Tumgik
#i also need more mexican-related content
tokruta · 11 months
Text
Fuck I have a problem.
I've been obsessed with Miguel for almost 3 weeks now and it's showing no signs of disappearing any time soon.
I haven't been able to focus much on my writing in any meaningful way because my brain is just so consumed with Miguel and Spiderverse in general.
But mostly Miguel.
I just. love him so much.
I can't stop thinking about him and watching edits and scrolling through twitter for art and posts. He's just so. everything. everything ever all at once. what more can i ask for in a character?
22 notes · View notes
❤️🤍💙 #RWRB #RWRBMovie #RedWhiteAndRoyalBlue
Casey being iconic-i just love Them so much!!
#CaseyMcQuiston
. https://twitter.com/ThisIsGSage23/status/1791335511728013403?s=19 .
"I just really wanted to explore both of those characters and I wanted to do it in a way that I hadn't really seen before, and also just like as a queer person I want to make queer art and that's what I'm drawn and that's what I'm interested in. So I kind of had these two different ideas, it was like one idea was that I would write a book about this rebellious first kid who's like figuring out that they're queer and what does that mean for their like political aspirations; and the other was about you know sort of a member of the royal family under all of this pressure to carry on this legacy and like what does that mean if they're gay. Um-And I'm just like kind of weighing these two different stories and deciding where I wanted to go and then I just kind of had this moment of like What If I didn't have to choose and it was the same story because they fall in love with each other? And-Um-You know in a classic bisexual fashion I was like I'm gonna have both, so I did!"
"It was really important to me that Alex was explicitly bisexual because like, you know, I really wanted the representation of like this bisexual character and then it was important to me that he was also Mexican like he is in the book and that he was played by a Mexican actor. (..) It was really important to me that, um, I didn't want any, I didn't want Alex or Henry, no matter how their stories were translated to the screen, I didn't want either of them to have any type of, um, like shame or resentment towards themselves for being queer, it was really important to me that the stakes of their lives and their like inner conflict was much more based on like the circumstances that they're in. It's like they don't hate themselves for being gay-or for being bi-they just wish that it was easier to be who they were in the world that they live in."
"..Taylor embodies that so beautifully. (..) I think he's just killer in that role. And Nick, I mean, if you like turned me upside down and shook me like he would fall out my brain as Henry (..) doesn't have blue eyes but they sure are sad eyes and that is exactly what they need to be."
"I see myself in Alex, tremendously, I'm very much in Alex, I relate to him so much, uh, truly, I think he's the most like me of all my characters."
"I very much would love screenwriting to become part of what I do, I'll say it that way."
youtube
+
Tumblr media
188 notes · View notes
themotherofhorses · 1 month
Text
Hi guys, it's Vic! Also known as:
Tumblr media
Round TWO at addressing the extreme racism in the CoD fandom!
So it’s both odd and funny that my Indigenous fem!OC has pissed off so many random people, especially with the fact that I created her to ship with Ghost.
(A fictional character that has NO canon love interest, FYI. Sorry to bust y'all's little bubble. Well, there's Mara and Urban Tracker....)
Anyways, I really don't care if this post sounds bitchy in nature. I really don't, not anymore. Some of y'all need a damn wakeup call. Several months ago, in December of 2023, I made a post (here) regarding the sudden influx of hate I began receiving following the posting of my OC, SilentDove Reyes. For around two weeks after that post, the hate died down, and I felt motivated to create more content involving Dove and Ghost.
Until the hate picked up again with every little thing I posted that related to my OC x Ghost.
However....this new hate incorporated the MMIW. A bold ass move, in my opinion.
If you are not aware, the MMIW stands for "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women." Alternate spellings include the MMIWG & MMIWGTS (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits). As of 2023, statistics indicate that Indigenous women face a 10x murder rate than any other race/ethnicity. I have made a previous post regarding the issue, seen here. The unfortunate truth is that young Indigenous girls are more likely to be SA'd and murdered than to attend college. Let that sink in for a moment.
Now, I am an Indigenous woman. That is no surprise there; I fashioned my OC to provide myself (and, by extension, others) with Native representation in a franchise I greatly enjoy. What IS surprising, however, is that me doing so has pissed off so many people. I'm very certain some of y'all must descend from Andrew Jackson, or John Wayne cause, christ on a bike driven by a pike.
Here is a screenshot of a hate anon I recently received:
Tumblr media
Listen, I don't care who you ship Ghost with. I really don't. I've blocked numerous shipping tags, remained mindful of the content I'm interacting with, and surrounded myself with fellow mutuals who also have personal OCs. It is really that easy.
What I do care about is the fact that some of you CANNOT separate fanon headcanons from canon material.
Exhibit A:
Tumblr media
So let’s clear some stuff up!
Soap x Ghost is NOT canon.
Ghost being queer is NOT canon.
And, most definitely, Ghost being a woman abuser who would harm/abuse/murder a woman (either physically, emotionally, psychologically) is NOT canon.
What IS canon is his and Soap's strong bond. In my eyes, that is a brotherly bond, reminding me of a big brother/little brother relationship; in my fanfiction, Soap is Ghost's children's uncle. In fact, his son (second-born child) is named after him.
You are, of course, free to view them as romantic; what you are not free to do is attack OC creators/non-shippers for not perceiving them like that.
That is just fucking weird and delusional behavior. Knock it off. You're giving your fellow normal shippers a bad name.
ALSO! Let’s clear things up!
Tumblr media
1. I’m not straight — I’m bisexual and demisexual.
2. I’m only half white (Spanish, with Mexican heritage). I’m QUITE LITERALLY an enrolled Native, so I guess the best way to describe me is “biracial.”
3. It’s y’all ruining the canon gay representation by shipping Laswell—a GAY woman—with Price, despite the fact that she canonically has a wife.
4. My OC does not have a “dumb fucking name.” Her name is an Indigenous name with a specific backstory to it; it’ll be explored further in future fanfics once I find the motivation to return to writing.
Anyways, I highly doubt this will be the last post I create regarding this problem; apparently, a nice chunk of the fandom has this intense animosity towards fem!OCs, fem!Y/Ns, and BIPOC!OC creators. Alright. With that being said, I invite anyone who has similar experiences to share yours, either in the reblogs or in separate posts.
As sometimes we say during pow wows:
“The floor is all yours.”
Thank you!
44 notes · View notes
mueritos · 3 months
Note
Hey! You made a post about trying to find autistic BIPOC people- my roommate is native and autistic, though it's not something he really says anything about on his blog, and he's had a p traditional upper-middle class upbrining: FennalFennec is his username. Not sure what you're looking for exactly but wanted to help if I could.
Also, if you have the energy to answer, could you explain your autistic experience compared to the white autistic experience? Or maybe point me to people who do? Im neurodivergent as well, but white af and am p ignorant on the differences for BIPOC people.
thank you for the recc of your friends blog! Im really looking to diversify the autistic content i do engage in because its been pretty monolithic for a while now. even if your friend doesn't talk about it much, i just would like to be aware that people like me exist.
i'm still pretty much self-suspecting and would like be self-dx, but ive been retaking the raads-r after seeing that study that came out that pretty much confirms its a good indicator of ASD. kept scoring above 140 (literally right in between the average of suspected ASD in cis men and cis women, its almost like im a Transgender or something).
Anyway, im still unpacking the differences in the experience besides the obvious racialization of skin color. I think a main thing that comes to mind for about the difference between my experience as someone who was raised in an immigrant Mexican household (and as someone who has white privilege but was never treated as "White" i.e european) and the usual white autistic experience can be summed up with the Right to Comfort. I was actually talking about this with my twin the other day. The tenants of white supremacy are something I go back to everyday because they really do hold true in every aspect of life--interpersonal, intrapersonal, systemically, etc. But one of the tenants is the Right to Comfort. I'll past examples here from this pdf:
the belief that those with power have a right to emotional and psychological comfort (another aspect of valuing “logic” over emotion)
I see this a lot in how White autistics are allowed to be as "disabled" or as "autistic" as they want. There is still ableism of course, but the amount of BIPOC autistic folks who are killed, assaulted, harassed, and bullied for appearing as "disabled" or as "autistic" as they are is quite high. Even BIPOC autistics with lower support needs aren't allowed to express those needs in the ways I see White autistics can. Obviously it's a privilege to unmask, too. I personally don't relate to White autistics in that way, and it brings me a lot of discomfort. I also wanna say I'm not upset at White autistics; everyone deserves to unmask if they want and everyone deserves to receive the support they need. What I am saying is I am deeply upset by White Supremacy and the way it creates access to being myself an incredibly racialized thing. Because racism effing blows man.
also if I am veering into saying something shitty in this pls feel free to correct me. everyday im learning more about myself with this and I am still self-suspecting, but at this point there is very little else that explains the way my brain thinks and why I require certain things to feel good. i appreciate you affirming my experiences <3
18 notes · View notes
Text
Operation Olive Branch: Help a Palestinian family
Call your reps to allow Gaza aid!
If you can't donate to Palestine, click here for ad revenue to go to them
Donate E-SIMS to Gaza! (Nomad, Mogo, Airalo).
TOURNAMENT OF LOKIS ROUND 4: Ending Dec 1st
Final Brackets:
Tumblr media
Tell your representatives to OPPOSE THE EARN IT ACT!!!! And KOSA!!!
Adopt an axolotl. This amphibian whose likeness has become popular for merchandise and art, is endemic to Lake Xochimilco. Funding for the preservation and rehabilitation of its habitat was cut by the Mexican government:
IF YOU CHOOSE TO FOLLOW ME:
This is my cringe blog. PLEASE make sure to turn off recommended and "In your orbit" settings. Do me and yourself a favor to avoid seeing my likes. That just gives me anxiety and you might see something you don't like that isn't explicitly warned in this blog.
Tumblr media
My Tags
IStartShit-If you want to avoid seeing me argue with people and being annoying, block this tag.
myth!Loki-Refers to the Loki from Norse Mythology
mcu!Loki-Refers to the Loki from the MCU (not the comics)
comics!Loki-Refers to the Loki from Marvel comics
I will use similar tags for other norse myth inspired figures (e.g. myth!Thor).
lokiInMedia-Refers to miscellaneous depictions of Loki
LokiBookClub-I review books based on Norse myths
FicRecs-Fic recommendations
hot takes-My possibly divisive views on Loki-related media and Loki-related media fandom
Disclaimers:
I will block you if you don't have any posts on your blog.
When I say I hate a trope, it doesn't mean I think it should be banned. I am against banning content. I am just very critical of it and personally hate it and/or avoid it. Criticism does not equal harassment or censorship.
I am not Norse pagan. I am an Atheist.
I try to keep the myths separate from Marvel properties, and other media by using the tags mentioned above.
I do not condone harassment based on fictional media.
My MCU OTP is Valki (Valkyrie/Loki). I am neutral/indifferent to pretty much other ship. I am bound to defend those ships if I see too much wank because I am a huge contrarian. I think the only Loki-related ship I dislike is Frostiron because I can't stand Tony Stark. I try and don't want to be moralistic about it though.
I hate purity culture, right-wingers, and "radfem" and TERF rhetoric. Thought crimes are not a thing. And there's nothing liberating about bio-essentialism.
Comic books for free:
There's also the Hoopla app, based on your local library.
22 notes · View notes
kota-corner · 25 days
Text
Hello! Welcome to my blog! This is my main account. I use It mainly for fandom related content and for things like lgbt rights, mental health awareness, disability acceptance, and body positivity. I also occasionally get deep/personal here, but usually, it's just me reblogging fanart or text posts related to current hyperfixations and special interests! I hope you find my blog to be warm and inviting! DMs are always open!
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
♡Important/Basic Information♡
-I go by the name Kota! 💫
-My pronouns are they/she!
-I'm 20 years old! 2️⃣0️⃣
-I am an open and proud Christian! 🙏✝️
-I am neurodivergent! Specifically, I'm Autistic, and have multiple mental health conditions. I post about these frequently and how they impact my day to day life. Please use tone tags when addressing me directly, as I struggle to read tone even in person, so over text is even harder for me! ♾️
-I am also in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa("Atypical" to be specific, but that label is problematic for a host of different reasons and is not used by many ED professionals, therefore I don't use the term either)! Please do not mention specific weights, diets, or caloric intakes to me! With all the love in my heart, I have to force myself to simply Not Care or else my ED brain kicks in and goes into competition/insecurity mode. 💜
-I am chronically ill/under the physical disability umbrella. Please be aware that my spoons run low at times, and I may need to take space from others for a few days to rest. ♿️
-I am genderqueer/non-binary, femme, demiromantic/nebularomantic/panromantic, alloflux/pansexual, and poly/ambi!!!
-In a QPR with @sp4c3ch33ri0 and @sunandmoonshow-unofficial as of 1.16.23! 🌸💚🎮💜💫🩵
-In the dating stage of a romantic relationship! 💜🍄
-I'm a full-time college student studying social work, a certified recovery support specialist, and I work part-time as a student worker in the behavioral health center! ❤️‍🩹
-I'm a comfort kin, specifically a synpath! I will post my kin board (link) when I finish making it here! I am okay with doubles! 🌌
-White/Latinx(Mexican descent), also Italian, Greek, and Canadian French! I just learned that being partially Mexican means I am partially Latinx, so I am a little new to some terminology, but I am also interested in learning about all kinds of cultures!
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
♡Interests/Fandoms♡
(Hyperfixations and SPINs have stars!)
-Fandoms: Pokémon☆, Super Mario Brothers, Animal Crossing, Ace Attorney, Telltale Games(ex. TWDG), Life is Strange, Lil Gaurdsman, Pizza Tower, Five Nights At Freddy's☆, Danganronpa, Warrior Cats☆, Divergent, Hunger Games, My Little Pony, Gravity Falls, The Owl House, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss, My Hero Academia☆, Demon Slayer, Assassination Classroom, Spy X Family, Disney, Sanrio, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, etc.
-Non-Fandom Interests: Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Christian Theology, Animal Care/Animal Science, Writing, Reading, Music, Roleplaying(usually fandom related rp), Hiking, Yoga/Meditation, Swimming, Drawing, Painting, Baking, etc
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
♡DNI/BYF♡
-Standard DNI applies(ex. Homophobic, transphobic, ableist, racist, sexist, "MAPs/NOMAPs")
-Additional hardblocks for proshippers and pro-ana/mia/thinspo blogs.
-I am a Christian and I don't hide that about myself, so I post about it sometimes, though I have my sideblog @christians-united-by-love now, so I post that stuff mainly on there. However, I completely understand that some may have religious trauma and don't want to see that content. I will tag my posts on *this* account with "tw: religion," but not on my Christian sideblog since the title itself is a trigger warning for those who wanna stay away from it. Do not come here to hate on Jesus, God, or Christians. Respect needs to go both ways.
-I don't identify as a member of any political party. I know my beliefs tend to align more democratically, but at the end of the day both parties are corrupt, and I refuse to be blindly loyal to either one of them. So please don't come at me with red vs. blue propaganda. I just care about integrity and doing what's right for others, and neither side does it effectively. I am simply a humble server of the lord, and a believer in the power of compassion towards all His children❤️🙏
-Please ask me before bringing up anything related to sexual violence of any form, eating disorders, su*c*de, animal mistreatment, and self-harm. If I say I'm not in a headspace to handle those topics, please respect that- all of these are related to either a C-PTSD trigger, my ED, or just generally hard topics for me.
-I am openly supportive of Palestine's liberation and freedom! This is an anti-zionism space- and I say that as a Christian who wears it on my sleeve!!!
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Thanks for being here! Remember that you are loved, wanted, and important!
-💫Kota💫
2 notes · View notes
sunny-clover · 11 months
Text
OH RIGHT MY ITERATION
Okay so these are just the concept info pages I made and these are not the final designs though, I’ve updated some designs A TON already
OKAY this iteration is called
TMNT 2032
and these pages are in order of when I made them so there’s no rhyme or reason.
Tumblr media
This is Cassius Casey (Kirby) Jones, he’s the first person I designed for the AU and his design does not look like this at all anymore. He’s got Japanese heritage from one side of the fam and Mexican on the other. No real reason except I wanna push my Spanglish onto him. Also he’s gay.
Tumblr media
This is April O’Neil, she’s the second person I designed but I never really thought her I through. She I guess has a possessed softball bat cause she’s a lesbian and the bat is a reference to Rise April. Her mother’s family is Indian and her dad’s is either Indian-American or African American. Like I said before, I haven’t thought her through much.
She handles the supplies for the Homatos and that’s really all I have, I should probly think her through more 😬
Tumblr media
This is Raph, originally he was going to be a snapping turtle but I decided he’s actually going to be biologically related to his brothers with the turtle DNA. I haven’t thought too much about him but he does have romantic feelings for Mona Lisa when he meets her but I still need his personality-
Tumblr media
Okay so here’s Mikey and he’s the one that I’ve HEAVILY changed—DRASTICALLY, if you will. I wasn’t even really in the right mindset to design him here so I am not at all proud of this design 😬
Yeah so he’s technically not the youngest I guess and also the drawing I did here was horrendous so uhhhhh let’s ignore this and we’ll have better content on him later.
Tumblr media
Here’s Kassandra Karai Jones, I had SO MUCH fun designing her. She’s a super badass lesbian Foot clan royalty soldier. Also she’s Casey’s twin hehehehe I love that so much. I can’t wait to write her arcs and stuff but I’ll have you know right now that the girl is a DISASTER around attractive women.
Tumblr media
This is Donnie!!!! He’s DEFINITELY up there with the Jones twins as one of the most fun characters to design, he’s so awesome I love drawing himmmm eeeeeeeeeeek!!!!
Okay so I made a mistake saying he has dual Bo-staffs, I just liked the way it looked with his design, but that’s incredibly impractical so that’s one of the first things I changed.
He’s the one character that I have his WHOLE personality fleshed out because I loved designing so much and he’s either a silly gay or a silly bisexual. I can’t tell you everything about him right now bc he’s still in the making and I wanna leave some room for content but he’s so much fun to draw and write!!!!
Tumblr media
This is Jennikka! Did I mention she’s in here? Hehehehehehhehehehehhe well now I did. i am not getting involved into the making of the turtles because I spent DAYS working on that but I love it so much but ANYWAYS she’s here and she’s sapphic.
Tumblr media
This is Venus!!! She’s so cuuteee eeeeeeek I love her she’s aroace and she’s also here. She has a deep connection with spritual energy and stuff much like Mikey from Rottmnt or I think the 2003 Venus as well? I haven’t gotten that far in the 2k3 show yet so I don’t know much abt her but I heard she has strong mystic connections or smth. I absolutely love her design and I hope you do too.
Tumblr media
LEEOOOOOO!!!! I really have to show you guys the concept doodles of him sometime cause I love it so much.
I don’t have too much on him atm cause I finally got his design down like 4 days ago or smth like that, but I’ve decided he can’t stand up straight for the life of him and Donnie always yells at him for it. He’s a bit like Rise Leo I guess but just more smooth and more serious on his training like every other Leo. I had him down as a tattle-tale at firs but then I decided nah. Oh also he’s the medic
——
Oh and I don’t think I mentioned but Donnie starts out as the leader cause he’s the oldest but eventually the title just moves liquidly through them until it lands on Leo. I had a little headcannon that I’ll never write down on paper but I keep up here that they be wingmen for each other when someone’s tryna impress a love interest they “hold” the leader title. See: Raph gets to be leader when they meet Mona Lisa.
——
I have a few other designs down but not on info sheets, just on doodle pages and I’m not ready to reveal how much time I waste on this lmfao.
I have Splinter, Mona, most other Mutants and almost Draxum’s concept designs on paper. I’ll post info on the creation some other time but maybe not. Maybe I’ll keep it to myself.
All I’ll say abt it for now is that the turtle’s creations were all at the fault of Splinter being an absolute disaster of a bisexual.
(I do accept asks on this iteration and I really do wanna answer questions abt it pls ask me questions)
Omg it’s 12:30 in the morning I needa sleep 💀
18 notes · View notes
uncloseted · 2 years
Note
Do you think Tim Burton someone that we shouldn't support? I was hyped seeing the Wednesday Addams trailer but when I looked into Burton I found he's said a few racist things in the past. Now I'm not sure if I can watch Wednesday in good conscious or not despite the fact I adore the Addams family
I think there's a real difference between someone who has "said a few racist things in the past" (or said things that we retroactively consider to be racist) and a person who is actively being racist. People fuck up. They're often ignorant and uninformed. Sometimes they say things that aren't perfect. I think we need to make space for "yikes, friendly reminder that this isn't a good look" without defaulting to, "that person is racist and cancelled, nobody interact with their content ever again."
From what I can tell, the accusations of racism seem to be mostly over Burton's lack of diversity in his films. Which is accurate, but... he casts the same four people in everything he makes (Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee and Michael Gough). There's literally a lack of diversity in his films at all, because there's a lack of diversity in the actual individual actors that he hires. So it's kind of unsurprising that his films lack diversity and that he doesn't have great insight on the subject of diversity at large.
Specifically, when people accuse Burton of racism, they point to a 2016 interview with Bustle, in which he said he said that,
"Nowadays, people are talking about [diversity] more. But things either call for things, or they don’t. I remember back when I was a child watching The Brady Bunch and they started to get all politically correct. Like, OK, let’s have an Asian child and a black. I used to get more offended by that than just... I grew up watching blaxploitation movies, right? And I said, that’s great. I didn’t go like, OK, there should be more white people in these movies."
Is that a great take? Of course not. Movies made by white people that only include white people aren't the same as movies made by Black people that only include Black people. The Brady Bunch was doing important work by diversifying their cast, even if their moves towards diversity felt shoehorned to white kids in Burbank in the 60s. But is it a cancelable offense that proves he's always been secretly racist and that if we watch his works, we'll be supporting racism? I don't think so. I think he's just, you know, a white guy who grew up in Burbank in the 60s who has cast the same four people in his movies since 1988.
It should also be noted that in the same Bustle article, they interview Samuel L. Jackson about Tim Burton's perceived lack of representation in his films, to which his only response was, "I had to go back in my head and go, how many black characters have been in Tim Burton movies? And I may have been the first, I don’t know, or the most prominent in that particular way, but it happens the way it happens. I don’t think it’s any fault of his or his method of storytelling, it’s just how it’s played out. Tim’s a really great guy."
Also, the new Addams family TV show is actually pretty diverse. It stars Jenna Ortega, who is Mexican and Puerto Rican, as well as Luis Guzmán, who is Puerto Rican. It also features Fred Armisen, who is Venezuelan-Korean. An attempt to rectify the lack of diversity in Burton's works is being made here. If anything, this is the work of Burton's that's the worst to boycott, because Netflix has a history of cancelling shows that are led by Hispanic and Latin actors.
On a bit of a side note, I also want to say that the more I have these conversations, the more I feel like our increasing cultural focus on whether the media we consume is "ethical" or not is a red herring that's distracting from more important issues. Is a racist comment Tim Burton made in 2016 really the biggest race related issue we're facing right now? Fuck no. But by focusing on that, people can pat themselves on the back for "fighting racism" without actually having to contend with the messy, complicated, nuanced discussions that are necessary to solve the more pressing issues at hand, and without actually having to meaningfully change their lives. Even if literally nobody watched this new Addams family show, Tim Burton would still have an estimated net worth of $100 million. Even if literally nobody watched the new Addams family show, Tim Burton still got paid to make it. So in this case, even if his comments were totally unforgivable, I think boycotting it has very little worth. If he gives you the ick now that you've read that he's said racist things in the past, it's your prerogative not to watch it. That's totally fine, and I get feeling that way. But that's a personal decision, not a political or ethical one.
12 notes · View notes
gwilin-stay-winnin · 10 months
Text
this is related to the last post i reblogged but here's the residents of ivarstead from my fic if they were flowers:
Gwilin // Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Tumblr media
Gwilin irradiates happiness, and what better shape to irradiate something could one possibly take than a sphere? The Nahuatl word for this flower literally means "twenty flowers", and what a fitting name that is, for this is actually an 'inflorescent' or 'composite' flower, made up of many tiny little flowers arranged on the base of a single sepal.
Fari // Touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica)
Tumblr media
Like Fari, the touch-me-not is bright, bold, and thorny, and it'll take over the world (and your backyard) if you let it. But it also has a soft side–this bad boy is one of the few plants that display nyctinastic movement, which just means that they respond very very quickly to touch! When disturbed, the touch-me-not's leaves fold and curl away for a few minutes and open up again when the coast is clear. Emotionally, that is 100% Fari.
Narfi // Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)
Tumblr media
This one is sort of an inside reference. One of the commenters on my fic mentioned that they headcanon Narfi as being a werewolf. Seemed fitting to choose a flower that likes to open at night :)
Wilhelm // Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
Tumblr media
Wilhelm is a simple guy with simple needs. He's hearty, helpful–and perhaps a tad old-fashioned for some folks' tastes. But he's sweet, like this flower's unmistakable perfume, and he doesn't put on airs, and he's got a good heart. Easygoing flower for the easygoing innkeeper. Fun fact: the principal component responsible for giving this flower it's lovely scent is called farnesene, which is the same chemical associated with the smell of green apples.
Lynly // Purslane (Portulaca spp.)
Tumblr media
This flower has hopes and dreams. It just looks it. At some point in her life, Lynly wanted nothing more than to perform at the Imperial City Opera House, but life took her down other paths, and she's content with what she's made of herself in Ivarstead, even if the occasional insecurity about her musical skills gnaws at her every now and then. She can thank her mean old lute instructor at the Bards' College for that.
Temba // Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra)
Tumblr media
There's more than meets the eye with the bougainvillea, and there's more than meets the eye with Temba. Though the wispy, papery blots of pink, white, orange, or yellow that can dot this South American plant's bush may seem like the petals of its flower, they are actually modified leaves. The true flower is tiny, and often plain white, and sits nestled among them. If Temba appears to be bitter and impatient and angry at times it's because, in truth, she often is. But that's only because she thinks she can't afford to be seen as anything but. Do most people get close enough to appreciate the tiny beauty of the bougainvillea's true flower? Do most folks ever ask themselves what lies beyond Temba's scratchy surface?
2 notes · View notes
bcacstuff · 2 years
Note
Bcacstuff as usual your responses are clear and concise. Those that cannot see that are whacked. I wonder if you can give me your opinion on this behaviour of S’s. The latergrams, the somewhat cryptic posts, the bizarre influencer type video in Vegas. IN YOUR OPINION, for those in the back, there is no way Bcacstuff knows any of this to be fact so back off. In your opinion, is this just him posting his trip or is this all a game? Is he trying to hide something or is he strategically doing this for some reason? Do the comments he posts along with them mean anything do you think? Just your thoughts. What’s your gut telling you? Innocent or well thought out game? Thanks!
Well, in my opinion 😛, I do think I see he realizes that his extreme shilling, constantly posting of his booze, has become too much and has turned people of from his posts, made them unfollow.
I've posted more then once about his IG statistics. Recently we saw his number of followers in the minus (losing followers) but over a longer time you can clearly see how the engagement rate decreased significantly. About a year ago, his highest rated posts (mostly posts containing close up images of himself, whether or not a photoshoot) easily gained 200k-250k+ and comments around 3k. Posts about his projects gained initially a good number, but the more he posts about the same project, it starts to loose attraction. (see f.i. posts about MiK last year or TFY, SAS RN). OL posts attract more when there is a new season, pictures of JC most. MPC is a more steady (but low) number of about +/- 30k
Compare those numbers to the current ones, with just now and then an occasional spike, you see it doesn't come near. And that's going on for a longer time now. If you look at f.i. the post with his photo from the Nobleman photoshoot (July , it has only 85k likes and 2.5k comments. Even his whisky post with his close up (July 27), only had 43k likes, and 1400 comments.
In other words he's well aware he needs to change something to stay relevant, keep his fans engaged in order to keep up his image of a well in demand actor. (which can also be one of the aspects to be considered for a role).
Lately he had not much other attractive content to post, just lots of the same he already promoted. Now, since he's in the US, he posted 5 posts in a row not related to any project or shilling his merch. He tries to up his numbers in various ways. Taking into account more trendy ways (tiktok and that sort of videos) and perhaps someone told him his shilling isn't helping. He only posted some in his stories, but a lot less than before.
The LV video was posted at the wrong time though, and I'm not sure if he mistakenly removed it, or there was a reason for it (the comments?). It was weird because when he reposted something went wrong and we saw it briefly 6 times). He lost the comments and likes along with that action. His cowboy post already upped the numbers, 117k likes, and 3.5 comments, his Mexican video though gained less. (is the tiktok style not working?). The post with the pictures from Mexico also didn't do that well. His last post is only one day old, though the 50k likes and 1.5k comments is still low (for a post with his closeup pic).
So yeah, sort of a long intro to explain where my opinion is based upon. But I simply think he's trying to stay relevant and keep his image up. IG (or sm in general) is of course not the only aspect in it, and I think there are more aspects to it that we do not have insides of. His comments do not mean that much to me, I don't think they're receipts in anyway. The game is more called, how to keep fans engaged and (new) people interested in me. Though he never plays games well thought out imo.
To add to it, it looks like he's gaining back some followers. Yesterday and today in the + (though this day isn't over yet). The days before he lost a good number so he's not back yet at where he was. The number fluctuates still though.
Tumblr media
12 notes · View notes
dirtbagprometheus · 2 years
Text
Introduction
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
“O God, I could be bound in a nutshell, and count myself a king of infinite space – were it not that I have bad dreams.”
— William Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2
Hello and welcome, you can call me O or Prometheus or really anything you fancy as long as it's respectful. There is quite a bit of information both above and under the cut for those interested in having a contextual understanding for the rest of the blog. For quick summarization:
About The Creator---
22 (June Gemini Gang 😼)
He/Him; They/Them [any masculine or neutral pronouns are fine]
Bisexual/Queer
Mexican American; Latiné (Mexicano Indígena)
INTJ; 1w2; Tritype: Technical Expert (135)
Main: @prometheuslovechild
If you know me from outside of the Tumblr ecosystem in any way whatsoever… no you don’t 👀 (message me though lmao)
Condensed Academic Background--- 
Doctoral Degree in Science and Technology Studies
Concurrent with Law Degree
Law Degree with an emphasis in Science and Society
Concurrent with Doctoral Degree
Dual Masters Degree in Folklore and Museum Studies
Current Research in Folklore Studies - Analyzing The Role of “The Witch” in Fairy Tales as A Catalyst Figure  Current Research in Museum Studies - Impacts of Advertising on Science Centers and Museums Thesis: Fairy Tales As A Method For Social Change
Masters Degree in Physics
Conducted Research in Theoretical Cosmology; String Theory and the String/M Landscape Thesis: Tying The Knot: Understanding the Theoretical Frameworks of String Theory to Create New Methods For A Grand Unified Theory
Undergraduate in Interdisciplinary University Scholarship
Primary Concentrations in Astrophysics, History (of Science; Historiography; Intellectual), Museum Studies, and Philosophy If you’re curious about my degree or university experience please ask me! There’s much more to it, but my primary concentrations tended to be the largest focus. I love talking about my academic undergraduate experience and academics in general! Conducted Research in Particle Cosmology Conducted Research in Magical and Scientific Beliefs During the Renaissance Period Thesis: The Thread That Ties; An Anthropology of Religion, Science, and Witchcraft
I do advising and mentoring for undergrads - dm's/asks are always open if you’re seeking advice on basically anything.
I am also human, which means I have struggled with my fair share of exams and classes before but I'm persistent to a fault and it's gotten me this far so hopefully I can help out when needed.
Tl;dr: A wannabe academic tries to start a studyblr.
Tumblr media
(Tag Navigation + more under the cut)
Tag Navigation---
#academiacore: Miscellaneous thoughts relating to academia, schooling, and the like.
#dirtbagprometheus: Original studyblr content.
#dirtbags spotify: Spotify playlists I've made and published thus far and general song recommendations and rants.
#journal: Excerpts from my journaling I feel the need to put out there.
#personalityprocastination: An over analysis of personality quizzes or traits as a way to feel productive while procrastinating my actual tasks. 
#prometheus vents: Rather self-explanatory, ramblings on whatever happens to come to mind.
#reblogs: Reblogged studyblr content.
#reminders: Advice and motivation.
#research: Ramblings on my research or reblogs of research I find interesting.
#writing: Excerpts from my different wips and writing content. 
Interests [which you can find more about on my main or other sideblogs]---
Aesthetics: I’m quite obsessed with the concept of aesthetics in the current age of social media and will probably write about it quite a bit. For those interested in aesthetics, my aesthetic has been called by those who know me, a mixture of chaotic/dark academia meets punk all tied in a western bolo tie. Do with that what you will. 
Fashion: I have always had an interest in fashion and garment construction, during the March 2020 quarantine, I started working on starting a brand as a way to stay busy. Here’s my fashion sideblog @houseofapotheosis. 
Films: A wide variety of films. I don’t use it too much but if we’re mutuals and you want my Letterboxd, ask!
Music: My music taste runs rather diverse, but I tend to fall into more alternative genres. My current most listened to spotify playlist is here.
Politics: I will bring up politics when I feel necessary because it is necessary. All are welcome here and discussions are always ready to be had as long as all parties are respectful and civil. This is not a space which supports conservative or alt-right beliefs. 
Philosophy:  Not much to say, but I’m always interested in doing philosophical deep dives and want to use my philosophy degree for something. 
Reading: reading is my lifeforce and will always bring up a reason to rant about books. Here’s my StoryGraph. 
Religion: I love talking about religion and spirituality and will probably discuss it at length when I want to. This is to say that people of all religions and spiritualities are welcome here and kindness, common sense, and civility are expected. If you are ever curious about my thoughts on religion or spirituality asks and messages are always open. 
Writing: Shuffling 20 or so wips around on various topics and writing styles. If you’re curious about my wips, ask me! Here are some of my current wips below
Book: The Thread That Ties; An Anthropology of Religion, Science, and Witchcraft (working on turning my thesis into a book!) Journal Article: Everything's Open, But Some Things Are More Open Than Others; The Fight For Open Access Information in Academic Circles  Poetry: Epithets; Finding The Divine in The Mundane
Purpose for blog creation ---
The short and simple, I started this blog as a way to rebuild myself after a strong bout of burnout. I’ve been hyper driven and ambitious since I was quite young and have always struggled with the workhorse mentality. I haven’t had a moment of rest probably ever and want to use this blog as a way to develop a healthy relationship with academics, career, and myself. Along the road I hope to share my experiences and help others that are going through similar things. 
Welcome to my academic labyrinth of a blog, enjoy your stay, don’t get lost, and I'll see you around the woods. 
- Prometheus
Last Updated: Wednesday June 7th, 2023
1 note · View note
kmartmithril · 4 months
Text
Excuse me while I make an “About me” post to pin to the ole blog
Hi! I’m Bex! I’m 29, Ace, and just here for a good time. I’ve been off and on tumblr since about 2012, having had multiple blogs in that time and this is the most current one. I enjoy a lot of different content/media and general don’t tag things unless it’s spoiler related. If you need me to tag something for whatever reason, I will happily do so!!!
This is my Twitter so there will be posts sprinkled throughout that’s me literally just throwing spaghetti at the wall. I also talk in the tags a lot because I don’t want to intrude on anyone’s actual post.
You can support me through my Ko-fi! There’s no real structure to it yet, but I will share my art there from time to time❤️
Here’s some random facts about me
- D&D, BG3, Dropout, Art, fashion, history, LOTR, Kpop, Zelda games, Animal Crossing, Star Wars, Star Trek, nature, historic costuming, theater, occasionally anime/manga, general fantasy and sci-fi, music & more will appear on this blog.
- Aspiring writer with a million and one ideas
- Dream job is voice acting
- my go to coffee order is an iced oat milk vanilla latte
- I have an 11 year old tabby cat named Annabel who is the love of my life and I will absolutely share pictures of her
- I love food! I love all kinds of food and love to cook. My favorites include Japanese, Korean, Italian and Mexican. I am always open to trying new things and learning how to cook various foods
- I’ve been singing since I was three and have taken voice lessons off and on, including a year of opera vocal training
- I draw and paint! I mostly do traditional mediums, with alcohol markers, acrylic paint and watercolors being some of my favorite mediums
- I have a degree in theater and worked at various theaters around the US. Some of my favorite plays I’ve ever worked on are Shakespeare ones
- the Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of my favorite pieces of media hands down. I have two different copies of the trilogy (both gifts from my mother) and reread them when I’m in a tough spot. I also own a replica of the sword Sting and want to get Andúril as well
- I have four tattoos
- I taught myself how to do the Perry the Platypus noise from Phineas in Ferb after seeing the show as a child
0 notes
realyoungdarius · 6 months
Text
I am going to wait until I am in contact with more people to release content like this. I don't just want one group to review it...
A couple of days ago, Jesse Watters, an anchor on Fox News Channel, tried to make the claim in favor of approving cultural appropriation. He was describing how males can wear dresses. But, a white kid can't wear a Native American headdress. In that case, I will point out that wearing a dress can often times be a situation where a person is making a claim about their identity. I will use the case of Eminem (at least, one part of the case of Eminem), that he made when choosing to wear a wave cap. My hypothesis is that he should not be doing this and it is cultural appropriation.
Why would he do this? Eminem has different ways to relate with cultures! Eminem grew up in a broken home and grew up impoverished. He might be doing something because of the people he was surrounded by? But, can I reject that hypothesis that he isn't being the best of himself? He could find more appropriate ways to express relating with people? He doesn't need a wave cap! A wave cap is needed, from what I try to understand, is used to help protect hair and scalp from environmental factors that can cause damage or breakage?
I find that many people want to make arguments on other sides of this issue when regarding things like black face; like there is a double standard. What about when black people wear white face? It is mainly just because of the struggles that many face because of bad apples in society! Even Eminem isn't black. Being black, no matter when it comes to what geographical area or demographic, involves having your own unique vantage point. And, of course, everyone has their own unique vantage point!
There will always be bad apples! It would be inappropriate to use racial slurs to point this out; when describing an group of people (of course, people aren't monolithic, either)! If you want to joke with your friends, though, you can do that without committing microaggressions. For instance, a friend of mine and I could joke around about our hair! But, we will always know that we are both beautiful people.
Consider this: I have appropriated culture before! I was a kid then! I shouldn’t condone it, though? The one-drop rule is still applicable? I’m not out there dressing like a Mexican these days! I’m not wearing black face? Why would I want to? I could find ways to relate with cultures without appropriating them? That is this issue/problem at hand!
It is also important to help people to pick themselves up by the bootstraps! Inspire entrepreneurship in communities that need it! Senator Tim Scott is an example of how society has been changing over the last couple of decades especially! Anyone can pick themselves up by the bootstraps, right?
Let us circle back to the part about Eminem and appropriation. I do acknowledge, that Eminem has a lot of ways he can relate to people who grew up impoverished communities and grew up in a broken home. This doesn't mean that he should be appropriating different cultures! I can also consider the one-drop rule as an argument for why someone would be justified to do what they do.
Hope I can help people to understand these issues/problems better! Was I cogent enough? Did I hit the nail on the head? Respond back to comment on these issues and/or problems.
0 notes
looye29 · 1 year
Text
Weight reduction, becoming trim and fit, boosting self-confidence, ability to mingle in groups without having to be conscious about obesity… are among the main concerns of most people all over the world nowadays. This is more so among women who gain weight due to various reasons. However hard you might have tried; it is not as easy as you think. You may have gotten into various dieting programs, exercises, diets, and supplements, but unless you know the root cause of the problem, you would have realized that it is almost impossible to achieve the goal. Women above the age of 30 commonly develop problems of hormone imbalance, irregular periods, due to stress, and unhealthy eating. Obesity can result in associated problems such as yeast infections, cold hands and feet, lack of sleep, and a bloated feeling. Once you reach your 30s, the body undergoes lots of changes such as a decrease in estrogen levels and an increase in cortisol levels leading to weight gain. It is here that the ‘Over 30 Hormone’ can play a huge role in checking your weight and balancing your hormone levels. It is acclaimed to be one of those dietary supplements that maintain your hormones, and it is said to be not just a by-product. Debbie Anderson came out with the supplement to solve all these problems after herself working hard to reduce weight. What is Over 30 Hormone The product comes to your rescue by stabilizing your hormone levels and boosting metabolism. The supplement is easily absorbed into your body, and you can see the effect within a short time. It energizes the whole system and controls hormones such as insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and leptin. The formula comes with all the natural ingredients that are known for their control over hormonal activity in women. You just need to take one pill with warm water every night before you retire to sleep. Primary Ingredients and their Benefits The ingredients of the product are fully natural and carefully blended to provide hormonal support. Some of them are: Licorice - this is also known as Sweet Root, known to improve the immune system and bring gastrointestinal issues under control. Chaseberry - this main ingredient of the supplement; it balances prolactin levels, thereby stabilizing menstrual cycles Black Cohosh - this ingredient has been used for many years in solving female health issues such as PMS, PCOS, and hormonal fluctuations. Dong Quai - This is an antispasmodic and analgesic ingredient that can relieve you of all pains and symptoms related to PMS Red Clover - this contains plenty of phytoestrogens and controls estrogen levels and deficiency. Red Raspberry - these are used in most health supplements as they bring relief in problems such as vitamin deficiency, high blood pressure, and other issues related to an imbalance in hormonal levels. Soy Isoflavones - this helps in boosting estrogen levels Sage - this is used to ease hot flushes, night sweats, and any other symptoms that indicate hormonal imbalance Mexican Yam - this is often used as a replacement for estrogen in naturopathic medicines How it Works Herbal ingredients are perfectly blended in the Over 30 Hormone pill to regulate female hormone levels, and improve bodily functions. It burns the fat that gets accumulated in the waist, arms, and thighs. The supplement also regulates calories from foods, puts them to proper use, and converts them into energy rapidly. Unexplained hunger is controlled by regulating leptin as has been widely seen when this product is used as per the instructions. Over 30 Hormone supplement is said to be 100% safe for consumption as it contains only natural ingredients, and so you can use it without worrying about any side effects. It does not contain any GMOs, artificial fillers, or antibiotics. The formula targets the fat that you find difficult to lose. When your insulin resistance is addressed, you feel content with what you are eating and will not indulge in overeating.
All nutrients in the food are converted into energy as should be the case naturally. How to Use You must be regular in consuming the supplement to get results. You should also continue with your regular exercise program and diet plan to get the desired results soon. It is easy to consume with water and no technical procedure involved. It can easily be a part of your lifestyle. Since it is fully made of natural ingredients, it works on boosting your hormonal functions and immunity naturally. The value pack of this product comes with 2 free bonuses: 21-day quick start guide 60-second hormone reset flow, breathing techniques, and a guide with yoga to balance your body Pros It is a fully natural product and safe to use by anybody at any age Women of all ages can use to achieve their weight loss goals It is a scientifically proven method to boost your metabolism Within a few weeks, you will see noticeable weight loss No side effects associated with this product Improved metabolic rate assured Helps in regenerating cells, tissues, and control food craving and binge eating 100% money-back guarantee after 60 days if not found effective on you Cons Only available online. No offline options The product is not for you if you are looking for a quick-fix solution It may lead to product-dependency This product is not for men; it's only for women over the age of 30 who really want to fix their hormone imbalance issues Final verdict The formula improves the production of hormones such as leptin, insulin, and estrogen with the help of the natural ingredients it is made of. The product, associated with your diet plan and exercise, gives you good results within a short time. Improved metabolism and functioning of the thyroid gland trigger fat burning, and you start noticing weight loss and feel more energetic all through the day. The 7-second ritual each night gives you overall improved health. Having been manufactured in an FDA and Good Manufacturing Practice certified facilities in the USA, the product is sugar-free and comes to you with non-GMO ingredients. With practically no side effects reported by users, it is highly advisable to go for a reliable product like Over 30 Hormone. Your money is safe because of the money-back guarantee. Even elderly women are said to have benefited from the product when they had lost all their hopes of losing weight. The supplement works like a magical charm, you will certainly not regret giving it a try to get back your slim and trim figure. Going by the contents and the customer reviews, I would certainly like you to try this product – I rank it 5 stars!
0 notes
hobicuanofficial · 2 years
Text
Checo Pérez believes Alonso is going to "raise a lot" Aston Martin
Tumblr media
During the Brazilian Grand Prix and before the race and the trouble with Max Verstappen for not following Red Bull's orders, Sergio Checo Pérez gave an interview to DAZN in which he talked about everything in 2022: his season, his best moment or his future and that of other members of F1, such as Fernando Alonso or Carlos Sainz.
The Mexican summed up his campaign, with a bittersweet taste. "We were very competitive, especially at the start of the season, but I had a period of a couple of races where I lost my way to the championship. I think we learned a lot from those moments, that will make us stronger for the future, because we It's important to be able to have that consistency throughout the year to be in contention for the championship, at the end of the day you need both drivers to be constantly adding to win the constructors' championship, so it's been something very special for the whole team. the year we've had has been incredible and now I hope we can finish it with one and two in the championship", he explained.
When questioned about his best moment, he does not even doubt it and it is what Verstappen considers the beginning of his anger with him. "For me, winning in Monaco was very special, because winning there is pure sports history, it is a very special moment in my career," he confesses.
The Aztec believes that his teammate left him in evidence… and the entire grid due to his great performance.
Pérez was in Force India, the predecessor of Aston Martin and is still related to part of the 'staff'. That is why he is more than authorized to assess the arrival of Alonso to the Silverstone team. "I think Fernando is going to lift the team up a lot. All I hear is that it's going to be a very competitive year for Aston Martin. So it would be very good for the sport and for everyone to have Fernando fighting up front, fighting with Carlos (Sainz ), with us (Red Bull)", he asserts.
The one from Guadalajara also values ​​the course taken by the Madrid driver from Ferrari. "He's had a difficult season at times, but he's done a great job," he concludes. Hobicuan
0 notes
softbadass · 2 years
Text
Tumblr media
This right here.
As a mexican woman, I love to see movies with latino characters, and I adore to finally see latin america as the setting of mainstream movies in a positive light without all of these harmful stereotypes about us and our countries.
However, why do latinos only matter when they're represented by the United States? Why is it only worthy to be watched and made popular if it's made by north americans? Why does it need to be americanized to be taken in consideration?
Media made by latinos EXIST. Many people like to say there isn't, but as OP said in the thread, what they mean is that there's a lack of latino media in first world countries. If you search, you will find.
We make our own movies, shows, animation, books, music... It might not be internationally popular, but that's because like all other non-american media, it's incredibly overlooked.
Everything american is put above like if it's more deserving and worthy of attention just because it's from the USA. Just look how many american remakes of non-american media get so popular.
Remember about how much Villainous (a mexican CN cartoon) struggled for years to be green-lit as a full series? Why do you think it is? Because it's made in latin america, by latinos.
As Bong Joon Ho said “Once you overcome the 1 inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to such amazing films"
Quoting OP's thread:
“Even with the economic problems, a lot of great art exists here, and new art is created constantly. Our region should be more on the center of anything related to our media.”
If you want to support latin american animation made by latinos, I highly recommend Villainous (Villanos) and Frankelda's Book of Spooks (Los Sustos Ocultos de Frankelda) both in HBO Max. There's also so many content made by latinos than you can look for. We live in an era of globalization and internet, so if you want to support latino art, it might be a Google search away.
Also, there's this thread on twitter that shares more latin american animation if you want to check it out.
2K notes · View notes