e·the·re·al

/əˈTHirēəl/

adjective extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world. 

If you play “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé at exactly 11:58:50 pm on New Year’s Eve, Beyoncé will say “World Stop” in 2017 and “Carry On” in 2018.

no offense but making your s/o laugh is literally the most gratifying thing in the fuckin universe

The fact that nobody is talking about Secret’s new commercials pisses me off

This makes me so happy ☺️

Yesssss😭 I damn near cried

I LOVE THIS OMFG

YOOOOOOOOOOO THATS AMAZING!!!!!

Can someone help me understand I wanna cry to ..I feel something went over my head

The woman in the bathroom is trans and is scared that if she comes out of the stall the women that walked in will insult or harass her. but when she comes out they compliment her on her dress instead. The add ends with saying “stress tested for women.” It means Secret is including trans women in their definition of women. 

I have reblogged this three times now, each one mentioning the fact that Secret not only included a trans woman, but that they /had the other women compliment her dress and treat her with respect/. I will reblog this every time I see it because it’s so important. More companies should involve trans people in their marketing - we do exist. Props to Secret for getting in on this movement. It makes me really happy to see more of the trans community represented in daily television.

Reblog the shit out of this

We need more positive things like this!

Okay but I did cry

white man: i’m fascinated with history espe– me: military history white man: actually yes a– me: world war two white man: uh yea– me: nazis

Someone: Are you taken? Me: Ya for granted

why do people say “don’t be a pussy” when talking about weakness more like “don’t be a man’s ego” because you know there isn’t nothing more fragile than that

uh 

because “pussy” is the shortened form of the word “pusillanimous”, which means “timid, cowardly”

and not the slang word for the female genital region?

literally no one else knows this. nobody. 

WHAT

Sensational.

Remarkable.

it’s a real word

you: pussy

me, an intellectual: pusillanimous

The ultimate list of musicals for new theatre fans

1. Hamilton A rap musical about Founding father Alexander Hamilton nuff said 2. Les Miserables A bunch of good looking French revolutionaries a escaped prisoner and a inspector that will emotionally destroy you 3. Next to Normal a rock musical about a dysfunctional Family with a mentally ill mother it will make you cry 4. The Phantom of the Opera A disfigured lonely genius falls for a Beautiful young opera chorus girl with deathly consequences you will cry 5. Little Shop of Horrors A Love story and a alien murderous plant that feeds on human blood is funny and horrible 6. Natasha, Pierre the great of 1812 A modernish take on War and Peace and it’s great 7. Dracula (West end) A very gothic musical about Dracula very true to the book (make sure you listen to the west end version) 8. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A gothic tale about a vengeful Barber with bloody, gore and cannibalistic outcomes 9. Dear Evan Hansen A teenager with severe social anxiety gets caught in a web of lies involving his crush and the death of her brother you might cry 10. The Hunchback of Notre dame A outcast unattractive nice guy gets abused by his guardian falls in love with a beautiful gypsy with tragic consequences 11. Into the woods All your favourite fairy tales mixed up with death 12. Aladdin If you’ve never watched the Disney film what are you doing with your life? 13. Evita The life and death of beloved first lady of Argentina Eva Perón you’ll probably cry tbh 14. Wicked what happened between the Witches in Oz before Dorothy arrived 15. In the Heights The life of a Latino small business owner in New York 16. Something Rotten if Shakespeare was a rockstar with EGGS 17. Jesus Christ Superstar A rock Musical about Jesus’s crucifixion and it’s amazing 18. My Fair Lady A sweet musical about a uneducated pretty young girl being educated and brought into high society 19. Singing in the rain A Handsome actor meets and falls in love with a talented young singer in the hollywood golden age 20. The Secret Garden a bittersweet story about learning to deal with and live life after loosing a loved one with a pretty garden involved 21. The Lion King Again if you’ve never watched the Disney movie what are you doing? It’s basically Hamlet with Lions 22. Pippin A young performer trying to find his place in the world 23. American Idiot yes it’s the greenday Album made into a musical and it’s great damn it 24. you’re a good man Charlie Brown The Peanuts characters in a sweet musical about what it means to grow up 25. A man of no importance Love life of a Irish theatre troupe director with Oscar Wilde 26. be More Chill A Scifi high school musical for nerds with Mountain Dew and super computer chips it’s amazing 27. Avenue Q Basically Sesame Street for adults it’s weird but great 28. The Rocky Horror picture show A crazy Alien Transexual scientist seduces a lost young couple with pleasure leading to pain 29. Newsies 19th Century Paperboys revolt with consequences people may cry 30. Heathers Imagine every teen high School story… now add murder, bombs and sarcasm Feel free to add more

How Did They Get That Shot?

xxx

Republicans love the unqualified.

Don’t confuse my kindness for weakness.

(cartoon by Stuart Carlson)

The Notion of “Looking” LGBTQ+

Statements like these reveal an issue which runs rampant concerning LGBTQ+ people – one that damages our community and harms individuals. There’s a notion in the LGBTQ+ community that there’s a certain, right way to be lesbian/gay/bi/trans/pan/ace/however-you-identify. There are boxes to check off, merit badges to earn, and societal expectations to fulfill. These expectations are heavily influenced by the stereotypes that have been embraced by many of the more vocal members of the LGBTQ+ community. To “act gay” is to be femme, fabulous, and promiscuous. To “act trans” is to take gender norms to the extreme. To accuse anyone of acting or not acting like their respective identity is harmful to both the individual and the community.

Setting standards for what it means to “act gay” enforces stereotypes, drawing harsh lines within the community. Suddenly, there are expectations that have to be fulfilled to be good enough for inclusion in the LGBTQ+ community. Within our community, it divides us into niches and cliques, making it impossible to truly come together for the good of all. These standards also heavily influence the way that cisgender and heterosexual people view LGBTQ+ individuals, resulting in falsified notions of what it means to LGBTQ+. These stereotypes make it easier to belittle and bully those who don’t conform, and they set unrealistic expectations for kids who are trying to figure out their own identities. Children are easily influenced by the world around them, and lies regarding how to be queer takes kids who don’t fulfill those stereotypes and shoves them into a box. Enough of this world is already telling kids who to be and how to act; it shouldn’t be coming from within our community as well.

“Toxic” is the best way to describe this mindset. The LGBTQ+ community is characterized by its amazing diversity. Very few groups can claim to have people from every walk of life, ethnicity, religion and background. We have this extreme privilege, and we shouldn’t squander it by stereotyping. Be cautious of ostracizing language moving forward, and call it out when you encounter usage. It turns people into caricatures and retracts from the amazing progress being made every day towards equality and acceptance. 

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Inclusion in FIRST

On May 20, 2017, STORM Robotics hosted its first annual FIRST Compass, an event where teams can give or watch presentations about different subjects in robotics. Representing LGBTQ+ of FIRST, Jaye and Sean presented this slide show to help teams in the MAR region and MAR itself learn how to be more inclusive to LGBTQ+ FIRST participants.

Since numerous teams seemed interested, LGBTQ+ of FIRST is sharing this presentation for all FIRSTers, especially those outside the MAR region and those who missed the event.

Every LGBTQ+ students deserves a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Sean 5113