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Guys, is it pro cop if the whole movie is a metaphor on the police state and why its bad and how it's all based on propaganda and lies and how overreactions on the part of the cops, in the name of "security", causes real damage? Is it pro cop to have the protagonists realize that they have been brainwashed with copaganda for years and their key character growth consists of unlearning and rejecting that propaganda? Please tell me I am not trippin'

Happy 10th Anniversary RWBY. Have the immortalised moment that I sold my soul:

sketchy comic because diakko are soulmates and u can't convince me otherwise

bonus:

i don't see enough appreciation for closeted lesbians. i'm thinking of lesbians who can't dress they way the want, or style their hair how they wish. i'm thinking about the lesbians who entertain coversations about relationships with men, or dodge questions about their dating life from family members. i'm thinking about the lesbians who have to keep their relationships secret. i'm thinking about lesbians who don't really understand lesbian terminology and have no one to ask. i'm thinking about the lesbians who are just coming to understand their sexuality and are scared, confused, and worried. i'm thinking about the lesbians who can't consume lgbt media and have very little positive representation, if any. i'm thinking about the lesbians who have never met anyone else like them before. i'm thinking about trans lesbians who are consistently misgendered. i'm thinking about the lesbians who are only out to a close circle of friends. i'm thinking of lesbians who are closeted because they're dependent on others for housing, food, medication, clothing, etc.

to ALL closeted lesbians, i see you and i hold a very special place for you in my heart. protecting your safety does not make you any less valid as a lesbian. your safety and your survival always come first.

TREE LAW TREE LAW TREE LAW

what's going on people?

general depression

hate the military

So does general depression. Why do you think he's so morose

if he hated it he'd kill his commander-in-chief

Unfortunately the commander-in-chief, five-star General Paranoia, is always alert for any threat to his person

orbital strike is always unlikely but never impossible

He's got that exact quote as a wall poster with a kitten on it

well.... fuck....

gentrification is an endemic issue plaguing this wet cite

gentrification

is an endemic issue

plaguing this wet cite

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

motivational poster for general paranoia’s wall

proposing on accident just sounds like something PB would do

I’ve been trying to find this gifset because this is relevant now more than ever.

holy crap Adventure Time

when @quiddie said Suvi is caught it reminded me of something a clever little fox once said...

everyone go listen to @worldsbeyondpod

Okay, I just watched "Nimona" on Netflix and I cannot BELIEVE the Tolkien fandom hasn't pounced on it yet! It's LITTERED with references!

The obvious one is this line:

But it gets better! This little girl's name is Gloreth. Gloreth! She's the leader of her people and a (supposed) monster-slayer! It's like if Glorfindel and Haleth had a baby together!

Beyond that, the majority of the movie takes place here

A white-walled city surrounded by mountains... and they can't leave because there's monsters out there... Doesn't that sound familiar?

There's also a lot of Gondolin-esque imagery sprinkled throughout. (Ignore the pink whale)

Also, the blond guy's name is Ambrosius Goldenloin which, if I'm being honest, is still not as bad as Teleporno. And if there's a dramatic ray of sunlight, this man WILL stand in it! I would bet my right arm (which one of the characters lost because it's not Tolkien without missing limbs) that Glorfindel does the same.

Long story short, if you like tolkien references, queer romance, urban fantasy, or goofy movies, you should watch Nimona.

dost thou want to live

i’ve seen a lot of posts talking about nimona’s queer messages which is great! but ive not seen as many posts talking analyzing how both ballister and ambrosius were changed to be asian, which is a shame because i genuinely think its one of the most important parts of the film! a huge part of it is a deconstruction of the model minority myth and respectability politics, both of which are big issues in the asian american community. both of them represent each side of the spectrum, with ambrosius expected to be superhuman with very little support and ballister being seen as less than human, no matter how hard he tries- a monster.

ambrosius (who is now east asian, like his voice actor eugene lee yang, who is korean with chinese and japanese ancestry), despite being in a seemingly powerful position as head of the knights and a descendant of gloreth, he isn’t really given the kind of support that this position needs- he’s constantly undermined and belittled by todd, the face of the other knights, and when asked about his emotional state by the director, represses his emotions rather than talk to her about his true feelings. this is very similar to how asian american students in schools aren’t given the support they need academically by teachers and administration, as the model minority myth leads to them being perceived as more intelligent and competent than their fellow students and therefore not needing support. he’s also held to a higher standard than any of the other knights, being immediately placed into a position of power despite just being knighted, again a reflection of the model minority myth, since asian americans are held to higher standards unfairly. despite being technically better off than ballister, he has no support, no friends, no way to seek help for his problems, and, just like ballister, is immediately thrown away the moment the director thinks he’s served his use.

ballister is now pakistani, like his voice actor riz ahmed (no, not like pedro pascal. where did this come from lol), and i’d go as far as to say that he is also, if not explicitly muslim, heavily muslim coded as well. he’s framed as a terrorist by the white, christian institution, and from then on, it doesn’t matter how good he tries to be- everyone else sees him as a monster. he’s also from a lower socioeconomic class than ambrosius and the rest of the knights- while this is initially used to frame him as a success story, after he’s framed, it’s used to cast suspicion on him. almost immediately he’s othered, with posters casting him as a foreign invader sent to destabilize the city, much in the same way that muslim immigrants are seen in real life. even when he tries to be peaceful and good, it’s always twisted so that he’s the monster of the story. while ambrosius is held to too high of a standard, ballister will never be enough for the institution to accept.

which is why both of their arcs culminate in them breaking out of the system, learning to accept what they’d been taught was monstrous, and leaving behind respectability. it’s a genuinely great commentary, and i can definitely see why riz ahmed and eugene lee yang were chosen for this, as they’ve both done activist work for their communities.

Greg Abbot is a fucking monster and I hope he suffers just a tenth of the pain he has inflicted on human beings who are just looking for a better life. Fuck Greg Abbot and everyone who supports him.

This is how the dominance of older white voters ends ... per https://digbysblog.net/2023/07/19/a-cool-balm-in-this-hot-summer/

Jason Aldean has a small man insecurity. He is trying to exploit small town insecurities from his mansion and security detail. #PlasticCowboy

Can't imagine surviving a mass shooting where guns killed 60 innocent people and wounded 400 more, and you think guns are the way to resolve issues. Fcuking 🤡

Jason Aldean is super insecure about his dick.

This is deliberate. Greg Abbot killed these people.

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Because I know this website’s ability to read between the lines is ass, this is directed at people HIRED, PAID or SPONSORED (with money or other perks) to cosplay for promotion of struck properties and studios, whether that be at physical events or online (insta, tiktok etc). This isn’t about you and your buddies cosplaying for fun at the local convention, so don't go attacking random cosplayers not actually involved in content creation or promotion for these cretins.

I haven't seen it yet. I'm hoping to take Ash next week.