first post here and here are my doodles of matt murdock (and the cat i made up for him which you can also see in the pfp)
every year I post this meme and every year people get more mad at me than they did the previous year
I think the bicycle helmet discourse really just reinforces the idea that people believe that accidents only happen to the stupid and careless, and that people who get hurt somehow deserve it. And since nobody wants to believe themselves to be stupid, or thinks they could be careless or distracted, it's not necessary to take precautions.
And then they take safety advice as an insult because telling someone to be safe is seen as an accusation of being stupid and irresponsible, and not just a value neutral acknowledgement of statistical inevitably. We see it with masks, and seatbelts, and now bicycle helmets because everyone wants to believe they're too clever to get hurt, and too lucky to get hurt badly, until suddenly you're not and you have to resign, in shame, to being one of the people you previously saw as annoying nags, assuming you're even still alive.
"Stop saying 15 year olds with weird interests are cringe, they're 15" this is true however you should also stop saying adults with weird interests are cringe because who gives a shit
To wit:
I want to share some wisdom from my high school art teacher.
In my AP Art class, there was a girl who was just starting to experiment with mixed media. At this point she was still playing around, trying to decide what direction she wanted to go with her portfolio. So one critique day, she brought in an abstract canvas with some rhinestone highlights and painted and real peacock feathers. She loved sparkles and peacock feathers so she thought she’d try introducing them a *little*. And after everyone had given some input, the teacher gave her his advice, VERY roughly paraphrased here:
“So here’s the thing… I do not like this style. These are just elements that do not speak to me personally, but I see that you like them, and you’re doing interesting things with them.
“My biggest critique is, I only merely *dislike* this piece. I want you to make me HATE it. Go crazy with the things that you like. Don’t hold back trying to make it palatable to people like me. Because I am NEVER going to like it. And if the audience does not like it, it should drive them crazy seeing how much YOU love it.”
Her portfolio was chock full of neon colors and glitter and rhinestones and splashes of peacock feathers and it was a delight. Our teacher despised every piece lol, but she got great marks and I think even won some awards. And more importantly, she was happy and proud of the results. Because she didn’t limit herself by trying to appeal to people who were never going to enjoy what she enjoyed.
Takeaway here: be as cringe as you want. Don’t limit yourself based on other ppl’s tastes. They’re not you, and you are incredible 💕
If you can't wash it off, paint over it, replace the item, or buff it out, turn a message of hate into one of love! I would never condone someone to do this discreetly and in mere seconds with a quickly concealed permanent marker, for example on a public bench or bus stop. Certainly not anything like whipping out a tat machine and adding to an unconscious white supremacist's existing tattoo. That would be illegal! :) And, dear followers, I would never encourage you to do something that's illegal. So, please only use this when someone has defaced your personal property to avoid breaking the law! Because that would be illegal, and following in the law is always in everyone's best interest. :) .... :) reblogs and even reposts definitely welcome
Small reminder for my Texas/southwest peope. Going to be expecially nasty next week. Stay hydrated, stay cool, keep an eye on your neighbors.
Popping this back up, since it’s getting hot here, and won’t get any cooler ‘til October. Stay hydrated, friends!
Still one of my favorites studies even though it's one of my very first paintings
We need everyone's help right now to protect the rainforest and Indigenous People
The Amazon Rainforest is under a massive threat. I know you've heard this a million times, but this is different. There is a piece of legislation that will decimate the rights of Indigenous people of Brazil, who have been protecting the rainforest. It's unfathomably bad. It has majority support. And they're voting tomorrow. As reported here, the Bill allows "the Brazilian government to find energy resources, set up military bases, develop strategic roads, and implement commercial agriculture on protected Indigenous tribal lands, without any prior discussion with the affected peoples."
The thing you can do—and I know this sounds overly simple—is sign this petition—and tell your friends to do the same: SIGN HERE.
As reported here, the Bill allows "the Brazilian government to find energy resources, set up military bases, develop strategic roads, and implement commercial agriculture on protected Indigenous tribal lands, without any prior discussion with the affected peoples."
Again, this bill has majority support. You may be wondering, why will a petition signed by people who don't live in Brazil make any difference? Because it will give those opposing it political air cover. It will show the world is with them.
But we need a LOT of signatures.
Please do this simple act and spread the word.
saw spiderverse twice today and pavitr prabhakar did you know that you are EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!
Daredevil & Echo #1 (2023)
written by Taboo & B. Earl art by Phil Noto
My matt murdock playlist has just been on repeat
Can we all just appreciate that Alex Hirsch, creator of Gravity Falls, was prank calling Republican voter fraud hotlines on November 6, 2020?
Ok i scrolled past the first post about this and so this is the second one I saw, but they both fail to mention HE CALLED IN USING CHARACTER VOICES
[first clip]
Woman: This is a hotline to report instances of voter fraud.
Alex Hirsch, in the voice of Soos Ramírez: Okay, yeah, I saw what I believe is a voter fraud situation?
Woman: Can you please describe it for me?
Hirsch: Um... so I saw a man, uh... he walked into this- this building. Uh, and he was wearing a black- he had a, a black hat, black mask, a striped... shirt and a, uh, red tie. And, um... I believe there were hamburgers in his bag? And he was saying "robble robble," as he was exiting the building? Like a burglar.
Woman: [unintelligible]
Hirsch: Y'know, I think- I think he's probably antifa. Can I speak to Rudy Giuliani?
[dial tone]
[second clip]
Alex Hirsch, in the voice of Stanley "Stan" Pines: Hi, I'd like to report an incident of voter fraud.
Woman: Uh, yes sir.
Hirsch: Yeah, so I, um- I committed some voter fraud. I'm very proud of it, and I'd like to tell Mr. Rudy Giuliani about it.
Woman, in a flat tone: Great. Um. Awesome.
Hirsch: My name is Stan Pines. P-I-N-E-E-S. You got that down?
Woman: ...Yes.
Hirsch: So, y'know, I- I went in there and, uh, I had a big ol' sack. And I just started, just takin' ballots out of the box. And I, y'know, I- I didn't even- I didn't even try to hide it. I waved to the crowd, I blew them kisses. And uh, y'know, I think I'm kind of a local hero and I'd, uh, I'd like Rudy to give me a medal or somethin'.
[dial tone]
Hirsch, corpsing: She hung up on me!
What if Matt was planning on proposing to Elektra the night they went to Sweeney's? Can you imagine Matt joking about their future as he pats his front pocket, making sure the ring is still there because to him it was never a joke? Matt keeping the ring all these years as a painful reminder of what could have been. Matt burying the ring with Elektra because it was always meant to be hers.
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When a body part falls asleep
-imaginarythoughts-
This is the best gif to depict that feeling