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You wouldn't like me when I'm irked

@inexplicabletrousers / inexplicabletrousers.tumblr.com

Hi, I'm Ruth. I'm a Christian, a trainee teacher and also i love Bruce Banner - comics and MCU (but I'm not caught up with current continuity so I can't help anyone understand secret wars sorry) The whole trainee teacher thing means I'm not around much right now, but feel free to check out all my previous stuff if you're looking for a whole bunch of science bros, Banner-based art/meta/screencaps/jokes/weeping. It's all here! I'll be around sporadically
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Surprise!

I still exist. I was away for months - sorry guys. Also probably going to only be vaguely around for a while yet. Teaching is busy. Who knew. I planned for 8 hours straight on Saturday and also all Sunday afternoon after church and still have a bunch of work to get done after school tonight. So that’s my life. Basically I’m not allowed to have interests or friends this year which is fine, but also means I won’t be around a lot. I just realised I’d vanished without saying anything to anyone so sorry about that y’alls. 

Watch this space if you want to see very little. Otherwise, bubye for now but I’ll probable be around more at holiday times :)

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My sisters and cousins wanted to help me write a story about Bruce, so here you go:

Bruce is in his lab looking at his blood. He was having a very hard time trying to get rid of the Hulk, so he tried to mix his blood with frog DNA and whatever else goes into making the Andomedeus Rex, because that sounded like a good idea to him. As he pondered the blood, Clint Barton was sitting in the rafters as he always did.

Clint realized what catastrophe could await. Because this was MCU Clint Barton, he doesn’t say anything. Instead, he shot an arrow at the blood! Which was kind of dumb. As he did so a shard of glass cut Bruce in the hand and Bruce…changed!

He changed into…a dinosaur Hulk!

Clint was scared and ran out of the lab while doing cool flips and stuff. He runs and is running so fast that he runs straight into Tony Stark and knocks him over. As he realizes what he did he says, “Tony, there is a dinosaur Hulk in there! A Hulkasaurus Rex!”

Tony gives him a quizzical look, but then runs, too. He pushes a big red button that says IN CASE OF HULK DINOSAUR PUSH BUTTON. This locks down the lab so that the Hulk Dinosaur cannot get out.

They wait for a while and it’s really boring so I won’t tell you about it.

He doesn’t change back into Bruce, so they call Raptor Lord (who sometimes is called Starlord). He says he’ll be there in a half a lightyear.

While they are waiting more, the raptor Hulk is quite smart and thinks his way out of the lab. He tricks Tony and Clint through a series of improbable events which are surely too difficult to describe here. The Hulk Dinosaur runs to the store because he is embarrassed by his lack of clothes.

He’s insecure about being a naked dinosaur Hulk.

He runs inside all the clothes stores and grabs all the clothes he can. He is even more insecure because there are no clothes big enough to fit him. So, he takes all the clothes and sews them together with his raptor claws. He makes a shirt, shorts, a hat, and shoes. He puts all of it on but doesn’t like the hat so he takes it off.

Meanwhile, Raptor Lord finally makes it to Earth. He jumps from his starship and runs as quick as he can! He accidentally gets hit by the hat which Dinosaur Hulk throws. So, he gets knocked down but gets back up. He starts to run quicker and follows all the clothes. Dinosaur Hulk has left a trail of necklaces and earrings, too.

He runs into Tony and Clint, who are all like, “Oh no, what are you going to do?

Raptor lord says, “It’s all about mutual respect.” He goes up to Hulk and says, “Those are some nice clothes you have there.”

Dinosaur Hulk feels so good about himself that he is no longer insecure. He turns back into Bruce and Bruce crawls out of a huge pile of clothes. He needs new clothes, and says Raptor Lord is his hero.

Everyone is relieved that Bruce is no longer the Dinosaur Hulk, but worried that he will turn into Dinosaur Hulk next time. So they take him to therapy because they should have done that in the first place. Then Raptor Lord and Bruce get married and it is very cute.

The End.

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hey there LGBTQ kids who are also Christian/Jewish! If you feel like you’re disobeying God, questioning your faith, or feel wrong and dirty for loving who you love, there’s this fantastic site I found today called hoperemains that accurately and thoroughly combs through scripture and its (many) mistranslations, validates your orientation, and basically let’s you know that you’re not pissing off God. It’s insanely thorough and after reading through every page on the entire site it’s super helpful. Go check it out!

No no no! Jewish LGBTQ kinderlach! Go to Keshet

hoperemains is completely from a Christian perspective, and not pluralistic or interfaith at all.

If you reblogged the first post from me please reblog this amendment so the Jewish peeps can access this resource too! 

Trans Jewish kids, you can go to TransTorah as well!

Muslim LGBTQ kids, you can go to iamnotharaam! It’s run by a mod squad of different genders and orientations, and they take submissions from everybody!

–BB

MAY ANYONE WHO REBLOGS THIS BE ELEVATED TO THE EQUIVALENT OF SAINTHOOD IN THEIR RELIGION BLESS ALL OF YOU OH MY GOD.

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I wish tumblr actually gave a shit about Greece right now. Everyone’s happy to reblog posts of pictures of Santorini and the Greek islands and to read books based of Greek mythology and quote Greek philosophers and live in countries built on the ideas and inventions that GREEKS CREATED but I am yet to see one post about the Greek crisis and it just seems like no one cares what’s going on. People do not have any money whatsoever, all banks are closed and accounts are frozen. ATMs are only giving 60 euro a day to people and they are soon going to run out of money. Unemployment is at 28% if I’m correct. 272.7% increase in depression. People are committing suicide because of the living standards. There has been electricity and hot water cuts in parts of Greece. Pensioners can’t get their pensions. The Greek PEOPLE are being blamed because apparently they are ‘too lazy’ but no ones blaming anyone else when it’s not the people of Greece’s fault. they’re being bullied and pressured by more powerful countries, the eu and imf to vote yes on the referendum meaning higher taxes and spending cuts putting the people of greece in even more poverty. not to mention that Greece already has a corrupt government to deal with. And no one seems to care that whatever the outcome is with Greece effects other countries such as Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy who are also in a very fragile state. I have family in Greece right now and my yiayia (grandmother) has informed us that she is currently living off her last 20 euros because she’s on the island Lesvos in a village and can’t access any of her money in her bank accounts. It’s disgusting that people are making jokes of this situation when the people of Greece are suffering as much as they are, and I don’t think they realize what an effect Greece collapsing will have on them and the rest of the world! All I’m asking is for the people of tumblr to open their eyes to a major issue in the world right now because even if it’s not effecting you directly, it’s effecting millions of people. Greece needs help and even if it can get something as little as more recognition and acknowledgment of how bad the problem is, maybe just maybe things can get better

There’s a bailout fund for greek people here: https://www.indiegogo.com/greek-bailout-fund.html. If you can afford it, please donate. So far €1,713,912 has been raised.  “If it fails, you get your money back. If it works, you’re a part of history.” - Marina Diamandis

The page says that if everyone in the EU gave 3 euros, it would pay for the bailout. I am Canadian, so 4 euros is about 5 dollars and 80 cents for me. There could be serious repercussions if we cannot help Greece, but beyond that this is about helping the people of Greece return to their normal lives and reestablish their country.Those who have the privelege to donate truly should consider doing so. This will literally cost you less than chicken nuggets.

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A lot of people for various reasons get stressed at jokes and humor they don’t understand, and since there’s a big taboo against explaining the jokes this compounds that stress. Someone set up explainingthejoke.tumblr.com for that reason. So far all their explanations have been straightforward and valid. Neither this post not that blog are jokes or attempts to trick people. Hope this helps some people.

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Fireworks Tips

In the US, the Fourth of July is approaching, and in a few months, the UK will celebrate Guy Fawkes Day. These holidays are often celebrated with many fireworks. Here are some tips for keeping a fearful dog safe during such times.

DO NOT:

  • leave your dog outside - many dogs are lost each year when terror from the sound of fireworks drives them to escape their yard. Even if your dog has never gotten out before, do not assume they will stay in their yard! Keep them secure! Many humane societies report that July 4th is their busiest day of the year, with many panicked, escaped dogs picked up and brought in as strays.
  • use acepromazine (aka “ace,” “ACP,” “promace”) or chlorpromazine (aka “Thorazine”) to medicate your dog for fear of fireworks - acepromazine and chlorpromazine do not affect your dog’s mood or emotional reactions to the fireworks; they only make them unable to respond physically to their fear (source). This means your dog is still terrified! They may be even more scared than they would otherwise be, as they aren’t able to communicate or move normally. If your vet recommends these, ask about other options and do your research! (acepromazine and chlorpromazine may have uses in other areas, but are considered by many vets and dog trainers to be inappropriate for fearful dogs.)
  • punish your dog for being scared - punishing or “correcting” a dog for showing fear is not going to work. It only suppresses expression of fear, which is very dangerous - a dog who thinks that subtler communications aren’t safe will escalate to more obvious communications, including biting.
  • corner a fearful dog - if your dog is terrified and cowering in a corner, do not trap them there with your body. A scared dog may bite even their best friend. Sit a couple yards away, talk soothingly, and allow them to approach you if they want comfort. If they growl at you, move away calmly.

DO:

  • supervise your dog - keeping an eye on your pup is the best way to know they are safe.
  • keep ID tags on your dog - while microchips are a great help, if your phone number is easily available on your dog’s collar, it will be easier for people to get in contact with you should your dog escape. If you worry about strangulation from a collar getting caught on something, break-away collars are an option. 
  • talk to your vet about anti-anxiety meds if your dog has shown strong fear of loud noises before - some medications can really help noise-sensitive dogs cope with the cacophony of fireworks celebrations. Your vet can help you determine if your dog would benefit from medication.
  • comfort your dog - while making a big fuss and acting scared yourself can cause a nervous dog to feel more scared, a massage, cuddle, or special treats will not “reward the fear.” It isn’t possible to use rewards and good things to make scary things scarier. That’s just science - specifically, Pavlovian conditioning. Pairing a scary thing with a reward can actually turn a fearful dog into a confident one!
  • look into alternative help - things like Adaptil (comforting pheromones), ThunderShirts (special vests), and TTouch (organized massage) may help a scared dog feel more relaxed.

If your dog is showing some signs of fear, do some quick counter-conditioning to help them feel confident. Each time you hear fireworks, do something the dog enjoys - play tug, or throw a ball, or (easiest of all) give them a tasty treat. You may find your dog beginning to look forward to the crash of fireworks - because they mean something great is coming!

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