People used to comment on web comics.
People used to comment on fanfiction.
People used to comment on fanart.
People used to comment on OCs.
I hate "content" culture.
I hate "consuming content" and scrolling immediately to the next thing.
People used to be excited about the art that other people created.
People used to want to share that excitement with creators.
I hate this future.
Man of his word. It only took a couple of lifetimes. I was in love with my son's best friend. I didn't know what to do. Then you asked for that toothpaste. I was damned if I wasn't gonna find something.
Also, can we just really take in the true excellence and impact of Michonne’s character.
She’s a black woman whose story isn’t defined by the hardship of being a black woman.
She’s given incredible emotional range. She’s absolutely badass and strong, but not stoic and stiff. She’s allowed to be as compassionate and nurturing as she is fierce. She expresses grief, loss, anger, pettiness and annoyance; she also expresses hope, love, devotion, loyalty, and bravery. She’s tough and hardcore, but also soft and feminine.
She’s not the sassy best friend. She’s not the magical negro. She’s not the stepping stone for the male MC to decide he doesn’t want. She’s not forgettable or disposable. She can challenge white characters (including the main man) without the writing trying to humble or punish her.
She’s pivotal (the ratings and fan engagement prove that). She’s desirable. She isn’t chasing after a man who barely considers her to own detriment. Her love interest loves her unconditionally. He respects her and wants her in EVERY way. He dreams of her. He can’t truly live without her.
THIS is an immaculate character, brought to life by an incredible actress who is valued in production, and backed by the narrative. THIS is what characters such as Bonnie Bennett and Abbie Mills (amongst others) deserved. THIS is what we want to see.
everyone can say “bye Felicia” thinking they’re sooo sassy yet no one bothered to even look up let alone WATCH where the quote came from oh okay alright
Rick "oops I made my wife angry" Grimes
We're gonna be separated, but I'll find you. As soon as it's safe. I promise.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live | NYCC Teaser
a man self immolated in front of the israeli embassy in washington dc yesterday. not just any man. an active member of the us air force. he live streamed his death, and said that he refused to be complicit in a genocide any longer. he said that compared to what palestinians were facing every day, setting himself alight was nothing.
let me reiterate. an active duty air force member burned himself alive because he was so disgusted by what the us government was openly supporting. he live-streamed his own suicide, so the whole world could bear witness as a man in his military uniform set himself on fire to protest his government’s complicity in the horrors that we have all been forced to watch happen in real time. he became a new horror. footage of the immolation blurs him out the moment the fire catches, but you can hear him. it is over in seconds, really, but you can hear him screaming. he shouts “free palestine” until his body physically cannot make any sounds other than guttural screams of agony. and then he falls silent. a police officer arrives and points a gun at his still burning body, shouting at him to get down on the ground. and it is over.
his name was Aaron Bushnell. he was twenty five years old. and he isn’t here anymore because the political ruling class has decided that genocide is perfectly fine as long as it preserves imperialism. in the coming days, people will try to discredit him. to say that he was mentally unstable. they will try to bury his actions to save face and defend israel’s propaganda. do not let them. aaron knew what he was doing. he knew what he was doing when he put on his military uniform, set up his twitch stream, and made his final walk up to the embassy. he knew what would happen to him when he flicked that lighter. do not let them forget. aaron’s blood is on the hands of the political ruling class.
People in the creative industries should set up funds to support workers that were let off for expressing solidarity with Palestine
Saying this largely becoz
[id: a tweet by Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMacLeod) and four screenshots of news articles.
id 1: tweet reads "If you're wondering why media is so outrageously biased on 🇮🇱🇵🇸, this has a lot to do with it.
id 2: title of a news article from The Washington Post that reads "CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill in wake of remarks criticizing Israel and calling for a 'free Palestine'". article is by Eli Rosenberg and was published on November 29, 2018.
id 3: title of a news article that reads "Katie Halper loses job at 'The Hill' after calling on progressives to dismantle Israeli aparthied". the article blurb reads "The firing of Katie Halper by The Hill TV reflects growing support for Palestinian rights, and is reminiscent of the firing of Marc Lamont Hill by CNN 4 years ago."
id 4: title of a news article from reason that reads "The Guardian Fired Columnist Nathan Robinson After a Joke Tweet About Military Aid to Israel". the article blurb reads "The Tweet was neither anti-Semitic nor "fake news."" article is by Robby Soave and was published on 2.10.2021
id 5: the title of a news article from The Times of Israel that reads "AP fires Jewish journalist after pro-Palestinian tweets, prompting outcry". the article blurb reads "Some suggest the news agency bowed to a political pressure campaign by US conservative media". article is by AP and TOI STAFF and was published on 22 May 2021.
/end id]
if you play video games long enough you see the fandoms treat black characters the same way over and over and over again (wyll ravengard, felix iresso, preston garvey, vivienne de fer, etc etc etc)
"they're boring" "they're annoying" "they're useless" "I never use them" begging you all to take 3 seconds to examine why you hold black characters to such high standards
Doechii - Pacer
If you're in the US, order an additional four (4) free tests per household starting September 25, 2023.
others have said it, but it's worthwhile ordering these even if you don't think you need them. offer them to a shelter, pantry or mutual aid, or keep them for family/friends/neighbours.
the situation in the US right now is not the same 'lots of people vying for limited supplies' thing that was going on in 2019. right now it's worth demonstrating that there is still a public demand for covid support.
