#they sometimes have in dodies videos lol. but clearly they also have to be on some level of musical genius like orla and dodie bc. wow

[darcyolsson]

listened to fizz(dodie and orla gartland's band)'s first single and i dont know what i expected but it's so good. of course i expected it to be incredibly good but i'm genuinely sat here in shock at how good this is

#i am aware theres 2 more people in this band but i dont know much about greta and martin apart from the 20 second cameos #they sometimes have in dodies videos lol. but clearly they also have to be on some level of musical genius like orla and dodie bc. wow #it's called high in brighton and the band is called fizz if you have any self respect go listen to it literally right now #personal #i think both dodie and orla have that thing where you can tell they know sooo much about music theory #in the same way that mitski does. where it sounds somewhat unconventional and so good and unique bc of that #the harmonies on this song alone...... yeah. yeah

[ttlmt]

1, 8, 14, 23, 37, 48 :)) all I know about gifs are “🥺prettie” so pls forgive me asking a lot lol

no need to apologize!! ty for the qs it was fun <3

1. what are your top three favourite sets you’ve made?

i guess it’s not a set exactly but my whole dapgbee series is something i think i will always be proud of and it really helped me grow a lot as a gifmaker. this set always makes me emo whenever i see it again i love it sm. i also just really love this edit.

8. what gif trend do you hate?

i’m not a big fan of like purposeful miscaptions? like when you put captions from something else onto a different media? mostly cause it confuses me esp if it’s not clearly labeled and i think there’s other ways to webweave

14. how long does it usually take you to make a set?

depends on the set and the source material really. i have actions (shortcuts) set up for dnp gifs, so i just need to adjust the colouring to make them work each time depending on the lighting and their outfits and such, so i can usually do them in like 10-30 minutes. i find dan’s emo lens and phil’s wall bg a bit difficult to colour sometimes tho. for like tv shows and music videos with more complicated lighting, it can take me closer to an hour and for like proper gif edits it can be a multiday project tbh

23. what is the thing you gif when you don’t have anything else you want to gif?

pinofs. there’s so many cute, funny, and quick, clips and i can take and and all the colours in phil’s old background are so much fun to mess with

37. what sets if any do you have planned to make in the future?

i have so many spn ones planned you have no idea alsjdj and theres a couple from more recent phil vids that i still havent got around to yet. i’ve also been meaning to try to do more complicated gif edits/graphics, but i need inspo first. i’m thinking i might do something with dodie or louis lyrics.

48. how much would you say you’ve improved since you first started giffing?

gosh so much oml. colouring alone, i had no idea what i was doing when i started and now i love playing around with changing colours and adjusting the lighting and such. i also didn’t know how to adjust the framerate for the longest time or how to export properly. this post is a really cool direct example of my first ever gif to a year later.

#ask #renee

[mermaidsirennikita]

So I was watching this new Diana documentary and would like to know your thoughts about her death👀 I'm convinced that ugly charles and his mummy killed her because she was that bitch everyone loved.😭

Honestly, even if anything fishy happened to her, I don’t think Charles had anything to do with it.  He fucked up a lot and definitely didn’t treat her the way she deserved to be treated, but from what I’ve read he comes off as more spineless than malicious.  (And he did seem to step up to a degree after she died in terms of parenting.)  If Charles had been allowed to marry Camilla as he wanted to, there would have been the scandal of the crown prince marrying a divorcee, but he likely would have been fine and dandy, and they seem to have a good relationship.  If he was a malicious man--or the playboy that the palace tried to pass him off as before he married--I think he would have ended up with a “younger model”.  His was a pretty simple case of his heart belonging to one woman and him being too beaten down by royal culture~ to have the balls to tell his mom to fuck off while he married who he wanted.

I also doubt that the queen had anything to do with anything happening to Diana, a) because she’d never risk getting her hands that dirty and it getting out and b) I actually do think that in her own twisted way she had good intentions with the Diana marriage.  Charles looks pretty miserable during his wedding, but the queen (and Philip) look THRILLED at points.  And in their antiquated way, I think they genuinely believed that they were giving him “the best”.  Camilla was an attractive woman, but she wasn’t this gamine beauty that Diana was at the time, and Diana was extremely well-bred and a virgin and by all accounts quite sweet and eager to please when she first married Charles.  I do believe that the queen, again in her antiquated (upper class) way thought that Diana would be a MUCH better match not just for the monarchy but her son.  Camilla had already been through the marriage mill and “failed”.  She was damaged goods, in their view.  How could Charles not be happy with a beautiful young aristocratic virgin who hero-worshiped him?

If ANYONE had anything to do with Diana’s death, I’d say it would be more likely that it would be the Queen Mum (but like she was a million years old so while it wasn’t impossible it was less likely) because she came from an older gen where things were a bit nastier and less press-aware, or Philip, because he’s always been rumored to have a meaner streak and again, is less aware of the implications of the press than Elizabeth.  The thing is that the queen, from what I’ve read, knew that she fucked Charles and Diana over by not letting him just marry who he wanted, though she’s probably never admitted it plainly to anyone, and Charles may have hated Diana for humiliating him, but he was aware of his own part and was very saddened by her death on behalf of his children.  He did know that she was an excellent mother, and speaking as someone whose parents have gone through a very bitter divorce, exes can hate each other but acknowledge their virtues as parents at the same time.  So I believe that.

With all that being said, my conspiracy-loving self sometimes wonders if something sketchy was going on...  But ultimately, I believe that her death was a very tragic accident that really didn’t do much to benefit the monarchy (if anything, it made things worse because they looked sketch afterwards and had a temporary crisis in which people thought the queen was being a bitch for not mourning enough) and it makes more sense to me that she was killed “by” the press than the monarchy.  She troubled the monarchy, but the press had been hounding her ever since she got engaged to a frightening degree, and I think they caused her more issues than the royal family ever did.  The only thing that has ever really given me pause is that she clearly had a type after she divorced Charles--and that type wasn’t really leaning towards white Christian men.  She clearly--to me, at least--didn’t love Dodi Al-Fayed, and if she did get engaged to him I think it would have likely ended up being a temporary thing to get the attention of the man she truly loved, Hasnat Khan, who was a Muslim man.  I don’t think the royal family would have been thrilled if the mother of the future king married a Muslim...  But I also think that it’s somewhat iffy that she would have gone through with it.  It sounds like Hasnat Khan was the love of her life, and the relationship wasn’t completely finished when she died.  But it’s one thing to carry on with a man who would be completely unsuitable by royal standards, largely in secret... it’s another to marry him, and Hasnat knew that.  He didn’t want to marry her for those reasons, among others.  I feel that ultimately, if Diana remarried at all, she would have ended up with someone who toed the party line a bit more, as harsh as that sounds.  And I think that she’d barely been divorced from Charles very long before she died, so getting her because of her unacceptable dating habits seems a bit overreactive, especially considering the fact that she is William and Harry’s mother and was the most popular woman in the world, essentially.  Aaaaand that’s how I’d debunk the one conspiracy theory I’d buy into lol.

Also, as sketchy as the Windors seem (and are) I think it’s important to remember that MANY of them (basically everyone accept William and Harry’s generation) were raised in an extremely weird, frigid culture that makes them come off as worse than they actually are, imo.  I’m not saying that they haven’t done bad things, but there have also been many incidents of scandalous behavior that really went without repercussions--and the same goes for the pre-Windsor monarchy.  The English royals don’t have a huge history of bumping people off because they made them look bad, at least not in the postmodern era.  I mean, if Wallis Simpson didn’t get offed, I don’t know why Diana would be.  Sometimes I like to indulge in theories~ but ultimately Elizabeth’s policy has been to play it close to the vest and SAFE, which ironically has led to more scandal in the long term, not just with Charles but her own sister Margaret.  Furthermore, that’s really just the tip of the iceberg--Andrew dated a porn star at one time, I believe, and of course Fergie’s been out getting her toes sucked on video and doing various rebellious things.  They’re not really strangers to scandal, and as much as Diana was rebelling right after her marriage, I think they probably could have rested assured that sooner or later, she would have chilled, been very dedicated to charity work as always, and supported the monarchy because one day her son is gonna run that joint.  She had an in that they would never get rid of.

#Anonymous

[elrieltinuviel]

All the questions :)

1: How tall or short do you wish you were? Maybe a little shorter like 5′8″. 6′ is far to fall lol2: What’s your dream pet? (Real or not) MOTHERFUCKING DRAGONS or a Samoyed!!!!!!!3: Do you have a favorite clothing style? Comfortable. I wish I could wear nicer clothes, but I can’t (yet)4: What was your favorite video game growing up? *Smash voice* Super Smash Brothers Melee!!!!!!5: What three things/people do you think of most each day: Food, home, and honestly @dontmakemekickyourass and @ladyofthecampfires pretty equally6: If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Warning: Boring AF7: What is your opinion on [insert person/thing here]? clearly we didn’t read this through haha8: What is your Greek personality type? [Sanguine, Phlegmatic, Choleric, or Melancholic] Melancholic9: Are you ticklish? Hella :/10: Are you allergic to anything? pollen I think?11: What’s your sexuality? Asexual12: Do you prefer tea, coffee, or cocoa? Cocoa! :D13: Are you a cat or dog person? Yes14: Would you rather be a vampire, elf, or merperson? Elf? I’m Tolkien trash haha15: Do you have a favorite Youtuber? Dodie Clark maybe? I’m not sure16: How tall are you? Just about 6′17: If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? I already changed it twice haha. But this time I really think my name fits me. So I mean legally I’d change my name to Elriel :p18: How much do you weigh? [Only ask this if you know the user doesn’t mind!] Way too much! I’m not sure anymore, dad doesn’t have a scale in the apartment. But I was like 262 when I left home, now I think I’ve lost weight?19: Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? Ye!20: Do you like space or the ocean more? Spaaaaace!!!!!21: Are you religious? Ehh, not really. I have my faith but I’m not into praying and such22: Pet peeves? I have a few, but I can’t think of any off the top of my head23: Would you rather be nocturnal or diurnal [opposite of nocturnal]? I’m already pretty nocturnal, but I’d rather be diurnal. Makes life easier24: Favorite constellation? Big dipper. Back home I could always use it as a direction teller. And using it and another constellation (whose name I don’t recall) You can always find the North Star25: Favorite star? All of them?!?!?!?!?!26: Do you like ball-jointed dolls? I don’t understand27: Any phobias or fears? Hella. Spiders, heights, small spaces, elevators, being alone forever...and more28: Do you think global warming is real? Yes????29: Do you believe in reincarnation? Not really30: Favorite movie? Lord of the Rings31: Do you get scared easily? I get NERVOUS easily... scared, depends32: How many pets have you own in your lifetime? 3! I don’t remember one, I was an infant when he tried to kill me lol33: Blog rate? [You’ll rate the blog of the one who’s asking.] Good posts, not an asshole 9/1034: What is a color that calms you? ? No idea35: Where would you like to travel and/or live? Western Massachusetts. Or Canada! I like the cold. But I’d like to travel all sorts of places! I wanna visit my mom’s family in South Africa36: Where were you born? Central Massachusetts37: What is your eye color? Hazel. Usually brown, sometimes more green38: Introvert or extrovert? Introvert39: Do you believe in horoscopes and zodiacs? Sometimes40: Hugs or kisses? Yes.41: Who is someone you would like to see/visit right now? A few people. @dontmakemekickyourass @almostthere-nevergiveup @ladyofthecampfires @imgonnathrowup @twistinyourveins 42: Who is someone you love deeply? My friends! I love alll of them!43: Any piercings you want? My ears, maybe the other side of my lip someday? Probably gonna have to get my left nipple redone T.T44: Do you like tattoos and piercings? Yeah! most of the time45: Do you smoke or have you eiver done so? Sadly, I used to smoke cigars. And I used to smoke weed but I honestly miss that. But it’s not legal here in Texas :/46: Talk about your crush, if you have one! SHHHHHH47: What is a sound you really hate? The lady upstairs walking around at 3:30 in the morning48: A sound you really love? storms49: Can you do a backflip? lol no50: Can you do the splits? I used to almost be able to, but no51: Favorite actor and/or actress? I don’t have one52: Favorite movie? Lord of the Rings movies53: How are you feeling right now? hungry54: What color would you like your hair to be right now? Something flamboyant! Or something! I don’t know! 55: When did you feel happiest? Its been a long time.56: Something that calms you down? Cuddles and gr9 food57: Have any mental disorders? [Only ask this if you know the user doesn’t mind!] Ye. Depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, and I don’t think this counts but I may or may not be some hella weak form of autistic? Idk though58: What does your URL mean? I was hella into DW and I’m always hella into Tolkien. So a Timelord in Valinor59: What three words describe you the most? Hungry, tired, kind.60: Do you believe in evolution? Ye61: What makes you unfollow a blog? Racism, posts that I find annoying over a long period of time, I once unfollowed someone for reblogging my shit all day every day for a week. My phone was just blowing up constantly. I think I actually blocked her?62: What makes you follow a blog? Depends. Food blogs with recipes that seem interesting, my aesthetic, good shitposts, I followed @dontmakemekickyourass because I thought they were cute and they’re ace like me. Now they’re my best friend63: Favorite kind of person: Good. Kind. Understanding. An asshole but not in a bad way64: Favorite animal(s): Dogs! :D and cats! and sneks! and a bunch of things!65: Name three of your favorite blogs. @dontmakemekickyourass @polyhedralprincess @ladyofthecampfires66: Favorite emoticon: I can’t do this on my computer, I’ll do it on my phone after67: Favorite meme: I don’t know68: What is your MBTI personality type? ISFJ69: What is your star sign? Libra70: Can your dog roll over on command, if you have a dog? I don’t have one :(((((((((71: What outfit out of all your clothes do you like to wear the most? Comfy ones. Jeans and a shirt that doesn’t stick to my belly72: Post a selfie or two? Nope. I haven’t showered today.73: Do you have platform shoes? Nope74: What is one random but interesting fact about yourself? I’m trying to learn Sindarin Elvish75: Can you do a front flip? nope76: Do you like birds? Sometimes. Depends on the bird. (Not geese)77: Do you like to swim? Sometimes. It’s been a while78: Is swimming or ice skating more fun to you? Swimming, I’ve forgotten how to ice skate lol79: Something you wish didn’t exist: Donald Trump80: Something you wish did exist: Dragons81: Piercings you have? My lip and my nips82: Something you really enjoy doing: cooking!83: Favorite person to talk to: @ladyofthecampfires84: What was your first impression of Tumblr? “This is stupid”85: How many followers do you have? 21586: Can you run a mile within ten minutes? HAH maybe?87: Do your socks always match? They aren’t matching right now, but usually yes88: Can you touch your toes and keep your legs straight completely? Nope. I’ve never been able to.89: What are your birthstones? Opal and tourmaline90: If you were an animal, which one would you be? A FUCKING DRAGON91: If a flower could aesthetically represent you, what kind would it be? A potato flower?92: A store you hate? Hollister93: How many cups of coffee can you drink in one day? 1 and then I get heartburn immediately94: Would you rather be able to fly or read minds? Fly95: Do you like to wear camo? NO96: Winter or summer? Winter!97: How long can you hold your breath for? Only a few seconds now98: Least favorite person? Donald Trump99: Someone you look up to: People taller than me100: A store you love? Elite Ideas Trading101: Favorite type of shoes Comfy shoes. Hiking boots maybe102: Where do you live? Texas :/103: Are you a vegetarian or vegan? If so, why? Nope104: What is your favorite mineral or gem? Sapphire. Not sure why105: Do you drink milk? No106: Do you like bugs? Not usually, depends on the bug107: Do you like spiders? FUCK NO108: Something you get paranoid about? spiders in the house?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!109: Can you draw: No :(110: Nosiest question you have ever been asked? “So if you’re asexual, why bother getting a sex change?” Thanks Mom.111: A question you hate being asked? “So you’re like a plant, right?”112: Ever been bitten by a spider? Not that I can remember113: Do you like the sound of waves at the beach? Yes!114: Do you prefer cloudy or sunny days? Depends on the temperature115: Someone you’d like to kiss or cuddle right now: 116: Favorite cloud type: Fluffy ones!117: What color do you wish the sky was? I’ve never thought of this before118: Do you have freckles? No :/119: Favorite thing about a person: Their personality if they’re kind.120: Fruits or vegetables? Yes121: Something you want to do right now: Hike a mountain122: Is the ocean or sky prettier? Sky123: Sweet or sour foods? depends on the day/food124: Bright or dim lights? In the middle125: Do you believe in a certain magical creature? I’m a magical creature, so yes126: Something you hate about Tumblr: TERFs127: Something you love about Tumblr: my lovely friends128: What do you think about the least? I don’t know, I don’t think about it much129: What would you want written on your tombstone? I don’t want a tombstone, I wanna be a tree when I die130: Who would you like to punch in the face right now? Donald Trump131: What is something you love but also hate about yourself? My love of food132: Do you smile with your teeth showing for pictures? usually133: Computer or TV? Computer134: Do you like roller coasters? nope135: Do you get motion sickness or seasickness? Motion sick, yeah :/ if I’m trying to read in the car136: Are your ears lobed or attached? detached137: Do you believe in karma? kinda138: On a scale of 1-10, how attractive would you say you are? 5139: What nicknames do you have/have had? ET, El, Cash, ATM, and many more140: Did you have any pretend or imaginary friends? I don’t recall141: Have you ever seen a therapist/shrink? Ye142: Would you say you are a good or bad influence to others? I try to be a good influence143: Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts/help? Both144: What makes you angry Hate that isn’t deserved145: How many languages do you speak fluently? 1 :/146: Do you prefer boys, girls, and/or non-binaries? Girls/NB’s147: Are you androgynous? nope148: Favorite physical thing about yourself: My eyes149: Favorite thing about your personality: I’m generally kind150: Name three people you would like to talk to right now in person. Honestly any of my friends151: If you could go back into time and live in one era, which would you choose? I like medieval times, but I’d just wanna visit152: Do you like BuzzFeed? I guess153: How did you meet your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend/partner? [If you have one.] N/A154: Do you like to kiss others’ foreheads or hands for platonic reasons? Not usually155: Do you like to play with others’ hair? Sometimes, if they’re okay with it156: What embarrasses you? Me157: Something that makes you nervous/anxious: A great deal of things. Life158: Biggest lie you have ever told: I’m a straight, white man159: How many people are you following? 324160: How many posts do you have on your blog(s)? 39,015 on this one, 81 on @godsilovefood and 1,017 on @elriel-starprincess so 40,113161: How many drafts do you have on your blog(s)? None162: How many likes do you have on your blog(s)? 781163: Last time you cried and why: 2 Weeks ago. I was homesick and it hit me all at once164: Do you have long or short hair? Short165: Longest your hair has ever been: Shoulder length. I miss that166: Why do you like, dislike, or have neutral feelings about religion? Religion is fine, extremists aren’t167: Do you really care how the universe and world was created? It’s interesting, yeah168: Do you like to wear makeup? Never have169: Can you stand on your hands or head for more than thirty seconds? Not anymore170: Did you answer the questions you were asked truthfully?  yeah