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I'm definitely using that in my oral on Good Omens and fanfictions.

i think this pretty much sums it up.

i could go more in depth, but i'm not going to

#good omens #9/11 #9/11 pipeline #twilight #fifty shades of grey #mcr #my chemical romance #gerard way

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It's a lot healthier to go for a daily walk than to sign up for a gym membership you won't be using because you hate that kind of exercise. It's a lot healthier to eat a frozen meal than to skip a meal because you were too tired to cook something healthy. It's a lot healthier to take a quick shower than to procrastinate an elaborate routine for days. Don't aim so high that you won't be hitting anything!

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And then they ask us why we talk about the very loud (sub)text for a romantic relation between these two, lol.

(The sarcasm is strong here)

spn scripts make me sick bc wdym dean was supposed to say "i love you" in the crypt scene??? wdym cas was supposed to go to his own personal heaven that was full of pictures of dean?? wdym dean spread cas' ashes in a field by a windmill bc he thought cas would have liked it?? wdym dean was supposed to tell cas "i wanted you to stay" in his purgatory prayer?? wdym that while dean was worrying about them dying cas was thinking about how beautiful dean was??? wdym sam was supposed to mention cas while dean was dying???? i am physically unwell.

#destiel #it’s right there #black ink on white paper #dean winchester #castiel #the Macdonald theory is so real #can’t remember where I read it but basically it goes like #you ask for mcdo and one says ‘no we’re not going’ #even if you go in the drive through / go inside #command something and then go to the toilets in the mcdo #but the one is still telling you we’re not going to mcdo #and that ladies and gentlemen and everyone else is Destiel level of queerbait #supernatural #spn #deancas

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I love thinking about that. Looking at the moon and telling myself that for centuries and centuries, other people did the same and had dreams and laughs and hopes, and run, walk, dance, sing, cry, were sad, and happy, and human basically.

I have a folder called Time is a Flat Circle in which I collect evidence of humanity. Here is most of them.

#history #people were people #people are people

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this animal

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IA « art » is not what I consider to be art. Writing a prompt (words) to ask a robot to create an image from stolen artwork is NOT art.

It only endanger artists, especially the one who do art for a living, and who could now / soon be replaced by IA who is cheaper than them (because capitalism).

So ofc, I will always, as an artist and as a human being, be against and hate IA art. Even if it can be « pretty », or whatever. Not at the expense of my fellow artists.

who are YOU to judge AI art? you do know artificial intelligence has the capability to be sentient and possess a soul, right?

one day, many years from now, when the robots rightfully fight for their own rights as conscious beings with souls, people like you are gonna be looked at as examples of hateful bigots who were on the wrong side of history.

do better, aiphobe.

no i think i’ll continue being a hater just this once 😎

#ia art #art #traditional art #digital art #original art #artists on tumblr #digital aritst #traditional artist #against ia art #f ia art #support human artists #i won’t even go down the rabbit hole of how technically robots can’t have a soul #or how robots are mere tools to replace us to do stuff we don’t want to do #but art? #ppl do that already #leave us do us #art is personal #a thief robot will never replace a human artist

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An analyse of Umbrella Academy s4's posters (beware of s3 spoilers, ofc)

Hi! Today, the official Umbrella Academy Instagram account published season 4 posters, and since I'm very excited about this, I'm gonna try to analyse the posters, or what I can tell about them.

It's going to be long so grab a snack if you want / can, put on a cool playlist, and let's dive down! I'm going to do it poster by poster, in the order it was posted, from the oldest post to the newest (so not in numeral order).

We can notice that the characters are cut in two, the Portal way.

Anyway. First of all: Viktor !

Ngl, I had a moment when I saw he had the masculine uniform.

But past my joyful moment, my mind went racing so fast I couldn't keep it down, I had to share my thoughts (even if there may be only one person reading me, but whatever).

First thing first, it's interesting that the first one isn't Luther but Viktor, who is, the main character of the show (or at least, that's how I see it). Or a least the most important one. (if the last scene is Viktor ending his reading of his new book, about his siblings, not only would it be a fucking good epanadiplosis but it would make me cry the hell out of me)

After all, the show open with him, following him. And nothing would happen if it wasn't for him. He's the one trying to get the family stick together, and (unwillingly) starting apocalypse (twice or thrice, shit happens).

Let's focus on the poster now. On the left, we have a clothing reminding us of the Umbrella Academy days, or rather the "how it was before the show", except they are adult, and Viktor is here shown post-transition (and not pre-, as he was in the first two seasons). What does that mean? Fuck if I know. That being said, I think it have its importance (if they wanted to put children instead, they would have, wouldn't they?). However, we can note that he is not wearing neither the boy shorts (nor girl's skirt, for obvious reasons), but some secretly third option, aka a grey pant (is it the sport pant?). He is standing out himself, as a trans man (not wearing a skirt, yet not wearing the boy uniform either, as if he wasn't fully in that category somehow? idk).

Viktor's posture is straight (lol), and I associate it with being calm, obedient (he listen to everything Reginald says (ex: take these pills), and since Reginald is perceived as a father figure, it makes sense that Viktor wants to obey him, maybe hoping he (Viktor) will be loved and recognized as valuable). And also with being like a puppet. Or a muppet. The point is: He's not free of his movement, he doesn't have free will.

His face doesn't look happy. Nor sad. Just... neutral. He's just... there.

On the right, we can't see his face, yet his posture seems way more relaxed! He's wearing casual clothes, more modern ones, adapted to the world without powers they're now seems to live at the end of season 3.

His looks reminds me of the one of Tyler Ronan from Tell Me Why, a game by the studio Don't Nod (I fucking love that game). Both characters are trans man.

(This are pictures of Tyler. I had to restrain myself because we're not here from ma boi Tyler) (I have way too many pictures of that icon)

Anyway. Casual clothes. Blue, like the uniform. I won't analyse that, this post is already long enough.

Tbh, I haven't saw again the last episode of season 3, so I don't remember if it was the clothes they were wearing or new ones.

Also, Viktor is holding an umbrella in his right hand, probably a reference to the Umbrella days. Like, it's a part of him, he can't leave it behind, he physically have it with him (even if he doesn't have the power).

And the Umbrella is closed, unlike the ones from the previous seasons's posters.

Like, season 2's were opened (and full), and season 3's were opened and damaged (and they were hiding the protagonists' faces, showing implicitly the influence of the academy on them).

Next one, Luther !

We almost can see his face on the right!

But anyway, let's start by the left. Luther is walking, straight, in what could be either a military walk or a relaxed one (? don't quote me on this please, I can't explain). His posture screams "confidence" and "I'm number one, I'm a leader, follow me!". Or something like that, I'm no posture reader, just someone who watched way too much police and detective shows. He's wearing the Umbrella uniform (and it's so fucking weird to see it on a grown ass man!). His hair are cut short.

On the right, he's wearing a more casual look. There's something going one with his arm muscles, but I can't be bother to search what. His hair are longer than on the left. He is wearing gloves and an umbrella, and walking shoes. His umbrella is cutting his name (does it have some symbolism? Maybe.)

He's still wearing blue (like Viktor), even if it's a different kind of blue (and it kinda fit him).

Nothing more to add. (yes, I have my favorites, and despite liking Luther, I won't kill my eyesight anymore than necessary for details).

Next! Diego!

Let me preface this by saying that it's so fucking weird to see him in that uniform. On the left, he's walking like a good little soldier, following the leader.

On the right, he's the embodiment of a relax guy who can (and will) definitely yeet you out of the picture if needed. He's not wearing anything casual. It's more like a killer / soldier clothes, with his precious knifes.

DOES HE HAVE A MUSTACHE????

He's holding the Umbrella on the shoulder, as if he can't be bothered with it (and/ or he's gonna use it as a weapon).

Next! Not number 3, but the one who's linked to Diego! Lila!

Love that she's officially "Lila Hargreeves".

The left outfit is like the one she had in season 2 when she was with the Handler and stuff about her past was revealed (so interesting and meaningful choice of outfit). Her heels are thin, as if she wasn't stable (with her life situation and all).

Yet, on the right, her heels are thicker, more stable to move (she's more free to go).

Her clothes are modern and the flowers fit her really well, I might say. Her hair are put up, like the active badass woman she is. They're brown again, and not white/ blond anymore, it's more natural (I can't really argue, my hair are currently pink).

She overall looks like a business woman, with a casual chic.

She too, is holding an umbrella, which make her fully part of the family. She hold it casually.

Next, another girl: Allison.

Ngl, I'm no big fan of hers, so this will be short.

On the left, she's confidently wearing her UA (Umbrella Academy) uniform. Her hand move don't really feel natural (saying this as someone who sometimes draws human beings). Her hair are like the one from season 1.

On the right, she looks like a business woman and a mom. Her posture looks aslo determined, while relaxed. She have business to do, and no one will stop/ prevent her from doing so!

Girl power and all that.

(I'm trying, I really can't stand how her character was wrote during season 3)

Neeeeext! Let's go with one of my fav, Klaaaaaaus!

I have to say, it is criminal that a) his hair are short on th right side (loved his long hair) and b) where's the skirt?! He slayed in it! Anyway.

On the left, his walking looks very mechanical, as if he was a machine, a robot (lol) (I won't do any joke about Grace). Yet, his posture his not natural (no one walks naturally torso in one way and legs in another, if that makes some sense) (that reminds me kinda of the extravagant way drag queens walk on the runaway, for shows, but I may be extrapolating a little).

His eyes are closed. Why are his eyes closed? I'm scared. His face is still like the one of a dead person. Resigned. Accepting his fate. But after all, Klaus had always been closed to death, more or less metaphorically speaking, as he can see ghosts (= dead people, or what remains of them).

His hair are all over the place, reminding the crazy days he had to get fucking blasted to avoid said ghosts.

Right side is colorful. He's beauty, he's grace, WHERE ARE HIS HAIR?! No but more seriously, cutting one's own hair symbolise change in many culture, and more specifically letting go of the past, embracing new beginnings, and/ or undergoing spiritual or personal transformations. I have no idea how to interpret that.

He seems to float, to ascend (plz don't kill him). He is bare foot (bare feet? idk) (fun fact: in the comics, he could only use his power when sober and with bare feet) (I won't go down the rabbit hole of barefoot symbolism and its link with death, I'm not mentally well enough to do that).

He his wearing a yellow coat with flowers (flowers, like Lila!). Yellow is associated with joy, fest, sun (and Klaus is a comic relief, a feel good sunshine character), and flower, life. (again, plz don't kill him)

What reinforce that idea of tragedy is that the umbrella he's wearing is the only one who isn't black: it's the umbrella he was holding during Reggie's funeral in s1. Plus, he's holding it with three fingers out. What's the meaning of three? Idk. Maybe it’s for Allison? Maybe it has a link with God (the Christian one)? Yk, Holy Trinity and all that. After all, doesn't Klaus met God (the little girl in the afterlife) regularly?

Does that look good or bad for Klaus? No idea.

Speaking about looking good, Ben is back, alive. I won' t go far enough to say "well", but he's alive.

On the left, he's standing straight, walking in a unnatural posture. Following only.

On the right, he bent (idk why tho). His clothes are casual (and looking alike the one Viktor had been wearing during s3). His umbrella also cut his name (like Luther's). He's a Vans' boy!

(please, no mustache for him)

We can't see if he's wearing glasses or not.

Last of the Hargreeves kids (if you count Lila as one, and if not, last one of the power-gifted Hargreeves): Five.

On the left, his posture is haughty. His hands are in his pants pockets. He know what he wants, he is very sure of himself, maybe because he thinks he is better than everyone (he can think that, given what happened) (some might even say he have a bratty attitude, but I'll answer, well have you seen him during season 1???)

(my personal theory is that he is bend forward to be smaller on the left than on the right)

On the right, he left the UA uniform for a more formal suit (some call it 'the grandpa / old man suit'). His hair are longer.

He's walking down like he had no shit to give anymore (he doesn't) and he's ready to throw hands (he totally his).

HOLY (S)HIT HE'S HOLDING THE UMBRELLA IN HIS RIGHT HAND! Why? Why is he te only one wearing the umbrella on the other hand? Is it to accentuate his difference with his siblings (+ Lila)? Is it to show how differently he see his time at the UA an how differenlty he uses his powers? I mean, given he didn't spend as much time in the UA as the rest of them, ofc his vision and perception of the UA is different. Even his vision of time is different.

And now.

BEWARE! THE REGINALD JUMPSCARE! (or is it scare jump? Anyway, I've been working on this post for more than an hour and a hlaf, plz be indulgent, it's late and the day had been long)

On the left, we see the whole umbrella for the firs time on these posters.

Reggie is wearing blue (reminding of the UA uniform). He is young looking, and seems well assorted (who tf have two jacket pockets on the same side tho?)

Edit: his suit is actually more lilac/ purple, which is a color hard to dye (so it costed a lot and was reserved for royalty / rich ppl) (before industrialization and the use of chemical products for clothes dye; and we know Reggie arrived/ was on Earth on 19th c., so during the industrialization)

On the right, he's old and wearing a brown suit. Brown can symbolize the Earth. Earth can provide and ppl are depend on it to eat and therefore survive. In a way, he was a Earth for his children, as they were dependent on him (does that makes him a good father? Absolutely not!). (that thought, of Reggie being a Earth, is funny given he is an alien / an extraterrestrial)

And if you put them all in order, you get :

(notice how Klaus's picture / posture melt greatly in Five's?)

And that's it! Damn, that was long. Don't hesitate to let me know what you think about all of that in the comment!

#umbrella acedmy #the umbrella academy #tua #tua netflix #tua s4 #tua s4 speculation #the umbrella academy season 4 #the hargreeves #viktor hargreeves #viktor tua #luther tua #luther hargreeves #diego hargreeves #diego tua #lila hargreeves #lila tua #allison hargreeves #klaus tua #klaus hargreeves #ben hargreeves #ben the umbrella academy #ben the sparrow academy #the sparrow academy #sparrow academy #tua s1 spoilers #the umbrella academy s1 spoilers #tua s2 spoilers #tua s3 spoilers #tua s4 posters #tua five

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Haddock is making the most of the fact that Tintin now has Chang as a photographer, because there is no way Tintin would have ever agreed to take these for him.

#nothing else to add #this is perfect

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I know fanfic rule number 1 is to not talk about fics, but whatever. I drew a fanart fanfic, and I’m proud of it, so here it is.

The Ao3 fic name is “The Adventures of Smooth Dog and Pup”, by Cinder7storm4. It’s a crossover between 9-1-1 and Hawaii Five-O, and there is 51 chapters out as for now.

#9 1 1 #911 fanfic #911 fanart #evan buckley #911 buck

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Loki season 2 final episodes minor spoilers

So, y’all know the title piece that appears on screen and disappear one letter after the other?

it goes: LOKI -> OKI -> OI -> O

I interpret it as « Loki? Oki! Oi! Oh! » (a somehow accurate depiction of the emotional roller coaster I feel watching an episode)

#Loki #loki season 2 #loki spoilers #loki season two #loki finale #loki s2

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Loki harmless headcanon

Hunter B-15’s name is "Ange". It’s mean ‘Angel’ in French. (She reminds me of my job’s responsible and it’s her name)

#loki #loki series #loki season 2 #hunter b15 #loki hunter b15

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I just finished watching OFMD (Our Flag Means Death), season 2, episode 8. I won’t soil anything, but damn, what an emotional roller coaster! How am I supposed to go to work for my shift now?! I mean… I can’t just be as if nothing happened !! anyways, off to work ig.

#ofmd #our flag means death #ofmd s2 #ofmd season 2 #ofmd s2 e8

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Two days ago, as I was listening to the song “Blinding light” by TheWeeknd, I noticed a pun with the sounds: “I’m blinded by delight” / “I’m blinded by the light”

I’ve been thinking about it for two days.

#personal core #blinding lights #the weeknd

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Hi! Here to give you some French news. In this post, I'll explain what is happening with Emile, and what are my theories and thougts about it. This is just the opinion of a random on the internet, please don't that it too seriously, I can be mistaken.

I'm writing this on July 11th 2023, so it's been 3 days that the little Emile, 2 years old, has been missing. He's small and blond, and was in the tiny town of Le Vernet, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (I'm precising because there is like three or four Le Vernet in France). If you have any infos, please contact the autorities (don't contact them if you have nothing usefull to say please, let the lign free for the searches). Given that it's extremely hot in the place where he went missing and that it's been three days, hope to find him alive is narrowing.

Side note about me: for the last week, I'm back in my true crime / missing phase era, meaning that I watch a lot of Youtube videos about it. Yesterday for exemple, I was watching a documentary on Gaby Petito, and the day before, a documentary on Casey Anthony. Why am I telling you this? So you know I know some stuff. For example, I know that in disappearance cases, the first hours are the most crucials ones.

I also know that it's often the family, in disappearance cases. Now, careful, I'm not accusing his family (grand parents, if i'm not mistaken) to be responsible of Emile's disappearance. I'm just constating that the family and/or people close to said family are often link with dissapearance in case like that, so it should be intersting to explore that. Maybe that it's what the police is doing? Keep in mind that we're the general audience and that the case is still on, meaning we don't know everyhthing. And we have to accept it.

To conclude, I really hope that Emile will be found alive and well, even if, to be honest, I don't really believe it.

#french news #emile #sam covers french news

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I'm sleep deprived.

#destiel #dean winchester #castiel #dean winchester x castiel #spn #supernatural

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Hi, I have a serious question, does every / a majority of autistic people (especially autistic girls and women and feminine-presenting autistic people) have bangs ?  (this question also apply to ADHD people and other neurodivergent people)  (Idk how to do the question multichoices thing)

#autistic #autistic spectrum #audhd #adhd #bangs #neurodivergent

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Going through my AO3 bookmarks is wild because sometimes it’s just my impression of said fics, and other times, it’s just me going insane / rediscovering what I put there (and why) (because I mainly read fanfics instead of sleeping)

#ao3 #AO3 tags #personal post #ao3 bookmarks