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enchi-elm · 8 months

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Shaving in the U.S. Military

This was an amazing rabbit-hole to fall into.

Having no visible facial hair of my own and not serving in the military (not being American, besides) means I have no context for the scene I am getting ready to write and so I did what any seasoned fic writer would do, which is procrastinate with 45 minutes of research.

Starting with a Youtube search "shaving in the continental army", because you can always find the best tangents pinging away from your actual question when you search on Youtube. And man! There's so many opinions and experiences with shaving!

I started with this:

Haha, I thought. And then, what's a shaving profile?

A shaving profile, I learned, is a shaving waiver, a paper that permits you to grow a "therapeutic beard" to treat, among other things, a skin condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), or razor bumps, which can present as anything from uncomfortable to painful and bleeding. A shaving profile can also be issued for religious reasons. When this was first instituted, the hair length of the shaving profile beard could not exceed one quarter of an inch.

Oh, so men have also realized that frequent shaving is hell on your skin, I thought, with some snark. Sucks when your social capital depends on it, doesn't it?

Or your career. Because, in fact, for people in the military, it does.

From a study reported on in 2012, 21% of air force respondents reported that their career had been negatively impacted by having a shaving profile, read, wearing a beard. And of these respondents who reported a perceived shaving profile bias, 63% identified as Black, 14% as Hispanic and 5% as Latino. PFB is most commonly found in Black men.

How strong is this stigma? Oooh, strong.

It's often couched in "concerns" surrounding looking uniform to the group, being able to follow orders, and -- failing all that -- having a tight gas mask seal. But as you can see in this funny video, the tone behind those "concerns" is anything but friendly, and it's costing these soldiers leadership opportunities and awards.

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Man, these comments are fascinating.

Alright, noted, I thought. So what does that mean for the 18th Century?

Well, as it turns out, the style has changed a lot in the course of military history. All soldiers were expected to look sharp, but more important in the 18th Century was being clean. Shaving or hair cuts isn't mentioned at all in Baron von Steuben's famous Blue Book but washing frequently is. It's only through the article below that I learned that soldiers in the Continental Army had to shave three times a week, though their facial hair seems to have caused less issue than their head hair.

Shaving yourself is one thing, but there were few options for competently managing your hair, so most men wore their hair long. Those who plaited into a queue did so with flour and animal fat, while cavalrymen put their hair in a club at the base of their neck (which was just a more horse-riding resistant hairstyle).

(Thinking back now, of course, I don't think I've ever seen an 18th C portrait of a man wearing a queue and sporting facial hair (...anyone?). And certainly in TURN the tv show no one has a beard, but that's a modern show catering to modern audiences. I can just imagine the uproar there'd be if anyone other than Caleb Brewster sported prominent facial hair. And certainly we all know how Brewster's beard informs his characterization.)

In 1801, the beloved queue was officially abolished in the U.S. military and it caused an uproar among the enlisted that nearly reached mutiny. From that to the famously bushy moustaches and mutton chops in the Civil War to the long hair, trimmed moustaches, and long side burns of the 1960s and 1970s that the Navy and Coast Guard to my complete shock permitted among their ranks, hair has been a contentious issue, waxing and waning in style ever since the military's inception in the States.

So there you go!

As a final thought, because I am a fic writer with a preference for the Tallster pairing, I shall leave you with one of my favourite Tallster fics, written by the wonderful @lucyemers.

It is, of course, about shaving.

Guess I should go write that scene, now.

#history things #18th Century #20th Century #19th Century #21st Century #American Revolution #shaving #tallster #fic recs #caleb brewster #Youtube

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wuntrum · 1 year

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oooh please post the acnh museum essay link! i would love to read it

since you asked so nicely, here you go ^_^ keep in mind it was for a museum theory class and not a video game class so theres a fair amount of explaining stuff that, if you play acnh, is a little unnecessary (also was written before brewster got added to the game </3 brewster my beloved)

#asks #my writing #acnh #rly might expand it...talk abt how it changed thru the games #if u read it u gotta tell me what u think. troll toll yknow

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gritsandbrits · 10 months

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Since everyone keeps bringing up the 90s cartoon Happily Ever After: Fairytales for Every Child, I wrote out some ideas for a hypothetical reboot. My main focus are stories that haven't been done in the original.

The Swan Princess: In this African American twist set in a disco roller rink called The Pond, Odette, granddaughter of legendary MC The Swan King, receives his prized helmet but must keep it away from an evil witch (or so he calls ol' Miss Brewster). To make matters worse the town councilman R.J. Rothbart wants to make Odette his bride and hatches a scheme with his sister Odile to close the rink for good.

The Goose Girl: in this Ancient Egyptian take on the classic German fairytale, the daughter of the pharaoh is tricked by her advisor who swaps places with her. The Princess gathers all her wit and a few unlikely allies to end the deception.

The Red Shoes: in this story with a Southern Gospel flavor, the daughter of a preacher wants to go out with her friends instead of helping with an important event. When she spends donation money on a pair of shoes, she ends up on a journey that teaches her the meaning of charity and responsibility.

Gilgamesh and Enkidu: In this Mesopotamia legend, the arrogant warrior Gilgamesh meets his match in the humble Enkidu. A Story of good sportsmanship, friendship, and the importance of valuing life.

Eros and Psyche: in this Afro-Mediterranean fusion of the beloved myth, Psyche, a princess, cares for an mysterious & injured man. But after Psyche makes terrible mistakes she must earn back his trust by going through seemingly impossible tasks.

Romeo and Juliet: In this 80s rock n' roll take on the Shakespearean tale, the Montagues and Capulets are two warring music dynasties called the Monty and the Goos, & the Capital Letters respectively. The new generation of singers develop a crush on each other but will their new love overcome old hate?

The Wild Cranes: In this take on the Wild Swans set amidst the backdrop of the Gullah islands, a young girl must find a way to turn her 12 brothers back into human after they were turned into cranes.

John Henry: in the classic American Folktale set during the Great Migration, John Henry, a railroad worker, uses his kindness, wits and super strength to help families move up North.

Snow White and Rose Red: In this Romani take on the German story, Snow White and Rose Red are two beekeepers who befriend a talking bear. However when a huntsman pursues the bear, Snow and Rose escapes with their friend into the woods. They seek help from a friendly troll, but is there more to the story?

The Boy Who Cried Coyote! In This take on the classic Aesop, set on the mountains of Peru, a young alpaca herder decides to play tricks by claiming there is a coyote. But he gets a well deserved lesson in honesty when his pranks go too far...

Hades and Persephone: In this retelling of the Greek myth with a dash of 90s/2000s pop music, a lonely pop idol seeks comfort in a cafe barista, unaware that she is the daughter of a health food giant.

I also have ideas for episodes featuring the Mami Wata, Anansi the spider, Paul Bunyan, the Chupacabra, & Princess Savitri.

#happily ever after fairytales for every child #fairytales for every child #hbo #fanfiction #fairytales #myths #folklore

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madetouse · 10 months

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There are literally so many celebrities I wanna see birth, ngh,,,,, I'm (embarrassingly) a theatre kid, so Jojo Levesque comes to mind,,, but outside that sphere, Florence Pugh, Jenna Ortega, AJ Cook....Okay, now i need to go take a cold shower...

UGHHH absolutely fabulous answers.

I just googled Jojo and my GODDD SHE’S HOT.. i’d kill to see that pretty face all screwed up while she pushes 😫😫

I also never actually saw don’t worry darling, but just imagine Florence in her cutie pie 1950s stepford wife get up, panicking bc her husband isn’t even home from work yet and she’s about to start pushing on the kitchen floor she just mopped xjsnsnsisoamsmx

Jenna ortega falls into my Zendaya category of angelic tiny ladies i would kill to see have to struggle around a huge baby. Jenna specifically is so sweet and subdued looking, just imagine her groaning and generally freaking out as she crowns it’s so unff

And AJ COOK MY BELOVED.. absolute princess. That like three second scene in criminal minds where she starts having contractions in the office makes my pussy throb. My pervy ass wishes they’d had her do a birth scene, or at least part of one 😭

(Off topic but to your aj cook i raise you one paget brewster…….. consider them both overdue, shaking and clinging to each other as they push together <3)

#thank you for asking!#toofull

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warningsine · 6 months

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Former colleagues and stars have paid tribute to Friends actor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday night at his home in Los Angeles.

The 54-year-old actor, beloved for his performance in the hit sitcom as the sarcastic Chandler Bing, was found dead in an apparent drowning, his representative told NBC News. A Los Angeles fire department spokesperson confirmed first responders were called to Perry’s home in Pacific Palisades about a “water emergency”.

Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Janice in Friends, said the joy Perry brought to “so many” in his “too short lifetime will live on”.

“I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared,” she wrote on Instagram.

Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mother Nora Bing, said: “I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’ … The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock.”

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, who knew Perry as a boy when Perry’s mother worked as an aide to his father, Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau, described his death was “shocking and saddening.”

“I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed,” he said.

The actor Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Perry in the remake of The Odd Couple, wrote on X: “Damn. For two years Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind, funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace.”

The actor Selma Blair wrote on Instagram that Perry was “my oldest boy friend”.

“All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day,” Blair wrote. “I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”

Mira Sorvino, who starred with Perry in the 1994 movie Parallel Lives, wrote on X: “Oh no!!! Matthew Perry!! You sweet, troubled soul!! May you find peace and happiness in Heaven, making everyone laugh with your singular wit!!!”

Actor Paget Brewster, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Kathy in season four of Friends, wrote on X: “He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”

Meredith Salenger, who starred in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon with Perry when he was 16, shared four photos of them together. “Matthew and I have known each other since [we] were 16 years old. Oh man. No words. Rest in peace sweet @MatthewPerry,” she said.

“What a tragic piece of news to read,” actor George Takei wrote. “My heart goes out to his loved ones and long time cast mates.”

Canadian-American comedian Tom Green wrote: “Shocked and saddened to just hear about the passing of Matthew Perry in a tragic drowning. He is one of the many talented and incredible success stories from my hometown of Ottawa Canada. Rest in peace Matthew.”

Broadcaster Piers Morgan called Perry “a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy. His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news.”

Warner Bros Television Group, which produced Friends for its entire run from 1994 to 2004, said in a statement: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”

NBC, the network that aired Friends, said: “He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.”

The official Friends account on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared: “We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”

#matthew perry

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thatsadbietch · 2 years

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Baking Bloopers

As island rep, it's your job to help new islanders settle in. But you're particularly excited, as this islander is not exactly new, but rather an old and beloved friend.

This one's for you @sallymoon135! I was so happy to write this one though and I hope you like it 💞

Patty is amazing, I love the cow villagers! It's a shame there's not more of them.

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You stroll along the stone walkway, a basket of baking ingredients in tow, headed toward a brown house with a red roof.

“Her style hasn’t changed a bit!” You think to yourself, a little skip in your step as you follow your self-constructed path eastward. As you said goodbye to one friend, another new one usually contacts Tom within a few days and moves on over. This friend, however, is not exactly “new.” New to your island, sure, but you two went back. It had been years since you saw each other last.

You could barely contain your excitement as you knocked on the door.

“Be right there!” a familiar voice called, and in a moment, you were greeted by a brown cow. The broom in her hoof and dust on her orange dress told you she was hard at work getting settled.

“Need a hand, neighbor?” you grinned, and your grin grew into an elated smile as comprehension washed over the bovine’s features.

“Y..Y/N?! What are you doing here!?”

“I live here!”

“So, we’re…”

“We’re neighbors again!” Patty dropped her broom and you two embraced, both of you jumping excitedly in each other’s arms.

“I can’t believe you’re here!” You exclaimed.

“I can’t believe you’re here! Tom told me the island rep would be here to say hi, but I didn’t know he was talking about my long-distance bestie!” Patty said, motioning for you to come in. Most of her things were still in boxes, but there was a couch and a refrigerator ready for use.

“I brought some stuff to make a cake with. I thought we could bake together, you know, like before.” You said a bit sheepishly, extending the basket. “My NookPhone has a pretty solid camera, too. We could make a video and post it online. If you still were looking to get your brand out there.” Patty looked thoughtfully at you.

“How now! Yes, of course! We’ll make the most fab cake this island has ever seen! We’ll go from food to fame, you and me!” She said, accepting the basket. Then paused to look around her house.

“Well, maybe after I unpack a little bit.”

“Why don’t I help you? We could be done in no time!” Patty smiled.

“Oh, my fabulous bestie! Thank you!”

You dove into the first box in front of you, which funnily enough was kitchenware. Patty might have had more kitchenware and appliances than clothes, but that was a close race. She wanted a pop star life, and she had the voice and determination to start something. But she was good at other things too, having another passion for crafting the most gourmet food out of seemingly nothing. You’d seen her work firsthand, introducing herself to you in your old neighborhood with a simple yet flavorful orange tart.

You placed her mixer on the island countertop and her various grilling and cooking utensils in cabinets while she worked on living room décor and setting up her computer. That video wasn’t going to edit and upload itself, after all.

You started on a second box, one filled with framed pictures. You figured she’d want to place these, but you couldn’t help taking a peek. There was one with her and Brewster; apparently, she used to work with him at The Roost. You found some of the other mutual friends you two shared, and some of her, a little younger and with her parents. Finally, you pulled out a framed photo of the two of you. You both were covered in flour, but your smiles were wide and goofy behind a messy countertop.

“I remember this,” you chuckled as your bovine bestie came over.

“How-now, the kitchen looks great! Thank you!” She remarked, looking over your job. “Whatcha got?”

“Check this out,” you said giddily, flipping the photo to show Patty, “Remember when you tried to teach me how to bake your blonde brownies?”

“Tried is the right word there! You didn’t have a baking bone in your body!”

“Hey, I did my best! I totally have at least one baking bone now.”

“Oh yeah? Then let’s do it! Let’s make the video!” You blanked, not expecting to be put on the spot.

“Wait, now?”

“Why not?” Patty asked, hyping you and herself up. “I found my camera stand, our NookPhones can sit on that. And I’ll be there too, duh! It’ll be okay. I won’t let you catch my house on fire.”

“Pfft,” you scoffed. “Prepare yourself, because I don’t think you’re ready to handle my baking skills.”

“The microwave doesn’t count, how-now!”

“Ouch,” you chuckled, gathering the basket you brought over while Patty set up her NookPhone.

“So, bestie, when was the last time you made a video?” Patty asked, helping to lay out ingredients so they were at their most presentable.

“Probably when our picture was taken.” You said sheepishly. After you left your neighborhood to pursue another career path, you haven’t thought too much about becoming famous. “Maybe I should just be cameraperson?”

“How about a guest star? We can still be on screen together, but not all the time. And you know you could be a guest star in my house whenever you want!” You thought that could work. Much less time and dedication on your part, since you also had a whole island full of residents to look after. But you still get to help your long-time friend with her goals. You shrugged.

“What the hell, guest star it is!”

You stood behind the NookPhone, making sure lighting and sound were all in Patty’s favor. You started a countdown.

“Three, two…” she seemed almost nervous, until “one, action!” was called, and a switch had been flipped.

“How-now, cows, bees, and all in between! My name’s Patty, and welcome to my TubeView channel!”

“She’s already got an intro and a platform? I shouldn’t be surprised,” you thought.

“Today we’ll be making a two-tier chocolate cake, using my very own recipe. And today, to help with my ultra-special very first episode is my dear friend, Y/N!” It was just you two in the house, but still, you took a deep breath before walking into the frame. Suddenly you were shy and a little anxious.

“Now Y/N, you’re the ever-so-famous island representative over at Y/Island, can you tell us just a little bit about that?”

“Um, sure…” you started, and as you started explaining briefly what you do, everything started becoming more natural. It was like being introduced to a friend of Patty’s you’d never met before.

“That sounds like a lot of hard work! Not here though, your job here will be… a piece of cake!” You paused for a moment before bursting out laughing at her terrible joke. Patty was startled, but only for a moment before she joined you.

“Yhaha/N-anahaha, it wahas a bad joke!” Patty exclaimed, leaning on the counter.

“I knohohow!” you choked out, trying to calm down.

“Ohokay, I’ll edit that out myself. Please, continue.” Patty took a deep breath and listed the ingredients needed for the cake, some residual humor still played in her voice.

“Now Y/N, first we combine the dry ingredients. Go ahead and add the flour to our bowl.” You did so, rather aggressively, giving you and Patty a fresh covering of flour. She looked at you blankly.

“Well, this feels familiar,” you said, snickering a little bit. Patty face palmed but hid a smile creeping up on her features. She glared back at you and you, measuring cup still in hand, brought it up to your mouth to give it a puff of air. This sent the remaining flour flying over your friends’ features.

You were noticeably trying not to have another giggle fit. That is until Patty took a pinch of flour from the bowl and blew it in your direction, which seemed to break the dam.

“Ohoho, it’s oohohn,” you giggled, taking a pinch as well and blowing it towards Patty, who could no longer keep a stern face and was cackling alongside you.

“Thaahat’s it!” Patty lunged, but just missed as you ran around the island, putting it between you two. You reached for more of the flour but missed as you flung it. She ran quickly around the island, more quickly than you anticipated as you tripped trying to get your legs from 0 to 100. Patty hurried and sat on your back, reaching down and finding the shallows of your underarms.

“WaitwaitwaIT! Bwahahaha! Paahahatteehehey!” You squealed at the surprise ticklish sensation. You kicked and thrashed, but being on your stomach didn’t give you much leverage as Patty was free to trail from your underarms to your ribs, sending you quickly into hysterics.

“Awww, my fabulous bestie, look at you! You’re adorable!” Patty cooed, adding to the blush forming on your face.

“Paahahahaatteeeey! STohohohohop!” you pleaded, trying and failing to grab her wrists, which was much harder to do on your belly. She giggled before responding.

“But your laugh is so wonderful, how-now! I could just tickle you all day and listen!”

“Nohohoho YOU CAHAHAN’T!! BWAHAHA!” You cried, erupting in renewed cackles as your bovine friend kneaded your hip bones. You were kicking wildly behind you as each poke, scratch, and squeeze sent a giddy current through your body. And honestly, you weren’t complaining.

“What’s wrong bestie?” Patty asked innocently as her tickles further descended you into madness, “You even said, it’s on!”

“Yohoho’re cheheheheating!!” Patty gasped at the accusation and halted her attack for a moment.

“Cheating? Absolutely not, how now! I’m actually doing you a favor!”

“What kind of favor is THIS!?” You were still trying to get out from underneath your sinister companion and thought you managed to wriggle free. However, you only managed to roll on your back; Patty still straddled your waist. And something about that look in her eye said that was exactly what she wanted.

“Well, you said you had at least one baking bone in your body. I wanted to help you find it!” Oh no.

“Patty that’s not necessary-”

“We’ll start looking here!” And with that, she began the “search” on and in between your ribs.

“Patty-EEE HEHEHE! NOOHOHOHOT AGAHAHIAN!” you cried out, grabbing her wrists, but more for something to hold onto than to pry away.

“Sorry, bestie, the process might tickle juuust a bit!” she teased, and chuckled when you covered your face, as if Patty wasn’t aware of what her words were doing.

“What do you think a baking bone would feel like, how-now? Like, how will we know I found it?” Patty asked as your giggles continued to bubble out.

“I might just have to listen for it.” She slowed, baiting the question, which you promptly asked.

“Lihehesten for it?”

“Yes! More giggles must mean I’m close, right?”

“Patty that’s not how that-WORHOHORKS!” She started her search again on your hip bones, and you threw your head back, eliciting a yelp before once again dissolving into a mad cackle.

“Hmm, I think I’m closer!” Patty grinned, slowly spidering her way to the soft part of your belly, creeping under your shirt. Her touch was feathery and light, and it was almost unbearable.

“Pahahahtty!!” Your voice went up an octave as you instinctively tried to curl in on yourself. Patty resorted to pinching your sides every time you did. “I cahahahan’t!”

“You can’t what, bestie?” Patty asked, still in a way that seemed like she was an innocent bystander in your demise.

“Ihihihit tihihckles, Pahahtty!”

“I warned you it might, how-now!” she responded gleefully, but saw your mirthful tears and thought you about had as much as you could take. “I’ll check just one more place!” She stated, but before you had time to react your bubbling titters turned boisterous as ticklish sensations shot through your body. Patty squeezed the tops of one of your knees while spidering the top of the other.

“I think I found it!... Or I might have found a funny bone. Either way, I love the laughs you have, bestie!” Patty encouraged, and your blush deepened yet again. Pretty soon you hadn’t the strength to squirm anymore, and realizing this Patty stopped and rolled off your waist, taking a seat on the floor next to you.

“Maybe we got something on camera worthy of a blooper reel!” She exclaimed.

“You are NOT putting this online!” You scolded, still catching your breath. She laughed in response and helped you to sit up.

“As many followers as you might get just by being a total cutie, I wouldn’t do that. I would use the flour fight though, that was fun!”

“It was all fun,” you said before you could stop yourself.

“It was, wasn’t it, how-now? We always have a blast together!” Patty exclaimed, wrapping her arms around your neck in a sincere hug.

“I’ve missed you, bestie! I’m so glad we’re neighbors again!” Touched, you returned her gesture.

“Me too.”

#acnh villagers #acnh #animal crossing #lee!reader #tickle fic #tickle fanfic #animal crosing new horizons

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