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willowcrowned · 4 months
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seriously considering learning to gif just so I can find a single gifset of magneto’s god-fearing man speech from x men (2000)
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sarasa-cat · 2 years
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Continuing to review (reread) ch 2 of “The Tyranny of Merit” and having old memories of WTF.
This second chapter is a brief and fast survey of the relationship between Christian theology/philosophy and the belief that work and merit are morally good.
No problem with the author’s argument but, as always, I am reminded yet again that my brain just bounces hard on anyone (in history) who attempts to use logic to explain Christianity.
As a non Christian, I didn’t study anything about it until undergrad and I was baffled by the conundrum and bassackwards (cart before horse) logic that characterized much of Great Christian philosophy.
And while other major religions have their conundrums, the logic often followed (at least in my head) even if I didn’t jive with the rhetorical stance or the conclusions.
But ffs, reading anything about the Protestant Reformation makes me want to burn things. The nonsense logic is just headache inducing.
(And fwiw, the author of Tyranny of Merit constantly calls out the logical wtfery thus comforting to my brain on fire bc ??????)
But necessary for understanding certain nations especially the US. I know ppl who are not Christian and born in other nations but moved to US when young and were part of conservative thinking and the ways in which they adopt Protestant beliefs into their non Protestant or non Christian framework is fascinating (and always struck me odd but ppl are complex).
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eternitas · 6 years
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Voltron Dance Academy AU
okay for this hear me out: I am not a professional dancer and I know jack shit about dancing but this is a fun thing spooking in my brain for a while now so bear with me please okay? okay
It’s headcanon time!
An AU where everyone is a dancer and shit
Basically there are two majour big dance academies in Altea: Voltron and Galra
It all starts by the Garrison closing down and the crew having to find a new dance academy.
Lance, Hunk and Pidge were put in a trio back in Garrison and therefore know each other and for comfort Pidge goes to see Matt and Hance join bc what else to do?
Keith is with Shiro and just “wat now”
so Shiro is just “Well Matt and I will just unwind tonight, wanna come?”
 And somehow they all end up at this open dance night, where they just have their fun and all dance a bit, until the club anounces the dance stage open for the more brave guys. 
Lance runs onto the now free dancefloor only to bump into this chick.
LO AND BEHOLD IT’S OUR GIRL BLUE
But the music aready starts and they roll wth it
Lance thought he is a great dancer, but oh boi, this girl leaves him in the dust with her precise and lively steps he is absolutely WOOED
If he is a level 10 dancer she exceeds the 70 Level line by far
Still everyone cheers them on and it’s super much fun!
Especially because both have a lot of fun together and despite not knowing each other and improvising a lot they click and dance pretty well together
Even if Blue is the one leading and hogging most of the spotlight
Shiro notices a few more people at the sidelines who seem to be with the girl, cheering for her (aside of this one chick who looks grumpy af all the time)
The next song comes on and a pretty small girl and a giant come forth bringing some BANGING JAZZ and michael jackson style steps to the floor (fedora and vest included)
They do all the stuff, from tap dance, jive, swing- a wild mixture, but stylish af
The song ends and Shiro sees the grumpy girl of the group return from the DJ. He wats to hold Keith back, but the guy already sprints onto the stage and almost clashes with this smaller girl (guess who)
And oh boi as the music sets in she gives such quick ballet moves Keith is left in the dust like Lance prior
Of course this is Keith, he aint going down without a fight and show off his own skills, but she owns the stage with her grace, as if she is flying over it, as if gravity doest exist
Keith “I dance ballet almost my entire life” Kogane is put in place by nobody else but this chick he never met and he is both furius and absolutely stunned
“Let’s get a big applause for the one and only Red Lioness of Voltroooon!”
Shiro: Voltron? Lance: Hold up! Isn’t Voltron that prestigeous dance academy?
“And now exclusevely just for this night The Lions of Voltron with their debut choreography!”
Nobody of them knows what the f is going on, but the music starts and they witness an absolutely epic dance group performanc led by this one young woman with the short black hair
It’s as if they all are one entity, their moves precise and totally synched up. 
Not only the synchrone parts, but the place swaps, the double moments, the acrobatic movements, it’s absolutely fitting and a perfect picture.
It leaves the crew absolutely stunned
The club goes back to it’s usual routine and everyone disperses.
Pidge runs at Matt (who had probably his third vodka lemon in hands) and fangirled about those quick jazz steps, the smooth movements of that very small girl that was dancing
he just nods and slurps his drink because yes mhm i have no idea what is happening, but yes let’s give my little sis some acknowledgement, god I am so drunk where is Shiro I need an adult
Hunk and Lance were basically not even listening at each other and just talking in one big waterfall about how AMAZING that just was
and Shiro quickly follows Keith who makes a B line to the girl he danced again
“What’s your name and where did you learn to dance like that?”
Red just turns to him absolutely unamused and scoffs
“Excuse me?”
Blue makes a face and gives a short whistle, but before a fight breaks out Black and Shiro pull their hotheads back
“Scarlet/Keith”
The two look at each other andd exchange soft smiles
“I’m sorry, he’s-” “It’s okay, I get it. Maybe we could talk outside?” “Yeah good idea.”
The others notice Shiro and Keith leaving and quickly travel behind.
Lance just leans against Hunk and gives Blue a charming smile
“Hey gorgeous.” And she smirks back just as flirty. “Hey there handsome~”
Count Lancce absolutely LOVESTRUCK
Red just keeps glaring at Keith and murmuring “This is ridiculous, let’s just leave.”
And before Shiro and Black can really talk a loud “There you are!” has the lions turn around, Blue just groaning annoyed.
Entrance Allura and Coran
Did I say Blue had Lance lovestruck? Oh no, boi just fell in love at first sight ho mama mia
Blue: Allura PLEASE Black: Olea, just don’t.
Allura just talks in one flow to Black about how they can’t just leave during an open end night and how they still had practice yare yare
“Allura, I get that, but we all needed a small break, just a little... change of pace, we’ve been practicing the routine non stop for the entire day.”
Cue the Crew feeling a bit awkward and third wheelie.
“And who are these guys?”
Lance: your future lover~ Green: he wished Blue: pFT
“Um, my name is Shiro. We actually just saw them all dance and heared they are called the Lions of Voltron so we... got a bit curious if they meant the academy of Voltron...”
Hunk explains that the Garrison had to be closed down and that all of them were looking for a new dance school
and immideatly everyones miens change
Red: good luck with your search then. Black jut puts two fingers to her lips to shut her up.
“Actually...” She starts with a smile and then Allura approuches them as well.
“This is actually great timing... How about we invite you to apply for Voltron?”
Some character info dumb and more word building under the cut
Blue: aka Oleander Alvaro
Called Olly or Olea by most
Specializes in Latino and hip hop
Dubbed the Blue Lion of Voltron, being in Lion Class by now
Extremely outgoing and goofy, but also very emotional and ready to throw some fists if necesary
despite seeming to have her shit together she is absolutely NOT OKAY
why be okay herself when she can make sure her crew and friends are okay? : )))))
Usually seen with her hair in a ponytail tho ofc v stylish with enough short hair framing her face
Very wavey/curly hair
absolute latino beauty
She and Red may “not get along”, but when dancing they are one entity
The dances she does with Yellow are usually just for fun, beause they have chemistry
Has no problem dancing leading parts
Green: aka Silvana Forest
for some reason people only call her Forest?
Specializes in Swing and Jazz/Tap-dance
Wears contacts, but glasses when tired
Dubbed the Green lion of Voltron
a tiny with barely 157cm
Makes a lot of compicated choreographys and steps, sometimes even acrobatic stunts
The crews intelligent brain and data manager
She likes to film practice and analyze steps to give scientific and objective tips for improvements
She usually dances pair with Yellow, but also likes to have story choreographies with Red
Snarky lil shit and dubbed ”gremlin” by Blue
You think she chill? Nah bruh she’s gona roast you if she sees fit. Totally no filter and will make you feel like shitp urely with words because she CAN
Yellow: aka Sun Désert
“All your puns on my name? I heared them already”
Specializes mostly in very traditional and classic dances like Waltz and polka and stuff
Always dances the leading parts for pairs and can adapt perfectly to everyones style
dubbed the Yellow Lion of Voltron
Such a big silent and fluffy man. Very teddy bear. Cuddles are always welcome
Basically the heart of the crew and the only male
knows how to party and have fun, but is quick to be the repsonisble mom friend (i mean he’s best friends with BLUE)
Blue uploaded Sun and Forest dancing jive on Elton Johns I’m still standing and it blew up quite positively being the starting point of putting the Lions on the radar for people
Big burly black man dancing with a tiny white girl it’s the cutest and funnies image.
He’s usully very chill but if you manage to fuck up and get him angry you have a storm coming boi
Red: aka Scarlet Rose
Aside of Black nobody calls her Scarlet, always only Red. Probably becase of her RED HAIR AND HER NTIRE NAME SCREAMING R E D
Has been dancing ballet almost her entire life but at some point she didn’t want to just dance ballet.
Actually she used to go to the Galra Academy, but then she met Alfor and... well she quit and applied to Voltron
(I have an entire post idea or her backstory so stay tuned)
Specializes in Blallet and Modern, but has a good grip on tango and other latino dances thanks to Blue
the second big Lion video was Greens recording of Reds debut solo on this song  but it was also her “trial” to see if she will stay on Voltron because he two academies have different philosophies
Obviously she was accepted
Silent but different than Sun
DANCING IS LIFE
she will dance as much as she can and always be rather practicing than anything else
gets easily frustrated with herself and prefers to dance soli than doubles
easy to aggravate and high tension 25/8
Her standarts for someone to call themselves a dancer are incredibly high
still the crew loves and values her even if their start with red were very difficult
Black: aka Noir Schwarz
Specializes in honestly everything. You give her a song and she will dance to it
She is the one making the group choreograhies
leader of the crew and the BIG MOM/BIG SIS
she has a very strong bond to everyone, but the strongest to Red as they BOTH had started at Galra and know each other the longest
used to dance a lot of pairs and duos with Zarkon but they... fell out
long story
since back then Noir suffers of chronic pain in her back and shoulders that it sometimes makes it hard for her to dance
she shoulders a lot of the problems in the group and sometimes there are fights because she is being too forgiving and nice to the bullshit that happens to her
“I have to stay strong for everyone.... I just have to keep up for the others.”
She helps out the others with their routines and will jump in for duos and the like if they are in a pinch
never complains about that stuff
“I got this.” She doesn’t got this
Infos about Voltron and Galra
Voltron is an old academy run by Leonard Weiss
He wanted for Alfor to join the comitee once he finished his course but Alfor had a terrible accident and is now on recovery rehab overseas, now Allura tries to live up to her fathers legacy
Corran does EVERYTHING, without him the school wouldn’t be able to run at all
The whole study goes for 5 years all devided in different named classes with “Lion” being the currently 5th and last class
The schools philosophy is less on the accuracy of steps and how technically well you dance and more on what feelings you can convey (thats why Red was on trial for an etire year. Her steps and technique were flawless but she seemed like a puppet)
who graduates from Voltron as a bright future to them
but because of Galra being so popular and their entire schoolbody doing anything to make Voltron seem bad and like a joke of a school their applications are almost none. 
Actually the current lions and Allura are currently their only students????;;;;;
meanwhile Galra is about to be the one dominating school in the entire city and around. Thing is that they are incredibly racist and basically the entire system is bullshit. If you aren’t on the same level as their best students you are immideatly inferior and will be made down, if you are no bowing to the tyrany of the Galra then you’ll have a bad time my riend
Voltron is strict and hard but they are “human” in that sense
but if by the time the Lion class graduates they don’t have more students the school will be closed and... well goodbye Voltron
That’s why they are fighting so hard
Altean Class exams
1st Class- a Duo, a soli, 1 group choreography (end of year)
2nd Class - 2 duo, two soli, 2 group choreography (3 times a year)
3rd Class - 3 duo, 3 soli, 2 group choreographies (3 times a year)
4th Class - 3 duo, 3 soli, 3 group choreographies (3 times a year)
5th Class - the Castapendio also known as Alchemy Trial requirements: 2 classical pieces, 2 modern of those 2 duo, 2 soli, 2 group choreographies + 2 completely free dances (makes 8 dances in total) at the end of the year To practice for the Alchemy Trial the 5th Class has no additional classes to hold.
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emmadutton1993 · 4 years
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