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carelessapples · 10 months
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pride month art challenge day eighteen: elektra abundance
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The canon queer character of the day is:
Elektra Jackson, AKA Elektra Evangelista, from Pose, who is a transgender woman.
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lucky-watcher · 8 months
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Clear your throat. Lubricate. Read that bitch
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theodorebasmanov · 1 year
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I’ve watched the third episode of the first season of “Pose”. It’s a Christmas episode – about all the Christmas stuff – presents, special events, family dinners and so on. Electra gets a huge change in her life – she’s offered “reassignment surgery” – to use a simpler language – vaginoplasty, but she needs money, so she and some of the members of her house rob some Christmas charity and while promising her girls presents, she pays all the money for her surgery. We get to see some much less pleasant events at the hospital. Pray Tell (Billy Porter’s character) visits his boyfriend and the dance teacher visits one of her best students. (Spoilers!) The next morning the student dies. This affects Damon almost directly because when he’s late to the dance lesson, he receives a tongue-lashing and gets kicked out until Blanca talks to the teacher again and then prohibits Damon going to the balls until he succeeds in his dance class and even though he’s furious at first, he agrees with her after all. Angel is pretty good at the dance floor and gets a prize on the Christmas ball, but isn’t that happy with her love life – Stan bought her a flat and promised to spend time with her and even come for at least an hour for Christmas. He even buys her a present… But then he doesn’t come and gives both presents to his wife after his boss came to his house while he was out, told his wife that Stan has a lover and tried to seduce her (but wasn’t successful in it), so on the Christmas morning Stan and his wife (her name is Patty) fight, but then he reveals both presents and tells that his boss isn’t the most honest person in the world (obviously) they reconcile. Angel, however, waited for him for almost the whole evening, but then joined her house and they had a nice family dinner everybody got the presents they wanted. The ending was very touching.
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slashonmydash · 2 years
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lvd3v · 1 year
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juanabaloo · 7 hours
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i am pretty sure no one else thinks this but Cordelia from BTVS and Elektra from Pose are like sisters to me.
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(i couldn't find great photos but hopefully this gets my point across.)
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(also Pose is great you should check it out)
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mr-333 · 1 year
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bethnoir-fic · 2 years
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When Claudia was yelling “he’s fucking a white girl with no ass!!” I know I wasn’t the only person thinking of this:
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kethabali · 9 months
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searching up pose and getting random ass results but every tv show with a 100% white cast tag is bombarded with fics gifs textposts like fuck yall and this stupid white ass website for only caring about white queers
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canary-prince · 10 months
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Blanca: You played me like a fiddle!
Elektra: Don’t flatter yourself, Blanca dear. A fiddle takes skill and years of practice. I played you like the cheap kazoo you are.
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disenchantedwarlock · 6 months
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Laser engraved this today. It’s important to remember as queer people our heritage. This show taught me about the HIV/AIDS crisis and is near and dear to my heart.
Ps. I know I spelled ferocity wrong but it’s too late to fix it now.
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no1heyyyyyyyy · 9 months
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Types of People: Cunty edition
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Cunty// “Sexy, iconic, never been done before, serving” (Urban Dictionary)
Cuntiness to me is not about how you look, but the energy you give. The sheer amount of lack of fucks someone gives is what makes them cunty. This post is for people who don’t care about others opinions, or don’t want to care about others opinions. I wanted to add different aspects of each type because I’d like for there to be more nuance to my content and I’d love to make written and visual aesthetics for these different types or base my own characters off of them. Let me know which ones you are!
Cunty- Expensive: Elektra Abundance, Miranda Priestly, Dracula, Cookie Lyons
- Having a signature “look” or aesthetic, wear a signature perfumed substance, more down to Earth compared to Lilith type, but they still appreciate opulence and a healthy dose of attitude - They demand respect in one way or another (whether it be reading someone so hard that they piss themselves in public, trying to kill your ex boyfriend, or making a girl’s hair fallout). They know their worth and they demand that their needs be met. - They care less about looking sexy and more looking polished. They want to people to think they look expensive and high end, even if that’s not the case - These are the people that have a surprising amount of tenacity, they have the willpower to get what they want, whatever the cost. People are surprised by their passion and ambition - These people dress for themselves and they refuse to look anything less than perfection. They put a lot of effort into their appearance and they like to be praised for it - Care more about success and status than the other types and can have a hard time hearing about what they are doing wrong and can’t really take criticism. - They are the ones that hype themselves up every time they walk out the door. They really like having an image (ie. being a bad bitch). - They are willing to burn the whole world down to get what they want and they will look good doing it too.
Cunty- Indifferent yet Impassioned: Luna Lovegood, Amiee Gibbs, Amelie
- Might wear a very specific style of clothes that is tailored to their interests and views on life, is passionate about their friends and can be taken advantage of easily because of their kindness or willingness to see the best in people - Very creative, love all art forms and really like to express themselves through their clothing. It’s often more colorful or abnormal that sets them visually apart from others. - The older they get, the more they learn to appreciate their autonomy and they will fight anyone who tries to take it from them. - They don’t get upset easily and often are very understanding and forgiving. Are visibly strange to other people, whether it be their clothes, disposition, voice, eye movements, or just lack of understanding or context in the given situation - Really likes to go on self dates and wants to learn more about themselves as people, they want to grow as people outside of those they care about, and are likely to find interests in more nature based activities - Appreciates all people and have an easy time seeing all sides of the same coin, seldom do they discredit something someone said unless they are incredibly angered- when they get angry they tend to be bursting at the seams with their frustration and ire- especially because they don’t feel it very often, it builds inside of them and bursts at inopportune moments - Could be laughed at or talked about for their apparent strangeness, purely because they live differently than others and experience things differently. They try their best to soldier on, but it does make them sad to know that not everyone is able to appreciate others as they can. - They are very flamboyant in their approach to life, very animated and aren't able to contain their excitement for things. Because of this they are very easy to read. Don’t ask for much from people and really just want to be happy- they deserve the world.
Cunty- Intense: Toph Beifong, Imperator Furiosa, Sevika, Maeve Wiley
- These are the people that are more scary to others, the ones that put others off for whatever reason. It could be that they wear more avant garde or subculture-based clothes, their general attitude towards others, or just their willingness to whoop ass on any given day - These are the people that get out of bed and chain themselves to a building in protest, the ones that are willing to stage a coup and take down a totalitarian government - They walk around with “I’m a bad bitch, you can’t kill me” vibes, and nobody wants to mess with them, because they can and will annihilate people - Willing to do the dirty work in order to achieve their goals, passionate as hell and willing to die for their cause - Effortlessly terrifying, big RBFs on these bitches, and it’s amazing. So many people admire them because of their energy, they just ooze the willingness to get into difficult conversations in order to get the job done - They are alluring, though, they make a statement just by being in the room  - My loves that are a part of this group are aggressively supportive and willing to fight anyone who dares mess with their people. Are the ones that will slap you to get you to understand your own stupidity.  - Unwaveringly aware of their worth and value, understand that they can bring a lot to the table if people would just let them - Part of the reason why they care so much is because a lot of them have been through a lot on their own and had to cope in more unsavory ways for one reason or another. There is no reason for these people not to get infinite smooches from me. - Isn’t able to understand compliance and absolutely hates being seen as weak or being weak, because to them once someone gets to that point they lose their competency. They are afraid to cry, afraid to be emotional, and have a hard time being open about their emotions to others. They aren't able to accept that people may care about them and that they are loved. Just because someone sees their value doesn’t mean they feel valued.  - Most definitely Queer.
Cunty- The Full On Lilith Moment: Kat Hernandez, Maddie Perez, Prudence Night
- These are the ones that love to look seductive, bold, and sexy. They may or may not be wanting attention from others- you’ll never know - But they always capture gazes from anyone that looks at them, this is because their energy fills the room, and they seldom aren’t looking to intimidate people in some way.  - Very loyal to the people they care about, but can quickly become disillusioned if the people they feel close to disappoint them in some way (rational or not),  if they aren’t feeling appreciated, or are betrayed in one way or another. - Goes for opulence and luxury always, they want good quality in all aspects of their life (partners, clothes, shoes, decor, friends, education, living situations, etc.) - Can easily fall into the trap of wanting things they can’t have, or dressing for others so they can get validation. But, you’ll find that they always get to a point in their life where they dress how they want and aren’t going to suffer fools anymore - Sarcasm on point, dry sense of humor, often sits on the sidelines and laughs at the bullshit in front of them. However once it gets too much they will go into the ring themselves so that they can wring someone’s neck. - May have a hard time understanding their value outside of their looks or body. And, they really like to indulge in themselves. On the outside they may seem to be very shallow, but they really care about people and how they feel. They are very empathetic people who can easily be taken for granted due to how much of themselves they put into their relationships- romantic or otherwise. - They know that life isn’t worth living if you don’t feel good in the clothes you’re wearing. These people may spend a lot of time on self maintenance and grooming because they just like to feel pampered - They spend a lot of time with their loved ones and spend a lot of money/time on/with them, they are fiercely protective of their people and causes they care about - Extremely open to different types of beauty and completely understands the lack of diversity in the beauty industry, they are very active when it comes to working towards a common goal, and are willing to shank a bitch if it gets the point across - Will protest and show support for many different movements- especially underserved peoples and will stab a bitch with their heels if they dare to utter a slur in their presence - Will absolutely punch nazis
Cunty- Casual and Tired- but still serving: Tiana, Sarah Bailey, Molly Abrams, Piper Halliwell, Blanca Evangelista, Bonnie Bennet
- This archetype is my favorite, because it references underserved or underappreciated characters in media. The ones that no one appreciates or respects. But, they are all survivors. If something is wrong, they are the ones to get that shit done. - They may look more normal than the rest, they may not always turn heads. But, they have hearts of lions and spirits to match.  - People can sense that. Their willingness to fight, their willingness to do what needs to be done. To throw caution to the wind for their loved ones. - The loyalty of these people is ridiculous, they will stand by their people through thick and thin, always the silent protector. - All I want for these guys is for them to get the appreciation they deserve because they are allowed to be taken care of too. There is so much love to go around and they need to start accepting some for themselves - I implore that my loves that fall in this category turn love inwards and stop helping people who do not appreciate your sacrifice, who are not able to see the value you bring to their life - I ask that they focus on their health, to eat food that they like, get enough sunshine, read a good book, watch their favorite movie, see their friends at least once a week, break up the monotony, stand up for themselves at work, set better boundaries with people, unlearn any codependency they may have learned or allowed, give up the toxic things in their life (whether they drink too heavily, smoking a lot to escape their pain, gamble to feel some semblance of excitement, have sex because they feel the need to punish themselves, restrict their eating because they don’t feel like they are enough for people, spend time on social platforms that make them stressed or angry, etc.)  - This archetype may be the most outwardly ordinary, but the cuntiest thing about them is their resolution and willingness to get the job done. - Their independence and self accountability shines in the way they treat people. Their vibes are more down to earth but by far the most powerful because they have been through so much, and just spending a little bit of time with them it is easy to see how much they do for the people around them and the amount that they sacrifice.  - The love I have for these people is insurmountable, keep on truckin’ all of you. You are loved and respected in this space as long as you give that same love and respect back.
All right, my loves. Have a wonderful day, drink enough water and eat good food! And, always stay safe.
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theodorebasmanov · 1 year
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I’ve watched the second episode of the first season of “Pose”. So, balls continue and so do the competitions continue too and our young house (Spoilers!) wins two times in a row and are very proud of it. Then one guy called Ricky invites Damon on a date and they walk on the pier, kiss and dance together, however, when Ricky starts touching Damon’s ass and Damon says he’s not ready Ricky backs up and agrees to go on another date. Unfortunately (or not), Damon’s dancing teacher offers him to go to a ballet at the same time and Damon decides that dancing is more important than love life. Damon crying in the ballet is just such a mood I also cry at the theatre a lot. Anyway, Ricky waits for him in vain and when Damon tries to talk to him later and apologize Ricky says that everything is over. However, next time Damon invites him to go to the theatre together Ricky agrees. Discrimination of transgender gay women of colour in a gay bar. That’s what happens to Blanca and she tries to fight against it and even skips a ball for that. Police, seriously?! White young gays call police on a trans woman?! Because Blanca didn’t show up on the ball and Electra (The leader of the house Blanca left in the first episode.) gets her out of prison. Angel continues her weird relationship with Stan, who finds her in some sex club… I’ve read about such a place in “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides. Where sex workers (mostly those considered “odd” as here – a transgender woman, or in the book where it also was a transgender woman and an intersexual person) are in glass boxes and entertain clients, who can watch, but not touch. Stan is pretty possessive over her and says that she loves her because she’s the only real person in his life. She offers her to buy her a place of her own. Funny thing is that he actually does! He asks for a bonus at work and his understanding boss (sarcasm) gives it to him on two conditions – telling the truth about his lover and working weekends when required. So, he buys a dishwasher for his wife and a flat for Angel. The ending with classical music and the montage was just perfect! (The dance itself, however, was the wrong one, because it was «In the Hall of the Mountain King» by Grieg and I’m not sure if ballet on this music even exists… Okay, I’ve checked, it does, but it looks nothing like we saw on stage at the end.)
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Elektra Abundance-Evangelista from Pose (2018) is trans! (Canon)
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If someone says they can’t watch an emotionally heavy show, don’t try to convince them to watch it before they’re ready.
*TW: discussion of a lot of the heavy topics explored in the show “Pose,” particularly homophobia, transphobia, evangelical Christianity, and the HIV/AIDS crisis.*
I just need to get this off my chest: life has been extremely rough recently. I’m an activist and I work way too much and my emotional bandwidth has already been stretched to the breaking point. I love watching movies and getting way too attached to TV shows, but I have to be very careful with what I watch. As a bi demisexual whose mother doesn’t 100% approve of her, and a researcher of Alan Turing, I’m particularly careful watching things that might be upsetting that speak of hatred towards the LGBTQIA+ community.
After watching the fabulous Trixie Mattel and Katya review “Pose,” I knew I wanted to watch it one day. But I also knew that they topics discussed (the HIV/AIDS crisis and how the LGBTQIA+ community was completely ignored as they were suffering through this plague; gay and trans kids being rejected by homophobic & transphobic parents; transphobia, racism, sexism, death, Christian fanatics incorrectly quoting the Bible to be homophobic) would be very personal to me and would most definitely trigger me.
I decided I would wait to watch it until I was in a better headspace. I told a friend of mine exactly that, that I was afraid of being triggered by the subject matter. Then they told me that while “Pose” does mention those topics, it’s surrounded by positive moments. They heavily implied that the joyous moments far outweighed the heavy ones.
So I decided to give it a shot, and I immediately regretted it. Within the first 10 minutes, even though the intro is definitely joyous, it shows a scene of violent homophobia and two patients clearly being told for the first time that they are HIV+.
I honestly feel misled now by someone I trusted. Not intentionally or maliciously or anything, but I still feel upset.
I get people wanting to enjoy the things you enjoy, and I get wanting as many people as possible to enjoy as groundbreaking and essential a show as “Pose,” especially if they’ve already expressed interest in it. But don’t minimize the heaviness of the show and don’t make it seem like it’s going to be positive when it’s not. I don’t always need to watch a positive show, but if I tell you I’m stretched thin and need to wait, be more cognizant.
My favorite show is Chernobyl, and I would love for my best friend to watch every single scene of it with me. But when she tells me she can’t bear to watch the scenes of people suffering with ARS because it makes her think of her daughter in that situation, I don’t tell her they just look sunburned and to give it a shot.
Idk, people shouldn’t have to cater to other people all the time, but a little more awareness would have been nice is what I’m saying.
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