#infectious podcast

[emcads]

I’m not sure how exactly to phrase this but let yourself be genuine about your interests. not everything has to be ironic you can be cringe fail and wholeheartedly obsessed with something and it’s a lot more charming than the sardonic false coolness. we are all here for a short time and a good time and liking weird stuff with other weird people is one of life’s rare pleasures.

#someone sent me a podcast where the guy had gone to a dark shadows convention and he spent the whole time being like #‘’oh this is weird *I’M* the weird one I’m at a convention’’ #bro it’s fine. it’s literally fine #I can’t imagine living my life in fear of being perceived as weird I love dressing up like a 50’s woman I love pirates and ren faires #life can be so delightful and colorful if you let it and contrary to that voice of self doubt in your head #it brings delight to other people to see people dressed as I often am #(like a weirdo) #joy is infectious. genuine love and enjoyment is infectious. trust me!! #ooc. ( ࿐ྂ ) lesjibbities dangereuses.

[whiteshipnightjar]

If you miss Andy laughing his heart out, want to hear him tell a story about officiating his sister-in-law's wedding and his daughter riding a pony, and talk about ice cream, this Doughboys' podcast ep is for you.

#andy samberg #this was so funny and ridiculous #andy's laugh is so infectious i love him #and all those stories are so hilarious #doughboys podcast #interview #neil campbell #andy being cute buds with neil is so sweet #also idk why (but i do i mean i'm me) but i lol'ed so hard when andy said joanna doesn't like lucky charms ice cream lmao #and andy and joanna listening to joanna sternberg is heartwarming #the freakin pony story is gonna be a gag for a long time at theirs lol

[tacticalgrandma]

Today in things I’d be searching on JSTOR if I was still at a university: every protest/resistance movement started by migrants held in US detention

#for my undergrad thesis i wrote abt one at guantanamo in the 90s #& a hunger strike by haitian migrants at a florida detention center in the 80s #but i was looking specifically for the intersection of xenophobia & infectious disease w that #& i just finished a podcast abt a hostage crisis at a prison holding cuban refugees who were in complete legal limbo #it’s called white lies it’s quite good #anyway. i think these events can vanish in history v easily #but just finding them stumbling across them/doing undergrad lvl research #makes me wonder how many there are thruout our history

[serenity-the-firefly]

not me being genuinely sad about the finale of a podcast that ended in 2018 and that i’ve already listened to twice!!!!

#our fair city #WHAT CAN I SAY THEY GET ME EVERY TIME…. #the thing abt ofc is that i think the writing can be weak and sometimes its hard to follow and overall not the best podcast i’ve heard but- #you can just tell that everyone workjng on it had so much love for the project and each other and also had a blast making it!!! #its infectious! #like maybe the plots can be ehhh sometimes but all the characters are so good #those are my friends!!!! #thoughts

[goodqueenaly]

I posted about it a few days ago, but if you haven’t seen, Steven Attewell, perhaps better known on here as @racefortheironthrone, just passed away.

Steven Attewell wasn’t just a great writer and analyst (though he obviously was), nor just a great podcaster (though he was that too), nor just a great academic mind (though he was that as well). Attewell was a supremely kind, thoughtful, funny, and upstanding human being, someone I was very fortunate to call my dear friend. Hardly a day or two went by without one of us bouncing ideas for an essay or post off the other, or swapping some historical trivia, or sharing thoughts about the latest MCU project. When I got engaged, he was one of the first people I told, and whenever I, say, read a book about New York’s gilded age, or listened to a podcast episode about Reginald Pole, or learned that some Americans were still using hand crank phones into the 80s (no, really), I often thought “Attewell would appreciate that”. 

Even now, it seems utterly surreal to think of him as passed. Just a week before he died, I had been telling him how much my fiancé adored his X-Men ‘97 podcast. A few days before, he and I had been joking about the recent east coast earthquake. I knew how excited he was about his “Tyrion IX” ASOS CBC essay, since he and I had been discussing it in the weeks before he died, and his Tumblr posts right to the end displayed that same high quality you could always expect from him. I keep waiting for my messenger app to pop up with his name again, or his familiar avatar to appear at the top of my Tumblr feed with another ask from him. 

We have lost a giant of the ASOIAF community, but far more importantly, we have lost a very good person. Read some of Attewell’s works - “Who Stole Westeros” is a seminal piece IMO, as is his CBC analysis of “Eddard XI”, but you can’t go wrong with anything he wrote, and if I tried to list every piece I could recommend from him it would be a novel in itself. Listen to some of his podcasts or vlogs - his excitement over X-Men ‘97 is infectious. Keep reading and writing, just as he was doing. Miss him and grieve, by all means, but know that for the many people, myself included, he inspired and touched and interacted with, his memory and impact won’t be forgotten. 

#racefortheironthrone

[thydungeongal]

I want to listen to some podcasts of indie TTRPG systems. I've only listened to The Adventure Zone, so hopefully something with shorter story arcs. Can you recommend or petition the hive mind?

I'm currently into Three of Hearts (@threeheartscast), an all-queer actual play using Spaces Kings; however it doesn't quite satisfy the shorter story arcs requirement, as it is very much one ongoing narrative.

But as far as showcasing indie RPGs goes I think there's nothing better than Jeff Stormer's Party of One (@partyofonepod) where each episode Jeff plays a single session of a new indie RPG with a guest. It's a lot of fun and I think Jeff is doing fantastic work to spread awareness of indie RPGs.

There's also One Shot by James D'Amato, which as befits its name is all about doing one shots of indie and lesser known TTRPGs. The difference being that there's a party of players.

Riley Hopkins (@revryebread), the creator of Interstitial, a heavily Kingdom Hearts-inspired PbtA game, also hosts an Interstitial podcast! I am not up to date on the podcast, but they recently started a new season, Infinity, which is hosted on the Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends podcast on @moonshotpods. Riley has also been a guest on the aforementioned Party of One and their episodes are a delight to listen to, Riley and Jeff have a really infectious energy. :)

Finally the boys of online, the Anime Sickos (@animesickos) have done an actual play called Shuffle Quest where there was an ongoing story but each six-episode arc of that story would have a change of setting and rules system! It's also finished, so you know you can listen to it from start to finish with no loose ends.

And I mean now that I did mention the sickos, they have had a few guest episodes where their guest ran an RPG for them: Quinn Wilson ran the boys a session of Hard Wired Island in Shin Sicko City, the aforementioned Jeff Stormer ran them a one-shot where they had to steal the Chrono Trigger (the McGuffin from the game of the same name), and recently Grant Howitt of Spire, Heart, and Goblin Punks fame ran them a session of Goblin Punks.

But yes, I also beseech the hivemind for recommendations :)

#thydungeongal answers

[paisleypens]

spencer agnew flirty slow burn office romance <3

too cool pt. 1 | spencer agnew x f!reader

new fav pic btw

thank you so much for the ask, i totally will write more parts to this i just got sudden motivation after watching spencer on miles’s podcast!!

part 2!!

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In the heart of the Smosh office, where creativity never ends, Spencer Agnew sat at his cluttered desk, his attention focused on his and Alex's empty idea list. He adjusted his glasses and ran a hand through his tousled hair, deep in thought. The rhythmic tapping of his foot was interrupted by the soft steps of mary janes approaching his desk.

"Hey, Spencer, got a minute?" A cheerful voice broke through his concentration, and he looked up to find Y/N, standing in the doorway of the games pod with a warm smile.

"Of course," Spencer replied, giving her his full attention. Y/N was known for her infectious and gorgeous smiles and unwavering dedication to her projects, qualities that everyone obviously admired. Today she was wearing something only Spencer could describe as librarian chic, while still having her own edge. Everyone in the office was cool, but Y/N was cool in a way he was enamored by.

Y/N walked next to him, her smile brightening the room from her excitement. "I just wanted to run a few ideas by you for the new video. I think we can take it in a totally different direction and make it stand out."

Spencer leaned back in his chair, intrigued. "I'm all ears. What do you have in mind?"

For the next, who knows how long, they dove into brainstorming, bouncing ideas off each other with ease. Spencer found himself suddenly energized by Y/N's creativity. Slowly they dived into a conversation about common interests and nerdy gossip, and Spencer couldn't help but notice the way her eyes lit up when they landed on a particularly intriguing concept. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, blending professional insights with personal anecdotes. Spencer learned about Y/N’s love for travel and her quirky sense of humor, while she discovered his penchant for classic literature and obscure movie references.

As the clock ticked towards evening, they wrapped up their discussion, satisfied with the direction they had charted for the new video. Y/N stood up, stretching her arms with a contented sigh. "Thanks for the brainstorming session, Spence. It was exactly what I needed."

“… Oh yeah, of course," Spencer replied, a genuine smile gracing his lips at the nickname he enjoyed too much coming from you. There was a spark between them, one that went beyond professionalism. It was a spark he couldn't ignore, a silent promise of something more waiting to be explored.

As Y/N bid him goodnight and left the office, Spencer sat back in his chair, his mind buzzing with thoughts. The lines between friendship and something deeper blurred, leaving him with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty.

- - -

The days that followed their fruitful brainstorming session passed in a whirlwind of scripts, rehearsals, and endless cups of coffee. Spencer found himself looking forward to each interaction with Y/N, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Yet, beneath the surface of their professional behavior, an unspoken tension simmered, a delicate dance of hidden glances.

It was during a particularly chaotic day, with agonizing shooting delays and creative blocks hindering progress, that Spencer found himself seeking solace in the quiet of the meeting room. He leaned back in his chair, eyes fixed on the ceiling as he tried to untangle the jumble of thoughts in his mind.

A soft knock on his door pulled him from his silence, and before he could respond, Y/N peeked her head in, a sympathetic smile on her lips. "Hey, mind if I come in?"

"Of course, please," Spencer replied, grateful for the interruption. Y/N stepped into the space, closing the door behind her with a gentle click.

"Rough day?" she asked, taking a seat two spots away.

Spencer chuckled wryly. "You could say that. Sometimes, my mind just..."

Y/N nodded in understanding, her gaze softening. "I know what you mean. It's fighting gratefulness that your job is this but… your job is this."

They shared a moment of quiet understanding, the weight of shared challenges weaving a bond between them that went beyond words. Spencer found comfort in Y/N's presence, a sense of calm amidst the chaos of their days.

"I have an idea," Y/N said suddenly, her eyes lighting up with enthusiasm. "Why don't we take a break from the scripts and go grab some fresh air? A change of scenery might do wonders for our creativity."

Spencer hesitated for a moment, his mind already racing with deadlines and unfinished tasks. But the genuine warmth in her eyes told Spencer to follow her anywhere she wanted to go. "That sounds like exactly what we need," he agreed, standing up and grabbing his jacket.

They stepped out of the office into the crisp afternoon air, the sun casting a golden glow over the bustling streets. As they walked side by side, their conversation shifted from work to personal anecdotes, sharing stories and different favorites, ones even Shayne couldn’t guess.

With each step, Spencer felt the unspoken tension between them growing stronger, a magnetic pull that left him both exhilarated and apprehensive. He stole glances at Y/N when she wasn't looking, admiring the way her eyes sparkled with passion and her laughter filled the air. Unknown to him, Y/N did the same, watching his eyes crinkle at every joke, searching for that look after every one she made.

They found a quiet bench in a nearby park, surrounded by the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant sounds of city life. Spencer took a deep breath, the weight of deadlines momentarily forgotten as he savored the simpleness.

"Thanks for dragging me out of the office," Spencer said, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between them.

Y/N smiled, her gaze softening. "Anytime. Sometimes, we need to step away from the chaos to find clarity."

“Poetic.”

Their eyes met, a silent understanding passing between them. In that moment, Spencer knew that their bond was something special, something worth exploring. But as the sun began to set and they returned to the studio, he couldn't shake the lingering question in his mind - what would happen if they were more?

#smosh #smosh fanfiction #spencer agnew #spencer agnew x reader #smosh x reader #smoshblr #paisleypens

[great-and-small]

Hii! Are there any good birding podcasts out there you'd recommend?

I don’t actually listen to any birding podcasts but maybe some folks can make recommendations in the notes.

I read lots of books about birds but don’t consume much other birding media. My one exception to that, which I highly highly recommend, is the show Extraordinary Birder on National Geographic. Christian Cooper is such a joyful birder and it is abundantly clear he has been studying and admiring animals his whole life. I love how he understands what birds can mean to people; and his joy in his travels is infectious.

Whether you’re a seasoned lifelong birder or someone just kind of fond of birds you will love this show. I really recommend checking it out!

#asks #extraordinary birder #Christian cooper #I would kill to bird with him he seems so fun #birding

[m-jelly]

hi jelly can I request something so I am a shy girl so can you do Levi and the veterans have a shy girlfriend please 🥺 if so thank you 😁 ps love your work. ❤️

Thank you @ladycheesington for the help.

Shy reader x Vets Headcanons.

Hange:

Hange is full of confidence and very certain of herself. She's outgoing too. So, she'll be your social butterfly helper. If you're shy in public situations, she will lead the conversations and encourage you as well.

Hange will teach you how to be more confident in yourself by being your loud cheerleader.

If you wanted to stay away from everyone and remain inside, she would create a comfort room full of blankets and books while you listen to music or podcasts.

She would help you do things but wouldn't do things for you. She would be with you as you do things and if you say you can't do it due to being shy, she would tell you that you can and urge you to do it.

She would encourage you to be a bit more outgoing and help you to be less shy over time.

Mike:

Mike is a quiet man but he is confident in himself. He tends to keep to the people he knows and is the type to prefer a nice relaxing company. So, he would keep you close and relax a lot with you.

If you wanna avoid socialising, he would be okay with that too. He's happy to just be with you.

Mike is more of a go-out-in-nature type of person, so he'd prefer to go out on nature walks with you and just hold your hand. He'd take you to all sorts of places.

Mike would order things for you. He's not shy, he's just quiet. He's happy to take the lead and do things for you if you're too shy, but in the modern world, he'll probably use apps for things. He's just a chill man.

Mike's so chill that it is infectious, so you feel relaxed too.

Erwin:

Erwin is very confident and organised, so having a shy girlfriend wouldn't bother him one bit. He'll take the lead always and he loves organising things, so you won't need to worry about organising a single thing.

Erwin always takes your feelings into account, he understands you're shy and the difficulties you have so he makes sure he doesn't push any boundaries you have and he makes sure he knows all your boundaries as well.

He's patient with you as well if you're shy for asking for things, you can take your time and he's happy to wait.

Erwin would slowly introduce you to his first, he'd mainly start with Mike and Levi because they're easy and calm people to get to know.

He's happy to book things for you too mainly because he likes being organised and he's happy to do it. He will over time encourage you to start doing things for yourself and when you do, he showers you in praise.

Levi:

Levi isn't a social person and he won't understand you like him unless you tell him. So, with him it will take a long time before you become a couple because he'll assume you won't like him, but his friend's will encourage him. So, you're gonna have to get brave with him.

Levi doesn't tend to socalise much, he likes his own company and yours. So, your couple life would be very much at home dates and doing things at home.

He will take the lead with things and book things for you. Levi is confident. People assume he is shy, but he's just quiet and doesn't like most people (which is very relateable). He'll book things in for you and will encourage you to break out of your shell more.

You'd spend a lot of time in a comfy and cosy environment with him, so cuddling a bit, reading book, watching movies and playing games.

Levi would help you be less shy as well. He'd give you little tasks so you can be a little more independant. He doesn't mind that you rely on his so much because your shy, but at the same time if you continue being super shy he will worry terribly about you if he ever has to go somewhere for a long time. Levi just wants you to be a bit braver for your own benefit at the same time he will try and open up a lot more, it'll be a little deal he'll have with you.

#levi ackerman #levi #aot levi #snk levi #levi x you #levi x y/n #levi x reader #erwin aot #attack on titan erwin #erwin smith #erwin x you #erwin x reader #mike aot #mike attack on titan #miche aot #mike zacharius x reader #miche x reader #aot hange #hange zoë #snk hange #hange x y/n #hange x reader #hange x you #hange zoe x you #jelly fanfics

[icyg4l]

Pick-A-Child Star: Inner Child Messages

In honor of Black History Month, I am continuing the series of highlighting Black icons while prioritizing the spiritual needs of Black Americans. Pick the image that resonates with you most.

Left-to-Right (1-3): Keke Palmer, Aleisha Allen, China Anne McClain

If you chose Pile One, you resonate with the energy of Keke Palmer. As we all know, she is a multi-talented human being. She is a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, talk show host, podcaster and model. Her name is synonymous with the phrase 'busy bee'. Her infectious personality has followed us through movies and tv shows like True Jackson VP, Scream Queens, Akeelah and the Bee, Nope and much more. She continues to grace the screens with her charismatic nature.

"You're always wondering what you're not, can't you be happy with what you've got?"

When you were younger, you may have watched the tv show, 'How to Rock', starring Cymphonique. The premise of the show is navigating the social castes of high school. I channeled the theme song for this show. You really need to show some more gratitude, man. What's in your imagination is being reflected on the outside world; just enjoy the moment. Your brain is on overload all the time and you really need to rest. On Valentine's Day, you should give yourself some 'me time'. Another message that I get from your inner child is that you need to go play! For some of you, I sense that you're reluctant to let someone into your life when they have good intentions. I think high school plays a big role into why you navigate the world the way that you do. You are not in high school anymore! You are officially responsible for your own shit (that means the emotional trauma too, boo). Your inner child also wants you to know that you should take up some karate/self-defense classes. It is imperative that you learn how to stick up for yourself physically, not just verbally. Lastly, if you have lost a father figure, you should do that thing to honor his legacy such as getting a tattoo of him, getting a portrait painted of him, starting that company and naming it after him. You are your father's offspring, you know?

If you chose pile 2, this means you resonate with the energy of Aleisha Allen. She is most famously known for her roles in the 'Are We There Yet?' film series and School of Rock. Her cheeky portrayal of these characters solidified her as a Black child star icon. After starring in these classic films, she took on smaller roles in 'The Electric Company' and indie films. Since then, she has acquired a Bachelor's degree at Pace University and a Master's degree at Columbia University in Communication Science and Disorders to fulfill a career as a speech pathologist.

“I gets down, I don’t play”

Some of you may be in the midst of choosing a major after being undecided for so long. Some of you may switch majors a lot. Your inner child wants you to choose something that makes them come alive this time. In other words, choose a career path that's not boring to you. You could have ADHD/ADD or some type of learning disability. You need to slow down because you’re inviting some disingenuous energy. Your inner child does not trust the people that are around you. Your light shines too bright to be staying in spaces where you're not celebrated. This made me think of a video of Megan Thee Stallion talking about walking out of rooms where you don't feel comfortable. Do exactly that, my love. Everything will work out just fine if you believe that it will. Your inner child wants you to be as optimistic about this transition as possible. And lastly, you don't have to tolerate anyone's behavior, or quite frankly anything. If you feel like you have to put up with someone's bull, then you need to leave. You guys were quite the sassy kids, weren't you? Now, where did all of that energy go? Why are you dimming yourself down just to appeal to others? It doesn't matter if you're in a corporate meeting or a classroom filled with white people, you speak your mind. You know what's going on, don't be intimidated.

If you chose Pile 3, you resonate with the energy of China Anne McClain. She is known for her roles in Daddy’s Little Girls, A.N.T. Farm, the Descendants series and Black Lightning. Her range in roles highlights her witty, yet dramatic personality, which is the reason for any drawn interest in her. She is also a singer-songwriter who was once in a girl group with her older sisters, Lauryn and Sierra. Since then, she has documented her spiritual journey on social media after quitting acting.

“I’ve got friends on the other side”

This is the pile that I would probably choose. This is the pile of the hoodoos/witches/spiritualists/occultists. Your inner child wants you to know that the spells you’ve been casting have been working. As a child, you may have had some experiences with ghosts/spirits. Nobody believed you but who cares? They’re your friends now. There may be a cousin that you haven’t seen/talked to in a while. Please talk to them! Your inner child misses them so much! It doesn’t matter if you’re not on good terms with them, please go do it. For some reason, you should go play hide and seek. This could also mean that you should prepare for an item of yours to go missing temporarily. It could also mean that you will find out some information that you’ve been searching for. Finally, if you feel like you have nowhere to go, think again! Your inner child wants to go to place where you once frequented. This could be the beach, an arcade or the park. Go have a picnic. Go insert those coins/swipe that card into your favorite apocalypse game. Go dig your toes into the sand! You are going through self-actualization and it is important that you stay grounded. Be prepared to step into uncomfortable positions. Connecting with your inner child is a way to do so. It is essential for your growth as a person.

#law of assumption #manifesting #neville goddard #hoodoo #tarot #tarotreading #astro notes #pick a card #pac reading #pick a pile #divination #pick an image #spirituality #tarot deck #tarotcommunity

[sgiandubh]

What did Caitriona say about Christian Bale after working with him?!

Dear Christian Bale Anon,

I just wrote 'notoriously difficult'. I never implied she said anything along those lines herself. But your OTT reaction immediately unmasked you, dear Stan Militia Anon.

It took me exactly 30 seconds to Google find the most interesting public statements she made about working with Bale and Damon on set:

Namely, a Sarina Bellissimo podcast for the Irish radio station Spin FM, on November 19, 2019:

This statement resumes it all - but it still makes for an interesting listen (has it been posted before? I suppose it must have, her Stans will post every single shred she ever uttered):

Plus, on the very same day, an interview for Steven Weintraub's Collider (https://collider.com/caitriona-balfe-interview-ford-v-ferrari-outlander-season-5/), which reads along the same lines:

And then, you have this:

Bale is mentioned around the 0:23 mark and I have to say, the contrast with all the rest of the interview is palpable. She is tense and a bit uneasy. Body language is a bitch, I know.

That being said, remember (LOL) these are public statements. What exactly did you want or expect her to say? And, if I may add, what exactly did you want or expect me to say, too?

Ignore your submission? Lie about it - and give you the opportunity to brownnose me in public?

You probably don't know me, Anon. Also, use your logic: she sounded very enthusiastic about her experience with him, on set - I'll give you this and again, this is absolutely polite, civilized, normal, expected (insert anything you want here, really). But it takes two to tango, don't you think?

Well...How about this cast Q&A at the Toronto International Film Festival's screening (September 10, 2019)? I think the real dynamic is showing and mind you: he never mentioned C, his screen wife. Who stood almost next to him, on stage: her expression is interesting to analyze, perhaps halfway between being starstruck and keeping a brave face:

Not a single time. And barely, if at all, in all the other interviews. And I am not very sure he even looks at her while she's talking (he isn't reacting to her infectious laughing, so long for the fish). This guy presents himself as a sociopathic boor.

Sidenote: funny thing that a new bride talks about the importance of marriage teamwork and mentions Ma and Pa. I rest my case.

Back to our topic, I have to say the Irish press didn't seem to like Bale at all. Irish Central, for example, is very kind to C, but less so to Bale (https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/caitriona-balfe-ford-v-ferrari):

I think I gave you enough attention for today. Now go take this answer elsewhere. On your own page (remember the address?) or as an Anon to the Amateur Eugenicist. She loves those slap-a-shipper, cheap gossip wares. She'll probably publish you.

#anon #fandom #shitshow

[misslavenderlady]

MONSTER MANIA CON POST!!

This weekend was an absolute dream come true! Everything I had hoped and dreamed for my very first convention. And I'm incredibly grateful that I got to be there with @ghoulgeousimmaculate @bloodsuckingfiends & @silvermaplealder (and his friend Jess). Everyone was so kind and fun to be around. I'll give the rundown of who I met in this post and I'll add another post later on with more pictures!

💜💜💜

The first day Ghoulie and I checked in early and got all dolled up to meet Alex Winter first. I got both an autograph and a photo op with him. He seemed a little tired/out of it and I assume that's because he JUST got back from the U.K. and went straight to the convention. His photo op was super quick and I was only able to pose next to him, not with him.

But still, he was super cool and was very happy when I told him how I introduced my fiancé to the Bill & Ted trilogy. I also showed him an art commission I requested of Ricky Coogan! He was a nice dude overall 😄

The second day Maple and I dressed up as David and Michael! I even got the honor of doing his makeup to make the cosplay extra authentic. He gave me some of his amazing, homemade stickers as a "thank you"! He was hands down the best looking David cosplayer in the whole convention.

I got to get an autograph from Heather Langenkamp before doing a selfie with her. I was the last one to see her before she left for photo ops. She was an absolute delight! I talked about listening to her episode on the Dead Meat podcast and we had a bonding moment over that. When I posed with her, I did a peace sign and she copied the pose.

Then she said "that's such a coincidence because I wear THIS every day!" and she pulled out a necklace with a peace sign charm. She was just so delightful 😊

Billy was an absolute dream. He has the most warm, caring look in his eyes and was very interested when I talked about how The Lost Boys got me back into writing. I was getting a little emotional, and I could tell he was on standby if I needed some help.

I had a photo op with him later, but I paid an extra $10 for a selfie with him. My hand was trembling from my nervousness and he was kind enough to hold it steady so I could take the picture. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time I interacted with him. 🥰

Also, I picked out a picture of Paul and Dwayne to be signed as a way to honor Brooke. When Billy saw it he said "awww I love this pic! 🥺" I was fighting tears ngl.

Kiefer was an incredible guy!! I decided just to do a photo op and not an autograph because people were lining up at 3 IN THE DAMN MORNING and I wasn't about to do that lol. He loved the outfits that Ghoulie and Maple wore, and it was such a delight seeing his smile. He was so kind with me. Very welcoming and didn't hesitate to shake my hand or wrap an arm around me for our picture! I think he was still is a great mood after seeing Maples perfect cosplay lol

The last celeb I met was Jason, and I gotta say, I think he was my favorite. Jordyn wasn't exaggerating when she said he was so nice. He was by far the kindest person I met at the whole convention (and that's saying something considering everyone was a delight to meet). I felt like he truly cared about meeting every single fan and was genuinely listening with interest when I told him the story of how @michael-after-hours got his name from Michael Emerson.

When I tell you his face LIT UP when he saw my cosplay. He was so overjoyed and it made me even happier to be dressed as Michael. The joyful energy was just so infectious. 🥰

I'm so incredibly lucky to have met all of these wonderful icons in horror. They truly did care about their fans and made the whole experience extra special. I would do it all again in a heartbeat if I could.

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#lavender lady rambles #monster mania con #the lost boys #tlb #kiefer sutherland #jason patric #alex winter #billy wirth #heather langenkamp

[i-still-mask-because]

So I was under the impression that we are all still masking cos we care about other people and don't want to get them (especially disabled / immunocompromised / etc) sick from our germs? But I was told masks don't protect the wearer from the virus? Or do they? The info kept changing over the last 2 years so I lost track.. I also heard it was ok to not wear a mask in open outdoor places cos of the aerial nature of the virus (allegedly the particles from our breath are so diluted(?) in the air that it doesn't matter(?)), is that still true? Thanks for your time

Hello! Thank you for reaching out to ask this! It's understandable if it's confusing because of the inconsistency of information that's been told to us by higher ups these past few years. I'll try to answer these chronologically and thoroughly:

Do masks protect the wearer from covid-19?

Yes, if worn correctly, masks are supposed to protect you, the wearer, and the people around you from catching anything you may have. The quality of the mask definitely is a big factor in this too. I went in depth about mask qualities in this ask.

Is it true that you don't have to worry about catching covid-19 outdoors?

No, this is because covid-19 is an airborne virus, and its variants are evolving to be more contagious. While an outdoor environment may provide more circulation to minimize the odds of catching covid-19, that doesn't mean it's 100% impossible to catch it outdoors, especially if you're in a crowded environment like a concert or protest. The likeliness of you not catching covid outdoors is moreso in situations where you're far away from other people. A comparison can be how you can still get secondhand smoke from someone outdoors, even if you're not that physically close to them; the harmful aerosols can still enter your body if you inhale them. Alternatively, the harmful aerosols can still linger in the air for hours even if the person smoking is no longer present.

To put this into perspective: at the time of me writing this, I'm taking an in-person summer course, and during my lunch break I choose to isolate myself somewhere I feel like there's less of a chance of me catching covid, such as sitting by myself in a nearby park as far away from other people as possible. I do this especially because every day 99% of the people I see are not masking anymore, so I treat everyone as though they have covid because I do not know where they've been & who they've interacted with.

Bottom line, masking outdoors is still necessary because covid's variants are getting better at being infectious & can still linger in the air (like the secondhand smoke example), and there's no way to know whether or not who you bump into outdoors may have covid or not, unless they explicitly told you. Either way, I don't see a point in risking it.

Here's a podcast episode from the Death Panel that goes into the misconception that covid-19 is non-transmissible outdoors. And this is a link to the transcript for that episode.

I hope this helped!

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[magnetic-rose]

i’m late to my episode 5 thoughts but this was a really juicy episode for all of the characters and ships in the show. i’ve seen dudebros complain that “nothing happened” but it was a character driven episode. it was a calm before the storm episode. a lot of stuff happened and a lot of dynamics shifted.

- ok, before i say anything i need to plug the what the force podcast. they’ve been covering every episode of willow and talking about how the show’s story connects to myths and the hero/heroine’s journey. it’s a really fun listen and their joy over willow is infectious.

- big W for tanthamore and big L for graylora lmfao. but first lets talk about boorman. he hides his trauma behind lies and jokes so it was interesting hearing him talk about what happened to him with scorpia. boorman is a character where i’m not sure when he’s telling the truth or when he’s lying. he’s very much the trickster of the group. i do believe that he genuinely loves scorpia tho and that scene where they were dancing and he said he was her prisoner was so!!! they’re so hot!

- graydon was SO baby this episode. him going to both boorman and willow for love advice i just can’t. he’s so cute. graydon is a character who has had very little autonomy in life. he’s never been allowed to want things before. he’s still figuring out who he is, but he knows he wants his future to be with elora. he’s so sweet and soft. i can’t with him.

- big episode for jade! i know she said she doesn’t care that madmartigan killed her dad, but i do hope she holds sorsha accountable for essentially kidnapping her and making her believe that her people were her enemy. i’m okay with her forgiving kit. i wonder if this complicates her feelings towards ballantine as a father figure. i do find it interesting that so far she’s been miserable being a knight despite growing up believing that’s all she wanted out of life. and now that she’s found her actual tribe, this episode is the happiest we’ve seen her be. she looked ethereal with her hair done up during the party.

- big episode for kit as well! kit was annoying at the beginning but that was the POINT of the character. i always side-eyed the people who said kit was the worst. male characters are always allowed to be unlikable. god forbid a privileged princess be a bit of a brat. kit found out a lot of truths about herself during episode 3 and 4. it’s satisfying to see how that knowledge is maturing her. she’s still a bit of a brat sometimes (especially with elora lmao) but she’s also a lot more emotionally honest than she was at the beginning of the show.

- that tanthamore love confession was sooooo good. i don’t even have much to say about it but i did find it very funny that a literal troll got in the way of the lesbians kissing.

- find it very interesting that the only person who takes elora’s love for airk seriously is elora. kit scoffs every time she mentions airk. when graydon was going to love advice for both boorman and willow, neither of them even mentioned the fact that elora is technically in love with airk. in fact, boorman kind of implied that elora might have feelings for graydon too.

- which, okay, let’s talk about elora. she’s confused and closed off. and again i’m gonna plug the what the force podcast because they really go in depth to WHY she’s acting the way she is this episode. but basically, episode 4 is the episode where she started to realize she has a growing attraction to graydon. but the scene where she has that awakening (when she finds him with his shirt unbuttoned), he is not graydon. he is the lich. he had a darkness in him and she found that attractive. elora is confused about herself, about graydon, about who she is and who HE is to HER. and she immediately recognizes that she’s been unfair to him. she even says out loud that she was “cruel” which is a level of self-awareness i wasn’t expecting from her. a lesser show would have brushed it off and not acknowledge her treatment of graydon as cruel, but this is a show that deeply cares about its characters. lucasfilm really likes its heroe’s journey and character archetypes. if boorman is the trickster, willow is the mentor, elora is the heroine, then graydon is her shapeshifter. he’s the love interest who confuses her. she can’t pin down what she feels about him. that’s literally the shapeshifter archetype.

- also i’ve seen some theories that graydon is gonna turn evil and i don’t think so. this episode really reiterated that he has a hero’s heart. graydon is someone who’s been told his whole life that he’s bad, that he’s done something irredeemable that he needs to spend the rest of his life making up for. i actually think it’s very healing for graydon to hear from both willow and the brownies that he’s actually a good person. also graydon’s own father treats him terribly, so it means a lot to him that these older male figures see the value in his character. he’s so BABY.

- i really like willow the father this episode. there’s a bit of a double meaning to his interactions with graydon. yeah, he’s trying to discourage graydon from pursuing elora because she’s his “daughter” and he’s putting on the dad act, but there’s also the fact that he’s seen the vision where she dies and might be trying to spare graydon’s feelings. also willow has finally called out that he feels himself a fraud, and in front of elora too. he’s a fallen mentor archetype. from christopher vogler’s the writer’s journey: “some mentors are still on a hero’s journey of their own. they may be experiencing a crisis of faith in their calling. perhaps they are dealing with the problems of aging and approaching the threshold of death, or have fallen from the hero’s road. the hero needs to mentor to pulll himself together one more time, and there’s serious doubt that he can do it.” that’s literally elora and willow’s relationship right now.

- when the series is over i do want to make a full post analyzing the steps of their hero’s journey. i believe right now they’re on step six: tests, allies, enemies. a lot of relationships were tested this episode, but not only that, elora stole the wand and used it to escape her imprisonment. that could be its own test of her faith in herself. the group has made the bonereavers as new allies and discovered a new set of enemies, the trolls. i believe next episode will be the approach to the innermost cave. i’ll get more into that in other posts but depending on how it goes, this step might be a big W for graylora.

#willow 2022 #wow i had a LOT to say ig #elora danan #graylora #graydon hastur #tanthamore #kit tanthalos #jade claymore #thraxus boorman #willow ufgood #scorpia

[krissykakesss]

Infectious 91 - The First Night

-- Statuses --

Twilight Sparkle:

Status: Healthy, aware

Sanity: 98%

Health: 100%

Stress: 4%

Aggression: 1%

Docility: 99%

Rainbow Dash:

Status: Healthy, unaware

Sanity: 100%

Health: 99%

Stress: 1%

Aggression: 2%

Docility: 98%

Pinkie Pie:

Status: Healthy, aware?

Sanity: 100%

Health: 100%

Stress: 0%

Aggression: 1%

Docility: 100%

Princess Celestia:

Status: Healthy, aware

Sanity: 100%

Health: 100%

Stress: 6%

Aggression: 0%

Docility: 95%

Trying to warn Ponyville about the disease, she has a documentary podcast in the works :D

--- Story ---

Rainbow Dash was flying in the sky, just chilling like normal practicing her zigzag flying technique Celestia ordered her to practice a week ago for a tournament she was in. Suddenly a high-pitched screeching noise could be heard from behind. That made her shriek, she speedily flew a few metres higher, scared. She didn't know that she'd just avoided something catastrophic.

Upon entering Pinkie's house, Rainbow Dash caught a glimpse of Pinkie's unusually dead inside eyes.

"Are you ok?" Dash raised her hoove, confused. Pinkie stepped 1 foot away from the rainbow pony. She looked into her house with a frown, and then she bawled her eyes out.

"What's with the sudden mood change?" Dash asked, getting unsettled. "You're...kinda scaring me, girl.."

Pinkie dragged Dash into the house, hyperventilating, and then quickly closed the door.

"Something's happened to my sister. She's been acting sick and twisted..." The pink pony admitted. Rainbow Dash got concerned as she stepped further into the house, then suddenly noticed that Pinkie's hair was messier than usual.

"Have you combed your hair?" The fiery pony asked.

"Not really..." Pinkie replied, shyly with shame in her voice.

"Is...Twilight here?" Rainbow Dash asked again spontaneously, looking back and forth.

"Yeah..." the pink pony went over to her kitchen, with the constant glowing of neon lights, lively music and fake balloons. Dash decided to follow along. The two stopped dead in their tracks when a paper was flown into Rainbow Dash's face. When she took it off her face, it was a letter to her from Princess Celestia about how the tournament was cancelled, and the word "sorry" written in maroon-coloured chalk, standing out from the rest of the text.

"What the heck is that supposed to mean?" The rainbow pony put the paper down as the TV from Pinkie's living room started playing a loud static noise and then, a faint deep voice, quite hoarse started speaking from it.

"Get out of your homeplace..now. Now. Now."

The voice repeated, distorted.

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[musicmattersmedia]

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