#put this in the history books

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

putting my prediction on record now that the coming decade is going to see the rise of viral-marketed fancy at-home water filtration systems, driving and driven by a drastic reduction in the quality of U.S. tap water (given that we are in a 'replacement era' where our current infrastructure is reaching the end of its lifespan--but isn't being replaced). also guessing that by the 2030s access to drinkable tap water will be a mainstream class issue, with low-income & unstably housed people increasingly forced to rely on expensive bottled water when they can't afford the up-front cost of at-home filtration--and with this being portrayed in media as a "moral failing" and short-sighted "choice," rather than a basic failure of our political & economic systems. really hope i'm just being alarmist, but plenty of this already happens in other countries, and the U.S. is in a state of decline, so. here's praying this post ages into irrelevance. timestamped April 2023

#apollo don't fucking touch this one #serious post #not a shitpost #hope i forget about this post and have no reason to ever look back on it one day #fyi i'm aware that access to potable water is already a major issue in parts of the U.S. yes i know flint michigan exists #i'm saying that this issue is going to GROW unless local & federal governments work together to fix it. #so it's a matter of if we trust them to fix it. And well--do you? #what are the chances the government just denies there's a problem until the water actually turns brown #at which point it's already been common knowledge for years and people have just become resigned and that's our new normal #i'm mean come on. how many of us already believe that we're being exposed to dangerous pollutants we don't know about and can't avoid #like that's pretty much just part of being a modern consumer. accepting that companies will happily endanger your life for a few pennies #and the most you'll get is like a $50 gift card as part of a class action rebate 20 years down the line #probably the history books will look back on Flint as a warning and a harbinger that went ignored #luxury condos will advertise their built-in top-of-the-line filtration systems--live here and you can drink water straight from your tap! #watch the elite professional class putting $700 dyson water filtration systems on their wedding registry #while the rest of us figure out how to fit water delivery into our grocery budget while putting 90% of our paycheck towards rent #also eggs are $15

[9ndreus]

Do you think Aziraphale is the literal origin of the damsel in distress trope or did he get the idea from reading books

#good omens #aziraphale #ineffable idiots #aziracrow #ineffable partners #I see it going one of two ways: #someone saw Aziraphale pretending to be in danger to get Crowley's attention waaaay back in human history and thought 'great fic idea' #or Aziraphale read a book about some princess locked in a tower waiting for a pretty knight to save her and thought 'this is perfect' #wouldnt put it past these two silly beings to be the ones who started a lot of tropes #fic idea? #ID in alt text

[franklyimissparis]

analysing mclennon feels like being an academic and pouring over historical texts and connecting the dots between passages because you basically are doing exactly that

#if old white guys can come up with their own beatles theories and write books and be taken seriously in an academic space… #then so should we #i trust beatles tumblr users opinions infinitely more than the opinions of 87% of music journalists out there #ppl will complain about beatles rpf fans cherry-picking evidence as if music journalists aren’t 100x worse abt doing just that #anyway i just really love mclennon lore and finding sources to support our theories #feels like putting my half-finished history degree to good (questionable) use #also enjoy that mclennon genuinely just feels very different to basically any other rpf ship #the beatles #paul mccartney #john lennon #mclennon #beatles rpf

[paper-mario-wiki]

There's such an interesting cyber-anthropological phenomenon in feeling a communal pressure to act a certain way, or use the platform a certain way, when joining a new online space. Not in terms of the types of opinions or political views that are deamed acceptable, but in terms of specifics of etiquette and posting formats.

Making a Tumblr post that sounds "like a Twitter user" is met with scorn or derision a lot of the time. And when asking someone why they react like that, typically the answer is some form of "that kind of comedy doesn't work here" or "it doesn't sound right to post like that on this website", which is essentially just "it doesn't fit with the traditions I learned in this specific place".

I will always find the ways social media platforms evolve naturally like societies interesting.

#text #random thought #before i withdrew from college (isolation and quarantine was killing me) i was writing my thesis on cyber anthropology #which is the fastest growing and most overlooked branch of anthropology #my thesis wasnt specifically about this #it was about the essential archival of information regarding internet societies #specifically putting forward the somewhat radical idea that any internet society with more than 100 people should have an archivist #and any group with more than 1000 should have a dedicated historian to track the history of the group and its culture #honestly twitter culture should have literal books written archiving and documenting the many things that happen in my opinion #sounds silly but it is a pillar of our current international society's communication #this is what i think at least

[nuclearanomaly]

#ffxiv #6.4 #6.4 spoilers #golbez #voidcast dais ex #just another video of me living through a tankbuster #I had fully accepted my death I even put down my controller #but my entire party said NO #and flung so much mit at me #Karo crits like crazy it's unreal #additional meme doodle needed to be done because it's the only way to describe how i reacted #I just progressively yelled louder with each hit #anyway thanks team for my LIFE #adds another one to my history books #jayne plays ffxiv #vids: mine

[hydrachea]

Yknow I was also thinking... if Neuvi were to ask Furina to become immortal again for his sake, she might actually say yes. Which is exactly WHY he'd never ask her to do so, because as much as he dreads her inevitable absence, he won't condemn her to that fate again

You got it. Because when she took on that curse half a millennium ago, it was also a request she agreed to. For the sake of all of Fontaine and not just the sake of Focalors, but it's still all too similar. Even if she said yes to him because she actually wants it then, who's to say she'll always want it? Who's to say the decades, the centuries won't weigh heavier and heavier as they pass, just like before? Who's to say she won't have to ask him to make her mortal again? And that would be even more painful than simply letting her go when she's meant to. So instead he'll treasure the time she has, that she's more than earned, and he'll do everything he can for her to treasure it too.

#anon #ask #answer #genshin #genshin spoilers #neuvifuri #i don't actually like character death much it bums me out #that said i dislike stuff that's out of character even more #so i'm glad we're in agreement #sometimes living forever ever after isn't the happy ending #sometimes turning the last page of the story and closing the book is the best thing there can be #and you can put the book back on the shelf and keep the happy memories of its story close to your heart #it's like zhongli says #someday furina will be long gone and so will everyone who knew her #but as long as neuvillette remains then so will his memory of her #he'll remember her as she was - free and with her fate in her own hands at last #the history books will remember the lead actress who gave her everything for fontaine #neuvillette will remember her as she was after she left her grandest stage and became just furina #getting sentimental in the tags? on MY blog? it's more likely than you think

[fictionadventurer]

The more I learn about Civil War politics, the more I'm convinced that Lincoln's most impressive and useful leadership trait was that he never let his pride get in the way of doing his job.

Other people in Lincoln's position would have come to Washington with something to prove. They'd have resented the insults and tried to disprove them. They'd have tried to seize power and credit, rejected help, spent a lot of time trying to reach a certain level of respect.

Lincoln's response to, "You're just a backwoods lawyer with no executive experience who makes too many dumb jokes," was pretty much always, "Yeah. And?" He had no interest in petty personal power plays. He had a country to run. There was a war on. It didn't matter what people thought of him so long as the job got done.

He was aware of his personal shortcomings and was always willing to accept advice and help from people who had more knowledge and experience in certain areas. He presided over a chaotic Cabinet full of abrasive personalities who thought they were better and smarter than him, but he kept working with them because they could get the job done. For example: Stanton was absolutely horrible to him when they were both working as lawyers. Just incredibly mean on a personal level. But when Lincoln needed someone to replace Cameron, he swallowed his pride and appointed Stanton as Secretary of War, where Stanton proceeded to be mean to everyone in the world, but he whipped that department into shape and kept it running efficiently through a very chaotic war. Pretty much no one except Lincoln would have been able to put up with that. He could put up with people who were personally difficult if they could do the job he needed them to do--which he was only able to do because his own ego didn't get in the way.

Lincoln's example is a prime demonstration of how humility isn't underrating yourself--it's being so secure in your own abilities and identity that you don't need to attack anyone or defend yourself to prove your worth. He knew his shortcomings, but he also knew his strengths. He was willing to give other people credit for successes and take blame upon himself for failures if it kept things running smoothly. He was secure enough in his own power that he could deal generously--but firmly--with people who tried to undermine him. In a city full of huge egos, in a profession that rewards puffed-up pride, that levelheaded humility is an extremely rare trait--which is what made it so impressive and effective.

#history is awesome #presidential talk #so i went to a teeny backwater thrift store today #their tiny history book section just happened to have an old lincoln biography #i opened to the page about the cabinet #which describes the situation like 'seward was calling himself premier and lording it over everyone' #'blair was causing problems everywhere' #'welles was insulting everyone in his diary and especially hated stanton grant and seward' #'and stanton hated absolutely everyone in the whole wide world' #and as i was reading this i was internally kicking my legs with excitement and cackling with glee because this is the good stuff #i don't know why but i love these horrible petty men #they're like a bunch of raccoons fighting over territory in a dumpster fire it's so great #i read the whole chapter right there in the store #and it impressed upon me yet again how impressive lincoln was to put up with all these guys #(the writer was a bit simplistic and made a lot of these guys come off as worse than they were) #(like he made seward sound like a complete incompetent when he was a pretty good secretary of state) #(he had some grandiose ideas but the man deserves a lot of credit for keeping england out of the war) #(but for a one-chapter summary of these guys it wasn't exactly wrong and it was a ton of fun) #i very much did not want another book especially another american history book #but it was only fifty cents and i have a pouch full of spare change #and the writer's style was so much fun that i decided to take the book with me #i don't plan to read the whole thing (i'm sick of lincoln bios) but it's fun to dip into for things like this #and i had to talk to you about it

[giraffesmoothie]

october please be kind

all too well; taylor swift // the secret history; donna tartt // a letter to felice bauer; franz kavka // dead poets society // sweater weather; the neighbourhood // desire; beau taplin // mahmoud darwish // gossip girl; season 2 episode 7

#happy fall!! #put together some fall quotes and feelings of the season + what i just consider to be fall staples!!!! #hope you enjoy/ receive the feeling and energy im trying to give out #taylor swift #red #all too well #franz kafka #the secret history #secret history #donna tartt #sweater weather #dead poets society #richard papen #neil and todd #quotes #books #film #web weaving #parallels #ww #autumn #fall vibes #fall aesthetic #if you’re still reading hiiiiiiiiiiiiii #writing #poetry #mine #my ww

[an-architect-of-words]

I’ve been seeing stuff that implies Luke is better in the PJO series because the gods abandon their kids and he’s sick of it.

That’s in the books too! That was his motive! Luke’s point as a character is to draw attention to the fact that the Greek gods are actually pretty awful. Riordan is commenting on myth through Luke. The series rests on themes of myth and one is that the gods are jealous, vengeful, and a hazard to people in dozens of stories. He’s a villain because of his methods, but he brings up both the PJO in-universe wrongs of the gods and the classical ones (when he explains the bear twins). I get the show provided a better example with Athena being painted so poorly. But Luke’s point is exactly the same and is heavily backed in mythology itself. He’s a really good villain concept. And I like that he’s bad not because he’s wrong but because he’s willing to stomp on his friends and innocents.

#I haven’t seen the show yet #I liked him so much as a kid because he was a villain who instantly made the story pick up when he showed up #His history with Annabeth and Thalia was fun to read about #there are some slight inconsistencies with his character in TSOM #but otherwise the reason ppl hate him is because of a stupid singular line Rick Riordan put in the literal minute Luke was dying #guys I hate the line too #but it’s truly not indicative of Luke’s character for most of the series #musing #percy jackson #percy jackon and the olympians #luke castellan #percy jackson books #percy jackson spoilers

[the-holy-ghosted]

how do you think things started. Did Bridgens or Peglar make the first move? Was it before or after John began tutoring him?

Brought up in the book, actually! He taught Peglar how to read while they were on their Beagle voyage and when they came home, he sought Bridgens out again for more lessons. At some point after finding him again, Peglar made the first move on him.

From chapter 28, the first of a handful of Peglar POV chapters. Despite the book being... the way it is, I do like how it does these two. If you were to read any part of it, read chapters 28 and 50. My suggestion to you heehee

#the terror #the heron heareth #i dont bother to headcanon outside what the book n the show does with them or at least their history together #david k had some thoughts about the mentor/student dynamic between them and i do appreciate his input he makes a good point #about how it could be seen as predatory as. yknow. john is a sodomite in the book. david k is also gay with a teaching background and he #emphasized the sort of stereotype that people put on gay teachers being creeps to young boys #nd that i can understand and appreciate. i hadnt considered it until i read that in an interview #so in my mind palace where i play with these diseased men like dolls i like to weave these things together in my own way #for fun. cause its fun #oh thats right tags um #john bridgens #henry peglar #briglar #bridglar #i always do both. Always

[doll-elvis]

“They sometimes played cards into the early-morning hours, when Presley would ask her to slip into a flouncy, yellow baby-doll nightie he had bought her. “I wasn’t crazy about them but he just loved them.” Anne Helm said laughing.”

“He really liked sex. A lot of nights I didn’t go back to my own bungalow. I felt a little ashamed about it the next morning, because I knew that people on the set realized what was going on.” But, Helm added, “I have to tell you, I had fun. And it was special.”

I had to close the book and regroup after reading this. great for you anne, totally not jealous or anything 😭

(excerpt from “Down at the end of the lonely street” by Peter H. Brown, highly recommend btw. so many rare interviews and stories, it’s a much much better version of BLPH by Alanna Nash)

#this book has made my jaw drop at least 12 times so far #I cannot put it down at the moment #she got elvis in his Toby kwimper era… I’m jealous 😭 #him buying her a night gown 🫠 #in need of this man desperately #elvis presley #elvisaaronpresley #elvis #elvis history #anne helm #elvis costars #elvis book excerpts

[on-friday-afternoon]

Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments comes out on DECEMBER 5!!!!!!!!!! You can preorder HERE!

Who made the first cheese? Why did people start putting salty veggies in jars?? How did soda get fizzy??? My little food sprites Peri, Fee, & Fada are joined by the water sprite Naia to explore the history of sweet and savory foods alike!

If you like very cute nonfiction with lots of goofs and LOTS of information and very cute drawings of little characters and food, you should check it out!! And if you haven't, you should check out Yummy: A History of Desserts, too!!

#graphic novels #comic books #comics #food history #food #lets go buy my books #theyre very good!!!!!!!! i promise!!!!!!!!!!!! i put my whole heart and soul into these things!!!!!!!!!!!!! #that's why im never posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mintaikcorpse]

The Burning Man

The Burning Man. 

The Burning Man burned for what he believed in. The Burning man has seen so much from the lives that have been taken. The Burning Man has seen countless unspeakable actions. Actions that would make any humane person cry out in horror as they watched the bodies of millions. Actions that would make any humane person protest and scream and weep in sheer terror. 

But instead, the actions cause triumph. The actions that have murdered thousands cause a celebration. A celebration of new land. A celebration of freedom. A celebration of beliefs. 

A celebration of beliefs that cost millions. 

The Burning Man didn't think it was right. The Burning Man was terrorized by the actions he saw. He was terrorized by the millions of people shouting for joy at the genocide of others. He was terrorized st the countless of people calling the actions necessary. 

And so, the Burning Man took his fire, and on a bright sunny day, with clear skies and colorful flowers, took his match, and turned it on himself. But even then, in the worst pain a man could face, the Burning Man fought for what he believed in. The Burning Man shouted his please for freedom; that our triumph for murdering thousands isn't right. 

And as the Burning Man's body turned into Ashes, his words echoed through the air. The words of a hero. The words that filled thousands with hope. And as an angel flew down to take his last breath, he didn't give up his fighting, nor his words. He shouted 

“Free Palestine!”

Some will say the Burning Man died a pitiful death. That the Burning Man was a traitor that went against what he was raised to fight for. But I don't see it that way. The Burning Man was the bright lights of a fire you see in a cold, miserable tundra. The Burning Man was a beacon of hope for so many. The Burning Man sparked something in so many people. That we could stand up and fight for what we believe in. That our actions can cause a difference. 

Rest in peace, Aaron Bushnell. May your words spark hope in millions. May your words screech of the horror so many are blind to. 

Rest in peace, Aaron Bushnell. 

Free Palestine. 

(Art by @theartisticapparition )

#im not good at poetry but I dunno what else to say but I felt like I had to say something #i'm not good with putting my thoughts down so I might just write like this about them #and bcuz i know he will I want everyone to make sure that Aaron Bushnell isn't erased from history books #bcuz ik damn well he wont be talked about for long #please dont stop talking about People like Bushnell and Hind Rajab and Motaz and Bisan #please keep talking #free palestine #free gaza #rafah #palestine #free rafah #aaron bushnell #poetry #writblr #poets on tumblr #writers on tumblr #writblur

[true-bluesargent]

literally kicking my feet and giggling over pride and prejudice like i am from the 1800s

#im actually watching the lizzie bennet diaries #episode 80 and i am down horrendous for this darcy! :“) #but also i started reading the book #and like. it's the same story essentially #so it just makes me think like #about the 20 year old girls who read the book in 1813 when it came out #were they staying up late for just one more chapter to see what would happen with lizzie and darcy??? #were they having to put the book down for a second to squeal about exciting things happening? #idk something something human beings have always been the same even though everything else changes #and there's something so emotional and cool about that #im a history student this is just where my mind always goes x #pride and prejudice #jane austen #the lizzie bennet diaries

[fairuzfan]

interesting assertion that i haven't seen much of!

from the introduction of "Printing Arab Modernity" by Hala Auji

#i think some talks of “cultural imperialism” is not entirely correctly analyzed academically #because some people were receptive to certain ideas and movements #because you know... that's how culture works #i will say printing in “islamic” book history spaces is less of a big deal than in european book history #i mean its still kinda important #but i think a lot of book history analysis fails to recognize how printing presses worked and still work in tandem to hand made manuscripts #i put “islamic” in quotes because its a contested term among a lot of people and is pretty loosely defined but it is the usual term #for these sorts of things

[hella1975]

ive got an essay due at 3pm tomorrow and ive not even looked at it i am so so unserious about my degree and by the grace of some higher being i somehow keep managing to crawl through it's actually getting a bit funny

#me and an old friend of mine used to have a running joke during a-levels that im just one of those people where shit Works Out #and it started bc we shared two a-levels (english and economics) and in BOTH classes i regularly didn't do the homework #or the reading etc and yet it would ALWAYS work out for me #like we'd walk into a class neither of us having done the homework and they'd get yelled at while i went under the radar somehow #or that one english essay i got the highest score in the class when i literally hadn't even read the fucking book it was on #and when we pointed the theory out it started just becoming really prevalent #like no matter how late i am for things i'll arrive and by some miracle the thing im late for is also late (e.g a train or teacher) #like im just one of those people that has very very mundane luck #and low and behold i am fighting this degree with bloody fists putting the absolute bare minimum in for my own sanity's sake #and i SOMEHOW keep pulling through. literally failed two modules last year and STILL got a 2:1 average #and the last essay i wrote was the worst essay id ever done in my life and i get my standards are higher bc ik im good at essays #but the point still stands and you know what? i got a FIRST #literally was pure waffle i have never blagged it so hard and i got a FIRST #and all this shit just makes me cockier and cockier and go even more by the skin of my teeth and it ALWAYS WORKS OUT #it's soooo silly but im not complaining. anyway ill keep u posted about this essay <3 it's econ history so is actually interesting #but the most ive done for it is ask the sc ai lmao and for context degree-level essays usually require a good few days of graft #live love laziness #hella goes to uni