#the doubtful guest

[awondrousway]

#edward gorey #the doubtful guest #hehe

[a-book-of-creatures]

Yeah that’s kind of what I do in other people’s houses too

From The Doubtful Guest by Edward Gorey.

#the doubtful guest #edward gorey #poetry

[toby-du-coeur]

the original autism creature

'the doubtful guest'

#we should've had our autism awakening #as soon as our immediate visceral reaction to this book was #OH NO poor little misunderstood creature #it must want something #i want to learn to communicate w it and make it a part of the family #the doubtful guest #autism creature #autism #autistic #actually autistic #art of my heart #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #autistic culture

[bowelfly]

i dont remember when or how or why i followed you but im glad i did. im also gonna become an entomologist!! i have plans to go to uni for it next year!

anyway, have you heard of the artist "Edward Gorey"? i mean this as a huuuge compliment when i say i thought some of your art was by him when i saw it at first

hell yeah dude, the world needs more entomologists!

and yeah, unsurprisingly, i'm a huge fan of edward gorey

#bflyart #trungo #edward gorey #the doubtful guest

[specificbookrecs]

books like Ponyo

in Ponyo, a goldfish-turn-human girl (Ponyo) gets to know the human world through her friendship with a human boy (Sosuke). their unlikely friendship makes them go on adventures, before Ponyo is forced to return to her father’s underwater world. but the love for the human world and for Sosuke may prove to be stronger. the recommendations are mostly similar as they are all about children of a different background finding their new family.

Eric, Shaun Tan

fantasy, illustrated, 48 pages

the life of a regular family is changed by the arrival of Eric, a foreign exchange student. a lighthearted yet very metaphorical little book about cultural differences, and the joys therein. beautiful illustrations.

The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman

fantasy, middle grade, 288 pages

when Nobody’s family is murdered, he is raised by the ghosts in a nearby graveyard. when the murderer finds out Nobody is still alive, he’s in trouble. though the ghosts are different from him, they become his family, and eventually, he connects to live humans too. a bit dark and delightfully strange.

Mio My Son, Astrid Lindgren

fantasy, classics, children’s, 178 pages

Karl is living an unhappy life as an unwanted foster child when he is called to Fantasyland, where he learns his real name, Mio, and that he is the king’s son. he befriends the boy Pompoo, and the two travel together on the horse Miramis to defeat the knight Kato, who has a heart of stone.

The Doubtful Guest, Edward Gorey

fantasy, art, 32 pages

if you have never read something by Gorey, you’re in for a treat. in this beautifully illustrated little comic, an unwelcome, silent guest comes to stay with a stern victorian family, who despite their confusion, never ask the guest to leave. not heartwarming as Ponyo is, but fantastically strange, funny, and even cute.

#book recommendations #book #booklr #bookworm #books & libraries #book rec list #book reccs #book recs #ponyo #shaun tan #astrid lindgren #mio min mio #neil gaiman #the graveyard book #edward gorey #the doubtful guest

[weirdlookindog]

Edward Gorey - Doubtful Guest, 1979

#edward gorey #doubtful guest #art #bizarre #creatures #illustration

[nattaphum]

KinnPorsche The Series as a case study of a successful Thai BL series abroad.

The Economy segment, ThaiPBS News (07/17/2023)

K'Siwat's Sawasdimaneekul (New), director and executive of Studio Wabi Sabi and Dr. Chakrit Pichyangkul, director of the Creative Economy Agency (CA) raised "KinnPorsche The Series" as a case study for Thai BL that became successful in foreign countries as it breaks all the rules that have ever been made.

Breaking out of the framework of plot that is only within the university setting to the mafia world makes it a success and is an example of how to make content differently.

Dr. Wit (Host 1): I would like to talk about a case that is successful in the ThaiBL industry, overseas, in terms of the plot because many viewers at home may not have been following much bl shows. They might have been following some… but which of them we should learn from, so that we can branch out? let's start with New first.

New: At the moment, it would be Kinnporsche The Series, we can clearly see that, I can say it since the moment I've been part of the industry, KinnPorsche The Series is a show that is tremendously successful, extraordinary, of a world-class level, honestly.

Dr. Wit (Host 1): Because?…

New: It's..

Dr. Wit (Host 1): Because we have many shows, right?

New: Yes, yes...

Dr. Wit (Host 1): So why does that show has the charm/power it has in drawing the audience?

New: One reason could be because it's different in terms of the plot. It came in a time when lots of people/shows have not been set outside of the university backdrop as much. And it's a mafia-esque world, it also has a very masculine vibe, and it has a beautiful production as well. Including the acting of the actors that are well-balanced too. Many of the elements complement, all of it complement each other to make the show a great success.

K'Watcharathit (Host 2): Can we say that it's one of the masterpieces within the ThaiBL industry?

New: Very much so

K'Watcharathit (Host 2): Really?

New: Very much so, and i believe that they, the production team, really put in their effort and commitment towards the show. No matter if it's the production itself or the financial investment that we can just tell that there's a lot of financial investment to produce that show... frankly speaking they just put in their all with that show, so, yeah, it's great, the result is what it should have been.

Dr. Wit (Host 1): The output is worth the input, right?

New: Correct

Dr. Chakrit: *replies to the same initial question* I would say KinnPorsche The Series as well, I think this show is a good case study because it's on the iQiYi platform, a large streaming platform that reaches audiences both in China and overseas. There's a lot of viewers, and a show, it's one of the first shows that can adjust, evolve the content from the norm that is within the university and university students or highschool, to a mafia world. There's action, as well. And a mix of comedy. So, when there's action-thriller added to a show like this… companies need to find new products, and this is the new product of BL series that came out in a style that is not traditional, with light-hearted humor, nor confined within the school or university setting. But it's set within the real world that more people could relate to and has action-thrillers that people didn't not expect that could be included in a BL series. I think this is an important aspect, that it could be done, and the financial income, I think there could be a collaboration with iQiYi as well, and with the larger number of viewers that is exponentially high, it's clear that the two male lead actors, both Mile and Apo are well-received at the world stage, right now with lots of fans. I think it's a great case and an interesting one. And I think that from now on, we'll see BL series that have other dimensions. It might be within another career, there might be a fantasy genre, or ghost, etc., we don't know what the future holds, so it could happen. There are many things to do and explore. There's another aspect that BL series could explore that doesn't have to be a light-hearted humor purely anymore. This is just the beginning.

K'Watcharathit (Host 2): Period, historical ones, right?

Dr. Chakrit: There'll be more...

New: Yes... this year has a lot of period BL shows... yes, both films and tv shows

K'Watcharathit (Host 2): Oh..

Dr. Chakrit: The person who did KinnPorsche The Series, is also doing a period piece, 'Man Suang' that opened in Cannes already.... it's showing around the end of August, right?

New: end of August, yes

Dr. Chakrit: In August it'll be released in Thailand. It’s another film that is worth watching, and is played by the same actors, Mile and Apo. Which I think, from the trailer, oh wow, they really were determined/put in the effort in producing it. Like the filming set looks like it's around the reign of King Rama III...

Translation by mileapo SP

Video here

#both guests chose kinnporsche the series #and both guests are qualified experts on the matter #there’s no doubt kinnporsche is a milestone for future BL shows #there’s no turning back #i am so proud of them #kinnporsche case study #kinnporsche #mileapo #kp cast

[musette22]

Hi friends, just a quick message about the Seb in The Apprentice situation. I've (understandably) been getting quite a few messages about it, most of them wondering why on earth Seb had to take this role, and also expressing concerns and hurt about the whole thing. I absolutely hear all of you, and really feel for those of you who are worried and upset. I am too, to some extent, but I know it's far worse for some of you who have been directly affected by this despicable man's actions and influence. I'm so sorry this is bringing back awful memories and emotions, and that it's tainting what should be your safe space and/or escape. That genuinely sucks, to put it mildly 😔

While I always try to make sure that this blog remains a positive and safe space as much as possible, this is something that I couldn't help but express my own concerns about as well. However, I have done that now, and I feel like for the moment, that's all the attention I want to devote to it. The more we talk about it, the more negativity it seems to garner, and that's doesn't feel beneficial to anything. So for the moment, I won't be replying to any more asks about this situation, at least not until we have more substantial information about the direction this movie is taking and what its goal is. I hope that's okay. Thank you for understanding, and I'm sending lots of love and hugs to everyone who needs it ❤️

#just for the record: knowing seb (which I don't but also I do a little bit from what we've learned about him over the years) #I have no doubt he put a LOT of thought into this decision #and while I don't think it's the right one I do have faith that he made it with good intentions #and that he believes that this is an important story to tell for some reason #I can't see it (yet) but maybe it'll become clearer in time #let's hope so #but i also understand if you're upset and want nothing to do with it #so if anyone wants to blacklist the 'the apprentice movie' tag then please be my guest #i totally understand #sebastian stan #the apprentice movie #minnie talks #minnie answers #sort of

[iifishizzleii]

Yea, but what if most of us are „small and soft“?

CONGRATS🥳🎉🎉👏🏽 then u are exactly what the writers had in mind!!

and that means that the whole issue of fics having no other representation than ‘im soft and delicate and i never shit😚💞🥺’ DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU.

#GOODBYEEE #i highly DOUBT that ‘most’ of us r ‘small and soft’ #not only is that such a gross generalization #but it’s also really fucking lame and two dimensional #but hey! if that’s how you want everyone to be depicted as #be my guest #call of duty #simon ghost riley #cod #john soap mactavish #kyle gaz garrick #price cod #captain john price #johnny soap mactavish #call of duty gaz #gaz cod #cod soap #ghost cod #asks and answers

[fala-alfredo-pasta]

💗Komanami Week💗 Day 6: AU

Look I really wanted to do the talent swap prompt too from day five and realized the it's technically an au and thus qualifies for day six. No I do not take different opinions thank u.

#danganronpa #komanami #komanamiweek #komaeda nagito #nanami chiaki #chiaki nanami #nagito komaeda #komanami week #talent swap #fun fact: nagito's gamer design is partially inspired by an adult #version of a komanami hybrid/kid I drew quite some time ago #of whom will make a guest appearance in their kid form in tomorrow's prompt <u< #my art #a e i o queue #a free cookie to anyone who can guess the movie reference on Nagito's page 👀 #talent swapping anyone with Nagito is honestly pretty tough if you truly abide #by the laws of his luck considering how much it fundamentally shapes Nagito as a person #it will in no doubt alter that character's personality to some degree #maybe not be as unhinged as Nagi but uhhhhh they in no way will be stable lmao #I figure Chiaki might not be as willing to murder as Nagito and still fundamentally values life #despite being a lot less optimistic and usually expecting the worst outcome to occur #because the bad has always out weighed the good--so she tries not to get her hopes up #and tries to reduce the enjoyment/happiness she gets in life lest she brings upon a #worse bad luck to even it out. I feel she represses her emotions a lot more #and definitely tries her best to stir clear of people so they don't get hurt #I also have this whole spiel for Gamer Nagito but tumbler nerfed my tags #so send an ask if you're interested to hear it lol

[mysunfreckle]

I've been getting nice spam comments on AO3:

I've blocked out the names, because while they are all guest comments, the names that have been filled in all belong to real, active AO3 users. Just not ones that are at all connected to the fandom this fic is for. So whatever the hell this bot/program/demon is doing, it's stealing user names for it

It genuinely took me a couple of days to get suspicious because these do sound very nice! The tone is a bit off, but I figured it was non-fandom culture folks. But when the fifth one came in it occurred to me how generic they are. No character names, not a single story or fandom specific detail. And some of this stuff is just wrong.

Action and suspence? In an Austen fic? Start to finish? It isn't finished! Plot twists? In an Austen fic??

#what the hell #dishonour on your cow etc etc #I hate that now I'm gonna doubt any non specific comment #I'm not even 100% sure of all of these #but it's too big a coincidence and who types in their user name as a guest name instead of loggin in?? #all my feathers are Ruffled

[blujayonthewing]

accidentally found a little youtube video on the history of a park in my hometown and have just learned that the lagoon used to be an ice skating rink that was massively popular throughout southwest michigan, and I'm Having Feelings about 1) how much more beautiful and wonderful my hometown was before I was born, and how it's an empty wasteland now and 2) It Used To Get Cold Enough In Michigan For Ice Rinks

#the weather conditions were favorable enough for hometown to REGULARLY have an ice rink every winter for DECADES... #serving upwards of a million guests in a season some years from all over the state and even out-of-state....... #hahhhhh.... #now this lagoon in this park is just a scummy looking duck-shit tank #and I no longer live in hometown but I doubt it even has a chance to freeze over at all anymore-- not more than a couple times a year #lays on the floor

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #8985

  Throwing away my feelings of self doubt, one day at a time.  – Guest Submission

(Please don't add negative comments to these posts.)

#sad #help #hope #reason to live #depressed #depression #empty #alone #mental illness #anxiety #trauma #guest submission #mental health #feelings #self doubt #doubt #coping #strength #growth #progress

[deluweil]

Hi!!

What do you thing about marisol and Natalia being in the finale?You think they are gonna end up with Eddie and Buck or there’s still hope for us?

I try to be optimistic but it gets more and more complicated…😵‍💫

Tbh if they will go for last moment hetero relationships for the guys, it will be completely unbelievable.

It will be bad, like bringing Catherine back out of nowhere to meet Steve on the plane in h50 finale bad.

But truth is, with Marisol, I didn't get any attraction vibe from Eddie, more of a big brother missing his own sisters vibe.

And especially with the connection made in 6x15, with Eddie deciding to travel to Texas to see his family, I feel like maybe they bump into each other on a call, or maybe he checks in on her every now and again. I doubt this will be an attempt at romance, but with 911 writers, you never know.

Natalia, in my eyes, has proven herself to be an unfit match for Buck. The moment she called his death cool.

And after talking to Eddie, Buck seemed more in his own skin in this last episode, and the guys look closer (I mean, physically closer, than usual, when there was room for Eddie’s legs on the other side of Buck, between him and Ravi, and he choose to cram them between the door of the truck and Buck’s muscular thighs, just saying.)

So, even if in complete and stupid reenactment of Taylor and Buck getting together in 4x14 after she firmly placed him in the friendzone in 4x12, I doubt they will last long.

Because Natalia has, imo, the same interest in Buck's death that Taylor had in investigating Jonah being a potential serial killer - strictly academic.

And let's be honest, Buck and Eddie have both lost the ability to hide the swoon each of them make when the other talks, or smiles, or shows up, or you know, just comes up in conversation.

So I'm not worried, but again, it's all speculation, because 911 writers and showrunners have historically gone against all logic and common sense when it came to the guys over the years so, careful optimism seems appropriate here.

#evan buckley #eddie diaz #buddie #911 speculations #911 6x18 speculations #i doubt anything romantic will develop with the guest stars but who knows #911 6x15 #911 6x16 #911 6x05 #911 spoilers #911 on fox #911 fox

[scalproie]

when tarantulas is working upside down, as spiders do, but his robot legs dont have anything to do so they just hang out.

#I KNOW deep in my heart he was hard to animate and since his VA is a guest star I doubt he'll return for another major episode #BUT. more tara please #tagging later #earthspark spoilers #tf #tarantulas #💜🕷💜

[taydaq]

Heading to a WWE Supershow soon- we got a hotel right next to the arena, that way we don't worry about parking or needing to uber. Just walk right on over. 😅

#wwe #wrestling #I highly doubt I'll see Roman #but I'm still hoping #LOL #maybe the Rock??? #someone we talked to at the mall said there'd be a surprise guest