Willow - 40 - she/her. i am a fandom old with lots of 'ships.
current hyperfixations: Julie and the Phantoms and The Magicians.
non-hyper fixations: Supernatural, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Hannibal, Musical Theater, StarGate (all iterations)
i also post about activism, politics, and mental health. my asks are always open, anons are cool. TERF's Do NOT interact.
I know "60s housewives who invented slash fanfiction" has taken on a life of its own as a phrase, but Kirk/Spock didn't really exist until the 70s and THOSE WOMEN HAD JOBS. They were teachers and librarians and bookkeepers and scientists and they damn well spent their own money going to conventions, printing zines, buying fanart and making fandom happen. Put some respect on their names.
I just....I just learned that there's a word in the English language...for when you run into someone to hug them with all the enthusiasm and strength you have....I learned that it's called glomp.
My God, English has so many words to describe physical intimacy, I'm in love
If a worker who isn't the owner says ANYTHING similar to "I'm not really supposed to do this but-" and then does something that helps you, under no circumstances inform the business, including through reviews. You tell them that the worker was polite, professional, the very model of customer service and why you like to go there. You do not breathe a word of the rulebreaking.