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it's so fun when trans people have multiple names that they use interchangeably. like pronouns weren't enough you needed synonyms too
do NOT feel bad abt scarfing down a tub of raspberries. there is NO reason at all to ration them like other delicious treats bc they WILL mold as soon as theyre out of your line of sight
How mha fans look at me when I say I don’t really care for any other characters other then present mic and all might:
Latino Ishimondo is Real people
this month everyone has to come to terms with the fact that latino ishimondo is a thing. it’s real. they told me themselves. if you do, you get blessed by chuck the güau-güau.
also everyone has to be nice to the latinos of ishimondoblr. there’s more of us than you think.
“Do you ship...” Buddy I will ship almost anything if I think about it too long. I love love and situations
To the hypocritical lesbians: It's unthinkable for het and bi women to stop associating with or even just stop dating men for the same reason it's unthinkable for lesbians to stop having sex and romance though. Sex and romance invite complacency and jealous guarding and hoarding behavior, and controlling behavior, in every group. You get more done if you're single and your mind is clearer. You should lead by example. Love addiction is holding us back and causing us to be cruel to our fellow women, often in the same way males do. Teach us how, because female liberation is more important than relationships. No matter what your sexuality is. Lesbianism won't die out if we take a break to win a war. I'd argue it will grow when we win.
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seeing a black and white cow is always so damn awesome it’s like Hey i know that guy.from my kindergarten abcs
What do you think Scarlett’s grand reveal in “Scarlett Fever”?
I saw a lot say this ruined her character. I don’t think it’s really that bad, but I don’t like it as I felt it’s way too over-the-top, also too rushed. Like it happened so suddenly?
both of our opinions are pretty much the same here! i think that i can't say it completely ruined scarlett for the sole purpose that she was kind of interesting before that flip happened. to me. like sometimes i pretend it didn't happen tbh. #SelfCare #ThingsAreOnlyCanonWhenIWantThemToBe #NoIDon'tCareAboutTheKnivesInTheGlobeInHerAuditionTape
that whole "this is the real me 😈" bit was super over-the-top, and i think that's what makes it feel rushed. when i first watched this season, i was so confused. i thought that instead of the whole "i've been biding my time, now i'm gonna take the million or destroy the island cause i'm evil mwahaha" thing, the season would lean more toward her using the island's controls to her advantage during challenges or something. she's smart! let her be smart again by secretly playing these fools! she doesn't have to just fool max; she can fool everybody!!! let her play puppeteer more please i beg!!!!!!
i think what mainly gets me is the lack of motive for a personality of that scale. don't get me wrong, sometimes i think there doesn't need to be a clear reason someone is mean or evil or whatever. and i get this season suffers from its short run time. but for someone who wants to blow up an island with a bunch of other people on it? aka potential murder??? yeahhhh that's gonna need more than "i used to scare the shit out of my brother" and "topher don't piss me off or i'll show you who's boss." otherwise it just feels... idk incomplete in a way?
and the season also made scarlett stick to max sooooo much. they had funny/enjoyable moments but i also think that both of their characters suffered from their close proximity. i thought that when chris made them split up into different teams, scarlett would get the opportunity/challenge to fool the others more... and then it didn't happen like that because the writers said "oh let's have chris trick topher into quitting for this elim and then go into the merge and then put scarlett and max together again! yay!!!"
but yeah. tldr: scarlett is robbed by the narrative, making her big reveal feel completely over-the-top. (then again i could argue almost every character from this specific season is robbed by the narrative. because the narrative was hanging on a string.)
Hey!
So here's the thing: I love and am so grateful for this platform - for all of you who follow me, read my stories, and share a collective love for all things dipplinshipping, mintteashipping, and pokemon fandom alike. A primary focus of my account, in fact, is alllllll about fortifying a happy little escape zone where we can all be happy and have fun together.
This post is a rare "not about that" post. I'm gonna keep my personal feelings on this pretty brief, but here's the thing: I've been fucking livid. For awhile. I'm angry and disappointed with world leaders and people in power. And as an American, I'm feeling a lot around our government: its egregiously wealthy stakeholders - who wildly abuse their influence for self-gain - and the corruption that is a hate-motivated, white supremacist, capitalistic agenda. If you live in the US, or even anywhere else, I can promise you this: Your existence and presence is always valid, and is not defined by an executive order. If you follow me or watch my posts from time-to-time, I hope that you can continue to find a positive escape with what I promote here. And I hope you know how much you are loved and valued. Genuinely. Please know these are some free, 24/7 resources avaliable, too: General: National Crisis Line - Call 988 OR: chat at 988lifeline.org* - *Inclusive services for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing Crisis Text Line - Text "HELLO" to 741741 Free 24/7 crisis support via text for anyone in need. Resources For The LGBTQIA+ Community: Trans Lifeline - translifeline.org Hotline: 877-565-8860 (run by trans people for trans people)
National Center for Transgender Equality - transequality.org Resources on legal rights, ID document changes, and advocacy for transgender individuals.
PFLAG - pflag.org Support groups, crisis intervention, advocacy, and educational resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project - srlp.org Legal aid and advocacy for low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals.
The Trevor Project - thetrevorproject.org
24/7 crisis counselling for LGBTQIA+ Youth (ages 13-24)
Resources For People of Color:
EmbraceRace - embracerace.org Provides resources for people of color, particularly families, to cope with racial trauma and political stress in culturally affirming ways. The Steve Fund - stevefund.org Mental health resources for young people of color LatinoJustice PRLDEF - latinojustice.org Provides legal advocacy and community education for Latinx individuals on voting rights, immigration, and civil rights. Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) - nativefinance.org Financial services, resources, and advocacy for Indigenous communities. The Loveland Foundation - thelovelandfoundation.org Offers free or discounted therapy for Black women and girls. Asian Mental Health Collective - asianmhc.org Mental health resources for Asian and Pacific Islander communities Inclusive Therapists - inclusivetherapists.com A therapist directory that centers the needs of marginalized populations
Resources For Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals: Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - ilrc.org Provides legal resources and training for immigrants and their advocates.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) - nilc.org Advocacy for the rights of low-income immigrants.
RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) - raicestexas.org Offers free or low-cost legal services for immigrants and refugees.
Border Angels - borderangels.org Supports undocumented individuals with immigration services and humanitarian aid. Resources Around Abortion: ReproCare Healthline - reprocare.com Hotline: Text "CARE" to 707-827-2273 Emotional support, information, and logistical assistance for people managing abortion care. Access Reproductive Care (ARC) Southeast - arc-southeast.org Provides funding and support for abortion access in the Southeastern U.S., including transportation and lodging assistance. Aid Access - aidaccess.org Telemedicine consultations and abortion pills access by mail for people who face barriers to in-person care. Center for Reproductive Rights - reproductiverights.org Litigates cases to protect and expand access to reproductive health care and abortion rights worldwide. Advocacy and Involvement Resources: Alliance for Justice - afj.org Join campaigns focused on protecting civil rights, access to justice, and equity for marginalized communities. Center for Popular Democracy - populardemocracy.org Supports marginalized communities through campaigns on racial and economic justice, immigration reform, and healthcare. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - hrc.org Opportunities to volunteer, participate in advocacy campaigns, and fight for LGBTQIA+ rights through events and local organizing. National Immigration Law Center (NILC) - nilc.org Advocate for policies supporting immigrants, including DACA, workplace protections, and healthcare access. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) - edf.org
Advocate for climate change response initiatives via donations and campaign support
Please feel free to reblog/comment and add to this list.
with love,
dipplinduo