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what’s your favorite rotund bird? just an absolute chonker? my sister loves the round ones and i like sharing birds with her. is this what asks are for

(Don't say "your mom", don't say "your mom", don't say "your mom"...)

Well I'm not sure I'd call any bird rotund, but here's a thickems that i particularly like...

Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri), family Rallidae, order Gruiformes, found in isolated areas of New Zealand

ENDANGERED.

photos: Pseudopanax (1,3), ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary

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you know, the original reason i fell in love with ena shinonome is because she's an attention seeker, she's open about it, and it's never treated like some moral failing she has to correct. the narrative is kind to her, never casting shame even when she's ashamed of herself. it reframes "attention" as recognition, validation, being acknowledged. with the moral being that everyone wants to be acknowledged, and moreover that everyone deserves to be acknowledged.

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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata) displaying his impressive beard, family Agamidae, SE Australia

photograph by Saurian Farms

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many things to be said about what pliny the elder was wrong about and yet somehow he managed to have more nuanced thoughts on insects than tumblr users on a wasp appreciation post

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ancient man yaoi for the first day of pride month 💅

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the only smart person right now is that british woman buying those knockoff labubus and saying they're like, 24 karat labubu, diamond, amethyst or whatever, and she goes viral on tiktok because a) that's funny as fuck and b) people are like 'ugh this bitch legitimately thinks we won't tell that's a cheap copy of MY expensive toy I will throwaway once the trend is over' . Meanwhile I bet she's making bank

also I love the way she says labubu. la bew bew

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best punctuation mark let's go

. (period/full-stop)

, (comma)

: (colon)

; (semicolon)

? (question mark)

! (exclamation mark)

- (dash)

— (em-dash)

& (ampersand)

" (quotation marks)

() (brackets/parentheses)

/ (slash)

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saw "cod" trending on here but apparently it isn't the fish. disappointment immeasurable, day ruined

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EEEKKK *trips and falls and you catch a glimpse of my evil and irredeemable soul*

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holding ancient objects is the most insane experience. this pot has the fingerprint of an ancient greek person in it? what if i burst into tears?

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i made this blog when i was 15 and and now im 12 wtf

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"you can use ai to improve spelling and grammar"

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I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.