#..miko..rambles..

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

The fine arts program at my school in Texas is now being defunded, with cuts to orchestra and band and mariachi, but with complete elimination of our choir. the implications of this are massive, as Greg Abbott is actively trying to privatize school. This will make it totally inaccessible to me and many of my classmates, even with their "school vouchers." The privatization of school means that they don't have to teach correct history, which is especially important in this day and age (I'm taking the highest level US history class at my school and I am making connections and I don't like where any of this is heading). Apparently, this has been happening all over Texas and I was not aware of it until now. They are likely trying to stop people from knowing about this so that they will support the switch to private schools. This is the beginning of the end of private schools, and if we don't say something soon, I fear it will be too late if it isn't already. Texas fine arts will not go down without a fight. Make art accessible to all.

If you would like to support our choir, there is their fundraiser under the cut, however this post is mainly for advocacy.

As of this morning, the choir that was cut completely announced a fundraiser through Panda Express that will hopefully get them back on their feet:

This is only going on on April 10th, 2025, and it would be appreciated if you could order. However if you cannot, that is perfectly fine, I just ask that you talk to people about it. Vote on it. So many members of the community who could, didn't vote when this was being decided on.

It is valid in the United States only, unfortunately. But if you need a tutorial on how to do it, they have put one up on their Instagram: @\holmeschoirnisd

If you do order, I highly recommend posting it on Instagram (and here! But they don't have tumblr so they won't see it) with the tag #standwithtexasfinearts and mentioning them!

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

why is the practice for my AP Lang class written like a tumblr shitpost

"I remain perplexed by these strange and horrid bugs" who do you think you are

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

in my room. straight up "rotting". and by "rotting", haha, well. let's justr say. my soul.

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

meal prep? hell no. get extremely frustrated when air fryer isnt clean.

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

im a fake nonchalanter youll see me at 2 am white-knuckling the bathroom sink wondering where i went wrong

[sea-lanterns]

What in the yuri is going on with Miko and Mizuki in Mizuki’s trailer 😨

[theangrycomet]

i love how it's an established part of Bulkhead's character to get attached to a tiny pigtailed menace who actively gets herself involved in the "cool" dangerous activities and gets him interested in Earth arts

it's like the cat-distribution system only with kid sisters/daughters

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

and it doesn't matter if you complain as you do so. as long as you actually do it

nobody is coming to save you. get up

[tfp-is-my-lifeblood-lol]

Can we talk about this Rescue Bots episode (Spellbound) because I need to appreciate how TERRIFYING it is??? Especially considering it's cannon in the Aligned Universe. This is some A+ horror.

Like damn, some of Griffin Rock's technology is more powerful than even the Decepticon's tech.

Can you IMAGINE if those creepy mind-control cell phones were used in TFP?

Legit mind control that effects humans AND Cybertronians?

And it's SO UNSETTLINGLY subtle, too. The victim's voices sound like their normal selves but just SLIGHTLY off. *shutter* The voice actors did such a good job.

Just IMAGINE that in Prime.

I feel like Optimus would probably be immune (because the Matrix of Leadership is goated) but can you imagine the Jasper Trio getting mind-controlled, and all their guardians + Ratchet know SOMETHING is off, but not what? Then, slowly, the mind control spreads to the Bots? Or vice versa, the Bots go first, and the humans are like: "Something's up with my guardian."

Kinda wild that Invasion of the Body Snatchers shit 100% exists in TFP's world. Felt like I needed to acknowledge that.

Is this gonna be my next TFP headcanons post? Feeling inspired.🤔

[cynthiadasorceress]

Random TFP headcanons Part 1 (mostly humans)

Raf is deaf in one ear and has a cochlear implant

Jack is transmasc

Miko is ADHD

Raf is Autistic

Miko at one point tried to cut her own hair

Needless to say, it did not turn out well

Jack has a genetic mutation that causes naturally sharper canines

Yes, several vampire jokes were made about this

Raf has dirt on EVERYBODY at school, and is not afraid to use it

Along with the guitar, Miko is pretty good on a drum set

Jack is frequently called emo

Miko used to bite kids in kindergarten

Raf has skipped several grades and is currently a sophomore in duel enrollment

Jack's parents had split custody until Jack's dad just didn't come to pick him up and stopped paying child support

June tried to track down her ex-husband, but to no evail

The kids see Optimus as a father figure, and he is not going to tell them otherwise

Bumblebee is Ratchet and Optimus's unofficially adopted son

Raf will behave like a creature from the pits of the underworld if he feels safe

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

cutting up my clothes i dont like for fun lets see how this project turns out :3333

[mikoworks]

The Horse Metaphor in Mouthwashing

I’ve seen people talk about the visual metaphors of the Polle mascot and horses in Jimmy’s hallucinations, but not so much about how the Polle and horse imagery mirrors Pony Express’s capitalistic, abusive work culture.

Polle, the mascot for Pony Express, reflects how the company (and most capitalistic companies for that matter) views its employees like workhorses. Employees are expected to work long hours with minimal rest and be productive at all times (think of the metaphor “Working yourself to death”). Failure to follow company protocols results in employees being punished en masse or having their pay docked.

Jimmy’s comment about how Pony Express sells plushies of Polle to kids illustrates how the company indoctrinates children into a capitalistic culture. This reflects how toy companies in real life market products tailored to kids to indoctrinate them into a capitalistic society.

The choice to make Polle look cute and cartoony also reflects how companies in real life use such imagery to push their brand to as wide of an audience as possible. It’s like Corporate Memphis, which uses sanitized, colorful, simplistic imagery to appeal to a wide audience.

While the cute horse imagery outwardly promotes the idea that Pony Express cares about the wellbeing of its employees, we know the company views its employees as disposable. Below is a list of some examples illustrating Pony Express’s apathy toward its employees:

Lack of medical supplies, including supplies for women’s healthcare and serious injuries

Restrictions on employee’s autonomy (Only the Captain has access to certain supplies employees need to complete tasks)

Long work hours with few breaks and little time to sleep

Unsafe work environment for female employees (No locks on sleeping quarter doors, harsh punishment system that discourages reports of abusive behavior)

Harsh punishment system (listing this again because the punishment system also penalizes men and, in many cases, all employees as a group)

Lack of a fifth cryopod for Daisuke

Cold, industrial design of the ship

These examples show that the company’s end goal is to profit and “cut corners” at the expense of its employees.

In conclusion, the Polle mascot and the horse imagery are visual metaphors for how companies indoctrinate people into a capitalistic culture and abuse employees for profit.

[thatturtleleon]

TFP HCs

Miko is terrified of bugs, especially spiders, because she thinks they're creepy and gross

Jack is terrified of bugs, especially spiders, because Arachnid.

Raf thinks they're creepy but isn't really scared of them unless they're on his leg or something

Ratchet nearly has a spark attack when Raf tells him how damn expensive his glasses are, which then brings June into a whole rant about expensive medical situations and needs

cue Ratchet being absolutely flabbergasted

Miko draws on the walls of the base, no one can stop her

a bit angsty, but I was also thinking of Bulkhead having some sort of digital collection of all the drawings Miko made for him when he leaves :(

Ratchet is the only person who's seen Optimus break down

i've debated if Jack could also see Optimus falter, maybe accidentally stumbling upon him somewhere in the base

i thought that Jack would be the most concerned and understanding, but honestly i think any of the humans in the group would be that way

Bumblebee has dreams he can talk sometimes, and when he wakes up there's a split second where he believes his voice box is fixed

Fowler snores really fucking loud

i also think June and Fowler would be a sweet couple, they start dating

Miko and like everyone else predicted this for a long while

Arcee thinks Smokescreen is an absolute buffoon but comes to see him as a younger brother

[ghostedgwen]

Sharing about my next James x Reader fic

Reader is a metamorphmagus and James Potter is the little shit who enjoys flirting with her to watch her hair go pink from being flustered.

Yes I am riding on the high of James x reader with extra abilities

[t0t411y-n0t-hum4n]

I LOVE THIS SONG AND ITS ON SPOTIFY!! i found it on insta originally but i didnt consider that it should be shared here.... op ur a genius....

has Tumblr discovered McPentagon yet. it will not leave my brain. I need it to spread

[poproximus]

Do you guys think that the Autobots's humans ever have those "I could fight a bear/gorilla and win" arguments but about Megatron?