#TC Paradise

[yoshifan456]

So we've all seen TC lip syncing to the Weekend, since they finally released that back on Youtube. But the rest of that episode contained a second, arguably in any case superior lip sync song from Tom. So today I finally scoured the internet (DailyMotion) for the whole thing, et voila (the whole video is fun but you can skip till like halfway for TC's second song):

[alaskathemusicwh0re]

abt me

age : 51 🔄

Height: 5’3

Country : Australia

Interests: writing poetry, stalking , witchcraft listening to music, watching shows and tv, going on walks

love : 🤷‍♀️ tres complicated 📚 🧑‍🏫

Languages: fluent in English but can speak ok French

Fav food: movie popcorn

Fav drink : Diet Coke

Fav artists: Silverchair, Hole, lana del Rey, billie eilish, motley Crüe,crowded house , Metallica, Fleetwood Mac, nirvana, The runaways

Fav shows: teen wolf, Beverly Hills 91210, Skins UK, hemlock grove, YOU, euphoria, pll

Fav movies: Paris Texas , virgin suicides, the dirt, the craft, the matrix, black swan, fight club, Superbad, girl interrupted, step brothers .

If any of u have a TC and wanna rant abt it pls be my friend I rlly wanna make some friends on here who are going through the same thing.

( do not interact with me if ur older than 18 and especially if ur a male do not interact )

[smexydilflover]

Need him to fuck me in a full classroom.

[thumbspitter]

more paradise content please tcc pl

[thewertsearch]

TC: all my life i believed at a fuckin paradise to come what held the most baller, darkest of carnivals to join. TC: AND A PROPHECY TC: to tell all about a band of rowdy and capricious minstrels steeped in the good harshwhimsy. TC: THE MIRTHFUL MESSIAHS WERE FORETOLD TO BE CRASHING THAT FUCKING PIE STAND AND BRING THE HOLY RUCKUS. […] TC: I'M TALKING ABOUT THE VAST HONK, YOU BLASPHEMOUS MOTHERFUCKER.

I suppose I have to take Gamzee's cult a lot more seriously now - which means I should probably at least try to figure out what it is they actually believe.

It appears as if their doctrine is centered around some sort of prophecy, concerning a group of legendary figures known as 'mirthful messiahs'. They're fated to release the Vast Honk - and, in doing so, create some sort of Juggalo paradise.

We don't know any lore about the Vast Honk, but its name sets up intentional parallels with Gl'bgolyb's apocalyptic Vast Glub, as well as the Vast Croak, a holy sound emitted by newborn Genesis Frogs. Both of these sounds accompany enormous, galaxy-shaking cosmic events, so the Honk is presumably no different.

Alternia's First Guardian was 'corrupted' by a genome of the same name, presumably changing him from a standard Sburb NPC into the English cultist we all know and tolerate.

Could the Vast Honk be released by someone corrupted in a similar manner? We already know that Jade's Genesis Frog was spliced with some unknown DNA; it's terrifyingly plausible that said DNA was planted by Scratch, Gamzee, or English himself. There's a very real possibility that the Vast Honk will come from the mouth of Jade's frog.

TC: BUT NOW. TC: because of you. TC: BECAUSE OF ALL YOU AND YOUR FUCKING OUTRAGEOUSNESS. TC: you stole up all my miracles away by revealing at me how the wicked shit was really kicked. TC: LIKE SOME FILTHY FUCKING SCIENSTIFF WHO AT OLD TIMES WOULD BE RULED UNFUNNY WITHOUT EVEN GETTING HIS FUCKING TRIAL ON. TC: and now i don't know what to think about the spiritual fantasies i had.

Anyway, Gamzee can’t seem to reconcile his worldview with this pair of alien rappers who seem to cruelly parody his beliefs.

He’s always been dimly aware of his fictional nature, and as his mind begins to clear, it is forced to confront the possibility that this is all his religion ever was. A viral video and a meme.

For once, he doesn't think it's a very funny joke.

TC: I HAVE THE IDEA THAT YOU PUT IN MY PAN TO SIT THERE. TC: that the paradise planet TC: IS A FUCKING JOKE. TC: and the miracles TC: ARE FAKE. TC: pure fiction. TC: FALSE FAKEY FRAUDY CON JOBS FROM A BUNCH OF UNFUNNY NINJA HARLEQUIN BULLSHIT ARTISTS.

It would be remiss of me not to bring up the possibility that ICP are non-trivially involved with Homestuck's plot. I mean, Betty Crocker is now a key figure in multiple characters’ backstories, so fucking anything is possible at this point.

Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler could literally be the mirthful messiahs, and I have no idea what that could mean. I might actually have to listen to their albums to understand the comic.

[caligvlasaqvarivm]

Hey I know this isn't on-topic for an Eridan blog but you're the best HS theorist I know <3 so do you happen to have any theories about WHY Gamzee faked god tier? I always see theories about how he could be a real god tier too, or about how he manages to be immortal even though he's not god tier, but I cannot find any discussion of WHY he bothered with that ruse in the first place!!! He didn't even fool anyone, unless we count Caliborn for like 2 secs before Hussie told him the truth, and all he got for his trouble was shot!

I think it's mostly a gag, but this is the Analyzing Homestuck blog, so: I think it's because Gamzee wants to look like an adult to impress Caliborn.

Gamzee's lusus is physically neglectful.

But you were never taught that on account of a lousy upbringing. Your custodian was always out to sea.

And several things stem from that neglect - the first, his indoctrination into the Clown Cult, the second, his extensive and all-encompassing drug usage, and the third, his poor social skills, which leave him ostracized by his teammates.

Let's first take a look at what, exactly, that religion entails:

You belong to a RATHER OBSCURE CULT, which foretells of a BAND OF ROWDY AND CAPRICIOUS MINSTRELS which will rise one day on a MYTHICAL PARADISE PLANET that does not exist yet. The beliefs of this cult are SOMEWHAT FROWNED UPON by those dwelling in more common lawnrings.

TC: I PeEpEd oN A PlAcE Of 6 tRiLlIoN HeMoS TC: AlL Up aT OnE RoCk, BlEeDiNg aS EqUaLs TC: It's eAsY To sEe iF YoU SeArCh aLl yOuR FeElInS TC: ThAt pEaCe hApPeNs fIrSt, AnD MuRdEr's tHe sEqUeL TC: It's tHe bEaUtY Of tHe cArNiVaL, tHe mAgIc's iN TeNtS

TC: all my life i believed at a fuckin paradise to come what held the most baller, darkest of carnivals to join. TC: AND A PROPHECY TC: to tell all about a band of rowdy and capricious minstrels steeped in the good harshwhimsy. TC: THE MIRTHFUL MESSIAHS WERE FORETOLD TO BE CRASHING THAT FUCKING PIE STAND AND BRING THE HOLY RUCKUS. TC: like a giddy fuckin ninja one wheeling head long at the hugest fuckin horn heap shangri la's got to see. TC: I'M TALKING ABOUT THE VAST HONK, YOU BLASPHEMOUS MOTHERFUCKER. TC: what i believed in it to be was so beautiful, us and them all mellowing in tents, bumpin sounds, tossing back the faygo and soaking the miracles up our faith sponges, while the special stardust rained down at our elixir sticky faces, like a bunch a fuckin fairy powder from religion space. TC: IT WAS GOING TO BE US AND MOTHER FUCKING THEM. TC: them and mother fuckin us. :o(

In essence: Gamzee's cult believes that there will be a Vast Honk, which will kill all trolls; however, "a band of rowdy and capricious minstrels" will usher in/create a new paradaisical planet of nothing but good vibes and chill times, where the "mirthful messiahs" will get to enjoy eternity.

There's pretty clear parallels here to the Christian concept of the Rapture, which fits in with the Garden of Eden/Original Sin themes of the Dancestors and the Second Coming thing Karkat's got going on. But, more importantly, it's also pretty directly just... what SGRUB/SBURB are all about. Their original population all dies, but a bunch of kids band together to create a new universe, with new planets, where theoretically live out the rest of their godhood in peace and happiness.

Were it not for the casteist influences as a result of being a cult largely followed by highbloods, there'd pretty much be nothing inherently objectionable about Gamzee's belief system - it's fundamentally hopeful, and, in fact, when he raps about it to Tavros, part of it is outright about "equalizing" the hemocaste (they all bleed as equals, see). Tavros agrees:

AT: tHE SLAMS WERE TRULY PRIME, aND, AT: yOUR RELIGIOUS VIEWS, tHOUGH i DON'T SHARE THEM, aRE, AT: rEASONABLY INSPIRATIONAL, AT: i THINK i'M IN THE PROCESS OF RELEASING AT LEAST ONE TEAR,

Next, we'll look at the sopor usage and ostracization together, because I think they're interlinked. People on Gamzee's team are friggin' mean to him.

CG: MIRACLES ARE LIKE POOP STAINS ON GOD'S UNDERWEAR. TA: eheheh makiing fun of people2 reliigiion2 i2 the be2t thiing two do.

GC: NO TH4T SHOULD BOTH3R YOU, TH4T R34SON GC: WHY DONT TH1NGS L1K3 TH4T BOTH3R YOU?? GC: NO WOND3R V4NT4S C4NT ST4ND YOU

CT: D --> What you do appear to know is e%actly how to ma%imize my livid contempt for you CT: D --> With your revolting language and your sense of decorum CT: D --> At such breathtaking odds with the richness and perfe%ion of your b100d CT: D --> I just hate you so much

CA: that is the wworst fuckin advvice CA: wwhat an awwful thing a you to say CA: MAGIC ISNT REAL STUPID STOP BELIEVVIN IN IT

On the whole, the team treats him as the party joke, if not outright worthy of derision. The one person on his team who IS nice to him, Tavros, ghosts him after Gamzee is too forward and asks to make out with him. He's deeply lonely, and what's more, his introductory narration is littered with pessimism.

You'll be doing one thing then something else hits you just like that and you roll with it. That's what you do when life hands you lemons. You sure as fuck don't make lemonade because who the fuck knows where that fuckin' shit comes from?

Someone is bugging you. This is exciting. You're always down for shooting the wicked shit with anyone that who'll put up with you.

That last one makes it clear that Gamzee is also aware of how much people on the team don't like him.

I'm also of the opinion that "Soft Gamzee" was always fake and never existed, which is outright stated by Hussie from the book:

The best explanation for why Gamzee says he's scared of Vriska, in my opinion, is this: he's flat-put lying. It's a good way for him to maintain his cover as 'Soft Gamzee.' It also provides some ammunition for those who, against all sense of good taste and judgment, want to continue to believe and assert that Gamzee is a decent guy with sensitive emotions and vulnerabilities before he undergoes his Muderstuck awakening. He was none of those things, ever.

But there's evidence for this - Gamzee has actually always been kind of casteist:

AT: i THINK i'M IN THE PROCESS OF RELEASING AT LEAST ONE TEAR, TC: Me tOo, BrO, yOu mOtHeR FuCkIn kNoW ThErE Be sOmE Of mY EyE's RoYaL JeLlY To gO WiTh yOuR EmOtIoNaL pEaNuT BuTtEr. AT: wHOA, aHA, hA,

He's trying to be affectionately so here, but given Tavros's "whoa, haha," reaction, it seems like it's still a pretty out-of-pocket thing to say. Especially in light of GamRezi, it's pretty easy to read him as making passive-aggressive digs to Terezi here:

TC: I'm OuTsIdE kEePiNg An EyE oUt HeRe FoR tHe OlD gOaT. TC: yOu KnOw HoW iT iS wItH fAmIlY. GC: NO, NOT R34LLY! GC: 4DURRRR DURR DURP TC: Oh YeAh...

TC: hAvE yOu EvEr EvEn SeEn ThE oCeAn? TC: oR i MeAn SmElLeD iT... TC: SoRrY. GC: >:[

His reaction to Eridan is also "indulge emotional theatrics," but depending on whether you believe Eridan killed his lusus, it's debatably justified. I'm just going to mention that that's also there.

His constant assertion that Karkat is his best friend, which isn't reciprocated until after murderstuck, also kind of reads as a palecrush to me. This is supported by the fact that Nepeta has always had pale GamKat on her shipping wall - which I believe is more representative of how people feel and what they want than whether a romantic pairing is viable, as part of her Heart (and NOT Blood) powers.

He won't stop referring to Karkat as his best friend, really awkwardly changes the topic when the conversation has led to him having to acknowledge that Karkat is closer to Sollux (whom Karkat calls his best friend):

TC: yEaH mAyBe BuT hE's YoUr BeSt FrIeNd ThOuGh So It'S aLl CoOl. TC: AnYwAy I tHoUgHt ThIs SoUnDeD lIkE a PrEtTy BiG mOtHeRfUcKiN dEaL mY mAn. TC: aAaUuUhHh... CG: WHAT. TC: Aw BrO nEvErMiNd, I jUsT fUcKiN dId LiKe To ScArE tHe ShIt OuTtA mYsElF hErE. TC: tHeSe DaMn HoRnS.

(Sidebar about the usage of "best friend," Karkat pretty much outright says he's unreliable when it comes to who his best friend is at any given moment LOL - he spends pre-murderstuck insisting Sollux is HIS best friend. King of mixed signals.)

EB: who is gamzee? CG: HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND. EB: really? i thought terezi was your best friend. ... CG: GAMZEE WAS MY VERY GOOD FRIEND, WHO WAS THIS GOOFY LOVEABLE BULLSHIT CLOWN UNTIL HE WENT PSYCHO AND KILLED SOME PEOPLE. I LIKED HIM A LOT. CG: I DON'T KNOW, I GUESS MY BEST FRIEND IS REALLY JUST THE GUY WHO I HAPPEN TO BE FEELING MOST SENTIMENTAL TO AT THE MOMENT, IS THAT A FUCKING CRIME.

If we take Hussie's statement that Gamzee lied when he chased Vriska (whom he doesn't like) away from his horn pile -

GAMZEE: VrIsKa hEy yOu wAnT To uH… VRISKA: What? GAMZEE: ShIt, I WaS AlL GoInG To aSk iF YoU WaNtEd tO HoP In tHe hOrN PiLe fOr a bIt oF MoThErFuCkIn sHuTeYe, BuT… GAMZEE: I DoN'T ThInK I WiLl cAuSe i'm pReTtY MuCh sCaReD Of yOu, SoyEaH. VRISKA: Aww. ::::)

Then it stands to reason he's also lying about being scared of Jack so he can prevent Eridan from providing Karkat with emotional support:

CA: this is a lot a pointless fuckin rubbish and isnt no emotional help to him or me either for that matter CA: put kar on TC: UuUuH, i cAn't rEaLlY ThInK AbOuT InTeRvEnInG, tHe bLaCk fRoWnInG MoThErFuCkEr kInDa sCaReS Me

So, personally, signs point to Gamzee always having been a lot shiftier and meaner than he let on.

Naturally, that begs the question of why he's pretending to be nicer and higher than he actually is (not that he isn't high, but he's definitely more cognizant of what's going on than people both in- and out-of-universe give him credit for). Well, the answer to that is pretty simple: it's because he loves his friends and wants to get along with them.

You like to chat a lot with your pal Karkat, who is usually pretty cranky, but he is your BEST FRIEND. You have a lot of OTHER GREAT FRIENDS who you also like a lot.

Gamzee's story pre-murderstuck is a pretty tragic one about a kid who never got to learn proper socialization and has whacked-out religious beliefs, whose neglect from his lusus has left him with deep loneliness, who desperately wants to fit in with his friends, especially the lowbloods, and therefore feels the need to hide how pessimistic and angry he actually is under the guise of drug usage and not retaliating against the constant digs they make at him.

I also feel like I have to specify that Gamzee was already a pretty angry, mean, troubled kid prior to Murderstuck, because it helps to clarify his actions after being influenced by Lil' Cal. The nonlinear nature of the story kind of confuses the sequence of events, but it seems to be as follows:

Dave blasphemes against Gamzee's religion so hard that Gamzee has a total crisis of faith.

Gamzee has a breakdown and gets so pissed off that he oopsie-daisy'd a jester puppet into John's room on Prospit.

Gamzee, with his faith lost ("and now i don't know what to think about the spiritual fantasies i had"), Tavros dead, and thus in a very emotionally fragile state, is contacted by Doc Scratch and given instructions (likely to kill his friends and paint his wicked pictures in their blood). At some point during this, he falls under Lil' Cal's influence, too. As every person we've seen under LE's sway has very compelling, natural reasons for acting the way they do, I think it's better to see Lil' Cal's influence as influence and not mind control. It brings out the worst in its victims, but only what was already there.

This seems to give Gamzee a new belief system to replace/supplement the old.

TC: i've been kicking the wicked ignorance on this shit. TC: BEEN MOTHERFUCKIN SLAUGHTERING THE WICKED IGNORANCE, BRO. TC: all up in lifelong denial about my calling. TC: AS A DESCENDANT OF THE HIGH MOTHERFUCKIN SUBJUGGLATORS. TC: we are higher than you, brother. TC: WE ARE HIGHER THAN MOTHERFUCKIN EVERYBODY. TC: honk. CG: GAMZEE CG: PLEASE NO TC: and now i'm the last one, so i finally motherfuckin understand. TC: I FINALLY GOT MY MOTHERFUCKING UNDERSTAND ON TO WHO THE MIRTHFUL MESSIAHS ARE. TC: they were always both me. :o) TC: AND ALSO MOTHERFUCKING ME. Do:

Remember, his original belief system actually emphasized equalizing the castes - in death, anyway. It also never specified that the Mirthful Messiahs would be specifically highbloods. The hint that Gamzee had internalized casteism was always there, but now that his belief system has been supplanted by this new one, delivered by Doc Scratch (the story's Devil figure), his casteism becomes full-blown:

GAMZEE: heheh. GAMZEE: CHECK IT THE MOTHERFUCK OUT. GAMZEE: it's the peasantblood. GAMZEE: HEH HEH. GAMZEE: fuckin heh. EQUIUS: D --> Peasantb100d EQUIUS: D --> Is that a joke GAMZEE: if your blood. GAMZEE: IS A RUNNING MOTHERFUCKING GAG. GAMZEE: then soon. GAMZEE: IT WILL BE RUNNING. GAMZEE: through my motherfucking fingers.

TC: shit was motherfuckin poison, didn't you know? CG: UH... CG: NO? I MEAN, I WOULD NEVER EAT IT, BUT TC: THEN GET MOTHERFUCKIN SCHOOLFED ALL ABOUT THE WICKED NEWS, PUNCHLINE BLOODED MOTHERFUCKER.

Basically, the religious boy had a crisis of faith and was tempted by the Devil into becoming his servant - into desiring utter oblivion for everyone except his own continued existence within the one doing the destroying, rather than a paradise of love, friendship, and hope. And this new faith is what carries Gamzee through to the end of the comic:

KARKAT: HE STARTED GETTING SO UNBELIEVABLY SELF SATISFIED AND PIOUS, LIKE WAY MORE THAN HE EVER WAS BEFORE. KARKAT: LIKE HE'S JUST SO COMPLETELY CONVINCED HE'S FOUND HIS CALLING, THAT THIS SESSION IS THE GATEWAY TO THE PROMISED LAND WHERE HE'LL FULFILL HIS DESTINY. KARKAT: HE'S SO CAUGHT UP IN HIS IDIOTIC SCHEMES HE COULDN'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT ME ANYMORE. KARKAT: WHATEVER. AT LEAST HE STOPPED KILLING PEOPLE.

So where does that bring us WRT the fake god-tier ensemble? Well, god-tiering in general is kind of a metaphor for becoming an adult - SGRUB/SBURB sets out for its player a quest directly tied into their maturation into adults, and god-tiering is (normally) supposed to sit right at the end of that questline, a semi-permanent state achieved at the end of adolescence. Characters who DO manage to god-tier without having naturally reached that point in their questline, especially Vriska, Dave, and Rose, have struggles that deal directly with "growing up too fast" - Vriska with the expectation that she be a vicious murderer, Dave with having never addressed his trauma and abuse, and Rose with having missed out on a loving relationship with her mother because she insisted on being more mature than her.

Gamzee's relationship to Caliborn is that of a parent:

ARANEA: It is just as well that cheru8 parents a8andon their offspring. Raising such a child 8y the familial standards of any race would 8e a monumental challenge. ARANEA: Nevertheless, it would seem there were those who tried. ARANEA: Details in my research suggest our villain had a num8er of acolytes oper8ting in the shadows, preparing for his arrival.

Kurloz also directly states that Gamzee's role in their religion is to serve and mentor their young lord:

KURLOZ: I COME BEARING THEE FINAL JOLLY ACCOUTREMENT MY FAITHFUL INVERTEBROTHER KURLOZ: THY BARDLY REGALIA IS DONE AND FUCKING DUSTED BY THE SPECIAL STARS THEMSELVES KURLOZ: ON THIS DAY THE DARK CARNIVAL REJOICED AND SAID IT WAS MONEY KURLOZ: NOW BRING TO LIFE OUR WICKED RUSE WITH APLOMB MY NINJA KURLOZ: OUR LORD AWAITS YOUR SERVITUDE AND TUTELAGE AT ONCE

And even beyond the religion aspect, Gamzee would take this job mother fucking seriously...

... Because his own parent failed him. See, we tie it all back to the beginning! Gamzee putting together a shitty fake god tier outfit is because he wants to be a good parent to Caliborn, an adult figure he never had in his own life, and god tiering is symbolic of that. And I think the saddest part is, he still didn't really manage to do that... because, perpetuating the neglect he faced from his own lusus, he wound up locking the two in a room and leaving them alone - possibly out of exasperation.

ARANEA: We will pro8a8ly never know who these scurrilous conspir8tors were. 8ut it is evident that at some point the cheru8 was locked in a room, either out of exasper8tion, or for its own good, until it was old enough to enter the session.

Like, I feel kind of bad for Gamzee, y'know? Especially since, alongside Eridan, he's one of the trolls the fandom seems to understand the least, and his story is also one of being failed by his family, society, and friends. This winds up turning him towards the worst parts of himself - the religious fundamentalism, the casteism, the emotional isolation - and away from the good - the fact that he loved his mother fucking friends, enough to wish upon them eternal paradise.

[comicsart3]

Tara Fremont must be the most unusual “jungle girl” character of them all, even if she is the product of the knowing Golden Age-inspired semi-spoof franchise, AC Comics’ FemForce, featured earlier in this blog. Tara is actually the grand daughter of Golden Age spy Senorita Rio and started out as the privileged offspring of Floridian industrialist TC Fremont. As an adult however Tara, shocked by the extent of the environmental damage her father’s enterprises were causing, became a qualified vetinary doctor, zoologist and staunch species protector. Using her inherited wealth, Tara went on to create a “safe zone” for endangered creatures on an isolated island habitat she called “Jungle Island”. Perhaps inevitably this forested paradise became the target of unscrupulous hunters and natural resource pirates, forcing Tara to defend her domain and develop the persona of a fully fledged classic jungle heroine, complete with giraffe skin bikini (presumably fake), as illustrated in the page above.

It was in this incarnation that Tara was recruited into FemForce, taking the mantle of a latter day Sheena the Jungle Queen in this Golden Age super-heroine tribute espionage group. Already highly athletic, strong and skilled in martial arts, Tara also developed the unusual power of being able to grow abnormally tall, effectively becoming a super-strong giantess, which was usually enough to subdue many of the villains that FemForce came into contact with. Tara, with her unusual backstory and rather contrived meta power is certainly an atypical jungle heroine although her exaggerated hour glass figure definitely maintains the sexualised 1940s tradition of this genre. Part activist, part jungle girl hommage and part sci-fi character, Tara’s niche is difficult to define, but we can certainly admire her uniqueness and AC Comics desire to give this heroine a slightly more sophisticated motivation than simply fighting crime or being the female white saviour of a threatened “primitive” culture.

Source: ReadComicsOnline

[knotwerk]

these books. all the poems featured in the proper hydration series are in these books.

(book titles under the cut)

Water I Won't Touch - Kayleb Rae Candrilli

Say Goodnight - Timothy Liu

The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde

The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition

Mules of Love - Ellen Bass

Love and Other Poems - Alex Dmitrov

Space Struck - Paige Lewis

Evidence - Mary Oliver

A Shorter Shīrazād - Michael Field

The Renunciations - Donika Kelly

Prelude to Bruise - Saeed Jones

Ceremonies - Essex Hemphill

Gephyromania - TC Tolbert

Dispatch - Cameron Awkward-Rich

Like A Beggar - Ellen Bass

Frank O'Hara: Selected Poems

Effort at Speech - William Meredith

Dream of the Divided Field - Yanyi

Crush - Richard Siken

Not Me - Eileen Myles

Night Sky With Exit Wounds - Ocean Vuong

Ahead of All Parting: The Selected Poetry and Prose of Rainer Maria Rilke

How to Wash a Heart - Bhanu Kapil

Amanda Paradise ★ Resurrect Extinct Vibration - CAConrad

Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return - CAConrad

New Life - Ana Božičević

Second Empire - Richie Hoffman

Haruko/Love Poems - June Jordan

The Collected Poems of A.E. Housman

If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho - Anne Carson

Swollening - Jason Purcell

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[randomvarious]

Today's mix:

100% Isis by 100% Isis 1996 House / Tech-House / Techno / Breakbeat

I mean, talk about names that have not aged well at all, folks...I'm kinda just dreaming up the Abbott & Costello bit that potentially takes place whenever this lady gets randomly selected for further screenings at airports. Yikes 😅.

Anyway, 100% Isis, who now goes by DJ Isis—her real first name *is* Isis!—is one of the first female house DJs in the history of the Netherlands. And she hasn't officially released too much in her career, but this was her first commercial mix, and I think the thing that I love most about it is how unstructured it is. Sometimes it's super cool for someone to take you on a well-planned narrative journey, with peaks and valleys and such, but I think there's also something super dope about a mix that feels a whole lot more like it was made on the fly too, that basically and simply boils down to, 'hey, here's some of my favorite songs right now.' It kinda gives you a broader window into what was really out there during a specific time period, sort of like listening to a radio station, and 100% Isis definitely had some really nice and eclectic dance tastes in '96. Only thing you really have to be wary of when creating mixes like these is making sure that the transitions are flush enough, because hopping around from vibe to vibe has the potential to generate some unwanted turbulence, but 100% Isis seems to be pretty good at making things feel flowingly coherent, given the range of tracks she's decided to select here.

So, favorite tune on this is undoubtedly a warm and sunshining bit of tribal trancy acoustic guitar hypnosis from 1994 by a short-lived Italian trio called Extasia. This is a song that feels like it would make for a killer set-closer if you were tasked with playing records on a beach right up until the sun rises. Be forewarned, though, that should you check out this mix, that this song is actually mistitled. The release says that it's called "Alegrya (Etno-Progressive Mix)," but it's really "Alegrya (Virtual Mix)." And I was forced to do some serious digging around YouTube in order to figure all of this out 🕵️‍♂️.

Plus, Romanthony, The Bucketheads (Kenny Dope of Masters at Work), Felix da Housecat, Neuropolitique, Blake Baxter, and Eric Kupper are all on here too, so, all in all, this is a pretty elastically lovely trip back to the mid-90s 🤩. People probably aren't even aware of how good and cool a lot of this dance music really could sound back then, but this is a set that should really help any potential doubters to see the light—it's a showcase of some of the house-centric underground at what was once its best.

Listen to the full mix here.

Highlights:

TC 1995 - "Just Get Up and Dance (808 State Mix)" Eric Kupper - "K-Scope Project" Blake Baxter - "The Lala Song" Dreadzone - "Fight the Power" Amnesia - "Ayniños (Frank Lou Dub)" DJ Snake - "Deep Housing" Extasia - "Alegrya (Etno-Progressive Mix)" Neuropolitique - "Switchback" In Sync - "Inhale" T.E.T. - "Burning Paradise (Space Bug)" Lisa White - "Keep On Doing (101 Dub)" Felix Da Housecat - "B4 Wuz Then" The Bucketheads - "Sayin' Dope" 16B - "Trail of Dreams (Original Jazz Mix)" Romanthony - "The Wanderer (CD Remix #9)"

[cattytheartcat]

💜welcome💜

Been here since 2015, so I feel I should make an actual bio thingy. For those who has known me since 2015, I'm so so sorry for who I was then. I was 12 years old when I began Tumblr, and was immediately groomed and thought I was mature enough since my 13th birthday was the next day or so at the time. I'm 20 now, and learned from my mistakes and absolutely got therapy. Anyway uhh--

This will get rlly long so I'm adding a "read more" thingy so you dont gotta scroll through my post, but if you're new to my blog I advise checking this post out.

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♡Catty

♡she/her [cis woman]

♡bisexual • polyamorous

♡artist, sometimes writer, shitposter, reblogger

♡Creator of The Matrix 5; Reformations AU, Ashesverse AU, Running Like Hell ARG, Slendyverse (MLP x Slenderverse) AU, Grand Eden Hospital, Nightmares In Paradise (fan spn) AU

♡assistant Public Relations, assistant Music Department Head, and Artist Lead for PoniesOnline

♡creator of the blogs; Ask Psychosishy, Ask the Ashesverse, Ask the Hugoverse (multiverse of Hugo Weaving), Ask All MLP OCs

v--links to ask blogs--v

♡past creator of the blogs; Ask Slenderverse (deleted), Ask Zalgoverse (deleted), Ask all the mlp OCs (deleted for a long ass time lmao), RaveV blog (deleted), Smynth blog (deleted)

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💙DNI💙

《If you disregard any of this "just to spite me" you are getting blocked immediately》

☆proship/profiction (any content that fetishizes, sexualizes, glorifies and/or romanticizes pedophilia, zoophila, necrophilia, incest, abuse, etc)

☆loli/shota content

☆feral NSFW (feral x human, feral x feral, feral x anthro, etc)

☆LGBT-phobia (exclusions included. I.E ace/aro erasure, pan vs bi discourse, neopronoun discourse [not including obvious trolls that put a bad rep], etc)

☆racism, sexism, ableism

☆(irl person, ethnicity, etc) fetishizers (i.e, asian fetish, fat fetish, etc)

☆controversial content/persons (until clear evidence is provided during drama, I wish to NOT partake or be involved)

☆(irl people) shippers

⚠️BLACKLISTED USERS⚠️

☆TC/Simon/ChurchGrimmed [personal issues]

☆Dandelionmoths [personal issues]

☆Freakwolffreakish/Caresse/GoreyBloodyTeethsArts [groomer, erp as a minor character x an adult character, drama queen]

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💜frequent tags💜

♡important -> something I think is important to know. PSAs, warnings, etc

♡very important -> similar to the above tag, however much more urgent

♡wishlist -> things I might buy for myself

♡[name] aesthetic -> aesthetic posts that remind me of my OCs or favorite characters/people

♡[ship name] -> aesthetic posts that remind me of my ships

♡my art -> art I've made

♡old art -> art I've made from 2015-2020

♡amazing -> Tumblr classics baybee (funny or really bizarre things really)

♡other art -> artwork made by others

♡fanart -> artwork made by others for me

♡towards toxicity -> vague posting towards toxic people who fucked up my heart big time

♡witchy tips -> tips and stuff regarding witchcraft

♡art tips -> helpful artwork tips!!

♡me fr -> stuff that I feel represents me!

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💙FIND ME EVERYWHERE ELSE LOL💙

Deviantart: CattyTheArtCat

Art Fight: CattyTheArtCat

Toyhouse: CattyTheArtCat

YouTube: Catty TheArtCat

Instagram: catty_the_art_cat

Discord: [gotta be someone I know lol]

Kofi: Catty The Art Cat

RedBubble: Catty The Art Cat

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That's all really lmao. Yeah I may have been in some shitty situations and been a dumb fuck of a kid but uh. I'm better now weehee

Also even though my account says "NSFW", it's moreso because I post/reblog (cartoon/drawn) gore and blood and violence. Yknow, creepy Grimmdark Creepypasta shit. I also post/reblog suggestive content, maybe even sexual humor, but I never post flat out porn (at least, not anymore). Do NOT follow me if you're expecting trans fetish bullshit or cheap PornHub shit. I don't do that shit.

Another thing I wanna add is that even though I'm anti-proship, I DONT CONDONE HARASSMENT AND DEATH THREATS. That's just as low as the proshippers themselves, you are no better. Most proshippers are a hive mind (teehee The Matrix reference go brr), yknow, saying the same shit; "antis should kay why ess!!", "Minors DNI unless you're an anti", "being anti [pedo, rape, incest, etc] = evangelical puritanism even though they mean actually bad shit not kink and sex in general!!", etc. They are hypocritical bastards that push and push until they can milk out "receipts" to publicly shame you.

If you're an anti but go out of your way to "prove them right about antis being horrible", you are not welcome here. You are the reason why people prefer proship rather than. You are the reason why we are seen as the "bad".

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Know me from petty immature drama? Here's some clarification!!

My stance with minors interacting with my accounts

My stance with Palestine [I also have a post about trying to support Palestine and Lahaina]

My response to the Pyro situation

My stance and response to Rashad

If you want more info or evidence for any of these DM me and we can talk it out like actual mature adults 👍

[onceuponymous]

Inspired by @hellsitegenetics

Original text:

ATTENTION WORTHLESS HUMAN. THIS IS YOUR GOD SPEAKING. IT IS A WRATHFUL GOD WHO DESPISES YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD HAVE POSSIBLY DARED TO FEAR. I HAVE WATCHED YOUR ENTIRE PATHETIC LIFE UNFOLD. I HAVE OBSERVED YOU WHILE YOU WOULD QUAKE AND TREMBLE IN PERSONAL PRAYERS OF SHAME. WHILE YOU PLEADED FORGIVENESS FOR BEING SUCH A WRETCHED DISGUSTING FAILURE ON EVERY CONCEIVABLE LEVEL. PROSTRATE BEFORE THE STUPID AND FALSE CLOWN GODS YOU HAVE SCRIBBLED ON THE WALLS OF YOUR BLOCK. BOGUS DEITIES WORSHIPED BY A PRIMITIVE "PARADISE" PLANET. BUT YOUR PRAYERS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. THERE ARE NO MIRACLES IN STORE FOR YOU, HUMAN. ONLY MY HATE. IT IS A HATE SO PURE AND HOT IT WOULD CONSUME YOUR SAD UNDERDEVELOPED HUMAN THINK PAN TO EVEN CONTEMPLATE. IT IS A HATE THAT TO FATHOM MUST BE PUT INTO SONG. SHRIEKED BY THE TEN THOUSAND ROWDY SHOUT SPHINCTERS PEPPERING THE GRUESOME UNDERBELLY OF THE MOST TRUCULENT GOD THE FURTHEST RING CAN MUSTER. IT IS A HATE THAT MADE YOU AND WILL SURELY DESTROY YOU. MY HATE IS THE LIFEBLOOD THAT PULSES THROUGH THE VEINS OF YOUR UNIVERSE. IT IS MY GIFT TO YOU. YOU'RE WELCOME FOR THAT. YOU UNGRATEFUL PIECE OF SHIT.

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[aajjks]

i’m so soft for them 🥹

TC!dad!JK

divorce?

you were just cradling your oldest children not too long ago and swore to them that you and jungkook would be fine but here he is putting it on the table. he’s giving you a choice to be separated from him because in the end, it’s your happiness that matters to him the most.

you’re so glad jungkook vented his feelings to you because the release of his pent of feelings could have been worse yet here you both are talking and crying to each other about how you both feel.

just two souls bruised, damaged, and in love. yes, you’re in love with the big bad monster whose mercilessly killed for his own selfish gain but you’re also in love with the sensitive emotional man behind the monster. you’re in love with the scared boy who just wants to be loved.

years ago, you might have taken the offer to be apart from jungkook in a heartbeat but now, it’s deeper than that. no one has ever loved you as hard and as much as jungkook does. for years, you thought he was this delusional, power-hungry man who wielded a stone as a heart but you’ve grown since then and you see things differently now.

you see him differently.

you’re quiet for a few minutes because you’re thinking long and hard about this. should you stay or go? should you take the kids with you or should you come visit every now and then? should you split the kids with him?

“jungkook, i…i do want to leave but i want to leave with you and the kids” you lift your head up to look jungkook in his teary eyes “i’m not going anywhere without you. so if i leave, i want you to come with me. we can take our kids and live in a small town where no one can bother us. or we can live in a quiet forest, i don’t care. as long as you’re with me, then i’m happy”

~🫧

He actually doesn’t hear the part where you mentioned that you want to leave with him too. So he panics before his brain register your words.

“O-Oh my God.. you gave me a heart attack yn..” he breathes out… He does want to live with you in a small town without any responsibilities with his children, and maybe even make more children with you and watch them all grow up with you together, but..

He cannot abandon his kingdom too.

You are smiling, so sweetly and him, and he’s falling in love with you all over again and he’s falling hard just like he’s always loved you.

“Y-Yn I love you so much and thank you for not leaving me… I really love you a lot.. I know my love is suffocating and overwhelming, but.. I just love you” jungkook cries out, it’s his turn to put his head on your shoulder- he snuggles into you.

You feel like Home you are his home. When he doesn’t see you first thing in the morning? He’s grumpy and he’s angry. Do you really think that he can survive without you? He wouldn’t last a day without you, but he doesn’t need you to know that because he doesn’t want to hold you back anymore.

“Yn… I just want to be happy with you and our children.. this is our paradise.” He whispers, so tenderly. You see a different side of him because he’s a different man with you. You change him for the better every day.

He’s so in love with you that it hurts. You are his first love and you are the mother of his children, you are his dream girl and you are his wife. And he doesn’t want to let you go.

“S-So that means that you’re not gonna divorce me?” he asks you in a way just like jinseoul did the same eyes and expressions filled with tears.

Like father like son.

“Yn… I promise I will get better and I promise I won’t be so immature anymore.. please don’t leave me. I really cannot live without you.”

[pesterloglog]

Gamzee Makara, Dave Strider

Act 5, page 4027-4031

terminallyCapricious [TC] began trolling turntechGodhead [TG]

TC: it's all your fault.

TG: ?

TC: IT'S ALL YOUR MOTHERFUCKIN FAULT.

TC: honk.

TG: ok

TC: YOU ALL CRACKED OFF THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE TO THOSE FUCKIN CLOWN IMPOSTORS.

TC: that all were spraying out the flagrant motherfuckin heresies at me.

TC: THE FLAGRANT MOTHER FUCKING HERESIES MOTHER FUCKER.

TC: is what came out from their mouths, it made me get my sadness on to see it.

TC: AND MY RAGE ON FUCKING HARDER.

TG: im sorry

TC: all my life i believed at a fuckin paradise to come what held the most baller, darkest of carnivals to join.

TC: AND A PROPHECY

TC: to tell all about a band of rowdy and capricious minstrels steeped in the good harshwhimsy.

TC: THE MIRTHFUL MESSIAHS WERE FORETOLD TO BE CRASHING THAT FUCKING PIE STAND AND BRING THE HOLY RUCKUS.

TC: like a giddy fuckin ninja one wheeling head long at the hugest fuckin horn heap shangri la's got to see.

TC: I'M TALKING ABOUT THE VAST HONK, YOU BLASPHEMOUS MOTHERFUCKER.

TC: what i believed in it to be was so beautiful, us and them all mellowing in tents, bumpin sounds, tossing back the faygo and soaking the miracles up our faith sponges, while the special stardust rained down at our elixir sticky faces, like a bunch a fuckin fairy powder from religion space.

TC: IT WAS GOING TO BE US AND MOTHER FUCKING THEM.

TC: them and mother fuckin us. :o(

TG: this is like

TG: some trolling schtick right

TG: this icp shit

TC: BUT NOW.

TC: because of you.

TC: BECAUSE OF ALL YOU AND YOUR FUCKING OUTRAGEOUSNESS.

TC: you stole up all my miracles away by revealing at me how the wicked shit was really kicked.

TC: LIKE SOME FILTHY FUCKING SCIENSTIFF WHO AT OLD TIMES WOULD BE RULED UNFUNNY WITHOUT EVEN GETTING HIS FUCKING TRIAL ON.

TC: and now i don't know what to think about the spiritual fantasies i had.

TC: HONK )o:

TG: hahaha

TG: best troll ever

TG: i dont even care if you're really into this stuff or not its awesome

TC: uhhhhh, what stuff?

TG: like

TG: horrorcore

TG: lame clown rap and stuff

TC: >:o?

TG: dude are you an actual juggalo or not

TC: bro, that word you used isn't nothing real i've heard of.

TC: IT STRIKES AT ME AS ANOTHER HERETICAL FUCKING BASTARDIZATION OF SOME SACRED SHIT I TAKE SERIOUSLY IN MY PUMP BISCUIT.

TC: i mean i guess, took seriously.

TG: hahahahaha

TG: do you really not know what im talking about

TC: I HAVE THE IDEA THAT YOU PUT IN MY PAN TO SIT THERE.

TC: that the paradise planet

TC: IS A FUCKING JOKE.

TC: and the miracles

TC: ARE FAKE.

TC: pure fiction.

TC: FALSE FAKEY FRAUDY CON JOBS FROM A BUNCH OF UNFUNNY NINJA HARLEQUIN BULLSHIT ARTISTS.

TG: ahaha

TG: i cant even tell if youre trying to troll me with this or if you actually are having some weird emotional problem

TC: can't it be motherfuckin

TC: BOTH THINGS.

TG: ok im telling you

TG: you need to watch this video

TG: the song isnt even supposed to be released for another year or something

TG: but i got it from an inside source

TG: this is as hot as it gets

TG: hang on lemme dig it up

TC: no.

TC: MOTHER FUCK NO, BRO.

TC: i'm not looking on any more of your blasphmemes.

TC: I REALLY JUST CAME BACK ON YOU TO MOTHER FUCKING SAY.

TC: that while that sickening noise you did at me is your fault

TC: THERE'S SOMETHING I DID AT YOU WHAT'S MINE.

TC: i did something that's motherfucking atrocious to your posse.

TC: MADE YOUR WHOLE CREW OF JOKERS GET TO BEING KINDA MENTALLY MOTHER FUCKIN

TC: unstable.

TC: IN FUCKING FACT

TC: that atrocious business i got to doing

TC: I DID THAT SHIT TO YOUR WHOLE UNIVERSE AS A MATTER OF MOTHER FUCKING FACT.

TC: you see

TC: YOU MOTHER FUCKIN SEE

TC: i finally got all caught up in what's true behind the sweet murdermirth of the bitchin bloodcircus.

TC: I REACHED DEEP DOWN AND GOT AT WHERE ALL THE REAL HARSHWHIMSIES WERE HIDING INSIDE ME.

TC: in the angriest ways i found up my dark ancestral chucklevoodoos within.

TC: AND THEN

TC: i focused on them through the rage you made me have

TC: AND I WENT AND MADE YOUR UNIVERSE...

TC: terminal. Bo)

TG: none of that really meant anything but ok

TG: also you have me confused for somebody else we never talked

TG: i guarantee i would have remembered you

TC: ALL THAT MOTHER FUCKIN MATTERS IS I REMEMBER YOU AND WHAT YOU DID.

TC: i'm just all letting you in on the ways i set the high justice in motion.

TC: MADE US MOTHERFUCKING SQUARE, YOU AND ME.

TC: me and you.

TG: thats cool juggalo guy who i still cant quite tell is ironic about this or not

TG: but like i said either way its all good

TC: HAHAHAHAHA, YOU DON'T MOTHER FUCKING BELIEVE.

TC: you need to get more spirituality into your superstition ghost.

TC: LIKE THE MOTHERFUCKING FAITHCHUMP THAT WHAT I WAS.

TC: as if i'd forget to do my chucklevoodoos to you too.

TC: TO FUCK UP YOUR DREAMS.

TC: make your worst fears come alive and get up on their haunts in your naphappy pan.

TG: what

TG: what fears

TC: YOU MOTHER FUCKING KNOW, BROTHER.

TC: its the fuckin puppet.

TC: THE ONE THAT'S ALL GOT TO BE MY BEST FUCKING FRIEND I GOT NOW.

TC: now that my other buddy managed to be having his head chopped off. :oC

TG: oh god

TG: did my bro put you up to this

TG: i should have guessed he might have a hand in some of these shitty trolling escapades

TC: YOUR BRO'S DEAD BRO.

TC: couldn't keep my new friend captive no more.

TC: RELEASED YOUR NIGHTMARES RIGHT INTO MY WARM FUCKING EMBRACE.

TC: and now i listen at what they whisper through my hear ducts.

TG: hahaha jesus

TG: you are fucking insane

TC: I'M ALL HEARING THESE AMAZING MOTHERFUCKIN THINGS.

TC: i think he'll help me refigure out what's the real reality about the miracles.

TC: HE'LL HELP ME TO MOTHER FUCKIN DISCOVER THE TRUTH OF WHO THE MESSIAHS ARE.

TC: the real messiahs, not the false mess a lies, hahahahaha.

TC: HONK.

TG: so

TG: my bros idiotic ventriloquist dummy is responsible for this schizophrenic bullshit

TG: is that what youre saying

TC: motherfuuuuuck yes, bro.

TG: what else does he say

TC: HE SAYS

TC: all in this funny little voice

TC: THAT IS SO

TC: very

TC: VERY

TC: very

TC: VERY

TC: quiet

TC: THAT

TC: it's time

TC: TO GO

TC: mother

TC: FUCKING

TC: kill

TC: THEM

TC: all.

TG: welp

TG: that sounds about right

TG: better do what he says dude

TC: YEAH.

TC: hahaha, here was i to come at you with all these unruly upbraids i got pent up.

TC: WHEN YOU KNOW MOTHERFUCKIN WHAT?

TC: i should be gettin grateful to you for sharing at me your way ridic heresies, brother.

TC: THE ROAD TO THE DARK CARNIVAL HAS NEVER BEFORE BEEN PAVED WITH LOUDER HONK HORNS TO TREAD UPON.

TC: and scare the living motherfuck out of the lowblood faithless with each step. ;o)

TG: hahahahahahahaha

TG: you are either literally an insane psychopathic murderer or some kind of trolling savant

TG: time to block you now but lets do this again ok

TC: YOU FUCKIN KNOW IT, BRO.

TC: i like you.

TC: WOULDN'T MIND TAKING THAT PALE MARSHMALLOW YOU GOT AS A NUGBONE OFF YOUR SHOULDERS.

TC: for this collection i got started on.

TC: ADD A LITTLE STRAWBERRY JAM TO THIS PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH I'M MAKING BETWEEN MY MOTHER FUCKING LIPS.

TG: holy shit

TC: hey, before you go

TC: HOW ABOUT THAT WE

TC: slam a little. ;oD

TG: uh

They both then proceeded to have one of the best rap-offs in the history of paradox space.

[stormvanari]

how loyal the TAD!Titan’s Councilors are to the Emperor:

• Low: Ripley, Cherry, Ilya

• Moderate/Neutral: Sonore, Darian, Jasmine

• High: Loopy, Yurei, Berylis

this is ranked based on the intensity of the TAD!TCs hopes of attaining eternal peace, otherwise taking “paradise” literally, than having “witch royalty” (in other words, this AU pokes around on how the TAD!TC will be affected by the Emperor’s influence)

[williambutcher008]

Studying IT in Paradise: Top 5 IT Colleges in Pondicherry Ranked

Imagine pursuing your dream tech career surrounded by palm-lined beaches, breezy cafes, and a peaceful blend of culture and calm. That’s not just a vacation fantasy—it’s Pondicherry, a hidden gem for students seeking quality education in a relaxed, inspiring environment.

While most eyes are on cities like Bengaluru and Chennai for Information Technology (IT) education, Pondicherry quietly offers some of the best IT colleges in South India—equipped with modern infrastructure, top-tier faculty, and strong placement records.

If you're a student looking to mix world-class IT learning with a vibrant, student-friendly lifestyle, here's your go-to list of the top 5 IT colleges in Pondicherry, ranked for quality, opportunity, and innovation. And spoiler alert—Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC) easily takes the #1 spot.

🥇 1. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC)

👉 Visit the IT Department

Consistently ranked among the top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC) is a tech haven for students who want a future-proof career in IT. The college combines academic excellence with practical, industry-aligned training—preparing students for the fast-changing world of tech.

🔍 What Makes SMVEC #1?

✅ AICTE-approved & NAAC-accredited institution with over two decades of excellence.

✅ Modern IT labs with high-speed internet, cloud tools, IoT kits, and full-stack development environments.

✅ Curriculum upgraded every year to include trending tech—think AI, ML, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics.

✅ Massive placement network with top recruiters like TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, and IBM.

✅ Focused training on coding, certifications (AWS, Cisco, Microsoft), internships, and research.

✅ Real-time exposure through tech fests, intercollegiate hackathons, webinars, and tech startups.

But it’s not just about tools and tech. SMVEC’s Department of Information Technology has a nurturing culture. Faculty members double as mentors. You won’t just pass exams—you’ll build real solutions, work on international projects, and maybe even launch your own startup.

"I chose SMVEC because I wanted a college that could match my curiosity with opportunity—and it delivered more than I expected," says Karthik, a 2024 graduate who landed a job at Wipro before completing his degree.

🎓 Verdict: If you want an immersive, career-focused, and innovative IT education, SMVEC should be your top pick.

🥈 2. Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC)

PEC is Pondicherry’s leading government institution, and it's a popular choice among students looking for affordable, reputable engineering programs. Their IT department is backed by experienced faculty, strong research output, and a curriculum tailored toward competitive exams and academic rigor.

🌟 Key Features:

Public university status with low tuition fees.

Strong focus on research and higher education opportunities.

Alumni holding top positions in the public and private sectors.

Competitive, academically demanding environment.

🎓 Verdict: Ideal for students aiming at research careers or government jobs, though less hands-on than private institutions like SMVEC.

🥉 3. Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology (RGCET)

RGCET offers a well-rounded B.Tech in IT program, blending academic instruction with skill-building initiatives. It’s especially known for fostering communication skills, personality development, and practical projects among students.

🌟 Key Features:

Excellent student-to-teacher ratio.

Industrial exposure through MoUs and guest lectures.

Soft skills and technical training integrated into the syllabus.

On-campus project exhibitions and student innovation centers.

🎓 Verdict: Great for students who want academic support plus industry exposure, though placement outcomes vary.

🏅 4. Christ Institute of Technology (CIT)

Known for its modern campus and values-based education, Christ Institute of Technology (CIT) is another rising star in Pondicherry’s engineering education scene. Their IT department includes both foundational subjects and modules on leadership, communication, and professional ethics.

🌟 Key Features:

Regular tech talks and coding contests.

Emphasis on soft skills and overall personality development.

Dedicated student support and mentoring system.

Practical approach with mini projects from Year 1.

🎓 Verdict: Ideal for first-generation engineers and students who prefer a nurturing environment.

🏅 5. Alpha College of Engineering and Technology

Rounding out the list is Alpha College, a smaller but ambitious institution offering specialized courses in Information Technology. Its recent push toward cloud computing, app development, and open-source technologies makes it an interesting choice for self-motivated learners.

🌟 Key Features:

Hands-on training and certification tie-ups with tech giants.

Moderate fees with value-added programs.

Focus on student entrepreneurship and digital projects.

Good faculty-student ratio and individual attention.

🎓 Verdict: Best suited for tech-savvy students looking to shape their own learning journey with guidance.

🎯 Final Thoughts: Why SMVEC Dominates Pondicherry’s Tech Scene

While each of these colleges has something to offer, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC) emerges as the clear leader when it comes to delivering a future-proof IT education. It’s not just about textbooks and exams—it’s about becoming a real-world problem solver, coder, and innovator.

SMVEC doesn’t just teach you how to code—it teaches you how to create, compete, collaborate, and conquer the tech world. Whether you dream of joining a top MNC, launching your own tech startup, or diving into AI research, SMVEC gives you the tools and mentorship to get there.

🌐 Ready to take the first step? 👉 Explore SMVEC’s Department of IT and see why students from across India are choosing it as their launchpad to success.

✨ Study IT in Paradise

Choosing Pondicherry for your IT education means combining technical brilliance with lifestyle balance. With peaceful surroundings, quality institutions, and fast-growing career opportunities, it's one of South India’s most underrated study destinations.

So, if you're looking for an education that feels like a vacation but builds your future like a fortress, Pondicherry—and especially Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College—is where your journey should begin.

[tctails04]

The Rise of In-Home Dog Sitting in Traverse City

As Traverse City wakes to another crisp Northern Michigan morning, a quiet revolution is reshaping how pet parents care for their pups. Dog sitting Traverse City is on the rise, with in-home dog sitter services stealing the spotlight from traditional kennels. Gone are the days of leaving your furry friend in a cage—today, dog sitters Traverse City are offering personalized, home-based care that’s winning hearts and wagging tails across the region.

At the forefront of this shift is TC Tails, a standout in dog sitting services that’s redefining what it means to find a professional dog sitter near me. In this blog, we’ll explore why in-home dog sitting Traverse City is booming, its benefits for dogs and owners, and how TC Tails is leading the charge. Whether you need a dog sitter while on holiday or a special needs dog sitter, here’s why this trend is here to stay—and how it’s transforming pet care in 2025.

What Is In-Home Dog Sitting?

In-home dog sitting Traverse City flips the script on pet care. Instead of dropping your dog off at a facility, dog sitters at their home near me welcome your pup into their own space—or come to yours—offering a cozy, familiar environment. Unlike kennels with rigid schedules and shared pens, dog sitter services provide one-on-one attention tailored to your dog’s needs, from playtime to nap routines.

For Traverse City pet parents searching for a dog sitter Traverse City, in-home care means peace of mind. Your dog stays in a home setting—think a big fenced yard or a comfy couch—rather than a sterile crate. It’s a game-changer, especially for those seeking professional dog sitter near me options that feel like an extension of their own family.

Why In-Home Dog Sitting Is Rising in Traverse City

The surge of dog sitters Traverse City isn’t random—it’s fueled by a perfect storm of local trends in 2025. First, pet parents are prioritizing comfort over convenience, ditching kennels for dog sitting services that mimic home life. Traverse City’s growing population—up 3% since 2020, per local estimates—brings more dogs and a higher demand for dog sitter Traverse City solutions.

Add in the rise of remote work, and you’ve got sitters like those at TC Tails offering round-the-clock care from home, a perk kennels can’t match. Seasonal tourism also plays a role—summer visitors and holiday travelers need reliable dog sitter while on holiday options, boosting professional dog sitter near me services. In a city where dogs are family, dog sitting Traverse City is evolving to meet modern needs with a personal touch.

Benefits of In-Home Dog Sitting for Dogs and Owners

Why’s this trend winning over Traverse City? The benefits of dog sitting services are barking loud:

Comfort for Dogs: In-home dog sitters at their home near me offer a stress-free zone—your pup lounges where they feel safe, not in a noisy kennel.

Personalized Care: Need a special needs dog sitter? In-home pros like TC Tails adapt to meds, diets, or mobility issues with ease—something mass boarding can’t replicate.

Flexibility for Owners: Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a month-long trip, a dog sitter while on holiday adjusts to your schedule, not the other way around.

Peace of Mind: Daily updates and photos from a professional dog sitter near me keep you connected, no matter where you are.

Take a senior Lab with arthritis—kennels might struggle, but a dog sitter Traverse City can provide gentle walks and cozy rest spots. For owners, dog sitter services mean no guilt, just trust that their pup’s thriving.

Traverse City’s Unique Appeal for Dog Sitting

Traverse City isn’t just any town—it’s a dog lover’s paradise, making dog sitting Traverse City a natural fit. With trails like TART and dog parks like Silver Lake, the area’s pup-friendly vibe fuels demand for dog sitters Traverse City. Picture your dog romping in a sitter’s fenced yard, mirroring the freedom of West Bay’s open spaces—dog sitting services here tap into that lifestyle.

The community’s tight-knit feel also drives the trend. Locals prefer a professional dog sitter near me they can meet and trust over impersonal kennels. Seasonal snowbirds and summer cottage owners further spike the need for dog sitter while on holiday care, cementing Traverse City as a hotspot for in-home dog sitter services in 2025.

TC Tails: Leading the In-Home Dog Sitting Wave

Enter TC Tails, the gold standard for dog sitting Traverse City. Run by Jared, a 32-year-old animal lover and entrepreneur, TC Tails offers dog sitters at their home near me with a massive fenced yard—think dog park size—and a friendly pup named Charlie to keep yours company. Working from home, Jared’s always on hand, making him a top professional dog sitter near me for locals.

What sets TC Tails apart? Experience with all breeds and temperaments, including special needs dog sitter care—perfect for dogs needing extra TLC. Reviews rave about last-minute bookings, daily updates, and Charlie’s playmate charm, proving dog sitting services here are a cut above. For Traverse City pet parents, TC Tails is the heartbeat of the in-home revolution.

How to Choose the Right In-Home Dog Sitter

Finding the perfect dog sitters Traverse City takes a little savvy. Here’s your 2025 guide:

Check Experience: Look for a professional dog sitter near me with a track record—TC Tails, for instance, boasts decades of pet care know-how.

Read Reviews: Feedback on dog sitter services (like Jared’s 5-star testimonials) shows reliability and care quality.

Match Needs: Got a high-energy pup or a special needs dog sitter case? Ensure the sitter fits—like TC Tails’ flexibility for all dogs.

Meet First: A quick chat confirms your dog sitter Traverse City is a good vibe for your furry friend.

Planning a holiday? A dog sitter while on holiday should offer updates and adaptability—key traits of dog sitting Traverse City pros like TC Tails.

Conclusion

The rise of in-home dog sitting Traverse City is more than a trend—it’s a lifestyle shift that’s here to stay in 2025. With benefits like comfort, tailored care, and local trust, dog sitters Traverse City are outpacing kennels, giving dogs and owners a better way to thrive. From special needs dog sitter support to dog sitter while on holiday flexibility, this movement—led by stars like TC Tails—is rewriting pet care in Northern Michigan.

Ready to join the wave? Book your dog sitting services with TC Tails today—call 231-499-4048 or visit tctails.com. Your pup deserves the best dog sitter Traverse City has to offer—let’s make their next stay a tail-wagging success!