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I’m just saying if Daniel Radcliffe, the literal protagonist of the Harry Potter franchise since the age of ten years old, was able to disavow JK Rowling and move on from the HP universe then actually what the fuck is anyone else’s excuse. There is no one else on the planet who can say their entire childhood was HP more than that guy and he still cared about trans people more than the average tumblr user who says “we’re protesting by making all her characters queer and trans!!” like you can do better. You should do better.

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Wilma Martins

série Cotidiano (1975-1984)

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sherlock holmes deduces you are trans before you've figured it out yourself and refers to you with those pronouns and then when you look confused is like "ah...had you not arrived at that conclusion yet?" and wafts away in his dressing gown to smoke seventeen pipes, leaving you in a gender crisis

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it’s so bizarre when animated American films are set in a certain location and then only certain characters have the accents of that place. It makes no damn sense!! like

WHY IS SHE MORE FRENCH THAN THE REST OF THEM???

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have you heard that jordan peele said steven yeun's character is the one that has the most in common with him. have you thought about how most of his cinematic career has been built around discussions of race and the traumas that come from racism. have you thought about how any media handling real and personal topics is a sort of emotional self-disembowelment on the part of the creator. have you thought of the glory and horror of being Seen. have you screamed

Have I? HAVE i. Have I thought about how Peele has discussed being objectified and tokenized on set, especially early in his career? Have I thought about what it's like to suffer real-life trauma in a space created for make-believe? Buddy, I haven't thought about anything else for days!!

I think one thing that makes this movie so visceral to me is that it's an exploration by a great popular artist on the human cost of making popular art. To me, the connection between Peele and Jupe is a link between the auteur and the cult leader — both are people consumed & defined by stories, people who are compelled by a narrative and feel an urge to spread that narrative to an audience.

And I am really impressed by how hard Peele seems to work to reject the cult leader in himself as best he can — to make art that enriches the lives of ALL THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT. Every interview is about how collaborative and present he is as a director. Obsessed with this Q&A for many reasons but this moment sticks with me:

KEKE PALMER: There would be moments where we’re going through different parts of this script, this story, from when we first rehearsed to when we were actually on set, or when we had an idea that happened that morning. I would be listening, my head would be down, I’d be listening to what Jordan’s saying, I’m like, man this is deep. And I look up and there’d be just this one little tear falling. Man, this brother’s deep. JORDAN PEELE: I’m not afraid to cry as a director. KP: And he’s chill! He’d be like, “That’s what happens” and tears are falling. I’m like, “Are you all right?” But he keeps going and he’s like “Yeah, yeah. So that’s the thing.” And then he just walks out.

To me, that reads as a person who is NOT JUST super smart and deep and creative etc but who is also aware every moment of how lucky he is to be doing what he's doing, and who is not ashamed of his own reaction to that gratitude. What's to be ashamed of? It's incredibly fun! He is having an amazing time! He's hanging out with people he likes and respects and coating actors with goop in the esophageal tube! What a job!

I wonder if, to be that thankful and that aware (and that collaborative), you have to have experienced the flip side; if you have to have been Jupe, at least for a little while. I wonder if the process of -- to some extent -- commodifying your own suffering (as capitalism practically demands that artists do in order to survive as artists) leads, almost inevitably, to a moment where you think, "I survived this horror and became a Star because I am the main character of reality: I am more special than other people, I have a special ability to communicate, I have a special destiny." That is a powerful story and a seductive one, but if you don't leave it behind, it will eat you and the people around you alive.

It seems to me like an extension of what Peele is exploring in Us--the notion that your contentment is entangled with someone else's suffering. Why you? Why not the person with all your qualities who for whatever reason never ended up where you are? Especially for creators with marginalized identities, right? "Am I occupying a space that should belong to someone else?" You can avoid that question by deciding that you have special individual qualities that make you the Chosen One, as Jupe does. Or you can accept that the question will always haunt you, that luck (LUCKY THE FINAL HORSE??) has no logic, and you try to spread your luck out and open your space up to as many other people as you can. Which you see Peele doing all the time! Gah!!

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just made the best non-looping gif i think

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housewives were not banging out spirk fanfiction in the 60s for you to be AI generating your fic

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Eeveelution Legacy Challenge

This legacy challenge is a combination of by my long time love for Pokémon, and my newer love for The Sims 4. Inspired by other challenges like Not So Berry and Magical Bloodline, every generation has color suggestions and specific goals. I also wanted to add more occult gameplay, let me know if you'd like an occult-free version.

As a bonus challenge, the 10th generation is all about creativity with plenty of free reign!

I really loved putting this whole thing together, and hope you enjoy playing it just as much <3

Rules:

-There are optional color suggestions as a starting point for creating your own "Simveelutions™". -Limit cheats/debug for resetting objects, making a starter home, etc., not for collections or occult items like Moonpetal and Mermadic Kelp -Decide how to pick your heir (firstborn, patriarch/matriarch, etc.). If the heir dies, any siblings you moved out must be good friends with the parent before moving back in. -Normal lifespan recommended. -Randomize infant traits. -Child and teen aspirations are optional to finish. -Complete each adult aspiration listed. -Max out career in either branch unless a specific one is listed. -Complete at least 3 collections before the 10th generation dies. -Live in 5+ worlds across all generations. -Feel free to swap out anything for packs you don't have, just pick something similar and make the challenges match.

Have fun!

Generation 1 - Eevee, brown & cream

Aspiration: Renaissance Sim Career: Barista, Criminal, Education Traits: Noncommittal, Goofball, Adventurous

Everyone is always asking "What are you going to be when you grow up?". You just want to have fun and try all sorts of things before you even think of settling down. You love helping others unlock their potential and learn how to live life to the fullest.

-Move with each new job -Max writing, research and debate, and comedy skills -Never get engaged/married -Move to Sulani before your heir is a child -Have the "Jokesters" family dynamic

Generation 2 - Vaporeon, light & dark Blue Aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire Career: Conservationist -> Marine Biologist branch Traits: Child of the ocean, Gloomy, Neat

As a child, things were always a little unstable before your parent settled in Sulani. You love spending time on the beach, but it breaks your heart how your fellow sims trash the area. You've devoted your life to cleaning up the waters, and reminding everyone of how beautiful the ocean is.

-Live in Sulani your whole life -Max painting & fitness skills -Gift 5 beach paintings (from reference) -Clean up Sulani -Become a mermaid as an adult or elder

Generation 3 - Jolteon, yellow & white Aspiration: World Famous Celebrity to Beach Life Career: Athlete to VStreamer Traits: Active, Erratic, Ambitious

Your parent was well known for returning Sulani to glory. You have a hunger to be famous too but struggle to stick to one path. Your unpredictable nature combined with determination makes it hard to stay focused, which could impact your career and relationships.

-Reach any fame level, fight paparazzi, and quit the spotlight -Change career to VStreamer and start beach life aspiration -Max videogaming & entrepreneur skills -Break up/divorce heir's parent

Generation 4 - Flareon, orange & yellow Aspiration: Successful Lineage Career: Culinary Arts Traits: Hotheaded, Family-orientated, Socially Awkward

Being the child of an ex-famous parent, it was difficult to talk to other kids growing up. It didn't help that you inherited their temper. You do your best to channel that frustration into cooking. You want to be present for your family and make friends sharing your culinary talent.

-Obtain "Spice Hound" trait -Max parenting & cooking skills -Have a party for each child's birthdays (goals are optional) -Have a gourmet kitchen with at least 5 appliances

Generation 5 - Espeon, purple & red Aspiration: Crystal Crafter Career- Writer Traits: Loyal, Perfectionist, Lazy

You were completely pampered growing up, and while you may enjoy the finer things like crystals and jewelry, you have never been spoiled. You were encouraged to spend your time however you like, and now you make all kinds of discoveries. Whether it's family, career, hobbies, or self-care, everything is perfectly balanced for you.

-Make friends with 1 of every occult type -Make the entire "Mystical" set of jewelry -Max wellness & gemology -Take time to meditate or relax in the hot springs every now and then -Become a spellcaster and complete any school of magic

Generation 6 - Umbreon, black & yellow Aspiration: Outdoor Enthusiast Career: Fisherman to player's choice Traits: Good, Loner, Slob

You have a very close family, but sometimes you just need some space. You love spending time traveling alone, looking to expand on your family's collections. One day you travel too far and find yourself trespassing on an old werewolf/vampire's land. As a result, they cursed you, and now you're trying to find a cure to save your children from the same fate.

-Transform to chosen occult as a teen or young adult -Start a garden by harvesting cure ingredients (no debug/cheats) -Cure affliction before starting a family -Max fishing & herbalism -Camp outside in Granite Falls every week

Generation 7 - Leafeon, green & brown Aspiration: Freelance Botanist Career: Gardener -> Floral Designer branch Traits: Loves Outdoors, Creative, Art Lover

You always loved playing in the garden and admiring the unique plants your parent discovered when they were young. You're eager to find more and use your creative streak to combine them into works of art, while studying the emotions these pieces can bring out in others.

-Have a full garden with every flower -Only use fresh flowers -Open a floral shop -Max flower arranging & gardening -Gift OR be given a death flower bouquet after heir is a child or older

Generation 8 - Glaceon, teal & light blue Aspiration: Seeker of Secrets Career: Secret Agent Traits: Romantic, Genius, Self-Assured

Your parent was just as vibrant as the colorful bouquets they made, standing out against a backdrop of sparkling snow. Unfortunately, your parent became the target of a malicious customer. Now you've decided to use your charm to fight back...or take over.

-Attend every festival at least once -Witness another sim's death -Max charisma & logic skills -Have any death except old age -Have 1 child that you never become good friends with

Generation 9 - Sylveon, pink & white Aspiration: Soulmate Career: Entertainer Traits: Music Lover, Lovebug, Self-Absorbed

Your parent never had much time to interact with you. Between your good looks and natural talent, you found the affection you craved from the public, obtaining fame without even trying. The only thing that would make your life perfect is having someone to share the spotlight with

-Write 10 songs -Perform at 5 different venues -Marry a sim with amazing compatibility -Win an award -Max singing & 1 instrument of choice skills -Regularly gift baked goods

Generation 10 - Player's choice Pick a Pokémon type eeveelution that doesn't exist yet and create the color palette & personality.

Your parent has become a household name across all of Sim Nation. With loving parents and plenty of influence (and money), you are free to take any path you choose.

-Max at least 2 skills -Finish any remaining challenge rules -Max career and complete 2 aspirations

Love ya<3 Kat

@ts4challengehub @ts4challengecollection @sims4challenges

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It's time for my annual free roleplaying game event! The last couples of years I had some great new Tumblr friends sign-up, and would love to see that again. In fact, this year none of my money is going to other social platforms, as Tumblr has consistently had the best players join in. The games are all run through my Discord server which you'll receive the invite to after you sign-up. The server is on the small side, queer friendly, anti-AI, and primarily based in WA state, but we have members from around the world.

With the help of some wonderful Game Master friends of mine, I’m hosting 9 games for you to join in! These games are a great opportunity to try a new system OR try tabletop roleplaying for the very first time. All games are online.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign-up now to guarantee your spot! Sign-up and view the details at the Eventbrite Collection here:

https://rpgmonth.geekgirlre.com

I'll also be giving each participant a custom sticker designed by one of my artist friends! (should you include your address at sign-up).

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⭐LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE 📚Monsterhearts Second Edition 📅Sun August 3 ⌛3pm-8pm 👤GM: Lindsey - She/Her (That’s me! Also, it's my birthday on the 3rd! 🎂) 🔢3-8 Players

⭐THE MILLTOWN INCIDENT 📚ROOT RPG (Redwall Vibes) 📅Sat August 9 ⌛5pm-9pm 👤GM: Paul - He/Him 🔢3-5 Players

⭐THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP 📚For The Honor (She-Ra Inspired!) 📅Thu August 14 ⌛6pm-10pm 👤 GM: June - She/Her 🔢3-6 Players

⭐SHATTERED JUMP DRIVE CRISIS 📚Beast Wing (Playtest) 📅Sat August 16 ⌛10am-3pm 👤 GM: Scott - He/They 🔢3-4 Players

⭐UMBRA OF NEXUS 📚Exalted 2E 📅Sun August 17 ⌛12pm-5pm 👤 GM: Jordan - He/Him 🔢3-6 Players

⭐ASTRAL GALACTICA: SILENCE ON DISPATER-2 📚Savage Worlds Sci-Fi (Farscape & Star Trek Inspired) 📅Sun August 24 ⌛12pm-3pm 👤 GM: Jimmy - He/Him 🔢3-5 Players

⭐THE VENGEFUL HEART 📚Tales of the Valiant/D&D 5E 📅Thu August 28 ⌛5pm-9pm 👤 GM: Shawn - Ze/Zir 🔢3-6 Players

⭐DRUIDS OF THE CARNIVOROUS JUNGLE 📚D&D 5E (All Druids!) 📅Sat August 30 ⌛5pm-10pm 👤 GM: Joe - He/Him 🔢3-6 Players

⭐RED TUNDRA 📚Werewolf: The Apocalypse V5 📅Sun August 31st ⌛3pm-8pm 👤 GM: Lindsey - She/Her (Me again!) 🔢3-6 Players

The event is sponsored by my business as a real estate agent in that I pay to boost my Discord server, pay for advertising the event, and pay for the stickers to giveaway.

For compliance: Lindsey Dwyer Real Estate Broker in WA State The Geek Girl at RainTown Realty + JPAR Lindsey@GeekGirlRE.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Reminder that the label NSFW (or versions like nsft) is not a moral judgment. "Not safe for work" literally means "if your boss glanced over and saw this on your phone or computer screen, you could get penalized or fired." That's why nudity is labeled as NSFW because even if nude bodies aren't inherently sexual, your boss probably still wouldn't be thrilled to see naked people on your screen.

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