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I’ll never forget the first time I saw “I, Mudd,” because this scene made me tear up a little.

Despite everything I already knew about these characters, I completely bought that Uhura was succumbing to temptation and turning on the crew—and that Kirk was going to shame her for it before coming up with another brilliant escape plan—because let’s be real, we’ve seen that happen a million times in a million shows, whether they broadcast in 1966 or yesterday. I was thinking, Damn, I thought this show was different, but here we are again. And I was feeling crestfallen, disappointed, but mostly exhausted, because it’s tiring to live in a world full of pop culture in which even the strongest female characters might at any moment betray everyone for a chance at youth and beauty.

And so the revelation that in fact she was saving Kirk’s life (and everyone else’s), meant so much to me—because not only is it another amazing Uhura power move, it also highlights the fact that her character didn’t happen by accident. Nichols, Roddenberry et al. knew what they were up against. They knew the stereotypes and sexism bought into by other pop culture (and audiences), and in this scene they actively played against those expectations to say, Not on this show, folks. 

I know TOS was far from perfect in the way it dealt with gender and race, but damn, I follow several television shows today that could learn something from this scene.

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Is this the response of an innocent person?

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one of my father's hindu colleagues was surprised that my family didn't make everyone say a christian prayer before we sat down to eat dinner. we were like "....this is your house." and she laughed and said that her christian friends "make" her pray all the time. like what the fuck. how fucking rude can you be to make the host pray to your god. you are in their fucking house.

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Concept Art for Strange Magic (2015) feat. Dawns, Two Fairy Suitors, and Fairy Guards | Derek Stratton

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Thought a Strange Magic version of this would be funny.  

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People are strange when you’re a stranger Faces look ugly when you’re alone Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted Streets are uneven when you’re down~ They definitely would dance to The Doors. Btw I have an urge to make some joke about Roland and army marching to Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance but it’s too good on its own.

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my children

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It’s going to be a long time until I have a chance to draw on a computer again.

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Outtakes

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Strange Magic Sketches

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My friend and I premiered our new Strange Magic Dawn and Marianne cosplays at Castle Point Anime Con this weekend!! Photoshoot pics coming soon~ (As well as a photoshoot of Ganondorf EVENTUALLY…)

Oh, and also…

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Thank you!!!!

*whispers* anyone have tips on drawing the pinecone??

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Drawing Bog

So here’s what I put together. Very rough drawings (sorry!) Just personal notes on how to draw his proportions right until I memorize it. Keep in mind that these are obviously not 100% accurate, just what I’ve observed from constantly watching clips frame by frame, I tried to get as close to the actual proportions as I could. I figured I’d post this because he is a rather difficult character to draw. Very specific. Thought it could help some folks. :) I’m sorry for the bright colours, they were WAY more muted when I was in photoshop but my jpegs aren’t saving properly and end up looking like this. ^^’

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tough girl

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*whispers* anyone have tips on drawing the pinecone??

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YELLS “THATS WHAT I LIKE” AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS

I’m in strange magic hell, why did no one tell me about this movie….its so GOOD IVE WATCHED IT 8 TIMES