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10/10. No Notes.

Thx Netflix for posting Nimona on YouTube (I don't fuck with Netflix as a streaming service anymore.)

Finally got to see it. That was beautiful. Deserves every bit of love/praise. One of the best films I've seen. Fantastic from start to finish.

P.S. Ballister & Goldenloin being *that* gay 5 minutes into the film?? No wonder Disney tried to fuck this movie over. Fuck them for almost taking this film away from us.

One of the gayest animated films out there and it did so without trying so damn hard. It just did it.

Now if neither Spider-Verse nor Elemental win the Oscar, may Nimona win instead.

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𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the first house is a placement that can embody strong, passionate, and commanding energy. A person with this placement may have a confident, direct, and ambitious approach to life. They can be outspoken, willing to take risks, and unafraid to go after what they want. They may also have a strong drive to succeed and a competitive nature. However, Mars can also symbolize anger and aggression, which can lead to outbursts and confrontations. Finding a healthy way to harness and express the energy can be key in unlocking one's highest potential.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 2nd House is a placement that can have a strong focus on material possessions, self-value, and resources. A person with this placement may have a tendency to be ambitious and driven when it comes to accumulating wealth and creating a comfortable and safe environment. This can also indicate that they may be stubborn or set in their ways about their values and possessions. It can also mean that they may feel defensive about their beliefs, values, or ideals, potentially leading to confrontations if their boundaries are crossed.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 3rd House can indicate a strong desire for expansion and adventure when it comes to communication and mental pursuits. The person with this placement may have a strong focus and drive to communicate their ideas and opinions. They may be very vocal and opinionated, and can be assertive when they want to make their views known. However, they can also be very stubborn and unwilling to see other perspectives. They may tend to jump into conversations or arguments without thinking things through first.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 4th House suggests a strong passion and energy in the private realm of home and family. The person with this placement may have a strong drive for protecting and providing for their family and those they care about. They may have a need for security and a sense of safety in their inner world. They may be very protective of their home environment and those they care about and may have a strong desire to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their family. However, this may also lead to a tendency towards possessiveness and controlling tendencies.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 5th House represents passion and energy focused towards creativity, play, and pleasure. The person with this placement may have a strong desire to express themselves through creative outlets and to make memories with their loved ones. They may be very passionate about romantic relationships and self-expression through creativity. This placement can also indicate a strong focus on having fun and engaging in thrilling, exciting experiences. On a more negative note, this could also lead to excessive pleasure-seeking or an addictive personality.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟲𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 6th House represents energy and passion directed towards the mundane tasks and routines of life. The person with this placement may be very dedicated and hard-working in their daily tasks and can have a strong work ethic. They may tend to take on too many obligations and be unwilling to ask for help. They may also have stronger reactions and frustration when things don't go to plan, particularly in matters related to their health, work, and responsibilities. This placement may indicate a tendency to take on too much responsibility, which can lead to exhaustion and frustration.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟳𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 7th House is associated with passion and energy directed towards relationships and partnerships. The person with this placement may have a strong desire for a committed and passionate relationship. They may have a competitive approach to relationships and can sometimes feel like they are at odds with their partner. Additionally, they may have a strong desire to win their partner's admiration or respect. They may be a passionate debater and be willing to fight for what they believe in. They may also be more argumentative and quick to confrontation when it comes to their relationships.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟴𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 8th House can point towards strong passion and energy in matters of the 8th House, which include death and transformation, sexuality, intimacy, the occult, and deeper psychological dimensions. The person with this placement may have great willpower and determination when it comes to exploring these aspects of life. They may have a strong connection to their emotions and be willing to go deep when it comes to understanding their feelings and personal boundaries. This may lead to a willingness to confront darkness and explore the unknown. They may also thrive on deep, intense connections.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 9th House represents a strong passion and energy directed towards philosophy, knowledge, exploration, and higher education. The person with this placement may have a significant focus on learning and expanding their understanding of the world. They may find passion and stimulation through gaining wisdom and deeper knowledge. They may have strong opinions and beliefs about higher truths and knowledge and may have a strong desire to discover the hidden dimensions of life. They may also be drawn to studying other cultures and expanding their worldview.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟭𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 10th House signifies a strong passion and energy focused towards career, status, legacy, and authority. The person with this placement may have a competitive and driven approach to their career. They may be hardworking, confident, and assertive in pursuing their career ambitions. They may have leadership abilities and may feel fulfilled in a structured, professional environment. They may have strong initiative and willingness to take action in pursuing their goals. They can also have a strong focus on their public image and reputation.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟭𝟭𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 11th House points towards passion and energy that is directed towards friendship, community, and social groups. The person with this placement may have a strong desire to be a part of a community and may be more comfortable with group interactions than 1-on-1 relationships. They may enjoy the support and stability of a collective and can be good at working together with others. They may also be more assertive and outspoken when it takes a position of leadership in a group. They may enjoy having a network of supportive relationships.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝟭𝟮𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘

Mars in the 12th House points towards an intense and subconscious energy that is deeply personal. People with this placement may have a strong connection to their emotions and imagination. They may feel a desire to be alone and prefer to delve deep into their subconscious and explore their inner world. They may have a deep desire for connection to a higher power or something metaphysical. They may feel like they need to take time to recharge and understand themselves more deeply before they can truly commit to someone else. A 12th House Mars can be more prone to issues related to depression and escapism.

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#1 SANRIO CHARACTER OF THE DAY IS... Cogimyun!

I'm genuinely so sad that cogimyum is not as popular as the others (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠).

Facts found on the web ⭐:

She has a little brother named Cogimyon

She is made of wheat (she's also called the wheat flour fairy!)

Her dream is to become an onigiri!

This was a requested Character by: @nostalgicnitwit (I hope your request was correct!)

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the eeveeclipse o_O

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#1 SANRIO CHARACTER OF THE DAY IS... Cogimyun!

I'm genuinely so sad that cogimyum is not as popular as the others (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠).

Facts found on the web ⭐:

She has a little brother named Cogimyon

She is made of wheat (she's also called the wheat flour fairy!)

Her dream is to become an onigiri!

This was a requested Character by: @nostalgicnitwit (I hope your request was correct!)

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Cutiefly | Original

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I love how with a new influx of people getting into Nimona from it being released onto YouTube, there's a massive revival on jokes I remember everyone and their mom making back when the fandom first started. Hello, "ballister looks like a sad wet seal", how I've missed you. Oh hey, "never trust a blonde", it's been a while. And of course, the many Ambrosius memes, I almost forgot about you. I feel like I'm walking through my old hometown on a summer night, this shits great. I gotta find the og nimona shit posts and reblog em again, for the newcomers. The fandoms only existed for like half a year so like, it's an infant in fandom years, why does it feel like it's been around for decades lmao

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Has this been done before?

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Taking advantage of the free Nimona video and....wow, the Director really believes her own bullshit here. Like it's not just a show for Ballister's sake (or at least, not completely), she genuinely believes that he's ultimately responsible for her actions by being common and disruptive and that he forced her to murder her queen to stop him from becoming a knight. "Today, everyone will see you for who you really are." "She thought someone like you could be a hero, and it cost her her life." She literally runs Gloreth's direct descendant through with a sword and then in the moment after he "dies", her reaction is "May Gloreth forgive you." Not me, never me, no matter how many people I have to kill. May Gloreth forgive you for existing in a way that inconvenienced me even slightly.

Like the religious aspect is not subtle, as far as the Director is concerned her every word and thought and action is the will of Gloreth herself and challenging her is a sacrilegious act. Ballister can change, Ambrosius and the knights can change, the whole kingdom can sit there watching Nimona break down and decide they were wrong about her and accept her, and the Director is still standing on the battlements demanding that they blow up the city because it's what she wants and the mere idea that she could ever be wrong is blasphemy.

Which is a genuinely good message for the film's younger audience as a whole. "Yes, people can change and become better. Yes, whole societies can change and become better. Yes, people deserve second chances. But there are some people who cannot and will not change, and you shouldn't lose sleep over your inability to convert them."

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I think part of Nimona that hits me really hard is when she's shown transforming into various different animals, birds, fish etc. She is always doing it as a means to find community and connection and is always rejected by every species. The group can always tell something is just a bit "off" about her. She eventually makes ONE friend, a human. Opens up to her. Then when the village sees her they react just as every other living thing has, with rejection. She tries the same trick, to turn back into a human girl, arms open wide to be like "see, I'm one of you!" But nobody buys it. All they see is that she's different, and not welcome. And her one friend turns her back as a result.

After a thousand years I cannot fathom what strength she must have had to have not already given up.

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10/10. No Notes.

Thx Netflix for posting Nimona on YouTube (I don't fuck with Netflix as a streaming service anymore.)

Finally got to see it. That was beautiful. Deserves every bit of love/praise. One of the best films I've seen. Fantastic from start to finish.

P.S. Ballister & Goldenloin being *that* gay 5 minutes into the film?? No wonder Disney tried to fuck this movie over. Fuck them for almost taking this film away from us.

One of the gayest animated films out there and it did so without trying so damn hard. It just did it.

Now if neither Spider-Verse nor Elemental win the Oscar, may Nimona win instead.

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You know what I find fascinating about Nimona?

The fact that she wanted to be a sidekick.

Nimona is easily the most powerful being in the kingdom, possibly the world. She could very easily overpower Ballister if she wanted to.

But she doesn’t. She asks to be his sidekick. And then she actually treats him like a boss and lets him call the shots.

Because at the end of the day, Nimona is just a kid. A kid who has probably never had a parental figure in her life.

She wants someone to look up to. Someone to tell her what to do. Someone to take care of her.

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I can’t believe that trans teenager and her gay dad are beating Disney. This is glorious

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Regarding Death Wolf...

Hear me out (NO, it's not the kind you are thinking)

We know Death has a job, right? To collect souls and most likely release them to the afterlife.

And for this job, he has to be there when somebody is about to die, as demostrated with him being there moments before Puss' eight death.

Supposing he is THE Death and he has been doing this since the beginning of time (or at least when there were enough stories of the Grim Reaper to adquire a physical form) that means he has seen a lot, A LOT of awful things.

Murders, suicides, massacres, death of infants, people who didn't deserve to die alone, animal cruelty, some other heavy stuff I won't mention here, etc etc etc.

And we thought "man, how is he able to cope with all of that? That job has to be utter torture for someone."

Probably many of you could think that he is able to do that because he is Death, and he was "born" with that purpose and only him can reap souls perfectly.

But while he is a force of nature, he also WAS a force of nature. Let me explain it well: He adquired a personality enough to be angry, excited, frustrated, amazed, happy, among other emotions.

While he has supernatural power and is most likely the most powerful being in the Shrek Franchise (or in Dreamworks as many say) he is also a PERSON.

Someone with a code of honor, morals, opinions, beliefs, etc.

Returning to the question "How can he bear all of that?" taking into account he is no longer an inevitable force, but a character of his own.

The answer is something you may relate to, and that is: Creativity and escapism.

To be the embodiment of Death, the guy is a very creative fella.

First of all, his design. I heard many people saying here and in Twitter that his design is something they would come up in their edgy, teen years of drawing their first fursona.

Guess what? They are right, the wolf form is someone's fursona. It's DEATH'S fursona. He clearly came up with this badass, piercing canine form to blend with the Fairy Tale Land assuming the form of the "Big Bad Wolf". He most likely had other forms he designed over the centuries and was able to present as them like if he were on a role play game in the living world.

His sickles? The weapon of choice with the little crossed cats on it to have a bigger effect of terror for Puss? Those who can become knuckles and join to create a scythe? Those are his creation, probably after thinking it for a while and writing all of those functions on a paper.

The way he presents himself? In the bar? The coins in his eyes as a "watching you" sign while being a cool reference to the Ferryman of souls? He transforming Perrito's forest into the background of a skull? The chilling reveal at the Cave of Lost Souls? The fire ring? It was all him.

As for the escapism part...

When the world becomes too heavy to deal with as real life issues tend to make us feel bad, depressed, angry... we tend to escape it somewhere. And in our time the common place would be the internet as in webpages or comics, stories, etc.

But what has to do with Death Wolf you may ask?

Well, while he would NEVER be able to escape his job entirely, he can have moments where he can enjoy a good hunt of people who don't appreciate life, like the whole plot of the Puss in Boots sequel could demostrate.

He managed to have a little time outside his eternal routine to chase an arrogant cat who took life for granted. He enjoyed it, it was thrilling, it was exciting.

It was a way to escape a monotonous, grim "life", if just for a short moment.

So, when the chase ended as his prey no longer feared him and now was ready to fight for his last life, the wolf retreats, happy for Puss' character development but resigned because he once again had to return to "The Eternal Duty"

And that's not even counting all the times Jack "I'm dead inside" Horner had to interrupt Lobo's hunt and remind him of his job even in his "spare time"

Death knew the chase had to end eventually, but he didn't want it to end.

He didn't want to return to his own world

And if we look at Death like that, then he is probably one of the most relatable characters Dreamworks has ever make.

In the Shrek Franchise:

Monsters can be loved

Princesses don't have to fit the perfect standards of beauty

Handsome guys can be possesive jerks

Love at first sight doesn't work like one would think

Happily ever afters had to be built and not just obtain them with magic

And Death is the most creative and "full of life" being in the world

Because he would absolutely go crazy with his life/work if he wasn't.

Because in a world of Kings, Poets and Soldiers, he's the Supreme King

And he's also a perky goth but none of you are ready for that conversation.

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i cobbled together some screencaps for (hopefully) useful reference usage of the major characters in puss in boots the last wish!! i tried to include things like weapons and whatever else i figured might be cool to see