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being a silmarillion fan is looking at a piece of fanart featuring forty different elves who all have the same shade of either black or gold hair and instantly being able to tell by their vibe who is who and which finwhatever is which

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obsessed with re-embodied First Age war heroes interacting with the aman-born youth

Youth: Wow, your hair is so pretty! Such a first age throwback. Could you be related to Maedhros Fëanarion? Maedhros Fëanarion: Never heard of him

Finrod Felagund: That's a cool ring, kid. Reminds me of early first age bëorian metalwork. Youth: Gee, thanks, that's exactly what I was going for! Does it make me look like King Felagund? Finrod Felagund: Absolutely. He'd be proud

Youth: Atar said you're from the first age. Did you know the sons of Fëanor? Was Celegorm hot? This blond guy the other day told me he was really hot Caranthir: Don't listen to that blond guy again. I know what he's doing

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Job application: *Now hiring graduates*

Job application: Must have traveled to the moon AT LEAST twice, won an Oscar, fluent in seven languages. Oh, and have 50 years experience. Good luck!

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bruce storming into the manor because with WE in the news there’s been an influx of rumors and scandals and it’s fine if you make up lies about him that’s what he does for a living. but coming after his kids?

they’re all used to sly remarks being made about their backgrounds, things alluding to stereotypes and the such. but to outright claim that dick isn’t even an american citizen? too far.

he confronts dick, tells him he’s sorry about all this and he’ll have this rumor taken care of asap. he’s halfway done dialing the daily planet when dick is just nonchalantly like.

“rumor? b in their defense, i’m not a us citizen. i mean at least i don’t think i am?? i mean i never took the test.”

and bruce pauses and is like. what are you talking about of course you are you were born her- ohhhhhh. ohhhh yeah. oh yeah so actually i did in fact take you in on a whim cause the night your parents died the world traveling circus just so happened to be in gotham. and now he’s spiraling about how he could’ve let something like that slip.

he thinks to himself - did i just. never do that paper work? was there even paper work? how did he graduate high school- (it’s cuz ur rich bruce) and then he’s deleting clark’s number and starts dialing harvey’s instead.

jason listening in the back is like dude you voted this year and dick is like i think i’ve run for office ???

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reallllly feel like some of you have to start understanding people are sometimes going to make mistakes and not understand something and not know things and it's going to slot them in a perfect place for you to scoff and call them problematic and evil and they're not even going to know why.

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if you could send one (1) elf who died in the First Age to Rivendell shortly before the War of the Ring, who would you choose?

rules:

they'll get sent forward at the moment of their death (there's a corpse left behind)

they are still injured and will need medical attention

they aren't told anything and they don't have any additional knowledge, just what they knew when they died

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my controversial silmarillion take is that it doesnt have ENOUGH maps

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there are many reasons I like the "Erestor son of Caranthir" headcanon but secretly the main one is that I'm imagining all of the remaining noldo auditors sighing of relief when Caranthir dies and they don't have to try play 4d chess with multiverse time travel trying to catch this guy doing tax evasion. life is good for exilic auditors now.

and then suddenly Elrond and Elros turn up again! even better! oh who's this, Elrond? your good friend Erestor? he's helping you with your taxes? oh how swe- what is this Elrond. What is this. your paperwork for your taxes you say. not a declaration of war? because it looks like a declaration of war on the exilic auditors, Elrond.

and then all the auditors are so busy doing "extreme tax auditing™" for the first time since the second Kinslaying that they don't tell anyone they're pretty sure there's another scion of the house of Fëanor running around.

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Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run

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With Sam now being hit up by a bunch of eligible Bachelors after Bucky fucked up,

This is how I need Bucky groveling at Sam when he hears the news about just how many people are taking advantage of the rumors that Captain America is on the market:

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Are you 🫵 pissed off about the Lilo and Stitch monstrosity remake? Do you want to know how you can actually make a difference in supporting the people and ecosystems of Hawaii?

Tourism is a big issue in Hawaii (which the remake got rid of the original's commentary on because it makes foreigners look bad). I'm not gonna promote it, BUT I know that realistically, thousands of people arrive here every single day by the airplane-ful. And the majority of them aren't educated on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. SO, I'm making this post in an effort to educate visitors. If you or someone you know is visiting or moving to Hawaii (whether by circumstances in or out of your control), here are some suggestions on how you can give back!

You can donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in giving aid to the displaced community of Lahaina after the Maui wildfires in 2023. They also provide scholarships to students of under-represented communities.

If you're interested in visiting Kualoa Ranch, you can do their Mālama Experience where you get your hands dirty giving back to the ‘āina (land)!

There are other organizations you can join to volunteer with, too, like Kupu and Mālama Maunalua. Check them out; maybe you can help with a beach cleanup or plant native trees! These are both non-profit organizations that accept monetary donations.

Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian history and culture! They also have events focused on sustainability and conservation.

If you're visiting Hilo on the Big Island, go visit the Laulima Nature Center! They're a non-profit aimed at protecting Hawaii's native species, and they even have an online store that ships to the US mainland and internationally! (After I post this, I'm gonna head on over and get myself a manu o Kū pin ♡)

A few other tips I have:

DO: Respect the locals' homes. Several beaches and hiking trails have access points in residential areas. Please be mindful to keep your voices down when passing by, and park ONLY in designated parking areas.

DO: Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii because they are known to damage coral reefs.

DON'T: Approach wildlife, particularly honu (sea turtles) and 'īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian monk seals). Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from turtles and at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from monk seals. If you see someone harassing animals, report them to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. You can also contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

DON'T: Collect sand, rocks, or other natural items to bring home with you. This is to protect the ecosystems and also out of respect for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), who have cultural beliefs regarding lava rocks in particular. Taking lava rocks is extremely disrespectful.

DON'T: Litter! Please throw away your waste in proper trash cans. If you see a bin that says "ʻōpala," that's a trash can!

Many Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) are moving to the US mainland because the cost of living in Hawaii has been driven up so high (because of people moving here), they can't afford to live in their ancestral home. So, if you are going to visit or move to Hawaii, please:

- Make the effort to support local businesses, especially those owned by Native Hawaiians!

- Educate yourself and your loved ones about actual Hawaiian culture!

- Try Hawaiian food, like poi!

- Learn some Hawaiian words and don't be afraid to ask how to pronounce words correctly!

- Donate to a food bank!

- Watch films and read books written by Native Hawaiians!

My hope is that whoever sees this post will use it to educate themselves, their friends, and their families who are considering visiting.

My background is in sustainability and the environment, so that's what I know to suggest off the top of my head. If any Kānaka Maoli read this post and have suggestions to add, please do!

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the stars and the universe love you

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Thunderbolts is the first real team Bucky has been apart of, but his first found family after Steve is forever and always the Wilson’s 💕

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https://transactual.org.uk/equality-act-campaign/ehrc-consultation-guidance/

The online survey to submit your responses is here. You can request a reasonable adjustment by emailing correspondence@equalityhumanrights.com or phoning 0161 829 8100.

https://transactual.org.uk/equality-act-campaign/ehrc-consultation-guidance/

the link above is the one you need to get guidance on how to fill out the consultation.

you need to do this, BEFORE THE 30TH OF JUNE, if you live in the UK.

as always, please share this shit.

ETA:

Given their track record, it seems likely that the EHRC will not be paying a lot of attention to ‘special pleading’ from trans people. They are much more likely to respond – and perhaps amend their guidance – following representations from non-trans folk. As such, it will also be helpful to encourage any organisations, services or businesses (including Trade Unions, Sports Clubs, etc.) that you have connections with to respond to the consultation, both to influence the EHRC and to make businesses aware of the issues in the Code before it is enshrined into statutory guidance. You can use the template letter here to write to any business, organisations or services you think will engage.