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Is it ironic that while reading this I yelled "OH MY GOD THAT WAS FUCKING AWESOME."

Seriously, I have so much respect for Stephen right now. He is mercurial and brilliant.

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This is profound.

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I was trying to imagine how Spinel would fit into the Futurama universe.

Then I remembered this episode:

ISN'T THAT SWELL.

Pity Party (Party Rock-ers)

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I wasn't expecting this but now I can't imagine life without it.

can we talk about this video ariyon bakare (the actor who plays boreal) posted on his instagram?

everyone needs to see this.

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I think of her hair as her ears... In her original form she has heart shaped Mickey mouse ears.

my friend just pointed out that Spinel has no ears. I thought about it too much, I need help.

it’s best not to question it tbh

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Important Warning Please Read and Share

So Scientology has recently been purchasing ad spots on social media sites including Twitter and Facebook. Scientology has always worked hard to recruit young people it seems like they’re investing in social media as well now. I know most people think Scientology is a joke but it’s a seriously dangerous cult which uses fear, extortion, violence, vandalism and various other unethical actions against those who oppose them both inside and outside the church. Here is key information on the abuses committed by Scientology: 

•Scientology uses a form of pseudo-therapy called auditing which focuses largely on embarrassing and traumatic memories. Scientology collects the information you share and uses that information to threaten you if you oppose the church. They also charge huge amounts of money for auditing sessions (which is why they really are doing all this).

 •They are extremely anti-psychology and psychiatry and pressure you against taking any antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or any other drugs for mental health.

 •They believe homosexuality can be “cured” and are blatantly homophobic. •Enemies of the church are labeled “suppressive persons” and it is forbidden to communicate with such people. This isn’t just to limit the negative press they receive but also is a manipulative tool. If you are in the cult and decide to leave or criticize the church you stand the risk of being completely cut off from your friends and family. “Suppressive Persons” are often also harassed, stalked, or threatened. 

•If you’re new to Scientology and your family or friends are worried about you being in a cult you’re instructed to cut them out of your life, increasing your reliance on the support system (though there’s nothing supportive about it) the church give to you. 

•Scientology’s doctrine includes the concept of “Fair Game”. This basically says that those who are judged a threat to the Church can be punished and harassed by any and all means possible.

 •Because of this, they have no moral qualms about having their members lie in court which they use to defend themselves from lawsuits or charges that they’ve broken the law and also to help win lawsuits against their enemies. •They essentially spied on and stole information from the IRS and tried to frame the mayor of Clearwater Florida for a hit and run. 

•Scientology filed 50 different lawsuits in one year against the Cult Awareness Network, an anti-cult organization. Using false testimony they won one of the suits and because the organization couldn’t pay the fine Scientology took the organizations name and logo so if you were calling to get out of Scientology you’d be unknowingly telling Scientology of your intentions. (For full transparency my mom was a member of the Cult Awareness Network before it was taken over and was sued individually by the Church of Scientology) 

•Scientology has an official branch known as the Sea Org, a mixture between a paramilitary group and slavery, comprised of their most dedicated members including many children/teens who’ve been raised in Scientology. This is where some of the most rampant and terrifying abuse in Scientology occurs. 

•Sea Org members often work over 100 hours a week for Scientology for around 2$ per hour.

 •Sea Org member’s living conditions are terrible; they live in overcrowded communal rooms with up to 12 other people, are not given healthcare unless there is a free clinic in the area, often are forced to miss meals or sleep in order to successfully completed their work. 

•Several former Sea Org members have accused the church of physical abuse. •Sea Org members may not have children and women who have become pregnant have reportedly been forced/coerced by their higher-ups to have abortions. 

•Leaving Sea Org without permission automatically makes you a suppressive person, so young adults who’ve been raised in Scientology who want to leave are cut off from everyone they’ve ever known with no money or job and getting permission to leave can require 3 years of hard labor, social isolation, and group pressure.

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snerk.

A post made by the ANALysis gang

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Oh god I'd forgotten that I love Garashir.

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Endearing.

Darwin Was Wrong (About Bees)

In his seminal work, On the Origin of Species, Darwin wrote that bumblebees are the only pollinators of red clover. In 1862 he discovered that this is wrong. Honeybees also pollinate red clover well.

He wrote to his friend John Lubbock, “I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees.”

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Superdog flies by farting rainbows.

hmm…

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Ooh. This blog looks so good fjdjd. Okay uh, how about an imagine for Spinel courting her S/O? Just bc I adore the concept so much. I mean just imagining a lovestruck Spinel being all flirty and trying to win me over, makes me feel all fluttery

The second she realizes that she’s feeling more for you then she ever did for Steven as a friend she’s alarmed

there’s gonna be a long period of time where she’s watching you from a far and fretting. Would you even want her like this??? Would you even be able to look at her again if she messes up somehow!! “They can’t possibly wan’ me like this…could they?”

despite all of her worries, she’s visibly so lovestruck and in awe. Anytime she sees you smile, she feels her gem warm up, her lips curling up into a dopey smile, her arms turning into loose noodles

you make her weak - you’re her  weakspot and by the diamonds she loves it - all sorts of horror scenarios start flooding her head, up until she’s had a good talk with Garnet, master of love and understanding herself

with newfound courage she will try and get your attention. Sure you’ve met and had a couple of ‘hang outs’ but despite that Spinel worries

at first she’s trying verbally. Making jokes, cute little puns to make you laugh. More then often using a joke to compliment you! “I dunno if I can eat anymore donuts…ya’ smile alone is givin’ me a suga’ rush~”

each time you laugh or look the slightest bit flustered, she feels so accomplished. She can barely hide her heart eyes!

her next step is the more 'direct’ idea of trying to court you

she literally watched other teenagers how they’d do it - she’d use anything she learned. Hand against the wall trying to be as confident as she can be while winking at you. “What’s cookin’ good lookin’~.”

there will be lots and lots of pick up lines coming your way

even trying to catch you of guard with a few flowers she’s found with a cheesy line to try and court you “Heya toots…I er’…found these flowers an’I thought… hey they remind me of ya’…cause’ of ya eyes…”

your flustered stammering makes her think she messed up and broke you!

the moment you realize what’s going on and confront her about it,it’s her turn to look flustered

when all her attempts seemed to have worked, she’ll be flowing over with joy. Or rather malfunction and fall down into a pile of her noodley limbs, hands on her cheeks and happiest lovestruck look in her eyes

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I didn't even swear at school and never got in detention. I wasn't naturally respectful towards authority - in fact the opposite. I knew that if I got in trouble and was punished that my latent oppositional defiant disorder would activate and I'd go nuts fighting back and refusing to comply. It would have been very messy.

it is always hilarious to me that hermione managed to go 7 books with a reputation as a goody two shoes. all the school rules she’s broken…heck all the international wizarding laws she’s violated….kept a person in a jar for a year

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Grumpy bucket-dweller.♥️

Words can never even begin to come close to describing just how much I love this vaguely man-shaped bucket of goo

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“Want to see my hooter?”

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My dad watched that show.

Boomer.

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The Cabin in the Woods is so underrated. If it hasn't been released in the wake of Marvel's Avengers it would have been more of a box office success. It *should* have been more of a success.

“The “1998 incident” is a nod to ‘The Faculty’ - a movie in which all five archetypes were present, yet there were no fatalities. This was a result of the chemical department’s oversight of the scholar (Josh Hartnett’s) home-made narcotic amphetamines which were used to kill the monster (alien), leaving all archetypes alive and well.” (x)

The Faculty (1998) / The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

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the relationship between an empathetic but socially awkward Starfleet doctor and an enigmatic yet lonely Cardassian tailor is actually something that can be so personal