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new quiz! do you know what the cast of Mario Kart World is from? let's find out

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the problem with water is like. it's the cleaning fluid right. that's the obvious part. you stop drinking and you stop peeing and your kidneys are like ough. ough. ough. ough. but you don't die. unless you're not drinking anything At All and not eating watery food either. so all it is is you pee less but you're okay. kind of.

BUT THEN when it gets too hot it starts being the coolant! and suddenly there are so many ways it can get out! you have so many sweat glands and so much skin and they all need to be cooled down before you DIE.

but then. you realize the least obvious one. it's the transmission fluid. it's the fucking transmission fluid. you can't transmit SHIT without your fliud. which is still fucking water somehow.

so now you're LEAKING your transmission fluid out of every goddamn pore and your kidneys are like hey. gimme that cleaning fluid cmon dude. while your pores are like ITS COOLANT. NEED COOLANT. FOR THE FIRE. NEED MORE COOLANT. SO MUCH FIRE. KILL IT. KILL IT MORE. MORE COOLANT. and then. the rest of you. that uses all that fluid to transmit things. it's like hey. hey. hey what the fuck.. i need that. hello? can anyone hear me? hello? it's so dark in here..

and then you drink more water or you die.

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I wonder if “we have to torture this special character. in the lab facility. with secret science.” is an interest all 12-year-old children share or were we just the generation exposed to Maximum Ride

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King Desilets III was a ██████ ███████ ██████ ███████ ██████ ███████

██████ king who often was seen ███████ ██████ drinking ███████ - a sight that shocked not only the gentry and the court, but the masses as well, ███████ ██████ ███████ ██████

i know this is censorship and everything, but i laugh literally every time i read this:

'thank fucking god this king is dead. and that's all there is to say, ignore the three other lines of blacked out text'

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I really like that the "Her Ladyship" in Blue Prince turns out to be the old rich guy's dead sister-in-law, instead of the dead wife the context usually implies. It's a nice change.

It does seem like they co-parented her daughter/his niece, though. I don't think the timeline's very clear about when Simon Sr died.

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Hey! Do you have any advice for writing about really young children and babies?

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE YOUNG CHILDREN AND BABIES

Babies (Ages 0-1)

Babies usually learn how to sit up at 4 to 7 months, to crawl at about 7 to 10 months, to stand up at 9 to 10 months, and to walk at 9 to 12 months. Babies can learn to talk as early as 6 months, though they only start to form two to four word sentences from 18 months to 2 years old.

Babies are cute little bundles of joy that lighten up the entire household, though they do have their moments.

My biggest pet peeve about people who write babies into their stories is that they only concentrate on the cons. The baby is always crying and annoying the characters, who make snide remarks about how they wish it would shut up.

The writers set it up so that the baby sounds like more of a burden than anything else, and unless your other characters don’t want the baby and feel like it is a burden, then I highly suggest you switch it up and describe the happy moments that the characters have with their babies, too.

They don’t just cry because they’re hungry or need to have their diaper changed.

Contrary to popular belief, whenever a baby cries it does not mean that it needs to be fed or that it has pooped itself. Babies cry over all sorts of things because they literally have no other way to communicate when they’re unhappy.

They cry when they’re tired.

They cry when they’re left alone. (Separation anxiety is very prevalent in babies, who feel afraid and unsafe whenever their guardians are not with them

They cry when they’re frustrated and can’t do the things that their parents and siblings can do.

They cry when they’re scared.

They cry when they are left with the parent that isn’t their favorite. (This usually happens to dads when the babies are left in their care)

This may sound annoying, but babies are just trying to make it known that they’re unhappy. They can’t say “Hey, I’m upset, can you help me?” so their only other option is to cry. Since they’re young, these things that are happening to them are the WORST things they’ve ever experienced. When a baby throws a fit over a broken toy or separation anxiety, that’s probably because it’s the scariest and most heartbreaking thing that has ever happened to them!

They need constant love, care, and attention.

This is literally a young human person. They’re just as aware and alert as you and I, and they need constant stimulation to keep happy. Parents really have it cut out for them; they have to raise this little human larva into a fully grown homo sapien that will function well in society, and in order to do that they have to provide a lot of TLC to make sure the baby’s mind develops correctly.

A lot of parents in stories don’t do this; they only give their baby attention when it’s crying and I can’t help but think: that’s not??? How it works????

Things that parents do for their children to help them develop:

Read books

Sing songs

Play with toys with them

Play games like peek-a-boo and patty cake

Put on music

Put on educational TV and movies (Though they shouldn’t do this too often!)

Simply be around them

Parents should not leave the baby alone for extended periods of time.

This is a given. Babies can get themselves into a lot of trouble: They can roll of couches, touch hot or sharp objects, and eat things that they shouldn’t. Babies have to be under constant supervision, and it gets me really annoyed when characters in stories leave their child unattended for a long time.

Babies need a lot of equipment, which can include:

- Crib

- Bib

- Pacifier/Binky

- Bottle and formula (If parents don’t breastfeed)

**FYI babies on formula or breast milk need to be burped after they’re fed because they swallow air and can have gas buildup within their stomach and intestines. Some babies need to be burped a lot, while others don’t; it all depends on the baby, though bottle fed babies tend to swallow more air than breastfed ones.**

- Blankets and mats to lie on

- Toys (LOTS of them!)

- High chair

- Baby friendly food (for older babies that are off formula, which occurs after the sixth month mark), which can include actual baby food, Cheerios, fruit that is cut into small pieces, animal crackers, and anything that can be eaten with fingers that can’t be choked on.

The parents, if they’re caring ones, are always thinking about the baby.

This is especially if they’re first time parents. Babies are a BIG DEAL, and they become the most important things in their parents’ lives. They’re always thinking about the baby and can tend to worry a LOT when they’re separated from them. They take many precautions, such as baby-proofing the house, to keep their little ones safe, and most parents would take a bullet for their baby.

If the parents in your story don’t fret over their baby at least once, then you’re writing baby parents wrong.

Toddlers (Ages 2-5)

Many important milestones in a human’s life happen during these critical years. They start forming complete sentences and developing social skills. They learn that to get what they want they don’t just have to cry; they can communicate in other ways, though sometimes they take to crying if they don’t get their way.

Toddlers can be marginally more worrisome than babies; they’re mobile now, so they can now reach higher and move around faster than their younger counterparts. Their crying no longer is cute, but rather more annoying now that they’re older and are starting to develop their personalities, and there’s a reason why they’re called “The terrible twos”

Toddlers are just like upgraded babies that need most of the things babies do but can now communicate, walk, and eat real food.

However, the most important thing writers should know: TODDLERS ARE NOT SAGES

They should not be spouting deep, philosophical life lessons at every turn; that aspect of children that’s been developed in books, about how they “know things” just because they’re young and innocent, is completely false. One or two meaningful lines should be fine, but remember that they’re still kids; they like talking about dinosaurs, superheroes, princesses, animals, and trucks, and 98% of their dialogue should merely be them being a kid.

Hope this helped!

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People who don't re-read books are so funny to me. "I know what happens"..?? Gurl I know what pizza tastes like, still gonna eat another one. I know what a rainbow looks like, you think that'll stop me running outside, camera in hand, to see the next one?

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Ooooooh, I'm still super depressed! That explains a lot.

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isn't it so crazy that 51 is divisible by 17. because 51 is such an ugly number that based on vibes alone i would 100% think it's prime 😭😭 like who in the world would even WANT to divide that shit? 17 and 3 i fucking guess...... 🤷

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Map source: World Atlas

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An Incomplete List of Cute/Sincere/Concerning Things Chadley Says in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

(generic dialogue) Seeing you again has elicited quite the emotional response in me… I must be excited to see your progress!

(generic dialogue) What a beautiful thing it is, to travel the world. I only wish that I had been afforded the opportunity to do so sooner.

(In Under Junon) Under Junon is well known for not only its sun-dried fish, but also its fermented foodstuffs. I was so curious that I ordered some myself, and found that it…had a very "unique" taste. But don't take my word for it-try some

(In Costa del Sol, during Cloud's Costa del Armor sequence) Cloud, don't tell me… You're participating in Costa del Amor!? I wish I had known sooner. I would've liked to join you! It's not often the two of us have the opportunity to do anything besides research. I must find out when this event is going to be held next.

(In Costa del Sol, while Cloud is in beachwear) Well, you certainly look ready for the beach! I've yet to go… You see, I'm afraid of the ocean - embarrassing as that is to admit Should I ever muster the courage to get wet, perhaps you might accompany me for support? I'll be sure to pick out the perfect bathing suit for the occasion! [In Japanese he says that he's never been swimming and the ocean is a little scary. Also, he asks Cloud if he'll pull him by the hand the first time he tries swimming in the ocean]

(In Costa del Sol) I have some good news, Cloud! Wall Market's famous materia pops have made the journey to Costa del Sol! Please allow me to handle any research regarding them. I promise to conduct a thorough analysis of every flavor.

(If Cloud is alone during the first Gold Saucer date) Hello there, Cloud! Oh…where is everyone else? Ah, of course… Forgive me, I should have realized. We all need our alone time. But know that I'm here, if you find yourself feeling lonely!

(In the gift shop at Battle Square, while looking at the soft toys) Hmm… Who to select as my travel companion… Appearance is important, yes, but so is tactile sensation!

(In Event Square, during the second Gold Saucer date, while looking at a poster of a blonde actress) I'm waiting for one of the actors to come out. I was hoping I could ask them for an autograph. Their captivating performance turned me into a fan!

(In Skywheel Square, during the second Gold Saucer date) Something about all these couples sets my heart aflutter! I don't need a partner to ride the Skywheel, do I?

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(During first visit to Desert Prison, in a Tonberry mascot costume) Hey, Cloud. It's me - Chadley This is a considerably dangerous location, so I decided to disguise myself. How did I do? Costumes like these are known to elicit a calming effect, so I should be safe.

(In Desert Prison, still wearing the costume) Despite my efforts to conceal my identity with this costume, I can't help but feel ill at ease. Trying to avoid attention may have had the opposite effect. That said, any attempts on my life will immediately trigger my defense systems. I can assure you, any assailants wouldn't stand a chance. [In Japanese, that last line includes something about annihilating his opponents]

(In Desert Prison) I attempted to survey the sands on my own, but I found that this costume impeded my locomotion. I caution you not to neglect hydration.

(In Cosmo Canyon) We're at the Cosmo Canyon, Cloud! A long-standing dream of mine has finally come true! Planetology rejects our mako-consuming society, insisting that we have much to learn about this world. And now we have the opportunity to share in their planetary knowledge!

(In Cosmo Canyon) Have you visited the library? It's filled with all sorts of old tomes unlike any I've ever seen before! None have been digitized, however, so I'm secretly cataloging them as I browse.

(In Nibelheim, being very behind the times) Cursory investigation suggests Nibelheim is a quaint, mountain village, yet it feels…off. Almost all records are highly classified, and it seems Professor Hojo is somehow involved as well. I should note that the world's first mako reactor was built here in Nibelheim. Is it mere coincidence that this place now hosts a mako poisoning treatment center?

(After Cloud completes the Gold Cup sidequest) Cloud! Congratulations on your victory in the Gold Cup. I was astounded by the synchronization between you and your chocobo. Pure poetry in motion! I can only hope that you allow me to ride with you someday.

(In Costa del Sol, after all world intel quests are complete) Are you taking a brief vacation as well, Cloud? Currently, I'm weighing the pros and cons of engaging in sunbathing.

(At the Chocobo Sage's manor, after all world intel quests are complete) It requires a great deal of patience to learn from the chocobo sage.

(In Nibelheim, after all world intel quests are complete) Professor Hojo has certainly left his mark on this town, hasn't he? I suppose that makes it a fitting place for me to endeavor to surpass his research.

(After finding enough lifesprings in Corel to unlock its miniboss) Cloud. I've ascertained the whereabouts of the sovereign of all tonberries-the Tonberry King Now is our chance to learn his royal secrets. Rumor has it that this king wears a most beautiful crown. Why not take this opportunity to relieve him of it?

(While giving out Alexander lore) You know, Cloud, just between you and me… I really, really like Alexander. I mean, who wouldn't? A giant robot! I sometimes contemplate doing something wicked in the hopes I might get to see him up close! Suffice it to say, I await your next exciting discovery with bated breath.

(After finding enough lifesprings in Gongaga for its second set of crafting recipies) Upon analyzing the data from the lifespring, I was able to locate a new transmuter chip. It's hidden within overgrown ruins! If my readings are correct, these mysterious structures predate even the republic! Goodness, what an adventure!

(After MAI criticises him for not being concerned about Cloud's health after fighting monsters) Heh… You worry too much, MAI. Rest assured that I always keep a close eye on him. I can tell at a glance if he has suffered any injuries. In fact, Cloud, I guarantee that I know more about your physical condition than you do!

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I miss my computer, Tails. I miss it a lot.

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i actually need to know people's thoughts on this because at least in my experience the answer to this has drastically changed since i was on tumblr in the 2010s and its driving me fucking insane

*im talking about fandom takes specifically. not someone being horribly evil about a real-life issue or or blatantly factually incorrect. literally just harmless fandom disagreements or differing interpretations of a text/character/etc.

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Subjunctive and domjunctive mood