#{ message from the primes; psa }

[takingthefastlane]

Are you alive?

"You've come to the wrong place for activity anon.."

[apupp3tw0-strings]

Everything is coming to a head.

Where the sky is set to tear, and the ground is primed to scorch

Four fools shall slice the wound from which a cancerous blight shall emerge

The first is the Beacon, his anger guiding the path

His name once brought awe to all, now he leads us into a sea of wrath

The second is the Eye, his vision soon to be plucked

His faith was not enough to prevent his self destruct

The third is the Voice, she who set the pieces in place

She’ll watch the world she loved so deeply be reduced to nothing but a waste

The fourth is Death himself, the broken father of three

He will be the only one quick enough to turn around and flee

The beast of the depths is mere steps from his profane feast

And with every voice he silences, another scream he will release

He will drown the world in flesh, recruit all its people to his legion

The dawn of blood is coming, a whole Dark World set to be eaten

. . .

PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPA!!!!!!!!

*Please Stand By*

Papyrus: NYEH HEH HEH! WELL WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? THIS IS QUITE THE CONFUSING MESSAGE, DEAR FRIEND. EVEN CONFUSING STILL WHY YOU'D SEND THIS TO CHICAGO. i- WAIT A SECOND WHY DO YOU HAVE A TUMBLR? Chicago: I was- I was using it as a diary and to record my occurrences and experiences s-since meeting Spamton? D-Dadaton let's me have a Metagram. Papyrus: ... OKAY FAIR. HOWEVER I BELIEVE THIS IS AN OPPURTUNE TIME FOR ANOTHER INTERNET SAFETY LESSON! Spamton: H-HEY HEY HEY! R U [Guys ] & [Guys] D0ING A [[Internet Safety PSA]] W./0UT [Your Old Pal]!? Papyrus: JUST BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN THE PRIMARY REASON I'VE HAD TO TEACH MY CHILDREN ABOUT INTERNET SAFETY AND SCAM PREVENTION, THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE THE SOLE CAUSE. Spamton: STILL APROX. [99.9999999999999999] PRECENT 0F TEH {[Well look at the time!]] Papyrus: ANYWAYS! CHICAGO, ON A SOCIAL MEDIA SITE LIKE METAGRAM, YOU WOULDN'T RESPOND TO OMINOUS MESSAGES THERE, WOULD YOU? Chicago: W-well on Metagram I don't respond to really any messages. (It's all either scammers or people being weird...) Papyrus: PRECISELY! THEN WHY SHOULD YOU RESPOND TO WEIRD TUMBLR ASKS? Chicago: I... shouldn't? Papyrus: CORRECT! WHEN IT COMES TO TUMBLR AND IT'S ASK FUNCTION THOUGH, PEOPLE CAN ASK ANONYMOUSLY, MEANING YOU CAN'T SEE WHO THEY ARE. THIS FEATURE CAN BE HELPFUL FOR THOSE WITH ANXIETY WHO MAY NOT WANT TO REVEAL THEIR IDENTITIES, BUT IT CAN ALSO BE USED BY PEOPLE TO SEND HATE OR STRANGE MESSAGES LIKE THIS ONE! REMEMBER THAT ANON MODE IS A PRIVELEGE AND IT IS UP TO YOUR FOLLOWERS TO USE IT RESPONSIBLY! Chicago: O-okay. So that means I should turn anon mode off? Papyrus: I'LL LEAVE THAT UP TO YOU, HOWEVER I'D ADVISE IT IF YOU DON'T WANT MORE WEIRD MESSAGES LIKE THIS ONE. EVEN IF YOU DO GET ANOTHER MESSAGE LIKE THIS, AT LEAST WITH IT OFF, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO EASIER BLOCK THEM. Chicago: A-alright then. I think I understand that. Papyrus: SPLENDID! NOW, IF YOU WOULDN'T MIND, MIGHT I HOLD ONTO YOUR PHONE FOR A MINUTE? I SHALL RETURN IT AS SOON AS I AM DONE, BUT IT'S COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT PERHAPS I SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR CHILDREN PRIVACY AND PROTECTION SETTINGS. Chicago: Okay. I'm gonna head to my room. Come on, Spam. Spamton: RIGHT BE H1ND U [Lil City]! Papyrus: ... (OKAY, NOW TO ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE OF THIS. LOOKS LIKE YET ANOTHER THING TO ADD TO THE PILE OF NOTES ON "THE MYSTERY"...)

[laresearchette]

Thursday, December 07, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

This Video Not Available in Your Country: Thursday Canadian Lineup (Times Eastern):

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE BLACK HAMPTONS (BET +) ARCHIE (BritBox) THE ENVOYS (Paramount +) THE LOVERS (Sundance Now/AMC+) CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY (Global) 8:00pm TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT (W Network) 8:00pm SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY (Slice) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT: SILENT NIGHT, FATAL NIGHT (Premiering on December 09 on Lifetime Canada at 8:00pm) THE MISSION (TBD - Nat Geo Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

CBC GEM KID SISTER (Season 2)

NETFLIX CANADA ANALOG SQUAD (TH) THE ARCHIES (IN) HILDA (Season 3) I HATE CHRISTMAS (Season 2) (IT) HIGH TIDES (BE) MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS NAGA (SA) WORLD WAR II: FROM THE FRONTLINES (GB)

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:00pm: Sabres vs. Bruins (TSN2) 7:00pm: Kings vs. Habs (TSN4/TSN5) 7:00pm: Leafs vs. Sens (TSN3) 9:00pm: Jets vs. Avalanche (SNWest) 9:00pm: Hurricanes vs. Flames (SNPacific) 10:00pm: Wild vs. Canucks

STARS ON ICE - KURT'S FINAL TOUR 2023 (CBC) 8:00pm: A star-studded cast, including Patrick Chan and Elvis Stojko, pay tribute to Canadian legend Kurt Browning.

NFL FOOTBALL (TSN) 8:15pm: Patriots vs. Steelers

BARBARA KNOX AT 90 (CBC) 9:00pm: Celebrating Barbara Knox's 90th birthday; a chance to see the real Barbara away from the lights of the "Corrie" set.

AUSSIE GOLD HUNTERS (Discovery Canada) 9:00pm

STAY TOONED (Documentary) 9:00pm/9:30pm/10:00pm/10:30pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Eric talks with Ben Schwartz, Angelo Muredda and Lake Bell about the good of being bad and ugly. In Episode Two, Eric talks with Russell Peters, Selma Purac, and Lauren Faust about cartoons and consumerism. In Episode Three, Eric talks with James Adomian, Nic Sammond and Noelle Stevenson about queerness in cartoons. In Episode Four, Eric talks with Bobby Moynihan, Natalie Coulter, and Elamin Abdelmahmoud about PSAs and moral messaging on Saturday mornings.

CANADA'S DRAG RACE (Crave) 9:00pm

OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS (Discovery Canada) 10:00pm: The Misfits prove their worth to Opal Joe with an ancient bulldozer on their last dig; the Opal Whisperers suffer from infighting; the Cheals race against the clock and seasonal storms to rescue their mission.

CANADIAN REFLECTIONS (CBC) 11:30pm: Tabanca; Hatha

[dreamgirledward]

hey! if you're looking for a sign NOT to watch the rings of power, this can be it if you want 🥰 film-lover's psa incoming:

(this was originally a drop-down message on my the beauty of: lotr amv, which i deleted and copied here instead!)

lotr was created out of earnest love for the source material and the magic of filmmaking. the films took a total of 8 years to produce, including pick-up shots. they shot all three films continuously, well over a year, because peter jackson knew exactly what his vision would entail. the fellowship cast got matching tattoos after the experience because of how bonded they were by the end of production (john rhys-davies was the only one not to get one bc he said his stunt double, who does have a matching tattoo, did most of the hard work for him! ha!). the films put new zealand on the map and jackson opened the door for kiwi filmmakers of his generation and beyond in a way the world had never seen before. fun fact! the films also employed a huge number of Māori actors and you can actually hear and watch them doing the haka during specific battle scenes.

lotr is the perfect marriage of both 20th and 21st century filmmaking, expertly utilizing award winning practical and special effects mixed with cgi to create something wholly unique and almost timeless. compared to the two towers and return of the king being colour graded digitally, fellowship was still physically graded via colour timing (colourizing film in a lab, traditionally how all colour films were developed before the digital age), a prime example of just how new digital colour grading was in the industry. gollum was also a big first for the film industry: andy serkis shot his scenes in a motion capture suit (opposite elijah wood and sean astin), and the level of work weta digital put in to bring gollum to life resulting in such a sheer level realism was unprecedented. gollum still stands the test of time today and has aged incredibly well. the ai software, massive, was also developed for the first time for lotr to create large crowds and armies via visual effects, and changed the visual effects and 3d animation game forever. every single (computer generated) battle and crowd sequence you see in film & tv today is thanks to this software and lotr. the first time it was used was for the battle at helm's deep sequence during the two towers - and even then, that scene took over 100 days to film! the lord of the rings trilogy has been nominated 30 times and won 17 academy awards, honouring their revolutionary work in cinematography, score, visual effects, sound and picture editing, costume design, adapted screenplay, and more, and the return of the king was the first fantasy film ever to win best picture. the return of the king also accumulated eleven (!!) oscar wins, a record tied with titanic and ben-hur. aside from academy awards, the films, crew and cast have been nominated and awarded by countless guilds, boards and various awards ceremonies alike.

the rings of power however is a soulless cash grab that actively shits on tolkien's work, which is only loosely based on the novels at best. there are countless tolkien experts that can explain this much better than me, if you're interested in learning more i highly recommend reading up on it. the portrayal of galadriel alone is so severely out of character (just from the trailers!), i would argue these characters we know and love from the lotr books and films may as well be from an alternate reality of middle-earth. peter jackson and fran walsh are not affiliated with the rings of power. much like the house of the dragon, this is yet another attempt at attracting streams through the promise of nostalgia-bait, and it's riding the success of what came before it. and no, this is not because im a racist, woman-hating, anti-progressive, and elitist tolkienist, and the people who say this are performative and dont actually understand the underlying issue. the rings of power was funded because of jeff bezos personally involving himself in negotiations, and the series was created because he wanted it to be after obtaining the rights to develop a tv show. showrunners will label people like me criticizing and asking people not to support the series as anti-progressive until the cows come home because it makes them look good. if you still care about boycotting amazon, boycott this show. it's directly tied to bezos and his rotten money. if you must watch it purely for entertainment, fine, but this is a gentle reminder that pirating is easy and free <3

[carryonmywaywardwriters]

One Day At A Time - Jensen x Reader

A/N: Part Seven! If you’d like to be tagged, please send an ask or message. As always, feedback is incredible. And, I hope you all enjoy <3

PSA: I am NOT a minor friendly blog. If you are below 18, please come back when you’re older. I don’t want to lose my blog because you were too eager to grow up. If I discover you, I WILL block.

Series Masterlist

Warnings: Widower!Jensen. Drunken Shenanigans. Upcoming smut.

Word Count: Roughly 2,100

“Get ready, we're going out.” Sure that your brain had short circuited, you ignored the deep order. Continuing to read your book as if no one had spoken. “Hello, anyone home?” A large hand waving by your hand tugged you from the pages. Almost pouting, Jensen managed to catch your attention. “Are you even listening to me?”

“I'm sorry,” Carefully, you set down the novel. Folding your hands primly on your lap, you found your best lady of the manor impression. “Continue, Master.”

“Brat,” His eye roll made your lip twitch. Moving on, he straightened the deep grey t-shirt over his jeans. “Mom and pops are coming up to steal the kids for the night.”

Failing to see what that had to do with you, your eyes turned back down to the page in your hands. Finally to the moment where the characters discovered their feelings matched. Coming together in a blind passion. Only to be called back to order with a deep throat clearing. “So, how does this involve me exactly?”

“We're. Going. Out.” The drawn out order had you pinching your brows. Becoming aware that you had heard right. “Don't give me that look.”

“Am I supposed to be your wing man, here? Or...” An unamused frown curling your lips downwards made him roll his eyes for the second time. “It's a legitimate question.”

“You're supposed to go out. Get drunk. Make some bad decisions. And most importantly? Have fun.” He pulled out the finger wag and all.

“You're such a dad.” But the last bit got the desired response. You laughed at the cheesy speech. With a dramatic huff, the book was set aside. His overzealous fist pump only earned an eye roll. “This is only because I know you're going to nag me to death if I don't give in.” And absolutely nothing to do with his sparkling green eyes. Plush smile. Definitely not the curved up lips. Shaking your head, you got to your feet too quickly. “What's the dress code?”

“Bar finery.” That you could do.

Jean shorts. A billowy, black tank top that emphasized what you had to work with. Hair styled to the 't'. Just enough makeup to feel like you were actually trying. Nothing fancy. And yet, just the process of getting cleaned up lifted your mood.

“I wanna go with you!” Arrow sulked when she realized you were going out. Bottom lip out in full force.

“They're having adult time.” Justice Jay's answer was to the point. And yet, it sounded almost scandalous. You could feel your cheek's heating up as the adult Ackles' looked over you. Almost as though they were under the same mindset.

Jensen had no problem taking everything under control. Shooing his spawn and parents with an inspiring efficiency. Then he was flipping his keys in his hands, “You ready?”

“As ready as I'm getting,” Your bag rested over your hip. Shifting, you tried to ignore his deep inspection of your person. Well aware that your own brain was your enemy.

“Take it off.”

“Excuse me?”

“The bag.” His answer restarted your heart. And then came the pinched brows. “Don't give me that look. You don't need it. Tonight's on me.”

With a frown, you stared him down, “You're awfully bossy today.”

His arm fell across your shoulders, “I'm just tryin’ to lighten the mood around here. Besides, I owe you. You've been holding down the fort while I jump all around town.” Another pull followed at the reminder.

There'd been five dates. Five nights of trying to cheer up the bachelor afterwards. All while you procrastinated getting set up, yourself. Clearly, he'd decided enough was enough. Sighing, you took off the purse. Expecting the worst from the night ahead.

“This is ridiculous,” You laughed an hour later as the shot glass was pushed your way. Having already been primed with half a dozen wine coolers, your blood was simmering. Resisting the urge to peek around; trying to find the boogieman in the corners of the busy bar. So sure that the public would eat you alive. That a trap was laid out around the bend.

“Good,” Jensen raised his own. Seemingly unafraid of anything. “About time you do somethin' a little irresponsible.” With that toast for the ages, he tipped back one. Watching as you choked down the smooth liquid. More than a little out of practice. Being the good man he was, your glass was replaced with another from the tray as soon as it was emptied.

The actor would be lying if he said he didn't appreciate the way you relaxed across from him. Forgetting about everything his life had thrown at you. Leaning your elbows onto the table after the second drink. Eyes alight with nothing less than mischief as the alcohol buzzed more in your veins. Enjoying the way the music throbbed through the air. Nineties night in full swing. “How'd you find this place?”

“Jared and I used to hit it up,” Came the easy answer. You weren't the only one out of practice, “Wanted to see if it still had the same energy.” The response only drew back everything that everyone wanted to forget.

“Does it?”

Instead of answering, his fourth and final shot on the tray was taken, “Looks like you've got some catchin' up to do, kid.”

“Kid?” A snort left you at the challenge. Back to back, the final two were finished. Going down smoother as you found your rhythm. “Another round, old man?”

“That's my girl,” His words burned through your body. Straight to the pit in the middle of your stomach. With that, he got to his feet. Hunting down another bundle.

Your eyes trailed over him. Watching the confident swagger of his bow legs. The tall, straight edge of him that carried an edge of danger. Noting the way his back pressed against the thin material of his henley. Too strong for your sanity. Cursing yourself, you pushed up to your feet. Trying to regain a semblance of sense.

Nelly blasted through the speakers as you weaved through the flailing millennial crowd. All reminiscing over their childhood as they drank down their problems under the white and blue lights. Not caring that the arrogant song came from the 2000's. “Shake Your Tailfeather” had bodies writhing. More twerking than you remembered from the time hitting across the floor.

The throb of it had your hips swinging more than you intended as you made your way over to the empty dart board. Letting the music draw you away from your thoughts, you gathered the arrows. Refusing to turn your gaze back to the bar. Taking all of the emotions simmering under your surface out on the wall.

Jensen found you letting the needle fly. Moving to the bass without realizing it. Missing the bulls-eye by a mile. He wasn't the only one who noticed.

The guy was mid-twenties. Crooked smile. All decked out in a striped sweater and jeans that flashed his ankles. Looking like something right out of Fresh Prince.

He watched the way you interacted with the kid. Polite smile. Leaning away from his touch as he tried to offer advice. Hitting to the left of the mark in the process.

“Jensen!” The relief in your voice was undeniable when you caught sight of the actor. “I was just telling...” Ackles told himself the twitch in his lip had more to do with how hard you were trying to remember the name rather than the fact that you hadn't cared enough to in the first place. “Him,” Clearly you'd given up. “That you'd promised to help me out.” When he didn't respond, you continued a little more pointedly. “With the darts.”

“He any good?” Masculine pride bubbled to the surface as the younger man looked him over. With his smooth skin. Not a line or grey hair in sight. Rolling his shoulders, the actor looked down on the punk.

“Not at all.” Your face fell at that answer. Believing that he was going to throw you to the wolves. Biting back his grin, Jensen reached over. Plucking the dart from your fingers. Still holding the second tray of drinks. Years of practice showed as he flicked his wrist. Leaving the needle embedded into the wall. Right where it needed to be. Showing the kid what good really looked like.

Muttering something that sounded a lot like an excuse, the guy left the scene. Bobbing his head as he began his hunt for his next victim in the crowd. “Nice hit, Winchester.”

The teasing tone turned Jensen's attention away from his kill shot, “Still got it.” His brows bounced when you laughed. Reaching for another glass from his hands. “Looked like you were struggling.”

“Darts are complicated.” You brushed off the encounter. As if it didn't really matter. Tossing back the next drink. Using it to steady your hormones as Missy Elliot took over the room. Pretending it would actually help.

“You really want to learn?”

Have him right behind you? Guiding your body? You'd expire on the spot.  And yet, self control was becoming less and less important. “Why not?”

The table beside you held the drinks as he moved in. It was a mistake. But the heady brush of his cologne over your senses blocked that out. It was one night. What would it hurt?

Time seemed to blur from the patrone. From the soft touch of his fingers against your hip and wrist. You didn't know how it happened. One minute, you were working on the darts.

The next? You were in the middle of the crowd. Whining your hips to “Right Thurr” by Chingy. Even the music forgetting the purpose of the night. A strong chest pressed to your back as your fingers dug into the back of his neck. Holding him over you as a warm bulge pressed against you. The deep grind of it sent sparks scattering through your body.

All at once, you spun around. Sense crashing back into place for the moment. Slapping your hand to his chest, you demanded his attention. Gazing up into the pink stained cheeks and glazed emerald. “Y/N?”

“We have to go home.” Something sparked in his eyes that forced you to remove all contact. You had to get away. Clear your head.

The entire ride home was filled with charged silence. Your uber driver sent amused glances between you two. As soon as you pulled into the driveway, you were out the door. Rushing to the place where you were sure you'd be safe.

When the door clicked behind you, it was as if all the air had been ripped from your lungs. He was right there. Too close. That heady, almost sweet scent cloaking the air between you two.

“I...” Speaking was practically impossible as he stepped closer. Nothing about the night made sense. And yet, your weakness held you right where you were. “I had...”

“Fun?” He finished for you. His eyes moving from yours down to your lips. The only thing you could do was nod dryly. Warning bells screamed in your head when his lips curled up. “Me too.” At the first touch of his fingers against your cheek, your pulse jumped. It was gentle. And yet, nothing had felt more threatening.

“We should...” Irresistible. That's the only word you could think as his caress against your cheek slipped down to your throat. It was impossible to hold out against the draw.

“Definitely.” Warm breath drifted across your face. He was the one who'd initiated contact. Who'd leaned in. But, it was you who lifted up. Unable to hold back for another second. Lifting your hands to his hold him where you wanted him as your lips pressed home almost innocently. If he was surprised, he didn't show it. Instead, he drug you closer as your head fell back. Strong fingers digging into your hair as his mouth moved down to your throat. Turning everything hot in a moment...

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[zrtranscripts]

Radio Abel, Season Eight

Part 5 of 5

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PHIL CHEESEMAN: I don't know if it's just because New Canton's at the center of the government in the UK -

ZOE CRICK: I'm still getting used to that.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: - but now that I think about it, people do seem to be putting more effort into the way they dress these days.

ZOE CRICK: I've noticed that. For a while, I thought it was because people wanted to spruce themselves up for the royal visits, but King Jamie hasn't been visiting as much since Amelia left for... for whatever it is she's doing, and people are still looking rather flamboyant.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: One of the cooks makes his own hats out of food wrappers.

ZOE CRICK: Exactly. People are having fun, and they're less worried about looking cool than they were before the apocalypse.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I think those hats are cool!

ZOE CRICK: That's the point. Taste is much more subjective now. [laughs] We don't have TV or newspapers, and it still takes half an hour to send a picture over ROFFLEnet, so it's harder to follow trends. People are using their imaginations instead.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Speaking of imagination, here's a track by someone with lots of it.

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ZOE CRICK: Maybe Z-Day’s made self-expression more important, not less. We can't control the V-types, and we might be confined to our settlements most of the time, but we can decide how we look, so people go to great lengths to execute their vision. It's like how women in pre-apocalyptic prisons used to improvise cosmetics out of Smarties and shoe polish.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: How do you know what women used to do in prison?

ZOE CRICK: Oh, I was talking to Maxine about it.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Dr. Maxine has been to prison?!

ZOE CRICK: No, she... [sighs] That's not the point. I'm saying that for a lot of people, clothes, hair, and makeup are important creative outlets now that we're restricted in other ways. They also help people feel normal, now that -

PHIL CHEESEMAN: - now that V-types are roaming across the UK.

ZOE CRICK: Exactly.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: [sighs] Here's a song to make us all feel a bit more normal.

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PHIL CHEESEMAN: Imagine if Vogue was still in print. Do you think they'd employ zombie models?

ZOE CRICK: Yeah, with headlines like, “Gray is the New Black.” [laughs] They might struggle to find advertisers.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Okay, business side might be a bit tricky to sort out. What about the editorial?

ZOE CRICK: They'd have post-apocalyptic fashion tips.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: “The Best Looks to Scavenge this Season.”

ZOE CRICK: “Make Your Own Makeup.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: “10 Ways to Wear a Sports Bra.”

ZOE CRICK: Not sure about that one, Phil.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Okay, yeah, there’s probably just one way to wear a sports bra.

ZOE CRICK: As far as I know.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: The other ideas were good, though. Well, maybe we should think of other style tips for our listeners.

ZOE CRICK: Why not? [laughs] Here's a song to get our creative juices flowing.

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PHIL CHEESEMAN: Listeners, Zoe and I tried to come up with fashion tips, but this isn't our area of expertise.

ZOE CRICK: Speak for yourself.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: All your ideas involve drawing cats on things.

ZOE CRICK: That's not true. I also suggested embroidering cats on things.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: My point, listeners, is that maybe Zoe and I could use your help. Send us your post-apocalyptic fashion tips.

ZOE CRICK: We'll be sharing them right after this.

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PHIL CHEESEMAN: Welcome back to Radio New Hope, where we're sharing tips on how to stay stylish in the zombie apocalypse.

ZOE CRICK: A lot of the suggestions we've had so far come from runners who need to be able to move quickly, evade zoms, and stay comfortable on long runs.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You might think, as I did only a few minutes ago, that running is not compatible with expressing yourself through fashion, but you'd be wrong.

ZOE CRICK: Indeed, there are lots of ways to have fun with your running gear that don't affect speed or safety. Even if you're out by yourself and no one else can see you, a little bit of flare can lift your mood and make you feel more like yourself.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Running On Sunshine suggests, “Novelty shoe laces are a fun way of adding color to your running outfit. You can often loot them from the children's section of sports or shoe shops, but they're also easy to make from a sturdy ribbon. Use a bit of tape or wax for the aglet.”

ZOE CRICK: Just be sure to tuck your new laces into your shoes the next time you visit the kitten pen.

~

ZOE CRICK: Today on Radio New Hope, we're taking suggestions on how to jazz up your running gear.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: This next step is one for more creative runners, and it comes from Art Rate.

ZOE CRICK: Art Rate?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Yeah, like heart rate, because they're a runner, but also an artist.

ZOE CRICK: [sighs] I don't know if we should be reading out people's usernames. We're just encouraging bad puns.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: This episode is about self-expression, Zoe, whatever form it takes, even terrible puns.

ZOE CRICK: Hmm. What does Art Rate have to say for themselves?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: “Decorate your running outfit with permanent marker, embroidery, and whatever embellishments you can get your hands on. As long as your number is still clearly visible to your comms operator, there's no limit to what you can do. Wearing something that truly reflects your personality can give you motivation on the most difficult runs.”

ZOE CRICK: That's a nice idea. I'll forgive the pun.

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ZOE CRICK: Progressive Runner writes, “Hi Phil, where did you get a Dream Theater T-shirt? I'm also a fan of prog metal and have been on several runs to find old gig venues to see if there are any T-shirts left. Unfortunately, all I've found are hordes of zombified metal heads. I used to love a good mosh pit before the apocalypse, but it's just not the same when everyone's trying to bite you.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Uh, first off Progressive Runner, please stop putting your life at risk in pursuit of merch. It's not worth it, and that's not what the bands would have wanted.

ZOE CRICK: Especially since they no longer make money from T-shirt sales.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Exactly, which is why I don't mind letting you know that my T-shirt is a fake. Before the apocalypse, touring musicians relied on the merch stand to support themselves, but now that most of them are dead, it's no longer unethical to make knock-offs.

ZOE CRICK: Did you make your T-shirt, Phil?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: One of Amelia's stylists did. She's very handy with the fabric paints.

ZOE CRICK: Oh? What did you give her in exchange?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I had to promise to play this next song.

~

ZOE CRICK: What's our next fashion tip, Phil?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Uh, it's more of a PSA. “Hi Phil and Zoe, I run Support Network, a sports bra exchange service. We travel between settlements to provide runners with the best fitting sports bras. Simply visit our message board on ROFFLEnet, tell us which sizes your settlement has and which they need. It might take us a while to get to you, but we have a huge selection of style and color in every size. For some reason, post-apocalyptic Britain has no shortage of sports bras.” That's a great initiative, don't you think, Zoe? [keyboard clicks] Zoe?

ZOE CRICK: Sorry. I was just posting a request to their message board. Fellow sports bra wearers of New Canton, I suggest you do the same.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: And while you do that, here's a song about sharing.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Our next post-apocalyptic style tip comes from In Stitches, who says, “Here are just a few reasons why knitting is one of the most valuable skills you can learn in the post apocalypse.”

ZOE CRICK: “One, you don't necessarily need to send runners off in search of equipment. Knitting needles can be whittled from sticks, and if your settlement has sheep, wool is a renewable resource.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: “Two, the act of knitting has many cognitive, therapeutic, and - if you join a knitting circle - social benefits.”

ZOE CRICK: “Three, designing knitting patterns can be a great creative outlet, and since they can be conveyed using just symbols, they can be quickly shared over ROFFLEnet.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: “Four, larger needles can double as anti-zom weapons, as long as you aim for the eyes and remember to clean the blood off them before you get back to your knitting. The last thing you want is to make an infectious jumper by mistake.”

ZOE CRICK: That's, uh, resourceful. We'll be back with more fashion right after this.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: If knitting's not your thing, our next correspondent has a great idea for making some stylish winter clothes. “Next time you're out on a supply run, make a detour to a toy shop and pick up some plushies. A little reverse taxidermy - "

ZOE CRICK: Oh no!

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Plushies aren't real animals, Zoe.

ZOE CRICK: I know, but I couldn't look one in the eye and take out its stuffing.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Uh... our less sensitive listeners can use this method to generate bundles of fake fur, a versatile fabric that'll help you stay warm and, thanks to the pre-apocalyptic trend for cuddly unicorns, colorful.

ZOE CRICK: I think I'll stick with the knitting.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: If it makes you feel any better, no plushies were harmed in the making of this next song.

~

ZOE CRICK: Polished in the Apocalypse says that a manicure adds a splash of color to your running look without impeding your movement.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I'm surprised we didn't think of that one ourselves. One of Amelia's first acts as prime minister was to open a nail bar at New Canton.

ZOE CRICK: She was accused of extravagance at first, but it's actually become a community hub. People go there to relax and come away feeling a little more, well, polished.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I've only just noticed, Zoe, each one of your nails is a different color.

ZOE CRICK: I couldn't choose. Amelia reserves all the Chanel nail polish for herself, but there are still plenty of other varieties for the rest of us.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Well, the rest of us in New Canton, maybe. What about everyone else?

ZOE CRICK: Until Amelia makes nail bars mandatory for all settlements, why not grab a few bottles of nail polish the next time you're on a low stakes meds run to a chemist? Just be sure to apply it in a well-ventilated area.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: A word of caution now from Nine Fingers, who says, “Jewelry adds sparkle to any outfit and can be a great way of expressing your individuality, especially if you make your own. However, think twice before wearing it on a run. Necklaces are easy for zoms to grab, earrings can be torn out, and rings are a risk if you're using weapons. Trust me.”

ZOE CRICK: Oh dear.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Listeners, if you're fond of jewelry, maybe keep it for when you're safe in your settlement.

ZOE CRICK: That’s sound advice. Also - naming no names, Runner Thirty-Seven - don't scavenge jewelry off dead zombies, no matter how on fleek it is. You're asking to get infected. And on that note...

~

ZOE CRICK: It's not just jewelry that you can enjoy when you're not at risk of zombie attacks.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Loads of our listeners have written in to suggest items you can use if you'd like a more flamboyant settlement look.

ZOE CRICK: Silk flowers.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Craft supplies.

ZOE CRICK: Stickers.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Fridge magnets.

ZOE CRICK: Christmas decorations.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Basically, listeners, as long as you're not using something that might be better deployed for a more practical purpose, there's no limit to the fun you can have with your personal style.

ZOE CRICK: Speaking of fun, here's a song that always puts a smile on my face.

~

ZOE CRICK: Our last suggestion comes from Fairy Zom Mother, who writes, “No one has space for a large wardrobe anymore. That doesn't mean you can't wear something special if the occasion demands. It's nice to dress up once in a while, so why not implement a share and swap system at your settlement so people can borrow clothes, shoes, and accessories?”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Wonder how long it would take to get that set up in New Canton. I've actually got a special evening planned soon.

ZOE CRICK: Ooh, is it a date?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Maybe? I'll tell you all about it during this next song.

~

ZOE CRICK: Um, I think the orange ones might be a bit much.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Oh, and we're live.

ZOE CRICK: Sorry about that, listeners. Recently we've learned that there's a way for everyone to express themselves through fashion, even in the post-apocalypse, but we'd like to add that not everyone has to.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: That's right. Some people don't even bother to brush the cat hair off their jumper before they come to work, and that's just fine.

ZOE CRICK: The cat hair is a deliberate part of my aesthetic, Phil. Our point is that everyone's priorities have changed. Most dress codes died with the apocalypse and few of us mourn them. You're no longer likely to be turned down for a job because you couldn't get your hands on an expensive suit for the interview. Nowadays, people are valued for doing what they do best.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: And on that note, let Zoe and I do what we do best and play you a song.

ZOE CRICK: Until next time, listeners.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Hello again, citizens.

ZOE CRICK: Phil, before you say anything else, there's something important we need to discuss.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Is this about getting a pet for the show again? Because I thought we settled that.

ZOE CRICK: We haven't, but no, this is about something very upsetting I found on ROFFLEnet today.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Oh, the Radio New Hope fanfic? Hmm. There's one of you and me being turned into zoms on air that is both deeply disturbing and shockingly well-written.

ZOE CRICK: Again, no. What I found is a thread on ROFFLEnet called “Radio New Hope Has Changed” full of people - well, full of two people - who think we've lost our touch. Look, Just_Saying_108 says, “It breaks my heart. Zoe and Phil aren't what they used to be.” And then Radio_No_Hope says, “It all started when they got into bed with Amelia.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I'm assuming in my case they mean metaphorically.

ZOE CRICK: Phil, we need to take this seriously. If our listeners aren't happy, we're not happy.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: It's only two people, Zoe.

ZOE CRICK: That's two too many.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Actually, I've got an idea.

ZOE CRICK: Wonderful, I knew you'd think of something. Tell me right after this.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Listeners, some of you think we've changed, and while change can be good, we want to make sure we're still giving you the content you deserve.

ZOE CRICK: That sounds vaguely threatening.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: That's why we're going to crowdsource our content again. I have reopened our inbox for suggestions on what Radio New Hope should do next. We're open to anything. Except turning zom on air.

ZOE CRICK: Phil, nobody's going to ask for that.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You haven't seen the comments on that Radio New Hope fanfic. Anyway, listeners, please send in your thoughts. Who knows? Your idea might become our next segment.

ZOE CRICK: We did get some great suggestions last time. It'll be good to round up some new ones.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Exactly! Now everyone put your thinking caps on, and here's a song to get you in a creative mood.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: All right, listeners, it's time to open the suggestion box and find out what you'd like to hear on Radio New Hope... Huh.

ZOE CRICK: Is that it? I thought we'd get a few more suggestions.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Well, maybe it's a sign we're not so bad after all.

ZOE CRICK: No, we can't get complacent. Some listeners aren't happy with us.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Two listeners.

ZOE CRICK: It's just that with all that ROFFLEnet talk of us having changed, I thought we'd get a bit more feedback. Still, we'll go with what we've got.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: We need to drumroll first.

ZOE CRICK: Seriously?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: There are few things in life that can’t be improved with a drumroll. Scientific fact.

ZOE CRICK: Fine. Drumroll, please.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: [mutters rapidly] Drumroll drumroll drumroll drum drum drum drum drum cymbal!

ZOE CRICK: [laughs] Zom_Truther writes, “What if you ate some of that red fungus live on air? We know the prime minister is lying about the danger and hoarding it for herself.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Well, that's a bad idea. What did I say about us not turning zom on air?

ZOE CRICK: Yeah, Truther, we're not going to eat red fungus. Amelia isn't lying... about that, at least.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: That's right. And uh, please don't test your theory out for yourself.

ZOE CRICK: We'll be back with more of your hopefully less reckless suggestions after this song.

~

ZOE CRICK: Time for another look at our surprisingly meager suggestion box. Come on now, we know you have great ideas, so send them in. This one from Zombologist. “I love that doctor advice show - ”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: The Drs. Maxine and Paula one? Us, too. Listeners, if you're not tuning in to that show as well as ours, you're missing out.

ZOE CRICK: Definitely. Anyway, the letter says, “I love that doctor advice show, but they only focus on the bodies and minds of the living. What about the study of zombies? I think you should bring a zombie into the studio and do some tests. I have a few experiments in mind. See attached for details.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Oh... Oh, that's... Was that diagram the right way up? How would that even work?

ZOE CRICK: I'm not sure, but I think those are electrodes, or possibly poisonous snakes? Either way, Zombologist, we have a pretty strict no zoms in the studio policy.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: What can we do? Hands tied.

ZOE CRICK: Much like the zom in that illustration, I think.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Yeah, that's about as close as I want to come to that scenario. Let's clear it from our minds with this song.

~

ZOE CRICK: Well listeners, a few more suggestions trickled in during that last song.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: We are seriously considering some of the less extreme ones, such as an interview with King Jamie or a Z-Day retrospective.

ZOE CRICK: This one is from Inquiring_Mindz - with a Z, naturally. “What about a show that gives a look at the human side of politics?”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: So far, so good. At least there are no zombies involved.

ZOE CRICK: “I'd love for us to get a closer look at Prime Minister Spens’ flat. It must be lovely. She has marvelous taste, after all.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Let me see that. [paper rustles] “You could describe the art, the architecture, any documents that are lying around, the paint, the paint colors, any plans you might find in the drawers...”

ZOE CRICK: Come on now, Inquiring, you're asking us to spy on Amelia. Even if I did do that - which, of course, I wouldn't - there's no way I'd out myself by sharing it on air.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: How restrained of you.

ZOE CRICK: What can I say? I prefer not to incur the wrath of the most powerful woman in the country. Nice try, Inquiring, but we're broadcasters, not espionage agents. And that's all of them, right?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Right. Right, thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Uh, even the more... creative ones. Let's celebrate your ingenuity with this next number.

~

ZOE CRICK: You'll never guess what.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: I'm sure I won't.

ZOE CRICK: You weren't a very funny child, were you? I went back on ROFFLEnet to see if that thread had more positive things to say about us now that we've been through the suggestion box. However, turns out I misinterpreted the whole thing.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: So people don't think Radio New Hope has changed for the worse?

ZOE CRICK: They do, but it's not the broadcasts they think have changed, it's us. They think we're doppelgängers.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Like Zoe and Phil's evil twins?

ZOE CRICK: Exactly. It's not clear if they think we've been brainwashed into thinking we're real Zoe and Phil or if we're in on it, but Radio_No_Hope says, “There's no way Amelia would allow a free press unless she could control it, and that means controlling Phil and Zoe.”

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Well, they do have a point, but ci-ti-zens, do not fear, we have not been replaced by ourselves.

ZOE CRICK: How do you know?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: What do you mean, how do I know? I know who I am.

ZOE CRICK: Or do you? What if you just think you do? Listeners, we'll get to the bottom of it right after this next song.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Let me get this straight. You think I could have been replaced by a double without you noticing? You noticed when I changed my hair parting last month.

ZOE CRICK: Now that I think about it, that could have been a sign you were Phil 2.0.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Hmm. If that's the case, anything could be a sign. How do I know you're not Evil Zoe?

ZOE CRICK: My name's still spelled with a Z. Evil Zoe would definitely swap out the Z for an X... I think.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You're not sure?

ZOE CRICK: Radio No Hope said it. There could be brainwashing involved.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: So let me get this straight. You think Amelia found doppelgängers of us?

ZOE CRICK: Or cloned us. Always a possibility.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Of course, and then she brainwashed said doppel-clones because - ?

ZOE CRICK: Because she wants to control the press. Although there might be an even more devious reason. We are talking about Amelia, after all. I'll think it over during this next song.

~

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Have you figured out why Amelia might possibly want to replace us with brainwashed clones?

ZOE CRICK: No. I mean, yes, but one of the reasons only works if we meet the clones, and the other one requires mint and a trampoline. I wonder if the fact that I can't figure it out is a symptom of the brainwashing.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: That's convenient.

ZOE CRICK: And I wonder when it began. Do you think it all started when Amelia gave us this hideous red furniture?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Green.

ZOE CRICK: What?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Hideous green furniture.

ZOE CRICK: I don't know what you're talking about. The furniture is red. Maybe new Phil is colorblind?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You're kidding, right? It’s green.

ZOE CRICK: Am I kidding, or are you different now?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You know what? There's an easy way to settle this. I'm going to ask someone who has been in here what color the furniture is. Don't you move. Just, uh, play a song and I'll be right back.

[door opens]

ZOE CRICK: [giggles] Now that he's gone, listeners, between you and me, the couches are definitely green. I know that was a tiny bit rotten of me, but I couldn't resist. While we wait for Phil's triumphant return, here's a song that any version of me would love.

~

[door opens]

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Oh my God, you're right.

ZOE CRICK: Right about what?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: About the doppelgängers. Everyone confirmed it. The furniture in here's red, but I see green, so I must be colorblind now. Maybe all clones are.

ZOE CRICK: Wait, who did you ask?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Uh, Nadia, Runner Thirty-Seven. They said it's red. Now that I'm a clone, I wonder if I still like the same foods. Remind me, how do I feel about jam?

ZOE CRICK: You're... you're joking, right? Because the couches are green. I was just pulling your leg.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Wait, so you see them as green, too? Maybe we're both clones.

ZOE CRICK: I guess. I -

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Or maybe we're from an alternate reality, one where people don't play pranks on their lovely radio cohosts because they might get paid back in spades!

ZOE CRICK: [laughs] You - you almost had me going there! [sighs] Well, I guess I might have deserved it. A little.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: A little?

ZOE CRICK: Oh, no comment. All I can say is that I'm happy in this universe with the best cohost ever. This next song is for you, Phil, because you're one of a kind.

~

ZOE CRICK: That whole business with the doppelgängers has got me thinking, Phil.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Not again.

ZOE CRICK: No, not that we're clones or anything like that. I've been thinking about conspiracy theories. Do you think there are more of them now after Z-Day?

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Probably. Look at all the things we've gone through. Uh, Sigrid, Moonchild, the Curly Wurly shortage. That's enough to make anyone a little paranoid.

ZOE CRICK: I don't know. I think maybe it's the opposite. All of the conspiracies since Z-Day were eventually exposed. Even if we were replaced by clones, someone would find out and tell people about it.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: You have a point. Kind of reassuring in a way.

ZOE CRICK: I hope so. For the concerned ROFFLEnet folks, don't worry. If Phil and I are ever replaced by clones, you'll find out about it soon enough, probably from someone at Abel.

PHIL CHEESEMAN: Very true. We're counting on you, Runner Five.

ZOE CRICK: And if the worst should occur, avenge us!

PHIL CHEESEMAN: But in the meantime, we hope all of you carry on enjoying Radio New Hope with the real Phil and Zoe. This one's for everyone who's dedicated to staying true to themselves.

~

[takingthefastlane]

{ People keep freaking out when I follow them so here's a bit of a helpful reference }

[hollyhomburg]

HI so I was trying to read thru ur blog and it looks like some crazy stuff happened. now that it is over will u make a post w all the info together bc its kinda confusing! you got hacked? And impersonated? Anyways hope u are ok!

it's over now! so here's a timeline of events and a summary of what happened 

at around 10 pm last night one of my followers messaged me wondering why I had messaged them from a private account

I assured them that I had not messaged them from a private account, there was an imposter who was using a URL extremely close to my main account, there was only one letter of difference. 

I put out an initial PSA that this person was not me

about a half dozen other people came forward telling me that they had also come into contact with this person. 

I confronted the imposter over Dm

we exchanged words, they threatened to expose my followers to underage content, did a good job of trying to intimidate me, to do what I’m not sure- but they insinuated at times that I should let them become an admin of my blog or ‘work with them’ on something and that I just had to let there be space for ‘us’ or something along those lines. 

could have been creepy, this movie would have gotten a 3/10 on Netflix 

I got less than cordial after they message the initial person who came forward, pretty much sending them a bunch of insults- I don't know how to say it other than that. 

they also sent me a bunch of hate mail in my ask box- and I decided it was time to block them. Because I blocked them- and their IP address I was able to keep track of the times they changed their @ 

in order to protect my main account I changed it, once, and then publicized it, and then again once they copied that. 

I went to sleep 

I woke up and found out that they were using my real name on their blog, and so I made a post explaining my real name and why I don't use it on Tumblr.  

I started to do some heavy lifting work and do some coding to try and track them down. while a lot of other people went and defended me in their ask box (thank you to everyone who reported them)

i started trying to trap them into clicking on my page or sending them a message so that i could find their IP address and therefore their address, and around this time I think they caught on to what I was trying to do and figured it was better they shut down their blog before I found out their identity and was able to take that to the police because identity theft is a real crime and I’ve been stalked and harassed worse than this before so I don't fuck around with that shit. 

they deleted all of the content on their blog to @/deletedimdone1 so I think its all done for now. The next time they access my blog I’ll be able to know. So this is pretty open and shut. 

i was never hacked- only ever impersonated and mimicked

notes for the future: when people ask about why i don’t have beta readers, and why i don't have admins or open up easily (basicly why i never answer my dm’s at all), why i’m not apart of writing networks- this is a prime example of why. you never know what a person's motivations are when they ask to work with you, and at this point- i don't really know what this person wanted, either to defame me, take advantage or you guys, or for simple shits and giggles. in the future- please understand why i don’t reach out to bring someone on to this blog. 

also, in the future, I think I’m going to have to be a little bit more liberal with my block button, so please like be aware. I’ve ignored comments in the past that have made me uncomfortable, but I think in the future I’m just going to block first and ask questions later when something makes me feel that way. I’m always worried that I might be blocking someone who views this place as their safe space- but there are so many of you now. I need to think about all the longevity of this place and if shit like this keeps happening- I'm bouncing. might still move onto twitter a little more and start only posting on AO3.  I haven't decided what I want to do yet. 

I was going to post the next part of OFAL this weekend, but with all of this shit, I don't know if I’ll manage to get it up. I might still answer a few messages- but I probably won’t be touching Packtan au or little space au for a little bit- but who knows i might need some softness after this today. 

really i’m just feeling conflicted and glad that this is over. hope this answers everyone's questions about whats going on right now and has gone on in the last 24 hours 

[classsictrash]

 Classic Lifetime/Made-For-TV Movies For Quarantine 

If there’s one thing I love it’s made-for-tv 90′s-flicks and making lists so that’s what this post is going to be. If you’re like me: stuck at home for the next few weeks, in need of an escape, and appreciate retro trash thrillers you may appreciate it. Under the cut you’ll find links and sources for all my faves. I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and as sane as possible 💋 

 1. The Babysitter’s Seduction (1996) This is my all time favorite MFT - it’s 90′s thriller trash in it’s purest form, the plot is just whack enough to work but the real star is Kerri Russel’s Felicity hair. 🙅🏻‍♀️available for free on  youtube  + amazon 

2. Freshman Fall (1996) *trigger warning This is basically the Saved By The Bell - Full House “crossover” you’re not sure you ever wanted to see. Mark Paul Gosselaar and Candace Bure did this movie really well. I added it because I liked how they handled consent, sexual assault and toxic cultures on college campuses - pretty forward for the 90′s- promo   available: free on tubi + amazon 

3. Indecent Seduction (1996) Jesus Christ, as a Veep fan this one was hard to stomach because Gary Cole was convincing as hellll. This teacher/coach basically preys on his student and the whole town is basically just too stupid and obsessed with football to admit it’s happening or do anything about it. I included it because it manages to fit the PSA mold and it is also available for free on youtube   + amazon prime ( w/ subscription)

4. True Crime (1995) Alicia Silverstone and Kevin Dillon in one of the weirdest 90′s thrillers I've ever seen. It’s like a really dark batshit crazy Nancy Drew situation 🤷🏻‍♀️ free on tubi

5. No One Would Tell (1996) *trigger warning This is the unpleasant Wonder Years x Full House mashup you never knew you might need to see. Fred Savage and Candace Bure tackle a tale based on a true story. Again, this is a favorite of mine because, like Freshman Fall, it doubles as a PSA, in this case, for dating violence. free on youtube

6. Stalking Laura (1993) Also based on a very real story, Brooke Shields has to fend off a dangerous workplace stalker, I chose this because I'm a law student and it sheds a light on a tragedy that led to the implementation of some of the country’s early anti-stalking legislation (in this case, california’s first. Available for free on youtube + amazon

7. Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O’Hara Story (1994) If Uncle Jesse from Full House went bad, really bad and like evil as shit- free on youtube

8. Fear (1996) - It isn’t even MFT and literally have no justification for this one. There is no important message or PSA it’s just garbage with a good soundtrack featuring Reese Witherspoon and 90′s marky mark and I love it. - available on HBOMAX

[petr1kov]

which episodes would you recommend actually watching from s1? i'm planning to start watching tng soon

considering both the lore relevant ones and the quality factor i guess it would be:

episode 1 (encounter at farpoint) - because it is the pilot after all and its also pretty decent

episode 5 (where no one has gone before) - has relevant information for future seasons

episode 8 (the battle) - has relevant information on picard's past and is a nice episode overall. the ferengi were technically introduced on episode 4 but this episode works better as an introduction for the them and also doesn't suck

episode 12 (datalore) - for lore on data lmao

episode 18 (coming of age) - despite being wesley-centric, it's a nice episode and contains relevant information for a later episode

episode 19 (heart of glory) - worf episode that finally starts to explore how klingon society works on this series and worf's complicated relationship to it

episode 20 (the arsenal of freedom) - not plot relevant but a nice episode, i think. we get to see geordi in command of the enterprise so i could never skip that

episode 21 (symbiosis) - also technically skippable, but an emblematic episode to me. aside from the very unsubtle anti drugs messaging and the most after school PSA speech about it by tasha ever, this is the first episode that made me really question the federation's rules for the prime directive (something that gets later done on all of trek, so it's important)

episode 22 (skin of evil) - i really don't like this episode but it is very plot relevant so. unskippable.

episode 24 (conspiracy) - the one that connects to episode 18. pretty solid and plot relevant.

episode 25 (the neutral zone) - reintroduction of the romulans! the past episode works better as a season finale but this one is alright (even though I don't really like how they handle the other part of the plot)

as far as i remember, these are the really relevant ones from season 1. but i'd still recommend watching the whole thing if you can so you can form your own opinion. who knows, there's always an episode that's considered to bland by most that you can really like personally!

(just, if you do that, please don't watch episode 3 (code of honor). even the kindest fan cannot excuse that racist mess. main actors involved in it openly stated they were ashamed to be a part of it. it's trek at its most un-trek and it sucks)

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, September 10

Wicca2: The most important thing is the Gaian newsletter. We need to get the message of blessing out to the sisters. Also, who left their scented candles dripping all over my women power shrine?

~~Hush~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Dinner (Anya x Reader, not rated) by Aaron (blog-of-a-multitude-of-fandoms)

Blind (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, Willow, T) by Spuffyfan394

Bloody Bread (Spike & Dawn, G) by Merely_Specters

Life, A Changing Path (Joyce, Buffy, Spike, G) by Debris4spike

Who Needs Enemies (Spike, T) by angelus2hot

[Chaptered Fiction]

Sweeter El Paso, Texas, Chapter 5 (Spike/Buffy, R) by rkm

Detention (v.2), Chapter 22 (Spike/Buffy, Adult Only) by Frillyria

I Need a Bad Idea, Chapter 27 (Giles/Buffy, E) by Skyson

The Other Side of the Door, Chapter 23 (Spike/Buffy, M) by myrabeth

A (Mostly) Comprehensive Guide to the End of the World, Chapter 13 (Spike/Buffy, NC-17) by Annabellee

The Slayer School for Rehabilitation and Watcher Training, Chapter 1 (crossover with "Harry Potter", Buffy/Draco Malfoy, Willow/Hermione Granger, E) by angelinasway

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: 9 Drusilla icons (worksafe) by misstaramaclay

Artwork: Tara and Buffy headers and icons (worksafe) by misstaramaclay

Artwork: Cordelia edit (worksafe) by buffythevampireslayersposts

Buffy Summers playlist by oceangenasi

[Reviews & Recaps]

When She Was Bad by JustDaggers

PODCAST: Still Pretty 128. Bargaining, Parts 1 & 2 (S6.1-2)

PODCAST: Conversations with Dead People Episode 61 - Get It Done / Storyteller / Lies My Parents Told Me (feat. Elizabeth Rambo)

[Recs]

Faith/Buffy/Spike fanart rec by snickfic

Rec request: Any stories where Buffy and Spike just...talk? requested by EddyxMarvoloxRiddle

More Links Than A Bag Of Sausages by petzipellepingo

[Community Announcements]

Signup is open for the 15th anniversary round of Seasonal Spuffy at seasonal_spuffy

Trapped Challenge - banner requests at Elysian Fields

[Fandom Discussions]

Angel & Spike #14 Preview by Priceless and others

PSA: Buffy is on Amazon Prime in Canada via pxhellas_3

One thing I wish they did for the final season by MyNameisBrian88

Why is S7 so negatively reviewed? by mauprorsum

Season 2 without the supernatural elements by Passion211089

Buffy and Riley's argument in "New Moon Rising" by Willdon231

Headcanon: Angel used to be really bad at drawing by council-of-readers

Why do all the male characters in Buffy sleep in the nude? by Willdon231

Cordy’s bff headcanon by prose-for-hire

Spike + TV Tropes by ashes-and-dust

Headcanons for Cordy caring for a sick s/o (a cold/the flu) by prose-for-hire

Re: thoughts on btvs by xombigirl

why everything about the wish!verse is wrong by anjanka87 with commentary by others in the notes

Question about Riley (Can someone explain what a college TA is?) asked by Weezlecheesle

How does one become a witch? by salvbitch and others

Is [killing] two slayers a big deal?? by DeepBreath220

question about the First by Wooden_Storm9102

Andy Umberger who played D'Hoffryn is the same guy that played... by Willdon231

Something that makes me sympathise with Andrew by nerdywholovesreading

Appreciation for 2 Willow/Anya moments from Season 7 and speculation about Anya's testament by Willdon231 and others

Willow being Jewish by nightshade and others

a nice moment [Spike and Willow had potential for a really good friendship tbh] by annewashburnfan1998 and others

Spike in Season 5 [of AtS] by ryanbe55

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[bidiscourse]

PSA

I’m taking a few seconds to post something unrelated to discourse.

Australia is currently having devastating bushfires. In all my life of living here I have never feared for my life and home as much as I have right now. I have seen next to no posts on here spreading awareness but we really need all the support we can get.

40% of the region I’m in is currently on fire, I am 5km away from a bushfire and I can barely go outside without struggling to breathe from the smoke. This is the reality for so many people right now and the government is doing nothing.

Our government cut 70% of funding for rural fire services and our prime minister fucked off on holidays so we are struggling bad. Please spread the message so our government can get off their ass and actually do something.

[gefuhl-des-zweifels]

The album begins with the quasi-theme song «Play the Game», written by lead vocalist Freddie Mercury in the style of a classic Queen piano ballad, with great rock elements. It all starts with spacey and shrieking synth sound effect before settling into the warm and delicate verse. Everyone in the group brings their «A» game to this track, as middle section blends the heavier rock elements led by May with some more wild synth effects. «Dragon Attack» was composed by May and is the first track built on pure textures, a practice which Queen would expand on later on this album and on later albums. The song features a slight drum solo by Roger Taylor before it reaches its heights with some wild, dueling guitars above the middle section with a unique arrangement that allows these guitars to creep in and totally invade the song’s core.

The hit song «Another One Bites the Dust» was composed by John Deacon and is largely built on his simple bass riff which was inspired by the contemporary group Chic. Later, the song takes on a funky element when May adds guitar in the second verse before it goes «pure disco» during a bridge which includes a simple dance beat strewn by various synth sound effects. The formula worked, as «Another One Bites the Dust» sold seven million copies as a single, reached the Top Ten in Britain, and became Queen’s second and final #1 hit in the United States.

Queen’s initial #1 hit is also on The Game, although it was released nearly a year earlier. «Crazy Little Thing Called Love» was written by Mercury as a tribute to the late Elvis Presley. This is also one of the few tracks in the Queen catalog where Mercury plays guitar, as he claimed he composed it in just ten minutes while strumming the few chords that he knew. This all worked out, as a rockabilly track with great style, rich harmonies, and a potent bass line and guitar riffing. Preceding the hit track in the album’s sequence is Deacon’s very pop-oriented «Need Your Loving Tonight», a bright and light tune driven by melody and produced with a much different approach than the more up-front and focused tracks on the album.

The second side commences with «Rock It (Prime Jive)», written by Taylor. This song is in two distinct parts, with Mercury crooning during the long intro and Taylor taking over during the new-wave influenced body of the song. While the song really doesn’t go anywhere from here, it is still intense and interesting enough in its upbeat approach. «Don’t Try Suicide» is a song that’s hard to peg. It does have some very cool sonic motifs throughout, but it is so extremely corny in its PSA-style message that it almost sounds like it should have reserved for a non-album project;

The album’s final three tracks were each recorded during the 1979 sessions. «Sail Away Sweet Sister» is a fine tune by May where the guitarist takes lead vocals and performs his most potent, harmonized guitar lead on the album. This song also features English folk elements and more great harmonies and production. Taylor’s, «Coming Soon» , is percussion driven with a stylistic blend somewhere between ELO and Cheap Trick, along with some heavy new wave elements to top it off. The album concludes with May’s «Save Me», which starts as a sad song of lament but soon launches into a dynamic theatrical piece. While Mercury is back on lead vocals, May played most of the instruments on the track including acoustic and electric guitars, piano and synthesizer. While not a big hit in the US, this album closer peaked at #11 on the UK Singles chart.

Source: http://www.classicrockreview.com/2015/01/1980-queen-the-game/

[mistralonyx]

MCKink PSA

Okay, it's time to have a PSA of sorts. I've gotten a ton of questions and interesting conversations of late and I feel I need to respond globally. Those of you that think this is "breaking character" may have missed the point - I'm pretty much "Me" all the time. This isn't a response to any ONE comment, question, or message.

A good deal of what I post here is problematic and questionable, both morally, ethically, and with a progressive lens. I'm aware of it, and that's the point. What I do here is all Dark Fantasy, it's Kink. And I soundly believe that a person should get to indulge in the their kinks in a healthy and safe manner. Pornography, art, and erotic writing are all outlets for such kinks. Quality content for such fantasies is often difficult to find, thus I try to provide what I can so that others might be happier. That's my goal.

Here's the rub - in real life - I find this stuff abhorrent. It's EVIL and there is no lens through which it isn't. Destroying a person's mind, subverting their will, misusing trust or hypnosis or drugs - it's all horrible. But in fantasy if it's your thing - it's HOT. This is how kink works. The forbidden aspect is part of the appeal. But anyone looking to do this for real - you can FUCK RIGHT OFF. Now, do I play with these concepts as RolePlay IRL both physical and virtual, of course! But that is with permission and great care.

The key phrase should be "Consensual Non Consent". That means you've got your partner's consent to act out the non-consent part. And that consent can be taken back at any time. With trances this can get even more tricky which means I always try very hard to get at a subject's limits and boundaries BEFORE engaging in any activity. I've made mistakes and I've learned from them. I try to constantly be learning both about myself and others. I've found you typically get saved by observing the prime rules of DO NO HARM and DON'T BE A DICK. For those of you still under a false impression - in healthy BDSM the SUB is the one in control. They GIFT their submission to the Dom - not the other way around. If the SUB wants control taken away - that's still a choice ultimately under the Sub's will and can be changed whenever they wish. Know it. Live it. Love it.

Sorry if this is preachy. I don't mean to be. But if you want to know me and what I do here. This is the core of it. Happy Kink and Fantasy hunting folks.

We can now return to our regularly scheduled mind breaking and brain cumming. Have a great day!

[zzapzzaptasers-a]

☢ What calms you down after negativity?

LISTEN I DON’T FUCKING KNOW MY GUY

the reason I had to blacklist callouts and psa’s is because shit would get me so mad and I would stay mad. CJ used to get fucking messages from me like three times a week where I was just like “LISTEN WHAT THIS FUCK DID” and it got to the point where I just felt like I only ever reached out to him when I was angry.And it would ruin my day?

Now, like, getting bullshit in my askbox doesn’t upset me ‘cause I’m like “holy shit these are sad teenagers with nothing better to do”, but it used to fuck me up for like…days?

IDK man I have to avoid negativity now, because there’s no real way to calm myself down except to step away for a few days, and, ugh, sometimes that just cuts into really prime writing time because some asshole made a nazi oc or some ignorant 14 year old who doesn’t know any better says something biphobic or one particular roleplayer I haven’t liked for years but everyone I know is mutuals with shows up on my dash asking for money again after they took money from a friend of mine several times and then fucking publicly called him out, inappropriately, when he couldn’t give them money anymore, or like last year when a “This is what the Jews do to non Jewish people” post with fucking blood libel went around on passover with the “if you don’t reblog this, you’re racist” tagline that everyone ate up

Anyways, like, it took me a long time to learn that I have to make my dash a safe place for me, and if that involves blacklisting Callouts and psa’s and certain urls and maybe even unfollowing some otherwise nice people who interact with people who say and do negative things consistently, or who reblog callouts all the time, then that’s what I have to do.

I am a naturally angry person. That is my own issue and not the fault of anyone else’s, and learning how to live with it has been and is still one of my biggest projects to being a better person.

[afterspark-podcast]

Text:

Moments later, as the broadcast ends...

Y’know, I’m pretty good in this role, Meggy.  I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

Maybe we should do this on a weekly program, like a prime-time TV series -- really get our message across.  Whaddya say?

Fleshling, you presume too much of me! At this moment your value to me outweighs my loathing for you – but only by the most precariously slim margin!

...and you would find that smoking can indeed be…

Urmph!

hazardous to your health!

Originally from the US Transformers comic run, #15, “I, Robot-Master!”

Does this count as Megatron doing a no smoking PSA???