#Blog 7

[thebibliosphere]

So I reblogged that “vaccines cause adults” post from @copperbadge and predictably my inbox has gone to shit with a handful of people asking me how I can “trust” vaccines and if you’re looking for me validate your fear mongering over vaccines causing autism, I’m afraid you’re in the wrong place.

I’m the bitch that has anaphylactic reactions to vaccines due to my mast cell disorder and still turn up for my Covid booster shots with my epi pen in one hand and a fistful of Benadryl in the other.

I had reactions to all my MMR boosters and every other booster I’ve ever needed and I still show up because I look at the choices and I prefer the risk of potential immediate death over potentially getting shit like measles and spreading it to the wider community.

The only one I don’t get is the flu shot because the speed at which I react is terrifying and it’s in my file that I’m not allowed it anymore. Doctors made that decision for me, I didn’t.

My MCAS might make me a crunchy hippy dippy bitch against my will, but I’m a science based crunchy hippy dippy bitch and vaccines do not cause autism.

Measles will fucking kill your kid though.

[digimediasourcesandsignificance]

Blog 7: Visual Culture and Identity: Representation in "Cyberpunk 2077"

Cyberpunk 2077 goes exactly with the themes to analyze the visual culture, by offering the important portrayal of a dystopian future where humanity and technology intertwine. The players are extensively character-made options, which allow them to shape their avatars counterintuitively to traditional concepts of identity. More than appearance, some of these options offer players the ability to select body changes and traits that showcase the fluid and multi-sided nature of identity in the digital and virtual world. Following Stuart Hall’s theory of representation, which argues that identity is a production that is never complete, always in process, and constituted within representation itself (Hall, 1989), this customization reflects broader cultural discourses around identity. This customization is made in correlation with social mediums, Death Claw as a master mechanic of cultural machinery, and Night City as a neon-lit world testament to the importance of visual culture bent on aesthetic diversity, individuality, and consumption. The gameplay and narrative mechanics explore one of the significant aspects of identity as a commodity. The improvement in the cybernetic enhancements to helps one navigate a world where the appearances carry the same weight as abilities(Crane, 2000).

Yet the representation of marginalized communities was a huge source of controversy. Cyberpunk 2077 wanted to show diversity, but some critics said it didn’t reflect it, or gave the impression of it, showing the complications and difficulties involved when trying to create identity in a fictional story. This highlights how important sensitivity is to how we choose to put aspects of culture and social identity on screen, whether meaningful or not, when dealing with visually driven storytelling media. According to Hall’s idea that representation is always in process and integral to identity construction, Cyberpunk 2077’s attempt at showcasing diverse identities, while controversial, reflects the ongoing negotiation between society’s aspirations and stereotypes.

Conlusion:

So this analysis of Cyberpunk 2077 is extremely relevant and insightful into my understanding of visual culture and identity. My critical lens, sharpened by understanding how the game unpacks and complicates technology, individuality, and representation, has deepened my appreciation for the intricate ways that media shapes and subverts identity. The valuation of fluid, multi-sided identity as framed by the game’s customization mechanics offers an interesting model to think through phenomena in society at large and my own work.

In particular, depending on the visual nature of the content, sensitivity to how cultural and social identity is represented is a paramount concern. Cyberpunk 2077's controversies highlight the difficulty of authenticity and diversity in storytelling. Understanding this motivates me to be more intentional and critical about representation, pushing myself to ensure that what I write is both reflective of, and an active participant in, the greater cultural dialogue.

In the future, these lessons are practical for me as I will be equipped with the knowledge to scrutinize the choices I make about representation in my work and a drive to accurately represent the identities in my stories. Recognizing this power of visual culture to shape discourses in society, I believe that the media has to be produced in a way that is intentionally designed to resonate with the audiences in a meaningful way and result in contributions to an inclusive and reflective cultural landscape.

References

Hall, S. (1989). Cultural Identity and Cinematic Representation. Framework: The Journal of Cinema and Media, 36(36), pp. 68–81.

Crane, D. (2000). Fashion and Its Social Agendas: Class, Gender, and Identity in Clothing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

[gimmick-blog-bracket]

Now for the final round!

@hellsitegenetics

I love them

I didn't know I needed to know that the weed-smoking girlfriends post was genetically a wolf, but I did, and I do. Also puts great stuff on my dash.

it’s so fun to be scrolling unhinged posts and then boom. an organism!

so many moths‼ also, unexpected comedy with some of the matches

perfect blend of silly and informative, and makes for an excellent punchline at the end of a long post. puts creatures on my dash. literally what more could you ask for

It's a really unique blog concept and a lot of times the results are pretty funny. It's great when the sequence matches the post content too!

Creatures 👍

Finds beautiful creatures out of the mess of the hellsite

Offers finality AND gives us a creechur.

I love them. English speakers talk like moths

If this blog wins, they could run the text of the winning announcement, and determine the post's genus and species!

They're also very good about tagging the type of creature depicted in the results, so as long as you mute tags of creatures you don't want to see, it's a very fun time seeing iconic legacy posts (and new submissions) being reduced down to a string of letters and assigned a random species of fish or moth or something!

uhh it’s cool

BLAST

There are so many weird bugs in the world

Yippee!!

If, as Haldane said, God has an inordinate fondness for beetles, then surely this blog proves that Tumblr has an inordinate fondness for moths.

Top tier blog as a geneticist, I love seeing obscure organisms and MOTH

Admin got rate limited after trying to blast the bee movie

the knowledge of biology to pull this off (i have taken one biology class in my life) and also the work to find all the strings honestly deserves quite a bit of praise

This gimmick blog has it all: science, pictures of animals, interaction with the text of other peoples' posts, interesting information, and a unique and fun premise. As a biologist, I'm rooting for hellsitegenetics to reach the end and take the tournament, because it is truly a standout among gimmick blogs.

If they win, perhaps this blog too shall become a cool organism :3

@hasgavlebockenburneddownyet

What's more happy holiday cheer than cheering on the destruction of a giant straw goat?

The birds may have won 2023, but I believe in humanity's capability for arson for 2024 <3

a vote for me is a vote for arson! This message was approved by hasgavlebockenburneddownyet

gavle is SUCH a public service and holiday feature

what's more tumblr than comical destruction and holidays?

sometimes you just gotta vote with your matchsticks

Bringing a cultural staple to tumblr since 2021

Arson is so much more fun

It would be really funny and ironic if it survives the tournament

you have no idea how much joy watching the chronicling of the gavlebocken brings me every year

hasgavlebockenburneddownyet provides an essential public service

always love seeing a bit of Swedish history on my dash 'Swedish bamboo season'

the goat account is peak gimmick blog

If I don't get to beat the goat then nobody does. -pointless-achievements

Never ask Tumblr to choose between lies and arson! The winner threatens by nature to rip apart the very fabric of our DNA!

goat statues made out of straw are exciting and interesting

I wanna see things burn

the goat is an essential part of tumblr culture and the goat blog is a sacred keeper of the tumblr high holidays

watching to see if the big straw goat has burned down each year is a true delight, something I never knew existed until tumblr and the blog dedicated to it

the incredibly focused nature of @/hasgavlebockenburneddownyet is what makes their gimmick superior.

Please guys bite gavlebocken

Look, I'm Danish. I was put on this earth to annoy the Swedes and vice versa, but even I voted for @/hasgavlebockenburneddownyet

gavlebocken is also such a fun name and this blog informed be about its existence, so for that I am grateful

hasgavlebockenburneddownyet is providing a vital service! Every year, people rely on their updates regarding the fate of our most beloved Yule Goat! How could they NOT deserve the win!?

sacred anti-corporate arson

a vote for gävlebocken is a vote for anarchy!

pls vote for them they're the funniest gimmick keeping track on the funniest phenomena in recent human history, like when i look at their acc i think to myself this is what tumblr was created for

the goat is the GOAT

HASGAVLEBOCKENBURNEDDOWNYET DESERVES TO WIN, I have them on post alert for a REASON

the holiday season wouldn't be the same without them

they do important reporting. Do you look at the news and be like 'the reporters aren't doing work they're just telling you whats happening.' Have some respect for the goat news

let the weird burnt sacrificial ritual of it all appeal to you

nothing makes my December more interesting, arson should win

doesn't barge in on other peoples posts which is always a good thing in my books. not a fan when obnoxious gimmick blogs turn a decent post into a garbled mess

[anonpolls]

Thanks for the question, Anon!

-submit your poll!-

[firestia]

Little pony princesses 💗

[atmospheral]

usopp and merry (photo reference)

[fruity-blogs]

Sometimes...

Taking a leap forward means...

Leaving a few things behind.

[anshudma]

Blog 7: JackBox Game

As a class, we played two Jackbox games, Tee K.O. and Trivia Murder Party. While both are from Jackbox, they have significant differences in terms of game mechanics. Trivia Murder Party is first and foremost a trivia game, where players are asked a variety of questions ranging from pop culture, to world events, and so much more. The twist of Trivia Murder Party is that if you lose, you are sent to the Killing Floor, where players fight for their lives in different minigames. This continues until a single player is standing. As seen through gameplay, Trivia Murder Party’s mechanics include trivia, and player elimination. On the other hand, Tee K.O. is a game where players draw and come up with slogans to put on t-shirts. The players then battle it out as the audience decides which t-shirt design and slogan work the best together. Tee K.O. uses game mechanics such as drawing, voting and a market. Both Tee K.O. and Trivia Murder Party have an audience participation mechanic which makes the game far more enjoyable to those not directly involved in the main game. While I did enjoy Tee K.O., I had a much more fun experience with Trivia Murder Party. As the audience participation was more in this game, the excitement and suspense of the players outcomes, along with the possibility of the audience eliminating players ramped up gameplay immensely. Overall, Jackbox games create an interactive experience with a variety of mechanics and gameplay to entice everyone from the players to the audience. 

[slumgirlqueen]

Blog 7

Well today is the day I start writing again. I am hoping to be able to write four or five pages, but every time I try I only managed to write one or two pages. Hopefully today will be different. Be honest with you, every time I stop and start again I feel such great anxiety. I am never a confident writer even though as accomplished as I am. I tread breaking the flow of work.

[sorreltail]

no space is apolitical

[misfitbimbosblog]

Big Fan of Whatever the fuck this is.

[littleprincessbug4]

Did daddy get you a cute dress to wear on Easter? Do you have any plans for the holiday?

Hoppy Easter!! The easter bunny brought me some new Pokémon jammies this year 💕 and I went hunting for Pokémon figures instead of Easter eggs ���� It was so much fun!!

Part 1 of my Easter vlog is posted on YouTube! (Part 2, the pokémon hunting, will be out soon!)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!! 🐇

[ange1fawn]

My soul is pink

[zem-zem-zoom]

getting dizzy yet?

[novy2sirius]

LIFE PATH PURPOSES © novy2sirius

· HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR LIFE PATH NUMBER

· LIFE PATH 2 EXPLANATION

ᯓ life path 1: to be a leader, to work hard for things you want in life, to become your most confident self (not egotistical though), to create new things, to be independent, to be aggressive (not a bully but you have to be the first to stand up for something, say something, or do something often)

ᯓ life path 3: to find a creative outlet and communicate an important message to the world, to write, to make people laugh, to be social and use your charm to improve your life by making connections

ᯓ life path 4: to work really hard and become financially stable, to have a good routine and be disciplined, to be the best worker in their workplace, to be stubborn in order to get the things they want

ᯓ life path 5: to travel a lot, to improve physical health, to learn how to constantly change for the better, to embrace your freedoms, to use your social skills/charm to receive opportunities, to use your beauty to receive opportunities, to take risks, to control your lustful desires

ᯓ life path 6: to have a family, to be a loyal friend and family member, to be loving toward others, to be responsible, to nurture others to the best of your ability, to live a simple life and fall in love with the simple things, to get married

ᯓ life path 7: to teach others, to becoming more spiritually intelligent with age, to learn to embrace how independent you are, to pay attention to your intuition, simply to continuously learn and gain knowledge, to make an impact on the technological world

ᯓ life path 8: to be able to live a righteous life while being in a position of power, to avoid creating negative karma for yourself, to bounce back from hard times, to be a leader, to be materialistic (but not cocky about wealth)

ᯓ life path 9: to break any toxic cycles that were learned in your childhood, to become a powerful manifestor, to surround yourself with positive and successful people since you easily adapt to your surroundings, to use your emotions to create art, to perform

ᯓ life path 11: to pay close attention to your intuition, to control your emotional energy, to use your charisma to get farther in life, to find love

ᯓ life path 22: to share your wisdom with the world, to achieve lots of things, to manifest your dream life, to be a leader, to be your most confident self

ᯓ life path 33: to influence and teach others, to change negative public opinions, to become more spiritually evolved, to be family oriented/have a family, to learn how to handle your high vibration

[angel-sephiroth]