#CrashCourse Live

[cacodaemonia]

Hey young people of Tumblr. We all know that many of you, regardless of where you live, get terrible sex ed. It looks like CrashCourse—which, if you don't know, is a long-running and very reputable YT channel made by great people—recently started up a sex ed series. So go check out the playlist in the link above!

[sleepyselkiesims]

Part 39

Cinder tried to get his papa's attention, but Hollie just wouldn't stop playing in his own ashes! Cinder couldn't understand what was going on!

When Hollie did eventually stop, he breezed right past his son to stare into a glass. Not drinking it, not putting it down, just. Staring.

Cinder finally bubbled over. It was his BIRTHDAY! He'd stood up for himself! He thought he'd finally get to reconnect with his beloved papa! How much more did he have to go through??

Suddenly, a cacophony of Cindy's barking and unearthly meowing captured Cinder's attention!

Sun's ghost was still hanging around! Cinder hadn't seen her in forever! Hopefully she would remember him, and not attack...

As always, Sun quickly warmed up to Cinder, and let him pet her. She didn't nuzzle up to him or anything, but it still meant more to Cinder than he could express.

It was surprising to him then when Uncle Ellis came in, and Sun totally froze! It was almost like she didn't recognise the guy she'd been friends with since he was a child...

But there were other things for Cinder to focus on. He really needed someone to talk to! And surely Uncle Ellis would understand how weird it was to be ignored by his parent's ghost!!

As a friend of the Grim Reaper, Ellis knew a thing or two. So it was time for a Ghost Crashcourse 101...

Ghosts were not like living beings, obviously. Cindy sure was learning that! But they weren't like the living beings they'd once been. They were just about as transparent personality-wise as they were physically.

For example, Sun had been Ellis' familiar in life. But in afterlife, she had completely forgotten him! Ellis had to re-introduce himself every night. The bond they'd shared was gone.

She went through the motions of things she'd done in life, but... less. More faint memory than actual awareness.

So... Cinder's papa was just, an idea of the person who had been. Not a fleshed out being with comprehension of his actions. Still a sucky outcome, but better than being straight up ignored, he supposed. Just another thing he'd have to process later.

Ellis could understand the overwhelm. So hey, why not add some more overwhelm to the pile! But hopefully this would be the good kind.

Cinder had received a lot of gifts from Ellis over the years. Usually jewelry. He honestly had more jewelry than he could wear, but it was still technically his birthday, so a gift was appreciated!

Turns out, it wasn't jewelry! It was keys... and a deed to a house???

[duckprintspress]

32 of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads for National Science Fiction Day

Duck Prints Press LOVES kicking off the new year with one of our favorite annual recommendation lists: science fiction stories (ideally queer, but it wasn’t required) to celebrate National Science Fiction Day! For this year, 14 Duck Prints Press contributors suggested a whopping 32 awesome science fiction books. Note that there’s no overlap with last year (by design) so make sure you also check out Our Ten Favorite Science Fiction Reads of 2022 for some more titles to add to your 2024 TBR.

Our 2024 Science Fiction Recs:

The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

Little Mushroom by Shisi

Always Human by Ari North

More Than We Deserve by Nicola Kapron

Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho

Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell

Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

CrashCourse by Wilhelmina Baird

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

We Have Always Been Here by Lena Nguyen

Emergent Properties by Aimee Ogden

Victories Greater than Death by Charlie Jane Anders

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

The Fever King by Victoria Lee

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Infomocracy by Malka Older

Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott

Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

Trigun and Trigun Maximum by Yasuhiro Nightow

Legend of the Galactic Heroes by Yoshiki Tanaka & Katsumi Michihara

In the Lives of Puppets by T. J. Klune

Mega Man by Ian Flynn & Pat Spaz Spaziante

Mega Man Megamix by Hitoshi Ariga

Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow

Once & Future by A. R. Capetta & Cory McCarthy

Five-Twelfths of Heaven by Melissa Scott

The Big Sigma by Joseph R. Lallo

Want to come read some of these books with us? Join our 2024 Queer Book Challenge on Storygraph! One of our challenges there is to read a queer science fiction book, and there’s a lot on this list that’d count!

You can check out all our sci-fi recs on this Goodreads shelf.

Wish you could contribute to these lists? Back our Patreon, join our Discord, and you can!

[crispyanonart]

Hi! Loved your recent art post and the message with it, was wondering if you have any tips/resources/ideas on where to start researching the things you mentioned? Like the important parts of history and how it repeats itself, stuff like that,, thanks!!

Hello anon ��� I'll start with a disclaimer: I’m just someone who shares fan art online, I am no expert or anything, but I’ll do my best to offer some useful references and share how I personally stay informed - I'll keep this list updated if I find interesting sources

@ everyone pease feel free to correct me or add to this post

I know that diving into topics like politics and history can feel overwhelming, but I promise it’s manageable if you ease into it with media and languages that feel comfortable to you. Of course, it’d be amazing to read and study every history book and testimony out there, but realistically it’s tough to find the time and energy to consistently do so - at any point in life. The best way to begin is to follow intersectional educators and historians on your socials to get small interesting informations little by little, and go check the sources they provide any time a topic sparks your interest.

Second disclaimer: I don’t know your background or where you’re from, and I think this makes the difference when figuring out where to start. I live in Italy, so many of my usual sources are Italian educators, historians, or social commentary pages that align with my own political and ideological views (se c'è qualche Italian*: il king Alessandro Barbero, Michela Murgia 💔, Claudia Fauzia, Tomaso Montanari, Diletta Bellotti, Cathy La Torre, Loredana Lipparini, @aestheticasovietica, @madonnafreeda...) but I started out just simply by browsing the internet, listening to some (wise) older people talk and perking up my ears in class.

My first tip would be to start local at first, and work outward. Look into the history of your town, community or area. What struggles and key issues have shaped it over time? If you have the means even directly ask people in your circles. We often hear about broad, all-encompassing issues that can feel unfathomable and far beyond our reach and control, but it’s important to remember that everything always starts within local communities, and only grows from there.

On the opposite side of this, my second tip would be to try and keep your sources as diverse as possible, and hear out people from all backgrounds. When events affect a specific community or minority, seek out creators and reporters directly from those groups and involved in said issues. Mainstream news is known to be very partial and biased more often than not - I personally tend to avoid it completely.

☆ now some actual sources:

Profiles

Historycoolkids & Decolonialatlas (these two are honestly just very fun but also educational) / so.informed / IMEU / JP Hill / seastersjones / decolonizemyself / seedingsovereignty / queerbrownvegan / workingclasshistory / brownhistory / propublica / motherjonesmag / ajplus / I'll add more as I find more

Readings

substack: us politics / world politics / history

the electric typewriter: Politics / History

are.na: Politics / this platform is full of great resources and full on books/pdfs to download, but it's better to just browse it by topic

a great library to explore is JSTOR ( @jstor ) / politics

Some writers I recommend are Susan Sontag, Angela Davis, Bell Hooks, David Olusoga, Thomas Piketty, Keisha N. Blain and Margaret MacMillan (you can also look on youtube for lectures they did)

Accessible history

Ryan Chapman

Then&Now

HistoryExtra

CrashCourse

What is Fascism (suggesting this video specifically bc it's the best english one I've found on the topic. Fascism is a word that gets thrown around a lot - and will be in the near future - often without a real knowledge about its origins and meaning, and I think this explains it very well and as quickly as humanly possible.)

This is everything that comes to mind right now!! And by the way remember to always remain full of curiosity and hope xxx

[poetrusically]

A “wow” moment

I kind of just found myself fixating over Tuberculosis. It is not like how people romanticized consumption back in the industrialization period, it’s more like “I am interested, tell me more”.

This is all after seeing John Green’s CrashCourse on TB, that I clicked on without reading the title. I saw that it was a new upload and watched it. Possibly the best subconscious decision in my life.

I never thought I would ever plan on pre-ordering a book in Amazon, as I live in the Philippines and the shipping fee is as expensive as the item itself. But I guess my monthly allowances will be dedicated to John’s new book “Everything is Tuberculosis”.

[useoftoysforchildsdevelop]

Unlocking Knowledge: Top Engaging Educational Resources for Successful Home-Based Learning

  Certainly! Successful home-based learning requires access to engaging educational resources that cater to various learning styles and subjects. Here's a list of top resources across different categories:

1. Online Learning Platforms:

a. Khan Academy: Provides free online courses, lessons, and practice in various subjects.

 b. Coursera: Offers courses from universities and colleges around the world on a wide range of topics.

c. edX: Similar to Coursera, with courses from universities and institutions globally.

2. Interactive Learning Websites:

a. Code.org: Teaches coding and computer science in an interactive and engaging way.

b. Duolingo: A fun and gamified platform for learning languages.

c. BBC Bitesize: Offers resources for various subjects, especially useful for UK curriculum.

3. Virtual Museums and Tours:

a. Google Arts & Culture: Virtual tours of museums and historical sites worldwide.

b. Smithsonian Learning Lab: Educational resources and virtual tours from the Smithsonian Institution.

4. Educational YouTube Channels:

a. CrashCourse: Quick, entertaining lessons on various subjects.

b. TED-Ed: Engaging lessons worth sharing on a variety of topics.

c. National Geographic Kids: Educational videos about science, nature, and more.

5. Reading and Literature:

a. Project Gutenberg: Offers over 60,000 free eBooks, including many classic literary works.

b. CommonLit: Provides free reading passages and literacy resources for grades 3-12.

6. Mathematics Resources:

a. IXL: Adaptive learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies.

b. Wolfram Alpha: A computational search engine that helps with mathematics and other subjects.

7. Science and STEM:

a. NASA's STEM Engagement: Educational resources and activities related to space and science.

b. Mystery Science: Free science lessons with hands-on activities.

8. Coding and Computer Science:

a. Scratch: A block-based visual programming language designed for kids.

b. Codecademy: Interactive coding lessons for various programming languages.

9. Homeschooling Resources:

a. Homeschool.com: Offers a variety of resources, curriculum reviews, and support.

b. Time4Learning: Online curriculum for preK-12th grade.

10. Educational Games:

a. Prodigy: A math platform that uses gamification to make learning fun.

b. ABCmouse: Early learning academy for ages 2-8 with a variety of educational games.

11. Art and Creativity:

a. Art for Kids Hub: Provides art lessons for kids on drawing and crafting.

b. TinkerCAD: An online platform for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

12. Podcasts for Learning:

a. Brains On!: Science podcast for kids and curious adults.

b. Stuff You Should Know: Explores a wide range of interesting topics for older learners.

13. Educational Apps:

a. Quizlet: Flashcards and study tools for a variety of subjects.

b. Anki: A powerful flashcard app for learning and memorization.

14. Virtual Learning Communities:

a. Outschool: Offers live online classes for a variety of subjects and age groups.

b. Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Remember to tailor these resources based on the age and interests of the learner. Additionally, maintaining a balance between screen time and hands-on activities is crucial for a well-rounded learning experience.

READ FOR MORE DEFFERENT CATEGORIES  SO PLEASE CLICK HERE & VISIT OUR MAIN WEB PORTAL  OR  CLICK HERE & VISIT OUR SUB WEB PORTAL

[bablu2110]

Leveraging Digital Resources for Smarter Study

Textbooks are great, but digital tools can take your learning to the next level. Here are my top picks for online study aids that complement tutoring:

Interactive Simulations Websites like PhET let you manipulate physics and chemistry experiments virtually. My tutor from Hub of Mentors and I would run demos live on screen—bringing theory to life.

Flashcard Apps Anki and Quizlet use spaced-repetition algorithms. We loaded custom decks after each lesson, ensuring I reviewed key formulas and definitions at optimal intervals.

Collaborative Note Platforms Tools like Notion allowed me and my tutor to co-edit notes in real time, embed videos, and leave feedback. This dynamic shared workspace replaced static PDF handouts.

Subject‑Specific Channels YouTube playlists curated by educators—like CrashCourse for history or 3Blue1Brown for math—offered concise visual explanations that reinforced our live sessions.

Practice Problem Libraries Platforms with thousands of categorized questions—complete with step‑by‑step solutions—helped me drill individual skills between tutoring slots.

Integrating these resources with personalized sessions at Hub of Mentors supercharged my study efficiency. If you want tutors who leverage tech, check their listings to find the perfect digital‑savvy mentor.

[therushingriver]

This last addition is great! I went to a great college, and they told us their main purpose was to teach us how to learn for the rest of our lives. How to be curious, to research, to think critically, to analyze, to synthesize, etc. Because even though I learned a truly insane amount of knowledge there, that was just 4 years of my life. And info does go out of date, and new things come up all the time. They didn't teach me about generative Ai because it didnt exist but the skills I learned there made it so I could easily understand and critically think about the subject.

I understand not everybody has been taught those skills but I think there are some people in the notes who dont get that the point of learning is to TRY. When you hear something new that confuses you or goes against something you thought, look it up!

Maybe google search does suck compared to what it used to but wikipedia is fantastic and sources like npr or crashcourse can teach you a lot. If the info isnt there maybe you do have to read a bunch of different opinions on something and figure out your takeaway. But thats good!! Its good to read 5 different sites and critically think about what is true.

For a very simple example: i have a prolific cherry tomato plant and I looked up how to preserve them. Many talked about sundried tomatos made in a dehydrator or oven. I had to do more research on truly doing it in the sun. Some people said things i dont agree with like it has to be 98 degrees. Once i got enough info i made a frame with cheesecloth and tried it out. And it worked great! Ive done it on any day above 80.

But what I truly get tired of is people not looking something up when they come across it. I commented on a youtube video saying that you should look up the environmental cost of chatgpt. And the replies I got were people asking me what it was! That is something you can easily google. And part of the reason I said to look it up and i didnt just give an answer is because its nuanced and new info is still coming out. Im not an expert.

You dont have to know everything, you dont need to know what your blind spots are, you just need to look something up when it comes up. Look out for those opportunities because they happen all the time imo.

have you considered it may not be entirely the fault of american education system but that some of you may be. stupid

[twdgs]

Hiii I’m James! I love pokemon and robots and horror and whatever tickles my incredibly fickle fancy.

COMMISSIONS / ART EXAMPLES

📀 HERE is my personal neocities site! yes i know its brokey no i’m not fixing it right now

🚀 HERE is my team rocket crashcourse site! dedicated to my knowledge of team rocket :) in desperate need of a reworking too.

🍇 @megahertzel Art blog!

🌈 @katamarif0rever-moved Old art blog for backup purposes

[kmp78]

"...So yeah... mostly they are not going to allow you to earn your own money but... you can live on their debt for years... creepy but yeah..."

OMG! I have a bridge to sell you. Call +1 628-911-911! Leave your social security number and credit card number after the first 🎵Ram-Dam-Dadada-Dam-Dam🎵. I never heard bigger bullshit in my entire life. And I listened to a lot of JL interviews.

Those interviews indeed are a crashcourse into bs. 😂

[welcometomypersonalhell098]

i dont usually post but this is the rare occurrence where I can dump about my boy, my love: FLOYD LEECH. Consider this the unofficial crashcourse to Floyd Leech likers. Or don't idk. warning for uh absolute word vomit and octatrio favoritism

1. His Dynamics (and by that I mean octatrio)

With Azul:

When Azul said the twins would probably leave him when he got ‘boring' in Chapter 3, I need us as a fanbase to collectively point at him and call him a BIG FAT LIARRRR. I know what I saw in chapter 3, and Floyd Leech—while not exactly a tactful person per se— CARES. Even when Floyd teases Azul and makes life harder for him, I’m pretty sure that’s just his love language. And!! Despite his teasing, Floyd really does have some respect for Azul’s magical strength as seen in the Beanfest event.

He goes through all the ‘boring’ stuff for Azul and Jade’s plots because he likes the fun results!! He calls them by their ACTUAL names. They’ve been together since like middle school, and someone as mercurial as Floyd hasn’t gotten sick of Azul? It means he definitely has a bigger attachment that he OR Azul would like to admit. They are besties that hate to admit it because of the NRC disease of Not Being Emotionally Vulnerable Ever ™

Like look at these drama queens they are having the time of their LIVES.

With Jade:

I mean, yeah, it would make sense these guys would be close as twins BUT their dynamic is so fun. Jade's more "polite" demeanor plays off of Floyd's chaos perfectly: giving the guise of a put-together brother always needing to reign in his twin's insanity. When really both of them are menaces to society.

Probably the best example is in the Glorious Masquerade event, where Floyd makes a tantrum after finding out Azul gets to go to Noble College. And Jade JOINS IN.

(credits to RoseAmber on YT for the screenshots: I hadn't fallen into my TWST fixation as hard with the event was out on the EN server o7)

And of course, it goes without saying that they make for a really scary team for Azul. God bless Miss Yana and the team behind the Octavinelle manga--they have my soul and then some.

BUT THEY ARE ALSO GOOFY ASF and i love that for them

2. His Character

And there is a LOT of it. So let's start with his design!

(sorry about the long image </3) BUT you can definitely tell a lot about him with this official pic

for one: he's definitely relaxed. It's definitely in his pose: the hand holding the hat up, the other in his pocket, and in his posture. As opposed to say, Riddle who stands ramrod straight, this is NOT the image of a guy that cares too much about what people think of him. he has his own style and he flaunts it. He's had lines where he talks about his octopus inspired socks and his thing for fancy shoes-- he could not care LESS about his loose clothes either much to Azul's chagrin.

ALSO this is way less concrete but like...his face matches his voice wayyy too well. Credit to the VO: Nobuhiko Okamoto (fun fact also the voice of BAKUGO FROM MHA???) for his voice especially his laugh. Something about the way his eyes are droopy and his sharp teeth are shown in the image?? That's a silly guy, right there. And his laugh is just the right amount of weirdly endearing and creepy it is absolutely wonderful.

Now, in terms of personality...

We all get it. He's a menace. In his Ceremonial robes and Lab Wear SRs, he definitely shows his flip-floppy nature. In the former, he's fucking around at one of Kalim's parties and in the latter he is subject to one of Adeuces' fuck ups--and surprisingly doesn't hunt them for sport after (yay!). It's his thing.

But!!! There's other things!! :D

Among the rest of the Octavinelle trio, Floyd is probably the most acclimated to land life. Even more than Jade, despite his love for the mountains and mushrooms. Because Floyd has the unique trait of just fucking throwing himself at anything and everything the human world has to offer. We know from the Stargazing Event that Floyd has a thing for high-end shoes from a conversation he had with his (mafia??) father. Despite his initial boredom with fashion in general, it feels very 'Floyd' for him to be fixated on the one item that is intrinsic to living on land: shoes.

He's also canonically really good at cooking...when he wants to be. Like all other things in his life, he tends to be flippant with when he feels like making a meal. But damn when he DOES. For example, during Culinary Crucible Sebek admits that Floyd is very skilled in the kitchen. (If anybody has his CC card....and would like to share with the class his vignette....wink wink nudge nudge). And in the most recent event: Stitch's Tropical Turbulence in the EN server he's seen making a delicious meal for the crew that everyone can't help but compliment: even RIDDLE. He also says its best when you "just wing it" and throw stuff together: which makes sense for his taste for weird takoyaki flavors. Jade has said before that in the Coral Sea they just kind of eat shit raw--which makes it pretty impressive Floyd has such a knack for cooking as a land-dweller activity.

I think it's been said that generally merfolk have a bad time with flight--which extends to the Octatrio. I believe there's been vignettes that focus on Azul's struggles in P.E., though I'm not so sure about Jade. What I AM sure is that chibi Jade is constantly going through it in flight lessons so, I'll take that as gospel for now. But!!! Floyd has a fucking blast. It's definitely not like he's a prodigy or anything but, he thinks it's fun to keep trying ("Haha! I'm like, so bad at this!") Which honestly is why my headcanon is that he is the ONLY of the Octatrio to not be failing P.E.. This also extends to his involvement of the basketball club.

For a merperson to adjust to walking on land is already a crazy ask. TO ASK THEM TO PLAY AN ENTIRELY NEW SPORT THAT RELIES ON NEW RULES, PUTTING INTO ACCOUNT PHYSICS ON LAND AND OH YEAH THEIR LEGS IS INSANE.

But, Floyd Leech does not care what you think is insane. Actually, maybe he does. Just so he can do it. To top it all off: he's good. He can be really good. Club Wear stuff hasn't come out yet in EN server but Floyd Leech can fucking DUNK. I've seen the art. I know what I saw.

His diligence can rival Azul's--he's just less consistent about it. I just think that's funny and pretty cool.

3. Him,,,,,,but like romantically

OKAY SO THIS IS THE PINING PART. THE DOWN BAD MANIFESTO IF YOU WILL.

Sorry it took so long to get here, but I'm here now. Lemme absolutely YAP about what I love about him.

I have some feelings about how authors write him (THIS IS ALL OPINION I LOVE ALL FANFIC AUTHORS ESP OP U DESERVE A KISS ON THE FOREHEAD <3)

I dislike the yandere/overly possessive angle the twins get. I do. But, I get where that interpretation stems from: they're outwardly violent, intimidating, and are basically the fish mafia. Focusing on Floyd though: I love it when he's just....a guy in fics. When he is complaining about his childhood-best-friend-turned-boss who scolded him, or when he gets excited when his crush goes to his basketball games, or when he just wants to SQUEEZE the cute person in his class because he's got cuteness aggression. Fluff, I just like fluff.

OOO OOO FICS THAT LEAN INTO THE "Eels are Cowards" LINE. MY HEART AND SOUL. THEY HAVE IT. Gonna give Jade a big fat kiss for saying that line BC GOOD GOD.

GIMME FLOYD WHERE HE IS STARING AT THE READER FROM ACROSS THE ROOM BC HE DOESN'T HAVE THE BALLS TO SAY WHAT HE FEELS. GIMME FLOYD WHERE HE STARTS TO CALL THE PREFECT BY THEIR NAME INSTEAD OF "SHRIMPY" EXCLUSIVELY. GIMME FLOYD WHERE HE WANTS TO IMPRESS HIS LOVE INTEREST AND GETS EMBARRASSED WHEN HE LOOKS "UNCOOL".

I love where Floyd gets moments where he is caught off guard. Not even necessarily flustered. SHOUT OUT TO @cloudedgalaxies on Ao3 AND Tumblr for one of my FAVORITE interpretations of this.

I love it when Floyd doesn't know what to do when someone actively seeks him out. He's a moray--he's known to be feared by even the creatures of the deep. People at NRC know to be wary of him and his brother: he's basically a hitman for Azul for Seven's sake. But, for some reason, Yuu don't mind it. And I mean that in the sense to refer to the prefect and YOU. I love it when the reader puts up with his squeezes, his mood swings, and his eccentricities. Because for them, it isn't "putting up" with anybody: it's just them spending a good time with Floyd. And that's not a response Floyd expects. HE'S the one who is supposed to be unpredictable! Not you!

So he gets quieter. More reflective. Maybe even more angry. Whyyy???? Why do you do that? Your unpredictability robs Floyd of his control. He likes to toy with people for their reactions, but he is wholly unprepared for yours. And that makes him flail. In @cloudedgalaxies ' fic 'Benevolent Souls', Floyd gets angry with the reader. He can't understand their motivations and that bothers him in a way that he can't even understand completely. Love is foreign to him. The sea is cruel and cold sometimes, even though Floyd loves it it can crush your vulnerability. It really can.

I love it when fics make Floyd love. Even if he didn't think he could. I love it when fics show Floyd's softness that he didn't even know he had. I really do: because he throws himself into loving like he does everything else he thinks is worth it. I LOVE when he thinks love is worth it. He's intense, and wild, and unpredictable, and he's so silly. I love Floyd Leech. I do.

🐙 — AUBURN'S SUMMER RAFFLE EVENT!

rules for entry !

1) reblog this post and list something you love about your favorite twisted wonderland character!! gush about them!! yearn!! PINE!! you can get as mushy as you want, we love to see it!! 2) understand that each prize will be a sfw piece, with no ocs or self inserts (since i dont know how well i'll be able to write them.) 3) understand that raffle entries will start june 16th and end june 30th. winners will be announced after the event ends on july 1st. prizes will be awarded as i complete them. 4) understand that absolutely no incestuous, pedophilic, or other "problematic" relationships will be accepted as a request. if you win and request something as such, your prize will be revoked and someone else will receive it.

prizes !

1st place . . . a 2000 word (minimum) x reader fic with any character(s), tropes, aus, relationship(s) you want. 2nd place . . . a 1000 word (minimum) x reader fic with any character(s), tropes, aus, relationship(s) you want. 3rd place . . . a 500 word (minimum) x reader drabble with any character(s), tropes, aus, relationship(s) you want.

if enough people apply, i will consider adding a 4th & 5th prize . . .

4th & 5th place . . . a 300 word (minimum) x reader drabble with any character(s), tropes, aus, relationship(s) you want.

if you have any questions, please let me know in the comments <3

[n4tural1]

This is just give you an idea of how it looks. Transcription under the cut:

Epic Theatre and why it is relevant in today's society.

German playwright and performer Bertolt Brecht, born 10th of february, was intrigued by Stanislavsky’s use of theatre for a political voice, as well as sharing his view on theatre and melodrama. However, Brecht viewed Stanislavky’s use of immersion as a form of escapism, which harmed his message, as the audience would believe it just a fantastical part of the fiction, rather than a commentary on the wider world. Brecht took the basis of Stanislavski's style, and merged it with some of the ideas from surrealist theatre, in order to birth a style that viscerally confronted his audience with the political message that he was portraying. From the age of 20, he served in an army hospital, and there he wrote his first play, and first success “Baal” - 1923. Unfortunately, political commentary was dangerous to pursue during the reign of the Nazi regime, so in 1933, he fled germany to bring his style to the United States of America, during this trip, he wrote many of his famous works such as “Mother Courage and Her Children'' and “The Good Person of Setzuan''. Many of his plays focused upon the leftist ideologies of the time, such as: the “wild theory” that the Nazi’s were bad, the entirety of the second world war, the following “Great Depression” and the onset of commercialism/capitalism. During 1947; the beginning of the Red-Scare, he was brought before the House Un-American Activities Committee under investigation for supporting communist ideologies. After being forced to provide evidence against this claim, he left and re-settled in East Germany not long after. Brecht’s views upon being forced to constantly travel due to views upon his plays being forced by the commonality of war can be summarised by a famous quote of his: “Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.”

The most common, and consequently the most known trope is alienation, also known as the “Verfremdungseffekt” (as coined by Brecht). Alienation is achieved through frequently reminding the audience that they are watching a performance, and that it is just a story. Alienation is used to break the immersion that the audience finds comfort in, in order to make them really pay attention to the moral and meaning of the story presented and present its allegory to real-world issues. For example, most audiences don’t understand that “The Empire” in “Star Wars” represented real-world totalitarian dictatorships, specifically the Nazi’s.

Now more than ever can Epic theatre be used as a literary device, especially when today’s society has become so desensitised to the ridiculousness of the world as a whole. For example, during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically when Donald Trump was elected, World War 3 could’ve started and no one would’ve batted an eye. Covid-19 still exists, and still claims lives, but people just ignore its existence because the worst of it has passed. One of the largest international issues that will dictate the earth’s future, is the advent of global warming, of which is still being ignored to this day because there are “more relevant issues” and there is money to be made by ignoring it. Most incredulously, there were allegations being held against the social media platform “Tik-Tok” after United States national secrets pertaining to the identities of special-operative agents became public knowledge. It came to light that these leaks were committed by a 23 year-old “man-child" in a racist “Minecraft Discord server" in response to being called a “liar” and a “cuck” when bragging about having high-level military clearance. This was talked about for 2 days. 

The “Oh, it might as well happen” mindset today’s society has towards the next most unbelievable thing to happen is just waiting to be revealed to the isolated incredibility of it all.

Society will not wake up to their issues unless someone reveals to them the stupidity of how their situation came to be.

Bibliography:

Britannica.com: Epic theatre - Multiple editors, Konstantin Stanislavsky - Sonia Moore, Bertolt Brecht - Multiple editors, HUAC - Multiple editors, Red Scare - Roland martin, visited 26/01

Weebly.com: Overview, Contextual relevance & Conventions - multiple editors, visited 27/01

Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44 2019, youtube video, unknown, CrashCourse.

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