#I’m cranky because I want to be a hater but so many people are just dumb

[sidhewrites]

Being kink positive makes it really hard to be a hater of media rip. I used to love watching “the WORST book I’ve read this year” booktube videos but now its like I hear them ask, “Who is this werewolf smut even for?” Omegaverse fans, next question. “Why would you write this?” Because they find it sexy, can we stop focusing on the ewie yucky kink part and focus on the fact that the author used the word knot five times in a single scene? It’s bad werewolf erotica, but it’s not bad because it’s werewolf erotica like come on

[x-gotham-rogues]

Scarecrows: A Guide

Here to aid anyone who doesn’t want to spend hours scrolling Scarecrow blogs just to find out a few of the general consensuses; Apologies for any mistakes or missing elements. In fact, the list isn’t complete yet due to my staggering lack of knowledge in the Scarecrow fandom, so DM me if you’ve got anything to correct or add!

BTAS/Muppet!crow: Precious baby, must be protected at all costs. Universally acknowledged within the Scarecrow fandom that if anyone tries to harm the muppet baby, they will suffer the consequences. Some people take it too seriously, though looking at you toxic Lyle Bolton haters. Somehow a redhead. The animators should’ve decided on how he actually looked like because there are so many versions of BTAS Scarecrow you couldn’t count. Also, the whiplash from this scene: https://youtu.be/zHPJcN0CvnY is the most iconic thing ever.

Year One: Very good-looking, considering his predecessors. I think he’s the only Scarecrow who’s been confirmed to actually be from Georgia, but comics screw the canon over anyway, so basically all Scarecrows are southern now. You’ve got Year One to thank for that, though I’m not complaining. I want to kiss him.

Lantern!crow: Kind of underrated, a Yellow Lantern. Had his ring taken STOLEN from him. I’m not supposed to put personal opinions here, but he definitely deserved that ring, and it’s a shame he doesn’t get to keep it. He earned that ring 100%, fair and square. Not to mention, he’s actually hot as FUCK. He’s a smexy, smexy man

Nolanverse/Murphy!crow: The pretty one, period. He’s just so good-looking, is he even Jonathan Crane? The most handsome Scarecrow in all the land, but I would recommend enjoying content of other Jonathans as well. There’s nothing wrong with being entranced by how gorgeous this Jon is, it’s a common feeling, I assure you. My favourite? Not really. His smile though, be still my beating heart

Gotham!crow: From the TV show, and the one I’m most familiar with because Gotham was the show that got me into the DC fandom. This Jonathan is younger than all the other rogues in his universe, with a possible exception of Selina Kyle (and Ivy, if you don’t count all those incidents). Him in season 1 is adorable, but Gerald really screwed him up. Quite literally my first crush, ever, and the beginning of my love for Scarecrow in general.

Sale!crow: Pretty much no one dislikes this version of Scarecrow because he’s just so iconic. Almost always talks in rhymes and/or stories. When being talked about in a light-hearted sense, it is common for him to be referred as the one with the long face, the one with the tol hat, or the tallest of the tall. Named Sale!crow because he was created by Tim Sale, that had me confused for a while.

Harley Quinn!Scarecrow: Adorable baby boy, on par with Muppet!crow. Maybe had a crush on Joker. Should’ve had more screen time. We demand justice for the baby boy, who was killed via acid to the face because he unmasked Batman. Damn you, Joker.

Arkham!verse: Sir Shirtless, Lord Lanky, evil in a good way. His VA is absolutely precious and is one of the coolest guys ever. One of the most popular incarnations of Scarecrow (along with Murphy!crow, Year One and BTAS), some fans of this version of Scarecrow hold grudges against Croc. If you know what happens in the games, you’ll understand why.

New 52: Most controversial of all the Scarecrows, one of the major factors being because he hurts children. I don’t know much about this one, since content about this Scarecrow is very limited, once again thanks to the debate around him. The facts I do know about him are: a) he wears round glasses, b) he’s got major daddy issues, and c) a lot of people don’t like him.

Masters of Fear: The OG Scarecrow from the Masters of Fear comic. Actually very cute. He looks thin enough to snap in half, but for some reason I still want to hug him despite the knowledge that if I do there’s a 99% chance of his spine breaking. Under-appreciated, even though he’s the original, and I love him.

HHSD: From the movie Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! Basically BTAS Jon if he was even more edgier and no longer a redhead. They’re both cranky old ex-professors and I want to shower them both with kisses because I love them. Canonically an Elvira fanboy (welcome to the bandwagon, we’ve got snacks).

Got any more facts and/or Scarecrows I’ve forgotten or don’t know about? Please don’t be afraid to DM me more stuff. I’m learning new things about Jonathan Crane every day!

[shyvioletcat]

Kingdom of Ash Tour Sydney

Oh my gosh, I’m sorry this took so long. My notes were much more extensive than I thought and then just a lot of poor time management. Anyway, here it is.

A few choice bits of information/quotes:

“Being a dork pays off you guys. Who knew?”

Says Melbourne like a local

Loves our coffee. Says she’s moving here because of it.

Advice to aspiring writers: find someone to share your work with. Giving and getting feedback teaches you so much. Gives you a form of community.

Got into writing because it’s what she loves and it makes her come alive like nothing else does.

Music plays a Huge part in her creative process

Daily writing schedule. Plays with Taran then about 930/10 she starts. Gets admin stuff done first 9-8 job.

Nothing compares to sitting down and writing a scene she’s wanted to write for years and years. Describes it as time stopping and the closest thing to magic, at least for her.

Had a question about her creative circle for bouncing ideas around and talking about her stories. Sarah didn’t talk to her family about her stories at all when she was younger. Doesn’t like her parents reading her books. She referred back to writing ACOTAR and she asked the audience “do you know what it’s like to write an on the page sex scene knowing my father was going to read this?” Said it took her about three glasses of wine to deal with it.

About her dad reading said scenes: He said “I just skip those scenes.” Sarah’s reply “I’ll do you one better. I’ll just rip those pages out.” Then she talked how it was much worse when ACOMAF came out the next year.

Josh has become her creative sounding board over the last few years. He reads the early drafts of Crescent City and lets Sarah ramble to him for hours. She thinks it’s really cute they get to do that.

He thinks he’s every love interest in all her books. At events people ask if he’s what Rhys was modelled from. Josh will say yes. Sarah was very adamantly said it was a no.

Fellow writers help her from looking like a complete idiot. In particular Lynette Noni. Calls her a secret Disney Princess. Has become her can’t live without critique partner.

She said don’t listen to the people who say writing is a dumb dream. But said it’s a long long road to getting published but not impossible. “Don’t ever listen to the haters man.”

Her parents were always incredibly supportive. Her mum would leave snacks outside her door so she wouldn’t disturb her while she wrote

When her parents told her that she needed a job to support herself Sarah didn’t want to listen. But she said they were ultimately right because there are no guarantees in publishing. One of her favourite moments is when she became a New York Times best seller and she got to call and tell her parents. The first thing her mum said was she regretted telling Sarah to be realistic about the expectations of yourself. But Sarah was adamant they were right.

She thanked us and got quite emotional. Thanked us for supporting her books, she was walking around Sydney harbour and thought to herself how lucky I am to do this for a living.

Someone from the audience screamed “I love you” she said “I love you too, I love you all so much” (insert my hysterical tears). She couldn’t express how much she appreciates everything we all have done for her and her family, the fact we have allowed her to live out her dreams. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this being the loveliest group of people I’ve ever had the honour to meet”. SHE LOVES US.

Crescent city

Doesn’t think her parents can read a single page of crescent city. Joking, it’s every other page. Started as excess creative energy, a real passion project.��

Describes it as taking the ToG/ACOTAR worlds and jumping ahead over 3000 years to where they have modern technologies and comforts. Magical creatures living together in complex hierarchies. Feels different because of the modern setting but has familiar aspects, e.g. snarky sassy heroines and brooding sexy muscled men. Says there are so many. So many.

Josh: “why are there so many attractive men in this book?” Sarah “because it’s a fantasy. FAN-TA-SY.”

No real defined plot yet.

Knew it was the story she wanted to tell because of an experience on a plane. Sarah was listening to a piece of music and saw a scene play out and she burst into tears. She didn’t know the characters or how they got there. The scene will be in the first book and is like THE MAJOR BIG SCENE. Kept thinking of that moment of creation and how much it overwhelmed her and that was the deciding factor that that was the next story she needed to tell.

World of Throne of Glass

World of Throne of Glass. Started off as an encyclopaedia. It will be a chronicle that exists in world and Sarah describes it like going into the library of Orynth and pulling it off the shelf. The premise of the book is that Aelin has hired this cranky old scholar to travel around all the kingdoms/continents and includes the travel logs, transcripts from interviews with the characters, insight into how they felt, letters between characters. The book itself is like the the Terrasen courts private copy so it has letters between characters. Glimpses into the future.

BUT THIS MEANS IT WILL COME OUT LATER

ALSO SAID THERE ARE POCKETS OF HISTORY SHE REALLY WANTS TO FILL IN AND THERE’S ALSO LOTS OF STORIES THAT MAYBE ONE DAY SHE MIGHT WANT TO TELL SHE JUST NEEDS TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT. SORRY I’M JUST REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS.

Throne of Glass/ACOTAR

The idea of Throne of Glass came to her when she was 15/16 years old. Gripped her like no other story had. Throne of glass has a special place in her heart because it’s what started her on this journey.

Sarah was changing Kingdom of Ash right up the very last minute.

Mystery questions from the lobby:

What would happen if all your villains met?

The thought of Maeve and Amarantha gave her chills to think about. Would they rip each other to shreds or form and unholy alliance? Undecided.

Did you cry during the writing of the final book? If so which moments?

Number one scene. The Thirteen. 

Gave lots of details about when Manon first appeared, a piece of music from the Fright Night remake was playing and she saw the cottage scene play out. She saw Manon disembowel the farmers and how her teeth and claws came out and just thought “I love you”.

Loved witches since she was little because she realised witches were often women with power when women weren’t allowed to have power.

Sarah went to the mat for Manon. She hadn’t sold the rest of the books, only up to Heir of Fire. Writing about Manon gave Sarah her courage and came into her life when she needed her attitude. She said “Over my dead effing body” when editor said to cut Manon.

Sarah listened to a song from the original star wars and that was when she saw the sacrifice of the Thirteen. She needed to have Manon start where she did in Heir of Fire so when we all got to the scene in Kingdom of Ash is would really hit us strongly as it had hit Sarah for the first time. Sarah was sobbing at her desk when she saw them making their final run. She saw then Manon screaming and begging them to to stop because she realised she had a heart and loved them.

Sarah said she needed to lie down afterwards, she considered a happy ending for a moment, but then she thought about how the ladies never get to make the big heroic sacrifice and she really wanted the Thirteen to make the badass sacrifice and she wanted to make that moment when their exploding with light and not darkness absolutely destroyed Sarah.

Happier scene is the last goodbye between the main three, sobbing so hard. Really ugly crying not Frodo crying nicely at the end of The Return of the King, but bodily fluids spraying everywhere. So many tears.

Sarah would also get super amped up. Example: When Elide saves Lorcan she got so amped up she literally straddled her chair like she was riding a horse. (She re-enacted it on stage too). Then it was just more ladies were doing their badass thing like:

as Aelin flies down on the bird and explodes and destroys the wave and then Rowan is like that steam is going to boil every one like lobsters, got to get rid of that.

When Aelin makes her run and Lorcan sees her and he’s crying, you know if Lorcan’s crying some intense shit is going down

Then when Aelin is trying to get the mask off. That hit Sarah hit her so hard, didn’t expect it. Felt physically ill writing it. It was one of the few times Aelin was unhinged and in a panic. Seeing Aelin in a panic out Sarah in a panic.

Aelin has been like a person to Sarah and has carried Sarah through a lot of hard stuff. Sarah has said to herself “my name is Sarah J Maas and I will not be afraid”

Would say “What would Aelin do?” to give herself that swagger. Any time Aelin is in pain Sarah was in pain and would be like “My baby my baby! Let me help you”. 

Such a joy to write. Aelin was telling her and showing Sarah where to go.

ABOUT THE ENDING OF KINGDOM OF ASH: Travelling in Costa Rico to a rainforest exists at cloud level. (Side note from Sarah: Vote for the environment! Do it for the golden toad). One of the most beautiful places she has ever been. Sitting in the backseat listening to music from John Carter of Mars. Sun broke through the clouds and lit up the mountains and Sarah heard the last line of Kingdom of Ash about the kingsflame blooming and she knew what the last line was and that’s what she wanted to get to. She starting crying (surprise surprise) didn’t want to tell her travelling companions so she lied and said she was crying because the view was so beautiful. Writing with Aelin at the helm guaranteed her nothing. Aelin did it though, she stuck to Sarah’s plans and Sarah got the ending she wanted.

Call out from the audience about Gavriel. Uproar from the audience. “Why did you do that!?” “Why would I do that? Because I’m a horrible person.” Any time a hot guy full of muscles dies it’s a sad day. Poor Aedion. “It would have been so hot! Not in a weird way! The two of them hanging out, the lion and the wolf and oh my heart... you mean I have no heart, that’s what you’re thinking.” Evil cackle.

Who of all your characters do you see sitting in a rocking chair and knitting and telling their grandchildren the wildest stories in their old age?

Throne of Glass. Dorian. Don’t know why.

ACOTAR world would 1000% be Cassian. Nessian book will come out after Crescent City. She started it just for fun, hadn’t planned to write last ACOWAR. Sarah was out to lunch with her editor and got a little drunk and pitched her other books, but then forgot. Agent called a few weeks later telling her the editor wants to buy these books.

She literally doesn’t have the time to get all the stories she wants out of her. Wishes she had Hermione’s time turner.

So that’s it. Again, sorry it took me so long. Sarah was so lovely and I still can’t believe I got to see her in person. There’s a lot I took away from her talk for myself, mainly just how adamant she was about being yourself is the way to go. We’re better off when we’re true to ourselves and love the tings we love without feeling bad for it. 

[dfroza]

Today’s reading from the ancient book of Proverbs and book of Psalms

for july 27 of 2021 with Proverbs 27 and Psalm 27, accompanied by Psalm 38 for the 38th day of Summer and Psalm 58 for day 208 of the year (now with the consummate book of 150 Psalms in its 2nd revolution this year)

[Proverbs 27]

[Heed Wisdom’s Warnings]

Never brag about the plans you have for tomorrow,

for you don’t have a clue what tomorrow may bring to you.

Let someone else honor you for your accomplishments,

for self-praise is never appropriate.

It’s easier to carry a heavy boulder and a ton of sand

than to be provoked by a fool and have to carry that burden!

The rage and anger of others can be overwhelming,

but it’s nothing compared to jealousy’s fire.

It’s better to be corrected openly

if it stems from hidden love.

You can trust a friend who wounds you with his honesty,

but your enemy’s pretended flattery comes from insincerity.

When your soul is full, you turn down even the sweetest honey.

But when your soul is starving,

every bitter thing becomes sweet.

Like a bird that has fallen from its nest

is the one who is dislodged from his home.

Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy,

for good friends are like the anointing oil

that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence.

So never give up on a friend or abandon a friend of your father—

for in the day of your brokenness

you won’t have to run to a relative for help.

A friend nearby is better than a relative far away.

My son, when you walk in wisdom,

my heart is filled with gladness,

for the way you live is proof

that I’ve not taught you in vain.

A wise, shrewd person discerns the danger ahead

and prepares himself,

but the naïve simpleton never looks ahead

and suffers the consequences.

Cosign for one you barely know and you will pay a great price!

Anyone stupid enough to guarantee the loan of another

deserves to have his property seized in payment.

Do you think you’re blessing your neighbors

when you sing at the top of your lungs early in the morning?

Don’t be fooled—

they’ll curse you for doing it!

An endless drip, drip, drip, from a leaky faucet

and the words of a cranky, nagging wife have the same effect.

Can you stop the north wind from blowing

or grasp a handful of oil?

That’s easier than to stop her from complaining.

It takes a grinding wheel to sharpen a blade,

and so one person sharpens the character of another.

Tend an orchard and you’ll have fruit to eat.

Serve the Master’s interests

and you’ll receive honor that’s sweet.

Just as no two faces are exactly alike,

so every heart is different.

Death and destruction are never filled,

and the desires of men’s hearts are insatiable.

Fire is the way to test the purity of silver and gold,

but the character of a man is tested

by giving him a measure of fame.

You can beat a fool half to death

and still never beat the foolishness out of him.

A shepherd should pay close attention to the faces of his flock

and hold close to his heart the condition of those he cares for.

A man’s strength, power, and riches will one day fade away;

not even nations endure forever.

Take care of your responsibilities

and be diligent in your business

and you will have more than enough—

an abundance of food, clothing, and plenty for your household.

The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 27 (The Passion Translation)

[Psalm 27]

Light, space, zest—

that’s God!

So, with him on my side I’m fearless,

afraid of no one and nothing.

When vandal hordes ride down

ready to eat me alive,

Those bullies and toughs

fall flat on their faces.

When besieged,

I’m calm as a baby.

When all hell breaks loose,

I’m collected and cool.

I’m asking God for one thing,

only one thing:

To live with him in his house

my whole life long.

I’ll contemplate his beauty;

I’ll study at his feet.

That’s the only quiet, secure place

in a noisy world,

The perfect getaway,

far from the buzz of traffic.

God holds me head and shoulders

above all who try to pull me down.

I’m headed for his place to offer anthems

that will raise the roof!

Already I’m singing God-songs;

I’m making music to God.

Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs:

“Be good to me! Answer me!”

When my heart whispered, “Seek God,”

my whole being replied,

“I’m seeking him!”

Don’t hide from me now!

You’ve always been right there for me;

don’t turn your back on me now.

Don’t throw me out, don’t abandon me;

you’ve always kept the door open.

My father and mother walked out and left me,

but God took me in.

Point me down your highway, God;

direct me along a well-lighted street;

show my enemies whose side you’re on.

Don’t throw me to the dogs,

those liars who are out to get me,

filling the air with their threats.

I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodness

in the exuberant earth.

Stay with God!

Take heart. Don’t quit.

I’ll say it again:

Stay with God.

The Book of Psalms, Poem 27 (The Message)

[Psalm 38]

Take a deep breath, God; calm down—

don’t be so hasty with your punishing rod.

Your sharp-pointed arrows of rebuke draw blood;

my backside stings from your discipline.

I’ve lost twenty pounds in two months

because of your accusation.

My bones are brittle as dry sticks

because of my sin.

I’m swamped by my bad behavior,

collapsed under an avalanche of guilt.

The cuts in my flesh stink and grow maggots

because I’ve lived so badly.

And now I’m flat on my face

feeling sorry for myself morning to night.

All my insides are on fire,

my body is a wreck.

I’m on my last legs; I’ve had it—

my life is a vomit of groans.

Lord, my longings are sitting in plain sight,

my groans an old story to you.

My heart’s about to break;

I’m a burned-out case.

Cataracts blind me to God and good;

old friends avoid me like the plague.

My cousins never visit,

my neighbors stab me in the back.

My competitors blacken my name,

devoutly they pray for my ruin.

But I’m deaf and mute to it all,

ears shut, mouth shut.

I don’t hear a word they say,

don’t speak a word in response.

What I do, God, is wait for you,

wait for my Lord, my God—you will answer!

I wait and pray so they won’t laugh me off,

won’t smugly strut off when I stumble.

I’m on the edge of losing it—

the pain in my gut keeps burning.

I’m ready to tell my story of failure,

I’m no longer smug in my sin.

My enemies are alive and in action,

a lynch mob after my neck.

I give out good and get back evil

from God-haters who can’t stand a God-lover.

Don’t dump me, God;

my God, don’t stand me up.

Hurry and help me;

I want some wide-open space in my life!

The Book of Psalms, Poem 38 (The Message)

[Psalm 58]

For the worship leader. A prayer of David to the tune “Do Not Destroy.”

Can you, panel of judges, get anything right?

When you judge people, do you tell the truth and pursue justice?

No, your real selves have been revealed. You have wickedness in your heart,

and many people have suffered by your hands.

Evildoers are naturally offensive, wayward at birth!

They were born telling lies and willfully wandering from the truth.

Their bite is painful; their venom is like the deadly poison of a snake;

they are like a cobra that closes up its ears

To escape the voice of the charmers,

no matter how enchanting the spells may be.

O God, shatter their teeth in their mouths!

Render the young lions harmless; break out their fangs, O Eternal One.

Let them run off like the waters of a flood,

and though they aim their arrows, let them fly without their heads.

Let them melt like a snail that oozes along;

may they be like a stillborn that never catches its first breath, never sees the sun.

Before your cook pots know the furious flame of a fire of thorns—

whether green or burning—He will blow the wicked away.

Cheers will rise as the right-living watch Him settle the score,

their feet washed in the blood after the onslaught of the wicked.

And it will be heard, “Those who seek justice will be rewarded.

Indeed, there is a God who brings justice to the earth!”

The Book of Psalms, Poem 58 (The Voice)

[aion-rsa]

20 Best Animal Crossing Villagers Ever

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The legendary Animal Crossing franchise is deserving of its iconic status for many reasons, but it’s hard to deny that part of the series’ longevity can be traced back to the memorable personalities of its villagers.

In a franchise seemingly devoid of many traditional gameplay hooks, the thrill of inviting that one villager you’ve been looking for to your Animal Crossing home regularly ranks high among the best moments in gaming. Anyone who has spent any time with these games will waste no time telling you about their favorite villagers and the way they’ll always remember the time they spent with them.

There’s no way you’ll be able to convince those fans that anyone but their favorite villagers are the best villagers in Animal Crossing, we humbly suggest these 20 icons rank high among the greatest neighbors in franchise history.

20. Ribbot

While often described as one of the few “non-animal” creatures in this series, this longtime Animal Crossing villager challenges society’s expectations by blurring the arbitrary line between frog and robot. 

You may be worried by Ribbot’s decision to never carry an umbrella when it rains much like his frog companions, but the character’s rally cry of “Never rest, never rust” tells you what you need to know about his resiliency. When robots take over our world, we can only hope they have the heart and grace of Ribbot.

19. Mira

With her “big sister” personality, futuristic vibes, and recent insistence on calling everyone “cottontail,” the mysterious Mira has been stealing our hearts since she arrived in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Much like Cotton Eye Joe, nobody really knows where Mira comes from or where she’ll go. However, her thought bubble cry of “I want a futuristic space full of futuristic furniture!” will echo through eternity.

18. Lobo

Somewhere between Ernest Hemmingway and the grouchy old guy you lived next to growing up is Lobo: the outdoor-loving wolf with a heart of…well, certainly not gold

I don’t know what it is about this cranky purple wolf that speaks so loudly to my soul, but since Animal Crossing’s earliest days, he’s one of the wolves that I want in my village and by my side.

17. Knox

Maybe it’s because I suffer from a rare case of chicken blindness, but when I look at Knox, I don’t see a chicken; I see a noble knight. 

This “Man of La Mancha’s” adventuring days may be behind him, but Knox’s ability to get medieval on the Animal Crossing series has been appreciated ever since he made his debut in Animal Crossing: City Folk

16. Lionel

Lionel’s passing resemblance to Colonel Sanders of KFC fame earns him some bonus points (as does his gentlemanly demeanor), but when I think of Lionel, I think of class.

After all, Lionel upgraded his tasteful Victorian home in Animal Crossing: New Leaf to a skyscraper penthouse in New Horizons. He’s a lion that isn’t afraid to keep up with the times, and for that, he is our cultural superior in every conceivable way.

15. Chief

With his famous saying “Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better” and his rally cry of “harrumph,” it’s easy to assume that Chief is just the jerk that his cranky personality seems to suggest he is. 

Yet, Chief’s thrift store decor in New Horizons suggests that Chief is actually an ‘80s dance movie protagonist with the fire of the streets in his soul just waiting to burn down the stuffy world he was born into. 

14. Marina

Some Octopuses use their eight tentacles to take eight times more than they’ll ever need and squeeze the world. Others use them to warm society with a slightly tight and surprisingly squishy embrace. 

Marina is an example of the latter. This ode to joy has been brightening up Animal Crossing village since their debut in New Leaf, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

13. Beau

Beau is an enigma. He’s a lazy villager whose famous sayings include the line “You snooze, you lose.” Is this a defeated deer on the verge of a breakdown over the paths not walked?

No, as it turns out, Beau is just a naturalist whose charming personality and looks have made it easy for him to embrace a simpler lifestyle. He also owns some truly fantastic sweaters.

12. Lucha

Coming off the top rope like the Macho Man on a vengeance quest against the dastardly Hulk Hogan is Lucha: the mysterious masked wrestler who has graced many a lucky Animal Crossing players’ villages.

We don’t know much about the bird behind the mask, but Lucha’s warm personality suggests that wrestling is just his work and he does it for pay. When it’s over, he’d just as soon go on his way.

11. Raymond

It’s tempting to hate Raymond after his explosion in popularity in New Horizons, but since I suspect that Raymond is fuelled by the cries of “haters,” I’ll counter his strategy by welcoming him into the ranks of Animal Crossing’s best villagers.

Somewhere between a business cat and a fashion cat, Raymond would devour Wall Street’s Gordon Gekko in the same way that so many cats before him have devoured so many geckos before them.

10. Zucker

As a fan of the Japanese snack “Takoyaki” from which Zucker’s original Japanese name (Takoya) and elements of the character’s look are derived, I suppose you could say that I’m a bit biased in my admiration for one of Animal Crossing’s few octopus villagers.

However, it’s really the way that Zucker’s entire demeanor flies in the face of the fact that takoyaki consists of fried dough balls stuffed with minced octopus meat that leaves me no choice to respect this king of villagers.

9. Whitney

Whitney may come across as a snooty villager with a better than you attitude, but maybe you should consider the possibility that your real problem with Whitney is that she’s a class act with style to burn.

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As a wolf firmly against the idea of crying wolf, it’s clear that Whitney doesn’t play and very likely dropped out of school because of recess. 

8. Fauna

Look, I’m not saying Fauna ranks this high on this list because she’s a deer who calls everyone “dearie,” but I’m also not going to insult your intelligence by sitting here and pretending that didn’t factor into this decision.

Mostly, though, it’s Fauna’s warm vibes, retro decor, and undeniably cute design that helps her stand out from some truly considerable competition.

7. Beardo

While we’re all more than a little tired of people who base their personalities on their facial hair, we’d probably all be a little more willing to put up with it if their facial hair was nearly as excellent as Beardo’s.

This ladies’ man bear doesn’t actually have a proper beard, but his mutton chops, mustache, and tweed jacket strike a figure that makes it easier than ever to overlook his smug personality and lack of namesake facial hair and just appreciate everything he is.

6. Chevre

In case you couldn’t tell from her bright big eyes that have caused lifelong enemies to end their conflicts, Chevre is a dreamer in the body of a goat.

Chevre is the kind of villager you’d do anything for. While she’d probably never ask you to do anything more than live your best life, I’d have no problem answering a 3 a.m. call from Chevre to meet her in Manhattan and help her steal some diamonds as easily as she stole our hearts. 

5. Merengue

Lots of villagers make it to this prestigious list (some would say the most prestigious list) for lots of reasons, but in the case of Merengue, the reasons are almost all based on her iconic looks.

As the best “food” villager in Animal Crossing history, Merengue embraces her looks by baking up a storm whenever you visit her cafe-themed home. She’s the friend we all want in our lives if for no other reason than she’s always got a sweet roll to spare. 

4. Stitches

Do I have questions about how Stitches (an apparently stuffed animal who regularly takes residency in Animal Crossing’s villages) actually came to life and gained sentience? No, I don’t, because I don’t question the good things in my life.

Stitches is one of the most visually iconic characters in Animal Crossing history as well as one of the characters that still has an element of mystery to them despite the fact that they’ve been in every AC game.

3. Marshal

This squirrel without a cause has long been one of the most desirable villagers in Animal Crossing history. Somewhere behind those “I don’t care eyes” is the insistence of millions of players everywhere who scream into the night their assurances that he does care because they care.

Marshal is one of the coolest characters in AC history as well as one of the characters that made players realize there are certain villagers they want more than any other.

2. Bob

A popular theory suggests that Bob was actually the first Animal Crossing villager the series’ developers ever created. If that is the case, then I have to commend them for having the courage to continue to create despite achieving near perfection.

Bob has long been one of the internet’s favorite Animal Crossing villagers, and the fact that so many elements of his personality seem to cater to the internet’s love for memes hardly makes his iconic status a surprise. He’s a legend that’s legacy has surpassed even his in-game attributes.

1. Lucky

If the best Animal Crossing villagers are defined by the ways they let their personality shine through relatively simple mechanics, then Lucky has to be considered one of the very best Animal Crossing villagers ever at the very least.

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This decidedly unlikely dog who is presumably covered in bandages due to various injuries embraced his new look by adopting a horror theme that makes him a favorite among genre fans everywhere. Any island would be lucky to count this legendary dog among its residents. 

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[yuzuria]

for 1, komahina, pekozuki, kirizono and for 2 komaeda and kirigiri. sorry if its too much;;

not at all!! i appreciate spamming me more, thank you oliver~ ily

001 | komahina: (i’ve had this meme before and answered this but i’ll do it again and see if some stuff changed hehe)

when I started shipping it if I did: a lil after dr3 ended and i fully got back in dr fandom after 3 years o(--(

my thoughts: always the first spot in my heart, i always rant about them in twt and i don’t think i can ever fully convey what i feel about them but they’re the most canon ship i’ve ever had and it gave me fulfillment ha ha ;;;

What makes me happy about them: all of their interactions are significant and sheds light on each of their development, komaeda continues to push hinata forward even after his death and meanwhile hinata destroyed komaeda’s toxic worldview and mind you, didn’t give the hope to komaeda but made komaeda realize the hope is within himself and overall their rship conveys such a strong message. komaeda may not be the one who made the final act to make hinata move on and face their future but he’s the one hinata’s with in that future 

What makes me sad about them: facing the other is like facing oneself and their flaws which makes this ship really complicated because they argue a lot even if that’s the process to becoming better people where komaeda’s pushed to stop accepting what comes to him and learn to change himself while hinata needed acceptance within himself, but because komaeda offed himself their rship ended rocky like a broken wild rollercoaster and it was thrown over and we’ve seen how much komaeda’s death affected hinata because hinata only thought that he wouldn’t see komaeda anymore after the killing game over not because he died, what makes me sad is this complex exploration will always be limited in the fandom bc people will see it as abusive or unhealthy or for yaoizz sake from either haters or fans, it’s sometimes sad to be in this fandom and see all misinterpretations and hate all around but ha ha #justfandomthings

things done in fanfic that annoys me: the ridiculous fanon characteristics, you know what are they, too many to mention, i hate most of their interpretations im a really cranky grandma as a result with fight or flight response to their content online

things I look for in fanfic: rn i want more tdp

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: the people i dont mind for them are already dead (matsuda (which in my heart is komaeda’s canon first love) for komaeda  and natsumi for hinata) 

My happily ever after for them: dr3 sucks but they already have the happy ending i could ask for, just... hopefully they came to terms and closure from the simulation and are in whatever situation they think best for their future, not even me can dictate it for them

who is the big spoon/little spoon: hinata/komaeda

what is their favorite non-sexual activity: having dates in animal cafes...like cat cafe....dog cafe..hedgehog cafe... *sobs*

001 | pekozumi

when i started shipping it if i did: has it been last year or early this year i cant recall

my thoughts: they both have a problem being selfless and looking out for others over themselves and i think it balances out if they’re the one who looks out for each other... 

what makes me happy about them: their tdp is so good!! koizumi taking a picture of peko smiling and making peko realize the things that make her happy is so pure.... 

what makes me sad about them: we didn’t get to see a resolution with you know... “i killed you for my master who killed your former girlfriend who killed his sister...” 

things done in fanfic that annoys me: it doesn’t exist

things i look for in fanfic: ANYTHING

who i’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: nope, their major ships are lowkey my notps so no thanks

my happily ever after for them: i want to see them explore the world together, koizumi taking pictures of smiles as the world is being rebuild while peko looks for her own happiness recovering from her attitude with seeing herself as a mere tool

who is the big spoon/little spoon: they switch

what is their favorite non-sexual activity: koizumi learns to love taking selfies only with peko bc they make embarrassed faces but they think the other is v cute so they do it often

001 | kirizono

when I started shipping it if I did: also in 2016, i saw them beside each other and it shook me how blind for so long for not noticing them

my thoughts: tragic highschool sweethearts

What makes me happy about them: even though they didn’t interact once in dr1 we have enough idea how they would act towards each other, they both can read people well and are both reserved and dedicated to their talents and those are, but in their class pictures they looked close so i’ll hold on to that they were lovers before the killing game and sayaka died without them remembering it, also their one (1) interaction in tdp is precious,, they can read each other so well and are concerned for each other uuuu;;;

What makes me sad about them: they. didn’t, interact, AT ALL!! UNTIL TDP AND THAT UMBRELLA POSTER  SPIKE MADE. 

things done in fanfic that annoys me: i havent read much but from what i’ve read eeee it’s fine but not my flavor (i want more angst and more mundane situations...)

things I look for in fanfic: non despair au where they go in adventure and fall in love, hpa days where they fall in love, when kirigiri remembers their hpa days and grieve, au where naegi dies instead of sayaka and she becomes the protag (i’ve had this idea before drv3 okay)

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: non

My happily ever after for them: kirigiri holds onto sayaka’s memories and doesn’t marry/have a relationship with anyone (fuck naegi) until she dies and reunite with sayaka..... or sayaka lives... pls LET SAYAKA LIVE I’M CRYING SO MUCH 

who is the big spoon/little spoon: switch

what is their favorite non-sexual activity: card games

002 | komaeda

how i feel about this character: my dearest angel

all the people i ship romantically with this character: hinata, matsuda, kamukura im trash

my non-romantic otp for this character: sonia, kirigiri, kuzuryuu, koizumi, amami

my unpopular opinion about this character: komaeda isn’t gaga for kamukura because he’s the embodiment of hope and talents, it’s quite the opposite lmao, komaeda believes in natural-born talent and the will to make it flourish and improve which kamukura neither isn’t so it’s so so so boring when people only thinks of kamukoma this way, komaeda is capable of hating kamukura, in fact he’s more likely to hate kamukura than love him because of his passive listless attitude despite being capable of turning tides

one thing i wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: what i wanted in canon already made magi happen so i don’t expect much anymore bc kdk isn’t the best person wrapping up his characters that’s why it’s so convenient 60+% of his characters are dead

my otp: hikoma

my cross over ship: komaeda/amami for that fwb au i have... also platonic komaeda/tae (gintam) where they cook together and make everything on fire

a headcanon fact: komaeda’s first love is matsuda, komaeda’s house/mansion isn’t empty but rather have a huge well-kept collection of his eccentric tastes and things he got via his luck and remember each story behind them, how many people was caught up with his bad luck or what he experienced

002 | kirigiri

how i feel about this character: my bestest girl

all the people i ship romantically with this character: sayaka

my non-romantic otp for this character: komaeda, dr1 girls, sonia

my unpopular opinion about this character: ppl barely talk about her so idk what’s unpopular or popular... maybe i just don’t see naegiri as a romantic thing or tonaegiri as a trio

one thing i wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: be an actual good character in dr3 like who she is in dr1

my otp: kirizono

my cross over ship: no

a headcanon fact: she rides a motorcycle

[thevhenan]

"People are just cranky and find certain romances unworthy", no, I dislike Sera's attitude towards Adaar (which I DID play through) because it is extremely similar to the creepy fuckers who have fetishized me and made me feel unsafe and like some sort of weird circus animal to gawk at since I was like 12. Fine if you like the ship, but please don't write everyone who dislikes it off as a cranky elitist bitch because it basically says your pixels are worth more than real people's feelings.

Well okay, it’s fine if you have your reasons. What I’m saying is just because you may have those reasons no need to demonize those you like shipping Sera with Adaar (like you don’t want me thinking all the haters are cranky elitists, also not saying you personally do this but a lot do and that’s why the OP felt harassed). Like I said in the post, I never actually romanced her with an Adaar (I romanced her with Cadash) so I don’t know everything. I just know that a majority of people in this fandom go really hard on people who like to ship them with a certain race when it’s a valid choice you can make in the game. So many people give these shippers a hard time and I don’t think it’s fair to them because not all of them have the same problems. They like the ship. Like I said in the post, to them it doesn’t feel that way. They see it as a ‘preference’ like ‘I like strong women’ or in Sera’s case ‘I like Qunari’ not as a fetish (again, i have no opinion because I never romanced her w/ Adaar). You seeing it that way and not wanting to ship them is fine. 

I’m not calling everyone who doesn’t like the ship a cranky elitist, I just use the term in general because a lot ARE. A lot of people in this fandom dislike when you pick any race they didn’t personally pick to romance a person with. These people bully and harass anyone who didn’t pick their preferred race (and w/ bi/pan characters, gender). Not because they are uncomfortable with the tones used in the romance, simply because they don’t like them shipped with a different race (or gender for bi/pan characters). One of the biggest examples is how rabid some of the Dorian && Lavellan shippers are. I’ve seen it first hand how elitist and how mad they get when you don’t ship Dorian with Lavellan. This isn’t throwing those shippers under the bus because I’m a Dorian && Lavellan shipper too. I romanced Dorian with Lavellan and like a lot of my favorite ships, there are fans who represent us badly. I’ve seen the harassment first hand and it’s not okay to harass real people over a ship you don’t like. Those people are ‘cranky elitists’. 

As far as having perfectly valid reasons to not like a ship, I have some ships like that too. I don’t like Cole and Maryden because of the comment Cole makes if he is in a relationship along the lines of ‘I’m real now so since I’m real I have to be sexual/in a relationship’ thus erasing not only ace/a romantics etc. but people who like being single in general. I also don’t like Garrus and Tali from Mass Effect because of the racist things Garrus says to her in ME1 on those elevator rides. Don’t get it twisted, I love Garrus (and Tali!) but I can’t ship something that started out like that even though he apologized (plus I’ve always thought Tali had more chemistry w/ someone like Kaidan if Shepard romances neither of them). But at the end of the day these are just my own thoughts, if someone ships these people all the more power to them. I just don’t like it and I suppose that’s how you feel about Sera x Adaar. 

So basically, no hate towards you or anyone who doesn’t like the ship for good reason. I just don’t like people who dislike it because it’s not their own preference (which seems to be a lot of fans unfortunately) and harass people like the OP said they were being harassed for simply liking it (now if this was actually pedophilia and other gross shit, I wouldn’t want people shipping it in general but that’s not the case).

[anthonybialy]

Jobsolete

We no longer have much need for trolley drivers or mustache wax, although hipsters are dragging the latter back into vogue. Obsolete jobs result from progress, which is that thing where we don't have to deliver ice and coal to approach comfort. Still, that doesn't mean people are outdated because their jobs are despite politicians telling such to audiences they truly value. I'm sorry if you enjoy the check provided by repairing television tubes, but the market has gone flat.

There's no greater arrogance than thinking this year is special. So let's do just that. We're the best, what with our advanced pocket computers and thorough understanding of how many genders there are. This is the first time jobs have been replaced because our era is unique.

The incredibly enlightened belief that nothing suggested has been tried a thousand times before is also why freaking socialism is popular by professional history haters. This whole technology thing has been happening for as long as we've been here. Wheels put pushers out of business, but musclebound freaks resiliently recovered and started the first strongman competitions.

Smash the machines for full employment, especially in the field of machine-smashing. Mandate a high minimum wage to ensure everyone's rich, too. What do you mean, who pays? Automation will cause mass unemployment. It's why humanity never recovered from the tractor's invention.

Okay, maybe technology didn't make us obsolete and in fact saved us from lifetimes tilling fields by hand in a feeble backbreaking attempt to eke out a meager living. And efficiency means more stuff at cheaper prices. But please think of the poor members of our species who can't adjust. The poor souls wear parkas to Independence Day barbeques.

How did any carriage driver survive the internal combustion engine's introduction? People adapting to what's coming is one of the few pleasant things we do. It's not to put any us out of work on purpose just to test, as that's a premise so awful that even journalists don't deserve it. We surprisingly resilient as long as you presume a capacity to meet challenges. Learning to service ATMs instead of lamenting the shrinking bank teller industry is the best way to avoid victimhood.

Order screens are the most pleasant thing to interact with at McDonald's. That's so cruel to the surly professionals who ensure you get extra pickles instead of none at all as requested. Simple efficiency drives business owners, not the cruel desire to shove those they employ into living under viaducts. The same sadistic urge which causes heartless tycoons to value making money over giving small hourly fortunes to new hires will never be eliminated via legislation. It's almost like a company's purpose is to profit as a result of creating something people will buy.

Machines work better than humans. We bristle at feeling inferior and robo-flippers would never rub it in. But anyone who's ever held a menial job can testify to the break room's poor morale. Very few robots are cranky, resentful, or hung over. Oh, and they'll work for zero dollars per hour just in case any cashiers are feeling cocky.

Higher wages are great as long as someone's forced to hire you. Until coercion is legalized in the name of compassion, the termination will be hastened by a preposterous starting wage. James Cameron is a visionary thanks to meddling liberals, so congratulations on modifying history to make him right.

Cyborg fry cook maintenance is the career choice of the future. I don't know what major would teach it best, but I know it's not gender studies. Other careers are going to exist for longer than this sentence, so look for jobs with robot pals.

All we know is that we don't know. Humans can't plan for how life is going to change. Those who think they'll accurately classify tomorrow are watching the Beta cassettes of their choice on Eastern Airlines rocket flights to Jupiter. We can only notice trends as they're emerging. Pretending our times are unique is a sure way to fall behind.

Make sure your profession doesn't inspire contempt among snotty liberals if you want sympathy. Those upset that certain industries are no longer desirable gloat about coal mining going the way of the dinosaurs whose remains are buried next door. You're only allowed to feel bad for workers of crummy biased newspapers who used to lecture you when they were the only game in town. Read tomorrow's editorial calling to ban the internet for the sake of employment if you can find a copy for sale.

The media might be in better shape if they didn't believe that the economy is static. Perhaps we should ignore ignorance from those who chose careers that are as valuable as candle wax technicians. Pay phones are the next big retro thrill, so invest in those.

Journalists lecturing about progress setting back humanity have an ulterior motive. People who can't grasp that jobs are a byproduct of creating value want to preserve time, which works just as well. Someone has to like what you do enough to pay for it. If that bothers you, take it up with the tablet that's now your manager.

[jumpsitehq]

100+ [ABSOLUTELY] Best Attitude Status About Me

Today We are Sharing here Best Attitude Status About Me for Whatsapp. Many People Like to Shaw Their Attitude via Attitude Whatsapp Status or Attitude Status for Whatsapp or Facebook. You can choose the one that describes your attitude the most from our selection of 100+ ready-to-use examples. It’s your attitude and your life. So show it off with style. We also have a great collection of Love Images and Wallpapers.

ATTITUDE STATUS ABOUT ME

1. “I’m not special. I’m a limited edition.” 2. “My signature, My style, My identity.” 3. “I’m at the point now where I don’t want to impress anyone anymore. If people like me the way I am, great. If they don’t, well it’s their loss.” 4. “I am who I am, your approval is not needed.” 5. “You don’t like my attitude? That’s fine. It doesn’t like you either.” 6. “Not always ‘Available’… Try your Luck.” 7. “You can either take me as I am or watch me as I leave.” 8. “Be yourself, who else is better qualified?” 9. “I really don’t care what you think about me. Unless you think I’m awesome. In that case – you’re totally right. Carry on!” 10. “Different from everyone!” 11. “I’m really not cranky. I just have a violent reaction when I meet stupid people.” 12. “I am not perfect but I am limited Edition.” 13. “Silent people have the loudest minds.” 14. “Awesome ends with ME and Ugly starts with you.” 15. “I don’t have a dirty mind, I have a sexy imagination.” 16. “No, I’m not feeling violent, I’m feeling creative with weapons.” 17. “I haven’t changed. I grew up. Maybe you should give it a try sometime.” 18. “I may be fat, but you’re ugly. And I can lose weight!” 19. “Born to express not to impress.” 20. “My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.” 21. “I’ve finally realized something: What other people think and say about me is none of my business.” 22. “I know I am awesome, so I don’t care about your opinion.” 23. “I am multi-talented, I can talk and piss you off at the same time.” 24. “My attitude is based on how you treat me.” 25. “I’m not anti-fashion, but I’ve always had a bit of a punk attitude. That’s important, I think. I do my own thing.” 26. “I don’t need to explain myself because I know I’m right.” 27. “I tried being like you, my personality didn’t like it.” 28. “I wish I had ‘Google’ in my mind and ‘Antivirus’ in my heart.” 29. “I don’t have a bad handwriting, I have my own FONT.” 30. “If you think I am BAD than you’re wrong, I am the worst.” 31. “Attitude matters. Don’t say: No one likes me…!!! Just say: There is no one like me…!!!” 32. “Good news is I’m smiling. The bad news is it’s the kind of smile that people should fear.” 33. “I don’t have an attitude!! I have a personality you can’t handle!!!” 34. “Me.. myself.. and I…!!” 35. “I don’t have an attitude problem. You have a problem with my attitude 🙂 Don’t like it get over it!” 36. “I am what I am… I will never try to be someone else.” 37. “I have a new theory in life.. what other people think of me is truly none of my business!” 38. “Be the best version of yourself.” 39. “I have the attitude for those who force me to show them :D” 40. “My door is always open to you, so feel free to leave.” 41. “I don’t come with dice. So don’t play me.” 42. “Don’t ask me for my opinion if you can’t handle the truth. I’m not going to lie to make you feel better.” 43. “If you dislike me, remember: it’s mind over matter. I don’t mind and you don’t matter!” 44. “I do not mind the crazy people, it’s the normal one that freaks me out!” 45. “I keep ego and attitude always in my pockets so that I can use it when my self-respect and sentiments are being tested by people.” 46. “I don’t care about popularity. I live in reality. Based on originality. Forget looks. I respect personality.” 47. “I forgive but never forgot.” 48. “Nobody move. I just lost my mind.” 49. “I never prove to be good enough… For every one..! But I’m the best for them who understand me. :)” 50. “I may be wrong. But I doubt it.” 51. “Don’t take my kindness as a sign of weakness.” 52. “Just because I don’t have a girlfriend, doesn’t mean I’m alone, I have a food and internet.” 53. “Everything that kills me makes me feel alive.” 54. “As I have grown older, I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible. But pissing everyone off is piece of cake.” 55. “You say I dream too big. I say you think too small.” 56. “I may win and I may lose, but I will never be defeated.” 57. “My level of maturity changes depending on who I’m with.” 58. “Don’t be so quick to judge me. After all, you only see what I choose to show you.” 59. “My respect is reserved for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.” 60. “I know I am awesome, so I don’t care about your opinion.” 61. “I am good enough person to forgive you, but not stupid enough to trust you again.” 62. “I’m not a nerd. I am just smarter than you.” 63. “I am me and I won’t change myself for anyone.” 64. “I’m not drunk, I’m just chemically off-balanced.” 65. “I’m jealous of my parents, I`ll never have a kid as cool as theirs.” 66. “I’m not virgin, my life fucks me every day.” 67. “Before you judge me, make sure you are Mr. perfect….” 68. “Hakuna Matata!!! – The great motto to live my life…” 69. “When you’re good, you’re good, when you’re awesome you’re me.” 70. “Sleep till you’re hungry… Eat till you’re sleepy.” 71. “I talk to myself because I like dealing with a better class of people.” 72. “The only reason I’m fat is because a tiny body couldn’t store all this personality.” 73. “I need Six months of vacation, Twice a year.” 74. “Totally available! Please disturb me!” 75. “ETC – End of Thinking Capacity.” 76. “I am always right, once I thought that I am wrong, but I was wrong.” 77. “When I was born… The devil said: Oh Shit…! Competition.” 78. “You just hate me because you are not me.” 79. “You dream it, I did it, you are jealous admit it.” 80. “I consider myself a crayon. I may not be your favorite color, but one day you will need me to complete your picture.” 81. “I may not be the best, but I know that I am not like the rest.” 82. “I would rather be single and happy than be in a relationship and miserable.” 83. “Always have an attitude of gratitude.” 84. “My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.” 85. “Only great minds can afford a simple style.” 86. “Behind every successful person lies a pack of haters.” 87. “I am W.E.I.R.D Wonderful Exciting Interesting Real Different.” 88. “I am not fat, I am just easier to see.” 89. “Born to be awesome.” 90. “I am actually a nice person. Until you piss me off.” 91. “Yes, I am smiling. But you are not the reason anymore.” 92. “I do not like to follow. I like being followed.” 93. “I’m not arrogant, I’m just better than you.” 94. “I’m not SHORT, I am just concentrated AWESOME!” 95. “I smile when it hurts the most.” 96. “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” 97. “I have multiple personalities. None of them like you.” 98. “There was a time when I would walk into a room and wonder if people liked me. Now, I walk into a room and wonder if I like the people in it.” 99. “My attitude forecast for today: Partly crabby with an 80% chance of moodiness.” 100. “I have no regrets in life; only lessons learned.” 101. “Trust me, I was not always this sarcastic. It took me years of dealing with stupid people to master the art of it.” 102. “You reek of a headache and drama. Please stay away from me.” 103. “I am an acquired taste. Do not you like me, maybe you should acquire some taste.” 104. “Love me or hate me I am still going to shine.” 105. “The best brains of the nations may be found on the last benches of the classrooms.”

Also Read: 500+ Really [AWESOME] Attitude Status Quotes and Messages

[royal-nation-empire]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AMANDA COWAN

Interviewed by, Monica P Brice

Amanda Cowan is the CEO/Founder of A.FAYE PR, Co-Founder of “Diamond and a Dream”, and also the publicist of “Electric Family”. I got the chance to ask her a few questions to get to know her on a more personal level about what she does.

Q&A:

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Q. I understand that you manage many companies, how do you prepare yourself for a busy day of work?

A. Wake up, make coffee, watch a few minutes of the news - then attack! Sometimes my inbox is overflowing with emails I need to respond to, sometimes my calendar is jam-packed with press releases to send or follow up on. Whatever the morning looks like, it all starts with a pot of coffee.

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Q. I think it’s great that you work with E.F, it’s a very driven successful company in the EDM industry, what I'd like to know is what are your duty as a Publicist for working with Electric Family?

A. For Electric Family, I create and send out press releases to the media about upcoming line launches, artist collaborations, news announcements, etc. Maintaining a good relationship with members of the media is also a big part of my job. Always be friendly, you never know who you'll need a favor from down the road.

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Q. If you did not get the position working with Electric Family, where do you think your career path would have taken you instead?

A. I would have definitely still been working in the music industry, as a publicist or journalist but not for a company I admire and respect as much as I do Electric Family. Before starting their PR, I had always followed along with their brand's journey, their mission, and their movement. I admired what they were bringing to the electronic music community and knew I wanted to be apart of that - making a difference and spreading awareness + peace.  

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Q. You are the CEO/Founder of your own company called A.FAYE PR, could you share with my audience more of what you do and how your company stands out from other companies?

A. I started my own company a little less than a year ago. I realized that I wasn't going to reach my fullest potential unless I took upon myself to branch out and gain my own roster of clients. I have an amazing roster of clients who I work with individually to customize press and social media campaigns. Whether they're releasing a single, an album, a new line of clothing, opening a restaurant or bar - I'm there to get them the press they need to succeed as a brand or business. We're the middle-man. We connect them with the media, social influencers and audience. We stand out from other companies because we always work within our clients' budgets. We have no set pricing or fees. You have a plan, we will work with you. That's something I truly want to emphasize when first chatting with potential clients - I know how much time and money it takes to work your way from the ground up. I've seen so many talented individuals turn down PR services in the past because of pricing, especially in the music industry. We're here to help and get you in front of your desired audience. 

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Q. You've had your fair share of gaining your reputation in this music industry and building a name for yourself but could you tell me what has the EDM industry taught you personally based off of experience?

A. There will always be haters. It's as simple as that. You must develop a tough skin to work in the music industry, it doesn't matter the genre. People are harsh, they're forward and they're out for themselves. It took me a while to really understand that, and to finally put my game face on (in most cases - I still cry at least twice a week, HA!).

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Q. How do you stay so passionate about what you do, have you always wanted to do this growing up as a child or did this come to your naturally?

A. I stay passionate because things are always moving. There is never downtime, really. I am always working on something new with Electric Family, or kickstarting campaigns with clients, adding new clients to the roster, etc. The work is so fast-paced and never-ending, that I don't think I have time to NOT be passionate, or else I wouldn't have a job.

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Q. What was a difficult obstacle you had to overcome to make your vision into your reality, how did you overcome it?

A. I'm a work-from-home stay-at-home mom, and it's the hardest job in the world. Deciding to start A.FAYE PR is something I even still go back and forth on. Did I make the right choice, am I wearing myself too thin, should I take a step back? I continuously struggle with balance - and I think that's something I'm always going to be striving to improve. Some weeks I have super productive days, and my toddler is an angel. Some weeks are a nightmare, and my daughter decides to wake up and be cranky. It's unpredictable and I kind of just have to roll with the punches, take a deep breath and kick the day's butt regardless of the situation. 

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Q. What advice can you share with the entrepreneurs who are reading this about making a name and brand for themselves?

A. Network, network, network. It's all about who you know, and it doesn't matter what industry you're in. You never know who you might start a conversation with, who knows another person who can really prove to be a beneficial connection. It's such a small world and I see it every day. Sometimes it's actually quite creepy. Talk to everyone, share your passion, exchange emails and make plans to grab a coffee. Networking almost always leads to something, if not another connection. You have nothing to lose.

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Q. Do you take up opportunities from others to gain experience or do you create your own and why?

A. Both. I am always following other women entrepreneurs and their journeys on social media or their blogs. It's inspiring and really what keeps me going each week with my own business. Anytime a networking opportunity or an introduction with a potential client comes my way, I take it because you never know! What if that introduction is THE big-time client? Always take the chance. I also love creating my own opportunities to gain experience, whether it be taking a quick social media marketing course or reading up on the latest PR trends. It's always good to remain educated in the field you work in.