#POPKORN

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[jebeplanet]

✩ ZEROBASEONE KIM TAERAE ✩ MELTING POINT MEDIA SHOWCASE ✩

[khakilike]

AleXa: HyunA is so cool!

HyunA in the background: I'm not cool.

[musicpromotionclub]

Feel the true essence of Hip hop with Congo Coop’s fresh music video ‘POPKORN’

[oeffentlicheversicherung]

Es ist mal wieder soweit.. #Popkorn für alle

[cookietrains]

DAY TWO OF KLOWNTOBER

ayoooo~

Popcorn:

Rudy, showing Cookie how the popkorn babies hang out in the ship 🥰 in little... theater popcorn bags...

I would say I hope none of them accidentally eat the babies, ... BUT apparently, they on the regular eat the popkorn 😭

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Understanding and Supporting Friends with Mental Health Challenges

When you see a storm brewing, you usually want to take cover and avoid being caught in it. Watching someone struggle with depression and anxiety, or other mental health issues, is like watching the storm brewing.  When someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, it’s natural to want to help. But many people feel unsure about what to say or how to act. The truth is, you don’t need to have all the answers—you need to show up with compassion, patience, and an open mind. Here are some ways you can support a friend, partner, family member, or colleague who’s going through a tough time mentally.

1. Listen Without Trying to “Fix” It

It’s easy to fall into a pattern of trying to fix the issues of others, but one of the most powerful things you can do is simply listen. I am a perfect example of a fixer.  It’s sad because I learned years ago as a therapist that I couldn’t fix anyone who sat in front of me, but it’s harder when it’s family or friends. 

The first helpful action is to let them talk without jumping in with solutions or advice. Mental health challenges often aren’t problems that can be fixed overnight, and trying to offer a quick fix can unintentionally make someone feel misunderstood or dismissed. They need time to identify the problems and issues, decide on options to manage them, and develop a plan moving forward.

It’s easy to tell them what you think they should do. Instead, try saying:

“I’m here for you.”

“That sounds really hard—do you want to talk about it?”

“I don’t have all the answers, but I care and I’m listening.”

These simple phrases can go a long way in helping someone feel heard and supported. They may need to process information to understand how to help themselves.  Giving them the space to just say things out loud can help them find a better path. With help and support, people can find what works for them.

2. Be Patient

Mental health journeys aren’t the same for everyone. Depending on the issue, journeys can take months or years to find the best options for treatment.  There are good days and bad days, and sometimes it stretches to months and years.  There will be ups and downs, and definitely times when you will want to give up. Your loved one might cancel plans, be less responsive, or seem distant. Try not to take it personally. They are struggling, and no matter what they say, they need your support, even from a distance. Being patient means accepting where they are, without pressure or judgment. Celebrate small victories, and gently remind them that you’re there, even when they’re quiet.

3. Educate Yourself

If you’re not familiar with what they’re experiencing—whether it’s anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or something else—take the time to learn. There are countless reputable resources online that can help you understand symptoms, treatment options, and what daily life might feel like for them. This not only helps you understand more deeply but also shows that you care enough to learn.

If you need support, there are local and online groups that will put you in touch with others going through similar events. Don’t underestimate the stress that you will be under when you are trying to help, so make sure you get help and support if you need it. 

4. Encourage Professional Help—Gently

Even if you are trying and doing your best to help, you can’t replace the role of a mental health professional.  Sometimes your loved one may need more support than you can give, and that is not a reflection on you. It’s just reality. If they’re open to it, gently encourage them to talk to a therapist, counselor, or doctor. Make the argument that if they had the flu or high blood pressure, they would go to the doctor.

Avoid making it sound like they’re broken or need to be “fixed.” Instead, you might say:

“Have you ever thought about talking to someone? I’d be happy to help you find someone if you want.”

If they’re not ready, don’t push. Just keep the door open for future conversations.

5. Support Them in Practical Ways

Mental health struggles can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. Offering practical support can be incredibly meaningful. You might:

Offer to go with them to a doctor’s appointment.

Bring over a meal or help with groceries.

Check in regularly with a text or call.

Invite them out for a walk or coffee—even if they decline, the offer matters.

Small gestures can remind them that they’re not alone. Just be careful.  The idea is to be supportive, not to make them dependent on you.  It can be a fine line.

6. Take Care of Yourself, Too

Supporting someone with mental health struggles can be emotionally draining. It’s okay to set boundaries and protect your own well-being. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Make sure you’re also getting support if you need it—whether from friends, a therapist, or support groups for loved ones of people with mental illness. Make good financial and emotional decisions, and set good boundaries.  They need support, but don’t sacrifice your happiness to try to help them. It won’t help them, or you.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be perfect or have all the right words to make a difference. Just showing up consistently, listening with kindness, and offering support in thoughtful ways can mean the world to someone who’s struggling. Mental health challenges can feel incredibly lonely, but knowing someone cares, and isn’t going anywhere, can be a lifeline. You can help someone find happiness, but don’t lose your happiness in the process.  It can be part of being happy, for life.

Source: Understanding and Supporting Friends with Mental Health Challenges

[angel-blitz]

I AM SOBBING. ON MY HANDS AND KNEES. SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE HER DAD GWAAAAAHHHHHHHH AND SHE HAS TO BE CAREFUL HUGGING HIM BC SHES LIKE 3 TIMES HIS SIZE SHES SO STRONG

[rose-posey]

just a morning sketch to get started today ignore the right eye

i hope your day goes well if you see this!! <3

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[jebeplanet]

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[tennco]

the generally agreed on candidate seems to be Septentrion for a Dead Princess, a book by circle Merkmal, released by the end of 2002 on Comiket 63 (EoSD released months earlier on C62), and you can actually find it translated out there. it seems to also reference a 1994 SNES game called Septentrion (localized as SOS in the west). it's pretty wacky.

i also came across this tweet showcasing a few others from 2003, though i couldn't find any of these online. Alice in Eastern (bottom center) in particular is mentioned in the Touhou 25th Anniversary website (there's a couple others there from later years too) and it's also made by Merkmal. by the way that circle kept releasing stuff up until 2013 (2015 actually but it was just compilations of previous works).

there's also Stardust Reverie, a music cd from 2003 (C64) by circles PopKorn and Hara-Kara. i haven't found much consensus for whether it is the first doujin album or not but it seems to be the earliest dated. there's this post on the Gensokyo Radio forums which goes into more detail, one being the involvement of beatMARIO in this album.

earlier than this i got nothing. i've heard rumors that there was stuff made for the PC-98 games but nothing came up. there was probably fanart or something for sure.

[angel-blitz]

This is what the klowns eggs look like btw

[rose-posey]

drew kenna this morning, i thought it actually look pretty good this time lol. i hate how my art skills vary from day to day.

[eeunwoo]

Dosie POPKORN Guess Who

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[231225] 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon ©popkornation

[cookietrains]

Some more Killer Klowns headcanons

These goofy silly guys have me in a choke hold send help Might Delete Later~

Tw: Discussion of sickness (serious sickness - rabies), Klown weaponry / death, and NSFW at the very end.

- Klowns CAN get sick. Regular flu and cold symptoms can easily be taken care of (like the day they get sick), but they have a version of Rabies, and it's spread just like how human rabies is spread (being bitten by an infected animal). It's incurable, and it makes them Supreme Frantic ™️. They sweat a lot, getting extremely warm within a few minutes of getting bitten. They vomit a lot, and their eyes water really badly/ they'll have a deep purple hue to their eyes (basically bleeding from the eyes). The final form of this is cannibalism, where they go completely nuts and try to bite every living thing that comes near them (including other Klowns) with the intention to kill them and eat them. This is not a common occurrence, and it's always noticed far before it gets too wild. But just like with humans, it's terrifying for Klowns, too. This is the ONE sickness that brings Klown doctors to tears. The Klown that gets infected, depending on when they're caught, is either mercy killed (bc this illness is also super painful for the subject) or they're studied. Klowns are desperate for a cure for this, even if it's not too common.

- Klowns are super buoyant in water. Water rolls right off of them, so it's near impossible for them to drown. If they're put in water, their skin releases an oily substance that keeps water away from them. They still can't swim for shit. They just flail and float. They love the beach, though, because they take little dust baths like chinchillas. If, for some reason, they're put in water and they get wet (oil deficiency), water can be super harmful to their skin.

- Some Klowns, for research purposes (Rudy would probably do something like this), will sneak over to Earth during the fall and pretend to be a scare clown at a haunted house. They go in small groups to take notes on what scares humans and how they react to being scared. They learned very quickly: Fall is for scares, Winter is for jollier clowns dressed in reds and white, and any other time, regular circus clowns are more common. They could go during any time to research humans, but they find it easier to fit in when everything is centered around scary. It's more of a safe than sorry thing.

- Klowns make their own weapons and can make weapons out of. Literally anything. There are specific Klowns who specialize in rerouting weaponry and teaching others how to use it. One way to know it's a Klown weapon is how colorful it is ☺️ they also really like being creative with their weapons. *Klowns using a weapon against another Klown is a death sentence, UNLESS it can be proven it was an accident* if it was an accident, however, said Klown gets banned from using weaponry permanently. They also can't go out in the field if they choose to go on another invasion. They'll be in charge of looking after the popkorn on the ship, probably forced to stay close to either another Klown or the big boss.

- Klowns do have holidays. They have a holiday that celebrates when the invaders come back to their planet (like a one day event, but it celebrates the invaders). They have one kind of like Halloween, except it's a half year long celebration. They have one that is about the older Klowns, and they have one celebrating new/ younger Klowns. These are all separate days (sometimes months long), and sometimes their holidays are random. Just a huge party on their planet for the most mundane things.

- Klowns have movies and televisions. They're more advanced than human tvs, being incredibly thin, lightweight, and can adjust to light. Their version of entertainment mostly comes from Klown drama, Klown circus acts, and Klown made horror films.

- All Klowns like having their nails painted. Whether they're male or female, it's a form of bonding to them. Their nails are so tiny, though, so ya gotta be careful. They take dust baths, though, so a full-on spa day might not be ideal. I like to think Klowns take dust baths to clean them from other planet parasites and to help them not get sunburned during the day.

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- Klowns hide their penises in a pouch under their lower belly area when not in use, so it looks like they don't have genitals on a regular basis. They can inflate and deflate like the female Klown breasts to impress mates. When they're erect, Klown penises look thicker than human penises, and a tad bit bigger than human penises (because Klowns compared to humans are bigger anyways, being 7+ ft tall). Their penis are covered in light (non-harmful) barbs to help them stimulate their mates, helping in reproduction. Males can control their erections and the females can control when their breasts inflate.

- Male Klown cum sticks inside the female. It still has a watery slime texture, but the way the females are built, it hardens and sticks when ejected. Also helping in reproduction. Human mates are a bit harder for this to happen, and it's the reason it's a bit harder for them to mate. If a Klown stays inside for a bit afterwards, the cum will eventually harden after a few minutes, whereas female Klowns - it's immediate. If a male Klowns cum is exposed to air, it keeps the watery appearance and they cum a good amount each time. It looks and feels just like watery slime.

- Until Klowns have mates, they don't really engage in sexual activities (with other Klowns or themselves).

- Because of the last point, when Klowns do mate, they drool uncontrollably. Part of the reason is to use their saliva as a lubricant, and the other reason is because they can't handle their pleasure levels. Expect lots of drooling, guttural throat noises (growling, hissing, grunting, exct.), and aggressive behavior. They can't help it. They're gonna scratch and bite, and they're gonna be a fountain of saliva. Klowns in general are pretty drooly, but during..the ✨️ act ✨️ it's excessive.

- If a Klown male successfully reproduces with a human female and they make a child, Klown males and females are equally involved in their mate and child's life. Klowns insist their pregnant mate stay in the home the majority of the pregnancy, and they bring things to them. Things that would make them more comfortable (like soft blankets and fun games or puzzles to keep them busy) and TONS of food. Female Klowns might bring their pregnant lover toys for the baby and flowers or balloons for their mate.

- It's possible for Klowns to change their sex. They can easily go from male to female and vice versa. Some Klowns even opted to have both genitals (not as common, but it's possible)