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blood-orange-juice · 7 months

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Inspired by a discord discussion.

I keep seeing characters from snowy places portrayed as unbothered by cold or missing it, and every time I remember that it's completely counterintutive if you didn't grow up in freezing temperatures

So I thought I should write this post.

We are very bothered by cold. We are way more bothered by cold than southerners. Being bothered is what keeps you safe. Warmth is a resource.

There are few lucky people who simply never get cold (mostly guys of endomorph body type) but it's not a given and generally northerners start to complain and wear warm coats at the tiniest hint of cold.

Humans can only adjust up to a certain threshold.

For example, Irish and British winters allow you to ignore weather almost completely (you'll be miserable but you'll probably live), so there's a culture of stoicism, not heating your house above 16-18°C (60-65°F), wearing shorts and sandals (and a Very Big Scarf) when it's snowing and all that.

(I quickly got used to leaving the bathroom window open at 4°C when I was living there. who cares really)

So there's a common misconception that you can do the same with even colder weather.

However, once you are past that adjustment threshold (for most people it takes as little as -5..0°C/23..32°F lasting for more than a month per year) there can be no special built-in resistance to that type of cold (unless you are a yogi or a Taoist monk), instead you learn a bunch of behaviours that help you. You start to preserve warmth religiously.

You also start to differentiate between types of being cold and avoid some of them (some build up over time and it wears you down, so it's best to avoid them entirely). Anything that drops your core temperature (this is noticeable long before you start shivering, shivering is the equivalent of fire alarm) is a huge no. Fingers getting a bit numb from building a snow castle is nothing major though.

It can be hard to unlearn that even if you moved to a warmer place years ago.

Stoic northern characters who have moved to a warmer country are very likely to Complain About The Cold.

They'll start wearing coats at higher temperatures than southerners (because, well, the weather might get worse, or you might stay outside longer than you planned, or move less).

They'll get cold hands more often because their body panics at the tiniest signs of cold and diverts blood to the centre (my first impression of the Irish was how warm everyone was when we shook hands. I'm the same now).

Most will heat their houses to the point where it's possible to walk around in a t-shirt no matter how cold it is outside (those who don't will comment "thank gods that people don't do that in your country, I hated it back home").

They'll whine at +5°C (40°F).

Apart from heavier clothes they'll have a bunch of weird habits like Walking Really Fast when the weather is bad (it's for when you don't want to wear heavier clothes).

They might have a fondness for scarves and good winter shoes (warm shoes and a warm hat are even more important than a warm coat. the lack of hats in fantasy upsets me. scarves are less important but they are pretty).

When locals get surprised they'll reply with "yes, but this is *damp* cold, *dry* cold is different" (it's more complicated than that but this answer usually stops further questions, so we go with that).

It's not like they are actually less cold-resistant, they just take cold more seriously.

At the same time they can be weirdly unbothered by things that freak some of the southerners out because they know how their body deals with low temperatures and which things have no consequences.

(it's not something that you learn from books, it's practical knowledge of what you personally can get away with. for example, I often get completely numb thighs during winter walks, takes an hour to start feeling anything when I get home. but I know it's all right as long as my feet are warm and my core temperature is within normal range)

They also won't suffer consequences when it gets truly cold, while more nonchalant southerners won't notice when they get borderline hypothermic or just cold enough to get sick.

They'll probably consider -30°C (-22°F) exciting. It becomes enjoyable again, because the outside world is now a death zone and there's some macabre fun in resisting it. Oh, and your eyelashes get covered in frost and it looks dope. What's not to like.

Kids will make a point to eat ice cream outside in -30°C (no, they won't get sick from it). I can't explain it, it just works like that.

Generally people from colder countries are not bothered by cold if they can return to a warm place soon enough, it's the prolonged exposure to cold (even mild) they are worried about. Going out for a smoke without a coat is common.

If they are still in a cold country, it's also a bit different from what you expect.

There's a trope of drinking to keep warm. It doesn't work like that. You can drink alcohol to feel warm but not to keep warm and it's an important difference. When it's cold your body's proper response is to constrict blood vessels and to divert blood flow from extremeties to slow down the loss of warmth. Alcohol reverts that.

This means it's perfectly appropriate to drink eggnog or mulled wine at a fair (when you are supposed to get to warmth soon enough, so the illusion of not being cold is not harmful) or hard spirits when you get back from the cold (it will help you warm up faster), but not if you are staying in a cold place. During a hike through winter woods a thermos with sweetened tea and fatty food are your best friends.

Some won't know it and get drunk and frostbitten/hypothermic. People are stupid.

Food gets weird, fats start to seem even tastier than usual. People in Antarctic expeditions are known to crave sticks of butter. In certain weather sandwiches with frozen lard are delicious.

Anything can and will be made into tea.

Some tropes I personally disagree with.

Pain. Pain levels depend on the weather. Cold eases any kind of external pain (cuts or burns) but makes worse anything internal (broken bones, cramps, most headaches).

Hypothermia feels nothing like peacefully falling asleep. It's the most miserable state I've ever experienced, psychological trauma doesn't even come close.

Well, maybe there are people who do fall asleep but other people I've talked to seem to share my experience.

I'm not sure how exactly it works, I think it messes up your self-regulation, since most chemicals in your body require a certain temperature range to work properly. Basically you become Not Yourself. Your emotions go whack (usually it's either extreme self-pity or extreme anger). It feels awful. I hope you never get to experience it.

Most of us don't really miss cold.

Well, some perverts do, but there's a general consensus that cold is awful.

We do miss some things that only happen during cold days though. The stillness and the quiet or how pretty snow looks. How bright the stars are on a clear night. The colour of sunsets and twilight sky when it's freezing.

(in my opinion, the best experience happens around -5°C, it's already pretty but the world is not a death zone yet)

There's also an appreciation of contrast with things that are Not Snow.

Walking from the cold into a greenhouse with orchids.

Watching a blizzard rage outside your window while you sit in warmth with a cup of tea.

Jumping into a lake straight out of a sauna (then going back. do not do that if you have a heart condition).

Fireplaces. Holiday food. Mulled wine. Saffron in pastry.

There's also a lot of beauty in the world that is frozen. I keep stumbling upon the fact no one around me shares these experiences anymore and it saddens me.

The xylophone sound of first ice being broken by a passing boat.

Sea moving under the ice — when it's not too thick it rises and falls like some large animal breathing.

The whale-song-like sounds of ice cracking on large lakes.

There's a very special mood of waiting for first snow. The world is too cold and dark without it and then you wake up one night from the sudden quietness (snow muffles all sounds) and you know it's there even before you look out of the window,

There's the exhiliration of spring. The moment when the wind starts to have a scent — thawing snow smells a bit like watermelons but clearer. Winter smells like nothing at all.

The first tiny yellow flowers in mud. They are our hanami.

(I don't think anyone in Europe truly appreciates spring if they are not from Nordic or Baltic countries)

There's a certain attunement to the scent of ice too.

Like that barely perceptible tingle in the air in late September, long before you can see any ice.

I feel the scent of ice when there's wind from the right part of the Atlantic. No one ever notices but it's there. I love it.

It's nostalgic in a way.

But it's never missing the cold itself for me. For very few people it is, I think.

This is, of course, personal perspective and my experience is not universal. I'm a person from continental climate with harsh winters and hot summers and a city dweller with occasional visit to country houses and a tiny bit of mountaineering experience.

An indigenous person from a place with barely any summer or a character from a fantasy everwinter country will probably differ from me.

There are, after all, simply people who genuinely love cold. A lot of them. It is, however, not the default northerner's experience.

But hey, it's still more complex than it's usually written.

If you want to read something focused on winter descriptions, there's Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg.

It's hauntingly beautiful prose and the main character is from Greenland.

‘It’s freezing, an extraordinary -18 °C, and it’s snowing, and in the language which is no longer mine, the snow is qanik – big, almost weightless crystals falling in stacks and covering the ground with a layer of pulverized white frost.’

And then there's Moominland Midwinter. I think it gets better when you read it as an adult and it's probably still the best thing I have ever read about winter solstice.

Anyway.

I think we need more good winter stories.

#'the centre of the universe is always warm' says one of our poets #and I still live by that #writing #snow

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sunnixsunshine · 27 days

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*spritzes Sanji with a water bottle* Down boy down! Leave those love handles alone!

A big factor in Zoro’s inability to lose this last bit of weight months and months later is just the general fact that pregnancy changes your body :d his fat distribution is different is all. Also doesn’t help that he most likely experienced quite a lot of stress that just made things harder that first year Sora was born. He’s still just as strong, nothing’s changed in that department, he did regular exercises that got more and more limited until he physically couldn’t do those exercises anymore. His stretch marks will probably fade more within a another couple years but probably wont be gone entirely, just faint lines—also I thought itd be funny to give him a mullet. But also its for good reason. It’s a physical indication that he isnt really paying attention to his needs, hes either just ignoring them or paying too much attention to Sora’s needs, which is reasonable, shes a toddler. Eventually hes forced to get a haircut, hes gotten into a better habit of taking care of his hygiene—still bathes once a week but hey at least hes using actual soap now that isnt 4 in 1 or plain water.

I think his weight and physical appearance would be a sore spot because this man has been training rigorously since he was like 10. Hes always had a very fit, sharp, toned body. He fully expected to have that body back shortly after giving birth and when that didnt happen in true Zoro fashion he tried to speed run his bedrest to train only a week postpartum. It didnt work out obviously, hes still human, hes still a slave to his body’s limitations. I think that now that hes back with the crew and sees that theyre fine with his own eye, hes far less stressed, and collaborating on a good dietary plan with both Chopper and Sanji would eventually produce the physique Zoro would prefer having (Chopper keeps saying he’s perfectly healthy this way, hes not underweight or overweight, that this is a common aftermath with pregnancy, but noooooo Zoro wont listen and is insistent that he wants the rest of this weight gone tomorrow) which wouldnt be what it was like before. The closest I can think of would be a typical body that Ive seen many wwe wrestlers have which is apparently called an endomorph body type? Either way, his body has changed, he has to really learn how to accept that because obviously he doesnt think too highly of his physical appearance in the comic above.

Also I went ham and gave him a mole on his tiddie that tbh I think Sanji likes to kiss :) ^3^

Anyway heres a cute bonus doodle of daddy-daughter workout!

#one piece #one piece fanart #zosan #zoro x sanji #roronoa zoro #vinsmoke sanji #black leg sanji #one piece fankid #one piece oc #seahorse dad zoro #trans zoro

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dearesmeray · 7 months

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Character Chart

Peace and blessings upon everyone!

I hope life's treating you well. I’m Esmeray and I welcome you to this post on my blog Dear Esmeray.

Today I'll be sharing with you a character chart to help you properly plan out your OC. This is what I use for my OCs, This might not work for everyone so feel free to remove details that are not relevant to your story. Here you go.

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-Insert a character quote here-

-Also insert a picture of the character-

Full Name:

Nickname/s:

Gender:

Birthdate:

Age:

His/Her Aesthetic Colour:

Body Build: (ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph)

Height: Weight:

Hair Colour: Hair Length:

Eye Colour:

Any glasses/contacts?

Marks/Scars?

Physical Appearance:

Ethnicity:

Role in story:

Language/s spoken:

Favorite Colour:

Favorite Foods and drinks:

Likes: - - -

Dislikes: - - -

Education level:

Career:

Relationship status:

Life Goal/s & Amibitions:

Hobbies:

Normal speaking tone:

Dressing Style:

Dominant hand:

Biggest Positive trait:

Other Positive Traits: - - -

Neutral Traits: - - -

Biggest Flaw:

Other Flaws: - - -

Fears:

Proud of: Ashamed of:

Most Likeable trait: Most Unlikeable trait:

His/her Quirks:

MBTI Type: Enneagram Type: Enneagram Tritype: Enneagram tri-center with wings: Instinctual Stacking: Temperament: OCEAN Test: Attachment Style:

Primary love language:

Mother: Father:

Relationship with Mother: Relationship with Father:

Siblings (In age Order):

Significant Other:

Children:

The person/s s/he is closest to:

His/Her biggest enemy:

Other Important Relations (If relevant):

Birthplace:

Where did s/he grow up:

Traumas (If any. Also note whether the traumas are concealed or public):

Biggest secret:

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I hope this character chart helps you with your story. Happy writing!

With Love, Esmeray ♡

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sugar-petals · 1 month

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🌹 KIBBE types || Why Hyunjin is a 𝒮𝑜𝒻𝓉 Dramatic

↪︎ INTRO :: Welcome to another lengthy Kibbe Body Type analysis. Today, I’ll discuss Stray Kids’ Hyunjin, who is certainly among the most beautiful men of our times 🌹

Across the web he’s been typed as a [Soft] Dramatic, Dramatic Classic, and Flamboyant Natural respectively — I make my case for SD here in bite-sized illustrated points. Enjoy!

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I. ANALYSIS 🌹

why he’s in the dramatic type family

hyunjin’s SD features & fashion

comparison to FN/DC/D + other members’ types (Chan, Lino, Han, Felix)

why he fits the versace look

II. CONCLUSION 🌹

hyunjin as an archetype and GNC icon

shifting beauty standards

thoughts on kibbe type distribution in skz/k-pop generally (do successful groups feature types from all 5 kibbe categories?)

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why he’s in the dramatic family

Needless to say, Hyunjin is likely part of the Big Three (D, SD, FN) or a Dramatic Classic due to his notable vertical line. Like all of these yang types, his model physicality is hard to overlook.

At 5′11, he’s already tall and close to the 6´0 threshold on paper, but he appears even taller mostly. People surely wouldn’t describe him as petite or barely medium in height. I heard through the grapevine that 5′11+ is Kibbe’s cutoff for male yin types who have short vertical lines:

Especially as in South Korea, the male average height is estimated to lie between 5´7 and 5´8½. That would be their Classic type benchmark. Lee Know is commonly typed as Soft Classic at 5′8. I agree with the typing: He looks great in sophisticated, clean, standard black tie with waist emphasis and suave fabrics (yin). All C category looks suit him, less is more.

Hyunjin appears taller and bolder congruently, seemingly taking up twice as much space as most Soft Gamines like Felix (SG is Kibbe’s most petite type next to the Romantics, they are the Big Three’s opposite). His physical frame is easily noticed first.

His extremities are fairly narrow, though. At his height, only one Image ID category looks like that, in fact: D types, the longest legs of the Kibbe system. Slim and streamlined, Hyunjin embodies sharp yang.

And he fits their reputation: Like all Dramatics, he does visually intimidate. His appeal can be described as intense, towering, and in your face (D), not as bluntly rounded, wide, sporty (N) or subtle and detached (C). Changbin being from the Natural family, the difference is quite stark. Changbin is frame dominant, Hyunjin is vertical first.

There’s an edge, he’s square and tall, not bevelled, not all-round symmetrical, not tiny, nor softly round. Hyunjin isn’t fully mesomorph nor endomorph either, but slenderly column-like with longer bones (D), which tends to reflect in his dance/stage presence. Very angular.

SKZ’ concert outfits can be quite theatrical in a Kibbe and aesthetic sense, it suits him well. Kibbe calls the Dramatic element theatric because literal drama/theater in the arts relies on tall actors with exaggerated makeup & features that can still be seen in the last row. D types are easily spotted from a mile away.

Let’s do the reverse: Zooming in, typing by detail. Tell-tale sign of a D type: Hyunjin’s hands/fingers are long and slim. FN’s hands are broad and less dainty/slim, if not huge sometimes. Classics are “regular”. His extremeties are not, we see bone structure first.

Calves, hips, underarms, too. All very yang. Not short, not soft, not balanced, not sturdy, not contrasted, just elongated and slimmed. I can hear people say it’s FN’s dramatic undercurrent, but it’s not an addition, it’s his main thing.

Test it with outfits: Kibbe is about matching similar things to create harmony, which creates beauty. Hyunjin’s most famous looks are all angular like he is. They mirror his frame. His artistic alter ego is as fittingly dramatic-themed as it gets. Sharp asymmetric corners everywhere:

how his yin undercurrent manifests

Now that we established his Dramatic base, let’s see how his yin undercurrent shows. Outfit test again, because it’s fun: Especially opulent and dark-colored SD lines overwhelm all Classics and Naturals. But Hyunjin, never. Just another Thursday for him, he can do it all.

And either way, his lush, super-prominent facial features are the waving flag for SD. They pair so well with glisteningly adorned yin styling. The hair could be more contrasted (= yang) here, but you get the gist.

He even has a semblance of double curve, which is elongated in SDs. FN has a broad ribcage > hourglass, Pure D has a straight, streamlined body. DC has no curve. But SD looks great with the waist marked. Only then does the outfit become “Hyunjin-esque” lmao! And it puts the focus on his face.

Hyunjin is far more yin-oriented than D, DC, FN. He wears Romantic and otherwise gnc clothing so well. You could douse him in jewels. SD is the only type among the Big 3 that can pull off TR decor. Modern Hanboks are often yin-themed (SC, TR, SD...). He’s born to wear it.

SD borrows its yin from R, yes. But as I see it, the infamous “homme/femme fatale” Theatrical Romantic type is SD’s younger sister. Simply due to TR’s sharp yang Dramatic influence. Hyunjin is easily a `sexy TR with more vertical´, and tall homme fatale is exactly what he exudes. An SD face says “femme but I’ll eat you up”.

That doesn’t mean that if you made TRs like Jimin or Han more elongated, they’d look like Hyunjin. Ofc not. Besides no person ever fully resembling another, Han is yin first (rounded face, small waist), and Hyunjin is yang first (chiseled body, long limbs). SD is gigantic next to TR.

However: Added to how Korean men tend to be on the smaller side already, and SD still points toward R and is the least towering of the Big Three most of the time, Hyunjin is still less gigantic than Pure D and FN — even if he looks tall by himself or next to G types like I.N, Felix, etc. Next to FN Dua Lipa in heels below, next to D types in the second pic.

For SD, Kibbe says overdressing is virtually impossible, as long as their narrow vertical line is honored. Unlike Classics, Hyunjin is certainly the “more is more” type. Minimalism wouldn’t do him justice. All-out dark luxury and ornamentation is peak SD aesthetic.

As above, and like in Han’s or Taemin’s case (both are TR), all of his outfits are elevated by belts. A purely yang type couldn’t wear this convincingly or comfortably. But with his small waist, belts are needed to keep the outfit together. Again, he can’t overdo it.

Finally, his feet are long and yang, but the toes appear yin and rounded, softly padded. The gentle, fleshy undercurrent of SD shows here, just like in his face. I’m a Pure Dramatic, my toes are thin and elongated, and my face is taut. SD has less structured feet, even if they can be bony. That’s why Natural category boots look so heavy on him, DC shoes appear regular, but elongated boots that emphasise vertical suit his outfits. He rarely wears SD shoes, but as always, the more glam, the better.

why he fits the versace SD aesthetic

It’s no coincidence he became a Versace ambassador. Donatella — despite being a tiny Flamboyant Gamine at 5´2 — herself dresses like a Soft Dramatic often, and loves supermodels embodying the shiny Diva Chic, it’s the brand’s entire theme.

Just like D & G and Mugler celebrate TR, Chanel and Gucci revere Gamines, Armani worships yang types (D, DC), and Dior suits Soft Classic, Versace lionizes SD, Italy’s Kibbe archetype. Bold patterns, sharp shoulders, black, waist, long lines.

Versace and Hyunjin’s best signature style are based on the severe long, black vertical look, angular and stark. Head to toe! The velvet fabric ad glossy boots are also quite SD.

By constrast, Versace doesn’t base itself on the flowing mix´n´match, wide lines and cozy fabrics of Naturals. That would be, say, Urban Outfitters or FILA. The BTS campaigns show of how casual FN/N is. No coincidence how RM and JK are positioned center, they are SN and FN. Brands will always clock which types instinctively fit the aesthetic.

Like all designers searching for a muse, I think Donatella looks for models that symbolize what her own contrasted/angular FG type doesn’t feature: Extreme vertical, a consistent essence (as opposed to Gamine’s mix of D and R lines), and yin. Thus, Versace’s muse is SD. Hyunjin perfectly fits the role. He is tall and radiates decadent splendour.

why he’s not flamboyant natural

Some FN clothing suits him, yes, as SD and FN are neighboring types. You can always steal from your closest Image IDs and pull it off to a certain degree. It accommodates his vertical, after all. But again, he can go even more fashion forward, and isn’t known for his leisure looks like, say Namjoon (FN) or Jungkook (SN). FN clothing looks casual on all other types. FN clothing on an FN looks like a million bucks.

Some FNs have soft yin features, but on SD, they stand out. Hyunjin’s go-to makeup look is not understated like Kibbe would recommend for the N family. Full lips, strong brows, sharp chin, sharp smokey eyes, contoured nose. His face shape is slightly more elongated than wide to begin with, the eyes aren’t wide-set like it’s often the case for Ns. His signature style is long hair, wether straight or wavy: but pulled back (D), not big and wild and free (FN).

The FN (and DC) outfits he wears the best are all black, head to toe. Which is a D characteristic! The drape of the fabric is similar to SD, but the materials are still reading as casual and wide on him. FN clothes look huge on all other Kibbe categories and hide the body, but on all Naturals they look stylish and showcase their frame dominance. FN is oversized on Hyunjin, especially the upper body. SD might have a T-silhouette, but not the FN ribcage. Casual clothes are snug on actual FNs.

Vice versa, Hyunjin makes the most artificial-looking, least casual aesthetic seem entirely taken for granted on him. His silhouette asks for emphasis in the middle of the body than just the shoulders (yes, SD does need shoulder emphasis!). The FN style leaves his legs looking too slim by comparison, as the top part winds up being too baggy.

That couldn’t happen to a Natural like Chan who fills out skinny pants easily. He needs the heavy fabrics, chest, arm, and shoulder accommodation like air. Stage looks are heavily manicured; he becomes a different person — Chan looks good, but he’s most at home in cozier looks, and most known for it, too. It balances his body.

Test jeans (N) versus satin (R): Which is more well-dressed? SD is about how far you can go, N is about how relaxed you can go. I think jeans is good, but underwhelms here and there. Plain satin lacks structure on him, too, which is why R is only his undercurrent. It requires the angular tailoring of D to incorporate yin fabrics in his wardrobe. But you could still throw more jewelry on him! Gala/dinner/red carpet dressing is so easy for SD. The right-hand outfits are fantastic. The colors pack a punch, too. SD needs heavy duty [winter] hues, regardless of their personal color.

So, in stage outfits, he wears sharp shoulders well. FN has larger, protruding, rounded shoulters that do not carry pointed Dramatic corners well. No sharpness here, just massive soft yang muscles, eg. Namjoon and Shownu. Worlds apart from Hyunjin. SD is the fiercest slayer ever, FN is a complete machine.

Any impression that he has Kibbe width is caused by the T-Shape most SDs have, an illusion created by their small waist making the shoulders look prominent by comparison.

Stiff fabrics that hold their shape (=D) are key to his best outfits, not coarse/woven FN fabrics or DC tweeds. fN are the kings and queens of athleisure. SD is underdressed in FN. It needs lavish draping and bnw contrast (=D element mixed with yin). He looks great in it:

SD is a naturally androgynous type. It fuses a tall model body with a soft yin face. Think Austin Butler, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, BTS’ Jin. But FN is as masc as it gets. Think Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Hugh Jackman, RM, Minho (SHINee), Chanyeol. FN can be humongously broad when trained! SD bulks up, but their narrow, delicate vertical still shows first. And Hyunjin is shredded to the gods, mind you.

His legs showcase thin D bone structure. Congruently, he wears pointed toe shoes better than rough and ready FN ones (sharp, black shiny boots, his signature). Even if they have a sharp yang undercurrent, FNs still have more substantial N bones by comparison. When FN works out, their frame becomes even more biased towards the upper arms, shoulders and thighs, where SD becomes leaner first, and just more defined overall. Hyunjin’s legs aren’t blunt, they are extra long (sharp yang) with softly wide flesh (yin undercurrent) on top. FN is bulkier, stronger-looking like RM. And Hyunjin is a main dancer!

In short, trained FN idols are basically closest to bodybuilding contest winners because they look so broad and vigorous, while SD idols could win a pageant because they’re so beautiful, not rugged and hypermasculine like FN. Hyunjin is muscular, but you don’t notice broadness first, but his gorgeousness and model height.

FN benefits from earth tones + softening the hair color, while all Dramatics are recommended to go darker, more uniform in shade. Contrast works miracles for Hyunjin, black hair or completely bleached white is his forte. Muted colors undersell him. FNs will pass as a natural muted blonde or light brunette, while the D black and white color scheme don’t flatter them as much. Hyunjin definitely needs the extreme.

why he’s not pure dramatic

Pure Dramatic fits his proportions, it looks great on him (proof that D is his family) but the certain something is missing. It conceals his body rather than adapting to his shape. SD is never boring, always memorable (!), the longer you look the better it gets (minus the whitewashing on the right). SD is the right “challenge”.

The fact that Hyunjin can handle so much glamour whereas Pure Dramatic best sticks to the all-black column look without the glitter and diamonds makes him secondary yin. SD can lean into (Theatrical) Romantic, but on a tall scale. The jewels, the glitter, the soft fabrics, you can put all of this on him. The big florals, too!

Pure D is enjoyable in how contrasted and proportional it us, but it seems more boring than his stylists playing it up and adding more of a genderless element without making it classical drag art; it’s his specialty. His roster of SD hairstyles is endless and we all love it. The wavy ponytail below shoulder length (SD can go even longer anyway).

Pure D lines also don’t lend enough definition to his face. Wearing one’s Kibbe type HTT (head to toe) naturally makes the face pop, as its surroundings are harmonious. He will be too gaunt in too-straight hair and too-stiff fabrics, the SD volume is missing. E.g. Sehun and Wonwoo (Pure Dramatics) wear this better.

why he’s not dramatic classic

His insane proportions and remarkable face also disqualify him as any Classic. C styling looks good on everyone as it is the midpoint of the Kibbe spectrum and thus accommodates all types. He can pull the plain white dress shirt off, but only with sufficient accessorizing (SD). C drowns in SD, but C jackets are like crop tops on SD (red carpet image below).

In general, his body is not balanced — small waist, very narrow legs, prominent facial features, etc — enough to be described as average. Nothing strikes you about Classics, they are subtle and perfect. It’d be harder to draw Lee Know from memory than Hyunjin. All Dramatics stand out. Classics blend in, staying understated, visually embodying the “handsome, cold yet elegant gentleman”.

how he compares to any other types

Kibbe is about comparing Image Identity: Hyunjin could never be the sporty guy next door like SN Chan; he could never be the SG brand of “short and sweet” (think Sabrina Carpenter, SG) like Felix. Hyunjin has the tall contrasted look of sharp yang types. SD is the dark and sensual god king, SG is the lovely elven prince (yet both have yin lips).

Hyunjin’s ability to ace high-effort styles is only restricted by his lack of Gamine essence, which is K-Pop’s main mode. G types have few rules except breaking the line, SD requires rule-abiding. The floor length, the belts, the longer hair, the intense colors.

G lines turn to kitsch on SD, it is too “youthful“ for him to maximize the potential of SD. Eclectic Gamine lines are too short. G looks ‘cutesy/fun’ on all other types except on Gamines, who look stylish and cool in them, like FG J-Hope. Everything is ugly unless Hyunjin wears it as they say, but G is too hit and miss (and not “Hyunjin-esque” 😄).

Finally, Romantic is too delicate for him. It needs more oomph and “overstyling”. R is not risky enough for Hyunjin! Yes, he is secondary yin. He looks dainty in it. But it works better with yin guys like Felix, Jimin, Woozi, Wooyoung, Suho, Xiumin, you name it. R clothing looks corny on all other types, but on TR/R/SG it looks flaming hot. Pair Romantic’s velvets and pastels and crystals and transparent fabrics and sparkles and ruffles with Dramatic edges and it works for Hyunjin:

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Since Kibbe has these type-specific names that set a certain tone or theme: I think luxurious “Divo/Deus Chic” (SD) fits Hyunjin best. As in `godly´ man, since Deus was the male operatic lead, historically, and Diva the goddess. Kibbe has no men’s equivalent of “Diva Chic” so I figured `Deus´ was quite fitting, as Hyunjin does look like one would imagine a seductive deity.

I see why many type him as Pure D and FN, and he can’t go wrong with DC either if the vertical line is kept, either. He can embody those three essences through acting, styling, working out. But the above-and-beyond ornate SD image sums him up well and dresses him to his fullest.

He’s close but not quite the masculinely austere Pure D, Kibbe’s “Regal Sir” (D), who tends to be the most mature-looking, dry/stern type, far from Hyunjin’s genderbending visual that effortlessly breaks every boundary of what is considered menswear. He stands out from the common “Spitfire” Gamine idol aesthetic, too (small, lean, youthful, `doll-like´ face — think Taeyong, Jennie, or Yoongi), which makes him so recognizable.

He’s modelesque, moreso than the leisurely, Herculean yet relaxed boho “Free Spirit” (FN), or the understated yet sophisticated “First Gentleman” (DC) who stands at a more medium height and excels in spartan clothing. Most SD men are chronically underdressed, Hyunjin became famous because he barely ever is (props to the stylists!). I love this ID on him, and it has many options, just a feast for the eye.

I thought about Taemin successfully carving out a niche for himself as a sensual Theatrical Romantic, heavily breaking with mainstream masculinity. Or Lisa (her type is debated, but we can all agree she’s yang-leaning) being known for her tomboy look pre-fame and later blowing up astronomically for her concepts that have no time for the submissive Asian girl trope. They both defied the expected norm, aka FN or FG male idol, SG female idol. In a similar manner, SKZ having so many yin subtypes is probably what made them so appreciated for their lavish GNC styles — and the big stage/a music video is really where you can wear all of this to the max.

If you think about it, they have yin types in all of the 5 main Kibbe categories! TR Han, SG Felix, SC Lino, SN Chan + Changbin, SD Hyunjin, like how? Perfectly distributed, talk about range! No wonder they can do any concept. Hyunjin and Felix being the most known for genderless fashion is likely due to SD being physically impossible to miss and SG standing out as they are so petite (think Woozi from Seventeen, best example). Kibbe is onto something when he made sharp yang and soft yin the end points of the spectrum.

For the stylists, it must be hard to find a balance between dressing the Naturals VS the several Romantic-leaning members, and everyone in between. They do a tremendous job though most of the time imo, it’s refreshing to see SKZ’s fashion style having courage and forward-thinking instead of catering to a conservative worldview: Not to mention the many contemporary, low quality menswear design landscapes which are nothing short of underwhelming. SKZ create a visual spectacle, that’s one of the many reasons why they stay relevant to the public. I don’t think a group mostly consisting of say Classics could execute their theatrical stage displays convincingly. Example: Wolfgang worked because Chan is Soft Natural. Felix’ runway debut worked because the outfit was Soft Gamine. Hyunjin became a sex symbol as soon as he grew his hair long (a Dramatic characteristic, yin `feminine´ hairstyles are actually short in Kibbe’s system! Think TR Hwasa’s iconic wavy bob).

So, maybe one crucial ingredient, besides other factors, to a successful group is having members from all Kibbe 5 main IDs? To give each a recognizable/particular wardrobe, showcase height differences, be able to stay flexible with concepts, and further emphasize the concept of group roles? If we’re talking male groups in general, EXO has all Kibbegories except a strong R department, but therefore more yin subtypes. The literal exact same goes for ATEEZ and TXT. BTS has at least one Romantic (Jimin), Gamine (Yoongi), Classic (V), Natural (Jungkook), and D type (Jin) featured. That effect is even more pronounced in Seventeen (they almost have all the 13 types, it’s insane) and of course, within NCT we find it all, I mean the numerical chances of them having each Kibbe type present are high anyway lmao!

And of course, SHINee is THE most balanced group: Minho FN, Key SD, Onew SN, Jonghyun DC, Taemin TR! Yes — I am aware Key and Jonghyun are typed as Flamboyant Gamines frequently. Those aren’t bad typings at all, especially since SHINee often did and successfully does a FG concept. But as I see it, Key wears and exudes the Divo aesthetic like no other, and Jonghyun is easily associated with crisp and elegant suits. So even if they aren’t SD and DC, FGs can be type chameleons, as we saw with G-Dragon who’s portrayed every Kibbegory in the book. Long story short and pun intended, let’s crack the code: SHINee being Kibbe allrounders could also be a reason why they are timeless.

The veracity behind racist stereotyping à la „they all look the same“ unsurprisingly proves to be nonexistent, even despite the industry’s persisting Gamine bias for both girl and boy groups. Which, worryingly, shifts toward promoting the too-muscular Natural body for male idols lately. We can anticipate more N types being cast into debut groups to reinforce that ideal. It does seem to create a new „be this type or go home“ beauty standard that is often divorced from the variety fans want to see. Say, nobody campaigns to have Felix look like Terminator Arnold 2.0 😅 He’s grown so perfectly into his Soft Gamine/Light Spring Season style and looks stunning. No need for a gargantuan bicep or pecs out of proportion, or 15 layers of insoles.

So, I wouldn’t want to pump up everyone into a quasi-Flamboyant Natural (the current Hollywood steroid disaster is telling) or slim everyone down to a faux Dramatic or FG (see Ozempic) when we have nothing short of 13 human archetypes, with 12 different seasonal color types on top anyway. You cannot change your ID to begin with, ever — you’d need surgery for each cell of your body. Even today’s possible amount of cosmetic procedures couldn’t change your yin-yang balance completely. You still look best in your original lines. Plus, height and bone shape are hard and painful to alter from head to toe. I prefer Kibbe’s prennial `dressing your own, already beautiful type´ approach, which still applies if someone had lots of surgery, too. Kibbe types are permanent after one’s early 20s.

That’s why I still think the „5-category-SHINee-effect“ does contribute to longevity and artistic merit. Exactly to last through extreme trends (because what’s after N muscles? Maybe skinny like D again, or balanced like C? It cycles on). Styling a group, it’ll never be a hit or miss game if you have all 5 archetypes present. Imagine SKZ doing an edgy/smokey eye concept, the yang members (e.g. Seungmin) will make waves. Or if they do lace and pearls, the yin types will look especially great.

No matter what theme a comeback has, it’ll strike a chord for at least one person. Everyone can have their turn, there’s no forgotten member. [Male] groups consisting of kindred Kibbe types (e.g. only Romantics, which would 100% set them apart) sadly rarely break through. They’d have to stick to one signature style, which probably wouldn’t survive in the capital-driven/high-speed K-Pop trend and fashion cycle, which asks for novelty. I’d love to see groups like that though, like an all Dramatic model squad. There’s still variety within one Kibbe ID’s styling options. Maybe I’ve overlooked some groups whose members all have similar types? Take to the comments and let me know, I’m curious!

PS. Thank you for reading all the way — and have a great week - Caro 🐯

#stray kids #skz #hyunjin #hwang hyunjin #kibbe types #kibbe #kibbe body types #skz hyunjin #stray kids hyunjin #fashion #bang chan #felix #lee know #han jisung

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Why do broish circles of the internet use the term "endomorph"? What's it mean? Why the prefix "endo-"? I only ever find blogarticles whenever I try to search the term.

I've seen the term before so I'm not completely surprised by it.

In fact the height comparison website I found for fandom shenanigans uses the system:

So after some basic searching I've found it's eugenics. Why is it always eugenics?

Tldr its a system of body categorization created by William Herbert Sheldon.

His system was based on the bodies of ivy league men, from his Wikipedia article, a quote from Ron Rosenbaum about it:

"He believed that every individual harbored within him different degrees of each of the three character components. By using body measurements and ratios derived from nude photographs, Sheldon believed he could assign every individual a three-digit number representing the three components, components that Sheldon believed were inborn -- genetic -- and remained unwavering determinants of character regardless of transitory weight change. In other words, physique equals destiny."

Heres the Wikipedia about the system and the creator.

ecto- meso- endo- are references to layers of development "He created these terms borrowing from the three germ layers of embryonic development: The endoderm, (which develops into the digestive tract), the mesoderm, (which becomes muscle, heart, and blood vessels) and the ectoderm (which forms the skin and nervous system)." In short it's inner, middle, outer. morph means "form or structure".

Now to the point: broish alpha male believer types are eugenists with a fresh coat of paint. Not surprised they are frothing over ANOTHER chance to say they are genetically destined to be great or to be a loser. They look for excuses for not working on their personalities or manners and eugenics is easy. They want easy excuses and think using outdated crap "science" makes them look smart.

As for why other groups of people would use the term (such as the team behind that height comparison website) I can assume the worse or I can assume they needed a system for sorting and thought the terms sounded "professional".

-mod squirrel

#Mod squirrel #Ask #Endomorph #cw eugenics #mayax81

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mr scriv3lloirl do you have any tips on drawing chubby orin 🙏🙏🙏

"Mr Scriv3lloirl"? Heh. Y'ur funny. But y'all can jus call me Orin (or Sen, I s'pose. But Orin is really preferred.)

I'll be yappin a whole ton, so check under the cut fer' the lengthy response I'm boutta givin ya.

I ain't the best at givin art advice or tips, so bear wit me if I end up talkin bout random shit.

I have Aphantasia, look it up if ya don't know what it is, so references are my one true love. My phone gallery is constantly full of art pose, tips n things I find online cus the way an artist drew or explained somethin was/is super helpful.

The biggest tip I can give is references.

I also tend t' use m'self as reference for how I draw Orin too! Cus the way I draw Orin is near identical t' my own endomorph/pear body type so it's real easy t' throw on a tight shirt n snap a picture or two of the pose I wanna draw Orin in, instead of scourin the damn interweb for a pose that's somewhat similar instead of exact.

Lookin at fanart helps too! Ya might have t' go diggin round for some fat Orin art, but I've found plenty here on Tumblr so it isn't impossible.

Usin only circles, I find, gives the body a bloated appearance instead of jus fat. Fat sags! so give it that gravity.

Ovals are better than circles anyway, but that doesnt mean they aren't useful. Jus don't use circles ev'rywhere on a body when shapin it out cus usin jus plain circles can seem inappropriate n fatphobic in a way or make the character look off. There are plen'y of other shapes t' use when drawin fat, plus size, or chubby characters.

You don't jus have t' use round shapes, but the reason why they are used so often is t' give a softer appearance.

Fat can be distributed in bodies differently everywhere, so again, references help tons!

My Orin has wide hips, big thighs n arms, smaller shoulders, fat tits. He's not meant t' be perceived as thin in any way, shape, or form. He's not meant t'be perceived as young either.

Eve'ytime I draw Orin, he's always intended t' be older as when Steve Martin played Orin in the movie, he was in his 40s, so now my version is middle-aged (38-42.) His age also plays a big part in his body type n how I draw it. He has wrinkles near his eyes n deep eyebags plus a few other things that give him a more longer face. All these older features can also play a part in his larger build. Which they do.

The little details are important. Don't flake out on drawin the lil squishes n rolls when skin touches. But don't over do it with the folds, it'll look.. well. Not good.

But you also don't wanna add too much detail at the same time, y'know?

I have more difficulty drawin fat in the face than in the rest of the body as I'm still learnin n practicin, so apologies for not bein able t' give as good advice there for ev'rythin else. One thing I can say, however, is when you draw the neck? Draw it thicker than you normally would.

Yea, so. I think that's it? This is all the advice n such I could think of, hopefully I didn't jus go in circles. Hope this helped a lil, Anon!!

TL;DR - Use a lot of references for fat bodies, n practice makes perfect.

#orin lsoh #orin scrivello #orin scrivello dds #fat orin canon #im bad at givin advice #art advice #art tips #artists on tumblr #queer artist #small artist #host post #💜#dr pepper collective #answering asks

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bleedingichorhearts · 1 month

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𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟 𝐎𝐂’𝐬

𝕬𝖚𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖗: This some of my descriptions of my ocs.

𝕬𝖈𝖐𝖓𝖔𝖜𝖑𝖊𝖉𝖌𝖊: There will be more added in the meantime.

|°𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕃𝕚𝕤𝕥°|

𝔸𝕕𝕖𝕡𝕥𝕦𝕤 ℂ𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕕𝕖𝕤:

Celsus Varon:

Gender: Male

Age: Third Oldest. (Around 2,000+ years old.)

Occupation: Shadow Keeper

Eyes: Central Heterochromia, the center of his Iris is a deep, blood-like red and fades out to a brighter, but still a deep red, dead/sleepy shape.

Hair: Short, soft black hair; usually faded and clean shaven.

Skin & Body type: Cool bronze skin, Muscular Mesomorphic body, thighs/butt juicy and squishable.

Height: 8’5ft

Notable Features: Small scarring around his eyes & overall face. Has small ones here and there on his body too.

Atlas Ectorius:

Gender: Male

Age: Tied with Horos (Around 4,000+ years old.)

Occupation: Aquilan Shield

Eyes: Complete Heterochromia, his left is a vibrant gold while his right is an ocean blue, hooded shaped.

Hair: Medium, wavy, white, undercut hair. Clean shaven.

Skin & Body type: Light bronze skin, Muscular mesomorphic body with a little fat to nibble and grasp.

Height: 9’5ft

Notable Features: Has many battle scars, but his most notable/seeable one is the right of his lip that drags down to his neck, leading continually downward into his armor.

Pythios Erős:

Gender: Male

Age: Sits around with Celsus. (Around 2,500+ years old.)

Occupation: Dread Host

Eyes: His eyes are like looking through vibrant bowls of golden honey, hooded shape.

Hair: Short, dirty blonde hair; either messy, textured or faded. Clean shaven.

Skin & Body type: Light bronze skin, Muscular Endomorphic body with eye-candy arms and hands.

Height: 8’7ft

Notable Features: Very scarred up arms and body with little scratch marks littering his face. A more remarkable scar crossing horizontally with his eyes, almost making him ‘blind.’

Horos Ectorius:

Gender: Male

Age: Oldest one out of the group. (4,000+)

Occupation: Solor Watch

Eyes: Complete Heterochromia, his right is a vibrant gold while his left is an ocean blue, almond shaped.

Hair: Medium, wavy and white; usually messy, but nicely cut. Has a power beard with walrus mustache.

Skin & Body type: Light bronze skin, Muscular Endomorphic body with a little fat as well, more to his stomach.

Height: 9’5ft

Notable Features: A lot of scars like Pythios with his notable one being the two that slash over his lips, threatening to silence him. However, he does have a missing left hand; replaced by an Iron Hands loyalty.

Sabinus Ventura:

Gender: Male

Age: Second Oldest. (3,000+)

Occupation: Emissary Imperatus

Eyes: Icy blue, dead/sleepy shape.

Hair: Short, jet black hair; sometimes textured or tight. Clean shaven.

Skin & Body type: Light bronze skin, Muscular Mesomorphic body with a slapable butt and wondrous hands.

Height: 9’0ft

Notable Features: Rather clean for a man like him however, just because his face is clean doesn’t mean his body isn’t. He has scars all over, nothing that I can explain just yet.

𝔻𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕝:

Ruslan Fallen:

Gender: Male

Age: Old, going somewhere around 500-1000+?

Occupation: Mercenary/Fallen Angel/Master

Eyes: Right, deep green eye with his left blind.

Hair: Medium, straight, platinum blonde hair that is usually put up in a lil’ ponytail. Has the Executive beard.

Skin & Body Type: Fair bronze skin, Muscular Endomorphic body with bootyfull thighs.

Height: 8’1ft

Notable Features: This old man had some scarred lips, and a long, right-angled scar going down from his nasal bridge onto his left eye.

#Ichors oc’s #oc: celsus varon #oc: atlas ectorius #oc: pythios erős #oc: horos ectorius #oc: sabinus ventura #oc: ruslan fallen

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ma11goth · 2 months

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first meetings meme. a meme for first meetings and introduction threads, aka a what you will notice about my muse first cheat sheet. bold what applies. fill in details. blank meme: ( x )

general appearance.

sex: masculine. feminine. non-binary. race: white. (swedish and italian) complexion: fair, pale with cool tones. he burns easily. his skin is dotted with many freckles, beauty marks, and moles. (these are most noticeably seen on his chin, neck, shoulders and back at first glance) height: six foot. (6'0" / 182.88 cm.) body type: endomorph. mesomorph. ectomorph. body build: small. medium. athletic. muscular. soft. curvy. voluptuous. other / more details: lanky, slightly underweight and his height makes him appear more so. long, dangly, spidery arms and legs. he grows into some more muscle as he gets older, but not much. body hair: none. shaves / waxes. trims / grooms. untamed. color: his arm, leg, and facial hair are all very light and reflect his natural hair color. underarms and nether regions are a few shades darker, while his eyelashes and eyebrows are naturally a dark brown. notes: given the light shades, what little there is of his arm and leg hair is for the most part barely visible unless someone is in close proximity and thoroughly examining his skin. even in older verses, ian keeps his facial hair clean shaven except for the occasional stubble. head hair: none. buzzed. short. medium. long. very long. color: naturally a light honey blond that would change color with the season until high school, now almost constantly dyed black with a blue stripe. he resorts to a deep dark brown in his late twenties and onward. but as he ages, the blond beneath begins to naturally darken over time and he doesn't worry about it as often. style: kept relatively short, and he prefers it that way. thick, full. his hair has a natural curl to it that even the gel he likes to style it with can't hide, there's almost always a few loose curls fallen over his forehead. eye color: deep blue.

fashion.

fashion style: vintage. traditional. casual. artsy. vibrant. geeky / nerdy. tomboy. sporty. trendy. preppy. girly. bohemian. elegant. formal. grunge. punk. rocker. gothic. other: a mix of typical 2000s older brother (baggy jeans, layered t-shirts with a long sleeve shirt underneath, skater shoes) and typical 2000s mall goth (baggy tripp pants / shorts, oversized band tees, layered mesh shirts, doc martens or dirty combat boots with the laces coming undone). he's a big fan of accessories and silver jewelry. pendent necklaces, rings, studs and spikes, those black jelly bracelets that can be stacked and looped and apparently mean that you've fucked. a full rundown can be found here. color palette: black is his primary color and almost completely takes over his wardrobe. the only items that will vary in color are his t-shirts and boxers - with dark shades of gray, red, and the occasional white or blue. everything else (from socks, shoes, etc.) are black. piercings: three in left ear (two helix, standard lobe), two in right ear (helix and standard lobe). standard labret under his lower lip, standard tongue. he's still currently on the fence about an eyebrow and prince albert. tattoos: not until his early/mid twenties, where he starts getting ink on both arms, chest and back. example. example.

expression.

general facial expression: resting bitch face. if he looks mean, it's partially because he wants to, and partially because he can't help it. it's like he was born with permanent furrowed brows and a scowl. but generally, he can't hide his emotions on his face, and you'll know how he's feeling. default body language: lazy. he's often crossing his arms, leaning against things. it's almost awkward even when he's comfortable.

other.

presence: some find his aura to be very mean and intimidating at first, which is very intentional on his part. but depending on the person, some may immediately see through the act. there's a very warm heart underneath it. appearance: he is very sure of his sense of style and how he presents himself, and actually puts great thought into it. he knows what he likes when it comes to his appearance, even if it isn't what most people are into, and he really doesn't care. scent: menthol cigarettes, weed, whatever shampoo was in his line of sight at the store, axe body wash. occasionally the deodorant and/or body spray of whoever he spent the night with when he didn't have time to shower. he doesn't realize how "girly" it is until it's too late. voice description: somewhat deep when he isn't whining. it deepens more as he gets older, paired with smoking. kind of gruff, nasally, generally takes his time when he speaks. higher pitched when he's really upset or pissed off, which in turn makes him talk faster. example. speech mannerisms: lazy, sometimes his words slur together. he uses many contractions and slang. not very formal while speaking and he loves to swear like a sailor. commonly drops the 'g' from the ends of many words unless he's really trying to emphasize something.

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fitnesslife · 11 months

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Understanding Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph

When it comes to fitness and achieving your health goals, understanding your body type can be a game-changer. We all have different genetic predispositions that influence how our bodies respond to exercise and nutrition. The concept of body types, often categorized as ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph, can help you tailor your fitness and diet strategies for more effective results. In this article, we'll delve into each of these body types, helping you better understand your own and how to optimize your fitness journey accordingly.

Ectomorph: The Lean Machine

Ectomorphs are typically characterized by a lean and slender physique. They often have a high metabolism, which means they burn calories quickly. Key features of ectomorphs include:

Narrow shoulders and hips: Ectomorphs tend to have a more linear body shape.

Fast metabolism: They may find it challenging to gain weight or muscle.

Lean muscle mass: Ectomorphs often have difficulty building muscle mass.

Fitness and Nutrition Tips for Ectomorphs:

Focus on strength training: Ectomorphs should prioritize resistance training to build lean muscle mass.

Increase calorie intake: To gain weight and muscle, ectomorphs should consume a surplus of calories, emphasizing quality nutrition.

Frequent, smaller meals: Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help maintain energy levels and support muscle growth.

Mesomorph: The Athletic Build

Mesomorphs are known for their athletic and well-proportioned bodies. They typically have an easier time both gaining muscle and losing fat. Key features of mesomorphs include:

Naturally muscular: Mesomorphs have an easier time building and maintaining muscle.

Broad shoulders and a narrow waist: They often have an hourglass or V-shaped body.

Efficient metabolism: Their bodies tend to respond well to both muscle gain and fat loss efforts.

Fitness and Nutrition Tips for Mesomorphs:

Variety in workouts: Mesomorphs can excel in a range of fitness activities, so they should incorporate both cardio and resistance training for overall health.

Balanced diet: Focus on a balanced diet with lean protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to support muscle growth and recovery.

Stay active: Regular exercise is crucial to maintaining their physique.

Endomorph: The Natural Curves

Endomorphs typically have a rounder and softer body shape. They have a slower metabolism and are more prone to weight gain. Key features of endomorphs include:

Rounder physique: Endomorphs often carry weight in the form of curves.

Slower metabolism: They may find it challenging to lose weight or body fat.

Greater potential for muscle mass: Endomorphs can build muscle but should be mindful of body fat levels.

Fitness and Nutrition Tips for Endomorphs:

Embrace cardiovascular exercise: Endomorphs can benefit from regular cardio to manage weight and maintain cardiovascular health.

Portion control: Pay attention to portion sizes and calorie intake to avoid excess weight gain.

Strength training: Incorporate strength training to build muscle and boost metabolism.

Conclusion:

Understanding your body type is a valuable step toward reaching your fitness and health goals. While these categories can provide guidance, it's important to remember that everyone is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work in fitness and nutrition. Tailoring your strategy based on your body type is just one piece of the puzzle. Consult with fitness professionals and nutritionists to create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and works best for you. Remember that consistent effort, a healthy lifestyle, and patience are key components of any successful fitness journey, regardless of your body type.

#fitness #2023 #gym #exercise #health #gym exercise #cardio exercises #fat loos #workout #exersices

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Heard you were doing some costume asks, but not sure what I should dress up as. I’m a brown haired, young skinny white guy; would love to be something completely different!

When you first received a package on your doorstep, you were rather surprised given the fact that you hadn’t ordered anything. But upon seeing that it was addressed from S-C, you soon found yourself rather excited to see the contents within. In fact, you were so eager to open the box that you didn’t even think to be concerned and wonder how exactly I had gotten your house address.

So as you quickly ripped off the gift wrapping and cut through the tape, you were shaking with anticipation as you pulled back the flaps of the box and reached your hand in to pull out the contents. Upon doing so though, you were rather annoyed to find that rather than a fully formed costume idea, only a single black speedo was in your hand. Although you were confident that this wasn’t the only item in the box, flipping the box upside down caused no other items to fall out onto your kitchen table.

While you were certainly not too impressed with my costume choice for you, you weren’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth. You knew what I could do in terms of transforming others in any way imaginable, hell, that’s why you had even reached out to me in the first place! You weren’t the most confident individual, so a transformation seemed like the perfect pick-me-up to help you feel more confident and get a second chance at life with a body that was hopefully much more fitting for you.

As such, you worked with haste peeling out of your clothes until you were fully nude in your residence. Luckily, you lived alone so there was no fear of accidentally flashing someone upon undressing. Now completely nude, you grabbed onto the black speedo and quickly put your feet into it before pulling it up past your thighs. Given your skinny physique though, the speedo was unable to fully stay up around your slender hips due to its 2XL size. So while you continued to hold the undergarment around your waistline, the magic within the garment immediately went to work for remedying this.

Immediately, your hips and shoulders cracked and shifted to give you a much wider and more imposing stance. With your bones altering and changing your body type from an endomorph to something that better resembled a mesomorph physique, it wasn’t long before your wider hips were able to finally hold the speedo in place without the assistance of your hands. Without this limitation, your hands began to wildly wander around and feel up your still-altering body.

In your desire to become someone entirely different from a brown haired, young skinny white guy, I’m sure you were originally hoping to turn into some intimidating buff bodybuilder of a different race. Unfortunately, that’s a rather predictable end result in my opinion, so I had to make it much more interesting and appealing for myself.

This decision of mine suddenly became more apparent as a deep bubbling emerged deep within your gut. Instantly, you watched in horror as your taut and pale stomach began to suddenly push outward with a soft layer of flab. A deep rumbling began to emerge in your stomach, which soon gave way to a constant influx of room-shaking belching. While you were certainly embarrassed by this random and seemingly unconnected occurrence, it soon became clear that these belches were inciting more changes to your body. No matter how hard you tried to resist though, the undignified actions continued and caused your flat chest to bring forth two sizable and flabby man boobs that rested on your new dome of a gut.

While this belching continued its havok towards giving you thunder thighs, flabby upper arms, and a wide and cellulite-ridden ass, the transformations towards your body continued as it affected your hair. Your now-rounded face looked especially cherubic with your well-maintained brown hair, but this soon began to change. Follicle by follicle, the pigment within your hair was seemingly sapped away and losing its shine and youthfulness. As such, it didn’t take long before your youthful hairstyle was ill-fitting due to the thick head of gray hair you had. Luckily, this began to soon remedy itself as your hairline pulled back to reveal several more inches of your forehead and the hair pulled into your scalp until there was only a tight and slightly buzzed hairstyle left on your wide and rounder head.

As you waddled over towards the mirror to see what was further happening to your body, the sudden appearance of wrinkles emerging around your eyes, mouth and forehead indicated the inevitable - you were getting older! While you continued to awkwardly move around to take into account your overweight body, the sudden emergence of a dull back pain was another clear sign of your increased age into the mid-40s range.

While you were too busy rubbing your sizable gut and figuring out how you were going to explain this to your friends and family, your body hair was also continuing to turn gray as ink began to manifest along your sizable arms and make you look more intimidating with a series of tattoos. All in all, it seemed as though the changes had turned you into the perfect middle-aged bear.

Unfortunately, you didn’t find the body perfect and thus continued to freak out to see your older and fatter body. While it was upsetting for me to know that you didn’t like the changes, I had considered this possibility and thus included a failsafe in the magic within the speedo to help you comply with your new body. As such, as you continued to look around in the mirror at your reflection, you were unaware of the fact that reality was altering around you to remove you from your apartment and place you within the locker room of a posh country club.

Although you were momentarily confused as your eyes looked away from the mirror and you realized what was going on, this was quickly remedied as your mind altered to fit your new body. The longer you thought about your old life, the less fitting it seemed to you. You were a chubby bear and you loved it. Hell, you were infamous at the local gay club about how easily you were able to get young twinks and muscle hunks to submit to you and worship your hefty body! In fact, just thinking about the gay club left you rather eager for the upcoming party they were having on Halloween night. In fact, you had already planned out your outfit that would surely get all eyes on you. You were going to dress up as a leather bear by wearing a matching brown leather harness and brown jock strap! Of course, some people might not fully get what you were going for, but luckily you had already purchased a pair of bear ears to wear to make it obvious to anyone confused.

Even though you were quite excited for the upcoming party, your brand new and increased libido left you eager to fuck as soon as possible. So now with your new mind in place, you waddled your way out to the pool to hopefully lounge poolside and attract any interested parties to run their fingers through your dense pelt of chest fur and admire your gorgeous body!

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