#my vision has been dogshit forever

[ariminiria]

It's funny how Elijah Wood asked a simple question about why was the words "LotR" added to the title of RoP and Amazon decided to slander him for it. All he did was ask a question. That's all. And yet Amazon did THAT to him. Corporations truly are petty.

It's their entire strategy for handling criticism. He just gets a more volatile and public reaction because he is who he is and has so much sway and rapport in the LotR fandom. If he implies that it's bad or even slightly doesnt make sense, it carries ten times the weight as if you or I, randos on the internet, call it total dogshit.

But going back to my first point, that's what Amazon is doing in response to criticism period.

People point out that the casting choices are inaccurate to how characters are canonically described? You're racist

Point out that Galadriel is now a terrible, unlikable Mary Sue bitch? Wow you really hate women, she's SUCH a girlboss

Ask why the costumes look like they were bought from Spirit Halloween and Forever 21, and why the male elves have short hair and the female dwarves don't have beards? You just hate art and creative vision, shut up because they WILL have those things! No joke someone legitimately told me "akshully the female dwarfs WILL have beards idiot they said so!1!!!1"

Say the timeline and worldbuilding is completely off and some key characters are missing, changing Tolkien's major themes in irreparable ways? You're just a hater and you're taking this whole thing too seriously it hasn't even come out yet, how do you KNOW it's bad

(To which I say:)

And now that it is out, that goes double. I don't need to watch something to know I won't like it, so Amazon shills stop telling me to "give it a chance", that was the job of the trailer.

This has been the strategy all along. Make wild ad hominem attacks against the critics in order to diminish the value of the critique in the eyes of the public. Create some nice fake outrage to generate publicity, and you get the added bonus of people going "you guys HAVE to watch this, save the poor megacorporation and don't let the incels and racists win!"

Elijah Wood is a major figure in the fandom. He can't "get away with" badmouthing anything Amazon has done when they're about to shove their shit show down our throats while claiming "it's totally LotR!!"

[rejaytionships]

8 15 !

8. have you ever been in denial about your feelings for an f/o?

honestly yeah LOL. like i think a lot of the time it's because i jokingly f/o'd them but then the joke stops being a joke and now i'm attached. i have a few that come to mind the first is dimple from mp100. initially i only made a mp100 insert because i wanted an enemy/rival to reigen arataka (someone my qpp ships with, they were cool with the idea dw) and i was like "hey what if my s/i dated someone that also hated reigen" and thus cowboy/dimple was born. it was a joke until it wasn't and i was like no nO NO--- and now he's on the f/o list another pick is (surprisingly) leatherface/bubba! initially i'd joke around with friends about the killers from dbd like "hehe nooooo don't hook me ur so sexy aha <3" or whatever because i'm dogshit at survivor and seem to always get hooked to death. but then over time i was like "ok but why IS he kinda......." but felt REALLY EMBARRASSED about it. and then i watched the 1974 film and was like ok i'm no longer normal about this guy. shame and denial period over i need him oh yeah pierre sdv too. i'm into him and caroline but i feel like accepting caroline was miles easier than accepting pierre. i finally stopped denying it and got cooked to death by my friends about it

15. name a song or lyric that reminds you of your f/o or ship, and why.

i have a lot but i think one of them is "everybody wants to rule the world" by tears for fears; it reminds me of my wesker selfship. the title is very wesker, and also some lyrics that stand out are - "welcome to your life, there's no turning back", it feels like a good way to sum up how my s/i feels about her relationship with wesker. she probably feels this most when she makes the decision to stay with wesker between re4 and re5 because it's the most normal feeling to her, even if she knows it'd sabotage her relationship with the surviving STARS members - "nothing ever lasts forever", since they break up after re1 (and officially separate again after re5 after getting married) - "so glad we've almost made it, so sad they had to fade it", talking about their life between re4 and re5, which came to a halt once chris and sheva showed up to defeat wesker - "acting on your best behavior, turn your back on mother nature", which makes me think about wesker's experimentation under umbrella but furthermore the unnatural nature (haha) of the experimentation done on himself to give him his powers that kept him alive but also slowly kill him in the long-run - "i can't stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision" despite making the jump to marry wesker (and even have a child), my s/i doesn't seem to have much idea of what to do with her life at this point. she had previously done her anti-BOW research, but now with wesker she's not sure if she should return to that or simply live her life "peacefully" under the care of wesker (and excella <3) idk i think my wesker selfship has a lot going for it in terms of drama. it was kinda doomed from the start to not last, but i think that's why i have such an interest in it? edit: another song i really associate with my wesker selfship is "glimpse of us" by joji. i imagine it a lot especially given i think both tried to move on from their failed engagement in 1998 but then by 2006 it was just like hard to deny they still wanted each other. and then of course post-re5 my s/i still finds it hard to move on after wesker's demise

[masonsystem]

my feelings for kagepro are very mixed bc on one hand i do think this story is complete, utter dogshit that ultimately treated it’s female characters like absolute accessories. i can appreciate the unique concept and premise behind it, but in the end that’s all that it is, a creative, interesting, and thought-provoking premise. this is however not that uncommon and there are loads and loads of stories with great startups and concepts, but what makes a story actually emotional and memorable is that it actually works itself out in the end, which kagepro has completely failed to do.

on the other hand, as i grow up, i begin to better understand just what type of circumstances kagepro was created in. jin is ultimately a music producer, not a writer, and was creating all these stories in his very early 20s. its hard to get the full story especially since only very few anecdotes have been translated into english, but its starting to look as though jin was very taken advantage of during the peak of kagerou project (2012-2014 ish), which honestly explains a lot of things. it explains why mca turned out like That. it explains why jin doesnt use IA anymore. it doesnt take the blame for the many gross parts of kagepro away from jin, but considering his circumstances, i can still feel an amount of sympathy towards him.

i can and will still hate the very, very gross parts of kagepro, but i will admire it’s artistic vision. i will never stop hating shintaro and hibiya as characters but i will still enjoy their songs and (admittedly boring designs). ill still be in love with sidu’s 2014 era artwork and wannyanpuu’s artwork forever. kagepro has played a massive role in my life and its not something i can just disregard just like that. i still fucking hate shintaro tho

[thenobullshtblog-blog]

Ink Etiquette

Since I am getting a new tattoo in September it’s made me think about all the questions, comments and unwanted concerns that I usually get when I advertise I am getting a new piece.With that, I've been inspired to do a rant style blog on stupid shit people say regarding my tattoos. At the end I’ll answer some typical general questions for those who want to get inked but are doing a little more research first.

First things First-tattoo etiquette, you gonna learn today.

Stop telling people they will regret their tattoos

What do you care? It’s not your body, you don’t have to look at it every day! Who gives AF. I cant tell you how many times people have told me I will regret the size of my tattoos, the placement, and that if all my pieces don’t have a huge significant meaning that im gonna wish I never got them. IT’S NOT TRUE. I am not you, so don’t project your shit onto me-10/10 we have different views about life, Negative Nancy. My two largest tattoo pieces have no special meaning. It’s Art. I love art of all kinds, and wanted it on my body because its beautiful and badass. I’ve had one of those tattoos for over 4 years now, have never regretted it a day in my life and its honestly my most highly complimented piece. So suck it.

Stop asking people if they’ve thought about how they will look when theyre 40 or 80

Well spoiler alert, I take phenomenal care of my skin and body in general and I have full intentions of being a super hot milf until I reach the puma and then cougar stage so I’m really not worried about anything up until my mid 70’s. I do understand the general laws of aging and gravity but can you honestly tell me that 80 year old saggy wrinkly tattooed skin looks WORSE than non tattooed saggy wrinkly 80 year old skin? Yeah I didn’t think so.

If you don’t like someones tattoo-you actually don’t have to Say Anything.

So many people have this burning desire to voice an opinion that was never actually asked for. If you don’t have anything nice to say-don’t say anything at all. Unless they ask you for your brutal honest opinion, I would try and avoid commenting. Now if someone has a shitty tattoo I’m not saying lie to them, but just keep their feelings in mind as this will be on their body Forever unless they get it removed or covered up. I've had people ask me if I like their tattoos-and if I don’t like them either because i’ts not my personal style, or it’s a poorly done tattoo this is what I say “oh wow, who did you go to?” and then I start asking about the artist. That’s a safe bet. You don’t need to comment, especially if your comment is not nice. Again-these are permanent, it’s not a shirt that they can return at the store.

Realize that your preference of tattoo style and size may be different than someone else

Go big or go home, has always been my thought when getting a new piece. I’ve always loved large tattoos, dainty isn’t really my style. I am a little extra and I like that part of my personality to show with the art I wear on my body. I’m so tired of the bulging eyes people give me when I tell them how big my piece will be, or when I show them the ones I have (after they ask). You don’t have to get a massive tattoo and I understand large pieces aren’t for everyone-OK but get your active bitch face under control especially if you’re going to ask someone a question about size. I’m not shitting on the infinity sign you have on your ankle-lets move forward.

Stop saying “my tattoos are for me”

This is also something people say to me once I tell them how large my piece will be, they normally respond with “oh, I’d never get a tattoo that big-my tattoos are just for me”. Cool? Mine are too? I didn’t pay all that money, give my literal blood sweat and tears to the ink table if all my pieces weren’t for me. I honestly prefer to have pieces that I can see in pictures, that are easily displayed where I will be able to admire them every day without being totally naked. I don’t need a hidden tattoo on my ass cheek for it to be “for me”. Unless you literally have a tattoo that you got because someone else begged you to get it for them because their skin physically cant be tattooed for some odd reason, and you want to specify that the new tattoo is for you-OKAY THEN STFU.

Stop asking people how much their pieces cost-it’s tacky.

We ALL KNOW that nice ink isn’t cheap. Generally speaking people don’t go around bragging about how much they dropped on a sleeve. Ink is an expression of Self, not Wealth. If you really like the artist who did that persons piece, ask them for the artists Instagram or website so you can get their contact info and email the artist directly to inquire about pricing. On the flip side-if someone’s tattoo looks like dogshit, don’t ask them how much they paid for it. They probably know it looks like dogshit and it’s a sensitive subject- you asking about the price is just salting the wound.

Before you ask somebody Why they are getting what they are getting, consider WHY you are asking them that.

There are usually only a few reasons why people ask about what someone is getting, whether they know it or not. A lot of people don’t even Realize why they are asking what they are asking until they think about it.

1. they love art, and are truly interested

2. they don’t support tattoos and want to give you the whole “don’t put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari spiel”

3. they want to add their two cents to what it is you are getting, try and impose their ideas or change your mind to redirect your vision. Regardless they will subconsciously judge you by the content of your piece and form ideas about you based on what you’re putting on your body and where.

If you are asking “why” for any reason other than the first one. Kindly fu*k off.

Nobody puts bumper stickers on Ferraris, but how many ‘rraris have you see with custom pant jobs, bruh?  And as for you Linda, nobody cares that you don’t like my futuristic post-apocalyptic leg sleeve idea-you’re not changing my mind. Fu*k your two cents if it’s not going toward the bill. And we both know it’s not, so again-kindly fu*k off.

 Alright- so that just about concludes my ranting about stupid shit people say or ask. Lets get to some actual Q&A’s/tips and comments.

What does it Actually Cost?

It depends on the artist! Some artists charge by the size of the piece, and some charge by the hour. Whenever I email a new artist I always ask them if they charge by the piece, or hourly-they’ll let you know. From what I’ve experienced I’ve typically had artists who charge between $150-$250 per hour, but my philosophy when getting a piece is “spare no expense”. This is going to be on your body FOREVER. No, I’m not ballin like LeBron, I’m ballin on a budget, so yes I do have to save up to get my pieces-but it’s always worth it. You get what you pay for.

What does it feel like?

The best way I can describe it, is a hot cat scratch over and over again. In some more sensitive areas it can feel like what I imagine branding would feel like. Everyone has a different pain tolerance and skin sensitivity, so some areas may be more sensitive on some, than others. A lot of people say the ribs are by far the most painful-to be honest when I got my sternum piece although the bony part of the sternum was murder, the ribs weren’t bad at all-in some spots it rattled my rib cage so much it kind of ticked. Likewise, some people get inner bicep/tricep tattoos like it’s nothing, the back of my tricep killed me. I was almost in tears. It totally just depends on your skin.

Go the Extra Mile

If you cant find a local artist that you Love, drive. Even if it’s 2-3 hours out of the way. Again, this is going to be on your body forever. I would rather drive an extra 2 hours or so for the artist I know is going to crush my piece, than a local artist who would probably do an okay job. That’s not to say you cant find a good local artist-but if you cant, expand your search radius.

Walk in, or wait?

It depends on what you want, but if you’re asking for my suggestion I would do as much research as you can on the tattoo shop. Look at customer reviews, the artists online portfolios. You'll have better luck than hoping you randomly pick a good place for a walk in. Although I do have a walk in lettering tattoo and it looks just fine haha For a planned piece understand that the artist you want may be booked for the next couple weeks, months or up to a year. Don’t get discouraged, you'll have time to really think about the piece you want, change any details, and usually if they're booked that far out-they're pretty good and well worth the wait.

Color or Black and Gray?

This is a personal preference. Growing up I Hated how pale I was, being a ginger was a struggle all around but the porcelain skin was definitely a target. I hated wearing shorts, and never did all through high school because of how beaming white my legs are. To be honest I didn’t start wearing shorts until I got my First tattoo. Artists and tattoo admirers alike have complimented my skin time and time again, and how the colors in my tattoos really pop because of how pale I am. So, I prefer color tattoos because they show up super vibrant and it makes me feel even more comfortable in this vampire skin. I don’t necessarily think color is better over black and gray and in some cases I think that it also totally depends on the type of piece you are going for. Consider your skin tone, the type/style of piece you are getting and then decide.

Think it over, and speak up.

I feel like a lot of the “regret” that people are talking about with tattoos comes from spontaneous ideas or trends. There have been so many times I have seen a bad ass concept for a tattoo and I thought about finding and artist and setting an appointment ASAP. The next day I will revisit the idea and go eh, I guess I don’t love it that much. I have a Pinterest board that is just for my tattoo ideas, I pin shit on there so later I can look at it and think if that’s something I really want or not. I definitely recommend either pinning similar images of a concept you want, drawing it out, or writing it down in a notepad and then sleep on it. You'll be surprised how quickly you may change your mind in the course of even a few days, a week, months or a year. If you’ve had the same tattoo concept for quite a while, and every time you revisit the idea you still love it just as much-it’s probably safe to start on that piece when you're ready.

When you finally decide to get your piece, the artist will usually have it drawn out in some form, either on paper-or on an iPad of sorts that shows you all the details and potential coloring (if you're getting color). Do Not be afraid to speak up if you don’t like something or want to change something. It is their job as the artist to accommodate your wants especially since they are putting something permanent on your body. Even when you get the stencil on, if you don’t like the placement, or want to change something-let them know. They can remove the stencil pretty easily and print out a new one after they fix whatever it is you want fixed. But don’t just deal with something if you're certain you don’t like it. You're gonna have to look at it every day.

Artistic Freedom

This is just another opinion-and by no means a fact. But I’ve found by giving the artist freedom on my piece has always made them turn out even better than I imagined. There are quite a few people out there who go in with a very specific piece or picture in mind and are disappointed when their piece doesn’t look EXACTLY like the picture. Well, that’s pretty hard to replicate as it is but especially when that artist isn’t the original artist of that picture or drawing that you bring to the table. This does not go for portraits-obviously you want your Marilyn Monroe to look like Marilyn Monroe and a portrait artist definitely should be able to replicate that haha I am talking about more “creative” pieces you want. My suggestion, have a few pictures of things you like (and some things you don’t like) regarding the concept of your tattoo and tell your artist to have fun with it. If your artist enjoys drawing up your piece and has freedom to add their flair on it, it will probably turn out better than you micro managing the shit out of them. I’ve always given artists freedom and I’ve always been crazy surprised at how the piece they gave me turned out way better than anything I had in mind.

This is all that I can think of? I probably lost 99% of you by the first 500 words, but to those of you who made it to 2,376..cheers.