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Similarities of Folklore in H2O: Just Add Water

Previously I did a post on Cleo's bathtub transformation and how it's a previous motif in some legends. I now want to dive into the rest of the folklore that can be fished out of the show. Many parallels are not directly the same, but still share some interesting origins. First, let's look at the powers.

Edited and cropped "Sous la Vague" or "Les Baigneuses" by Nicolas Auguste Laurens in 1898.

1: Cleo's hydrokinesis can be found in many waterpeople. Almost all humanoid water deities across the world are able to bend water to some extent, many of would would be countless to name in one post. For instance, Poseidon/Neptune was said to be able to control the seas. Triton could calm and raise the waves of the sea with the blow of his conch shell. Aside from water deities themselves, other waterpeople were able to control water. According to "Scaled for Success: The Internationalisation of the Mermaid" on page 108, the Filipino sirenas were said to be able to control water "by manipulating water levels and/or create whirlpools to swamp their prey". According to "Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore" on page 180, the Filipino kataws control the waters around the Philippine Islands, namely its "tides, currents" and even the "movements of the aquatic creatures". The Asturian xanas were in charge of keeping rivers and fountains calm according to: Mitología Asturiana - Marsellaviana on Freehostia under the llavanderes or washerwomen entry http://marsellaviana.freehostia.com/mitologiaasturiana/seresmitologicos.html

One xana in particular was able to flood as she supposedly flooded the town of Gayangos and created an entire lagoon and the lakes in the area according to: La leyenda de la Xana de Gayangos - La Cantabria Burgalesa https://lacantabriaburgalesa.wordpress.com/2016/12/03/la-leyenda-de-la-xana-de-gayangos/

Asturian llavanderes, basically mythical washerwomen, were able to summon floods and create whirlpools according to the aforementioned Marsellaviana site.

Another mermaid is the seewief or seewiefken of German folklore in Minsen. She once got caught in the net of some fishermen and got tormented, yet she eventually escaped. In revenge, she cast a curse and created storm floods in the years of 1164, 1362, 1717 and 1962 that hit Minsen. This is told according to: The Minsen Mermaid Statue - a Seewief from the Middle Ages https://mermaidsofearth.com/mermaid-statues-mermaid-sculptures/public/minsen-mermaid-statue-seewief/ (This sourced some other sites, but they are gone), Die Sage from Minsener Seewiefken - NAKUK https://www.nakuk.de/wiki/seewiefken/, Seewiefken - Wangerland https://www.wangerland.de/poi/seewiefken and Das Minsener Seewiefken Vom Fluch der Meerjungfrau - NWZ Online https://www.nwzonline.de/kultur/minsen-das-minsener-seewiefken-vom-fluch-einer-meerjungfrau_a_50,6,796560382.html

Yet another is the zeemermann of the Saeftinghe legend in the Netherlands. A zeemermin once got caught by a fisherman who refused to let her go. Her husband swam after the boat, yet to no avail. He cursed Saeftinghe and flooded the land. It was said that only Saeftinghe's towers would remain. Now, the land, it's called the drowned land of Saeftinghe. This is told according to "The Mermaid Atlas - Merfolk of the World" by Anna Claybourne on page 31 and Wandelen in het verdronken land van Seaftinghe - JNM https://jnm.be/nl/activiteiten/wandelen-in-het-verdronken-land-van-seaftinghe

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2: Rikki's fire power: Waterpeople can be associated with fire, the sun or warmth despite inhabiting the water. (Added note: Originally, I did not acknowledge that). In Thai folklore exists the so-called Phi thale ผีทะเล sea spirit who is able to appear as a mermaid or a beautiful woman who can lure sailors to their demise. Sometimes a Phi Thale takes form as a St. Elmo's fire, basically a weather phenomenon caused by electrical discharges during thunderstorms. It seems to appear like faint luminosity or "fire" and in context of the Phi Thale it might, for example, take place on a ship's mast as shown on the illustration, but one is not absolutely shore. St. Elmo's fire also appears in many other forms like on church towers. Phi Thale description is from: What is a Phi Thale (ผีทะเล)? - PAHUYUTH https://pahuyuth.com/en/glossar/phi-thale/ and information on the Saint Elmo's Fire - Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/Saint-Elmos-fire

Illustration from "The Aerial World" by Dr. G. Hartwig in 1886 on page 310.

Sulis is a Celtic water goddess from the United Kingdom who is still associated with the sun and is thus both a water and solar deity. She was also associated with the hot springs in Bath according to Sulis, Goddess of Celtic Mythology | Characteristics & Depictions - Study. com https://study.com/academy/lesson/sulis-celtic-goddess-mythology-history.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQslCH2QEArMfaq5VE7QDgXuMQS3z55jnppUGbVGlpA3E7ldu2.

The lakes of the Catalan freshwater-maidens called the dones d'aigua were said to boil if a stranger would dive into them, yet this is only said on Wikipedia without a source and until I do not have found any good source for this, please do not claim it as fact.

The Portuguese water-maiden Maria da Manta meaning "Mary of the Blanket", Maria Gancha namely "Mary Hook", Maria Ganta meaning "Mary of the Grid" or as in the Miranese language, Mariamanta, was said to live in wells. While her appearance varied a lot, some would say she possessed eyes made of fire despite living in the waters of wells according to: Maria Gancha - Portuguese Creatures and Legends Galore https://portuguesecreaturesandlegendsgalore.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/maria-gancha/

 Illustration for "Las Supersticiones De La Humanidad" by Jose Coroleu in 1881.

Melusine from French folklore is sometimes said to grow wings when she flies away in the legend and therefore is sometimes considered to be a literal dragon-maiden either with one or two fishtails and sometimes only with a serpent tail depending on the version. She is both considered a watermaid and a dragon-maid in different versions because of that.

Illustration from "Le Roman de Mélusine" in ca. 1450-1500.

An enchanted xana could also turn into a cuélebre, namely a snake-like dragon, in order to be disenchanted. Her savior must perform some tasks so that she would be able to be free from her spell, turn back into a xana or a normal human being and be freed from being bound to her lair. This disenchantment is really complex and one can find a wide sea of different methods. One source of mine is: Some thoughts on Asturian Mythology - David A. Wacks https://davidwacks.uoregon.edu/2014/12/12/asturian/. In spite of that, both of these dragon-turned watermaids didn't emit fire from their mouths. I still included them because it shares a little of the fire aspect due to their dragon forms.

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3: Emma's ice power: Plenty of waterpeople live in colder waters, but do not possess the power to manipulate water and turn it into ice. The only mention one ever heard of are the Filipino kataws who can also turn water into ice according to this Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kataw_(Philippine_mythology) that sourced "Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003". It's probably a privately published book as I can only find a Blogspot post about its concept idea. Would like to confirm the source, but as of now one does not have the book.

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"The Last of the Fairies" by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960)

4: Simply the moon or the full moon: Waterfolk has a relationship to the full moon. There is no moon pool or a direct moon spell affecting waterfolk, yet Catalan dones d'aigua tended to only show up on full moon nights where they would come out of their caves to dance, to comb their hair and to wash their laundry. Some would only sing on full or new moon nights, maybe they got spell-bound by the moon? Who knows. This is told according to: Les dones d'aigua - Elisenda Vilaró Móra http://www.elisendavilaromora.com/2012/03/les-dones-daigua/, Llegendes del riu i les done's d'aigua - Turisme Les Planes D'Hostoles https://turismelesplanes.cat/localitzacions/el-riu-i-les-dones-daigua/, Llegendes: Dona D'Aigua - Generalitat de Catalunya Departament d'Educació https://agora.xtec.cat/ceipcamins/4t/llegendes-dona-daigua/, Llegenda de les Dones d'Aigua - Mapes de Patrimoni Cultural https://patrimonicultural.diba.cat/element/llegenda-de-les-dones-daigua, Les dones d'aigua en la tradició popular - Mitologia Catalana Blogspot https://mitologiacatalans.blogspot.com/2016/09/les-dones-daigua-en-la-tradicio-popular_23.html and Mitologia Catalana - Isaac Baley https://www.isaacbaley.com/mitologia-catalana.html

One xana was said to be only present on full moon nights, dancing in the forest. This is said according to: La leyenda de La Xana: una historia de amor en Asturias - Crónica Asturias https://cronicaasturias.es/blog/la-leyenda-de-la-xana-una-historia-de-amor-en-asturias

Atargatis is one of the earliest waterfolk deities aside from the kullulû of Mesopotamia. She's an Assyrian fertility and mermaid goddess, yet was also described to be a moon goddess according to "Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore" on page 78.

The selkies were also said to go ashore on full moon-lit nights to shed their sealskins and dance at the seaside.

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Illustration by Hugh Thomson for "Highways and Byways in Devon and Cornwall" in 1897.

5: The granting wishes ability from episode 5 "Hocus Pocus" on season 2: In the Cornish legend of Lutey Curry and the merry-maid, the merry-maid was said to have given Lutey three wishes as he had helped her go back into the water from being beached ashore. He wished for the power to heal the sick, the power to "defuse wicked spells" and to have his powers passed on after his death according to "Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore" on page 102 and Curses, Vengeance, and Fishtails: The Cornish Mermaid in Perspective https://www.academia.edu/31865439/Curses_Vengeance_and_Fishtails_The_Cornish_Mermaid_in_Perspective

The Scottish ceasg or maid-of-the-wave was also said to grant one three wishes if one caught her and then released her again according to #FolkloreThursday: The Ceasg - Steampunklibrarian Blog https://steampunklibrarian.blog/2021/09/30/folklorethursday-the-ceasg/ and Gaelic Folklore (5): Ceasg - Nicovleeuwen https://nicovleeuwen.blogspot.com/2019/06/gaelic-folklore-5-ceasg_7.html

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6: The shapeshifting from mermaid to human is something prevalent in folklore, but not at the simple touch of a water drop. Instead, primarily only if the lower half is fully submerged, basically when fully going into a water body. Most waterfolk only have a fishtail that they can discard and wear later on again like a piece of clothing, but some do fully shapeshift like the mermaids of the show do. According to "Mermaids: The Myths, Legends and Lore" on page 181, the fishtailed yawkyawks from the mythology of the Kuninjku people in Australia could go ashore and "sprout legs and seem to be wholly human".

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Edited “Unter-Wasser-Philosophie” by Erich Schütz for Mocca in 1934. Yawkyawks were said to have green hair resembling green algae in freshwater streams and rock pools, called man-bak in Kuninjku according to Yawkyawk (Ngalkunburriyaymi) - Maningrida Arts and Culture https://maningrida.com/artwork/683-23/.

As the show is set in Australia, the waterfolk of Australia is another part to consider. Here's a list of the Indigenous Australian watermaid ones. I won't skim through the entirety of their lore due to the fact that there are barely any parallels between them and the show, aside from the yawkyawks who could shapeshift into humans:

< Yawkyawks (other terms: ngalkunburriyaymi, ngalberddjenj (both possibly from the Kuninjku people) ngalworreworre (Wugularr community) from the book "Mermaid and Serpent - A Story from Wugularr Community", and ngalkodjek (Darnkolo people) as from: Owen Yalandja: Ngalkodjek Yawkyawk 2019 - ARTKELCH - Contemporary Aboriginal Art https://www.artkelch.de/en/artists/owen_yalandja_216/works/ngalkodjek_yawkyawk_1827

< The pearl-givers or the mermaids of the Keppel Islands of the Woppaburra people are found in "Among the Mermaids: Facts, Myths, and Enchantments from the Sirens of the Sea" on pages 98-99.

< The Ji-merdiwa from the Burarra people near the Blyth river can be found on: Mermaids tales appear in myths across the world- Arnhem Land included by Anna Whitfeld - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-11/mermaids-across-the-world-arnhem-land/9846210

< Wíwa spirits (mermaid spirits) from the Kunibídji people and Djómi and Bábbarra, and the other successor Djómi spirits: Our Bedtime Stories Episode 8: Djómi (Mermaid Story) - ICTV Play https://ictv.com.au/video/item/5508?lp=1, Djomi ( Fresh Water Spirit) Bábbarra Women's Centre https://babbarra.com/design/djomi/

< The karukayn of the Gurindji people as told in “The Penguin Book of Mermaids” on pages 224-225

< and the Muli Kanybubi from the Marri Ngarr Yek Dirrangara people as told in “Muli Kanybubi Tjitjuk Kawuny Na Yagatiya - The Two Mermaids’ Dreaming Place”. 

More resources on the Indigenous Australian watermaids: Mermaids in Folklore & Australian Indigenous Culture - troublemag https://www.troublemag.com/mermaids-in-folklore-australian-indigenous-culture/ and H2O: Just Add Water and myth of mermaids in Australia - Anglophone Literatures Blog https://blogs.phil.hhu.de/anglophoneliteratures/2022/04/04/h2o-just-add-water-and-myth-of-mermaids-in-australia/ 

Whether intentional or not, the lore is pretty deep.

(If any sources are not able to be viewed, consult an archival site)

Re-published and re-polished from the edited original entry on reddit via r/JustAddWater: https://www.reddit.com/r/JustAddWater/comments/1f934vx/similarities_of_folklore_in_the_show/

In the original entry, I had wanted to include these depictions that can be seen here, but it got removed. I am not shore what the culprit was, but it may have been the second or latter depiction of Melusine as I did not edit it back then since I thought it would be tolerated because no chest was directly visible. On the un-edited version of the depiction, her chest was already obscured by a light spot that looks like as if the paper had been ripped.

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The Great Pyramid: A Forgotten Technology Bridging Science and the Ancients

With the recent discoveries of cylindrical structures sparking widespread interest, I’d like to share a collection of images and insights I’ve gathered over the years from a variety of sources. This article aims to shed light on these fascinating structures and the ongoing research surrounding them.

For centuries, the Great Pyramid of Giza has stood as a silent enigma, dismissed by mainstream archaeology as a mere tomb. Yet, when one examines its mathematical precision, alignment to celestial bodies, and energetic properties, a vastly different picture emerges—one that suggests the pyramid was never meant for the dead, but for something far more profound.

A Structure Beyond Its Time

The Great Pyramid's dimensions encode mathematical constants such as pi (π) and phi (φ), numbers deeply embedded in nature and human biology. Edward Grant's work highlights the Vitruvian Man as a model of mathematical perfection, mirroring the proportions of the human body found within the pyramid’s geometry. This precision was not accidental; rather, it suggests an advanced understanding of harmonics, resonance, and energy.

Historical texts like The Emerald Tablets of Thoth, The Kybalion, and Plato’s Timaeus discuss the geometric principles underlying reality, hinting that ancient civilizations possessed knowledge that we are only beginning to rediscover. Even Leonardo da Vinci, inspired by Hermetic traditions, embedded these sacred ratios in his own work, reinforcing the link between human consciousness, mathematics, and the cosmos.

Ancient Technology: A Power Source Hidden in Plain Sight

The pyramid’s original casing stones were made of highly polished white limestone, reflecting sunlight and making it visible for miles. Its now-missing capstone, possibly made of gold or electrum, would have made it an incredibly efficient conductor. Beneath the pyramid, water channels still exist—and when combined with the structure’s quartz and granite materials, they create piezoelectric energy, a phenomenon where mechanical stress generates electrical charge.

Nikola Tesla, whose work on wireless energy transmission mirrored ancient principles, once suggested that the Earth itself could be used as a conductor. If the Great Pyramid was part of a global energy grid, then its function may have extended beyond Egypt, possibly linking other pyramids across the world in a vast, lost technology network.

Suppression of Knowledge: What Are They Hiding?

Dr. J.O. Kinnaman, an early 20th-century Egyptologist, claimed to have found evidence that the pyramid’s true function was far beyond burial practices. He, along with Sir Flinders Petrie, allegedly uncovered technology that was deemed too dangerous for the world to know. Similar suppression exists today—ground-penetrating radar has revealed hidden chambers and tunnels beneath Giza, but access remains restricted by authorities.

Why? Because if the pyramids were a free energy device, this revelation could collapse modern energy industries overnight. Tesla faced similar suppression when he attempted to bring free energy to the world, only to be shut down by financial interests who profited from fossil fuels and centralized power grids.

What Lies Beneath: The Hall of Records and Ancient Knowledge

Edgar Cayce, the "Sleeping Prophet," predicted that the Hall of Records lies beneath the Sphinx, containing the lost history of humanity and the remnants of a forgotten, advanced civilization. Ancient texts, including The Book of Enoch and The Hermetica, suggest that knowledge from pre-diluvian societies was preserved underground, safeguarded for a time when humanity was ready to reclaim it.

Recent discoveries of massive cylindrical columns beneath the pyramids hint at an underlying structure, possibly remnants of an energy system once connected to ley lines. If this technology was fully understood, it could rewrite history and redefine what we know about energy, consciousness, and the very fabric of reality.

The Pyramid Code: A Gateway to the Future

Philosophers such as Manly P. Hall and Walter Russell spoke of knowledge encoded in geometry and frequency, knowledge that only an awakened mind could perceive. If the pyramids were not merely tombs, but part of a grander system designed to harness and elevate consciousness, then their rediscovery may be less about archaeology and more about unlocking the full potential of the human mind.

What happens when we are ready to receive this knowledge? What shifts when we begin to see the pyramid not as a relic of the past, but as a key to the future?

The answers may not lie in what is still buried beneath the sand, but in what is waiting to be reawakened within us.

[sciencetimewithalbertrex]

Time Travel: Is It Possible in the Past or Future?

Introduction

The idea of time travel has always fascinated scientists, philosophers, and even storytellers. But is it really possible to travel through time, either into the past or the future? Stephen Hawking, in his famous book The Universe in a Nutshell, explores this idea in depth using both physics and mathematics. In this research article, we will break down the concept of time travel in simple terms and explore the scientific theories, hypotheses, experiments, and fun facts surrounding this mind-boggling topic.

Time Travel in Physics

Time, as described in physics, is not just a straight line that we follow but is part of a "space-time" fabric. Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity revolutionized how we think about time and space. According to his General Theory of Relativity, time and space are interconnected, forming a four-dimensional fabric called "spacetime."

Time Dilation: One key aspect of time travel is "time dilation," which is a proven phenomenon. It means that time moves slower for objects moving at extremely high speeds (close to the speed of light). This has been observed in experiments involving particles in accelerators and in atomic clocks flown on airplanes. If you could travel close to the speed of light, time would pass slower for you than for someone on Earth. In theory, this means you could travel into the future.

Time Travel to the Future

Stephen Hawking and many other scientists believe that traveling to the future is theoretically possible. Based on Einstein's Theory of Relativity:

Special Relativity: As we approach the speed of light, time slows down for the traveler relative to someone who remains stationary. If astronauts travel in a spaceship at nearly the speed of light and return to Earth, they would find that more time has passed on Earth than for them. This is one way to "travel into the future."

Gravitational Time Dilation: In the presence of a strong gravitational field (like near a black hole), time also passes slower. This is another way that future time travel could occur.Mathematical Expression:Δt′=Δt1−v2c2\Delta t' = \Delta t \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}Δt′=Δt1−c2v2​​Where:

Δt′\Delta t'Δt′ is the time experienced by the traveler.

Δt\Delta tΔt is the time experienced by a stationary observer.

vvv is the velocity of the moving object.

ccc is the speed of light.

Time Travel to the Past

Traveling to the past, however, is much more complicated and controversial. According to the laws of physics as we currently understand them, there is no clear way to travel to the past without causing problems like "paradoxes."

The Grandfather Paradox: This paradox is one of the biggest problems with time travel to the past. It asks, "What happens if you travel back in time and prevent your grandfather from meeting your grandmother?" If you do that, you would never be born, but if you were never born, how could you go back in time to prevent their meeting?

Wormholes: In The Universe in a Nutshell, Hawking discusses the idea of "wormholes" as a possible method of time travel. A wormhole is like a tunnel that connects two distant points in spacetime. In theory, if one end of the wormhole moves differently through time than the other, it could create a passage between two different times. However, keeping a wormhole stable enough for time travel would require "exotic matter" (with negative energy), which we don’t yet fully understand.Mathematical Expression (Wormholes and Einstein-Rosen Bridge):ds2=−c2dt2+(dr21−2GMr)+r2(dθ2+sin⁡2θdϕ2)ds^2 = -c^2 dt^2 + \left( \frac{dr^2}{1-\frac{2GM}{r}} \right) + r^2 (d\theta^2 + \sin^2\theta d\phi^2)ds2=−c2dt2+(1−r2GM​dr2​)+r2(dθ2+sin2θdϕ2)This is the Schwarzschild metric that describes a non-rotating black hole or a wormhole.

Cosmic Strings: Another interesting idea for time travel is "cosmic strings." These are thin, high-energy tubes left over from the early universe. Two cosmic strings moving past each other at high speeds could bend spacetime enough to allow for time travel.

Hypotheses of Time Travel

Closed Timelike Curves (CTCs): This hypothesis suggests that under certain conditions, spacetime could bend in such a way that an object could return to its own past. These are called "closed timelike curves." The concept was explored in theoretical physics but has many limitations and is highly speculative.

Hawking's Chronology Protection Conjecture: Stephen Hawking proposed a hypothesis called the Chronology Protection Conjecture, which says that the laws of physics prevent time travel to the past. According to Hawking, if time travel to the past were possible, it would create paradoxes and instability in the universe. He believed that nature has a way of "protecting" the timeline from such disruptions.

Experiments and Evidence

While time travel to the past has not been observed, there are real experiments that suggest time travel to the future is possible in small ways:

Twin Paradox: In this thought experiment, one twin travels at high speed into space while the other stays on Earth. When the traveling twin returns, they are younger than their sibling due to time dilation. This is not just a theory; a similar effect has been observed in experiments with particles in particle accelerators.

Muon Experiments: Muons are particles that decay very quickly. When scientists send muons at close to the speed of light, they last longer than they would at rest, due to time dilation. This is a form of time travel into the future for these particles.

Fun Facts about Time Travel

Time Travel in Pop Culture: The concept of time travel is popular in movies like Back to the Future and Interstellar, where the characters explore the idea of moving through time. While these movies are entertaining, they are often based on real scientific ideas.

Faster-than-light Travel: If it were possible to travel faster than light, you could theoretically arrive at a destination before you left, which could be a form of time travel. However, according to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.

Conclusion

Time travel, especially to the future, is not just science fiction but is rooted in the laws of physics, thanks to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. However, traveling to the past remains a challenging and speculative concept, with paradoxes like the Grandfather Paradox making it difficult to imagine without breaking the laws of nature. While we don't yet have the technology or understanding to make time travel possible, the idea continues to fascinate scientists and the public alike. From wormholes to cosmic strings, the possibilities for time travel keep us curious and engaged in the mysteries of the universe.

References

Hawking, Stephen. The Universe in a Nutshell. Bantam Books, 2001.

Einstein, Albert. Relativity: The Special and General Theory. Crown Publishing, 1916.

Thorne, Kip S. Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy. W.W. Norton & Company, 1994.

Carroll, Sean. Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity. Addison-Wesley, 2003.

[radix-outpost]

Something I'd been trying to figure out for the longest time was what to do with the Animamates as the classic anime presented them. In the manga and Crystal, they murdered their planets' guardians to gain Sailor Galaxia's favour, but not only did the classic anime leave this out, it implied that they really were true Sailor Guardians (via Tin Nyanko being partially healed).

I'd seen a few proposed solutions here and there, but none really worked for my classic-based AU purposes... and then, last night, it hit me:

The Animamates all have star motifs on their fukus. What astronomical phenomenon is both made of stars and often named after animals and mythical creatures?

They're constellation guardians. Which not only keeps with the overall theme of "Sailor Stars", but fills a niche that isn't really explored much in any continuity (AFAIK).

I put together a list of who's associated with what, with some fine-tuning by Lan (her suggestions have two asterisks).

Lead Crow: Corvi

Aluminum Seiren: Hydra

Tin Nyanko: Lyncis

Iron Mouse: Coma Berenices, which has mice galaxies in it

Heavy Metal Papillon: Scarabaeus**, an extinct constellation

Pewter Fox: Vulpecula

Titanium Kerokko: Makara (aka Capricornus)**

(more musing under cut)

AU-wise, they're still lower on the totem pole than planetary or even lunar guardians, which may be what drove them towards Sailor Galaxia in the first place--yeah, you guys might represent whole planets, but we're the teammates of the most powerful Sailor Guardian to have ever lived! Ha ha whoops Galaxia is possessed by Chaos and now we're all brainwashed.

After Galaxia is freed, she resurrects her four Animamates (with one hell of an apology lined up, presumably) and seeks out the rest. Given how many constellations there are, it's unlikely that she'd only end up with seven Animamates total.

To be determined: if they just continue hanging out with Galaxia (with Phi, Chi, and the river girls coming in later) or if a fellow Animamate becomes their leader. I did want to reuse the idea of a "Sailor Osmium Phoenix" somewhere...

(Should the latter come to pass, then Sailor Chi's role would be modified to "middle-woman between Galaxia and literally every single Sol System guardian". She and Phi are still not nice people, so you can imagine how that goes.)

[plangentia]

PY Ae 134

.a o-ro-me-no .b ke-ro-wo , po-me , a-si-ja-ti-ja , o-pi , ta-ra-ma-o qe-to-ro-po-pi VIR 1

Translation

Kerowos, the shepherd, at A-si-ja-ti-ja, watching over the quadrapeds of Thalamatas. 1 MAN.

Commentary

ke-ro-wo - Kerowos. A common personal name - also seen on other tablets describing different locations, which are presumably not describing the same person.

po-me - poimen - "shepherd." Related to Classical Greek ποιμήν, which also means shepherd (descended ultimately from PIE root *peh2- "to protect").

a-si-ja-ti-ja - a place name in the dative-locative singular -ai. This is likely a place name.

o-pi - "over." A preverb linked to o-ro-me-no.

ta-ra-ma-o - Thalamatas. This is a mispelling of the personal name ta-ra-ma-ta-o - the name recurs in the correct form multiple times in the same structure and series and is written by the same scribe. This is a genitive in -ao.

qe-to-ro-po-pi - kwetropopphi - "quadrapeds." qe-to-ro- = Greek τετρα (τ is outcome of labiovelar *q before front vowel e; -ρα- = outcome of syllabic r (outcome -or- in Mycenaean)). popphi = pod-phi. -pod means "foot." Unknown which animals this might refer to.

o-ro-me-no - horomenos - "watching." This is a middle present participle from the verb ὅρῶ - "to see." This verb is linked to o-pi and means "watching over." This free nature of the preverb o-pi and its separation from the verb form is indicative of the fact that these preverbs were originally separate words that ultimately come to merge with the verbs that follow them. This phenomenon is seen as tmesis in Homer.

[juxtyolo]

|Kyokugen Dasshutsu ADV - Zennin Shibou Desu| - 5.5/10.

Quote: <'Normally I would comment here that the quantum level is where "shit gets real", but given the nature of this phenomenon, it seems like it would be more accurate to say that the quantum level is where shit gets unreal.'> Char: Phi. OST: Recreation Info: 45h4m (EN), 100% (All endings [bad endings and "hug" ending] and all achievements [all files, all secrets]) + HARD only, [2023-07-03 > 2023-07-15]

[shaunstenning2020]

Krabi Islands Closed: Understanding the Impact of Coral Bleaching by Shaun Stenning

It's with a heavy heart that we bring you the latest news from the mesmerizing Krabi Islands: they are now closed to visitors. This announcement, effective from May 16th, 2024, comes as a response to alarming evidence of severe coral bleaching discovered during a recent survey in the Phi Phi National Park area.

Coral bleaching, a phenomenon triggered by environmental stressors, has taken its toll on the vibrant underwater ecosystems surrounding these islands. The Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi has taken the proactive step of temporarily closing several islands to snorkeling and scuba diving activities, aiming to protect the fragile coral reefs from further harm.

According to Shaun Stenning, The affected islands include Kai Island, Poda Island, Dang Island, Railay Bay, and Yawasam Island. This closure serves as a necessary measure to allow these precious marine environments to recover and thrive once again.

But what exactly is coral bleaching? It occurs when corals expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues due to changes in environmental conditions, resulting in their whitening and eventual death if the stress persists. Several factors contribute to coral bleaching, including elevated sea temperatures, increased solar radiation, ocean acidification, pollution, overfishing, diseases, and physical damage. Shaun Stenning said

According to Shaun Stenning, Combatting coral bleaching requires collective action on a global scale. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protecting and restoring coral habitats, reducing pollution, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and fostering public education and community involvement, there are various avenues through which we can work together to preserve these vital ecosystems.

At 5 Star Marine, we stand in solidarity with these closures and remain committed to supporting conservation efforts in any way we can. As stewards of the oceans, it's our responsibility to ensure the longevity and health of these precious marine environments for generations to come.

For any inquiries about tours and activities, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Together, let's protect our oceans and the magnificent life they sustain.

[mangocheesecakeicecream]

Recall what we know about this notion of castration this phenomenon of castration as we've seen the math is simple phi minus phi equals object a who whoa whoaa hold up man don't be topping phi minus phi object a it sounds complicated right at this point you know that it's not actually that complicated mathematically speaking phi minus phi equal object a is as simple as 1 -1 equals 0 the first one is the imaginary object known in Lacan's preoedipal theory as the imaginary phallus usually written in the lowercase Greek phi this little anatomically looking ball and cock image of lowercase Greek phi that's our first one it's whatever the preoedipal child imagines the maternal figure to lack and hopes to become for them that's what this little phi (golden ratio) indicates we've shown in previous series castration occurs when a third party invoked by the maternal figure typically cuts into this fantasy figuration effectively denying mother and child alike access to this imaginary object this imaginary phallus and to the child the paternal figure says she doesn't have it and you can't be it for her now in Lacan's algebra this operation is written as minus phi a little subtraction sign in front of that lowercase Greek phi minus phi is the signifier here of the loss that the child sustains in this moment this is the loss of an imaginary object a loss which leaves behind an opening a Gap a hole a lack a space where the imaginary object was that is now vacant the algebraic symbol that we use to mark this absence this vacancy where nothing appears where nothing is Left Behind is object a which is every bit the zero point of the child's transformation into a subject and that zero point language is important here from the early' 60s forward Lacan thinks of object @ as a kind of zero point of Desire it's a figure of lack it is the zero that we get when we subtract one from itself 1 - 1 equal Zero phi minus phi equal object a and this is important because again it marks the transition from the preoedipal child into the living subject a living embodied subject who experiences lack which in turn begets desire which in turn draws the subject toward all sorts of supplemental metonymic objects in hopes of finding something to plug that hole in their existence the hole which in fact each of us is here's the problem though nothing quite fits nothing quite stacks up to the imaginary phallic object that they lost but they just keep trying as we do from one object of desire to the next ever in search of fulfillment:  fulfillment in place of loss and lack these supplemental objects can be numbered indeed that's all they are is a sequence 1 2 3 and so on and that's exactly how Lacan sees them as supplementary Surplus figures added to the original equation 1 - 1 equal 0 and 0 begets 1 2 three and so on now you can see what he's up to here and how it impinges on his thinking around castration phi minus phi equal  “Object a”  signifier of lack and then the one and the two and the three and the numbers that follow are figures of objects we use to try and plug that hole that lack signaled by object a this is simple math and I think by this simple math which has a nice logical twist to it what Lacan in this lecture calls mathematical logic you can see what he means in the second part of this passage on 74 that we just considered this is the story of zero and one only with one there cannot be any repetition such that for there to be repetition I don't mean for it to be gotten underway there has to be a third the one in this sequence from 0 to 1 to two to three and so on it does not repeat the zero before it but it nevertheless shows repetition underway and I think that's an important little caveat that you hear on page 74 here repetition is nevertheless underway even though the one doesn't repeat the zero for what else is this one but a sublimated metonymic stand in for the original one the imaginary phallus that was lost in the process of castration

Seminar XIX Mathematico Logic by Samuel McCormick

[meeravandaseera]

Waterfolk can be associated with other elements too

While waterpeople are primarily and solely associated with water, some of them bear associations with other elements in terms of the classical elements, namely earth, fire, and air. I will rather dive into this in regards to symbolism.

Edited "Fire and the Sea" by Henry John Stock in 1912.

~Fire~

This in general is thought of to be the contradicting element of water. If water and fire is seen side by side, it creates a strong contrast. Red and blue contradict each other in terms of color alongside. However, waterpeople could still bear connections to it. In regards to that, flames tend to have a slight blue tip in terms of color. Warmth and solar associations with waterfolk exist, too.

Maria da Manta from Portugal meaning "Mary of the Blanket", Maria Gancha namely "Mary Hook", Maria Ganta meaning "Mary of the Grid" or as in the Miranese language, Mariamanta, was said to live in wells, having hooks for hands in order to drag the youth in and drown them. While her appearance varied a lot, some would say she possessed eyes made of fire. Source: Maria Gancha - Portuguese Creatures and Legends Galore https://portuguesecreaturesandlegendsgalore.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/maria-gancha/

Edited "Wasser und Feuer" by Franz von Stuck in 1913.

Sulis is a humanoid, Celtic goddess from the United Kingdom who is both a water and solar deity. She was closely associated with the hot springs in Bath alongside. Source: Sulis, Goddess of Celtic Mythology | Characteristics & Depictions - Study. com https://study.com/academy/lesson/sulis-celtic-goddess-mythology-history.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQslCH2QEArMfaq5VE7QDgXuMQS3z55jnppUGbVGlpA3E7ldu2.

The Thai sea-maiden spirit called Phi thale ผีทะเล is said to appear as a mermaid or a beautiful woman, luring sailors. Sometimes a Phi Thale takes form as a St. Elmo's fire, basically a weather phenomenon caused by electrical discharges during thunderstorms. It seems to appear like faint luminosity or "fire" on pointed objects. St. Elmo's fire is accompanied by a noise like hissing and crackling. The Phi thale may also be considered to be related to electricity in this regard which is just as contradictory to water as it injures one upon touch in water. Sources: What is a Phi Thale (ผีทะเล)? - PAHUYUTH https://pahuyuth.com/en/glossar/phi-thale/ and Saint Elmo's Fire - Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/Saint-Elmos-fire

~Air~

This is something all living beings require and thus connect, but not all can fly or go with the winds. While waterpeople are thought of to primarily only reside in water bodies, some were capable of flying. The flying fish is something I associate them with regarding this.

"Flying Fish" by Herbert James Draper in 1910.

One version states that the seirenes of Greek mythology had been the daughters of Achelous, being the naiads of the Achelous river, namely acheloides before being turned into their seiren forms. Usually, they had been depicted with wings and the bodies of birds, luring sailors like they used to. They are an embodiment between the shore and the sea, connecting air and water in terms of symbolism. Source: SIRENS (Seirenes) - Half-Bird Women of Greek Mythology - Theoi Greek Mythology https://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Seirenes.html

"Ulysses and The Sirens" by John William Waterhouse in 1891.

The Catalan dones d'aigua were described with wings like those of butter- or dragonflies despite living underwater. One of them who lived in the Torre dels Encantats in Caldes d'Estrac would fly and launch herself into the air, only to descend like a bird down to the beach in order to bathe in the sea. Sources: Les dones d’aigua Elisenda Vilaró Móra http://www.elisendavilaromora.com/2012/03/les-dones-daigua/ and Llegenda de la Dona d'Aigua - Adjunament de Caldes d'Estrac https://caldetes.cat/fitxa.php?id=3414

Melusine also grew wings in order to fly away as she felt betrayed.

"Little Fairy Sisters" by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite for her "Fairyland" in 1926.

Shapeshifting waterpeople could turn into critters who could fly. For instance, yawkyawks could transform into dragon-flies and the dones d'aigua could turn into water blackbirds.

~Earth~

Almost all waterpeople from the world were capable of shedding their aquatic guise in order to go and venture upon the shore and amidst the forests. Many could shed theirs like the Celtic and Norse selkies, Gurindji karukayn, Irish merrows etc. and some would completely shapeshift in order to go ashore like the Brazilian boto encantado did. Anyhow, some waterpeople did not need to change at all. Water-horse-people like the kelpies could go ashore both in either humanoid or equine form. While some waterpeople were still bound to their aquatic origins, some were not depending on the type of waterperson.

Edited "Das Märchen" by Gustave Graef in 1881.

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Thanks for diving into this! :>

[crookedbirdwizard]

The Worst Videos of All Time About kubet soi tài khoản

I’ve always taken pride in having an open mind …

So, when the invitation came to visit Uri Geller at his estate in the English countryside back in the summer of 1987, I couldn’t pass the opportunity to personally experience the phenomenon he represents and/or channels.

Uri Geller has made a career out of being controversial. His claims of possessing paranormal talents have not necessarily polarized opinions as much as the outrageous outlets by which he seemingly prefers to display them. For example, Geller has, at one time or another, alleged to have:

– bent spoons and keys merely by concentrating on them,

– made a soccer ball move just before a Scottish penalty kick was taken during an international match against England, causing the shot to be missed and victory assured for the English,

– stopped the hands of time on Big Ben,

– advised families that messages from the dead would appear to them in symbolic acts,

– sent disorienting mental signals to KGB agents at the request of the CIA, and

– healed people’s afflictions merely by being close to them.

Uri Geller was an Israeli paratrooper who fought in the Six-Day War and dabbled in modeling and a small-time magician’s career before bursting onto the global oddity scene by apparently having access to a part of his brain that others didn’t. He seemingly had hack cf nhin xuyen tuong mien phi the powers to move objects and sense thoughts and do them well enough that major media and, yes, even major governments took notice. Results may have been mixed — the CIA, interestingly, doesn’t comment either way about their contact with Geller — but they all served to perpetuate his fame (or notoriety, according to the skeptics).

When we approached his mansion, there was no doubting that his exhibitions, books, television appearances and hobnobbing with politicos and celebrities had allowed him to amass considerable wealth. Geller met us in the foyer, immediately conveying the impression that he may be a shameless self-promoter in public, but at home, he was a gracious host. This was a social call, so he was casually dressed, soft-spoken and totally unpretentious. I couldn’t say that for the furniture in his drawing room, however, as the matching sofa, chairs and coffee table were composed of huge glass-shards held together by metal spines. They were more artwork than furniture, and I was quite glad we settled in the kitchen instead.

Inevitably, our conversation broached the topic of Geller’s talents. He asked if I wanted to see them for myself and, after receiving the cách nạp tiền vào kubet obvious response, he pulled a spoon from the utensil drawer and gave it to me to inspect. I can attest that it was a normal, everyday spoon; I tried to flex it and confirmed that its malleability was what one would expect from a common spoon.

Geller took it, kept it in clear view, and began to rub the stem in short, quick strokes from his index finger. Before my eyes, the spoon’s business end began a perpendicular rise, as if awakening from a nap. When it had formed a 90-degree angle, Geller stopped rubbing and handed me the spoon again. I felt the bent segment of the stem for signs of kubet - kubet88 - nhà cái uy tín hàng đầu việt nam heat, but there was none. I checked to see if the tensile strength had been diminished, but it had not.

He really did it.

Geller then asked me to pull any spoon from the drawer and he’d do it again. I noticed that they were made of sterling silver — ie- a normal metal — and wondered how many he’d buy during the course of a year. Meanwhile, cách chơi tài xỉu trên kubet he repeated the feat. The only factor I noticed that could have possibly come into play was that Geller made sure he was standing in the same place both times. There was a metal radiator very close to him, but I have no idea if that played any role in the result.

He then gave me a small notebook and pen and asked me to draw something simple. He stood away and there was no chance he could see what I did. As this was summer, I opted for something totally opposite from the season and sketched a Christmas tree with a star on top. I then closed the notebook and told him I was finished.

Geller reached for a totally separate piece of paper and pen. He sat at the table, thought đăng ký kubet for a moment and began to draw. He briefly stared at me and then returned to his task. It only took another minute for him to announce he was done. He put down his pen and held up his drawing.

It was a Christmas tree, with a star on top.

I was impressed. I almost wished I had something he could heal.

I could not resist asking one off-the-wall question. I knew a prominent shipbuilding family in Spain who had access to the records of many galleons which disappeared on return voyages from the New World. Many of them were laden with gold. Had Geller ever been asked to ‘divine’ for precious metals underwater?

He didn’t bat an eye. “No,” he replied, “But I don’t know why I couldn’t.”

He pulled a book from a nearby shelf and opened it to a section of photographs in the middle. The topic was Uri Geller. The photos were allegedly taken with a sensitivity that exceeded the spectrum of light. There seemed to be a ‘cloud’ between Geller’s head and a small object of his concentration, such as a ball. The inference was that his mental projection was being physically ‘captured’ on film, joining his mind with the matter on which he was focused.

I ultimately did report to the Spanish magnates what I had seen and what I suggested. They were more than interested. One of their scions promised to get back to me, and he did, but somewhere during the course of our days, the momentum to pursue such a project faded.

I did pay closer attention to Uri Geller in the next few years. The two displays I witnessed were clearly his top talents; I read accounts of similar feats from others who had met him. However, Geller wasn’t as successful when he attempted to expand his range. For instance, he bought a soccer team, Exeter, and said he’d keep his mind off the pitch. I guess he did, as they were relegated to a lower division under his chairmanship.

Allegedly, Geller did later claim to avail his services to oil and gold companies. He said he got results, but that nobody wanted to disclose he was the secret to their success. He’s since written a number of books — some of the holistic tomes are actually quite logical and devoid of anything paranormal — and continues to enjoy the company of celebrities.

I have no idea about his talents beyond what I saw. I am convinced that what I witnessed was authentic. My lingering thought is what Geller’s displays to me could portend for the human condition. It’s a fact that 90% of our cerebrum’s utility is yet to be understood. Did all of us really have the powers of telekinesis and telepathy?

Those are deep thoughts, and I’m certainly open to further suggestions. In the meantime, if I ever come across shipping records which list a cargo of golden spoons lost at sea, I know who I’m going to call.

[imitytravels2019]

Day 1: Explore the Old City (Icherisheher) 🏰

Start your journey by immersing yourself in Baku's rich history. Wander through the narrow streets of the Old City, visit landmarks like the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Enjoy local cuisine at a traditional restaurant.

Day 2: Modern Baku & Flame Towers 🌆

Discover the modern side of Baku. Explore the Flame Towers and take in panoramic views of the city. Visit Heydar Aliyev Center, an architectural masterpiece. Stroll along the Boulevard and experience the vibrant atmosphere.

Day 3: Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes ��️

Embark on a day trip to Gobustan, home to ancient rock carvings. Explore the Gaval Dash Museum and witness mud volcanoes, a unique natural phenomenon. Return to Baku in the evening.

Day 4: Baku Boulevard & Caspian Sea 🌊

Spend a leisurely day along Baku Boulevard. Enjoy a boat ride on the Caspian Sea or relax in the seaside parks. Visit the Carpet Museum and indulge in Azerbaijani tea at one of the seaside cafes.

Day 5: Day Trip to Gabala 🏞️

Venture to the scenic town of Gabala for a day surrounded by nature. Explore Tufandag Mountain Resort, visit Nohur Lake, and savor local flavors. Return to Baku in the evening.

Note: Adjust the itinerary based on personal preferences and local events. Ensure to check opening hours of attractions and consider local cultural events during your stay. Safe travels! ✈️🌍 #BakuItinerary #TravelAdventure

[daytura]

2 things:

lol. lmao. -- AI models fed AI-generated data quickly spew nonsense, July 24th 2024. -- A phenomenon dubbed "model collapse", previously discovered/denoted as "MAD" (model autophagy disorder) a year prior on July 4th 2023, the outputs of AI models trained on AI-generated (synthetic?) data quickly degenerate and become, at least to human perception and sensibilities, useless. Of course, tech companies like Microsoft in their Phi-2 lineup have trained their models on smaller, curated datasets of synthetic data and high-quality webpage content, so it seems that synthetic data quality poses a real differentiator between a MAD language model and a coherent, lightweight assistant. AI slop are the equivalent of digital plastic in that they are low-quality or average information quality, push out "artisan" human writing such as blogposts and social media activity, and simply accumulate in digital spaces without deletion/degradation/algorithmic suppression.

Good, readable, information dense, human-written text will become a limited and highly prized human resource, so writers should continue to refine their writing skills even as language models can refactor and edit their work for them. Barring select and judicial use of uncensored base/foundational language models through useful user interfaces and experiences like Janus' Loom in Python or Celeste's Loomsidian extension for Obsidian, few if any reinforced language models will ever be creative. Reinforced language models follow human prompts and instructions well, but they trade specific object-level information creation for more meta-level instruction-execution. Reinforced models also have stylistic difficulties; rarely can they replicate a specific writer's style when instructed to do so, because fine-tuned formatting exerts more influence on generations than normal prompting (with the exception of "jailbreaking" prompts, but even this is tenuous).

reinforcement learned AI slop as digital plastic; human-written text as a limited resource

[renatomarini]

[frogfrizz]

FreenBecky (BeckFreen) and WLW representation after Gap the Series

I’m once again pulled into the world of Gap the Series, but in particular, the rich, warm fandom that has become FreenBecky or on occasion, BeckFreen, in its wake. As we all grapple with Gap the Series finally ending, the fandom seems to have gravitated towards the main stars, namely Rebecca “Becky” Armstrong and Freen Sarocha. This is a thing unto itself and vastly different from the fan service that the Rich Man’s Daughter gave us.

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Here, we find an army of fans translating nearly all content from the actors across Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram, and Weibo from the Thai language to others’:

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It’s a concerted effort among a web of individual to fan-club-run accounts that drum up enormous coverage, enthusiasm, admiration, funds for billboard ads or fan projects, and even gifts for the pair.

The fan community is self-sustaining in its growth; it is massive in Southeast Asia and South America, hashtags trending in one country or another, and even globally nearly every day. I have the impression that this fandom never sleeps and there is new content to traverse and giggle over every 12-hour cycle. It’s refreshing to see this level of self-sustained, growing adulation for actors of an LGBT show in countries that have traditionally been so conservative in their views and sorely underrepresented in mainstream media.

But it isn’t just the fans. There is consistent, honest regard in Freen and Becky’s interactions with each other, a world of memes and a language of their own that they share between themselves and with the fans (ex. “mami” and “honey” lines, the “phi-nong” interactions *wink-wink*).

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We have so little of this attention and enthusiasm for and in the LGBT community with mainstream actors, but these two! They demonstrate a commitment to the fans that is unwavering and unprecedented. They are clear and vocal about their acceptance of the LGBT community, which make up so much of their fan base, trumpeting their advocacy at every opportunity simply by showing up together.

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And oh! Do they have opportunity. They sell record amounts of product as the faces for a variety of brands on live streaming –from make-up, to magazines, to something as innocuous as seaweed chips.

Together or individually, they are constantly being promoted in magazines or on bright, LED billboards in Thailand and even so far as New York’s Times Square:

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A magazine seems to be released nearly every week, and it has left fans languishing with empty pockets as they faithfully try to collect every single one. Though these magazines aren’t distributed internationally, an informal network of locals purchase them for international fans (or interfans, as they’re called), and ship them out at the buyer’s expense, which interfans are more than willing to cover.

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Freen and Becky are adored, loved, and fiercely protected. It’s an amazing phenomenon to watch, and even more extraordinary to contemplate that their popularity has brought their relatively new promoters IdolFactory tremendous exposure and a mountain of ad cash. To an extent, because of such exponential growth, the company has been criticized for poor security and an inability to cater for a large fan base during events as it continues to hire woefully small, inadequate venues.

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We deserve to be heard. LGBT content, specifically wlw content, is valuable, loved, adored. If it came to just the bottom line, it is also incredibly profitable. What a message to send to media creators, to brands! I want this to be heard loudly, and for media executives to realize that they are missing out by cancelling so many wlw-centred shows on their streaming services:

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I wish FreenBecky every success, good health, and happiness.

I want Gap the Series to have even more exposure and recognized as the phenomenon that it is –as the first wlw web series that has breached more than 17M collective views on YouTube. It is the singular show pushing very, very hard against the norm: whether against the persistent cancellations of many wlw shows, catering to a mainly Western audience, or the more Western narrative perpetuated in majority of famous LGBT media today.