#shoutout saturdays.

[xluciifer]

This is the first ever Shoutout Saturday post!! I've entered +100 roleplayer accounts into a spinner and let the wheel of fate decide! I will be doing this every week to honor more of my followers and bring a little light onto their roleplay blogs! Please reblog to spread and promote their blogs. It's nice being seen in such a large community. ❤️👑

@holoharbinger / @creationtainted / @etcrnalust

Sai is absolutely such a joy to know and roleplay with. As much as they are funny and kind, I admire greatly their handle on their muses ( Vox/Adam/Asmodeus ). Though I've only roleplayed with their Vox, I do read their interactions on their other accounts and it always blows me away how they can jump from muse to muse and have their voices sing every time. Definitely worth the follow and getting to know better. I'll always recommend them. ❤️

@helluvaflames

Alyssa isn't someone I talk to often. But from the times I had, they're a total sweetheart who's always willing to compromise and plot together. Incredibly understanding; and don't get me started on their portrayals. They roleplay 8 characters from Helluva Boss and even if I haven't had the pleasure of really getting to roleplay with them or see everyone in their arsenal at play, I really think they have an amazing grasp of Stolas and Fizzarolli. ❤️

@infernalfated

Jazzy has a relatively newer blog to the fandom! She roleplays Velvette, Vaggie, Cherri, Emily, Lute and Frank! Which I think is an interesting arsenal of characters to roleplay all together on his little roster. I haven't gotten to speak to them much nor roleplay with them, but the little bit I've seen has been enjoyable so far! Seems like life has gotten a little much for them but I'm sure some new faces and friends could be just what they need. ❤️

[diningwiththeasquiths]

Happy Coelacanth Saturday to those who celebrate! Ran into this beauty at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in The Netherlands yesterday 😍

Such a nice surprise 🥰

[mice-rats-daily]

Today's rats are the members of Mr. Mike's Rickey Rat Club, an SNL sketch from 1977!

[wizardofgoodfortune]

FERDINAND KINGSLEY as BRANDON YARROW Midsomer Murders, S22E01: The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy dedicated to the anon in @softest-punk's inbox

[tidiestpegasus]

stand for the flag

[itswilliamleonard]

many such cases, it seems

[msnihilist]

"Warriors" by Imagine Dragons, cover by 2WEI ft. Edda Hayes

[airenyah]

How BAD BUDDY SERIES | EP.11 [4/4] Tricked the Fandom

Those who were there watching Bad Buddy live will remember the chaos that ensued after episode 11 (my beloved) and with it the episode 12 preview (derogatory) dropped. Watching a happy and hopeful episode, ending in a lovely montage with an even lovelier song, being told things such as "we became two people who can’t be just friends" or "I want you to know that this world can’t change someone like me either", only to be punched in the gut by "Pat and I broke up" in the very next moment. Those of you who were there will remember how – after the fandom had finally picked up its shattered pieces – there was a scramble to figure out what the hell was happening exactly, how the hell we even got to this point.

And you will also remember the fandom deciding on a specific scene being The Breakup Scene. But how can that be? How can a breakup scene even exist when we know (in retrospective) that they never actually broke up? Did the fandom just collectively hallucinate a scene that wasn't there?

Well, no. Of course not. I think the reason why it worked, the reason why this scene managed to trick the fandom into believing that this was actually the breakup talk was because for one terrifying moment Pran himself thinks it's a breakup talk. However, the fandom was so blinded by the ep 12 preview that it completely missed one key factor from that scene which Pran did realize: it's not in fact a breakup, but the exact opposite of it.

So let's get into it, let's take a closer look at Bad Buddy Ep. 11 [4/4] (01:58 - 05:15) and Pran's emotional rollercoaster during this specific scene:

The scene starts out with Pat sitting on the bench, lost in thought. His exact thought process here is for the viewer to decide, but whatever he is reflecting on has to do with him finally accepting the inevitability of having to back home. And considering his upcoming monologue, he's probably also thinking about his love for Pran and Pran's love for him.

His thinking gets interrupted when Pran walks into the scene, dangling the shirts into Pat's face. They have an interaction about the shirts, Pat puts one on while Pran can't keep his hands off of him, they exchange some words and Pran doesn't really notice Pat's pensive mood, when suddenly –

Pat grabs Pran's hand. Pran was not expecting that, and he looks up at Pat in surprise, asking a silent What is it, what's going on? And I think it's only here that Pran really notices the weird mood Pat is in.

Pat says "thank you" and although Pran looks concerned about Pat's sudden mood change, Pat's words also make Pran smile, though he's still very confused, having absolutely no context for Pat's emotional state and thus having no idea where this is suddenly coming from. "Thank you for what?" Pran asks, still with that searching look in his eyes that asks What's gotten into you all of a sudden? Is everything alright?

Pat replies "For trying to make a silly guy like me happy". And Pran's smile falls just a little bit as he realizes that this? really isn't just Pat being his usual sappy self, this right here is a Serious™ conversation indeed:

Finally, Pran too has arrived in serious mode completely. He now shifts his attention fully to Pat, listening intently to Pat's words, staying focused on Pat the entire time.

Pat says "I know that sooner or later we will need to go back." This gets a very subtle smile out of Pran (you can see how the corner of his mouth on the right side of the screen goes up just a tiniest bit):

Pran reacts to those words, because this has been their conflict throughout the entire episode so far: Pran being realistic, having accepted from the start that they would have to return at some point while Pat was so desperately trying to stay in that pretense that they could just make a new life somewhere else and not turn back, refusing to acknowledge that in the long run this just wouldn't work out. But now Pat is finally acknowledging this, letting Pran know that he understands and that they're on the same page about this. "I know too well",* Pat says and Pran looks like he's about to cry from adoration for Pat pls he's so in love takes that acknowledgement in, still with a hint of a smile on his face.

*(Side note: I seem to hear ทำไม​กูจะไม่รู้ว่ะ (tammai-goo-jà-mâi-róo-wâ) and I think the more literal translation of this sentence would actually be something like "Why wouldn't I know?". Though I'd have to ask a Thai native to confirm as I don't trust my own Thai skills yet. Anyway, I just thought the rhetorical question was interesting in regard to Pran reacting to Pat's statement, bc the rhetorical question addresses Pran more directly compared to the declarative sentence from the subtitles. His reaction is kind of like a reply to that rhetorical question.)

But that hint of a smile is wiped right off Pran's face when Pat continues with "But I just want to stay as long as we can."

And this the moment where the thought hits Pran for the first time that Pat's speech might actually lead to a breakup. He is confused (why would they need to break up over this?) and there is now fear and worry in his eyes. He looks a little scared, his mouth twitches a little, accompanied by the tiniest headshake and there are many questions written all over his face: What are you talking about?? Where is this going?? No, it can't be... Are you implying what I think you're implying?? I don't follow...

And Pat just keeps going: "Be with you for at least one more day."

One more day. That very much does sound like a breakup, doesn't it? Especially if you're already half expecting one. This line confirms Pran's fear of Pat actually being in the process of ending their relationship, leaving Pran on the verge of tears.

But Pran is a fighter and he's not giving in that easily. He sniffs away his rising tears and says "What are you talking about? Get dressed. The bar is opening soon."

What are you saying? We're not breaking up. We're staying here, we'll work at the bar and we'll be together. It'll be fine, don't worry.

Now it's Pran's turn to deflect. To indulge in that fantasy of being able to just run away together into the sunset where everything is all sunshine and rainbows. Because Pran would much rather face the hardships that they might run into if they actually stayed at the beach together than go back home to live a life without Pat. I can be anywhere as long as I have you.

If this is Pat letting him go, Pran really doesn't want to hear it:

Unfortunately, the scene cuts to Pat really quickly, but I just need you all to appreciate Pran's pouty puppy eyes at the end there, because they're the saddest thing I've ever seen:

I won't let you do this, his eyes say. Please don't do this to me, his eyes say. Please tell me you're not really doing this, his eyes say, tell me you're coming to work at Uncle Yod's bar with me. We're staying here, together, you hear me?

Except then Pat surprises Pran yet again. And here comes the part that the fandom completely overlooked in the light of the ep 12 preview:

Because then Pat says "Nobody works on their honeymoon."

And it's absolutely hilarious how Pran's brain immediately gets stuck in "error 404 not found" mode. You can literally see the loading circle going round and round in his brain as he tries to comprehend what Pat has just said:

Honeymoon?? Why are you suddenly talking about something that's related to weddings? Weren't we breaking up a second ago? What in the world is going on?

"You never leave me. You fight alongside me. That makes me feel very happy." Pat says and that's when Pran realizes. This conversation was never about a breakup. This is a conversation about commitment. It's an acknowledgment of Pran's love for Pat and the commitment he's shown over the course of their relationship. And it's a promise that Pat appreciates it, has appreciated it in the past and will appreciate it in the future. Pat has more or less just said his wedding vows to Pran.

And that's when Pran can no longer hold back his tears. Partly due to the relief that he won't lose Pat and partly because he's so moved by Pat's speech, by Pat's love.

And then Pat tells Pran that he's finally ready to go home: "I will let Uncle Yod know that we quit. Wait for me here."

And with that Pat brings closure to the conflict of this episode. They are finally going back home, they are finally going to face their parents. But in this scene right here Pat and Pran made it clear to each other that they'll be doing so with full commitment to one other – they will be doing so together, and that's a promise. They really did just essentially get married on their little beach getaway. They got more or less engaged on the staircase in ep 10 and now in ep 11 they are following up on that engagement. This trip really was their little honeymoon. And this calls for a celebration:

"It’s our last night on this honeymoon. I will not just stay in and be lonely. If we aren’t going to work, then let’s get drunk."

You see, for an entire week the fandom was so blinded by the ep 12 preview (derogatory) and the prospect of a looming breakup that unlike Pran it completely missed the part where Pat points out that they're on a honeymoon. And who goes on a honeymoon? People who just got married.

BONUS:

Can we just appreciate Pran's face when Pat says he'll tell Uncle Yod about quitting:

You fucker really had me thinking we were breaking up for a hot moment there when the whole time this was actually a wedding. I was worried and scared for notHING, can you believe this man

[elvenbeard]

🏳️‍🌈 Vince & Kerry at Night City Pride (1/10) 🏳️‍⚧️

The first but not the last time they're going to NC Pride together :3 Japantown is decked out in rainbow colors, fitting for the city's party district. Vince had been to Pride before, but this is the first time he's attending fully content and confident in himself, looking back on a long and rocky road to get there. Being able to go with Kerry really makes the day (even if he can only keep him on his shoulders for so long xD but worth it!)

There's more to come, many shenanigans and shippy stuff mostly, but I wanted to kick my pride-themed posts off with this set (inspired by similar pics I've seen done by @the-quick-r3d-f0x and @pinkyjulien !!). I legit teared up making these (and typing this now 😭) seeing them both, but especially Vince, so happy and at ease and yeah... kadsöfasfjdsd like, 10 years before this he never could have dreamed of this moment.

Happy Pride 🌈

[allthingsobrien]

john mulaney looking hot as stefon's lawyer on snl

[xluciifer]

It's Shoutout Saturday!! I've entered +100 roleplayer accounts into a spinner and let the wheel of fate decide! I will be doing this every week to honor more of my followers and bring a little light onto their roleplay blogs! Please reblog to spread and promote their blogs. It's nice being seen in such a large community. ❤️👑

@hzbinsouled

Moonbeam is someone I've followed for a while now! We talk on very rare occasions but I enjoy seeing them on my dash and interact and roleplay with who they do. The mun is really sweet and they have a wide arrange of muses they roleplay! Even some I don't see much of! I hope to roleplay with them one day soon. ❤️

@cacology

Pan is relatively new! They've been a little busy with life but their writing has been enjoyable to witness with @culling and in general. From the little we've gotten to talk, I love them already and the approach they're going with with their Vox. They should be around soon and we potentially have a thread here going soon and I'm so excited. ❤️

@redemptsin

Fae is another person who we've only recently gotten to follow each other back! I've admired them from afar for a little and adore their mun! They're currently on a hiatus for vacation but their writing is such a treat to see when they're around to roleplay! Another roleplayer I haven't gotten the chance to write with yet but I'm looking forward to it once they're around. ❤️

[cringeborg-moved]

Annabelle Dress Recolor

Happy Saturday, or as we call it where I'm from, big Wednesday. Remember that time I recolored something for the first time? I've made a recolor of my recolor now. The texture itself is mostly the same, except that I removed the rose from the waistband. More info and images below the cut.

72 swatches(!)

Various color combinations loosely based on the Historian Palette

For toddlers

Tagged as feminine

Found in long dresses

You need the mesh - get it here (recolor, mesh included) or here (original dress)

All LODs

Appropriately tagged and disabled for random

Display index 1828

No custom thumbnail

All screenshots are entirely unedited

Download (Mediafire, free, no adfly)

[risingshards]

Storyteller Saturday Challenge: Comps

For this Storyteller Saturday, I'm gonna try something a lil different, and practice my comps. Normally I'm a big salty baby about comps and get crabby coming up with them, but it is a valuable skill to have. I'm not gonna keep it to recent books or anything and am just gonna try and find the best nice sounding comps for my series.

Feel free to try this too with your WIP!!

First up is of course...

RISING SHARDS is a mix of Little Witch Academia and yuri series such as Adachi and Shimamura, Kase San and Yamada, as well as comedy series like Nichijou with a dash of fantasy action adventure in an almost Star Wars-y fashion.

The series blends magic school life (though RS characters are closer to werewolves than witches but still), wlw romance, goofiness, and fantasy action with a huge cast told in an ongoing web novel format.

[portandstarboardcosplay]

Nel from Fire Emblem Engage made it to MCM this weekend!

📸: jaronali.photo on Insta (linktree)

Cosplay thoughts under the cut.

My fifth cosplay in uhhh three(?) years, having only picked up a sewing machine in 2022. But hell, this the one I'm most proud of.

I had to rush making this one (as I do all my cosplays), but my work schedule meant the crunch was particularly bad this time, and there are still plenty of bits that I haven't finished. Note to self: don't ever attempt a costume this complex in 10 days again.

My to-do list looks something like:

Remake the armour on her arms (they kept getting ripped off in the crowds 😔)

Add more trim to the bolero, add hooks & eyes to keep it attached to the bodice

Make accessories (dragonstone, mini dragon!Rafal, pact ring)

Remake the collar (not at 1 a.m. the night before because I forgot about it, whoops)

Repaint and weather the armour so the details are more visible (using proper paint and primer this time, instead of PVA glue and "direct to metal" spray paint like an idiot)

Weather and add "dirt" to the battle-damaged skirts

Finish Represailles' blade and actually make the shaft. Once I move house I'll have a bit more space to work in, and I can start sanding/mayyyybe dremel it if the new place has a garden

Style wig with heat this time

Buy a mannequin so I can make alterations without accidentally sewing things to my own body 😭

That being said, for a boned corset, the bodice was actually super comfortable and kept everything in really well. I could wear it the whole day (and even run in it!) and it held up with zero discomfort or slippage.

If I can get it all sorted in time, with a bit of luck I'm hoping to enter her into the showcase at MCM/EGX this autumn...

Despite all the flaws, I'm super psyched to see how it came out, and the photographer did a great job! He made me feel like a million dollars (although the wind made it difficult to shoot and my feet were killing me the whole time, haha). Tbh I can't recommend him highly enough.

Roll on October!

[justifiedmadness]

It's the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's time to dim the lights, light the candles and set the mood for Spoken Word Wednesday.  And of course we have the music to make the night complete.  Tune in and bring a friend (or several!) and let's vibe together!  Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing."  Originally aired at https://www.blogtalkradio.com/justifiedmadness/2024/08/04/shoutout-saturday-8-3-2024 Support the Podcaster: Join My Patreon Squad I'm on Cameo Join My Fanbase CashApp Me PayPal Me Venmo Me Become a Justified Madness Extra Supporter Music and Audio Featured This Episode: "She's Just the Homie (spoken word)" - Mello Jones c/o Voices in Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHIRo8xFyLU "Get Involved" - Raphael Saadiq ft. Q-Tip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg9RxdeGPgI "Cross My Mind" - Jill Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z412fgh4Mu4 "No Ordinary Love" - Sade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcWHZc8s2I "Black-Bird (spoken word)" - Team Nashville (Brave New Voices 2023) c/o Youth Speaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6l3WsLsMg "Can You Stand the Rain" - New Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6l3WsLsMg

[taylovelinus]

my favorite eurovision entries this year are definitely Greece and Italy and for a while Greece's entry was my #1 but after listening to them back to back a few times in a row.............. I'm so sorry to the beautiful and glorious nation of Greece but Italy might be my favorite actually