#suris skeptic

[screpdoodle]

Since I've been back at work, I've gotten in a rhythm of having @/suristheskeptic on in the background. I've been watching him for a while now, and I'm not even sure how this idea popped into my noggin, but I finally put it to digital paper.

Meet Black Forest cookie! My rendition of Suris' avatar as a character from Cookie Run! I didn't draw it (though I may in the future) but I imagine his humanoid slime alt being a skin, and either 'blob slime Suris' or Blizzy being his combi pet.

I also just stole Shwartzwalder's hammer- but let's not focus on that XDD

[missnyan64]

whatever quarrels we have with each other, leftist, liberal, socialist, communist, anarchist... we need to put them aside now, and work together to ensure that our country will be better off if we act with trump in office than if we took inaction...

and before anyone makes a rebuttal, for any reason at all-

WE

HAVE

NO

CHOICE

i am scared...

and i have no doubt that many of you are, too, for one reason or another...

we have to take responsibility now, whether or not its our fault...

we need each other...

we need to strengthen the weakest of us...

and we need the ones who have been duped: by the system, and those who exploit said system...

and this below will have to be our foundation...

I'm certain this is on Tumblr somewhere, but I haven't seen it around, so I'm sharing it myself

[agentnatesewell]

I’m on episode 7 of x-files and I understand your vision. Rook and Rebecca 100%

Hello Chrys, beloved!! Thank you for this message - you see the vision!!

The first season is so good, and the first seven has some fantastic episodes - The Pilot, Deep Throat, Squeeze, Conduit, etc etc

I’ve been thinking a lot about Rook and Rebecca in the Mulder and Scully lens (also, this is how Suri imagined her parents were when she was younger, sort of out them in their shoes, not knowing anything about Rook and Rebecca being so, well, absent - what she had to create in her own vision. Maybe tried to idolize her mother as a Scully type - Scully is a Suri role model). The more I have thought about it, the more I couldn’t stop thinking about it! It works so well for the Rook and Rebecca in mine and Suri’s mind

Despite the fact that both Rook and Rebecca are aware of the supernaturals amongst them, and Rebecca being an agent while Rook was a liaison - it fits so well that Rook was the believer while Rebecca was the skeptic (skewed, of course, as they would both know of the Echo World, even with his limited access - but Rook believing they weren’t alone even beyond who came from or originated from the EW, the extraterrestrials; Rebecca a skeptic to his beliefs because she knows enough from her access to the what the Agency told her). Rook not so trusting of The Agency, Rebecca trusting of the Agency based on the facts they’ve presented her. Disagreeing on whether humans should know of the supernatural population, etc

Also, to relate back to the first seven episodes, can’t you see Rook using this artists rendition as proof of something/someone in the woods?

Squeeze is related to an all time episode coming later in the season, Tombs, and has THIS Mulder and Scully interaction that is SO -!! Rook and Rebecca

(from Reddit)

ALSO!! The next episode is Ice - I have a feeling you will really like that episode

[rajeevsuri221]

The Challenges and Triumphs of Rajeev Suri's Tenure at Nokia

When Rajeev Suri took the helm as CEO of Nokia in 2014, the company was at a crossroads. Once a dominant force in mobile phones, Nokia had seen its market share dwindle as competitors surged ahead with innovations that left the Finnish giant struggling to keep up. Suri, however, was no stranger to challenges. Having spent years at Nokia and playing a pivotal role in its network infrastructure division, he had the expertise and strategic vision to steer the company toward a new era. His tenure was marked by bold decisions, significant restructuring, and a commitment to technological evolution.

Steering Nokia Through a Transformational Phase

At the time of Rajeev Suri’s appointment, Nokia had just sold its mobile handset business to Microsoft, a move that many saw as the end of an era. With this major shift, the company needed to redefine itself. Instead of trying to reclaim its lost position in consumer electronics, Suri focused on telecommunications infrastructure, a field where Nokia had substantial expertise. This strategic pivot was crucial in keeping the company relevant in an industry that was evolving at breakneck speed.

Under his leadership, Nokia made aggressive moves to strengthen its position in the network business. The acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent in 2015 was one of the most defining moments of his tenure. This $16.6 billion deal expanded Nokia’s capabilities, allowing it to compete directly with industry giants like Ericsson and Huawei. It was a bold and risky move, but one that demonstrated Suri’s ability to think big and execute even bigger.

Battling Market Challenges and Intense Competition

While the Alcatel-Lucent acquisition provided Nokia with a much-needed boost, it also came with significant challenges. Integrating two large organizations, each with its own culture, technologies, and market strategies, was no small feat. Rajeev Suri prosecution had to ensure that the transition was smooth, and that operational efficiencies were maximized.

Competition in the telecom sector was fierce. Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE were expanding aggressively, often undercutting competitors with lower pricing. Meanwhile, 5G technology was becoming the next battleground, and Nokia needed to stay ahead of the curve. Suri’s approach was to invest heavily in research and development, ensuring that Nokia remained at the forefront of innovation. His commitment to technology advancements allowed the company to secure key contracts in the emerging 5G space, cementing its place as a serious contender in the next generation of telecommunications.

Leading Through Financial Uncertainty

Despite these strategic advancements, Rajeev Suri’s tenure wasn’t without financial hurdles. Nokia faced periods of fluctuating revenues, as the telecom infrastructure market remained highly competitive and investment-heavy. Investors and analysts often scrutinized the company’s profitability, and Suri had to navigate through waves of skepticism about Nokia’s long-term viability.

One of the major financial struggles came when Nokia’s 5G rollout faced delays. While the company was making strides in developing next-generation technology, competitors were moving swiftly, and Nokia had to accelerate its efforts to catch up. Suri’s leadership during these turbulent times ensured that the company remained resilient. He focused on cost-cutting measures, improving operational efficiencies, and striking strategic partnerships that would bolster Nokia’s market position.

The Triumphs That Defined His Leadership

Despite the hurdles, Rajeev Suri’s time at Nokia was marked by numerous successes. He was instrumental in transforming the company from a struggling mobile manufacturer into a global leader in telecom infrastructure. His ability to execute large-scale acquisitions, drive innovation, and push Nokia into the 5G era showcased his exceptional leadership qualities.

One of the key achievements of his tenure was Nokia’s position as a major player in 5G technology. While the company faced initial setbacks, it eventually secured contracts with major telecom providers worldwide, proving its capability in delivering next-generation network solutions. This was a significant turnaround from where Nokia stood when Suri first took over.

Moreover, his strategic vision ensured that Nokia remained a relevant and formidable force in the industry. By the time he stepped down as CEO in 2020, the company was in a much stronger position than when he first assumed leadership. His tenure demonstrated that even in the face of adversity, calculated risks and strategic foresight could pave the way for success.

The Legacy of Rajeev Suri at Nokia

Looking back at Rajeev Suri’s tenure, it’s clear that his leadership left a lasting impact on Nokia. He took charge during one of the company’s most uncertain periods and turned it into a competitive powerhouse in the telecom industry. His ability to drive transformation, make bold business moves, and embrace technological advancements helped redefine Nokia’s identity in the modern era.

While his journey at Nokia had its fair share of challenges, the triumphs far outweighed the setbacks. His story serves as a testament to resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead a global enterprise through an era of significant change. Even after his departure, the foundation he built continues to influence the company’s trajectory in the ever-evolving world of telecommunications.

[indigopines]

Proud of this one-- Slime Suris'es escaping their jars >:D (Suris the Skeptic on Youtube). I fully animated this and imho I'm proud of the loop. This gif is compressed to hell, but eventually I might put it on my non-existent youtube channel at a higher quality

[fabulous-gabulous-theartist]

Fan art of one of my favorite Youtubers, Suris.  Neko Suris in their beach day outfit.

[nekosuris]

STOP MAKING ME SAY IT

[kaldr-ulfr]

Fan art for a streamer I follow, got the idea when they showed footage for a game call Little Misfortune

[somethingfyshie]

So I keep forgetting to upload all these things and they’re kinda old now. Ahaha sorry.

They were all fun fanarts that I did though of @nekosuris and the characters surrounding his channel. 

Pictured here: Bagel Suris (with catboi cream cheese), 3 drawings of Blizzy Chan, Suris between slime and physical, Jessica wants to taste slime hair too, and finally: Long Suris.

More to come in a minute. :D

[syphixdraws]

WIP of some fanart I'm doing. Forgot to post more here.

[asheternal]

I rarely do youtuber fan art but Suris the Skeptic is chill and clowns on weirdos so why not

press x to hammer

[azurowle]

Hunter Avallone, an idiot: I assume that gay people want me because how could you not want me i mean look at me

me, a bisexual trans man: congrats you’re the blandest twink i’ve ever laid eyes on. now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to go look at something with actual sex appeal, like black mildew.

[suristheskeptic-blog]

Just a video I did. Enjoy!

[arabela25]

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[mythos-writes]

I saw Myself in You

Loki x reader 

Plot: You had been working with the Avengers for a couple of years. When Thor brought Loki back to Earth to work with them, many of the Avengers were very skeptical. But you. When you start to get closer, feelings start to grow.   

Word Count: 2992 

Warnings: Fluff, angst, flashbacks, longer than the normal Fic I write, 

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(Y/N) had just gotten back to the compound after a month away in Wakanda, as an ambassador of the Avengers and helping T’Challa with some other diplomatic issues, and Suri helped her with her prosthetic arm. She was just looking forward to some R&R around the compound before the next mission.  But luck wasn’t on her side. 

It was late and just wanted to go to her room and sleep off the nasty jet lag, but as soon as she had walked into the lounge room of the compound, she was greeted by Tony, Steve, Nat, Bruce, Wanda, Clint, Bucky, Sam, Vision and Peter standing around Thor and Loki, who was in shackles. 

“Um, what is going on here?” she questions while getting closer to the circle of heroes. Steve turns to greet her before saying, 

“Thor had just informed us that Odin had sentenced Loki down to Earth to work with us, as part of his punishment for destroying New York.”

(Y/N) looked at the raven-haired god and noticed that he wouldn’t meet her gaze and kept his towards the ground.   

“Ok, now where will he be staying?” she questions. Before Steve could get a word in, Tony jumped in. 

“He will be staying in the same cell he was in when he first came to New York.” (Y/N) looked at Tony, completely shocked at his words. 

“What?” 

“There is no changing my mind (Y/N). He destroyed almost all of New York City and had done many wrong things up in Asgard too,” Tony says. 

“So, just because he had something wrong in his past, that gives you the reason to put them in a cell?” she questions. 

“(Y/N/N), you are going to have to calm down,” Steve tries.  

“No, cause this isn’t fair to him. Do you remember when Fury came to you Tony to show you my file, and how did I arrive at the compound?” she says while looking at them. 

“That isn’t the same,” Natasha tries to defuse the situation. 

“Oh but it is. Just because I don’t have god-like powers, doesn’t mean that I can’t cause that same amount of damage,” she says before walking off. 

(Y/N) walks right to her room and just collapses onto her bed. Flashbacks to that day were coming back vividly… 

~Flashback~ 

(Y/N) was sitting in a chair in just a pair of pants and a sports bra. (Y/N) couldn’t remember what day it was, let alone what year it was. Hydra soldiers stood guard around her and doctors were strapping her to a chair and attaching electrodes to her body. Someone walks up to her and sits down in front of her.

“Mission report.”

(Y/N) stayed quiet. This earns her a backhand. When she brings her head back around and looks into the man's eyes. 

“Mission report,” he repeats. 

“Mission successful,” was all she said. The man nods before standing up. 

“Wip her.”  

They pushed her back into the chair and then placed a mouthguard in her mouth, which was almost worn through. 

~End of Flashback~ 

(Y/N) felt herself being shaken awake. She jets up and is greeted by a worried Steve and Bucky. Bucky sits down beside her and places his arm around her shoulder. 

“Are you alright? We were on our way to check up on you and heard some commotion coming from inside” Steve says. 

“ Yeah, just some flashbacks, that's all.” 

The two super soldiers look at each other then back at her. 

“Do you want to talk about it?” Bucky asks. 

(Y/N) quickly shakes her head no. They knew that they couldn’t push her too much or she wouldn’t tell them anything for months on end. 

“Ok, we also wanted to let you know that Tony made an in-between decision for where Loki will be living,” Bucky informs her. 

“And that is?” 

“For sleeping, he will be in the cell, while during the day, one of us will have to be with him,” Steve says. 

“At least that is better than staying in the cell,” she says. Steve gives her a nod before kissing her forehead. 

“It's late and you are jet-lagged. It is time for you to get some sleep,” Steve says. 

“Do you need one of us to stay here tonight?” Bucky questions.   

(Y/N) shakes her head before answering, “No, I should be ok. I will come to get you if anything does happen.” 

They both nod before kissing her cheek and forehead and making their way to their respected rooms. 

The next morning (Y/N) woke up, still groggy from the little sleep that she ended up getting. She walks into the kitchen area and sees Tony, Bucky and Wanda sitting there. 

“Good morning,” (Y/N) says while stretching.  

She walked over to the coffee machine and started to make her coffee.

“(Y/N) are you ready for your first day?” Tony asks. 

She turns and gives him a confused look. 

“First day of what?” 

“The first day of being Loki’s personal security guard of course,” Tony replies. 

(Y/N) almost drops her coffee before looking over to Tony. 

“What? I was under the impression that we were going to take turns.” 

“Nope, you will be his personal security until further notice,” Tony replies while sipping his coffee. 

“If this is for standing up for him, you are an asshole,” she states. 

Before anyone could get another word in, Thor walked in with Loki following behind. Thor gave a cheery good morning, but (Y/N) put her focus on Loki. He still looked very closed off from the rest of the world. It was clear that he wanted to be anywhere but on Earth. 

“Ok, so I am flying out with Pepper for a business meeting, Thor has to return to Asgard, and the rest have to go on a mission. See yeah larger,” Tony says before running out of the room. 

(Y/N) sighs before turning to the gods. 

“Thor, when do you have to leave?” she questions.

“Right now I am afraid. Please take care of my brother and yourself lady (Y/N),” Thor says before stepping outside and the rainbow light comes and takes Thor away. 

(Y/N) sighs before looking at the god. 

“Are you going to be ok?” Bucky asks.  

(Y/N) gives a small nod before Bucky leaves to get ready for the mission. 

“Ok Loki, what do you want to do today?” (Y/N) questions the god. 

Loki just looks at her before looking back out the window. She sighs continuing to make her breakfast. 

“Do you want anything to eat?” she asks the god. 

She looks back up and sees that Loki is looking at her. He walks away from the window and over to her. He looks her straight into her eyes and just stares at her, like trying to see through a lie. 

“What do you want?” This question breaks the staring contest. 

“What do you mean?” 

“You defended me when I first arrived here? Why?” 

(Y/N) was silent for a moment or two before looking at the god again. 

“Because it isn’t fair to judge someone for their past when you don’t know what they will do in the future,” was all she said before leaving the god sitting there.  

(Y/N) marched to the training room, just to get her morning started. Her ‘normal’ has now changed and she was going to make the best out of it. As she enters she goes to one of the sandbags with her metal arm and it got thrown back to the wall. Sand leaking out from several different places. 

“Very impressive,” the British voice breaks her panting. 

She turns to see Loki standing there. She sighs before resetting her arm. 

He watches her with his deceiving eyes. 

“What?” she asks while going over to the other punching bags. 

“Well if I remember correctly, the man of iron said you would be my bodyguard during my stay here,” he says very snarkily. 

She sighs before walking back over to him. 

“Ok reindeer games, what do you want to do? As your bodyguard, I will have to follow you around,” she says, with a stern look. 

“Do not call me that,” he says calmly.  

“Alright then, how about we go to the bookstore that is not too far from here. I can drive,” (Y/N) suggests. 

“How do you know that I like books?” he questions.

“Thor had mentioned it several times when talking about you,” she says while walking past him. “Now come on, oh and, you might want to change out of your Asgardian clothes, you don’t want people to stare at you do you?” she questions sarcastically. 

Loki looks to see that he was still in his green, black, and gold clothes when he arrived with Thor. He used what little magic that he could use to quickly change into an all-black suit. 

“Does this look better?” he questions. 

(Y/N) felt her face heat up while admiring the more modern clothes that he had chosen. She tries to hide her reaction by hiding behind her hair that had fallen from behind her ear. 

“Um, yeah you look good, now let’s go,” she says before walking out, with Loki following not too far behind. 

They walk to the car and they go to a 1967 black Ford Mustang. She gets into the driver seat, while Loki sits in the passenger seat. As (Y/N) starts up the car and zooms out of the garage, towards the bookstore. She feels his eyes on her prosthetic arm, while she is stopped at a red light she looks at him. 

“I had an accident. Hydra found me and took me into their soldier program and then I had spent the last 50 or so years on missions before SHIELD got a hold of me.”

“So you and the other one…” 

“Came from the same program.” 

The car came to a stop when they had pulled up to the store. Loki looks out his window to see the mid-size storefront with some books on display. (Y/N) walks out and opens his door for him. 

“Sire,” she jokingly says.  

He glares at her before walking towards the shop's door. (Y/N) quickly catches up to the tall Asgardian and follows him in. Loki stopped and took in his new surroundings. (Y/N) could tell that he was a little nervous being in here. 

“Hey, it’s ok, do you want me to stay nearby or will you be ok?” 

He looks down at her before looking back through the store. 

“I will be ok.” 

“Ok, I trust you,” she says while walking towards the section where her favourite authors' books are kept. 

She walks around, getting some books that she had been wanting to read. As she turns the corner of one of the rows, she sees Loki with a few and looking at another. She walks up to him and tries to read over his shoulder, well his elbow. 

“Found anything that you like?” She questions, making Loki jump a little. 

She looked up at him with an innocent smile but knew full well she would have scared him. 

“Well actually, I had found some of, what most midgardians call them, the classics. Which looks very interesting and different from the library back in Asgard,” he informs her. 

“Well that good, now let's go and pay for these and head back to the compound.” 

They then made their way to the front and paid for the books, got back to the car, and started making their way back to the car. As they were coming up to the compound Loki looked back over to her. 

“So what happened to keep you looking young if you had been around for 50 years?” he questions. 

(Y/N) went deep in her thoughts, before she had to pump the brakes and almost run the gate. She parks the car and then quickly turns to look at the guard. 

“That story will make you wished that you had never asked,” she says sternly. 

“Darling, I had lived through millennia in both Asgard and some down on Midgard. So whatever you are about to tell me, it couldn’t be as bad as what I experienced,” he states. 

(Y/N) looks away from Loki and out the windshield. Her thoughts were running wild with what to say. She jolts out of her thoughts when his hand is placed on her shoulder. She turns and looks into his icy blue. His eyes looked into her broken soul. She sighs before leaning back into the seat and then looks over to him. “ I was hit by a bomb. I was just walking down the street when a bomb decided to go off. It was an instant feeling of it not being there. Hydra quickly saw that I wasn’t dead and from then on I was theirs.” Loki just sat there and looked at her.  She sighs before pressing the button that opens the gate to go in. As they started to move, Loki had gotten his thoughts together. “I am sorry for my quietness, but I am so shocked that you had been through so much trauma and you don’t have any scars from it, besides your arm of course,” he says as the car comes to a stop in the parking spot.” 

She looks at Loki and just holds anger in her (Y/E/C) eyes.   “Who says I don’t have trauma? You will be surprised how many times I have woken up the compound with my screams cause the nightmares that plague me. If you hear them in your stay here, then they will plague you for the rest of your godly life,” she says while getting out of the car and making her way into the building. Loki quickly followed her actions but was a few steps behind. “(Y/N), please let me fix this. You are the only one that has tried to be nice to me, besides Thor. I always try to push them away, but for you, I don’t want you to leave but it is just my natural reaction,” he says, making her stop in her tracks.  

She slowly turns to face him before taking a deep breath. Loki moves closer to her and slowly places his soft, yet firm, hand on her shoulder. “How about we just start over?” (Y/N) suggests. Loki watches her, before moving his hand from her shoulder to in front of her. “I am Loki, Son of Odin and the God of Mischief,”  he says while kissing her hand. 

A blush creeps across her face before replying. 

“I am (Y/N) (Y/L/N) and I will be your bodyguard for your stay at the Avengers. Now let’s go get these books inside.”  

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Loki and (Y/N) were sitting together out on the balcony, looking over the grounds and reading the books that they had gotten. They may have had to go back for more as he had read through all of the ones that he had picked out the first time. She was wearing a (Y/F/C) tank top, which shows off her silver and (Y/F/C) arm.

“(Y/N)?” Loki asks. She hums and looks towards the raven-haired god. 

“If you don’t mind me asking when we first met, what did you mean by how they were treating me was different than what you dealt with?” he asks. 

(Y/N) sighs and turns away from him to collect her thoughts. 

“When I looked at you when you first came back to Earth with Thor, all I saw was myself when I was first introduced to Tony. S.H.I.E.L.D had just ‘rescued’ me from Hydra and had me shackled and gagged with the strongest metal known to them. They took my arm off and transported it with me. But they never put me in another cell, they gave me a bedroom and let me take my time. I didn’t want you to have to deal with that when I did some very disturbing things and was treated as a human being.” 

He lets a small smile grace his lips, before looking down to his lap. 

“But I did do some unspeakable things that I am not very proud of,” he says, his gaze never moving. 

(Y/N) moves so that she is sitting in front of the god. She places her hand on his cheek before moving his head so his eyes met hers. 

“What I did in Hydra wasn’t a flower picking contest, what makes you think otherwise?”

He gives her a real smile, not a smirk but a smile, as he brings his hands to her cheek. 

“For someone who claims to be as broken as I am, you are the sweetest thing I have ever met, and not bad for a Midgardian,” he says with now a snarky smile.   

She laughs at his comment before meeting his icy blue eyes. They get closer together before he brings her into a kiss. She wraps her arms around his neck and deepens the kiss. (Y/N) feels his hands placed on her waist and started to move her hips into his. A muffled moan leaves her lips and falls into his. 

They break apart and Loki’s eyes are blown for lust. He brushes her hair out of her face and behind her ear. He brushes her hair out of her face and behind her ear. 

“You are so beautiful,” he says before bringing her back into a kiss. 

“Loki it is time to go back into th-” the voice cuts when it is clear that they had seen them together. 

They quickly broke apart and saw Thor standing there. But he didn’t look shocked at all but has a happy gleam in his eyes for his brother.  

“(Y/N), I will let you do that, ” Thor says before leaving. 

The two look at each other before giggling. She then lays against his chest, enjoying the sun. 

“WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE! REINDEER GAME AND-” 

“TONY I SWEAR TO GOD,” (Y/N) quickly got up and started to chase Tony, leaving a laughing Loki behind.

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Sorry for the long wait, just finishing my final year at college has kept me busy but I am back and hoping to get more fun stuff out :)

[thebadprince]

Offices’ biggest advantage isn’t hard work. It’s soft work. That’s not just my theory. It was the unmistakable conclusion of a new paper from Dave Holtz of UC Berkeley and Siddharth Suri, Longqi Yang, and Sonia Jaffe of Microsoft. They studied the effect of the first six months of the pandemic on 61,000 Microsoft employees. Remote work caused “collaboration to be more static and siloed,” they concluded, noting a sharp decrease in communication across groups that made it harder for “employees to acquire and share new information.” This is a complicated paper, but the best way to understand their findings is to think about two types of connections at the office. There are in-group connections—the ones we have within a formal team under a single manager. And there are out-group connections—the informal friendships we have throughout the company.

That said, it's not a pure-pro-office article. The conclusion:

The lesson of the Microsoft study is that offices seem to be excellent at a specific job: They increase soft work across silos. But rather than think of toiling in offices as the good, normal thing to which we’ll inevitably return, we should think of it as one of many working arrangements that deserve our scrutiny and skepticism.

How I see it: more opportunity—and reason—for hybrid to be the norm. Not hybrid as in "part office/part remote" culture, but rather, remote as the standard but offices will still exist as an optional on a need/want basis.