#unconditional approval

[drasadonbrown]

I am always honored when my work is shared, but more than that, I am touched that my work has made such an impact on the life of another.

“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.” ~ Dr. Asa Don Brown

The “Brother’s Keeper” Film will be distributed by Alchemy Entertainment for our DVD and Blu-Ray release on August 4th! You can go ahead and pre-order on Amazon.com!

#unconditional #love #friendship #brothers #forgiveness #loyalty #BrothersKeeper #DesertWind #AlchemyEntertainment #approve #acceptance #admire #appreciate #forgive #trust #asadonbrown

[dramoor]

~Tolerance of evil is not a Christian virtue~

[dorahvante]

It drives me a little bit crazy when a fandom takes a character who was able to forgive or move past the resentment and pain caused by a close family member or friend, because of said closeness, and starts characterizing them as a Saint or a hyper-passive understanding person. And I'm like No, you are wrong??? They wouldn't do that to another character, that shit was totally biased and based on them being close beforehand, and not on some good principle of that character. That is not being hypocritical, you're just oversimplifying their personality.

This is more of a rant after seeing people saying that Jentry was a hypocrite for forgiving her mother figure who raised her all her life, and not Kit, who at that moment catfished her, broke into her house, stole an artifact and after seeing all the shit going down regrets it. He later dies because he impersonated her and was attacked by the villain, but at that moment to me he is just being bitten by his own actions.

But that kinda resonated to other characters too

[kuruna]

Xanthos mental illness can be summed up as "really extremely desperate to be loved but at the same time runs away from love and rejects it at every turn because he's also extremely terrified of being Known"

[visionkept]

the 10-year old's on her tippy toes, a palm cups the side of her lips as if she's about to tell a secret only tomo should hear. ❛ i think the person you're going out with tonight is a good person! ❜ how could they not be a good one when they'd given her and tama some delicious snacks upon their arrival? they're definitely considerate! ❛ if all goes well on the date tonight and you find yourself enjoying their company, i guess you can go home by 7 pm! ❜ / a rare case where this lil one approves/highkey supports tomo's date kekeke 😆

They haven't done any of this in exactly FIVE YEARS. Five years since their last date, five years since their last party, five years since they have last tried to go out and let the night surprise them. FIVE YEARS is the age of the little angel that watches them from the couch, curious of the stranger in her home.

The presence of their supposed partner in their own house sends a shiver down their spine. Chihiro had eagerly supported them to take the next step, wanting to finally meet the person her sibling has been meeting for a couple of months now. It was risky, especially considering how picky Tama could be with strangers, but it would eventually happen at some point.

Never did they imagine themselves presenting their date to their family so casually in a friday evening.

Their prepared snacks had won them over from the start, breaking Tama's shell with a quick smell of the fancy home-made chocolate. Of course the small ones are weak to the sweat taste it offered, winning their hearts for the time being. Little hands held the chocolate and nibbled with delight, she got her sweet tooth from her father, and maybe that's how the other got the idea. If it had worked with Tomo then why not with the kids ?

Fortune has smiled their way. Finding someone that wants to date them regardless of their status as a single father. . . They hit the jackpot with this one, however, it's important to note that for the time being, they are TESTING the waters. Nothing's entirely official but things are certainly getting somewhere.

❝ Oi, Tama, ❞ A thumb reaches to clean some of the dried spots of candy on her mouth. She's a messy eater but that doesn't make her any less cuter. ( Proud father of a messy eater right here ! ). ❝ Eat it slowly, dear, it won't go away. ❞

She likes them. . . what a RELIEF. And it seems that so does Chihiro. Perhaps the two don't realize the power they truly hold. Their opinion means EVERYTHING, a single word of rejection from their part would be enough for Tomo to end things in a heart beat. THEIR FAMILY COMES FIRST, they'll always and forever be their top priority.

Chihiro signs them to come close and they do so. Palm cups her lips, as if to make a barrier that could contain her voice, whispering what could be the biggest of secrets known to mankind.

i think the person you're going out with tonight is a good person !

❝ I think so too. ❞ Tomoya mutters only for their sister to hear. A comforting smirk appears on their features and a light blush dares to stain their cheeks.

❝ 7 PM ? Oh my, someone feels generous today ! ❞ Tomoya has to bite their tongue to prevent a laugh from coming out so abruptly. They roll their eyes in a goofy way, her words sounding too similar to something they would say. ❝ I will have this in consideration when you and that fancy kid go out on your first da━━ ❞ A light but painfulness punch hits their arm, it's her way to tell them shut it. This IS about them.

❝ Alright, alright, we will get going.❞ Their date is already waiting at the door, crossing their arms as they witness Tomoya being fully vulnerable around the small figures. It's as if their softest side came out only when these two were around.

A hand comes to ruffle the brunette's locks, a routine of theirs before going out. It's not a farewell, rather a 'see you later' that the two understand. Tama comes to their side knowing it's her turn. She's rather small for her age and they have to get down almost fully to place a small kiss on her head. With both girls having received their proper goodbyes, they take their coat and walk towards the exit.

One last look to make sure they will be alright. ❝ You two better BEHAVE while I'm gone. ❞ They can behave properly when the situation requires it and if back up is needed, they know the neighbor would lend them a hand. They got nothing to worry about and yet, they do so. It shows how much they CARE. ❝ Till 7 PM then. ❞

[christopher-bryant]

Conditional love vs unconditional love

#Something something about Annabeth expecting help from her mother because she was always the perfect kid but getting sent to her own death and Percy expecting nothing because he doesn't believe in his dad and despite everything being saved from death by him

[hegrowth]

me, tossing glitter at you. as the glitter settles on the ground you realize it's spelling out I love you and think you're neat ! never stop doing what you're doing, cuz you're doing great no matter what you may think otherwise. also remember to hydrate. and when you look back up I'm gone

[ozzgin]

You plan to throw them a surprise party, they think you're leaving the school. Misunderstandings should be avoided when you're dealing with a pack of obsessively attached students, yet here you are. content: gender neutral reader, yandere horde, parody, kidnapping, Patreon commission

[Yandere School Masterlist]

You’ve been acting strange lately. As the end of the year approaches, so has your behaviour become increasingly suspicious: acting emotional at random times, frequently reminiscing your arrival at Yandere School, asking your classmates to take another photo in order to commemorate the moment. Something is about to happen.

“A surprise party?”

Your mother eyes you curiously, putting the cutlery down. You nod, wiping the corner of your mouth with a napkin, and your father hums without gazing up from his 1001 Ways to Stalk book.

“I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me all this time,” you explain with a faint blush, idly nudging your breakfast around the plate. “To be honest with you, I don’t think I would’ve passed any of my classes without them.”

Your statement is by no means an exaggeration. As it turns out, sheer determination alone does not necessarily compensate for lack of talent or proper skill. You wanted to follow your parents’ footsteps, yet you quickly discovered that having a dream wasn’t merely enough to compete against the true elites of the yandere world. It was out of the kindness of your classmates and staff that you nonetheless succeeded. Your teachers stayed behind with you, your classmates wasted their weekends helping you through every step of the homework. To think such a fierce, cut-throat community would go against its very nature and extend unconditional support, to you of all people...Ah, you’re getting flustered again.

“That’s a fantastic idea, honey,” your mother encourages with a warm smile. “I’m sure they will love it.”

Meanwhile, somewhere away from your peaceful morning meal, the students are gathered with roughened faces and clenched fists, weighted down by an unspoken tension.

“I think it’s already obvious to everyone here,” a young man declares sombrely, taking a moment to observe the masses, “that (Y/N) is most likely considering dropping out.”

“How could this happen,” someone else shouts, voice breaking theatrically. “We did everything to keep their grades up. I’m certain it worked; I broke into the school’s grading system to confirm for myself!”

“Maybe we were too involved,” someone sheepishly suggests.

“Nonsense.”

“Well, they did catch us in the changing rooms that one time,” someone admits. 

“Ah, what about the time we stole their childhood albums to make copies for our shrines? (Y/N)’s mom almost killed us!”

“Don’t forget when our coach got caught sniffing (Y/N)’s confiscated jacket.”

“Can you blame him? That scent’s heavenly.”

Everyone nods in approval, then scrambles back into a focused frown after being scolded by the apparent leader of the pack. We must stay focused, he warns with authority.

This is no laughing matter. If you were to transfer to a different school, they would lose their one and only Darling! There’s no telling how the students and staff will react; there could be riots, wars, utter chaos. One could even go as far as to say that your fate no longer depends on your own whims. Your presence is of political importance, potentially causing irremediable damage to all involved parties if you’d ever make a rash decision.

“Do you have a date in mind,” your mother asks, taking away the empty plates.

You shake your head confidently, standing up from the table.

“We must settle this quickly, gentlemen,” the leader warns. “Mark down the date in your calendars.”

“Could it be that we got the time wrong,” your father probes, tapping his foot impatiently.

“No, I’m certain it’s today,” the woman retorts, checking her watch.

The classroom is overflowing with dazzling party elements, from balloons, to colourful garlands, to tables cluttered with snacks and appetizers; yet it’s missing the most important element – the people. You!

You shake your head to no avail. The blindfold is tightly secured over your eyes, and the intricate knots roped around your body leave no room for any kind of movement. You can tell you’re presently tucked in the trunk of a car, though you’ve no idea where said car is headed or why you’re folded in here to begin with.

Did you forget about some school appointment? No, the next kidnapping simulation should be after the holidays. You’re also rather confident you haven’t accidentally promised to be the study partner of some classmate on this day in particular. You should know; you have a thick scheduling notebook just for this purpose, given most of the school seems to be eager to tie you up and pretend to steal you away. Whatever happened to that third year who actually tried to leave the country with you? Despite your reassurance that you never once feared for your life, they still suspended him.

Ah, but now is not the time to daydream about the good old days. You have a party to attend. Your parents should already be at school, and you’d guess that most of your friends are on their way there. What will they think once they realize their host is missing? What a deplorable way to show them your gratitude!

Before you can consider how to escape this predicament, the door opens with nonchalance, and you’re carefully carried out and placed onto the ground. The blindfold is swiftly removed, causing you to squint your eyes against the sudden avalanche of light.

“What are you guys doing here,” you mumble in shock, gawking at more than half the school standing across from you.

“Don’t do this to us, (Y/N),” one girl cries out, collapsing to her knees and punching the ground for additional effect.

“What did I say about emotional blackmail,” the leader grunts. He snaps his fingers, and a pair of students lift the offender up, dragging her to the back of the group as she shouts in protest.

“Do excuse our methods, (Y/N),” he proceeds to explain with the calculated tone of someone deep in negotiations, “but you have to understand we’re all struggling to accept your decision. If we have ever wronged you or made you feel uncomfortable, let us know and we shall ensure immediate punishment for it!”

“Wait, what decision?”

“To leave Yandere School,” someone bawls, the others lowering their gaze. “We won’t accept it! Never!”

There’s a moment of silence as you process the words, lips pursed in confusion.

“Don’t lie to us, you’ve been acting strange for the past few weeks.”

“I mean, yeah, I was...planning a surprise party to, uh, thank you for all your help. Although I can see why you’d think it was a goodbye announcement instead,” you say, letting out an awkward chuckle.

Oh. That’s what it was. Well, it makes sense. It’s definitely something you’d do, upon further consideration. The crowd erupts in a murmur, and the leader of the pack rubs his temples, visibly humiliated to be caught in this farce of a misunderstanding. With ears flushed red, he quietly asks you for the location, then scrambles to retrieve the car.

“I’m so glad they showed up,” your mother sighs in relief, gesturing to a nearby teacher. “I was worried I might have to use the stun gun, had anything happened to my little (Y/N).”

A couple of your classmates swallow dryly, tugging at their collars. It’s the second time they’ve narrowly escaped death at the hand of your parents.

One student is angrily stuffing his mouth with some of the appetizers, trying to hold back the tears. If he knew it was all just a misunderstanding, he would’ve tried his luck with you instead of chauffeuring you around. Good Lord, to think you were all tied up, just for him, and he fumbled it.

[zeni-macroura]

franziska coming around on phoenix as she grows older and finally admits her harshness was never his fault but instead her jealousy that he could stand next to edgeworth, who always felt so far out of her reach and would never return her love (not romantic just deep admiration and respect) the way he clearly did phoenix's

she finally "concedes defeat" and treats phoenix with kindness and without any expectation of reciprocation because doing so is the most pure act of love she can do for miles. and since she's finally accepted that love should be given without expecting anything in return, that it be unconditional, she is also finally able to open up to receive love in ways she never expected and realized she needed. 

phoenix, being who he is, forgives like everything is a fresh start, and his warmth completely knocks her off her feet and everything is suddenly clear to her. "ah. this is why he loves him. this is why i could never do what he did."

and suddenly, phoenix is her big brother. not little brother like miles but genuinely sincerely the figure in her life she should have had all along. her father had trauma bonded her to miles and she had no other guiding mentors, but now she has big brother phoenix.

miles has no idea when this happened. he doesn't understand at all how his little sister, who chided and harassed this man he loved, suddenly stopped looking down on him and began looking up to him. he's grateful, her approval of his partner means more than he'll ever be able to say, but he's lost. 

phoenix gets it. he does not tease her the way he does maya because he knows how prized and vulnerable and fragile and valuable the kindness of franziska von karma is, how it should be cherished as the priceless gemstone it is. 

they bicker. they have different tastes in music and art. they debate like two old men in the box seats of a theatre. but the barbs are a love language. the attacks lack their old spite and volatility. it is a choreographed dance rather than a spar. sometimes, people forget that miles was the one she had been raised with.

when phoenix and miles marry, franziska dances with each of them in lieu of the parent-child dance. she leads miles, but she lets phoenix lead her. 

he thanks her and promises he will take care of miles the way she had for so many years. she smiles and admits "i know."

[totallynotcensorship]

tags update: rafah is 8th on trending

edit: it is now at 7th

FOR CONTEXT:

israel has launched an invasion and heavy bombing of rafah(a.k.a the "safe zone" 1.7 million Palestinians were forced into) after the UN approved a ceasefire resolution for the rest of ramadan... all 2 weeks of it. results were 14 votes for YESes. 0 NOs. and 1 didn't vote(take a guess who it was) the resolution called for an unconditional release of all hostages on both sides. so yes, mr "i am totally just doing this to get my hostages back whom i totally care about and totally didn't kill" Israel is launching harder attacks even after being promised all hostages release. just in case anyone was still questioning if Israel was using hostages as just an excuse for colonialism

russia tried to turn it into a permanent ceasefire but the US vetoed it. i guess vetoing a ceasefire looks less bad when russia is the one proposing it

DON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT PALESTINE

[bernardsbendystraws]

{ 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐁 } 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲…

You and Matt had gone on a handful of dates and even though nothing was “official,” you could both see a future in your connection. Especially when he asked to meet your dog, which you found really cute. Every time you hung out, Matt asked if you had taken any cute pictures of the fur baby, always smiling and patiently gazing on your screen as you swiped through the various photos of the fluff ball. 

Puka was your baby, you coddled her more than some parents did with their own children. She had been there for you through thick and thin, showing you the same unconditional love most dogs had for their owners, but…you were nervous. Puka was nervous, her energy always reflected your own, she knew you too well. 

An array of knocks on the door lets you know he’s here. The wagging tail and barks make your heart pound in your ears, your eyes watering from anxiety as you crack open the door, just enough to make sure it’s the same, familiar shaggy-brown hair.

And it is. 

You had her leash sat on the table by the door, but for some reason, she’s pawing through the door. She’s not even barking - she’s whimpering, trying to find her way to the chirpy voice that cheers in a soft tone, “Hi Puka, can I come in? I got you a toy!” 

He got her a toy. And treats. The two items held in his hands bring a new feeling into your chest as you let out a nervous laugh. Maybe he can just come right in?

“Come in,” you urge, letting him in and careful to shut the door quickly. The tightness in your chest only grows, why is this going so…well? 

The whimpers come to a stop as Matt kneels to the floor, his hands calmly, yet excitedly petting the soft hair, the slight bump of Puka’s excited tail hitting the floor echoing with his sweet praises. 

“Awwww, you just wanna be pet, huh?” Matt coos, setting each item to the floor. She doesn’t even want the crinkling bag of treats - she wants him. 

And it’s odd. 

It’s very, very odd. 

Not only did Puka typically shield herself from men, she’d usually nip - a behavior she picked up on due to your ex boyfriend, she just couldn’t help but be protective over you. But this? This is nothing like you imagined, it’s nothing like you expected. It’s everything you could’ve wanted and more. 

“I thought you said she was a bit aggressive?” Matt jokes. 

You let a puff escape through your lips, “Well.” Gesturing down to Puka, you’re amazed as she starts to calm down from the excitement, her belly still in view as she remains on her back. She’s more than content, and honestly…so are you. 

“Just a sweetheart like your mama, hm?” he says, leaning down as he gets closer to her face. Your heart stops as you see her jolt her face upward. But…instead of teeth clamping onto his nose, it’s a bunch of kisses, the licks she’d usually give you when trying to catch your tears. 

There’s a feeling growing in your stomach. It makes you nervous, but…but in a good way - the type of unfamiliar that brings you hope. And you know it’s stupid, but the little ball of fur that’s always been so intent on protecting you and giving you the purest love…she’s approved of him, solely based on his energy when he walked up to the door. 

It makes you nervous how delighted you feel. Excitement pulses through your spine as you sit up a little bit straighter, leaning onto Matt just the slightest. “She really likes you,” you remark. 

His hands don’t stop playing with her ears, he simply looks over to you with an innocent smile on his face. There’s a double-meaning in the next words that spill from his lips, the sentence creating a perfect chaos of new-found emotions;

“I’m glad. I really, really like her too.”

[arciam]

Underrated JayVik moments/lines (15/∞)

"You had a vision?"

This entry is very loosely inspired by a post I saw about how Jayce really ought to be more bewildered by the fact that Viktor just told him he had a vision while tripping balls on his own lung-blood inside the HexGates. /paraphrased

I know on this blog we like to lovingly rip into Jayce for being a serial fumbler at supporting the casual love of his life (or no, I don't really like to do that - I love both my boys and just wish they didn't have to stay miserable until two minutes before annihilation is all), but this made me think of how there is one way in which Jayce is actually much "better" at supporting Viktor than the other way around.

See, Viktor - by virtue of being a person of uncompromising principles - is prone to the pitfall of... not being very generous with regards to other people's perceived failings or weaknesses. Or his own, for that matter.

Jayce isn't exempt from this - furthest thing from it, in fact.

Yes, Viktor does always quickly forgive (and doesn't forget) Jayce's numerous blunders. But that doesn't negate the fact that anytime Jayce ventures outside Viktor's expectations of who he is - or who he could be, ought to be -, the dissatisfaction is immediate, sharp and unfaltering. While Viktor's love for Jayce is unconditional, his approval most certainly isn't.

That's not a bad thing in itself; Viktor is (generally speaking) entitled to his disapproval, and as I said, it is merely the flipside of his strong convictions.

However, compare this to Jayce, who doesn't seem to have any set expectations whatsoever as to who Viktor should be. Or the decisions he should make. Jayce will happily go along with any twist and turn in Viktor's thought processes and actions, not only because they are fascinating to him, but because he trusts and admires Viktor implicitly.

(To my knowledge, the only time Jayce expresses discontentment with an action taken by pre-Herald Viktor is during their argument on the bridge, which is driven by immense worry and fear on Jayce's part, and he also backpedals immediately.)

Here are some examples of Jayce not beating the golden retriever allegations embracing Viktor unconditionally:

You're suggesting we should amplify the power of the thing that blew up half a building yesterday? Let's roll!

You're snapping at me for taking my new job too seriously? Yeah, guess I deserve that...

You had a vision? (While tripping balls on your lung-blood?) Tell me more!

The thing that came to you in said vision is making plants scream now? You're so cool, Vik.

You carved runes in your skin and started experimenting on yourself in ways your mentor said would make everyone hate you? "I did my best using the notes from your leg, recorded everything!"

Those experiments pulverised our only assistant? ...We can fix that.

You're leaving because affection isn't holding us together anymore..? Well, I'll stay and sleep here in case you come back, I guess...

You've lost your mind and got me in the exact position where I already saw my future corpse? Eh - I'll close my eyes and trust that you'll come to your senses in time.

The fact that - for however subject to change most of everything else about Jayce was - the love and acceptance Singed told Viktor he would have to forfeit in order to live never once wavered for even a second... it just kind of gets to me, okay?

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[bum-tan]

Honestly, I'm genuinely surprised that Cartman isn't the bicycle of the South Park Fandom and that the ships involving him aren't as enjoyed as other ships.

Don't get me wrong ! I love Creek and Stendy, and I believe they are popular in their own rights; I just find it weird that ships with Cartman aren't nearly as popular as they could be, especially considering the fact that almost every prominent character has material and a bit of chemistry with him in the show.

For instance:

-Cartman's rivalry with Kyle and their complex frenemies/love-hate dynamic with intense interactions due to often conflicting morals and ideals, which is the base of many episodes. The fact that their very identities are complete opposite from one another, but they still share similar key traits such as being stubborn, egotistical, and driven. Their mutual obsession and the odd codependent nature of their relationship where they just have to one up the other. The constant back and forth where Kyle wants Cartman to change and become a better person, while Cartman wants to break Kyle and prove he is just as bad, if not worse than him. Of course, let's not forget that on the occasions where they do team up towards a common goal and set aside their differences, they work efficiently together. Moreover, they get along surprisingly well when they simply hang out and there is no clashing beliefs or morally charged disagreements. But what makes this ship truly interesting is that despite everything, it has been shown multiple times that they still care for each other, which adds even more nuance to their overall dynamic.

-His evolving relationship with Butters, that started off as extremely harmful and one-sided, is now a more balanced friendship. Butters, who is nice to everyone in general, is especially nice to Cartman and seems to hold him in high regards not just because/in spite of being afraid of him. He is more likely to choose Cartman's side every time there is a conflict and often provides unconditional support. As for Cartman, he has stopped tormenting Butters and he is even nice to him on some occasions due to Butters' loyalty. Furthermore, it has been shown that Cartman confides in Butters, which indicates a certain level of trust on his end, cementing that Butters is a close friend he can rely on. Of course their relationship is still far from perfect, but Butters isn't as naive anymore; he is now familiar with Cartman's cruel nature, having been personally subjected to it. Butters will stand up to Cartman when he reaches his limits and openly express his frustration at times because he no longer blindly chases after his approval. Nevertheless, he still sticks around and helps Cartman because he does care about him.

-Kenny being Cartman's best friend and arguably the one who understands him the most out of anyone in the gang due to their similarities like having the same humor, which usually makes Kenny go along with Cartman's antics, and the same interests (anime, video games, horror movies). The fact that they both have dysfunctional households (Kenny's troubled home with parents who always fight, and Cartman being the son of a neglectful single mother); as well as the fact they're both outcasts because Kenny is poor and Cartman is fat (poor, fatherless, his mom is a whore-) which are all things they can bond over. The occasional rivalry they have (the coon), though not as intense as the one between Kyle and Cartman, is still entertaining. How the show sometime hints at Cartman being aware of Kenny's multiple deaths and immortality (more consistently than other characters like Stan or Kyle, mind you) which adds more potential to their dynamic. Their mutual care for one another albeit in an unconventional way. Adding to all of that is how their relationship has its highs and lows, but they still ultimately remain close friends.

-The fact that Stan is one, if not the only person, Cartman is ever consistently nice to; while he may rip on him for having a crush on Wendy and for being too sensitive at times, it's never truly mean spirited more than it is to tease him. Most of the animosity he showcases towards Stan stems from him, more often than not, siding with Kyle during disagreements as Kyle is the most "reasonable" between the two. More proof of that would be how Cartman will sometime go out of his way to help Stan out when he is distressed, without any ulterior motives or grand agenda whatsoever. He will also encourage Stan when the latter forms his own opinion and acts on his own accord, all while disregarding others' expectations. Of course, this is all only when Stan isn't getting in his way, because it's still Cartman we're talking about; but even then, it's apparent that he likes Stan, even if the other doesn't seem to particularly like him. They do have moments, though, where Stan seems to genuinely enjoy Cartman's company when the other kids aren't around. All in all, their dynamic is just as compelling as the others to explore.

-The episode where Wendy has a crush on Cartman and kisses him. That episode clearly shows they can get along when they work together and that Wendy can find him attractive. However, their overall relationship throughout the show is tense and antagonistic; Wendy is not scared to call him out and put him in his place for what she thinks is just, that alone makes her stand out to Cartman because she doesn't match the image he has of girls (His passive mom, other girls at school who'd rather just ignore him, the girls in the media he consumes etc.). While he usually dismisses Wendy or makes fun of her, he does feel intimidated by her, as shown in the episode where she beats him up. Cartman seems especially mean to Wendy since he dislikes being so openly criticized, especially by a girl. However, it can also be inferred that he respects her even if it's in his own twisted way. As for Wendy ? Well, she is frustrated with him mainly due to his obnoxious and bigoted behaviour, but doesn't harbour personal hatred towards him like Kyle. The implications and potential of their dynamic are what makes the pairing interesting.

Obviously, there is also Cartman's entire relationship with Heidi before and after they started dating, which I don't think I even need to expand on as it was canon in the show and had its dynamic fully explored throughout season 20. All of this, despite Heidi not even being a recurring character, as opposed to the ones I previously mentioned along with others like Craig, and his friends (Clyde, Tolkien, Jimmy, Tweek, etc.) which, by the way, I could go on and on about as well (shout out to people who shipped or still ship Cartman's rare pairs).

Clearly, Cartman is a very compelling character, and he has interacted with almost every kid in the show. There are people who have shipped characters for less (Dip, for example, which is also a ship I like, so I am part of those people), so why not ship him sometimes ?

It's understandable that some fans just don't like Cartman due to how much of a bad person he is, (he is supposed to be hated. Afterall, he represents so much of what is wrong in our society), so it would feel wrong for them to put him under any other light than "horrible bastard". Other fans are just not comfortable shipping him in general since he doesn't fit the usual aesthetic as he is fat (I would argue that doesn't necessarily make him ugly, but I digress).

I for one think it's okay to like Cartman and it's worth addressing that ships involving him deserve more love. Does this mean I condone his actions and agree with his problematic mindset? No. I like him in the realm of fiction only, and that doesn't stop me from exploring and playing around with his character in ways like shipping (wether romantic or platonic).

A ship isn't always "this would be so cute and nice, and it's totally canon!" Sometimes it's "This relationship is fascinating, and exploring it further would be really interesting." It's really fun too.

Got too deep there for a moment lol. Anyways, thanks for reading until the end if you're still here and have a nice day. I'm out !

[deathjitsus]

@ everyone telling yuta to trim his beard: he CAN'T. it would upset the spirit of bryan danielson puppeting his body

the spirit of bryan danielson left his body and possessed wheeler yuta after he lost the belt

[drasadonbrown]

“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.

- Asa Don Brown

#All #children should be #taught to #unconditionally #accept, #approve, #admire, #appreciate, #forgive, #trust, and ultimately, #love their own #person. #selfesteem #selfworth #value #perceptions

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[sminny-wew]

I've been thinking about how differently Agent Stone looks at Eggman vs. how Dr. Starline looks at Eggman. They both love him, but in very different ways.

Starline started out as a huge fanboy, aiming to turn his parasocial relationship with the doctor into an interpersonal one. He built up this ideal in his head of what he thought Eggman was like, based on outside observations. And once he began working directly with Eggman and got to see for himself that the man wasn't everything he envisioned, that disappointment crushed him. He became obsessed with proving to Eggman that he was doing the whole "villain" thing all wrong. You don't do it like this, you do it like that, and to prove that my way is the right way I'm going to conquer the world first and let you stand by my side. Surely you'll realize I was right all along and thank me for my help and this won't blow up in my face at all.

Stone, on the other hand, knows exactly what Eggman is like from having worked under him for a while. He does not care about how "problematic" Eggman is, even when he maybe should; he is 100% ride-or-die for that man, warts and all. And he's not clueless about his position as an underling, either; the Sonic 2 Pre-Quill tie-in comic shows that he can be just as ruthless and cunning as Eggman if he wants. Unlike Starline, Stone has no desire to conquer the world himself, though he absolutely could if he wanted to; he just wants to be part of the doctor's conquest, no matter how big or small that part may be. Ironically enough, by being his sycophant, Agent Stone brings out Dr. Eggman's humanity. Stone loves Eggman unconditionally when unconditional love is something Eggman's never had. Stone gave him a human connection at a time when Eggman believed humanity wasn't worth connecting with; and yet, when Eggman was so desperate for companionship while stuck on the mushroom planet that he put a face on a rock, he didn't call it Agent Boulder, he called it Stone. And in the third movie, he (apparently) died realizing that for all the trouble he went to to seek his grandfather's approval, he already had someone by his side this entire time, someone who never willingly left him in spite of all the mistreatment at his hands.

Eggman is such an interesting and compelling villain to me (specifically in the games and comics and movies) because underneath all the grandiose schemes to take over the world, he's still so painfully human. He admires his grandfather, he envies his cousin, and he got so attached to the AI he created that she wound up becoming a daughter to him. He wants attention, respect, recognition. He can be a caring father (Sage) and a deadbeat dad (Belle) at the same time. He's so goddamn multifaceted and I fucking love it.

I once read a really great post that essentially said Eggman is a right-brained villain (creative, emotional) while Starline is a left-brained villain (calculative, logical) and I've never stopped thinking about it because it's true.

(Btw I'm not trying to say that any of this makes Stone "better" than Starline as a villain/love interest, I'm just pointing out how differently they approach their affection for Eggman and how differently he responds to both of them.)