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[desperatelyseekingcannibals]

ICYMI!

If you can't make it to Chicago for C2E2 - you can still tune in to the Mads and Hugh panel taking place on Saturday 27th April 2024.

The panel is being hosted by Popverse/ReedPop who will be streaming it on their website. To view you need to sign up as a member, which costs £5.99 / $5.99 a month.

More info here!

[gentlebeardsbarngrill]

05/20/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Cast & Crew Sightings; David Jenkins; Taika Waititi;Vico Ortiz; Rachel House; Kristian Nairn; SaveOFMD Event Calendar; Fuckery Reminder; Adopt Our Crew/Articles; Watch Party Reminders; Voting; Emmy4RhysDarby; In Person Events: PA: Calypso's Birthday Part Two; Fan Spotlight; MerMay; Love Notes; Daily Darby/ Tonight's Taika

= David Jenkins =

Just a lovely artsy photo with David's lovely girlfriend Kinga.

Source: David Jenkins' Instagram

== Taika Waititi ==

Taika is still out and about in Japan! He got several pictures while he's been there! (PS: Where is our Taika In Japan Series)

Source: Chimichangus Instagram / JensenDiedrich's Instagram

= MORE TAIKA NEWS =

Apple TV has officially announced the date for the TV adaptation of Time Bandits (Which is Taika and Jemaine's new baby!)

Custard TV Article

Entertainment Weekly Article

== Vico Ortiz ==

Vico's excited for this upcoming weekend at Phoenix Fan Fusion! May 24-25-2024. For more info visit phoenixfanfusion.com!

Source: Vico Ortiz' Instagram Stories

== Rachel House ==

Rachel posted lots of family and friends pics with the title: "Legend portrait series…"

Source: Rachel House's Instagram

= Kristian Nairn =

More photos of Kristian's performance at Basingstoke Comic Con! Courtesy of Dan_Clarke_Photography!

Source: Kristian Nairn's Instagram

== Save OFMD Crew Calendar ==

Reminder! Tomorrow is time for a Fuckery! Join the SaveOFMD Crew for some polite menacing with the hashtags #WelcomeToMax #DontGetAttached! Instagram / Tumblr Info

== Adopt Our Crew / Articles ==

Our dear friends over at Adopt Our Crew shared an article from Laist about scripted TV! Please visit their twitter if you have access! You can check out the article below:

Less Scripted Content A Common Theme As Networks, Streamers Pitch Advertisers At The Upfronts

Our crewmate @ meowzawowza_ on twitter was kind enough to share more articles regarding scripted TV going on right now.

ICYMI: Scripted TV's Vanishing; YouTube Stars Snub Showbiz; Rushfield's Hope

== Watch Party Reminders ==

Dates: May 20 - 26, 2024 Times: 3:30 pm PT / 6:30pm ET / 11:30 pm BST The #RhysDarbyFaction will be hosting OFMD Season 1 on the RDF Discord Server. Don't have access? Reach out to me on @gentlebeardsbarngrill on tumblr, or @aspirantabby42 on twitter.

== Voting ==

More of our dear crewmates have found another voting opportunity for folks to weigh in on. If you visit the link below, you can choose to Stream it, or Skip it! We think you know which one to choose! Buzzfeed - Underrated TV Shows

Thank you to @ norakitty9 on Twitter for the link!

== Emmy 4 Rhys Darby ==

As you've seen floating around, various crew members are trying to help get Rhys Darby nominated for an emmy! Attached below are several graphics you are welcome to use! You don't need to credit anyone, just use them liberally with the hashtag #Emmy4RhysDarby! Graphics Google Drive

== In Person Events: PA : Calypso's Birthday Part Two ==

Hey crew! Are you in the area of Millvale, PA (greater Pittsburgh area)? Well if so, please consider stopping by Harold's Haunt this Saturday May 25th from 6pm-12am! They'll be hosting Calypso's Birthday Part 2!

They were kind enough to give me lots of info on previous birthdays as well as the upcoming one with more info! Thank you @ringasunn for all your help with this!

Please visit the repo event document for more information!

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Tonight's cast card is the Red Flag Crew's foreperson! Thank you @melvisik for spotlighting Ma'aola Faasavala!

== OFMD Colouring Pages ==

Oooo tonight we have the iconic first raid of Stede Bonnet! Thank you @patchworkpiratebear!

Source: PatchworkPirateBear's Tumblr

= Our Flag Means Fanfiction Podcast =

New episode of Our Flag Means Fanfiction! This week is "The Ed Teach Episode"! Wanna give it a listen? Visit their linktr.ee!

Source: Our Flag Means Fanfiction Instagram

= MerMay =

= Blueberreads =

More pixel art from our talented crewmate @blueberreads! I love that we get Chaos Dad rowing back with a bunch of mannequins! I can just hear the yelling!

Day 19: Rowboat / Day 20: High On A Rocky Ledge

= Snejpowa =

More lovely submissions by the super fantastic @snejpowa! Some "Could have beens" in the rowboat to China! Also loving all the versions of flags we're getting! Day 19: Rowboat / Day 20: High On A Rocky Ledge

== Spencer Does Art ==

More Mermay submissions from our delightful crewmate @spencerdoesartt on Instagram! I'm digging their sweet style and vivid colors! Check them out below!

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== Love Notes ==

Wow! Today was a busy day in the fandom! I feel like Mondays always are, but today feels particularly busy! There's so much going on, and everyone seems to be having such a great time with the new press release photos that were found yesterday!

It's so lovely to see this kind of energy and love being injected back into the fandom. I was mentioning this to a friend recently... that it feels almost like OFMD itself is a giant puzzle that we all have access to, and every time we think we're nearing completion of it, some cool new footage, bts, stills, information, interviews, anything-- shows up and suddenly we have all these new pieces to fit into place.

The puzzle is never really finished, but it gets bigger and more intricate with every discovery, and I absolutely love spinning the pieces around and seeing where they fit with all of you.

Whether you are brand new to the fandom, somewhat seasoned, or an ofmd fandom elder, I hope you know that you bring so much joy to this place! I know sometimes we have our spats between fans, but what family doesn't have those? We have so many talented, brilliant members on this crew, and I love coming back online every day and getting to fit another piece into the puzzle with you.

I hope you all are having fun crew, because that's what fandoms are all about. Remember to take a break if you need to, and scream loudly all your love if you feel up for it. We love hearing it <3 Happy Murray Monday lovelies!

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

Happy Murray Monday all! Tonight's theme is Flight of the Conchords (with Murray Hewitt and Larry Pritchard)!

Gifs courtesy of the fantabulous @ fandomsmeantheworldtome and @ semisweetshadow!

[ladylooch]

Afterthoughts and Misunderstandings - [Liv X Luca]

A/N: Part 2 of Liv and Luca's angst! ICYMI or need a refresh, part 1 is here.

Word Count: 3.2k

Part 1 | Part 3| Part 4

Although we understand school is a priority, we hope you are taking time to focus seriously on this next project. What you submitted today was nowhere near the quality of the writer that you are. We will chat more next month.

Liv scans over the words again in her parked car. Deep in the innards of her apartment building, embarrassed tears sting her eyes. The words came in an email from her editor. Two weeks ago, she submitted the first quarter of her book and the outline for the remaining pages. It was not well received by anyone on her support team. Their recommendation? Start from scratch. As if Liv hadn’t spent over 200 hours curating the pages she sent in for review.

Deflated doesn’t even begin to describe how she feels. 

Liv received the feedback in the Whole Foods parking lot. She had been gathered groceries and was getting off the phone with Luca as the email came zipping into her inbox. Luca had to run to a flight for the start of his East Coast road trip. It is still six days before he comes to New York to round out his road trip with both teams. Those six days are going to crawl by. Liv is in desperate need of his comforting arms, to feel his heartbeat beneath her cheek so she can forget the failure clutching at her throat.

She feels numb and distraught all at the same time while she rides the elevator up to her floor. The doors open. Liv pauses in the steel doorway, seeing Ryder Hughes slumped against her front door. His back is against it, head resting back toward the ceiling. One leg is curled into a bend with his wrist hanging off his knee. The other leg stretches across the hallway, almost consuming the whole width of the space. 

Liv has not seen Ryder since their almost kiss in this very hallway three days ago. She has been avoiding him. He knows it, so does she. But now he is here and somehow, Liv is expected to have this interaction when she just got dealt the biggest blow of her short writer’s career. 

Ryder hears the ruffle of her bags and turns his face towards her. He pops up immediately, jogging down to grab her bags. 

“I can..” Liv stops because Ryder has already taken all of them from her. “Okay.” She adjusts her keys in her hand, shoving them into the lock and opening her apartment door. Ryder follows behind, then goes to the kitchen to put her bags down. He immediately begins unloading them for her. “Ry.” 

“If I’m being helpful, you can’t kick me out.” He jokes, grinning as he pulls out some Liquid IV. Liv stands in the living room, looking back at him with cautious eyes. “I’m sorry. I was really out of line on Saturday. I can’t even use the alcohol excuse either.” Ryder pauses with a big grapefruit in his hand. He studies her with intense blue eyes. “Are you okay?” 

As is standard anytime someone asks her that, Liv immediately begins to cry. Because no. Nothing about what she is feeling in her body is okay. Her slender fingers come to her eyes. She presses into her black eyelashes to gather her tears, shoulders quivering with her impending sobs. 

“Livy.” Ryder murmurs. His arms wrap around her whole body, hands resting on her back ribs. He pauses, feeling her shake harder. His hands rub up her back. Then he presses his nose into the strands of her brown hair. Liv sighs heavily, which pushes her deeper into his body. She moves her hands from her face, winding them around his back to fully accept his hug.

They stay like that for several minutes. Ryder sways them a few times, rocking to soothe her sobs. Eventually, Liv sniffs, pulling back to wipe at her face. 

“Sorry.” She mumbles with downcast eyes.

“Hey, no need to apologize.” He assures her. His hands slide down to her hips, waiting as she collects herself more. She wipes under her nose with her palm. 

“I’m not having a good day.”

“I’ve gathered.” He responds supportively. “Tell me what’s going on.” Liv sighs, sniffling again. Slowly, she moves her eyes up to his face. His concern is evident, eyebrows pulled low over blue eyes and creases are forming in the corners of his frown.

“I suck at writing.” Surprise fills his face.

“News to me?”

“I do.” Liv slumps her shoulders down, looking away. Ryder squeezes her hips to keep her in place. “I sent in what I have for my second book and they roasted it. They think I should scrap it and start over!” Her voice escalates the longer she talks. “I’ve worked so hard on this, Ry. For them to think it sucks kills me.”

“So tell them you’re not doing that.”

“What?”

“Tell them you’re not scraping it. That you believe in the direction of your work and you’re going to see that through.” 

“It isn’t that simple. They have a say in what I produce.”

“Fuck that, Livy. Your first book was all you. That is what your audience wants to read. Your voice. Not 10 people in a boardroom who have a different vision. Write it your way.” Liv tucks her bottom lip into her mouth, rolling her tongue against it.

“I don’t think I am brave enough to do that.”

“You are. You have already proven that. You are already a published author. That is the bravest thing I have ever seen. Creating and letting people consume it. You’ve got big balls.”

“Big balls?” She laughs, shaking her head. 

“Sorry, it was the quickest analogy that came to me.” He reaches up, smoothing her hair down the sides of her face while cupping her damp cheeks. “You are amazing. Your work matters. I’m really proud of you.”

Awareness of everything hits Liv at once. The smell of his cologne goes up her nose like the other night. His warm palms transfer heat into her cheeks. Their faces tilted inwards to each other. Conflict begins to writhe in Liv’s stomach. The push and pull of what she knows and has with Luca and the curiosity of Ryder. His gaze surveys her face, then with a heavy sigh, he steps back from her completely. Liv stays glued in place. Ryder returns to the counter, unpacking more of her groceries.

“Go change.” He says without looking at her. “I’ll keep doing this.” 

Liv nods, even though he doesn’t see, and walks to her bedroom. There, she pulls on loungewear- a plain t-shirt, her dad’s Swiss hockey sweatshirt along with a pair of Lio’s club team sweatpants he wanted to get rid of when they still lived in their home in Switzerland. The comfort of the familiar, worn cotton blankets her skin. She goes to scrub off her makeup, then presses a cool washcloth to her eyes and cheeks to relieve the redness from crying. 

She returns to the living room, finding Ryder watching TV on her couch. He has taken off his shoes and jacket, tossing them by her entryway bench. There are two cups of tea steeping on the coffee table. He greets her with a small smile. Liv goes to the other side of the couch, curling her feet up next to her butt. The movie on the screen is Barbie starring Margot Robbie. Liv smiles.

“Thought this would inspire you a bit.” He shrugs. He is right, it does. So much so that she decides she isn’t going to tell anyone else about the feedback. Because they’re wrong about what they said. Ryder is right- this is hers. She can create whatever she wants because she has already done this before. This is her creation, her baby, hers to flop or soar with. She will use her gift with words to tell her publishing team to shove it. 

The sunsets over the city. Barbie ends and they ordering big bowls of pasta to share for dinner along with tiramisu and garlic bread. They decide to watch another movie once they are finished eating. Ryder picks this time, some Netflix original that is supposed to be a thrilling and wicked twister.

Partially through the next movie, Ryder’s hand moves over to Liv’s foot. His thumb works deep presses into the arch of her foot then into the big pads below her toes. Finally, Liv surrenders both feet into his lap. He works them over until she is asleep next to him. Ryder finishes the movie, then clicks the TV off. Darkness absorbs Liv’s apartment. The moonlight splices across her cheek, nose, and slightly open mouth. She looks at peace for the first time since he saw her in the hallway. 

Gently, Ryder gathers her into his arms. She curls into him in her sleep, gripping his shirt and nuzzling her cheek into his shoulder. He puts Liv in the center of her unmade bed, another clue at how tumultuous she has been the last few days. She always makes her bed. Liv slides her feet under the covers. Ryder grabs the edge of the comforter, concealing Liv beneath it. Her hand reaches out for his wrist as he rubs her head goodnight.

“Stay.” She murmurs groggily. Ryder hesitates. The room gets so quiet that Liv wonders if he snuck out and she missed it in her sleepy haze. Her blue eyes open, seeing Ryder standing next to her bed, frozen with indecision. 

“Are you sure?”

“Mhm.” She sighs, flipping open the other side of the comforter. Ryder cautiously walks over to her dresser. He grabs a pair of sweatpants of hers that he knows he fits into because they used to be her brother’s. He changes fast, then maneuvers under the covers. Liv stays curled on her right side, but reaches her hand back. Ryder laces their fingers together. Quickly, Liv’s hand goes limp in his signaling she is asleep. 

Ryder is up for hours, watching and listening to her breathe next to him. He is just falling asleep when Liv rolls over in her slumber. She finds the warmth of his side, curling into him and sighing. Her hand comes to his stomach, anchoring there with a light grip, right above his belly button. 

He looks over at her. Dark brown hair splays across her pillow. Her breathing is light, lips perfectly plumped, and he becomes aware of exactly how fucked he is.

Because he is in love with Luca Fiala’s girlfriend.

And there is no way in hell she loves him back.

- - - 

The following morning, Ryder and Liv awaken around the same time because of trucks honking outside her bedroom window. Liv opens one eye first, taking in the sleepy hockey player as he wiggles himself awake. 

“Mmm, hi.” He mumbles, putting his nose on her bicep and sighing. “Don’t wanna get up.”

“Yeah.” Liv sighs, putting a lazy hand in his hair. For the next half hour, they doze in and out of sleep together, staying in the same position. Their legs are resting by each other. Their warm skin collects pink from each other’s body heat. Then, the reality of needing to join the world settles over them with Ryder’s daily practice alarm. 

“I gotta get moving.” He mutters, resentful of having to leave her bed. 

“Me too. I have class.” Liv yawns loudly, then rolls to her back, separating them completely.

She reaches for her phone, seeing a handful of texts from Luca. She glances at Ryder as he stretches at the side of the bed. His sweatshirt rides up considerably, showcasing his muscular body in the soft morning sun. A happy trail of dark hair disappears beneath the waistband of his clothes. Liv’s eyes drift down, seeing the maroon and gold M on his left thigh. 

Liv freezes, realizing he is wearing her boyfriend’s pants. Betrayal chokes her throat. What is she doing? This is so inappropriate. Everything about last night was inappropriate. God, she yelled at Luca for having another girl in his bed while he slept on the couch. She invited Ryder to sleep with her last night. Panicked, she slowly sits up, pulling out the rest of her disheveled ponytail. 

“Want to meet up for lunch on campus? I still dream about that Italian deli you took me to.”

“I can’t.” She says, keeping her back to him. She works her hair back into a fresh pony tail, raking her fingers through the ends for a quick brush.

“Oh okay.” He clears his throat. “Maybe later in the week.” 

“Luca is coming into town.” Liv stands, pulling her sweatshirt down so it covers her body completely. She folds her arms over her chest. 

“Yeah, I know. He is coming to play me.” He chuckles. “But that’s not for a few days.”

“Well, I have to get things done before he gets here so I can spend time with him.” A twitch flickers close to the hinge of his jaw. Ryder sighs, running a frustrated hand over his face.

“What is happening right now?” She shrugs back at him. Ryder’s hand falls, slapping the gold outlined M on his thigh.

“Can you take those off please.” Ryder looks down, seeing the same logo. In the morning light, it is clear these were not the pants he thought he grabbed. He thrust the waistband down, then strides to where his jeans are still pooled on the ground. He wrestles them up his thighs and his belt closed. 

“Liv, nothing happened last night.”

“It doesn’t feel that way to me.” She holds her throat, looking terrified back at him. 

“You invited me into bed.” He says slowly, resenting the way she looks at him. Like he crossed a line. 

“That was a mistake.” 

“We’ve been making a lot of mistakes lately…” He rambles off, putting his phone in his pocket. 

“This has to stop.” Liv practically begs.

“I don’t want it to.”

“Ry, please.” Liv closes her eyes, inhaling heavily as her nostrils flare from distress. 

“Livy, I’m in lo-”

“Stop!” Liv yells. Her heavy, terrified panting fills the room. “Don’t say it. You will ruin this.”

“It already is ruined. Because I love you.” 

Liv goes rigid except her quivering bottom lip. Because I love you, because I love you, because I love you. It plays in a loop over and over again, drowning out the city noise below, running through her brain like the ticker in Times Square.

“I wish you didn’t.” She hisses through gnashed teeth. 

“Me too.” He confesses, then walks out of her room. 

In his wake, he leaves Liv and her entire world lopsided.

- - - 

The ticking of the light blue clock on Liv’s desk fills the living room. Liv has been trying to work on her paper for two hours now, but her thoughts keep drifting to Ryder and earlier this morning. Guilt scratches and mars at her consciousness until it becomes impossible to make progress on her school work. For the fifth time in an hour, she tosses her pen from where she was trying to handwrite her outline. She looks over at her phone, seeing it light up with another text from Ryder. She swipes across his name, muting his notifications for the day. 

She doesn’t want to talk to him.

She needs to talk to Luca, but he is at morning skate in Buffalo. 

Worst case, she will tell him before his game against the Islanders. Liv knows this is less than ideal timing, but she owes him an explanation. From her, not anyone else. 

She opens her phone, texting Luca again to call her as soon as he can. 

Liv waits for his call the entire day, altering her plans with her brother to make sure she is home and ready for the difficult conversation they are going to have. But Luca’s never arrives. Not after practice, or after his pre-game nap, and now she watches him on the screen in Buffalo, again without a care in the world. 

How does he keep doing this with her? How does she line up last to everything in his world when he rules hers?

In frustration, she flips the game off after the second period. The Wild are down by one, but her mood is not in it for the night. Instead, she takes a self-care shower, smearing on her skin care, snuggling into bed to read her book, before tossing her phone on sleep mode.

He won’t call anyway, she lies to herself. 

The next morning, she has a handful of text messages from him and about thirty from Ryder.

Hi baby, I’m so sorry I didn’t call yesterday. Things have been crazy. I’ll tell you about it when I see you. I love you! Goodnight 😘

I wish you were here, baby, I can’t sleep without you. I’m having withdrawals. 

Heads up, I am on Amazon passing the time. Can’t sleep. Pray for my credit card. But, I needed a new screen protector for my phone. I ordered one to be delivered to your place tomorrow morning. Can you bring it with you to the game? Thank you! I hope this doesn’t wake you up 🙈

This furrows her eyebrows. Why wouldn’t she bring it to him tonight? When she sees him for dinner?

Good morning 🥱 Yes, I’ll grab the screen protector for you. But I thought I was seeing you tonight? 

Luca calls her immediately. She stretches, then clicks the button, murmuring a sleepy hello.

“Baby, I have bad news. Please don’t kill me.” 

“What?”

“I am not going to make dinner tonight. Mandatory team building. We are going to dinner and a concert at MSG. But maybe we can get coffee tomorrow morning?”

“I have classes.”

“Well, could you skip them?”

“No, Luca. I can’t. I have a group presentation and a test in the next class. Also, I don’t appreciate you asking me that. I don’t tell you to skip morning skate when I’m in town because I understand hockey is your job.”

“Whoa, okay. I was just asking.”

“Well, don’t. What I am doing is just as important as what you’re doing.”

“Baby, I never said it wasn’t.” He says defensively. 

“You literally…” Liv trails off, running an annoyed hand through her hair. “Whatever. It doesn’t matter.”

“I’m sorry.” He tries. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just miss you.” Misses her but won’t make time for her when they’re in the same city. It’s hard to swallow that right now, even as she tries to understand that there are some obligations he cannot miss. 

“I know.” She fills in. 

“This is shit timing, but we are about to get to the rink for practice.”

“You’re skating in the morning of a back to back?”

“Yeah. Did you watch last night?”

“Um, I fell asleep.” She admits sheepishly. 

“That’s okay. We did too.” He jokes. “It was bad and this punishment is well deserved. I gotta go, babe.”

“Hey, wait, I need to.. uh… talk to you about something.” She says, picking at a snag in the comforter with her blue nail. 

“Okay, can we talk after the game?” Liv hesitates. 

Future her would smack her in the face if she could. But present Liv doesn’t see the issue. 

So she agrees.

“Yes, that’s fine.”

“Okay, I love you baby.” He murmurs sweetly.

“I love you too.” She responds, having no idea what the next 48 hours will bring.

Read more Liv and Luca here.

[tomorrowusa]

ICYMI, Matt Gaetz has altered his appearance in such a way that he's making Donald Trump look semi-normal by comparison.

Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz appears to have radically changed up his skincare routine leading up to his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Wednesday. No sooner had Gaetz stepped up to the podium than social media users had their eyeballs virtually seared by the Congressman's Everest-arched eyebrows and shiny orange glow. "Why does Matt Gaetz look like a sleep paralysis demon?" asked one.

Maybe he's trying to prevent all those high school girls he slept with from positively identifying him in a lineup.

Another possibility is that he is trying out for a spot in a new Star Trek series in which he'd portray somebody from a species which is the political equivalent of the business-obsessed Ferengi.

Perhaps it's really Arya Stark using one of the skills she learned from the Faceless Men to infiltrate the GOP convention.

Or maybe it's not even a real person but instead a low budget AI version of Gaetz.

This change of face made Know Your Meme.

Matt Gaetz's Face At 2024 RNC

I'd love to know whether this makeover has impressed his constituents in FL-01.

It's really a shame that Saturday Night Live is on summer vacation.

[digitaltariq]

ICYMI: the week's 7 largest tech tales from WWDC 2024 bulletins to Disney Plus to the Google Pixel 6a being laid to relaxation

In case you missed the final week within the busy world of tech we’re right here together with your weekly replace that’ll catch you on top of things on all crucial tales. This week we lastly obtained a date for Apple’s WWDC 2024 occasion – which could very nicely be crucial convention in Apple’s historical past. We additionally noticed some bizarre creations from OpenAI’s Sora bot, obtained to listen to some spectacular ANC earbuds, and even witnessed the wedding of Disney Plus and Hulu. To search out out about these, and the opposite largest tales of the week scroll down this web page – and you should definitely verify again subsequent Saturday for an additional quickfire round-up.

7.  Apple WWDC 2024 was introduced for June 10

(Picture credit score: Apple) Apple’s subsequent Worldwide Developer Convention obtained a date this week – and it’s as a consequence of land on June 10, 2024. In the course of the opening keynote we anticipate to get our first have a look at Apple’s subsequent batch of software program updates – iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 – in addition to some {hardware} reveals – maybe new Macs, a brand new Apple silicone chipset, or possibly even a Imaginative and prescient Professional successor (although that appears unlikely). One reveal that appears all however sure is the announcement of Apple’s large generative AI plans. Whereas it hasn’t stated something particularly, Apple's senior VP for advertising Greg Joswiak gave a lower than delicate trace with a Tweet saying of WWDC 2024 “It’s going to be Completely Unimaginable!” – word the capitalization of Absolutely and Incredible. We’ll have to attend till June to know what’s in retailer, however WWDC 2024 seems set to be an Apple occasion you gained’t wish to miss.

6. OpenAI wowed us with Sora movies

(Picture credit score: OpenAI / shy children) In case you’re like us (and who isn’t?) you’ve been watching OpenAI Sora movies on TikTok with an rising stage of surprise and fear. The corporate answerable for DALL-E and ChatGPT has been posting all method of bite-sized video creations that, in the event that they weren’t so other-worldly, would look as in the event that they have been filmed in an actual world. Put merely, this prompt-based generative AI video instrument is not like something we’ve seen earlier than, and nobody actually is aware of what it’ll do to the movie, tv, and animation trade. Get the most well liked offers obtainable in your inbox plus information, evaluations, opinion, evaluation and extra from the TechRadar crew. With an obvious nod to that concern, OpenAI lately opened up Sora to a set of impartial artists and creators. As a substitute of throwing their arms up and operating away in concern for his or her livelihoods, they created a set of unforgettable quick movies, together with one that may rival an Oscar-winning quick (okay, a really quick movie). You simply need to see these AI-generated movies to imagine them. We assure you’ll be shocked and slightly entertained. It gained’t be lengthy, we expect, till Sora is credited because the cinematographer on a full-length movie.

5. The Samsung Galaxy Ring dropped one other large launch trace

(Picture credit score: Samsung) Typically it feels just like the Galaxy Ring is launching in gradual movement, however the wearable inched nearer to lift-off this week when it was noticed contained in the battery widget on Samsung telephones. This didn’t actually inform us something new in regards to the Oura rival, aside from hinting that it’s on monitor for a full launch – most definitely in July alongside telephones just like the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However it obtained us excited in regards to the Galaxy Ring’s potential once more, significantly for sleep monitoring. If all goes nicely, it could possibly be one of many devices of the 12 months.

4. Hulu formally merged with Disney Plus

(Picture credit score: Disney) Hulu and Disney Plus have formally tied the knot. Now within the US alongside hubs for Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Nationwide Geographic you’ll see a Hulu possibility that’ll present you exhibits and movies from the Hulu catalogue. In fact, to look at this content material you’ll must pay for a Hulu subscription. A Disney Plus and Hulu bundle will begin at $9.99/month for the usual subscription with adverts (simply $2 greater than Fundamental Disney Plus). In the meantime, you’ll pay $19.99/month if you'd like a Premium subscription to each companies that provides 4K video and no adverts. Simply word that some exhibits – like Trendy Household and Love Island – gained’t seem in Disney Plus straight away because of “content material licensing restrictions” per Variety. It’s unclear when these restrictions will cease getting in the best way of Disney's new one-stop streaming service store, however we hope it’s quickly.

3. Nikon launched a flexible zoom lens

(Picture credit score: Nikon) We get the occasional 10x optical zoom lens for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, however 14x? That’s extraordinary, till now. Nikon dropped the brand new Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, which seems like an excellent all-in-one zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras such because the Nikon Z6 II. Its large finish covers taking pictures on a regular basis observations and landscapes, its telephoto setting is good for distant wildlife and landmarks, and its close-up images abilities are tremendous spectacular because of its shut minimal focus distance. At 725g it’s fairly compact, too, supreme to your travels. The lens additionally comes geared up with 5 stops of picture stabilization which is strictly what you’ll want for these telephoto snaps. It gained’t be as sharp as a first-rate lens, however the 28-400mm may simply be the final Nikon lens you ever purchase.

2. Cambridge unveiled its first-ever noise-cancelling earbuds

(Picture credit score: Cambridge Audio) The corporate that launched one in all our all-time favourite units of earbuds (specifically the 2021-issue Melomania 1 Plus) is again with a brand new earbuds proposition – and the truth that they’re CA’s first noise-canceling possibility isn’t even their largest promoting level. The agency has really launched two fashions: the common Melomania M100 and a restricted version Melomania M100 How Excessive Version. The latter is available in a vibrant yellow case that is an homage to the music video for The Charlatans' hit How Excessive, during which singer Tim Burgess wore a wonderful vibrant yellow waterproof coat. However each merchandise include a veritable ace up their sleeves: the slinky vocal stylings of Matt Berry, aka Steven Toast (Toast of London/Toast of Tinseltown), aka Lazslo (What We Do within the Shadows). That’s proper, Matt Berry will purr ‘Noise canceling’ or ‘Transparency’ in your ear as usually as you’d like, for the princely sum of £169 (about $219 / AU$326). If that doesn’t make Apple nervous, we don’t know what is going to.

1. Google pulled the plug on the Pixel 6a

(Picture credit score: Future / Philip Berne) This week Google unceremoniously killed off the Pixel 6a – with the funds smartphone being pulled from all of its official on-line shops everywhere in the world. Even the official protecting case has disappeared from the digital cabinets. In fact, you may nonetheless purchase the system from third-party retailers, however you may not wish to as we imagine it is a signal that Google is planning to launch the Pixel 8a very quickly. A lot of leaks have been teasing the 8a in current weeks – suggesting it could possibly be pricier than the Pixel 7a, and that it’ll probably use the identical Tensor G3 chipset because the Pixel 8 – so it appears attainable {that a} new Google handset is on the best way. We would have to attend a short time for extra particulars although, Google’s subsequent official occasion isn’t till I/O 2024 which kicks off on Might 14. Read the full article

[merrock]

sunday; icymi.

Volleyball sign ups are live in the OOC blog! If you would like to participate, please comment on that post by no later than Friday night so that I can throw teams together for the event's OOC beginning on Saturday. If for some reason you are not in our OOC blog, please let me know.

The Benefactor is once again asking for help with testimonials (which actually is me asking for help with ads, but same diff), and we would really like to receive some if you would like to participate. New ads will go out starting in September, so there's plenty of time yet. Please check out the post here!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! xx

[swynlake-rp]

August slipped away into a moment in time…

OTMS

MUN: L! Whether she’s making big, site-wide plot moves like with Eboshi and Hades or finding creative ways to spice up threads on the fly, L's ideas inspire all of us! Our members also shouted out her willingness to jump on opens, follow up on plotting, and try new things– we couldn’t agree more!

CHARACTER: DOLORES MADRIGAL! Between a fake dating plot, a secret identity letter-writing plot, and a family wedding on the horizon, Lo has been living her romcom dreams lately and we simply love to see it. As one member wrote, “It really feels like Lo's storyline has it all right now and I can't wait to see how it all crashes into each other.”

THREAD: CROSS YOUR HEART - SNOW WOLF! This one had all of us on the edge of our seats! L and L did an amazing job of building suspense and tension before the very scary reveal of what exactly was in that mysterious package. We can’t wait to see where this leads for the Hauntley crew.

TASK: TECHNOWAVE PLAYLIST BY LINS AND Z! This playlist was not only so creative, but it was also a true collaboration, creating a totally unique vibe! Props to L and Z for taking on a challenging task and knocking it out of the park.

Honorable mentions: Kristoff’s Country Roads! Our members loved to see how this task expanded what we know about Kristoff and filled in some more of his backstory. Great job, B!

BOARD UPDATES 

ICYMI – THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IS IN TOWN: The Home Office of State Security’s Magick Inspection Division is conducting an audit in Swynlake! Their representative, Eboshi Kanamori, is interviewing the citizens of Swynlake and investigating the Board. So far, she’s done one big thing which is… 

REMOVE HADES ACHERON AS MAYOR! That’s right! Hades is no longer mayor – gasp! Eboshi is serving as interim mayor during the audit.

THE BOARD’S FOREST STATEMENT: Please read below for the Swynlake Town Board’s Official Statement on the strange activities happening with the forest animals: 

Thank you to everyone who attended the July Town Hall event, and especially those who raised comments and concerns related to the forest. We are aware that unusual wildlife activity has begun to impact local homes and businesses. While the reason for this activity remains unclear, local authorities are conducting an investigation and the Board will continue to work closely with forest stewards in order to determine the cause. In the meantime, please continue to report any concerns regarding forest animals to the rehabilitation center at Pride University, and contact 999 in case of emergency.

TASKS

SUMMER MEMORIES: Create a scrapbook of your character’s summer adventures! This can be from this year, or from sometime in their past. Include at least five pictures and write a 200 word description (or journal entry, or whatever inspires you!) to go with it. 

A LATE SUMMER’S NIGHTMARE: Write a self-para about a nightmare your character has had! (700 words) 

EVENTS

AUGUST 2 - 8: GREASE OPENING! Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts and join the cast of Grease in celebrating opening night! The show will have its first performance on August 4th and run through the weekend. The opening night will take place after the first show has run, though feel free to also do behind the scenes stuff. 

AUGUST 9 - 15: SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY FLASH EVENT! Since we did a big AU in June, we’re shifting gears and doing a good ol’ fashioned in-canon flash event! Details to come. :) Canonically on Saturday, August 12.   

AUGUST 15 - 23: SIMBA’S BARBIE WORLD BIRTHDAY! It’s Simba’s birthday! His last one in Swynlake. :( Everyone is invited. (If you don’t think you know Simba well enough, I’m sure you know someone who knows him!!) Barbie themed, wear your best Barbie lewk. There will be dancing and merriment. More information to come! 

AUGUST 23 - AUG 29: CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE! Ashlee & Nemo present a creative arts showcase, including performances with singing, dancing, spoken word and poetry. Fellow artists have donated their art for guests to bid on. Cover is 10 pounds, and any proceeds from the show will be donated to the dance programs in Swynlake. Canonically on August 23, it will be held in Town Hall.

BIRTHDAYS

Characters:

Beck Brooks – August 3

Genevieve Davenport – August 4

Tony Rydinger – August 5

Hades Acheron – August 8

Eilonwy Llyr – August 8

Lightning McQueen – August 11

Ella Ashbourne – August 14

Simba Bonfamille-Lyons – August 18

William Clayton – August 20

Moon Yeongtae – August 20

Roxanne Martin – August 20

Phineas Flynn – August 28

Gabriella Krasimina – August 29

Mason "Dipper" Pines – August 29

Aurora Briar – August 31

[f1]

ICYMI: Hollywood trends ice baths and shattered dreams - it's the best social media from Hungary

Hungary delivered on the action front, with wet weather, crashes, tyre conundrums and more. Max Verstappen emerged victorious yet again, but in amongst Red Bull's record-breaking antics were plenty of off-track shenanigans. Here's some of the best social media you might have missed from the Hungaroring... The return of Ricciardo The fans were very happy to see the Honey Badger back on the grid, the popular Aussie delivering with a decent drive to 13th on race day. Sporting a new helmet design, his Cheshire-cat grin firmly in place, Ricciardo behaved himself all weekend - but it won't be long before he's up to his old antics. A big number for Williams They might not have scored points, but Williams were able to celebrate their 800th race in Hungary - the third constructor to go past that mark after Ferrari and McLaren. It's a big number from a team with a big history. Hul-KEN-berg's new do Nico Hulkenberg's new hairdo was certainly eye-catching, but he might have been better going for 'go faster' racing stripes after lacking for race pace on Sunday. Nevertheless, the bleach blonde do certainly made plenty of the paddock smile, and it wasn't just the Barbie movie that the German found himself referencing as he pulled off another good impression of a strong female character... Oppenheimer or Barbie?! It's the choice that has gripped the internet all week, with Hulkenberg nailing his colours very firmly to the mast. But what of the rest? Pierre Gasly seemed to have a foot in both camps, Alex Albon's former fashion choices put him firmly in with the German as Team Barbie, while down at Alfa, it was easy to see which way their drivers were going... Perez's biggest fan You couldn't help but feel for the kid in the crowd who had come to watch his hero Sergio Perez drive. Instead he witnessed the Mexican crash out in FP1 - and was distraught as a result. All's well that end's well though, as Red Bull invited him and his Dad into the garage where he got to meet his hero. Chilli by name, chilly by nature Carlos Sainz might go by the nickname chilli, but it turns out the Spaniard isn't a big fan of cold water. Not even the presence of a rubber duck could improve Sainz's mood when he jumped into a post-session ice bath... A not so subtle shadow Lewis Hamilton grabbed a record-extending 104th pole position on Saturday, and while he might be making a peace sign, his team saw something very different from above. America's Got Talent Terry Crews was on the grid ahead of the Hungarian GP as a guest of Red Bull. While he confirmed he might not be auditioning for the big Hollywood F1 film given his... less than optimum physique compared to the current crop of F1 drivers, he seemed pretty stoked to just soak up the atmosphere. And why not, as a guest of the team that went on to break some pretty big records on race day?! A papaya bull in a china shop Oh dear Lando Norris – the McLaren man's customary champagne celebration had unintended consequences on the podium, as he managed to topple and break Max Verstappen's race-winning trophy. We're sure McLaren will make it up to their rivals with a delivery of some extra strong superglue to Milton Keynes... via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

[saracausey1]

Key topics:

✔️ ICYMI news, 5/8 - 5/12. ✔️Are wealthy Americans hit harder or are they pulling back precisely because they don't want to go broke in the middle of this mess? ✔️Profiteering from bank failures?! Say it ain't so. 😒 ✔️The fat cats will also find a way to profit from this debt default mess. Whether The Fed turns on its fiat currency printing press yet again or we're allowed to default (which I doubt), someone at the top will make a boatload of money from it. 'Twas ever thus.

[validaaa]

ICYMI my last #KCRW show from Saturday night is archived for your streaming pleasure. Enjoy and let me know which songs you’re digging the most! ✨🎧✨ #kcrwdj #radiodj #losangeles (at KCRW) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coxn3JnPFwz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[darksber]

ok if the stars align and this t*rrent goes any faster i will make one (1) gifset for my bday

[sincerelyreidburke]

ben & cole plz for vday vignettes 💗

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ICYMI, I’m taking submissions to my ask box for Kiersey ships (either romance or friendships) to see in little Valentine’s Day snippets. Hit me up!

FYI: this isn’t really NSFW, but does feature Shirtless Ben Shaley trying to put the moves on, so read at your own risk.

february 14th | 5 years after (cole’s) graduation

When Cole wakes up on February 14th, the first problem is that Ben isn’t right next to him.

He rolls over, and grumbles a little, as his mostly-blind feeling around in the covers comes up short. He may have just woken up, but he knows a lack of Ben when he feels one. Pretty much the first thing he does every single morning is roll over and try to find Ben, and then complain when Ben has to get out of bed to go to work. Because Ben has, like, an actual adult job, and actual adult responsibilities. Cole guesses we can’t all be full-time musicians, but, like, still. A guy has needs. And his needs include at least a little bit of cuddle before the day starts.

So today, that’s an extra problem. Because Ben isn’t in bed at all. And it only takes him a minute or so after he wakes up to remember that it’s Valentine’s Day. So Ben should be here.

He sits up in bed. “B?” he calls— or at least tries to call, as he feels around on the nightstand for his glasses. His voice comes out kind of raspy, and when he finally gets his glasses, he clears his throat as he slides them on. Outside the bedroom’s window wall, it’s broad daylight in Providence. Shit. Cole may have slept in.

But that’s okay, right? Like, he has nothing to do today, and neither does Ben. It’s Saturday. They have today all to themselves.

Which is pretty cool. And would be even cooler if, like, Ben were actually in this room right now. “Ben?” he tries again, in a fuller voice this time, and smooths his hair out of his eyes. It’s getting long. Maybe too long. He’ll give it a good lopping off before tour, but that’s still three months away, so he might have to get a trim before then.

Still nothing, though, on the Ben front. He swings his legs off the side of their bed, which is a bad decision, because it’s kind of cold outside the comfort of the duvet. “Beeeen,” he tries, to no avail. He sighs, and gets up. He’s going to have to investigate.

He’s kind of sore from last night, and still cold, which is probably because he’s just wearing Ben’s boxers. He yanks a Kiersey Hockey sweatshirt out of the dresser, and puts on a pair of Nike socks before he braves the apartment beyond their bedroom. Pulling the drawstrings with the hood over his head, he’s a little more satisfied with the temperature, and he shuffles out into the kitchen— where he finds his answer.

Ben is awake, and out here, hard at work. Cole has to halt, as he takes in the sight of him. It’s not just that Ben is awake— he’s walking around the kitchen, putting stuff on a tray, like he’s getting breakfast ready. Cole’s box of Trix and a little carton of milk are sitting on it, plus a bowl, a glass of water, and a cloth napkin, for some reason. Then you add in Ben himself, who is currently dressed in only a pair of black joggers, with his hair down, and chest on full display, and, uh, well.

Cole might need a second to process.

“Oh, shit!” Ben cries, as he walks into the kitchen, and dashes in front of the breakfast tray like he wants to obstruct Cole’s view of it. “You’re up!”

Cole tucks his hands into the sleeves of the sweatshirt, and does his best not to let the fact that Ben looks very very very (very) hot right now distract him. “Well, yeah, I’m up,” he says, and folds his arms before he adds, “You weren’t in bed, so I had to look for you.”

“I’m sorry, babe,” Ben replies, with a laugh. He cards through his own hair, and shakes it out a little. “I was trying to get breakfast to you before you got out of bed.”

“Oh.” Cole pauses, a second, and leans to the side, to look past him to the tray again. Ben moves like he’s going to block it again, then gives up. “You— were gonna bring me breakfast?” he asks, taking a few steps toward him.

“Well, yeah,” Ben says, and then laughs again, as if at himself. They meet in the middle of the kitchen. “But if you’d rather eat out here, that’s okay.”

Cole waits, as Ben stops in front of him, for just a breath— and then he can’t resist. He steps forward, winds his arms around his neck, and pulls him into a kiss— long, tender, and a very good way to say good morning. Ben responds in kind, and Cole takes a gentle handful of his hair.

When they come up for air, Cole smiles thinly at him. “Hi,” he mumbles.

“Hey.” Ben’s smile is so much to handle. Then again, Ben is so much to handle. Cole still has trouble believing he’s his, sometimes. “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

“You, too,” Cole replies, and gives him another kiss for good measure. This time, Ben slides a careful hand up under the sweatshirt, and his touch sends sparks through Cole’s body. This time, when they pause, he keeps his arms hooked around his neck, and asks him, “How long have you been up?”

“Not that long,” Ben assures him, and then— in one quick, effortless motion, lifts him clean off the ground, and sets him on the edge of the marble counter. Cole laughs, and holds on tight, for the duration. When he’s steady on the surface, Ben stands between his legs, and remarks, “It’s a big day for us, baby. It’s basically our anniversary.”

“Wrong,” Cole remarks, swinging one leg off the counter. “That’s next week.”

“Pffff, I said basically,” Ben replies, and Cole laughs. He guesses it’s kind of true. Their first kiss was a year ago today. It was a long, long time coming.

“Sorry I wasn’t in bed,” Ben adds. The smile on his face is just a little sly. Cole has grown very used to that smile, and knows what it means. “I realize now that I probably should’ve been.”

“You could come back to bed,” Cole offers, with a shrug and a cheeky smile.

Ben nods, and hums, as both his hands find their way under the sweatshirt. Cole returns the favor, except he doesn’t have to go under clothes to find bare skin on him. He traces the shoulder part of the sleeve of tattoos on Ben’s left arm.

Hot damn.

“I could do that,” Ben mutters, and kisses his neck just once, before he lifts his head to meet his eyes. Cole thinks he could write an entire song just about Ben’s eyes— so green, so full of life, and so pretty. He hates love songs, but maybe he should. Right now, there’s a question in them, but Ben says nothing.

Cole can play this game. He tips back on the counter, and raises both eyebrows. “You’re missing your window of opportunity.”

“Babe,” Ben laughs, and he presses forward to kiss him, long and intentional. Cole will never, never take this for granted— the known, famed king of casual, Ben Shaley, has been tied down. He is his. Cole gets to have this boy— and all of him, not just the sexy parts. He gets his dorky, his domestic, his stressed, his messy, his imperfect. Cole wouldn’t trade a single piece of Ben for the world.

Today, one year since they kissed for the first time, Ben is Cole’s Valentine. And that is the best way Cole could possibly want to spend his Saturday.

He can even forgive him for waking up alone.

[alghul]

🍷🍩😴

[vignellicenter]

If you’ve been in the gallery recently, you might have noticed our updated Vignelli poster display! Please stop by and take a look!

For those of you who can’t make it in person, here’s a closer look at the posters on display! Next up: Designer’s Saturday posters

Designer’s Saturday events started in New York City around 1970 in which multiple furniture showrooms would open their doors to designers and architects, as a sort of one-day furniture fair. These two-sided posters served as both announcement and map.

Here is how it was described in a special feature in Interiors magazine in 1974:

”Designer’s Saturday is a show, a shopping tour, a treasure hunt, a feast, a joy, a convocation, an education, a New York tradition. ... It is a day free to look at new furniture, to touch and test and try, a unique opportunity, a party, and a get-together: Designer’s Saturday is – for designers – your Saturday.” Huge thank you to our fabulous colleagues at the University Gallery at RIT for installing the poster display!

ICYMI, read the other posts about the updated poster display: https://vignellicenter.tumblr.com/post/187693814087/vignelli-poster-display-fewbasictypefaces

https://vignellicenter.tumblr.com/post/187800177087/vignelli-poster-display-fortworth 

https://vignellicenter.tumblr.com/post/188131716557/vignelli-posterdisplay-fellini

https://vignellicenter.tumblr.com/post/188370547262/vignelli-poster-display-europeaniceberg

Designer’s Saturday poster [front and back], 1973 Massimo and Lella Vignelli Papers Vignelli Center for Design Studies Rochester, New York

Designer’s Saturday poster [front and back], 1974 Massimo and Lella Vignelli Papers Vignelli Center for Design Studies Rochester, New York

Designer’s Saturday postcards, envelopes, invitations, etc. Massimo and Lella Vignelli Papers Vignelli Center for Design Studies Rochester, New York

Designer’s Saturday sketch by Massimo Vignelli. c. 1974 Massimo and Lella Vignelli Papers Vignelli Center for Design Studies Rochester, New York

Designer’s Saturday special section, Interiors, September 1974 Massimo and Lella Vignelli Papers Vignelli Center for Design Studies Rochester, New York

[duggardata]

Nurie Rodrigues is Courting Nathan Keller!

Get Your Analysis (and Predictions) Here.

ICYMI...  On Monday, July 1, 2019, Jill Rodrigues announced that her daughter, Nurie, is courting Anna (Keller) Duggar’s younger brother, Nathan Keller.  We are all looking forward to keeping tabs on the relationship!

Nurie Katelin is the eldest daughter of Jill + David Rodrigues.  At Age 20, she is the first of Rodrigues to enter a courtship.  Her boyfriend, Nathan, isn’t the first in his family.  He’s the seventh child of Mike + Suzette Keller, who’ve previously had three daughters—Esther, Anna, and Priscilla—marry after a strict quiverfull (QF) courtship.  (Three Keller Offspring have also left the QF faith, and pursued secular relationships.  Those siblings’ data isn’t factored into this Post.)

After the jump, I’ll calculate a potential relationship timeline (i.e., Engagement, Marriage, Firstborn) for Nurie + Nathan, based on data and averages from the following sources—

The Kellers  (Esther, Anna, and Priscilla)

The Duggars  (Who Jill Clearly Idolizes), and

The Kellers + All The Predictor Families

... that last one will be sort of like a Fundie Average.  It’ll be based on data from the Kellers and all Predictor Families—Duggar, Bates, and Maxwell—taken as a collective whole.

Read on!

When Did Nurie + Nathan Start Courting?

Before we can proceed, we need an answer to this.  Unfortunately, neither the couple nor Jill has revealed the exact ‘courtposal’ date as of July 8, 2019.  We have to estimate...  Let’s start with this Instagram Post by Jill, on July 4, 2019, which provides the following information—

Nathan sent Nurie flowers “about 3 Weeks Ago” to “signify[] the start of their courtship.”

Shortly after that, the Rodrigues Family traveled to Georgia for Hosanna + Timothy Noble’s wedding.

In Georgia, the Rodrigueses spent “a couple of days” with Nathan, and Nathan gave Nuria a heart necklace and more flowers to make it “even more official.” 

Breaking this down a bit...  Per Jill, the first bouquet of flowers “signif[ied] the start of [the] courtship.”  So, that’s apparently the courtposal date.  (If Nurie + Nathan ever redefined this as the day he gave her the necklace in–person, I’d go with that, though...  It seems like the more natural start.  But, for now, Jill’s word is all we have to go on.)  

Moving on to Bullet Point 1...  Exactly 3 Weeks Prior to the Post (July 4, 2019) would be June 13, 2019.  Jill said it was “about” 3 Weeks Prior, though—so, I think it’s safe to assume that it wasn’t exactly 3 Weeks Prior.  Let’s assume it’s 2.5–3.5 Weeks Prior, which gives us a working range of June 8–17, 2019.

Edit:  Oops, I was mistaken.  That Post was actually made on July 2, 2019, not July 4.  My bad!

From Bullet Point 2, we know that the ‘courtposal’ happened before Hosanna (Plath) + Timothy Noble’s wedding.  Incidentally, another one of Jill’s IG Posts indicates (on July 3, 2019) that that wedding happened “last Saturday.”  That seems to indicate a wedding date of June 22 or 29, 2019, depending on how you interpret it.  And, after a bit of Googling, it’s clear that it was June 29, not the 22nd...  A wedding cake baker lists “Hosanna Plath” as one of her brides here, with a wedding date of June 29, 2019.  Sadly though, this doesn’t really help narrow down the courtposal date.  Damn!

Since we can’t narrow it down more...  Let’s just go with June 12, 2019, since it’s in the middle of the working range, but not exactly 3 Weeks Prior to July 4.

When Will He Propose?

Okay.  We’re assuming that they started courting on June 12, 2019.  Based on that, when might Nathan propose?  Let’s take a look at the data...

Keller Data.  Unfortunately, I didn’t find any detail online about Esther + John’s courtship or engagement.  So, we are left only with Anna (Keller) Duggar’s and Priscilla (Keller) Waller’s courtships, to work with.  Anna + Josh began courting in January 2008 and got engaged on June 23, 2008—so, their courtship lasted ~159 Days.  As for Priscilla, she and David started courting on September 20, 2011, and he proposed on November 16, 2011, after only 57 Days.  Taking the average, it’s 108 Days (w/ a SD of 72 Days).  If Nurie + Nathan’s courtship is a typical length for the Kellers (Mean ± 1 SD), he will propose between July 17—December 9, 2019, with September 28, 2019 being exactly average.

Duggar Data.  Jill loves the Duggars, so maybe she’ll push for Nurie + Nathan’s relationship to progress at a Duggar–like pace.  What is that, for courtship?  At this point, an exactly Duggar–typical courtship lasts 124 Days.  However, they also vary by a SD of 95 Days.  So, if Nurie + Nathan are Duggar–typical, they’d get engaged between July 11, 2019—January 17, 2020, and October 14, 2019 would be exactly average.

Collective Data.  Looking at all of the courtships from the Keller, Duggar, Bates, and Maxwell Families...  They last 166 Days (w/ a SD of 134 Days) on average.  Currently, the Shortest Courtship record is held by Chris + Anna Marie Maxwell (~27 Days), while the Longest Courtship record is held by Michaela + Brandon Keilen (469 Days).  Based on this data, it’s expected that Nurie + Nathan would get engaged between July 14, 2019—April 6, 2020, with November 24, 2019—shortly before Thanksgiving—being 100% typical.  They will set a new record if Nathan proposes before July 9, 2019, or after September 23, 2020.

When Will They Get Married?

How about the engagement?  How long will that last?  Let’s start by assuming they get engaged on the exactly–average for each data set, above...

Keller Data.  Again, no data from Esther.  We’ll have to make do with just Anna and Priscilla.  Josh + Anna got engaged on June 23, 2008, and got married on September 26, 2008—and thus, were engaged for 95 Days.  Meanwhile, sister Priscilla’s engagement lasted only 80 Days; they married on February 4, 2012, after a November 16, 2011 proposal.  Taking the average, it is 88 Days, with a SD of 11 Days.  If Nurie + Nathan are Keller–typical, they’ll have a September 28, 2019 proposal, and marry 77–99 Days (Mean ± 1 SD) Later—i.e., between December 14, 2019—January 5, 2020.  Exactly average would be December 25, 2019.  Usually, I’d round to the closest Friday or Saturday...  But, having a wedding on Christmas Day actually sounds like something Jill might do.

Duggar Data.  As of July 2019, the typical Duggar Engagement lasts 99 Days (with a SD of 16 Days).  If Nurie + Nathan are Duggar–typical, he will propose on October 14, 2019.  If they continue to take after the Duggars, they’d marry 83–115 Days Later (Mean ± 1 SD), between January 5–February 6, 2020.  An exactly Duggar–typical wedding fall on January 21, 2020.  Moving that to the closest Friday or Saturday...   Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Collective Data.  Looking at all of the Duggar, Bates, Maxwell, and Kellers that have married, so far, the absolute average engagement lasts 113 Days (with a SD of 39 Days).  If Nurie + Nathan take after the collective, they’ll be engaged on November 24, 2019, and be married 74–152 Days (Mean ± 1 SD) Later—or, between February 6—April 24, 2020.  Exactly typical would be Monday, March 16, 2020.  Rounding to the nearest weekend...  Saturday, March 14, 2020.

When Will Rodrigues–Keller #1 Arrive?    

Okay, what about babies?  When can we expect their Firstborn?  Again, we’ll start by assuming a totally average length courtship and engagement, by the standards above...

Keller Data.  For this category, we have data for all 3 QF Kellers—Josh + Anna, Priscilla + David, and Esther + John.  (Yippee!)  The three sisters had their first child 337, 406, and 440 Days into their marriage, respectively.  Averaging that, it’s 408 Day, with a SD of 32 Days.  If Nurie turns out to be like her sisters–in–law, and marries on Christmas Day, her Firstborn will arrive between January 4—March 9, 2021.  Exactly typical would be February 5, 2021.

Duggar Data.  The Duggars tend to procreate a bit faster.  (Jill will definitely be pleased if Nurie can keep up!)  As of July 2019, the typical Duggar Couple will become first–time parents a mere 367 Days after marrying—but, it varies by a SD of 133 Days.  If Nurie + Nathan marry on January 18, 2020 and prove to be Duggar typical, they will welcome their Firstborn between September 17, 2020—June 1, 2021.  Exactly typical would be January 19, 2021.  (Not January 20, because 2020 is a Leap Year!)

Collective Data.  Looking at all the Married Second–Generation Parents among the Duggar, Bates, Maxwell, and Keller Families, it is typical to welcome a first child 397 Days into marriage, with a SD of 112 Days.  If Nurie + Nathan follow this collective’s data, they’ll marry on March 14, 2020, and welcome their first child 285–509 Days Later, between December 24, 2020—August 5, 2021.  An exactly typical first birth would occur on April 15, 2021.

TL;DR—

Here’s when Nurie + Nathan will reach each milestone, according to the Keller Data—

Proposal   September 28, 2019

Wedding   December 25, 2019

Firstborn   February 5, 2021

... and, according to the Duggar Data—

Proposal   October 14, 2019

Wedding   January 18, 2020

Firstborn   January 19, 2021

... and, according to the Collective (Duggar, Bates, Maxwell, and Keller) Data—

Proposal   November 24, 2019

Wedding   March 14, 2020

Firstborn   April 15, 2021

 Truly, fascinating stuff!  Can’t wait to see how it plays out.     

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