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thinking about etymological shift and specifically the time i was reading a cozy 1920s british mystery and the phrase BLAZING FAGGOTS leapt out from the page to sucker punch me on the jaw

it was referring to a bundle of sticks burning in a fireplace, but for the first time in my life I kinda wanted to start a band. Blazing Faggots. that could be us

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big fan of when some edgelord isolates himself from the world hiding in his menacing magical castle, only for his future love interest to ram down the doors like YO BITCH! i live here now

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I don't know if abled people will ever really be able to understand the kind of pressure that being in a messy/dirty environment and being unable to clean it up puts on you

like, we just managed to clean off our desk and vacuum for the first time in... over 6 months?

The amount of relief we're feeling is amazing

but also like

That was pressure before we did that. We were feeling that for over 6 months. This relief is that pressure being LIFTED.

Anyway, PSA:

Don't blame someone for having a dirty or messy living space. If it's a problem for you, it's probably a problem for them, too. Maybe offer to help clean it up, or just kindly shut the fuck up? That person is probably putting a large amount of pressure on themselves about the space, too. Don't make that worse by being a dick about it.

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Step four: Become apprentice

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I think venus flytraps should be intelligent and ambulatory. I think they should get into the cupboards. I think they should purr when you pet them.

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FOUND family??? you think i just found them like this??? babes this is FORGED family. Me & the bros were scrap metal in a junkyard (very valuable, very sharp, very dangerous, uncared for) and we GOT IN THE FUCKING FIRE TOGETHER. WE did this. we said I AM NOT LEAVING YOU and melted into each other for better or for worse (it’s for better) and we are A FUNCTIONAL UNIT now. DO NOT SEPARATE. BATTERIES FUCKING INCLUDED. FOUND family my ass, we built this non-nuclear family unit from the ground up, don’t devalue this!!! it was is and will be a labour of love!!!

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Companies: Young people don't want to work anymore

Those same companies: underpay workers, have unrealistic job requirements, and use ai to skim through resumes so that generalized resumes don't work anymore.

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Just a friendly reminder not to comment on people's weight or appearances. In general, it's not cool, but you also don't usually know the context. Someone could be eating less than 300 calories a day and still have a body type that makes them look a little chubby. I speak from personal experience.

If you are someone with body image issues, remember that it's not always your fault. Whether you eat too much, eat too little, or even eat the right amount, you can't always effectively change your body type. And there's no shame in that. Be you, listen to your body and your needs, not the critics. If you feel like you aren't satisfied with your body, go to a doctor and see if you are in a healthy condition. If you are, then you're fine, you don't need to do anything. If not, then they can help you figure things out in a healthy way that works for you. Don't take it upon yourself without guidance, don't listen to diet culture, don't harm yourself trying to force your body into someone else's mold.

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Your relationship with your bones is toxic.

They don't tell you your posture is bad until they get angry, lash out, and hurt you. And if you try to break up with them, they cripple you.

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Bendy and the Ink Machine is an isekai, and so is Deltarune.

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Got bored, and got annoyed with shiny gengar

So, made my own shiny gengar

First image is normal gengar, second is the official shiny, third is my version of the shiny

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Thank you, and I'm sorry for asking such a difficult question 😅 My autism is showing a bit. Thanks for answering to the best of your ability.

Hello! I am newer to the sewing craft and hobby. I was wondering if you had any tips or thoughts on your favorite fabrics to use, qualities to look out for, and any other general tips you might want to give to a blooming designer. Most of my work is gonna be more whimsical and less historical, but that doesn't mean I can't use all the help and tips I can get going in! I will write down any valuable information you can give in my notes.

That is a VERY broad question and I don't really know how to answer without knowing more specifically what you're sewing! I do 18th century menswear, and very 18th century inspired everyday clothing, but I have no idea what you're looking to make, so I don't know if we need the same fabrics. Like, when I hear "more whimsical and less historical", for me that would be something like a tailored suit that looks like it's made of leaves, but for someone else it might be a big floofy ballgown.

But to answer the bit about my favourite fabrics - I prefer woven fabrics in natural fibres with no stretch. I use a lot of linen, cotton, wool, and some silk and rayon, with the weight and specific kind of fabric depending on what garment I'm making and what season it's for. Usually they're medium or heavy weight, with the exception of shirts. My favourite thing for nightgowns is thrifted 100% cotton bedsheets, my favourite thing for shirts is lightweight linen, and I like making pants out of heavy cotton and jackets and waistcoats out of wool suiting, but there are lots more materials I've used for these things.

And there are people who like to sew with stretch knits, or who use a lot of shiny synthetics, or lightweight gauzy fabrics! There are tons of different kinds of fabric, and the ones that are best for you will depend on what kind of garments you're making, what kind of wear they'll get, and your budget. (Though I will say that I'm a polyester & acrylic hater. Sometimes synthetics can be nice if you need something sparkly and shiny that can't be done with natural ones, and I do usually machine sew with poly thread, but polyester fabrics are often a Bad Texture and they don't breathe and I avoid wearing or working with them.)

One thing that might be helpful is going to your nearest fabric store and touching lots of fabric and reading the labels. It's not the same as actually sewing with them, but it should help you get a bit more familiar with the textures of various weaves/how much they fray/etc. (Also looking at the fibre content on the labels of your own clothing, even though these days far too many things are polyester, or some sort of blend, and there are lots of great fabrics people are missing out on.)

I'd also recommend Nicole Rudolph's videos on fabric - she's got ones on wool, silk, linen, cotton, and tailoring supplies, which ought to give you a good idea of the various qualities of those particular natural fibres.

Here's a link to my FAQ, which has some other sewing questions I've answered over the years.

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That's completely understandable. I probably should have thought about how open-ended it was. Thanks for having tips to give me despite that, though!

Heya! I'm rather new to sewing, just starting out, and intend to start designing whimsical dresses. I was wondering if you had any general tips in regards to things like fabrics, stitches, supplies, or techniques that you'd be willing to share.

This is a huge, open ended question. My best advice on this would be to get yourself a bunch of books on sewing techniques and basic sewing education, and practice a lot on cheap fabrics!

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Happy holidays!

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"I SWEAR TO GOD, WE HAVEN'T HAD A NORMAL GOD DAMN DAY SINCE YOU TRANSFERRED HERE. Something is ALWAYS happening with you guys, it's like you guys argue on and on, and that always seems to bring in some kind of horrible monster for some fucking reason! I don't care whether or not you two hate each other, I just want one NORMAL day!"

You and a bunch of other students are the background characters in a teen TV show and you all tolerated the main character’s drama long enough. In the middle of the main character’s argument with another main character, you blurt “can we please learn World History!”