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i love my disasters they are absolute disasters what a mood them: stop projecting onto ur ocs me, making all my ocs asshole, tired, and a disaster: im sorry i cant hear you over the sound of how much they suckK
the kids are alright.
This is kinda perfect.
if anyone ever tries to tell u that racism/sexism/ableism/etc. are “natural” just show them this video
Those two that just could not come up with any differences! They were like “we both got glasses, both got these red sweaters, maybe we’re different heigh- nope we’re the same height… well shit we’re perfectly the same!”
Those kids were perfect
my favorite is when Kermit’s facial expression is simultaneously an obvious hand in a puppet but also an instantly recognizable and relatable emotion
Way too many parents need to learn the difference between “a child being disrespectful” and “a human person expressing an opinion that differs from theirs”
my mom had a nice technique for this. when i’d give her sass, she’d say, “i don’t speak rude, what’s that in polite-person-ese?”
basically, she’d encourage me to rephrase my opinion without the attitude. so “UGH, you NEVER let me do ANYTHING!” would (often after quite a bit of bitching and grumbling) turn into “it feels like every time i have a fun idea, you say no, and i just end up sitting around the house.”
and at that point we could troubleshoot like civilized people. she could explain that she didn’t want me to go to jimmy’s sleepover because jimmy’s dad creeps her out, and i could suggest maybe i could have andy over instead, and she could say sure, why not call peter and stacy and brianna and have your own party, i’ll pop some popcorn and rent a movie, and i could add what if we put up tents in the back yard and have a bonfire and roast marshmallows, and she could laugh and say don’t push it.
I really like this technique because it addresses the OPs comment but recognizes that the two can coexist. The problem is often the child is expressing their opinion in a rude or disrespectful way. And as humans we automatically become adverse to opinions we feel are aggressive toward us.
I wrote a thing twice, but nah. How I thought about this before I was a parent and how I think about it now are completely different.
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These dudes are fucking legit. They don’t just show up one day in court, either, they actually make friends with the kids and let them know they have a support system and that there are people in the world who care about them and will always have their back. And less important, but also cool, is that the few times a couple of them have come into my cafe, they’ve been super friendly and polite and when I told one of the guys that I noticed his Bikers Against Child Abuse patch and wanted him to know how awesome I thought he was because of it, he got kind of shy and blushed and said, “The kids are the awesome ones, we just let them know they’re allowed to be brave.”
The source is long, but so, so good. These men and women are available in 36 states, 24 hours a day to stand guard at home, in court, at school, even if the child has a nightmare. Many of them are survivors of childhood abuse as well, and know what it’s like to feel scared and alone.
In court that day, the judge asked the boy, “Are you afraid?” No, the boy said.
Pipes says the judge seemed surprised, and asked, “Why not?”
The boy glanced at Pipes and the other bikers sitting in the front row, two more standing on each side of the courtroom door, and told the judge, “Because my friends are scarier than he is.”
Actual tears.. hnngh
Show me more of people like this, world. I give up on humans too easily.
where do i sign up for this,i want to be in this gang
This is fucking amazing. It may be out of character for me to say this but rock on
Bikers Against Child Abuse was founded in 1995 by a Native American child psychologist whose ride name is Chief, when he came across a young boy who had been subjected to extreme abuse and was too afraid to leave his house. He called the boy to reach out to him, but the only thing that seemed to interest the child was Chief’s bike. Soon, some 20 bikers went to the boy’s neighborhood and were able to draw him out of his house for the first time in weeks.
Chief’s thesis was that a child who has been abused by an adult can benefit psychologically from the presence of even more intimidating adults that they know are on their side. “When we tell a child they don’t have to be afraid, they believe us,” Arizona biker Pipes told azcentral.com. “When we tell them we will be there for them, they believe us.” ( Article)
More about BACA, from their site
My parents are a part of this organization and they are metal af
They go on runs to protect the child if they feel even the slightest threatened no matter where. If the child needs them to go on vacation with them, they do. Bikers come from across the nation to watch over and take shifts for these kids. And the best part is once you’re adopted into this family as a BACA kid, you’re always one. Even when you’re 40 and the perp gets released from jail, they’ll come meet with you and find your best options for avoiding the person and maintaining the life you’ve built for yourself. Once a BACA child, always a BACA child. In Florida, there’s 100% rate for identifying the perp based on the child’s testimony. Why? Because BACA stands with the child and supports the child so they feel comfortable enough to point out their attacker.
What’s better than a badass biker gang being on your side???
NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST WHO IS A BIKER AND NAMED HIMSELF CHIEF HELL YES I’M HERE FOR THAT AND BIKERS BEING BAD ASS TO PROTECT KIDS. HELL YEAH.
it’s back! I will always reblog BACA
Damn good people.
I know they wouldn’t consider themselves such, but these people are freaking heroes and the world is a better place because of them.
Hey folks, it talks about this in the article but its not mentioned in this post, BACA is a 501 © (3) charity that depends in part on donations to help pay for stuff like gas for their bikes. If you want to help, consider donating.
@copperbadge You like posting about heroes, Sam. Seems like this would be up your alley.
I love these folks! I’ve reblogged them before but it’s wonderful to see the donation information has been added.
Always reblog. Keep doing what you’re doing y'all.
Guys? This post changed my life. I saw this post. Forever ago. And thought it was only in america… and wished desperately that they could help me. But then I saw it again, during a bad episode, and checked their site. They aren’t just in the USA
They’re in Canada as well and probably other countries. I met and talked with a native guy who runs the place near me. His name is Shaman. I got in, and I’m considered a BACA child now. Despite being 17, turning 18 when I talked to them. They spent time with me when my abuser was over, they gave me therapy resources. They give you something called a ‘level 1′ where they go to your house with as many bikers as they can, i shit you not a solid 20-40 bikers came from even out of province, and met me. I got to choose my biker name and I got a vest with patches on it and my name on it. They all hugged a Teddybear before giving it to me, and told me if I ever felt the BACA bear was running out of love, to give them a call and they’d refill it for me, and then I got a ride on one of their bikes. Just a day or so ago I went to an annual party with them and they we ate food one of them cooked and had a lot of laughs.
I’ve never felt as loved as I did being a part of the BACA family. They also gave me dog tags with the names, and phone numbers of my 2 workers. So I can call them whenever I feel scared.
BACA is an absolutely wonderful group that will do everything in it’s power to help any child whos been abused.
And it doesn’t end when you’re 18 either. As long as you get in contact/get your level 1 before you’re 18? you’re ALWAYS a BACA kid. I’m 18 now and they still invite me to parties, ask me if I’m okay, and are there for me. They’re still trying to find me resources for therapy.
BACA has changed my fucking life.
I hope you all can read this, and reblog it knowing from someone who fucking been with them, that they are absolutely amazing.
This is truly amazing, I’m so glad people like this exist
This needs to be reblogged. Because.
Always reblog BACA.
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Hetalia is NOT Dead
I’m going to be outright with it: Unironically calling Hetalia a dying fandom is a slap in the face to those content creators still in it.
To call something dead just because you’re leaving/have already left the fandom is disrespectful on so many levels. There are still people creating content, and to have you dismiss their hobbies and interests as something doomed to fail discourages active members from contributing further to the community.
There are people struggling and working every day to get recognized, and yet you have the audacity to say that it’s dead? What gives you the right to wave off those invisible artists and writers? What gives you the right to take away the hope from those who want to get recognized? What gives you the right to declare a fandom dead when there’s people who still have a genuine and active interest in it?
Only those who have left the fandom have a dead interest in Hetalia; don’t project this onto the rest of us.
The Popularity Argument:
I’ve seen this justification enough times that it really makes me question if people know what a fandom is. Sure, Hetalia isn’t as popular as it was years ago…SO WHAT?
A fandom is a community. A community involves personalized interactions. If you’re so pent-up on numbers, then it’s time to re-evaluate why you’re here. You shouldn’t (note the word shouldn’t, as not everyone’s the same) base your gratification from a fandom based only on numbers. The community may be smaller now; we’re tight-knit.
But that’s just it, isn’t it? We don’t have to be big to form our own little niche. If anything, it makes the experience more satisfying to know those who you interact with. I understand where others are coming from when they say that the responses aren’t the same as they used to be. However, if you’re using that same argument, activity and numbers have been on the rise lately.
Nonetheless, a fandom doesn’t have to be super popular for you to be able to enjoy it. The Hetalia fandom is just big enough where it’s still thriving with new content every single day. That hardly seems like it’s dead to me.
Yes, numbers matter, as they derive from interaction. But, if you’re really here for the fandom experience, huge numbers shouldn’t be a first priority. We’re here to fulfill and sustain meaningful relationships, not some self-validating line graph.
Why Hetalia Declined in Activity:
I say activity, because a lot of what goes on in this fandom is smoke and mirrors. There are still a TON of people in this fandom. The only problem is that most of said people only follow accounts and can’t be bothered to like or reblog. In no way are you obligated to like or reblog content either, don’t get me wrong. Still, it’s this unwillingness to share content that’s made the fandom smaller.
In other words, people are interested in the content, but when it comes to sharing it, that interest dissipates. Everyone here has the power to make this bigger again (not that it needs to be). Regardless, it’s your call whether you want to invest that extra minute in supporting your favourite creators.
Another problem I’ve noticed is that those who do reblog don’t use their tags. This is probably the biggest explanation as to why we’re so invisible on tumblr’s fandometer. If even half of us wrote the simple tag of “hetalia”, we’d be up there for sure.
Again, it’s your call.
“You’re still into Hetalia…?”
I get it, I really do. Based on circus performances from mostly older members, this fandom has a horrible reputation. What I don’t understand is how that horrible reputation somehow translates into it being embarrassing to like the series. The actions of others should not be reflective of the entire fandom.
Which brings me to my next point. Yes, Hetalia is based on stereotypes. It’s inevitably biased, and I admit, some of the earlier content could have been executed with a lot more research and sensitivity on Hima’s part. Point is, that was over a decade ago, and his new content has proven that he’s learned from these mistakes.
It would be impossible for Hima to create a series using this medium without necessitating the need for stereotypes. What a lot of people don’t seem to quite get is that stereotypes are conceptual tools; that is, they’re flexible.
What’s wonderful about this fandom is that Hima’s general use of stereotypes allows fans to step in and add their own personal touches and corrections to the characters.
Also, I cannot stress this enough, but this series promotes peace, not war. It’s easy to look at the series’ summary and automatically think: “They’re glorifying Germany during WW2!”
NO! Not once have they ever promoted fascism. There’s zero insignia shown, nor is any of the horrors that happened covered. What the strips do show is the nations fighting each other, as is what happens in war. More importantly is that the nations have been shown on countless occasions to abandon wartime rivalries and act as friends above all else.
I mean, the series’ theme is literally “Draw a circle, that’s the Earth.”
You can’t honestly tell me that this isn’t pushing for worldwide consolidation as opposed to division.
Why Hetalia has Remained:
Hetalia has remained as one of the most versatile fandoms out there. You have both human and nation AUs that can be recreated and re-formulated over and over again. On top of that, you have 11+ years of canon character information to work with. The fandom is full of depth, flexibility, and future potentialities for people to explore new ideas with the characters.
You don’t typically see this with other fandoms. Usually there’s one big boom. Then people realize that they don’t have all that much to work with and move on. People haven’t completely moved on from Hetalia because it’s still rich enough to keep producing new content from it.
Likewise, not many other fandoms provide the motivation to engage in learning about the world and its history. Hetalia made me want to learn more about what I was reading.
And before anyone says “Hetalia is simple, there’s nothing to it”, I implore you to reconsider. If you really pay attention to the inner workings of Hima’s craft, you’ll find countless inter-texts, foreshadowing, easter eggs, and dark themes running all throughout it.
To Those Leaving the Fandom:
Thank you for all the content you’ve created for us, truly. I wish you all the best. But, if you do leave, all I ask is that you respect those who are still in it.
Just because you’re leaving, doesn’t mean that the fandom has died. It just means that you’ve lost interest. Please don’t attribute this loss of interest to a fandom that’s “dead.” If anything, it’s because of lower numbers and activity.
To dismiss us as dead means that you’re overlooking those who are still here. Not only that, but if you had a large enough following, you’re ruining the aspirations of those who idolized you.
Leave behind your legacy with class. Set a good example. Allow those to eventually climb up to the peak you reached in the fandom rather than tearing it down and frightening others into leaving with you too.
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With all that said, I want those reading this to remember one thing. We’re still a community. We’re in Hetalia because we share a common interest.
It’s about sharing what you love, not loving something because it’s shared.
Going to school after a break is like when you pause a video game to go pee and when you come back you forget how intense and chaotic everything was when you paused it and the second you unpause it all your enemies collectively punch you in the face
(high school..?) Hetalia as things classmates, teachers and I have said (pt. 3)
Italy: “Guys let’s do this again according to the instructions this time”
Germany: "You can't possibly get marks for acting like a drunken prawn!"
Japan: “...The only thing more painful (than this injury) is social interaction I’ll deal with it”
Romano: "They gave us stupid ridiculous themes so I gave them stupid ridiculous responses"
Spain: "You guys know what lyse means right? Exploshe."
England: "Can you speak louder I can't hear you over the bagpipes."
France: “What’s stopping me from running down 20 Anderson road naked?”
China: "I'm not in the EU get out of my face"
Russia: “You won’t die drinking tonic water just like I didn’t die drinking milk with coke”
America: "Well that's true you can't buy infinite nuggets"
Prussia: "Who the hell was this Hilbert guy and why did he have so many problems"
Hungary: “We’re making leaf skeletons”
Austria: *confused voice* "How do you get a negative length?"
Switzerland: *sigh* 'Yes go release your sphincter muscles'
Belgium: "stop spraying water on my waffle! don't get my waffle wet dammit!"
Finland: "Very good! You can count!"
Sweden: “Nitric acid doesn’t solve all of your problems”
Denmark: "And so from a quote I googled 5 minutes ago…"
Norway: "I'll never say no to seeing a corpse"
Iceland: “I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore I’m only here on someone's orders”
Sealand: “Manslaughter's accidental right?”
Greece: "Cats just naturally breed! in like, the weirdest places on earth!"
I get really confused when americans, when talking about universal health care are like ‘yeh but it’s not free sweaty :) :) you have to pay it through taxes :) so gotcha!!’
and I’m like ….???? That’s the whole point??? Everyone pays their fair share so that no one has to be turned away because they don’t have insurance??? And no one has to set up a Fundraiser page just so that they DONT DIE???? So people don’t put off going to the doctor because they’re scared of going bankrupt?? Because healthcare is a RIGHT and should be free at the point of access?!?
“So no one has to be turned away” she says hahaha go to a universal health care country and get a necessary operation in less than a few years and come back and talk shit.
Look at the cure rates compared to mortality rates in universal health care countries and compare them to ours, then talk shit.
Tear your ACL in a universal health care country and see what the people say if you should go to their hospitals or go to an American hospital, then talk shit.
I do live in a universal health care country, actually. And I HAVE had a necessary operation here myself. I broke my arm years ago - the ambulance came within 5 minutes. I was seen in A&E by a doctor within 20 minutes. And I had the operation to put my arm back in place within hours - despite my condition not being life threatening. Hmm, don’t see what was so hard about that? And oh yeah, it was all free of charge.
You don’t seem to understand about how it works. Firstly, operations are prioritised. If someone comes in with an emergency, such as a ruptured aorta and bleeding out - of COURSE they will get an operation STRAIGHT AWAY. Like what do you think doctors do here, twiddle their thumbs while patients die?
And if someone has something that is not quite an emergency, but is serious, such as a bowel cancer, they will have their surgery within 1-2 weeks of seeing a specialist. And it’s free. The poor patient who is already stressed and worried sick about their cancer, will NOT also have to worry about insurance and bills and going bankrupt.
Sure, some operations that are not quite as urgent will have waiting lists. My gran just had her cataract operation - this is something that isn’t life-threatening, not causing her pain at all, but of course is still affecting her life because she couldn’t see very well. She had to wait a few months, which of course in an inconvenience, but she still got her operation, and she definitely didn’t have to wait years (and I have never heard of anyone waiting years for an operation, and as a med student I have talked to a LOT of patients) so I don’t know where you got that from (probably some right-wing american media, I assume). And like, I’m sure most people would rather wait a bit longer than have to pay, or not ever get their operation because they can’t afford it?
And I’m not sure what you mean by your last bit. Are you really implying that countries other than the US couldn’t repair an ACL tear? Like, really? Do you think countries with universal healthcare have no resources or money? Sorry to burst your deluded bubble, but other countries can handle an ACL tear, and many other operations (even neurosurgery - shock horror!), just fine thanks. I’ve never seen a patient shipped off to America.
“I’ve never seen a patient shipped off to America” daamn, i love this post
Not to mention that in countries like Australia, there are *also* private hospitals. If you *want* to spend tens of thousands of dollars to avoid waiting, you can?
As someone who would be dead, many times over, without universal health care, GET FUCKED.
And for the record: the only private hospital in my hometown (apart from taking quick non urgent NMR because the ones in the public hospital have quite a long queue) really sucks. For every important/urgent/non-basic procedure you have to go to the public one, which is considered btw a national reference in certain departments. Years for an operation? Nop. Months, one year and a few months tops for non-necessary surgeries. Urgent and necessary? Hours.
Oh and about the talking shit thing…
But sure, the US wins it over in one thing: healthcare spending!
(Source here: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2015/oct/us-health-care-from-a-global-perspective )
So yeah, tell me again why should i pack my things and move right away to the US where i’d die unless i’m shitting gold like a freaking Lannister.
Reblogging because I love this reply
My favourite was that free health care would create death panels where people would judge if you were allowed to have the life saving operation that you needed.
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You guys have that there already, and it’s called fucking insurance companies.
As an American, I fully support universal healthcare, and this post only goes to strengthen that stance. Thank you for helping to educate those who have not/cannot/will not do the research on their own.
If it wasn’t obvious already that I support universal healthcare, let me just support it again with charts.
“So yeah, tell me again why should i pack my things and move right away to the US where i’d die unless i’m shitting gold like a freaking Lannister.”
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE WINNNNNN
lmao for some of yall universal healthcare seems like a utopian concept that you cant even begin to understand so you make up some shit to make it bad
Bless this post. 😇
fuck this hell country. literally burn it all down and start over.
fuck this hell country literally burn it all down and start over
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PSA: “#DropTheB”
If you see any memes saying “There are more than two genders #DropTheB” floating around, it’s a false flag operation from /pol/, and it’s meant to start outrage and infighting within the LGBTQ+ community.
A few screencaps of it can be found here.
[CW: Homophobic, transphobic, and antisemitic language.]
ps here’s the artist of the original work that 4chan stole and edited (its the one i’ve seen most going around). pls go and support them!
AND DON’T
FUCKING
TELL PEOPLE
THAT THEY’RE NOT TRYING
BECAUSE HOW THE FUCK WOULD YOU KNOW IF THEY’RE TRYING OR NOT
JUST BECAUSE IT DOESN’T LIVE UP TO YOUR STANDARDS DOESN’T MEAN THEY’RE NOT TRYING
The worst part about losing your glasses is that you don’t have your glasses to help you find your glasses.
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this cured my depressive episode
You ever just get a hella gay crush on your best friend bUT THEY DON'T LIKE GIRLS--
oof gay culture