Dani

26, she/they, pansexual. This is a space for my hyperfixations which are currently but not limited to, Hellaverse, the Amazing Digital Circus, OFMD, and PJO.

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100000 likes!

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I never make posts about this type of thing, but I read this review of The Odyssey movie and can't stop thinking about it.

Before I go on my inevitably long rant below, would like to say that this is 1 out of maybe 5 total "bad" user reviews I came across, though many of them read exactly like this honestly. Overall, it looks like The Odyssey is a great movie and I'm very excited to see it!

So this idiot: First, I'd like to point out that the user themselves acknowledges having little to no information on the source material ("to be fair"), then gives a review fully based around this obvious lack of understanding of the story's core ideology that is so FAR from fair. So, right away have the ick from the blatant hypocrisy.

Second, do people like this know what pagan means? To their credit, this might be the one valid/factual thing they say about the movie. However, how does one watch a film based on a GREEK CLASSICAL STORY... And come out the other end like "Why TF are they pushing this polytheistic propaganda???😡"

Like, are we serious right now? This would be like if someone watched The Lion King and got angry that it was pushing the Furry Agenda™️ or some bs like that.

Third, *deep breath* I am so tired of people throwing the word "slop" around to describe anything they don't like. Can we not? "Slop" literal refers to "lazily, mass-produced digital content (usually AI, usually low quality)."

I don't think I need to even point it out but:

1. This film is not lazily-produced. Having not even seen it, I can hopefully correctly assume based on the fact that it took years to make and looks to have excellent production design, writing, acting etc. based on the trailer, that it is not lazily-produced.

2. This film is not mass-produced. At least not in the way that is meant to refer to how things like "slop" are mass produced. Slop mass production is inherently done in a way that generates and floods digital feeds with meaningless, artificial content at an industrial scale to maximize clicks/revenue, rather than actually trying to convey any genuine message. Again, having not seen the movie, I can still confidently guarantee this is not the case for The Odyssey. Yes, it is being distributed worldwide in theaters but that's so, so far from the same thing??!?

3. This film is not digital. Or AI... Like whatttt are you even saying you sound so stupid right now

So in summary, this hypocritical, entitled fool really went to see a movie centered around Greek myth (probably just seeing "Nolan" and glimpses of a trailer thinking it would be like... a war movie? Or something?? I don't even know honestly), and came out of it mad about the fact that it had nature-oriented and pagan/polytheistic themes, called it lazy, mass-produced digital content, then signed off by saying they never knew anything about the source material from which the film was adapted.

Cool. Love to see it.

So yes, I've been thinking about this a lot and if you've made it this far, thank you for coming to my rant/TED talk sparked by an idiotic comment that probably didn't deserve a second thought, but got me thinking about some of the things I hate most about the internet and some of the people on it these days.

✌🏼👋🏼

[assortedriceballs]

the Wacky Watch has finally gone dark 🥲

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(This post is absolutely devoid of any spoilers for TADC: The Last Act)

Gooseworx,

I know your life is probably crazy right now and that you are unlikely to see this, but I hope you are beginning to realize the positive impact of your creation, and how incredibly thankful the vast majority of your fans are that they got to experience The Amazing Digital Circus. We are so proud of you, and you should be proud of what you have accomplished as well.

I spent my whole morning reading positive comments from fans and Rotten Tomatoes five star reviews of The Last Act. I was overcome with emotions that this journey is over, but also how many people you touched with your art. I wanted to make a collage of the reviews, but I got overwhelmed because there were too many amazing, funny, and beautiful comments.

For those fans I know personally, every single one of us has enjoyed every part of this ride. Please try not to take any of the hate and disrespect to heart- if anything, those voices were a very loud, miniscule minority. I'd honestly be surprised if most of them even watched the entire show. I hope you have learned a lot on this journey, and that any stressful, upsetting, or frustrating moments do not prevent you from continuing to create stories and characters you love (Though you certainly deserve and should take a long, well deserved break- especially from social media).

Please be proud of what you accomplished and gave to the world. It was truly something beautiful that millions can enjoy. You've also paved the way for other creators to have their stories told, which is truly an incredibly feat that will have a positive impact on the world of animation for years to come.

Thank you

[assortedriceballs]

Didn't notice this until @ohnoitstbskyen pointed it out in his YouTube episode reaction video, (check them out, he does really in-depth animation and story analyses!!) and I adjusted the contrast/brightness in the second picture to make it easier to read "CHILL" on Ribbit's arm.

but this is the second time this has happened!

A similar message was discovered by making light adjustments to the bathroom scene: "chill fella"? In top left corner... With human hand prints also visible.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN

Is someone trying to communicate with Jax?

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[assortedriceballs]

Some of my favorite lines from the finale out of context:

And, I'm a good boy now :)

Tom, did you get all that gay shit?

What is a box?

You knew my game the day we met >:)

Baby, I'm a demon in hell!

I am married. Still. I think.

Wow, you're really pretty lady! ...but not for long >:)

Aah, bad shark-dog-thing.

Bitch, you better fall back!

[assortedriceballs]

Gonna tell my kids this was the Great Gatsby

[assortedriceballs]

Top 10 animated series gag of all time 😭

[assortedriceballs]

I think they should kiss

They both love looking out windows and brooding about ethical dilemmas, and how to best protect their own

[ayeforscotland]

When I became freelance, one of my first marketing contracts was fixing my boss' blog posts and articles that he had 'written' with ChatGPT.

It was the single most soul-sucking task I have ever done in my life. I could have ghostwritten it for them faster than it took me to edit it.

ChatGPT would often hallucinate features of the product, and often required more fact-checking than the article was worth.

It is absolutely no surprise that 77% of employees report that AI has increased workloads and lowered productivity, while 96% of executives believe it has boosted it.

The reality is that it's only boosted the amount of work employees have to do which leads to increased burnout, stress and job dissatisfaction.

Source.

[quasi-normalcy]

In the words of Cory Doctorow, AI can't do your job, but AI salesmen can convince your boss that AI can do your job.

[todestriebtheorie-deactivated20]

"cant believe youd make this about your current interest" i will make the birds in the sky and the grass in the fields about my thing. for free. i will look at gods ineffable creation with a mind filled with images and thoughts of my guys.

[tlirsgender]

Throwback thursday to when I was like 12 and I was putting out new writing DAILY...... Like entire Chapters of my then-current wips just, over an afternoon. What the fuck was I on

[tlirsgender]

Nobody:

Me, age 12, just started drinking coffee:

[tlirsgender]

[bagh0st-deactivated20240223]

I drew 14 pictures during the day, and wrote 32 pages a night. Now I can’t do shit.

[audliminal]

A huge part of this is because you've gotten better! And now, when you're drawing/writing/doing whatever creative task, you're not just mindlessly throwing thoughts at your paper, you're thinking as you do it. Children can churn out a lot more work because it's not yet refined, but when you're older and have more practice, you work with all these thoughts running through your head about form and shape, color palettes or word choice. Now, you're making a dozen decisions with every moment of work, and you're also questioning the decisions you've just made, wondering if you can do it better. Don't beat yourself up about producing less work now than you did back then, because every sentence or shape involves a lot more effort for you now, than it did when you were ten and brand new to this hobby.

[deathcomes4u]

Also you have a job now and the never-ending bullshit that is laundry and dishes and feeding yourself.

[bokettochild]

okay, I actually really needed to hear this

[daybringersol-deactivated202605]

Americans, please take the time to do this.

original poster

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[slavicafire]

sobbing into my plate after overhearing a conversation between a mom and her tiny daughter in this shopping centre food court

[slavicafire]

this one buffet type restaurant is away from the main food court, on the upper floor of the shopping centre - nearly no one goes there, so even in the wild rush of pre-christmas shopping, it's fairly quiet.

it's a mother with a daughter, kindergarten age. they sit at the table next to me, each with their own plate, having a quiet conversation. the daughter eats very quickly, stuffing her mouth, you know how kids sometimes do. the mother tells her, very softly:

"remember what we talked about? you and your tummy are a team and you have to be a team player! let's make sure you chew your food well so it has an easier job later, and has enough time to tell you once you're full"

the child nods, very serious and focused, because she has a very Important Mission now after all. she begins eating slower, chewing well, and additionally taking some time to Ponder the food on the fork before chomping a bit of the many different dishes she picked small portions of.

"what is your favourite thing from your plate?" the mom asks, and the child points to something on the plate. "why? what's the flavour?" the mom continues, and the daughter replies, taking the time to describe the flavour and the texture, even though she "doesn't know what it is at all but it's yummy" and the mother smiles and explains to her what that food is. I think it was mozzarella, in the form of those small balls that work well for salads and appetizers.

once the daughter's plate is empty, she looks at it a bit puzzled.

"are you still hungry?" asks the mom and as the child nods, she says "let's give it a moment so your tummy can catch up as well." - a moment passes - "still hungry?"

the child nods enthusiastically. "alright, let's walk over to the buffet and we'll pick something more"

"can you bring?" the child asks and the mom just says, smiling:

"no, because you should choose what looks like it will make you not hungry anymore. also, walking a bit will help your tummy understand how much more food you two need to feel full so you're no longer hungry but you're also not too full so that you feel uncomfortable or nauseous" and they went to get more food.

it might not sound impressive or interesting, but she was so kind and patient, and the child was clearly happy and curious and receptive to the information she was learning about her own body and how food works. none of "you have to eat the whole plate" under the threat of some punishment, none of "that's enough, you've had enough, you're not hungry anymore" none of "you'll eat what I picked out for you and that's it, no discussion." I don't know. I hope they had a nice rest of the day

[wellthatsjustgreat]

The next time they tell you Americans are “happy” with their employer provided health insurance remember that that “happiness” is fueled by willful ignorance of what the alternatives are really like and fear of losing what little crappy health care they currently have.

[starlightomatic]

Honestly, nevermind the low price, if seeing doctors was this logistically easy I’d have way better health. With adhd/anxiety/depression, seeing doctors is usually just too complicated and takes too much energy to deal with.

[spaghetti-o-fficial]

^^^ this this this

[dankmemeuniversity]

[xelayxes]

[xelayxes]

@matzahball

[dracophile]

For a second I didn’t realize it meant “high” as in a stoner–I thought “High Geologist” was like a rank of geologist or something and he was insulted you would challenge him to naming stones

[hamptercatapult]

great poast every one👍

[shirecorn]

I have drawn him…. The High Geologist

[syberfire117]

Can’t believe he’s ace

[shirecorn]

He is now And here’s the photo evidence:

[aphorisnt]

hey guys…https://twitter.com/MatthewLillard/status/1322648148364324864 so does this make it canon?

[shirecorn]

the high geologist has ascended

[ethanrayne]

every time i see this post it gets…. better? but also weirder.

[venusrrvelez]

I always gotta reblog the High Geologist once in a while.

[sapphireclawe]

I love this too much.

[cryptidwithaninternetconnection]

Reblog to get to look at a cool rock from the High Geologist

[theseretoningoblin]

WOAH THE HIGH GEOLOGIST POST