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merlin's greatest wish was for his magic to be accepted, but most of the people he revealed his magic to died shortly after the reveal. arthur's greatest wish was to experience a love that went beyond his status as a king, but the people he loved most ended up betraying him. fate made their greatest joy also their greatest sorrow; two sides of the same coin.

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suggestions for gender neutral version of mom/dad? something less formal than just ‘parent’

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please note that while progenitor, guardian, spawnpoint etc are all respected titles, they are more the equivalent of mother/father than an affectionate nickname you would scream through the house multiple times a day. gimme something we can use people

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I just tried to combine the words and got “dom” and i cant-

tinkering-goblin

but wait, if we reverse ‘dom’ you get ‘mod’. I suggest we use ‘moderator’ as a gender neutral version of mom/dad

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Admin and op would work makes them sound powerful and in charge of everything

biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist

Admin (respectful) Op (derogatory)

doggoneloser

i was going to add something else to this but instead i got to thinking and i was like huh. what could you use.

in most languages the word for ‘mother’ usually starts with an M, because phonetically [m] is one of the easiest sounds for a newborn to make when they start babbling, and mothers tend to be the one most around the child. so in my mind that crosses M off the list, because it’s automatically associated with a feminine figure

similarly, ‘father’ tends to start with D, T, P, or B. (phonetically these sounds are very close together; [p, b] and [d, t] are all only different because of being voiced or unvoiced.) these are also phonetically easy letters and ones kids pick up on earlier.

now the hard sounds for kids are the following: [ɹ, d͡ʒ, tʃ, θ, ð] or in normal speak: the English R, the “j” or “dge” sound in “judge,” the “th” sound in “thigh” and the “th” sound in “the.” and we don’t want kids unable to say their parent’s name for years, so those are also off the list.

additionally, it’s easiest for young kids to just repeat the same sound twice rather than figuring out the tongue gymnastics of putting different sounds together, which is why kids will say Ma-Ma or Da-Da and not Ma-Mo or Da-Po. and we’ll want to stick with low back vowels like “ah” and avoid ones like the hard “i” or “ee.”

so what does that leave us? when we want a sound kids can learn easily and early but don’t want to just put a funky spin on “mama” or “dada”?

my suggestions: G, K, W, L. i personally lean towards W and L. they’re called liquids, since they’re the consonants that kind of aren’t consonants, and kids (and ESL learners) will tend to swap out the English R for a W or L until they can learn the R.

if i ever have a child, they’ll start calling me Wawa. then when they get older, they’ll call me Wala, or maybe even Wally.

and then, once they’re finally phonetically developed, they can call me by my true title as their nonbinary guardian for their 18+ years:

Waluigi.

cipheramnesia

far--from-h0me

Okay, but on an actually serious note, Baba is used in several different languages, but the meaning changes between mother, father, or grandparent. However, it is not used in English afaik, so it could be a good English option.

shayvaalski

baba is what I use as a nonbinary parent (it has a long history for butches!) and this post hit me like a two-by-four to the back of the goddamn HEAD

buurenaar

How about Tata, because no matter what, they’re gonna try to latch onto a nipple

biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist

wait wait wait, do babies try to latch on to the nipples of non-lactating parents too? is this a thing? do babies just automatically zero in on any nipple in the vicinity, regardless of the presence of breasts or breast milk? is this an experience cis men deal with I need to KNOW

UPDATE: based on the notes the answer is a resounding YES!!!

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I can’t speak to cis men’s experience, but my house has this kind of lamp, and my progeny were both very fascinated by it whenever I would carry them under one of them.

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The lamp thing is legit, I’ve discussed it with so many fellow breastfeeding parents. The weirdest one for me was when my son latched onto the tied knot of a balloon.

biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist

I am so so grateful I decided to scroll through the tags:

reginaldqueribundus

loumandliker

i think the part of tumblr that’s like working itself into a frenzy over tumblr turning Everything Into Fandom or Only Consuming Media If It’s Shippable is just like turning something that like isn’t even an issue into a huge one for no real reason. like not that it’s even like a moral failing to not read #deep lit or to like media wrong but also like who is actually posting about media they consumed and liked a normal account on tumblr. this is not my letterboxd account. i won’t review every media source i consume and like a normal amount let alone dissect it on here. this is the platform for blorbo from my shows. i am busy avoiding doing my dissertation and don’t have time or energy to liveblog all of my media consumption. who cares

headspace-hotel

It's like going to a farmer's market and freaking out over how obsessed everyone is with vegetables.

mehawke

Just reminded me of tohru honda

I left this place as a weeb and came back a kpop stan

Damn Stray Kids trending here??

if a british person is named shaggy does it kinda feel like being named fucky?

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The first time I watched Scooby Doo I was distraught

that’s what I wanted to hear

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K-Pop Spotlight: Stray Kids

Stray Kids are back with their noisiest and most memorable album yet. To celebrate, we caught up with the self-producing boy group to talk about their second full album NOEASY, the new single “Thunderous,” and some of the lessons they’ve learned in the three years since their debut. Check out our full interview below!

Where did the inspiration for the album title NOEASY come from? Would you consider your Stray Kids sound to be noisy, and do you like that description?

Bang Chan: We did a little wordplay with the words “no easy” and “noisy,” meaning that in a world where things aren’t so easy, we will be noisier and noisier. I actually don’t mind people describing our music as noisy ’cause that’s what we’re trying to be. The loudest noise that everyone will remember!

Changbin: Since our title songs are typically powerful and performance-based, I’m sure some people think our music is a little noisy. With that said, some people enjoy that sort of energy. We also get energized and have fun on stage, so I think the expression “noisy” is a positive thing. The title NOEASY is a spirited response to all the noise that distracts us and gets in our way—to say that we’re not an easy match and we won’t back down.

You celebrated your third anniversary as a group earlier this year (congrats!)—what are some of the (harder) lessons you’ve learned over the years as a group that produces all of their own music?

Hyunjin: During these past three years, the things I’ve learned are the love of STAY and how to love more. Additionally, through countless performances, I think my stage skills have also improved.

HAN: I was amazed and thankful to learn that the songs I write and create can move people. I hope to continue making good music that will move more people and continue to touch their hearts!

Felix: I learned that it’s hard to reach many goals in life. However, over the past years, I’ve learned to ask for help and feedback from my members. As time goes by, we’ve strengthened our team play to overcome anything.

What’s the first song you remember loving, or what is one of your recent favorite songs?

Bang Chan: Out of Stray Kids songs? “Hellevator” because it was our first official song as Stray Kids.

Lee Know: I was told that when I was a child, I used to dance and sing along to the music on the radio that my parents would listen to. I think that’s when I first started loving music, but I can’t remember what those songs were!

Changbin: “개똥벌레” (T/N: This song translates to “Firefly” in Korean and is a nursery song.)

Hyunjin: I think my favorite song is “Secret Secret” because HAN and I share the same emotional wavelength, and the lyrics really resonated with me.

HAN: I really liked “D” by DEAN!

Felix: “Grow Up” is a song we always sang together with our STAY during our concerts and performances. This song brings back a lot of unforgettable memories for me.

Seungmin: Kim Dong Ryul’s “Drunken Truth”

I.N: My favorite song from this album is “Thunderous!”

Many of you were really into anime and exercise as your stress-relief/hobbies the last time we spoke. Tell us a little bit about what you are into these days, outside of your activities as Stray Kids.

Bang Chan: Umm, I’m still exercising daily, and these days I’ve been using Felix’s Switch to play games.

Lee Know: I either cook or go to a cafe to read a book.

Changbin: I like working out!

Hyunjin: I study art and draw. I like to have my own time of healing in my free time by watching other artists on YouTube.

HAN: I still watch anime, go on YouTube, work on music, and exercise. I think I tend to gravitate more towards things I can do at home rather than outside.

Felix: If I have the time, I go out bike riding, walk in the park, or look for some new recipes to cook for the people around me.

Seungmin: I’ve been enjoying taking vocal lessons and playing the guitar sometimes! I’ve also developed a deep interest in coffee, so I’ve been exploring different machines and flavors.

I.N: I recharge by laying in bed and watching YouTube or movies.

On these last few albums, we’ve seen some unit songs developed outside of the usual 3RACHA team. Do your members ever surprise or excite you by what they come up with when you’re working as a new unit?

Bang Chan: Yes, it’s always surprising and exciting! It’s really unexpected, and their ideas are really good, too, so it’s always fun to work as units.

Changbin: It’s even more inspiring and helpful when I hear other ideas outside of my own.

Seungmin: I was blown away by Felix’s rap and vocals in “Surfin’!” I remember being very pleasantly surprised by the originality/freshness of his self-written rap.

You’ve all grown so much as people and performers since your debut. How has that growth impacted your sound and the themes in your music?

Lee Know: As we’ve grown, we’ve widened our range of music and performances, which has allowed Stray Kids the ability to convey a broader range of expressions.

Seungmin: In my case, I think I’ve become a reliable vocalist for Stray Kids! In order to sing our team’s songs well, I’m honing my singing ability so that I can pull off any type of melody 3RACHA creates.

I.N: Our album contains songs of diverse genres, and singing this wide variety of songs has helped me grow a lot.

If you could have a meal with your families anywhere in the world tonight, what would you be eating and where?

Bang Chan: Just having a normal dinner with the fam at home would be nice.

Lee Know: I think it would be the best if I could have a home-cooked meal with my family at our home in Gimpo. There’s no place more comfortable than that, and Soonie, Doongie, and Dori (our cats) are there, too.

Changbin: I want to go to Australia and eat steak!

Hyunjin: I want to visit Japan with my parents and go to a hot spring again. I’d like to eat the grilled skewers that we had there last time.

HAN: I would like to have a BBQ party and grill tons of meat like chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc. It would be fun to rent a vacation home and just eat and have fun!!

Felix: I’d love to eat in Australia with my family at a nice, big, fancy restaurant, just enjoying the view, the food, and having the time of our lives together.

Seungmin: I would like to cook and enjoy a meal together at home. It’s the best when you can eat good food and have good conversations in a comfortable atmosphere!

I.N: I would like to grill and eat pork belly in Hawaii while looking out at the ocean.

Want more of Stray Kids? Check out their second full-length album NOEASY and the music video for "Thunderous" here.

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miezyslaw-stilinski-deactivated

Uno, dos, stress

latenights

Marriage is such a goal for me. A healthy & loving marriage, with someone who is my best friend.

dark-soul9

sometimes you hide your feelings from yourself too

we-stan-an-iron-man

you know what? i'm done having 0 memory of the fandom i'm in but clinging onto the appreciation of it anyway. i'm gonna rewatch the mcu and it's gonna be great

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Captain America: The First Avenger

It still baffles me how Steve never died. Not even just in ca:tfa, but like... the entire mcu. Steve really went into a war with his weapon being a frisbee. I don't care that you're muscular, my guy. You couldn't even pick a shield that better covered your body. You saw the prototype dinner plate and was like hmm... this one

Sorry, I'm done bullying Steve. On another note, I am a tad bit obsessed with Steve & Bucky pre super soldier serum as well as just Peggy Carter, but nothing new there. I want like 10 hours of Steve and Bucky before they were soldiers heading into war

February 2nd, 2021

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Captain Marvel

YEAHH, I liked that a lot. There is a surprising amount of Marias in the MCU and as a Maria myself, I approve

Also no offense but Talos's head looks like a watermelon. This felt important

February 3rd, 2021

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Iron Man

THERE HE IS! The iron. The man. The man of the iron. Mr. Tony Stark. And JARVIS! These were simpler times

Obadiah creeps me out so bad though, I hate how touchy he is

February 4th, 2021

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Iron Man 2

*tearing up* oh, you're familiar. I didn't know Peter and Tony met even before the attack on Stark Expo

I LOVE this movie. IM1's cool and all, but I'm not really all that interested in it? I should be. I'm obsessed with Iron Man. But my favourite thing is Tony Stark after IM1, and IM2 brings me so much joy. He's just-! Superheroing! Iron Manning!!

February 5th, 2021

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The Incredible Hulk

Lots of places shown here and one of them is where I'm from 🙂 yeah uhh, that's all. I... do not like this one very much. Sorry </3

February 7th, 2021

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Thor

I love that!! I love Thor trying his best to understand Earth, I love "son of Coul," I love Heimdall, I love Darcy Lewis, I'm absolutely in love with the cool metal fire thingamajig, etc. etc.

I enjoyed this a lot. The only thing that had me growing inattentive were the romance scenes but I'm gonna be like that for 90% of the MCU romances

February 9th, 2021

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The Avengers

I love the way Banner said "no no this is much worse! :)" when he realized he was on an aircraft

I like Steve, I do, sorta, but I just... oh boy!! Mm! :}

Okay, Mr. Anime-Eyes Stark

February 14th, 2021

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Thor: The Dark World

I would like to give a (male)kith to Darcy Lewis, Loki, and Heimdall specifically. I liked it but I don't have much to say 👌

February 24th, 2021

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

SAM 💟💞💝💗💖💕💓❤💘

I myself have never seen Star Wars, but Steve Rogers has and I can NOT get Tony acting all fake betrayed as Peter excitedly rambles to Steve about it out of my head. Imagine finding out Captain America's seen your top fandom

Fun fact, the song briefly playing when Nick Fury is in Steve Roger's place is It's Been a Long, Long Time by Harry James and Kitty Kallen, released 1945. It is also the song playing at the end of Avengers: Endgame. I, uh, had this weird couple of months where I was obsessed with 40s-50s music. I recognized it immediately

You mean the. Sir, you mean the cat-?

Anyway, I learned one thing today and that's that I have not been pronouncing Buchanan right at all

March 13th, 2021

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Iron Man 3

Oops, this is not in order. I accidentally skipped IM3 somehow, I was supposed to watch it right after The Avengers

Gosh, I am IN LOVE with this movie

Gjdhxhs?? Oh how I love this scene

And this scene. Beautiful. Work of art. I am soft

Oh honey no, not the bots...

I saw an entire analysis on this interaction once and I don't know where it is but it was, very basically, "Tony is trying his absolute best with Harley" and I love that so much

Harley trying to grab the anti-bully thingamajig and Tony pulling it out of his reach... *sob* there is something so ridiculously cute about that scene

Tony does so well without his suit! I love how we get so many scenes of him fighting without it

How to become Tony Stark's son. Step one: call him "Mr Stark" at least once. That's it

March 15th, 2021

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Guardians of the Galaxy

You know, I love fictional space travel and the creation of societies, cultures, landscapes, etc. of entirely different planets a lot for someone who almost never actually looks at space-related things. I forgot how much joy I get out of stuff like this

And this made me miss so many MCU fics too, wow. I don't remember ever reading a GotG fic but I am fiercely missing some Tony Stark space travel Infinity War canon divergence fics I've read right now. I'm aware that's very specific

That- feels like an insult ngl

I love how this wasn't scripted, Chris Pratt really did drop it

WAH

March 23rd, 2021

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Same energy

Oh, that's uncomfortably familiar

What. What?? I had no memory of Yondad dying, I have to go through this a second time? Stop making Quill lose parents

GREAT news though. I was so busy absolutely dreading romance during my first watch of the MCU that I, in a moment of fear, thought there was a romance between Drax and Mantis. And it turns out... that never even happened?