Memes, Dreams and Low Self-Esteem

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[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

OP: This is the first time I've seen the Yellow River's sediment discharge with my own eyes.

[jingyuanyuan]

There's a Chinese meme that the Yellow River doesn't need rituals to present sacrifices because if it's hungry it'll come onto the shore and eat the sacrifices itself.

[asmuchasidliketo]

#some netizens also say chinese people like unification because only a powerful unified dynasty can survive the yellow river and sometimes #also the chang jiang when they decide to flood and change directions and kill and displace millions #also only large dynasties have the resources to do hydroengineering to try and control the yellow river #yellow river be like: if you don't hydroengineer you die #but if you do you might also die heehee #“we call these our mother rivers not because they are gentle but because we are too scared” tags on above post

(source: Wikipedia)

[setnet]

@mikkeneko

[alterac]

what in the

oh my god??

[cryoverkiltmilk]

People talk about how the Great Lakes are deadly because they are uncaring, but the Yellow River is literally out to get everyone.

[brinconvenient]

The Great Lakes are uncaring, don't care whether you live or die, ambivalent, pay no attention to you.

The Yellow River cares. Deeply. About you, specifically. And your death. And being the cause of it. It notices you and your intentions. You've been warned. Exercise your hubris accordingly.

[gayvampyr]

important things happening in r/cats

[unyieldingsilence]

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[keltbh]

heatwaves cannot kill a dragon

[burninglights]

fucking insane to be a person of colour in the uk right now

[burninglights]

When my family first moved to the UK, we faced a similar risk to our wellbeing & safety as many are facing now, albeit for different reasons. in light of everything happening in Ireland & the tensions increasing in Glasgow, and the perennial England, here’s a list of actionable things to do for people who may be targeted & anti racist allies.

MY HOME IS ON THE LIST/LIKELY TO BE TARGETED, WHAT CAN I DO?

* it may bring you peace of mind to have a go-bag ready, just in case. A go-bag is a bag with everything in it that you need to get out a volatile situation quickly. Any bag that can be secured (buttoned or zipped) will do. In your go-bag, you should include;

- identifying documents; passport/driver’s license/asylum card/ILR certificate/British Residency permit card

- Wallet and/or banking books

- A spare charger & cable and/or a power bank

- any shelf-stable medication (tablets, inhalers etc.) if you are on medication that needs to be refrigerated, leave it in the fridge until you have to leave

- Sanitary items; toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary pads & tampons, deodorant. If you have very young children with you, you may also want to take your nappy bag.

* If you have to leave, a go-bag is a convenient way to ensure you have everything of importance with you.

* If you are being supported by an asylum seekers or refugee charity, or are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help. If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too.

* IN THE EVENT THAT “PROTESTORS” DO COME TO YOUR HOUSE, CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY, AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS THEY GIVE YOU. MOVE AWAY FROM ANY WINDOWS. DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY EMERGENCY SERVICES.

I’M AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT/CARE WORKER/NHS WORKER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

* Contact your student welfare office/NHS Trust/agency for advice, support and referral to organisations that may be able to provide assistance

* if you live in or commute through an area that is likely to be targeted, contact your lecturers and your faculty to find out whether remote study is possible; if you work in care or as part of the NHS, find out if it is possible to change shifts.

* If it would provide peace of mind, prepare a go-bag as listed above

* Reach out to your the uni society or student’s organisation for international students or students of specific ethnic origin; they may be able to provide you with direction to resources and peer support. If your university has a Marxist or Socialist society, reach out to them for mutual aid with a travel buddy etc., for getting to and from your place of study/work

* If you are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help.

* If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too for assistance with travel to & from work.

* Report any racism or racialised violence you are subjected to. NHS staff have a right to refuse to treat patients who harass, abuse, threaten or insult them; if a patient is racist to you, where possible, ask another member of staff to take over their care.

PERSONAL SAFETY:

* do not leave your home unless strictly necessary. If it is necessary to leave, don’t do it alone.

* use NextDoor, WhatsApp, social media and word of mouth to avoid commuting through “protestor” road blocks, areas of active conflict etc.,

* When travelling, use Share My Location or Life360, and keep at least two people aware of your expected time of arrival at your destination with instructions to contact the police if you do not let them know you’ve made it safely

* do not directly confront any individuals involved, or allow them to bait you into becoming confrontational

* only record if it is safe. Do not record individuals directly/from up close

* Do not directly intervene. If you see violence occurring, contact emergency services and if safe to do so, record what’s happening.

ALLYSHIP & HOW TO HELP:

* if you have neighbours, friends, coworkers or acquaintances form targeted communities, reach out to them. Ask them what you can do to help them feel safe.

* If you live in an area likely to be targeted, reach out to any vulnerable people you know. If safe and possible, offer to let them shelter with you in the event they need to leave home

* If you see any incitement to violence online screenshot it; it may prove useful in the event of individual “protesters” being prosecuted

* If you see any specific areas being discussed as targets, alert anyone you know at risk in the area

* Reach out to local refugee & asylum seekers’ organisations, to organisations supporting foreign national care & healthcare workers, and to churches, mosques, gurdwaras; they may be looking for short term assistance in helping to provide for vulnerable members of their community

CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE & TO SUPPORT:

* NASC Ireland; refugee & asylum seeker charity

* Doras.org; migrant, stateless persons, refugee and asylum seeker rights advocates

* Jesuit Refugee Service; religious refugee & asylum seekers charity

* Irish Refugee Council; supporting stateless displaced persons & refugees in NI & ROI

* International Student’s House (IE & UK WIDE): provides hardship funding and help to international students

* PathFinder (UK WIDE); supports international students

* Care International (GLOBAL); global carer’s charity

* Choose Love (IE & UK WIDE); charitable organisation supporting refugees and asylum seekers

* Praxis UK (UK WIDE); supporting refugees & asylum seekers

* The Runnymede Trust (IE & UK WIDE); antiracism education charity

* Migrant’s Rights Network (IE & UK WIDE); advocacy and support for migrants and refugees

* ShareTheMeal (GLOBAL); providing meals for refugees and those fleeing conflict globally

* Amnesty (IRELAND, UK & WORLDWIDE); human rights NGO

* UNHCR & UN Refugee Council (GLOBAL); UN refugee bodies supporting those seeking asylum, fleeing conflict & internally/internationally displaced worldwide

[incorrect-gotverse]

Keeping Up With The Targaryens, Episode 10: ...And We're Back!

After a misplaced joke by the crew led to Lord Bloodraven magically confiscating our recording equipment, the 'Keeping Up' team had to venture to a secluded cave to retrieve their tools, thus leading to our delay.

However, circumstances (and Lady Shiera) meant that junior PA Kevin had to be left behind as a toll payment - we'll miss you, Kevin.

Anyhow, onwards and upwards, where we meet the last of our rotating cast of characters - the lovely and talented Tanselle of Dorne!

[outerspacekake]

oathbreaker_cary on IG

Video description: A Black man wearing elf ears and dreads and a bandana on his head, pretending to talk to another person. Onscreen text in white says: "I'm Three Drinks Deep at the Elfsong Tavern and Someone Mentions Wyll Ravengard." The angle changes several times and Cary gets more and more animated as he speaks.

Transcription: (sounds of people talking)

Oh nonono, I'm jumping in here. I'm jumping in here because I read the piece in the Gazette, the piece on Wyll Ravengard.

Offscreen voice: Whaddya mean?

You can't slander this man.

Offscreen voice: What're you talking about?

Cary: You can't slander him. No but hear me - hear me well: he was banished from the city by his father at 17. Mind you, he protected the city from a cult of Tiamat. Tiamat cultists. You know where Tiamat was? SHE'S IN HELL. They tried to bring her to Baldur's Gate, and he stopped it. He stopped it! Nono and see this is why you backed Gortash, cuz you lack critical thinking.

Offscren voice: I don't see how that's relevant (repeats)

Cary: You do. You do. You simply do. You- you're completely mischaracterizing this man: he had every chance to just be evil. He coulda been a piece of shit, but he chose light. Where there is surely a path of darkness, he chose light every single time. For 7 years, he went and made a name for himself. As a hero - the Blade of Frontiers. For 7 years.

7 years, a devil in his ear, trying to sway him to a path of darkness, surely. And yet he chose the path of heroism. And you- and you- and you're calling him a fraud? Wyll Ravengard is NOT a fraud. Lorroakan? Fraud. Wyll Ravengard is not a fraud! Not only - not only does he save Baldur's Gate 7 years ago - when he was a teenager, ok? But he comes back with a band of ragtag heroes and helps protect the city from a cultist? The Absolute cultists?

They - DID YOU SEE THE FUCKING BRAIN IN THE SKY? Are you kidding me? This man has saved this city on more than one occasion, and he's not even 30 yet. HE'S NOT EVEN THIRTY YET AND HE SAVED THE CITY TWICE. And you wanna call him a fr- Get the fuck outta my face.

[itcouldbemoreonfire]

AKOTSK Pokemon

It turns out that to combine your current special interests you have to do it yourself!

So I decided to insert Pokémon into AKOSK. No other changes to the setting, still the Westeros you know but now there’s Pokémon there as well

Before I get into it I’m gonna add some of the basic lore that I strung together, which I use to explain some of the Pokémon choices I gave people.

Smallfolk: The majority of the smallfolk will only have one or two Pokémon, depending on how wealthy they are. Pokémon are another mouth to feed so people tend to get one which is useful for their work and is present in the area they live in. The poorest smallfolk may not even have a Pokémon because they cannot afford to keep it fed. (Dunk is an exception to this rule because he is my boy and also the main character)

Nobles: Nobles (and rich people imitating the nobles) are likely to have far more Pokémon because they have the time, space and people to ensure they are looked after. I think a noble is given their first Pokémon by their family at maybe like 8 to 10 years old. This first Pokémon generally symbolises their house in some way (e.g. Targaryen’s get given dragon types), although larger houses will try and get some variation in there to ensure that they have multiple type advantages in case of battle. The rest of a noble’s team is heavily based on their personality and interests, far more than a smallfolk’s Pokémon would be.

Dragons: I’ve just decided that Targaryens did previously have dragons. Not dragon Pokémon, just dragons. I’ve decided that dragons remain a big threat even with Pokémon, as dragons exist outside of the Pokémon type advantages so are very difficult to defeat even with Pokémon (which is why the Targaryens were able to take over Westeros). All the dragons died out in the dance as in canon.

Lore dump over! Moving on to our Pokémon teams!

I don’t think Dunk has a full team at Ashford but he will gain more Pokémon on his journey around Westeros with Egg. Most of his Pokémon are acquired through them following him until he gives in (Egg finds this hilarious).

The Ashford Team:

Phantump: These guys are rumoured to be born when the spirit of a dead child enters a tree stump. Phantump is Dunk’s first Pokémon who showed up after Rafe’s death, while he was following Ser Arlan.

Numel: This guy was probably acquired during his travels with Ser Arlan. They’re a little dumb and can take a hit but are always hungry. I think Ser Arlan saw this guy and thought of his squire, and decided his squire needed an extra bit of protection.

Mudsdale: Ser Arlan’s old Pokémon who Dunk took with him, I imagine this guy has a no nonsense personality. A horse Pokémon suitable for a knight but not particularly regal or fancy looking, strong and sensible the perfect companion for a hedge knight.

Post Ashford Meadow:

Mimikyu: I think Dunk feels out of place in this life, especially with how uncertain his knighting was. So I think he relates to Mimikyu in a way. Dunk is also the type of person to be kind to a slightly creepy little guy, so I think he earns Mimikyu’s loyalty by offering to help fix its disguise and Mimikyu does not stop following him around after that.

Charcadet: This guy was probably picked up sometime while travelling with Egg. Dunk is a magnet for small inquisitive children with his size and kindness. I think Charcadet reminds him both of Egg and of his vows as a knight. When Dunk begins serving as a Kingsguard I think Charcadet is given armour to evolve him into Armarouge.

Egg hasn’t had time to build up a full team and he is still young. I think he has one Pokémon at Ashford and picks up another on his travels with Dunk.

Trapinch: All Targaryen’s are given a dragon type Pokémon (or one which evolves into a dragon type), but Egg was far enough down the line of succession that he didn’t need to be given one that looks like a typical dragon. I think Trapinch is probably native to Dorne and was chosen by Maekar and Dyanna for their son who would never have to worry about becoming king. Trapinch isn’t a dragon type which helps him blend in with the small folk. Also they both have bald little heads.

Togepi: The quintessential egg Pokémon for Egg. I think this guy is the perfect choice to suit Egg, because it evolves into Togetic and Togekiss, which spread happiness and avoid needless strife. I think that really suits the type of king Egg becomes, who tries to improve the lives of the smallfolk.

Raymun is from a branch house so I don't think he has a full pokemon team at Ashford meadow.

Applin: Everyone in house Fossway gets an Applin, it lives inside an apple until it is ready to protect itself. Raymun’s Applin had not evolved by the time he was at Ashford, which adds to Steffon’s claims that he’s unripe. After breaking off and starting his own orchard his Applin eats one of the apples and finally evolves into Appletun, because Raymun is definitely a sweet apple.

Sirfetch'd: This guy evolves from Farfetch'd by achieving three critical hits in one battle. He for sure evolves during the trial of the seven where both he and Raymun are the MVPs.

Eevee: I think Raymun is a character with a lot of potential (which people overlook at first glance), he can go many places with his life and make his own path. A Pokémon like Eevee which can evolve in some many different ways suits him, because he’s choosing his own way after Ashford.

Sawsbuck: A stag Pokémon for the stag man! This was his first Pokémon, given to him because it’s the symbol of his house. These guys change with the seasons which I think matches Lyonel’s volatile personality in a way.

Boltund: Lyonel mentions wanting to go hunting with Dunk in Storm’s end, so it makes sense he’s have a loyal hunting dog for a Pokémon. These guys can run for days on end so he could keep up with all of Lyonel’s energy. They’re even in Baratheon house colours!

Kilowattrel: These guys nest in costal cliffs and fly through stormy skies. The perfect local bird for Storms End and the perfect Pokémon for a lord who would sail right into a storm.

Poliwrath: A water type because Storm’s end is on the coast. Lyonel loves a good fight and this guy is ready to throw down. Lyonel also seems like the type to appreciate having a pokemon with ‘wrath’ in the name with a house motto like “our’s is the fury”.

Hawlucha: Lyonel makes a show out of fighting and dancing and he genuinely loves it. He needs a flashy partner to keep up with him both on and off the battlefield. This is the pokemon of a man who would join a trial of seven just to punch a kingsuard!

Salamence: I think Baelor’s parents knew that he would have a tough time as a dark haired Targaryen, that there would always be rumours that he wasn’t Targaryen enough to be king, so they gave him the most quintessential dragon pokemon there is. These guys are also just really strong, which works with Baelor’s battle prowess. I do think that Daemon Blackfyre probably made fun of him as a child because Bagon and Shelgon cannot fly and do not look like dragons at all.

Lucario: These guys feel like they would be rare for a trainer to have in this AU. They’re smart enough to understand human speech and can read people’s thoughts and intentions. I feel like Lucario fits Baelor’s vibes as one of the most politically minded people in the show. It also feels like a Pokémon Baelor might pick to build his image as a future king.

Drapion: This Pokémon evolution line feels quintessentially Dornish to me, they are probably native to Dorne. Baelor was likely gifted a Skorupi as a gift from his mother, as a link to his Dornish heritage. They’re also coated in a thick armour and are incredibly strong which match Baelor’s battle prowess. Also I love Skorupi so Baelor gets one.

Corviknight: As I said above, I think Baelor is very conscious of his image when picking Pokémon. I imagine Rookidee is a common bird Pokemon around Westeros, so it matches his goal of trying not to alienate the lords. They also just look like knights all by themselves, the black armour matches Targaryen armour and definitely struck fear into the Blackfyre’s when they saw these two on the field.

Ceruledge: With Baelor’s memory for knights and jousting it makes sense he’d have at least one Pokémon which resembles a knight. As for why I chose Ceruledge over Armarouge, Cerluledge are said to burn with the spirit of soldiers who fell before accomplishing their goal….

Haxorus: I was torn between this and Garchomp, but these guys pokedex entry has them as relentless when defending their territory, which is Maekar at his core. It’s also a pretty intimidating Pokémon which suits the image of the Anvil. This guy definitely tore up Redgrass Field.

Tinkaton: This Pokemon was for sure given to him by Baelor after Maekar hit him with a mace while training together. A cute but terrifying Pokémon for his babiest brother. Maekar was definitely embarrassed by his pink Pokémon at first, until it beat the shit out of someone with a hammer. Also these guys knock Corviknight’s out of the sky.

Rapidash: Fire and Blood is the Targaryen motto so of course Maekar has a fire type. I think a horse Pokémon really suits knights and warriors in Westeros and I think Maekar as a kid dreamed of riding this guy into battle. Also noticeably more majestic than Dunk’s Mudsdale.

Serperior: Maekar caught them as a Snivy when he first moved to Summerhall. These guys stop opponents movements with a single glare and have diva energy. Two well dressed princes judging you from the corner of the room.

Minior: I imagine this was a Pokemon Dyanna left to him after she died, since it’s the symbol of house Dayne. This is the one Pokemon Maekar will never battle with and he for sure spoils it just as bad as his children. It has never once listened to him when it does not want to.

[keltbh]

first time staying the night

[keltbh]

dunk's flat

[crimson-chains]

People keep saying the Monet piece reminds them of ducks following their mama~ I thought that was such a cute image I had to draw it :D

[0-pepites-0]

Who knows . . . Who knows . . .

[bombsights]

and this is why baseball is the best sport (see also: these baseball sidequests)

[wowwforever]

how could you post all this and not include that Matt Hilton (bee guy) got a baseball card out of this event

[daughter-of-sapph0]

tw lying

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[ateazure]

"and the stars look very different today..."

[tinyglassearl]

Baelor survives, but still breaks his head/neck.

[stargazermeadow]

yall should take this face blindness test and rb with what you got bc im curious

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[little-pondhead]

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[number1wifemisser]

@wheezecheese

[hasufin]

This has gone beyond "I cannot explain this to my spouse" and is firmly in "Archaeologists of the future will decide this is the point at which a group of people diverged from mainstream humanity and developed a new, indecipherable form of communication."

[the-toastr-rat]

I know it's a little early, but it's good to let people prepare!