Fight Unless You're Willing To Die

[i-hate-chick-fil-a]

At first, I was so 😠, but reading this thread toward the end had me like:

[prokopetz]

If you ever feel like you must be the most unobservant person in the world, remember: I once spent half a year failing to notice that my new favourite restaurant was a money-laundering front for the Ukrainian mafia.

(I didn’t think anything of it at the time, but in retrospect, the fact that it was always dead no matter the time of day - I think the busiest I ever saw it was five people, myself included - well, that should have been a tipoff. Also, the waitstaff kept calling me “Mr. Prokopetz”, which I had assumed was just part of the restaurant’s gimmick, but given that “Prokopetz” is a Ukrainian surname, I’m now force to wonder whether they’d thought I was, you know, in the business. I just liked the pierogi!)

[moonbelowsea]

What I need to know is how on earth did OP finally realize his favorite restaurant was a money-laundering front for the mafia.

[prokopetz]

I’d like to say I put together the clues, but in reality, I just showed up one day to find that the place had been indefinitely shut down, and later learned it was because the managers had all been arrested.

[andersonsallpurpose]

What I really want to know is how good the food was?

[prokopetz]

Excellent, if your tastes run to the “heavy cream and too much garlic” end of the spectrum.

[toloveviceforitself]

Every crime front I’ve ever eaten at has had completely amazing food, honestly. I am pretty convinced that if you want to open a front, you don’t choose “restaurant” as your front-business unless you have a relative who loves to cook.

[prokopetz]

It tickles me that this is evidently a sufficiently common experience that people find it relatable. (Seriously, check the notes!) We should write reviews or something.

[onewit-torulethem-all]

did I just read the line “every crime front I’ve ever eaten at” with my own two eyes

[toloveviceforitself]

Look, I went to college and lived my early adulthood in a town whose entire thing was import/export, and we had a lot of restaurants that were suspiciously empty except when they were closed and filled with very serious men in nice clothes.

They were usually run by someone who was about the right age to be some adult’s parents or grandparents, and in the case of the two Korean restaurants matching this description, they didn’t speak English. Universally though, they were very pleased to see customers, very proud of their cooking, and very very interested in keeping us far away from the aforementioned serious men in nice clothes. And despite having huge dining rooms and never having more than a couple customers, they never went out of business.

Also, because I am very, very stupid and sometimes don’t think before I talk, I once said loudly, over the phone, while sitting in one of these places, “Hey! Yeah if you want to meet us, we’re eating at [place]. You know…[place]? You totally know it. The Front, on Warwick st!”

The looks I got from every single employee were amazing and then I left.

[cat--77]

We had a corner store/deli-place near our apartment in college. Everyone knew they were in on something and no one cared because they looked out for their customers and their neighborhood as a whole.

They started stocking my favorites because I mentioned them within hearing range once, would tell their “vendors” to move out of the way if we stopped in. I walked a different route home and got harassed one night and they asked after me. When they found out what happened, they declared “Consider it taken care of, you should never be afraid around here.” Never happened again.

Everyone needs their friendly neighborhood crime lord.

[friendlyfrankenstein]

This is both my favorite and makes me fondly remember home. Less of the  eateries, more of the mysterious retail joints that never seem to close despite no one ever buying anything, though. Well. Aside from the juice bar. Didnt last, though. 

[jayalaw]

Wow. My God

[carbonfiberpersonality]

Relateable content

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Love it

[kouzumi93]

I used to live above a pizza shop and the owner was my landlord. Nicest guy I've ever known, and the best damn food, too. I found out about a year ago that he was arrested because the place was a front for the mafia, as well. Now I'm just glad that we'd paid off our backrent we'd owed him.

[arkadykoshka]

I’ve been asked a couple times how I do my scar for Cullen, and this is the method I always use. You can make any size, color, or intensity of scar with this method too so it’s really, really versatile and works for any character, any fandom, and any scar.

Supplies:

Rigid Collodion - this is an fx makeup that you can find online or in specialty makeup stores. It’s usually pretty cheap, running about $5-10 for a small bottle 

Lip pencil - in neutral pink

Brushes - I like thin, disposable lip brushes 

Powder shadows or alcohol paints - any kind will do, you mostly want them in browns, reds, and creams 

Setting powder 

FX makeup remover - like Telesis or Bond Off. This one is super important. Get real, proper remover. 

99% Alcohol (optional, if you’re using alcohol paints)

Cotton Balls

Keep reading

[kouzumi93]

[kouzumi93]

If you have any pictures of the above cosplayers (Linkle, Pre-Sequel Handsome Jack, Warfstache/Markiplier, Honey Lemon, Rapunzel/Flynn, Amu), please send them to me! We've been looking for our pictures and would love to see them all <3

[batterwitch]

Zenkaikon part one! I’m the Medli! Please let me know who you are so I can tag you! 

Louise - @rentalbreakfastclub Link - @direbasilisk Linkle -  Tina -  Bob -  Alphys -  Undyne -  Jasper -  Yue -  Cicero -  Peko -  Kuzuryuu -  Chopper - 

[kouzumi93]

I'm the Linkle!!

[fullbattleregalia]

My favorite costume/cosplay of the con. Many otaku were caught that day.

[opaquecianna]

Sunday at Zenkaikon Part 1! Tag yourself!!!

[kouzumi93]

Warfstache doesn't have a tumblr, but he's my friend's husband, Robert

[kouzumi93]

"[Azula's] batshit crazy."

[kouzumi93]

Come find my group today! We also have Wilfred Warfstashe and a Catbug with us! :D

[kouzumi93]

Frozen is such a ripoff of The Lion King that if you listen to Hans' dialogue very carefully, you'll hear him say "I killed Mufasa"

[kouzumi93]

Customer service is a two-way street. If you're a bad customer, chances are that you're going to receive bad service. Most people expect anyone in a service area to be nice to them no matter what, so they take advantage of workers with verbal abuse and overall rudeness. Because of policies most companies have in place, workers find themselves under pressure when they're forced to either stand there and take it, or stand up for themselves and risk termination. Then, if a customer isn't being blatantly rude, there tends to be communication issues. Cashiers aren't verbally informed or asked for cash back (the computer may say, "hey, he's getting cash!", but the cashier may have just started their shift, or another customer may have just cleaned them out and they don't have anything left), food service areas tend to be given vague ideas of what a customer wants (and then get yelled at if it's not done the way they didn't say), and there's an overall expectation that the worker should know exactly how the customer wants things done, even without a single verbal cue. Thirdly, there's the arrogance. Just because you're old, rich, military, or of any other "privileged" status, it does not mean you're more of a person (or better) than the person serving you. You're demanding a service, and they're providing it for you; at least show a little respect and patience. And I guess that's really all it boils down to: respect and patience. You don't have to be über happy or chipper when interacting with any worker, because your mood shouldn't hinder your ability to be a civil, decent human being to another human being. Cashiers, fast food workers, bankers, retail workers, and waitresses (honestly, just anyone you interact with that's working) are all the same as you. We're just trying to survive in this world and keep our heads above the water. So next time you throw your change onto the counter instead of your cashier's waiting hands, yell at someone who didn't know they did something wrong, or yell at someone for something they can't control (prices, equipment breaking, stocking issues, etc.), remind yourself that everyone has a breaking point, and your actions or words may push someone to theirs. Now, as a small note, I'm not saying that service workers SHOULD be rude to customers who mistreat them (professionalism), just that sometimes you really might be bringing it on yourself. TL;DR: Don't be a dick.

[espelp]

Writing Help Masterlist (Part 2 of 2)

This is part number 2 of my writing help masterpost. I hope you find the links useful.

CONTENTS

Playlists Weapons, Armor and Fight Scenes Myths and Supernatural Beings History Mental Health Physical Health Emotions and Body Language Diversity and Represantation Other Useful Links Just for Fun

PLAYLISTS

Otherwordly-Playlist Energetic-Playlist A Mix for Writing Love A Mix for Characters Who Just Don’t Care To a Dark Lady-Playlist Recover Me: A Playlist Futuristic Fugitive-Playlist Fight-Playlist After the Bomb-A Writing Mix Your Heart Dies-Playlist Under the Waves-Playlist Sorrow-A Writing Mix Devil’s Backbone-Playlist On Top of the World-Playlist Writing Playlist-Instrumental Writing in the Dark-Playlist Cosmic Love-Playlist The Final Battle-Playlist Four Mixes for Four Supernatural Creatures Slightly Haunted-A Writing Mix It Was a Dark and Stormy Night-Playlist Bittersweet-A Selection of Piano Covers Writing Mixes Float-Playlist I Never Asked for This-Playlist Background Mix-Caffeinated Music Cool Writing Mixes Writing Playlist Epic Songs to Write to Young Adventurers-Playlist On Your Way Home-Playlist The Gentle Art of Making Enemies-Playlist Sea Fever-Playlist Writing Playlist Writing Mix Do Androids Dream?-Playlist I am a Result-Writing Mix An Inspiration Mix This is How We Do it-Playlist Teenagers-Playlist Get Shit Done-Playlist Sad Songs-Writing Mix Exhalation-Playlist Curl Back My Loneliness-Playlist Free-Playlist Love Sucks Anyway-Playlist Antidote for Anxiety-Playlist Heart on Fire-Playlist We Played War With Wooden Swords-Playlist Rattling Box-A Writing Mix Innocence Lost-A Writing Mix Music to Influence You to Write Summertime Sadness-Playlist You are Doing Your Best-A Mix for the Emotionally Exhausted Playlist Doomed Queens-Playlist A Collection of Sad Songs Unrequited Love-Playlist Studying: The Disney Way Songs for Creating Stuff Mermaid Magic-A Writing Mix Superpower (Tracklist) A Writing/Character Inspiration Playlist Sing it Out Loud-A Playlist Songs That Will Make You Feel Better Long Distance Woes-Playlist

WEAPONS, ARMOR AND FIGHT SCENES

Knifes as Weapons Five Simple Ways to Write Convincing Fight Sequences On Writing Gun Safety Gunshot Wounds Weapons (and Women) A Guide: Firearms Wound Types, Stages of Healing, & Treatments On Children Fighting Adults Writing Violence Part 2: Cause and Effect Fight Scene Strategies: The Individual versus Group Picking a Sword for Your Character On Weapon Grips On Guns Combat Masterlist Common Sword Types A Beginner’s Glossary of Terms for Swords Bang Bang Bangy Bang An Impossible Guide to… Archery Guide to Archery On Wrting Action Scenes

MYTHS AND SUPERNATURAL BEINGS

Asian Lung Skeleton Anatomy Ideas for Dragons Humans and Dragons Creatures and More Myths, Creatures and Folklore Rare/Underused Supernatural Powers Masterlist on Zombies A Masterlist of Mythology and Deity Resources Dragons Creature Feature Faerie List Character Development: The Mermaid Writing Zombies Guide on Mermaids Guides on Playing a Mermaid Sea Creatures Resources on Merpeople Magical School Considerations A Masterlist of Superpowers Types of Dragons Ghosts Types of Dragons Guide to Ghosts Robots, Androids and Cyborgs An Anthology of Mythical Creatures Aerokinesis Pyrokinesis Hydrokinesis Teleportation Everything You Need to Know About Witchcraft and Wicca A Master List of Superpowers Mythical Creatures Masterlist A Guide to Superpowers My Zombie Apocalypse Posts Magic Resources Resources: Dragons How to Make Your Supernatural Characters Unique and Interesting Feyfolk Mermaid Anatomy Telekinesis Let’s Talk About Magic Fighting with Magic Myths and Urban Legends Masterpost Map of the World Mythology

HISTORY

The 1700s Writing Research-Victorian Era 4 Tips for Setting During World War One [1914 -1918] Victorian Occupations Love, Sex and Marriage in the Middle Ages Writing Research: World War Two Guide on Etiquette in the 1920’s Links About 50’s/60’s/70’s Writing Research-Viking Age The 90’s (Research) The Roman Empire 1920’s Entertainment Slang of the 1920s World War 2 Historical Fashion Masterpost   Writing Research - The Fifties Fashion Through History Medieval Health and Hygiene The 90’s Guide: Life in 1998, 1999, 2000 US A Masterlist of Medieval Occupations Fashion Timeline of Chinese Clothing Resources for Writing Medieval Type Stories Writing Research: The Middle Ages Writing Research-The Roaring Twenties Fashion in History

MENTAL HEALTH

Characters in Therapy Hunter’s How To: Writing an Emotionally Detached Character Understanding Depression in a Friend or Family Member 8 Surefire Ways To Emotionally Screw Up Your Kid 4 Types of Unhealthy Mother-Daughter Relationships Types of Emotional Abuse Writing Effective Character Breakdowns Guide to Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders in Males Main Characters With Eating Disorders How to Play a Bulimic Degrees of Anxiety Writing a Bulimic Character How to Play a Traumatised Character What is Gaslighting? Writing Masterlist: Abuse Victims On Abuse Reactions to Tragedy A Guide to Self Injury 21 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Depressed Teens and Major Depression What to Do When Someone Has a Panic Attack A Guide to Bipolar Disorder Emotional Abuse in Relationships When Anxiety Strikes An Inside Look at ADHD On Writing: Psychological Shock The Things Nobody Tells You About Grief Autistic Children Anatomy of a Panic Attack Unhealthy Relationships Without Physical Abuse On Abusive Romantic Relationships How to Portray a Character With Bipolar Type 2 Disorder Portraying Domestic Abuse A Guide to PTSD: Soldiers Mental Illness: the Character is Not Their Disorder Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Adolescent Psychiatric Wards Addiction Anxiety: A Self-Help Masterpost Military and PTSD Resources ADHD Guide to Rehab Part 1 Guide to Rehab Part 2 How to Deal With Mental Illness Bipolar Disorder Writing Characters: Depression Writing Asperger’s Sociopathy vs. Psychopathy Tumblr Mental Health Community Writing Tips #122: Dealing with Character Trauma Information on Panic Attacks This Is a Towel: Mental Disorders Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD Etc. Understanding the Trauma of Child Abuse The Brain in Schizophrenia On Depression

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Bad Writing-Head Injuries On Hypothermia Common Allergies in the US An Impossible Guide to: Blood Loss Writing Mute Characters Writing a Character Who’s Mute Writing Dialogue With Signing Characters Writing Mute Characters (from Someone Else’s POV) Writing Characters With Disabilities Who Weren’t Born That Way A Guide to Sexual and Physical Abuse Writing Tips: Writing Blood Loss Where to Pinch to Stop the Bleeding On Blood Types Blood Medical Facts Ref of Things Authors Botch Up a Lot Researching Away from the Internet: Character with Cancer Edition Figuring Out an Illness for Your Character Blind Characters Tips on Writing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters Writing tips: How NOT to write disabled people A Few Resources for Insomnia A Few Tips on Making Up Diseases Guide on Asthma On Scars Amnesia A Study in Physical Injuries Writing Realistic Injuries Guide on Prosthetic Limbs Writing Reference: Sprains and Strains Factitious Disorders Remember, Remember: The Basics of Writing Amnesia A Guide to Sexual and Physical Abuse Resources: Writing Injuries in Hospitals Tips and Resources on Blindness Guide to Writing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters The Limits of the Human Body Guide to Cancer Writing Reference: Food Poisoning Writing Reference: Instect Bites and Stings 5 Step Guide on Writing Character With X Disorder or X Disease On Strangling A Study on Amnesia On Head Wounds Tips on Writing Pain Writing Traumatic Injuries References Asthma for Writers

EMOTIONS AND BODY LANGUAGE

Writing Fear On Emotions Emotions-Where You Feel Them Writing Emotional Scenes References on Emotions Feelings Extrapolated-The Roots to Your Character’s Emotions Talk About Yer Damn Feelings, People The Emotional Guidance Scale 41 Emotions as Expressed Through Body Language Tips and Tricks: Five Tips to Emotionally Connect to Your Readers Writing Violence Part 1: Developing Characters and Comfort Levels Expressing Emotion Through Your Writing 10 Psychological Effects of Nonsexual Touch Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Effects The Psychology of Color Types of Crying Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers A Wheel of Emotions The Importance of Body Language Physical Signs of Fear Emotions: Writing Grief Body Language: What Eyes Can Tell You A Guide on Body Language Intensity of Feelings Cheat Sheets for Writing Body Language A Body Language Masterlist Body Language Secrets Body Language Reference Sheet Emotions: Showing Surprise Showing Emotion: Anger Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers On Touch Body Language: Eyes Writing Fear Writing Guilt Five Ways to Describe Emotion Five Things You Should Know About Body Language 6 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid

DIVERSITY AND REPRESANTATION

Strong Female Characters POC Profile (x)(x)(x)(x) Interracial Relationships Black People Skin Tones Writing a Half-Mexican Character It’s Hard to See Racism When You’re White Black in Upper-Class White Society Black Woman Hair Black Characters and Blushing Writing Latinas Common Mircro-agressions: African Americans and/or Black People POCs in Victorian England Tests for Representation Romance Doesn’t (Have To) Equal Weakness Links to Feminist Essays, Videos and More On Strong Female Characters A Comic About Strong Female Characters Racism Experience by Class Introducing Race & Skin Color Naturally Black Women and The Secrets of Nightly Hair Care Rituals Interracial Relationships Drawing References on Ethnicity A Few Tips and Resources for Writing Characters of Color Describing Skin Tone Skintones Describing Chinese Girls Female Character, Trauma and You Describing Skin Colors Tip: The Women are Not Weaker Than Men More Improvements: Female Characters  Diversifying Sexual Identification and Romantic Expression in Your Writing

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

On Writing Kisses Character Drawcember Glossary of Dance Terminology Things That People in Society Frown Upon Art/Digital Art Help Masterpost Naming is Hard Naming Your Infection Wine 101 Guide to: White Collar Crimes Police Procedure The English School System How to Unlock a Car With a Shoelace Generators Earthquakes Pt 1 Daytime/Nightime Earthquake Pt 2 Houses, Buildings, and Immediate Consequences Writing Dynamo ILYS Free Downloadable Sofftware for Writers Essential Productivity Apps for Any Students 60 Awesome Search Engines for Serious Writers Background Noise Charahub Finding Out About a Crush On Arranged Marriages All About Luvree What Not to Do When Writing Romantic Relationships Emergency Custody and Social Services American Middle School A Guide to Expeditionary Learning Schools A Guide to: University in England Boarding Schools College in the US Guide to Private, Preparatory and Catholic School Guide on Private or Boarding Schools Writing a Character Who Attends Public High School A Guide to Writing Catholic Schools Resources: Military Academy/Military School Writing a Story That Takes Place in a Boarding School Applying for a University Guide: Life for American High School/College Students Australian and U.K. School Systems A Guide on…School Systems Custody Battles Story Elements: Adoption Adoption Writing About the Criminal World Gangs How Would One Go About Writing a Riot Scene? Crime Fiction Writing Research Alcohol Writing Help on How to Turn On a Guy Whilst Making Out The Things You Hear About Boarding School-True or False? Education in Britain Education in the US Education System in Ireland US Universities Foreshadowing Death Writing a Death Scene On Autopsy Death and Bad Luck Omens Writing Murder Scenes Guide: Pregnancy On Writing Birthing Scenes Misscariage Death and Gravestone Symbolism Death Reacting to the Death of a Loved One Write an Ironic Death Dont Talk to Police Cliche First Sentences Everything You Need to Know to Rebuild Civilization from Scratch Clothing References Size Comparison Site On Clothing and Makeup Writing a Feud Advice: Describing Dance What Happens When an Asteroid Hits Earth Tips for Writing a Birth Scene Random Generator Masterlist A List of Generators Fun Generators! Pacemaker A Guide on Science Medieval Herbs and Their Uses How to Write a Death Scene How to Write a Dance Scene (Waltz) British Words Essential Items for Crime Scene Personnel Masterlist: Police Work/Law Enforcment UK Comprehensive Sex Education Masterpost of the World’s Scariest Places The Ultimate Survival Guide New Zealand as an RP Location Generators Creepy Wikipedia Articles Masterpost California Hospital/Surgery British English Vs American English Masterlist of Cliques Guide to Catholic/Private High School Writing a Torture Scene Guide to Poison Conspiracy Theories Crime Scene Practice (UK) Tattooo Ink and Pigment On Writing Survival: First Steps Location of Your Roleplay as a Character How to Preach to Your Audience and Not Get Caught The Color Thesaurus Facts About Tattoos and Piercings Shades of Various Colors Masterlist of Resources: Horse Riding 9 Types of Intelligence Story Starters and Idea Generators Trigger Warnings Resources About Tattoos A Guide on Alcohol The English (Upper) Schooling System The American School System The 21 Steps of an Autopsy Guide to Interrogations The Effects of Abuse and Heartbreak on Children Resources on Foster Care and Color Blindness Things Almost Every Author Needs to Research About Tattoos Writing Pregnancy Information on Drugs Survive Nature A Few Links on Drug Addiction 15 Styles of Distorted Thinking Roleplaying Relationships Let’s Talk About: Writing About High School (U.S.) Advice: Good and Bad Reasons to Kill a Character Writing Tips 77: Naomi’s Advice for Writing Abusive Relationships Havocscope Organizing Thoughts 10 Things Writer’s Don’t Know About the Woods The Ultimate Shoes Fashion Vocabulary Description: Kissing and Smiling Visual Shoe Dictionary Sun & Moon Superstitions A Guide to Musical Instruments, Orchestras Etc. Young Murder Witnesses On Romantic Relationship Growth Superstitions & More First Impressions (Romance) Confessions Sans Cliches Celtic Tree Zodiac Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Symbolism with Roses Tips on Describing Music Characters Dealing With Loss Eplans.com Methods of Death and How They Feel The Effects of Alcohol on the Body Resources on Fire Awesome Sites and Links for Writers The US High School System Tips for Writers: Body Language Describing Clothes and Appearance Witness Protection All About Death Tips on Writing a Scene Where the Character Is Eating Plant Symbolism Alcoholic Beverage Breakdown Survival Skills Tattoos Reference Sheet Information on Ballet Dancing Writing Death Scenes Reactions of Relatives of People Who Suffer from Terminal Illnesses On Custody Battles On Fire The Psychology of Color Stuff Nobody Tells You About Getting an Apartment Signs of a Healthy Relationship “World of Averages”

JUST FOR FUN

Mutant Generator All-Nighter Survival Kit The 50 Funniest Puns In The History Of Funny Puns Really Bad Analogies Written by High School Students Love Letters From Your Writing Words Used to Describe Genitals Click and Drag to Find Out What Your Next Best Seller Will Be Cat Tail Speak What to Pack to Travel the World What’s Your Forest Name? Harry Potter Click and Drag Game Insult Generator The Ultimate Insult Creator Why Tea is Magical

[blvckflamingo]

reblog if it's okay to IM you

[kouzumi93]

I know I don't come on here that often, and I hate posting this, but my mum could really use some help. Her cat rescue was hit by a wave of sicknesses, and she's recently lost a few of the cats. As you can imagine, her vet bills are through the roof, and there's only so much she can do. If you can donate anything, or even just share this and get the word out, it would mean so much to me. Thank you. <3

[phoebebuffay]

[krispykhrush]

and in that moment, the entire movie theater burst into tears

[death-limes]

i think this was the moment that made most of us despise umbridge more than voldemort

[castielcampbell]

most of us?! don’t you mean ALL of us?? I don’t think even Voldemort liked this bitch!

[mlletimelord-deactivated2018040]

No one likes Umbridge.

[iminmypants]

I heard, one time, a dementor kissed her and IT died

[carolxdanvers]

Voldemort committed genocide, but Umbridge dared to be female while she abused her power. 

[thetrashiestoftrash]

The point isn’t that Umbridge was worse than Voldemort; it’s that everyone hates her more. And I think it has nothing to do with her being a woman and everything with being the sort of cruel most of us have actually experienced.

I mean, look at Voldemort. He’s basically Wizard Hitler, which is, obviously, an incredibly terrible thing to be. But most people—especially the younger people in Harry Potter’s target audience—have not had their parents murdered by a xenophobic cult leader. Nor have they fought for their lives against giant snakes, been kidnapped for dark rituals, or watched numerous friends die in front of them. Voldemort’s crimes are numerous, but they’re distant and fantastical, like hearing about a serial killer on the news.

But they have had that one teacher who inflicts extra punishments just because they don’t like you. They’ve complained to parents and authorities only to be ignored. They’ve sat through pointless classes and been silenced when they criticize. Umbridge is that teacher we all hated because she made our lives miserable and we were powerless to stop her. And as we grow out of school, there are still people in positions of power who act like her. The manager who denies your schedule requests and penalizes you for invented infractions. That customer who complains to corporate because their scam didn’t work, and the corporate decision to listen to their story. Cops performing illegal searches because they know you don’t have any proof.

Yes, torturing and killing numerous people is worse than terrorizing a handful of schoolchildren, but Voldemort is the bad guy in a fairy tale. Umbridge is personal.

[modernoblique]

*drops the mic*

[fuchsimeon-deactivated20180714]

Voldemort is the villain we never hope to face.

Umbridge is the villain we face every day.

[micdotcom]

You’d think more than a year after this interaction, people would learn to stop asking female cosmonauts sexist questions. And yet, here we are. Russia is sending an all-female group into space — and not only were they just asked how they’d get by without makeup, but what they’d do without men. They shut it down just as quickly.