A Seagull And A Raccoon Are Piloting This Human

An extremely queer neurodivergent enby. Cypress/Cy-30-they/them I post spoilers for IWTV (AMC), OFMD (HBO MAX), WWDITS (FX), and Wednesday (Netflix) and don’t always remember to tag so fair warning. Feel free to add me on Pokémon Go: 1744 5844 9396 I primarily just reblog.

[im-not-a-virgo-im-a-lesbo]

[dungeonspawn-deactivated2024020]

I’m sorry WHAT

[lonesparkthefriendlykraken]

where can I read this interview?

[laughslikeaseagull]

Oof I haven’t been on here in a while, hi again!

[lesbicosmos]

please

just once

can we have this trope

NOT GO WRONG SOMEHOW

[euphorial-docx]

during the wga/sag-aftra strike, we may see:

film in other countries continuing as usual, but those actors/writers are NOT crossing picket lines! other countries unions often have rules where they can’t strike in solidarity with american unions.

new indie movies separate from hollywood studios. indie movies can continue as usual too, and may even use union actors if they follow certain guidelines and/or get permission from the union.

awards shows, although they might look different and may be postponed. if there are award shows during the strike, there’s a chance they will just be live conferences announcing winners with no celebrations attached.

celebrities will not be promoting their work during this time— that WOULD be crossing the picket line! yes, this includes social media. they can still post on social media, as long as it doesn’t pertain to their work.

a lot more reality tv. this happened the last time there was a writers strike, and it will certainly happen again.

actors will also not be able to campaign for awards. this awards season is going to be a strange one.

propaganda from hollywood. they are already trying to flip the narrative by claiming they can break the unions, but they can’t. the strikers have the power. stand with them for however long this takes!

[tikkunolamorgtfo]

Especially with regard to that first point: There are going to be instances where Hollywood productions being filmed abroad with foreign contract agreements that precede the strikes are going to continue filming. For example:

‘House of the Dragon’ Can Continue Filming in U.K. Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike Due to Local Union Rules

“House of the Dragon” can continue filming in the U.K. despite the SAG-AFTRA actors strike, Variety can reveal. Just as the U.S. actors unio

The HBO series’ cast is composed of primarily U.K. actors who are working under contracts governed by the local union, Equity. As such, the series is technically allowed to continue filming because Equity members aren’t legally allowed to strike in solidarity with the U.S. union.

[…]Sources indicate that the U.K.’s strict union laws have prevented an extensive show of solidarity from Equity, which can’t legally call a strike to support SAG-AFTRA due to restrictive British legislation.

Equity posited a number of scenarios under which actors on “House of the Dragon” can continue to work. The guidance for actors who are Equity members but not SAG-AFTRA members who are working in the U.K. on an Equity contract for a U.S. producer is that they continue to work as they have no protection from being dismissed or sued by the producer. It is the same guidance for SAG-AFTRA members who are not Equity members in a similar production. For SAG-AFTRA members on an Equity contract under Global Rule 1, which states that a SAG-AFTRA member cannot work on any project, anywhere in the world, that is not covered under a SAG-AFTRA agreement, the guidance is again to continue working.”

Obviously, every country will have different laws, but I bolded that middle part because I think it’s especially important for everyone to be aware that some of these actors will be hamstrung by local anti-union laws that dictate the terms of their contracts. This is usually not the fault of the actors working under those contracts, but rather, the fault of the politicians who passed the anti-union legislation. So if you see Hollywood productions that are preceding under foreign union contracts, please do your research about the production specifics and union laws in that country before you start railing against the cast and crew. It’s possible there will be some instances in future where condemnation of the cast and crew is actually justified, but nine times out ten it’s going to be the fault of anti-union laws wherever filming was already contracted to take place, and your rage should be directed at the politicians who create and uphold those laws, not at workers.

[sailoreuterpe]

How many times have you moved in your entire life?

Once

Twice

Three times

Four times

Five times

Six times

Seven times

Eight times

More than eight times

I've never moved or my situation is complicated.

Voting ended onJun 17, 2023

If you want to add context, reblog with where you've mostly lived and/or why you've had to move in the past.

[greedandenby]

Can't stop won't stop.

Part 6 here

[akajustmerry]

anyway in light of hbo's silly new series announcement today, i am going to leave these links here

a video breakdown of jk rowling's connections and support for fascist organisers and groups (and yes she uses money from her works to support them)

article breaking down antisemitism in harry potter works

up-to-date video on the history of jk rowling's anti-trans discrimination + her new bullshit podcast

British trans support organisations to support

20 Trans POC-Led, Grassroots Organizations To Support

pro-trans donation list

[genderqueerpond]

because I remembered another weird thing I do and also that someone once described it as "the most transmasc thing ever" so let's get to the bottom of if that statement is true or not

do you shampoo your armpit hair?

yes and I'm transmasc

yes and I'm not transmasc

yes and I'm neither transmasc nor not transmasc (your dichotomy is too binary)

no and I'm transmasc

no and I'm not transmasc

no and I'm neither transmasc nor not transmasc (your dichotomy is too binary)

show results OR a secret other answer

Voting ended onApr 15, 2023

[genderqueerpond]

oops please reblog this because I accidentally set it to 24 hours and we'll never get an answer if this doesn't breach (transmasc) containment by then

[heartbreakfeelsogood-moved]

hold me like a grudge barbie

[insp]

[le-dreadmau5]

It’s literally that simple

Friend: “hey my son can’t concentrate on his homework. He chooses to do literally anything else everytime. He said his head doesn’t feel like it.”

Me: “Did you give him music?”

Friend: “No! No tech until he’s done! He doesn’t need more distracted.”

Me:

“k, bring me the child”

*Go to her house*

*points to the obviously ADHD boy struggling with his homework*

Me: “so your head doesn’t feel like doing homework?”

Son: “yeah. It would rather do ANYTHING else.”

Me: *unwrapping earbuds* here, listen to this for an hour while you do it.

French voice: 1hr later

Son: “k I’m done! :-)”

Friend: “wow, what’d you give him? Concentra, Adderall, Ritalin‽”

Me: “Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics” and some lo-fi.

[fckingowlnerd]

I-I’m gonna try this for myself

[le-dreadmau5]

Go for it! From what I’ve seen, everyone has a different genre but instrumental (no words) seems to be key. I guess Sweet Dreams words are so ethereal, ADHD just rolls with it????

For me, orchestral covers of songs I know work best since my ADHD is using the extra hyperfocus to remember and keep up with words. Have fun experimenting!!

[avatar-of-the-vast]

I have some arrangements of songs I did that I just loop. Mind you, these are, like, 1-3 minutes long, but the drone really helps with focus

[a-dumb-bitch-apparently]

Y'all I just listen to Lana Del Rey. Would recommend because with instrumentals I tend to focus on where actual words would be but with Lana’s stuff her vocals sound like music but it’s words

[mbrainspaz]

really wish I could’ve done this when I was spending 4 hours on every page of math homework in the 90′s. Fast forward to my last year of college when I finally figured out I could just listen to Blackmill and blaze through an entire semester of college math like it was nothing.  Find the study methods that work for you!!! Help kids find the study methods that work for them!  

[heywriters]

It takes me all day to do simple chores because i keep getting distracted. If i put in earbuds with upbeat music I’m done with everything in a couple hours AND i feel really good and probably danced a little i.e. exercised.

[abadbowlofsoup]

Try songs in another language - one you don’t speak. The idea is that since you don’t understand the words, your brain doesn’t go “Oh hey, someone is talking to me” and thus you can maintain your focus. Although, this is something probably  best suited to writing. But on the other hand, if it works, it works.  Personally, I like Opera. BUT, I advise against using Pandora’s Opera Station. At least in the free version, it either cycles through the same ten Singers/Albums or drifts off into instrumental covers.  On the other hand, it’s great for background noise when gaming. Just be sure you have an ad blocker running. You will also have to confirm that you are listening every hour or so. 

[abadbowlofsoup]

Followup on the lofi front: I recommend the following channels. Chillhop Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOxqgCwgOqC2lMqC5PYz_Dg

In particular, I recommend the relax/study livestream radio. Or just about any of their mixes. Fantasic Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyyXrEF2WCZbI653PFNBbA Both the Chill and the Jazz playlists are excellent.  Jazzhop Cafe:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8wqezBudeAiTdKOX571ug

Their ChillMix videos are the best.  Jazzhop Cafe Archive:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbD–QKXKosHmSXarqYUeg Name is self-evident.  I believe ChilledCow also has a livestream, but I honestly prefer Chillhop. YMMV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ4gkVC6NrvII8umztf0Ow

EDIT: Oh, Pandora’s Vitamin String Quartet IS good, but it tends to drift off into New Age type stuff. Adblocker thing still applies though. 

[misfiterators]

I’ve seen is said elsewhere but I also highly recommend video game soudtracks! Especially if you don’t tend to enjoy the more orchestral music. They are usually engineered to make you focus better (ie. not want to stop playing the game)

“portal 2: songs to test by” got me through all my college math classes

[the-haiku-bot]

“portal 2: songs to

test by” got me through all my

college math classes

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

[three--rings]

Things that are too repetitive or things that SHOULD have words but don’t fuck with me, and I can’t have words.

My all-time go to is the band Explosions in the Sky.  The entire “Post-rock” genre is great but some do have lyrics (even made up language like Sigur Ros bothers me cause thats…words…).  Mogwai is good as well usually, if you don’t mind like long periods of feedback. 

But yeah, because it’s totally unvocal and pretty and chill but also musically fantastic, Explosions in the Sky is what I pull out when I really have to focus. 

Explosions in the Sky is ALSO what I put on when I have to drive screaming cats to the vet.  IDK why but they do really seem to like it. 

[cricketcat9]

Krishna Das and mantras in general work for me, will try other recs.

[lostinhistory]

I have a playlist of Soviet World War 2 songs. Upbeat but I’m not distracted by the words.

[luckshiptoshore]

The essential Lizzo playlist on apple music is where it’s at, I need lyrics to focus my background chatter into a single train of thought so I can use the foreground narrator to do my boring admin.

[pointnclick]

whenever i see a noir detective in the rain i’m like yeah man… that’s exactly where you’re supposed to be

[pointnclick]

[screechingcollectivecollectorus]

Noir detectives are actually meant to be stressed, it’s their natural state. A Noir detective with nothing to be stressed about, will quickly revert to a more highly stressed state than normal.

[elidyce]

Noir detectives require stress to be healthy, that’s why it’s a good idea to make sure that an Inside Detective has access to regular difficult and alarming cases to solve and also a shower they can stand in (fully clothed or not) to agonize, since they can’t go out in the rain. Don’t be alarmed if they bang their little fists on the tile and howl, that’s a normal part of the display. If they sit on the floor and cry, though, they may be overstimulated and need some hard alcohol and a nap to help them settle down. 

[jraker4]

It can be difficult, but if you have a friend with a Femme Fatale, arranging a (supervised) playdate can be enriching to both of them.

[girlfriendsofthegalaxy]

it’s important to allow your Noir Detective to bundle your Femme Fatale into an airplane at night at least once a year, as it provides them both with a rare excuse to let themselves openly cry for emotional catharsis and clear out vestigial tear ducts, which are dangerous to clean at home. in particularly difficult cases where neither has cried for years, artificial rain may be required to provide some cover (and will also provide a humidity boost, an underlooked but important part of trenchcoat health). Be sure to provide your Noir Detective with additional replacement trenchcoats after airplane enrichment, as the Femme Fatale will probably steal his to line her nest.

[sunshineandlyrics]

🎫 15 March 2023 X

🎫 Robert Smith from The Cure tweeted about ticket prices and Ticketmaster's extra fees. He also tweeted about the verified fan process. 14/15 March 2023 x

[lgbtiwtv]

queen of the damned (1988)

[conveniencestoreman]

its that time of year again tumblrinas and i have a proposal that will knock your nuts clean off

any questions?

[xiranjayzhao]

HEEEEELP THIS RALLY IN FRANCE IN DEFENSE OF A MATERNITY WARD THAT WAS ABOUT TO GET SHUT DOWN IN THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BROUGHT ALONG AN ACTUAL CATAPAULT?!

Video Source

[lasalegarce]

I hope y'all saw the video of Dijon's official CGT protesters putting mannequins in suits, printing Macron's, Veran's, Dussopt's and Borne's faces on them, and very calmly setting them on fire right after 49-3 was announced

But if you didn't there it is