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You know, Might as well, give my two cents to Humans are Space Orcs

For months since I have discovered the fandom and tag of '#humans are space orcs', I have dived into a lot of such posts....

For example

💬 7 🔁 609 ❤️ 2939 · Humans are Everywhere · We often don't think about it much, but humans are everywhere. In every crevice of the Earth,

We, humans while yes, we alone are the only sapient and Intelligent Species on Earth so far, we do settle anywhere...

From the coldest regions to the hottest. From the sea level to the mountains breaching the skys.

From the steady lands to the nomad life of seas, where they see being on land as strange...

💬 13 🔁 519 ❤️ 2887 · Human saliva being numbing anesthesia for Aliens Human: Injures their hand and starts licking their finger Alien: W

Yes, we do have a numbing anesthesia in our Saliva, it is called opiorphin, a natural peptide found in human saliva with potent pain-relieving effects that may surpass morphine but without the side effects.

And found in human saliva so far,

💬 30 🔁 1518 ❤️ 5141 · I like to imagine a scenario where humanity just never developed energy guns and has stuck to kinetic weaponry forev

Okay, this Take is towards the Sci-fi side, but it does make assumptions, for example, we do have an energy crisis here on earth right now, but it could not be for other possible alien species, who knows, maybe they did develop a macguffin level of tech that generates energy more cleaner than nuclear fission, at any rate, we haven't reached that level yet, so the chances of our space weaponry being Kinetic ( just throw solid objects fast) is the only way we could fight in space, granted, that creates a problem of ammunition and the weight it will add-on, but that's definitely interesting to think, there's no air resistance in space...such weapons will go on forever.

💬 6 🔁 318 ❤️ 1736 · Humans find ways to enjoy the most dangerous things ever. · Alien: Welcome human, to our space craft. Human: Thank yo

I mean, we did eat a lot of species we discovered as 'research', I mean, look at Hákarl, or Fermented Greenland Shark, the raw meat by itself is inedible due to the presence of Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which allows the said shark's biomolecules to work under the high water pressure environment. The settlers of Greenland Shark in the past, decided to eat the fermented ( another word for rotting, but actually controlled and on purpose), so yeah, we did really eat everything we could.

💬 16 🔁 381 ❤️ 1923 · Humans are space orcs writing prompt. No one can handle their drink like humans! The biggest land animals on earth,

We have made brewing alcohol an art, and deliberately poison ourselves with it (alcohol is a dehydrating agent, and suppresses brain activity, depressing our central nervous system, making us light-headed) other species on earth may also get drunk but not to Human level, at least so far.

💬 7 🔁 777 ❤️ 3721 · Humans are a bad influence · Human: It really is an amazing coincidence... Ztsaxhi: Hey guys, the food replicator gli

Yes, we eat Capsaicin by choice, despite being mammals, which causes us to receive the feeling of burning when we eat it. Birds don't have receptors like that, so they are immune, only mammals do and most don't try after the first bite , unlike humans.

💬 8 🔁 600 ❤️ 3504 · Humans fucking breath oxygen!? · Imagine oxygen being to aliens what chlorine gas is to us. Human: We're finally here

Yes, Oxygen is a dangerous molecule at higher levels, something we call Oxygen toxicity...

Oxygen is vital to sustain life. However, breathing oxygen at higher than normal partial pressure leads to hyperoxia and can cause oxygen t

For reference, Oxidative damage is the harm caused to cellular components like DNA, proteins, and lipids by highly reactive molecules called free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS). So yes, while we need oxygen, the percentage of 21% oxygen is very important.

In scuba gear, the diving cylinders have 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen) or Enriched Air Nitrox (ranging from 22% to 40% oxygen with the remainder filled in with nitrogen).

So yes, the very gas that gives us life, also damages our cells at a constant rate...

In any case, that is why, 'Humans are space orcs'

In fact, particularly about our young...due to our upright posture, our bodies developed to give birth when fetuses are less developed, making their delivery easier, as more development would make them too big to be delivered safely, and gaps in the baby's skull called fontanelle, or "soft spot," which is a space covered by tough, fibrous tissue between the skull bones. These fontanelles allow the skull to mold during birth, accommodate rapid brain growth after birth, making human babies quite reliant on their parents. As of now, Humans take comparatively more time to mature , in relation to any other species on earth...

For all we know, we might meet species that were the fastest prey species, which allowed them to thrive, and led to them being sapient and then later space explorers.or maybe some of them will be descended from Apex predators, the top of the food chain, with access to most species as their prey and food, making them thrive instead while becoming sapient and be space worthy...

It all depends but it does pose an interesting idea of what will happen when we do make contact with other intelligent and Sapient life

thecollectibles

Pixel Art by Evsailey

doctor-doodleman

I should lock the fuck in *half an hour passes* I should lock the fuck in *half an hour passes* I should lock the fuck in *half an hour passes* I should-

gabbiecasso

Just me and my reflections on Shikatema

I've been weirdly hyperfixated recently on Shikamaru and Temari, and so I reflected a lot just to properly dissect the reasons myself because I initially couldn't really understand why I liked them when I was really young, more so as an adult (and as demi/ace) LOL so imma yap

As a demi, I've always struggled with romance themes. I always subtly feel like my circuits are frying when I watch anything romance or I often just plainly feel indifferent. Thankfully I managed to spot a few patterns by spending a lot of time in my head; one of them is that I prefer romance when it's not under the spotlight (idk I noticed I always prefer the side pairs more than the main pairs in any story HAHA) I guess that was one of the categories that Shikatema falls under.

I spent more than a decade watching/reading Naruto and it was enough time for me to have a close affinity with these characters and love them for creating such a huge impact in my childhood without the heavy emotional flairs that Naruto and the rest of characters put upfront. They ultimately became my two favorite characters in the series because I share the same traits and tendencies as them. It also wasn't a surprise that two of my favorite characters ended up together because their relationship was slowly developed and it didn't come off like shocking news.

Unlike the other pairs in Naruto where it seems to have characters fixating on someone or characters overshadowing the other, Shikatema operate on a level playing field. They're each strong leaders and strategists in their own right, both competent enough to recognize each other's strengths. They don't feel the need to change the other nor prove their worth. They're their own person and it clearly shows early in the series and even as it progresses to Shippuden.

I personally dislike being the center of anyone's attention or constantly feeding someone attention so I gravitate more to people who are deeply more passionate about purpose/duty/service/something more than about me and my presence. Shikatema has that dynamic where their relationship feels more like a partnership than a romance based on dependency. They both have important (political) roles in their own respective villages, and they know their purposes and the weight that they carry very well—which prolly explains why both are self-sufficient, independent, and capable. They both take their duties seriously and you don't see a scene where one craves for the other's attention (it’s funny how actively and arduously they work on their duty while in each other’s presence so you can definitely say they were literally there for (and with) each other as they fulfilled their roles as diplomat escort/advisor and diplomat/royalty)

Another that I value DEEPLY to my core is individuality, and I've always adored how Shikamaru and Temari preserve their individuality while still thriving together. It's one of the main factors why they see each other as equals and why none of them overpowers the other.

Shikamaru, laid-back and often understated, complements Temari’s directness and assertiveness. His relaxed demeanor helps her stay grounded and objective rather than just taunting in combat or in general LMFAO

Meanwhile, Temari, who is confident and comfortable taking charge, gives Shikamaru's abilities more buoyancy—she openly calls out his BS and he welcomes it because he knows how unassuming, and, at times, self-deprecating he can be. He never seeks the spotlight and often downplays his own abilities and it's where Temari's outspokenness fits the bill (this energy is also quite evident in Shikamaru Hiden)

Both characters also challenge gender norms (I'm inclined to believe that their characters' subtle sexism when they were first introduced in the series was part of the writing, there is an active discussion about this somewhere and I genuinely believe it has its purpose) Young Shikamaru yaps about her being too troublesome because she's incessantly outspoken/spunky. Young Temari yaps about him being too emotional because he didn't seem to receive emotional training.

Yet in the long run, Shikamaru's honesty and vulnerability allow Temari to soften up and witness the act of kindness by someone who wears his heart on his sleeve (which was first seen during the Sasuke retrieval arc at the hospital where Shikamaru had an emotional breakdown) and Temari's unwavering strength and energy nudges Shikamaru into action when he might otherwise hesitate (Temari often banters with him to make him commit to his decisions and not spend too much time in his head)

Both characters also have innate leadership. I noticed that one of my main attraction points is leadership (as an act of service girlie) and these two have that strong nature: Shikamaru leads with his introspective nature, while Temari leads with her assertive nature.

It was evident first during the Chunin exams when they were pitted against each other—both read their opponents exceptionally well and they both show a strong sense of battle awareness while keeping their cool and executing their strategies effectively. It's no surprise that Shikamaru was promoted Chunin and Temari was promoted Jonin & Ambassador (it wasn't clear when Temari was promoted, but in the early episodes of Shippuden, she was already a Jonin & Ambassador who frequently visits Konoha) They both learned to grow as leaders who first serve their people before themselves in their respective villages and it stretches further during the war arc where they serve not just people from their respective villages but the entire Alliance.

Both were also Chunin exam proctors, so ain't that great LOL I think it was one of the many factors why I never doubted their parenting (and Shikadai did grew up to be such a fine and disciplined shinobi with a strong moral code) Both did seem to question each other's parenting styles since Temari favors intense training while Shikamaru advocates leisure (which I believe is a great balance) but both parents have fostered Shikadai's agency; allowing him to come up with his own conclusions and decisions based on his critical thinking because both Shikamaru and Temari share the same values in their youth.

In the series, high intensity emotions are almost always present in every relationship but their relationship has a subdued nature—They don't need long stretches of dialogues to understand each other because all they needed was experiences, and a little observation and deduction.

They didn't need to prove their worth to each other (or to anyone honestly) because it's built on deep understanding rather than overt passion. Altho it had a different interpretation in the manga, both characters even agree that marriage is troublesome LOL (but welp)

Last one is that both are strategists. Chess is my sport and puzzles/tactical games that require mental effort has always been my comfort, I guess it's natural for me to gravitate to these two. (I like any strategic characters who also wear their heart on their sleeve)

They also approach strategy differently: Shikamaru’s intellect makes him highly logical and analytical, often relying on foresight to plan for every possible outcome. Temari is a decisive, action-oriented strategist; often has the courage to commit to a decision quickly. She also heavily thinks on the fly to understand an opponent's motive and naturally adapts.

This was again exhibited during the Chunin exams where Shikamaru's strategic skills allowed him to use his environment to his advantage while Temari displayed her adaptability and quick-thinking capabilities to counter Shikamaru's offenses since she's a heavy thinker herself.

Temari may not be as exceptionally creative as Shikamaru but she highly values intel, reason, and logic in order to come up with a counter. This was exactly the reason why her battle with Shikamaru was further stretched; up to the point where Shikamaru exhausted his chakra.

I deeply adore how both characters value planning, precision, and patience in combat while other characters in the story value power, tenacity, and speed. Irl, I value the same set of values as Shikatema in chess/games/puzzles and so I guess it’s no surprise. I get to just admire the intellectual aspect of their relationship where it allows them to not just connect emotionally but also challenge each other mentally in every screen time they had.

Thanks for coming to my yapping thread if you ever made it in the end LOL

bakapandy

Part 1: Cruel

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I always think about how in Shikamaru Shinden, Temari says Shikamaru is a wonderful man and the kindest man she knows. It makes me think that his kindness is what initially caught her interest.

Part 2 (link will be updated when I finish)

thebibliomancer

everythingfox

artdailybykitty

Continuing the Destiny/Portal crossover nobody asked for but everybody deserves.

[ part 1 / part 2 / more? who knows ]

thecollectibles

Art by Jocelin Carmes

faulknerart

Do you READ or WRITE fanfiction?

Then I need your help for my grad dissertation!

Who I am: Emily Faulkner, MSc student at Robert Gordon University

I’m studying: The information-seeking behaviours of fanfiction communities and their applicability to libraries

Where: https://robertgordonuniversity.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/fanfiction-questionnaire

How long: About 30 mins depending on your fanfic sites

Closes: August 2nd, 2021 noon EST

Open to: adults who read and/or write fanfiction content (fan comics and podfics included)

wipbigbang

Signal boosting in case anyone might be interested here...

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direhuman

me explaining to the other trainers that apricorns are unknown outside of Johto because of deliberate suppression by the Silph and Devon corporations to present artificial pokeballs as the only means of capturing pokemon and establish regional monopolies after they eliminate renewable sources

theinsidiousdice

(via @itsbenedict)

itsbenedict

eternalfarnham replied to your post

you’re in the pocket of Big Ball, I see

there’s no pocket for me to BE in, there’s no LOBBYING involved, there’s no SUPPRESSION campaign because you don’t need one! traditional methods suppress themselves when you make modern pokéballs available. you might as well start accusing AT&T of deliberately suppressing the noble traditional art form of the goddamn semaphore.

not to mention OP demonstrates a total lack of understanding of the market realities of the pokéball industry- Silph and Devon are not monopolies, if they weren’t in constant competition their magic monster domination spheres wouldn’t cost two bucks a pop. the ball spec is a public standard, and Bill Masaki’s storage system based on that standard is an open-source project. they’re only the two largest players because they’re able to leverage economies of scale. you still get smaller operations like the Laverre City Poké Ball Factory, with better regional supply chains and local brand recognition, making room for themselves in the market.

sm FUCKING h at y’all granola-crunching conspiracy theorists. you probably also believe Super Potions cause autism.

justisdevan

Ok, but it is a shame that artisanal balls are basically off the market now. Like, you have to ride the monorail and hike through a half dozen routes just to find someone willing to sell you a Fast Ball. Believe me, when your boss at the power plant needs five Electrodes by Tuesday you are not going to want to make the trip to Alola; you’re going to head on down to the Mart and get some Ultra Balls, which will do the trick but aren’t well tailored to the job.

I’m with you that modern catching techniques are better, not to mention more humane, but there genuinely is a loss from more niche balls becoming harder to find. Maybe someday the long slowpoketail of consumer demand will be met, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for that Shellder.

cetaceanhandiwork

look y’all are missing the point. mass production of silph balls crowding out traditional apricorn craftsmanship is, if anything, more a side effect of the real problem: that capture artifacts are too easy to get your hands on these days. $2 basic balls are a problem. before modern ball tech you had to go to an artisan, yes, but part of their job was to care about who had the power to recruit pokémon from the wild, as a backstop against another Knight of Veilstone coming along. there was a time when you’d never lay a hand on a ball yourself until it was clear you respected pokémon, whether tame or in the wild. but now, a “pokémon journey” is open to practically every teenager, even if they’ve got not interest in treating their team with trust and love.

the worldwide rise in the last century of organized crime and apocalyptic cults who use pokémon as their muscle is a direct result of capture artifacts becoming a mass produced market commodity rather than a mechanism for preserving the sacred trust between humans and the wilderness. it’s a miracle that the powder keg hasn’t already gone off by now.

eternalfarnham

Oh that is rank historical revisionism - what, do you think artisans’ definitions of “respect” were constructed in a vacuum? We already had rhetoric as far back as the warring states period in Ransei about how only the soldierly classes, overwhelmingly descendants of nobility and taught from birth, had the intangible qualities necessary to “bond” with Pokémon. And when we start seeing apricorn balls develop in Johto, which borders Kanto - Kanto, where we know there’s been extensive cultural cross-contamination with Auroran and Dragnoran expeditions - surprise, suddenly only a small population has the intangible qualities necessary to use them, too.

That notion was, and remains, a tool to limit general access to Pokémon in the interest of maintaining class disparities. I mean, have we already forgotten the Aether Foundation’s pseudo-conservationist nonsense? Their attempt to manipulate natural resources and establish a power base in Alola, while they were modernizing and taking their place on the world stage, was founded on this exact rhetoric of “rescuing” Pokémon from local disenfranchised populations, as if taking Pokémon away from places like Po Town would improve things instead of increasing competition between trainers and decreasing safety.

Do you want more disillusioned kids joining gangs? Because that’s how you get Teams!

sindri42

Artisanal balls and anyone who supports them are tools of the aristocracy to suppress the common folk. In the days when a ball could only be made by hand by an expert, only the wealthiest could afford pokemon, and as a result anyone not born into the “elites” was forced to be subservient to their “betters” for protection.

The release of the $2 pokeball meant that the balance of power shifted to the common citizens. If any child can wield the power of a god, the military and the government and the wealthiest businessmen have no power over them.

More than that, instead of power being determined by the wealth to acquire pokemon, power comes exclusively from the dedication, effort, and empathy required to train them to high levels and to maintain their loyalty. If a person simply buys their pokemon, then those pokemon will either stay at low levels forever, or refuse to obey the human because there is no respect between them; the most powerful people in the world are those who caught a critter at level 2-5 and then devoted their life to raising it into a world power.

And as a beautiful side benefit of this, standard of living has increased across the board. Since every household has at least one minor pokemon in the family and there are increasing numbers of professional, working pokemon joining cities and other civilized areas and working to improve them, every aspect of economy and industry has been enhanced by their supernatural capabilities. Electricity is generated cleanly and in abundance for everybody. Pollution is cleaned up almost completely and instantly. The production of farms, mines, and workshops is multiplied, even as safety standards improve. Yes, every few years another potential apocalypse comes about and needs to be prevented by a couple of brave teenagers, but outside of those incidents the world is damn close to utopia.

6qubed

…that was all fascinating to read and I would like to see more like it, please

for instance; what the hell is in lemonade that makes it a more powerful healing alternative to regular potions

suinicide

Opium

lemondorp

See, unlike in the real world, the Pokémon world has yet to ban cocaine in drinks.

antique-scarecrow

this website is INCREDIBLE

caringintensely

Experience: Learning the right way to connect the dots.

telep0rt

This is the best representation of something I have been trying to explain to people for years!!!! Saving this to my phone so I can routinely pull it out when I need.

kidobsolete

tikkunolamorgtfo

So if you look in the lower right-hand corner of that last panel with the unicorn, you’ll see that it looks like something was erased or pasted over. Know why? Because this isn’t the original version of the cartoon.

This is:

Yeah, that’s right. This entire strip is a comment on antisemtism and y’all changed it to be more “fun” and deleted the artist’s signature in the process. So anyway, this isn’t just some helpful infographic or a silly meme, it’s a commentary on how Jews have been getting blamed for world’s ills for 2,000 years, and whoever erased that panel can fuck right off for eternity.