All Round Enjoyer of Anything Good.

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[whencartoonsruletheworld]

whoever isn’t renewing sonic boom right this very second is a coward and a fool

[pakabear]

there’s no way that’s real

[whencartoonsruletheworld]

@pakabear bro i can assure you absolutely every line in this compilation is fucking real and aired on a children’s television show

[niyana-the-ambiguous-mobian]

This show really deserved better, and I’m glad people are seeing that even after all these years later

[toomanywastedwords]

You know.

I don't think Gwi-Ma told Jinu his mother and sister wouldn't be welcomed into the palace or he would never have brought them there. He wasn't cruel as a demon, he doesn't seem to have been cruel in life. He was poor, likely uneducated, naive, but musically gifted.

When he made that deal, he just assumed, his family would go with him. All of this was about him being able to support them, after all. All of it for them but they were the cost he would pay, it makes so much demon sense.

I just can't see human-Jinu having been savvy enough to think in fae rules when dealing with Gwi-Ma. He didn't explicitly include them in the deal, and excluding them was such an excellent foothold for the shame to spiral out of control within Jinu and his full demon form to manifest. For his soul and servitude to be Gwi-Ma's that much quicker.

I can't imagine that the palace was at all what he had anticipated. He wasn't like those people, hadn't been raised as they were, I can't imagine they had much in common, tbh. I imagine he felt isolated. I imagine that, even in life, he regretted his choice. Would have undone it if he could have.

But what's done is done. What is debt must be paid.

"You left them" - the torment, the unyielding refrain in his head, the memory the strongest weapon Gwi-Ma has against Jinu.

"You left them" - and for what? An eternity under Gwi-Ma's boot? You can see the loathing in Jinu, it's the only thing almost as strong as his shame.

Gwi-Ma manipulated him over 400 years of death and however many years of his life to believe only the worst version of himself in the worst version of his own story he could.

"You left them."

It wasn't as if Jinu could deny it. Eventually he wasn't even able to contextualize it any longer.

And then, he uses it as a weapon himself. He uses what he has come to believe is his truth to try and hurt Rumi. To drive her away.

She wasn't angry enough, she was talking to him, not fighting him, she was hurt and exposed and vulnerable - and she was still trying to /understand/ him. He thinks if he tells her the very worst of himself that it'll break what they have built between them. I think he wants her to kill him.

Instead, she accepts it, and she accepts him. The parts of him that he hates, the parts of himself he was willing to go to such lengths in order to erase.

And she reminds him that isn't all he is.

"You gave me my soul back."

She's just lost everything and she still wants to save him. She still wants him to be part of the solution.

Jinu fucked up by having the most honest, open face a demon could posses. He fucked up by never lying to her more than vaguely via omission in that one instance. He fucked up by being so very clearly in pain, so openly haunted by his human past, with how real his hatred for his so called 'King' was - all things Rumi could absolutely relate to.

She couldn't hate him without hating herself and lbr, she was already doing enough of that. Instead, by being someone she could love, she had to accept that she was worthy of that love, too.

Anyway, just some thoughts.

[mskrysta-art]

i wish we got to see how the saja boys got together

[wildpufferfish]

Kpop Demon Hunters: when a great movie fails at the last moment

SPOILER ALERT under the cut

Let me start with this, artistically speaking this movie was incredible, and up until the ending I thought it was doing something really cool.

While it was going on I was imagining how touching it must have been for people going through challenging times right now, literally fighting their demons. The story was offering an awakening through music and art, and that was amazing.

Until…

Until Jinu died. As did his friends.

And the girls kept slaughtering demons until the very end.

Of course demons that we were not given a reason to care about, even though us viewers and the Huntrix at this point all know that… demons are people. Sometimes, even innocent people, who just fell prey to their insecurities.

The whole point was that… we are our own demons. And from the start of the movie, the message that was being built was that the only way to truly fight them is self acceptance and understanding.

Wasn’t the whole deal with the new Honmoon barrier to start a new era? One where the Hunters would have done things differently?

Even Zoey and Mira themselves, heroes, almost got possessed by Gwi-Ma. This proves them no better than the demons they killed. And kept killing.

The only difference between them is that in their case nobody saved them.

However, the Huntrix failed at understanding that they’re the same as all the demons, and failed at changing things for real.

Not only that, but the final resolution that allows for the end of our Heroes’ journey is partially incomplete.

It handled perfectly Rumi’s arc, gave her the courage to face who she really is and open up to the world. To those living a similar situation as her, she can be a great role model now.

There are many in the world who never did anything wrong and suffer from discrimination for no reason. Who grow demons inside their heads that they don’t deserve. And all of them need a Rumi to give them hope.

But…. what about the people who made mistakes? What about people who are more like Jinu? Those who broke down in a situation of difficulty? Who couldn’t be an unbreakable pop star?

What do they get?

Let me be clear. Of course Rumi and Jinu were not on the same level. Jinu was a coward and caused his family’s likely death because of his own greediness.

However, I don’t think death was a proper conclusion for his arc.

When a real person makes a horrible mistake, they don’t get a great sacrifice to redeem themselves. Most of the time, they can just go on and keep going with that weight in their chest, and the only thing they can do when the mistake is unresolvable is trying to be a better person next time.

This story was trying to tell us something about accepting yourself and opening up to others.

But such a message can’t exclude finding a resolution through guilt, even if deserved.

Exactly because our own nature is unchangeable and we must accept ourselves as we are, we must accept that we’re imperfect creatures. We’re not always strong, we can’t always live up to our ideals.

Moments of failure, even with hurtful consequences, are inevitable.

For everyone.

Pretending this isn’t a part of accepting yourself is not an option, and killing off Jinu despite the fact he showed he was ready to take responsibility for his mistake and grow is doing exactly that.

It’s as if a story about facing the fear of death ended with the finding of eternal life.

That’s not something that has ever been written because that is not a viable solution to people who fear death. The only thing as humans that we can do is accept it.

If a story finished with eternal life and considered it a happy ending, the reader would be left with nothing.

This is why the Huntrix couldn’t just kill Gwi-Ma, because humans will always have to fight with their inner demons.

But I feel like the “correct” ending would have been for the Honmoon to be gone, not restored. And for the boys and the girls to cooperate into helping other demons heal.

Healing by either accepting things about themselves that are unchangeable, or something they did that can be never forgiven, or even both, and grow up from it to be better.

I guess since the Honmoon didn’t turn gold that at least the demons aren’t completely locked out, so maybe this isn’t the end, but as for now…

The way it ended only offers forgiveness and growth from the inner voices that are “easier” to fight. Those that exist only in your head. But what about when the consequences of our actions are what haunts us, uh?

What do we do then? We die?

What a let down.

[local-twat]

i am never gonna shut up about this bit in particular

like the lip quivering, facial tics, the twitching gAWDDDDD

tHE FACIAL ANIMATIONS IN GENERAL ARE JUST *chef’s kiss*

pls stream this more, i need that sequel dammit

[charleshiltonart]

K-pop: Demon Hunters - early vis dev - 2022 - part 01/?

[lordmomohismomoness]

Here are my top Zutara fanfiction recs.

The biggest factor in my ranking and why I recommend them is because I had a hard time putting them down. Other than that, they are pretty all over the place in terms of content and setting.

His Majesty Prefers Blue by Shamelessliar

Rated M  212K+ words  Completed 2012

A year after the war’s end, the gaang returns to the Fire Nation for a week of diplomatic meetings. There, they hear rumors about a vigilante who wears a blue mask and Katara finds herself digging deeper into his identity and motives. Blue/Zutara Lemons

Trigger warnings: rape, torture (1 scene)

This is my absolute favorite fic. It has a little bit of everything: romance, humor, drama, suspense. There is an actual plot too! It is also one of few fics which show Zuko and Katara being a great team.

When The Mask Comes Off by Jamie Hasaku

Rated K  73K+ words  Completed 2006

After freeing her and her friends from capture, Zuko has no choice but to care for a gravely injured Katara, who was left behind by accident. The trick? Keeping his face hidden so she doesn’t hurt herself even more by trying to fight him. Zutara Blutara

This is not your average capture fic. Katara is still pretty badass. The scene where she finds out who is behind the mask made my heart melt. Hanae is one of my favorite OCs ever! It does have a sequel which has been abandoned, but that doesn’t change the fact that this story is wonderful by itself.

The Dragon and the Siren (AO3) The Dragon and the Siren (ff.net) by CultofStrawberry

Rated M/T  147K+ words  Completed 2012

Zutara, Hades x Persephone inspired. In a land of gods and spirits, Katara is the daughter of the Sea, and Zuko is the powerful and reclusive God of the Fire Realms. Zuko has been pining for her for too long… so he finally takes action.

Being a huge fan of Greek mythology and A:TLA, I did not think I would enjoy this fic. I was pleasantly surprised as the author combined the two seamlessly. The worldbuilding is amazing and the tale is not an exact replica of the myth. The AO3 link contains smut, but is incomplete. The fanfiction link has the completed story.

Subterfuge by Smylealong

Rated M  113K+ words  WIP last updated Oct 2020

Thirty years ago, the Fire Nation attacked, throwing the world off balance. Katara entered the Fire Nation war camp at Ba Sing Se as a healer, prepared to do whatever it takes to play her part in stopping the war. Getting kidnapped with the Fire Prince and falling in love with him were not parts of the plan. AU. Zutara.

Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault, Incest, Graphic Depiction of Violence

This fic is VERY dark. However, the writing is amazing which more than makes up for it.

Dancing in the Dark by DamageCtrl

Rated T  61K+ words Complete 2006

Post-Season 2 AU: While in Ba Sing Se, Katara and Toph hear a rumor about two tea servers in the lower tiers of Ba Sing Se and sneak away go to investigate only to have their suspicions confirmed. On her personal time, Katara tries to teach herself to dance and fails so badly, a masked man takes pity on her to try to help.

In case you haven’t noticed, I LOVE the Blue Spirit. This fic is full of fluff, and awkward Zuko is my favorite Zuko. It does start slow, but once you get into it, it is a pretty cute story. Zuko is the one with multiple suitors for once.

Twist Me to the Left by Grapefruittwostep

Rated T  91K+ words  Complete 2017

So here Zuko is, with no family, no band, and no more record contract. Just another punker with a guitar who thinks he’s got what it takes. Then he meets Avatar, the band breaking all the rules. They’ve got everything going for them, the rising star, and they’re everything Zuko isn’t. But maybe, just maybe, they want a new guitarist. As long as the pretty keyboardist with the blue eyes doesn’t murder Zuko first.

Warnings: References to Drugs

This is a college age AU with an angsty emo/punk Zuko. A fluffy enemies to lovers trope, but fun nonetheless.

Don’t Stand So Close To Me by Cinemascope08

Rated M  76K+ words  Abandoned 2013

Katara and the Gaang are in full swing at Ba Sing Se University when interactions with a new professor start affecting Katara’s life in increasingly complicated ways. Rated M for scenes of a graphic nature.

Trigger Warning: Torture, Murder, BDSM, Incest

Another really dark fic, but it takes a bit to get there. Once it does, you are hooked by the suspense. It is abandoned, but still a good read.

So let us melt and make no noise by LittleLostStar

Rated M 69K+ words  WIP last updated Jan 2021

When a mission to the South Pole goes awry, Prince Zuko awakens in the home of a healer named Katara and finds his heart is damaged and his bending has vanished. His quest to find the last waterbender of the Southern Water Tribe is his destiny– the one chance to regain his honour and return home. But as time passes and Zuko’s heart heals, it becomes clear that Katara is protecting an ancient secret of her own, and that both of their destinies are entwined in ways never before thought possible.

We get to see Zuko at the mercy of Katara here. And this fic has an actual plot to it, which is an easy way to get into my good graces. There is a lot of mystery and suspense. It has slow updates, but the author has commented that she intends to complete it.

Butterflies and Hurricanes by Rerbirth of the Phoenix

Rated T  103K+ words  Complete 2012

“You may find yourself capturing hearts that you are forbidden to keep.” She is a servant. He is a Prince. Together they are about to go against everything that keeps the world at peace. Zutara

This one took me a bit to get into, as I was bothered by the ages at the start. Fortunately, it takes place over several years so we see the relationship develop. No spoilers, but wow the ending really got me.

The Penance Series by delectate

Rated M  39K+ words  Complete 2010

The road to forgiveness is long and arduous…just ask Zuko. Season 3 Zutara, following the episodes past 312. Rated M for Mature.

Warnings: BDSM

Zuko is taken prisoner at the western air temple. As it turns out, Zuko is a masochist and Katara lets her freak flag fly. I like this one because it does such a different take on the characters, and it actually makes sense that Zuko would be a masochist since he has such a messed up family.

Lotus Lake by Rebirth of the Phoenix

Rated T 65K+ words  Complete 2006

Zutara AU. An orphaned Katara and her brother find themselves at boarding school. Katara’s first thoughts are that her life will now be filled with boredom. How wrong she was!

Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse

This is a bonus rec. While not super high on my list, it is still an enjoyable story. Plus, I really like the boarding school premise since I love shows like Rebelde and Het Huis Anubis. I would have liked to see more drama with Jet though. Still a good one if you are looking for fluff.

I added some more to my top recs!

Indigo Summer by Serendipitea

Rated T  21K words  Complete 2020

Zuko takes up a life guarding job the summer before going off to university. What he doesn’t expect is to be completely distracted by the surfer girl with bright blue eyes.

This one is just so darn cute

And expectations she won’t meet by Gxldentrio

Rated  T  8K words  Completed 2020

Katara’s organic chemistry TA is an asshole —– or is he?

A texting/social media fic that I reread all the time because it is just that GOOD! I love the way the author uses all the character’s interactions to tell a cohesive story.

(if my wishes came true) it would have been you by TheDecension

Rated  T  34K words  WIP Last updated Mar 2021

Katara overshares on the internet. Zuko makes it a point to only lurk. Good thing there’s nothing tying their online adventures to their real lives — right?

Or, Katara and Zuko have something of a history, and when they reconnect after months of silence, there could be more going on behind the scenes than they realize.

If you haven’t heard of this one, you should! It is though social media posts and text, and it is just wonderful!

[shymagnolia]

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

[shymagnolia]

okay so i just got my dream job??? a week after applying to it?? and now i’m thinking….maybe this is the good luck post

[flagellant]

…..not even six hours later i got an offer of a well paying full time long-term job with free room and board in queens in nyc, allowing me independence and a way to escape an abusive situation and an unhealthy environment

likes charge reblogs cast, folks, this is the good luck post

[coffee-or-hot-cocoa]

i need all the help i can get for finals

[finnglas]

Hey so

the last time I reblogged this post right before I got a great job, in a permanent work-from-home position, with benefits, retirement, and a salary literally 3x what I was making before, doing something I really like. 

So you know. 

This might be the real one, y’all.

[azaraspirit]

what the hell? i could use some luck *hits reblog*

[i-love-you-beautiful]

You know what I could use some luck

[villiarty]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 bloopers

+ bonus

[magnetostits-deactivated2026031]

this literally feels like a scene straight out of a fanfic this belongs on ao3 what is it doing on my screen

[gio-scrabbles]

The rest of Sonic Movie 3: This dark and powerful hedgehog with a traumatic past named Shadow is destroying everything we love as revenge, and we must work together to stop him!

Doctor Robotnik and Agent Stone:

[ryanthel0ser]

Hello. I have just been made aware that Tomio Ogata, one of my huge artist inspirations and the manga artist for Visions of V, has done Jujutsu Kaisen art. Please enjoy like I am right now.

[sunflower-snake13]

I thought these were super cute. Found all over Pinterest. Artist: lolvivianli on X/Twitter!

[mintbluex]

[reanddmc]

Teppen card art [Devil May Cry] 😈

[raspberry-rampage]

V from Devil May Cry: Visions of V edits that I’ve done.

[qweaenr]

DEVIL MAY CRY 5 - V