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sir this is my emotional hell

[filmgifs]

I just have to love you a little bit less now. Matthew Goode as Charlie Stoker in Stoker (2013)

[ancientgreeksuggestions]

If you don’t have actual wings to escape Crete with your son, home-made is fine

[classics-suggestion]

No It Isn’t

[subjuggulation]

it is if your son isn’t an idiot

[beaswellgirl]

I love Gordon Ramsay so much.

He comes from a very poor family. His father was an alcoholic who beat him and his mother (he once poured hot tea over her and put her in hospital several times), his brother is a drug addict, he literally built an empire out of nothing.

He credits his mother as his biggest inspiration and often has her cooking in his shows.

When he left his first restaurant he pulled a successful Jerry Maguire - the entire kitchen staff went with him. That tells you what he’s like to work with.

He was one of the first to give a restaurant to a female chef.

He went to prison (Gordon Behind Bars) and taught inmates to bake and they opened a bakery (Bad Boys Bakery) that is still running. He hired one of them when he got out.

He did documentaries about the cruelty of shark hunting and cocaine. (when he discovered cocaine was used by his staff he didn’t fire anyone but made sure they are offered treatment)

His kids are a treasure.

He is always ALWAYS kind to servers.

When one of his partners (Marcus Wareing) wanted to leave they got into a fight and settled it in court, they no longer speak to each other but this is what Marcus said about him after the fight: 

I feel bad that the first association to him for a lot of people is this shouty TV chef when he’s truly a wonderful person. 

Oh and then there’s this:

this entire episode 

[someclevermoniker]

never forget that the reason he’s “shouty and angry” on his tv show is that he’s yelling at people who ignore the rules of courtesy and food safety and basically feed their customers poison, something which would enrage any good person

[badgyal-k-deactivated20190901]

Uncle Gordon

[bidootdoot-deactivated20190601]

a good man

[uwu-ni]

i’m crying

[bury-me-in-the-ocean]

This man😭💖💖💖💖

[oilpuddle]

In THIS HOUSE we LOVE and RESPECT Gordon Ramsay

[shakespeaker]

Who are the Anti-Stratfordians?

People who think Shakespeare wasn’t actually Shakespeare, but that ‘Shakespeare’ was a secret pseudonym for someone more important and better educated, like the Earl of Oxford. 

See also: imbeciles.

[dukeofbookingham-deactivated202]

This

[thebookishgurl]

Not to piss anyone off, but why does this matter? The author is literally (and possibly metaphorically) dead.

[dukeofbookingham-deactivated202]

I feel like I have to address this. I tried not to, but I actually think it’s really important. Most of the people who make the argument that ‘Shakespeare wasn’t Shakespeare’ are doing so on the basis that the real William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon simply didn’t have the literary wherewithal to have written what are now the most famous plays in the English (or possibly any) language. They like to argue that because Shakespeare’s family wasn’t particularly wealthy or influential, and that he never got more than the Elizabethan equivalent of a grade school education, he couldn’t possibly be as well-read or as eloquent as the person who wrote Hamlet, or Macbeth, or what have you. 

The reason Stratfordians are so vehemently defensive of Shakespeare as himself is because (a) there’s literally no proof that he wasn’t exactly who we think he was and (b) we believe that it’s entirely possible that a man who was nominally ordinary became the world’s most famous playwright. If you take that away from him, you are doing the world a huge disservice, by reinforcing the idea that in order to have a significant impact on the course of history, you have to be wealthy or politically powerful or socially superior. I for one want to be able to tell any struggling middle school kid with average grades not to give up, because passion is more important than money or power, and he or she could be the next Shakespeare. 

So, that’s why it matters. 

[engrprof]

^^^This^^^

[melusineloriginale]

Yes. All of this. The Oxfordian authorship theory is rooted in classist, elitist attitudes that insist that a glovemaker’s son from Stratford-on-Avon who never left England couldn’t possibly have written 37 plays based simply on extensive reading and a great deal of imagination.

Also they have no conception of what “grammar school” actually means. A grammar school education in the sixteenth century usually included extensive study of rhetoric, philosophy, and history. Ben Jonson claimed that Shakespeare’s Latin was mediocre and his Greek nonexistent, but there were a wide variety of classical texts available in English translation during his lifetime and we can clearly see echoes of those translations in Shakespeare’s works.

Lastly, the Oxfordian theory is rooted in an 18th century forgery popularized by a man named Looney (pronounced Loh-ney, but WHATEVER). The best book I’ve seen on the subject is Contested Will by James Shapiro, which is marvellous and snarky and everyone should read it.

[gnimmish]

It’s the exact same logic that tries to discredit Mary Shelley as the author of Frankentstein, because a particular school of (white, upper class, male) critical thought can’t stand the idea that an eighteen year old girl could have written something so profound that it founded an entirely new literary genre. 

They don’t like being confronted with the fact that great art is not the preserve of the ruling class.

[capricorn-0mnikorn]

Also, here’s another reason it matters: Shakespeare populated his plays with characters from all the social strata, from prostitutes to monarchs, and everyone in between.

The view of such people, their attitudes and foibles looks a lot different when you’re looking at them from the same level than if you’re looking down at them from above, with only a vague, abstract, view of what their lives are like.

Therefore, knowing that Shakespeare had come from “common” origins and worked his way into the patronage of King James by the time he retired, gives us a different understanding of his plays, and the history of the time and place in which he wrote them.

[loviely]

i wanna be loved……. like overwhelmingly loved….

[deermouth]

:)

[lalocorleone-deactivated2026041]

Kyle MacLachlan as Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks, Episodes 6 & 7 (1990)

[mjalti]

tbh i am not the person you want to be texting in an emergency, my notifications are off and i’m on Do Not Disturb. i haven’t had a ringtone since the dark years of ‘06. i’ll text u back in four (business) months like “hope that worked out, the Lord works in mysterious ways xx”

[indiedrone]

but mom how will other people know that you, a white Texan, are a Christian

[fullblownpanic-deactivated20141]

same

[paroxetini]

Jesus

[ahs-delrey]

I bet those two are couple now..

[fullblownpanic-deactivated20141]

I’m gay

[indiedrone]

me too

[kateordie]

This is such a great story

[indiedrone]

update from Houston pride 2019! we’re friends

[bimboid]

[ink-pedia]

What’s up guys? Are you ready for the first interview of this year? Today I’ll take you to South Korea to meet tattoo artist Hongdam!  I am Hongdam, and I love to draw.  I am South Korean and do art and tattoos around the world while being based in Seoul, South Korea. I am always keen to explore something new. My curiosity inspires me to work differently.

Were you always into art? When did you first start tattooing? I have been tattooing for 7 years. I have always been interested in art, and grew up doing it. During my schooling years, my classrooms were filled with my artwork, and I received lots of praise for my art. I later majored in oriental art in university and moved on to teach children art. Later, I got interested in tattooing and fell in love with it. How do you manage to create and tattoo such small delicate designs? Do you have a special technique? It all started with curiosity. I always wondered why contemporary tattoos consisted of thick lines, and were associated with such negative connotations. I wanted to explore the possibility of creating a tattoo style that is similar to the paintings we see on canvas. I felt it was odd to separate tattoo from art. So, I dedicated time to study the methods involved to bring what’s seen on paper to the skin, exactly as it is. The art of it all belongs to studying and understanding the skin and tattoo equipment rather than the technique itself.

How’s the tattoo culture in South Korea? In South Korea, by law, only certified doctors can do tattooing. In my opinion, this is because it can lead to dangerous incidents, and that it is socially unacceptable. This would be a better environment if these bans were lifted, and tattoo artists could make a formal living out of this profession. These types of incidents can occur regularly as it is an illegal business and there are no regulations set. The tattoo style that has emerged from South Korea has had a strong impact on the culture of tattoo as a whole, reaching all over the globe, and has become a career dream for many youths in South Korea. Can you recommend other Korean artists you really like? There are now so many talented artists in Korea, so I would not be able to choose just one. Jonboy, tattoo artist in New York once said tattooing is like healing for a person. As a tattoo artist, it is important to leave good art on a body, but also have the right perspective in creating it. Did you have a culture shock while visiting the US/Europe? I was surprised at how tattoo shops were exposed on the streets. In Korea, it is not legally possible to have a shop, or even put up signs, causing tattoo studios to stay hidden. It was amazing to experience people accepting a tattooist and a professional artist rather than a criminal.

Which country did you enjoy visiting the most and would definitely come back? It is a difficult question to answer as everyone from each country has welcomed me so warmly, which I greatly appreciate. I would love to meet everyone from every part of the world my feet can take me. My most memorable however, was New York, as it was my first time working overseas. I will never forget how so many people we there to welcome me. What theme do you think it’s the most fun to tattoo for you? There are so many subjects matters I work with i.e. nature, life, hope space, and abstract objects. It is more interesting to know the reason or meaning behind a tattoo than the actual subject. It is a real honor to hear all these stories, and be able to leave a mark of art for it. What’s your favorite tattoo style beside yours? Due to the fact that I majored in oriental art during university, I see that influence in my current art, but I also enjoy doing a realistic style as well as Irezumi, too. I would love to create a style that combines all elements of these styles, but I can’t say I have a specific style that is my favorite.

Did you have the chance to get tattooed by an American artist? If not, is there someone you would like to get tattooed by? Actually, I do not have any tattoos on my body. It is not that I do not want one, but I have not found the right time. Right now, I am more excited to create good art on clients than I am and also terrified of the pain. Also, I have not yet found the right tattooist whom I would like to get a tattoo from. What do you think it’s the favorite part of your job? As I mentioned before, it is really interesting and an honor to hear all the personal stories of my clients and make art on their bodies. That these artworks can embody an entire memory. That is a real joy to me. Seeing my clients delighted about their tattoos, give me confidence to do even more. Could you tell us some cool stuff to do or places to visit in South Korea? Korea is a very trendy place, and everything moves so fast. There are many popular restaurants around Namsan Tower where you can also see the ancient buildings and palace ceremonies.The sun never dies in Seoul, and most places are open for 24 hours. Please come visit my studio anytime :)

Thanks a lot Hongdam for taking the time to do this interview and his manager Su who made this possible. Now go follow Hongdam’s amazing work:  instagram: @ilwolhongdam @hongdamstudio  bookings: [email protected] youtube: ilwolhongdam

You can check out Hongdam’s tag here on the blog too and if you have any suggestions of who you would like to see being interviewed here, send me ask! 💖

[memewhore]

[neverceasingtides]

Seeeeriously

I once had a boomer customer when I was a server who literally had a checklist and for everything that was missed he knocked my tip down 1%. One of the things I read on the list said ‘Water spots on silverware’

Like. WTF????

[wilwheaton]

My boomer father deducts the cost of alcohol and tax before he tips. I was in my teens when I figured out he was doing this, and whenever I could, I would just slip the server some cash and apologize. I feel like I’m probably not the only person to do this.

[frontier001]

Boomers are trash.

I pity the good boomers who’ve had to deal with their awful peers for decades. Cause like every generation there’s exceptions.

[republicanidiots]

Hippie Baby Boomers started cleaning the environment and began organic farming and stopped the Vietnam war and organized farm workers and supported Bobby Kennedy and started Earth Day and became feminists.  Conservative Baby Boomers ruined everything.  And Conservative non-baby boomers – like Paul Ryan – are continuing to ruin everything.  

[zldyk]

lilo was PEAK weird little girl representation like. all “weird” disney characters just fall under quirky cute no lilo was IT. she gave peanut butter sandwiches to a FISH because IT CONTROLLED THE WEATHER. the range

[naturaekos]

I think it’s important to realize you can miss something, but not want it back.

Paulo Coelho (via naturaekos)

[lynchesque-bitch]

credit: desde_1989

[lynchesque-bitch]

credit: desde_1989

[vividmcavoy]

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him, 2014