pardon me for jumping in

I came here to talk about Les Misérables (Javert has been holding a special place in my heart since forever), but then got hijacked into the NBC Hannibal fandom. So these days it's mostly a cannibal and an empath you'll find here, with a bit of Les Mis, Roger Allam and other stuff sprinkled in. Enjoy.

[klennnik]

[tozozozo]

nobody else sees it as a failure, it’s just you

(#19) (>NOT/BUT archive)

[sirjoey-23]

What great philosophy.

[ultralaser]

never too late

[saltydorkling-deactivated202503]

My favorite quote: “The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is today.”

[vrabia]

“ᴍʏ ʙᴀᴛᴛᴇʀʏ ɪs ʟᴏᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛ’s ɢᴇᴛᴛɪɴɢ ᴅᴀʀᴋ.” || 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹𝓃𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉, 𝑜𝓅𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓉𝓎!

[kontextmaschine]

Can you imagine being the first guy listening to In The Air Tonight and not knowing those drums were coming?

[ofools]

Would anyone like to see pictures of this bird I’m friends with

[ofools]

I love her

[ofools]

i am loving people’s attempts to identify this bird its just an australian magpie, she’s not a chimera, she’s not a fucked up crow, etc. she is just….. a regular run of the mill magpie

[ofools]

She is also a mother…. here is her yelling son who she brought to me one time

[windriderdelta]

HOW THE HELL DID YOU BEFRIEND AN AUSTRALIAN MAGPIE

[ofools]

i give her chips sometimes

[ethanrayne]

From what I’ve heard, australian magpies are actually quite nice if they trust you not to hurt them. Swooping season happens because, as a species, they’ve learned that most humans are Dangerous and so they preemptively attack to protect themselves and their young. If you’ve been nice to a group of magpies, though, they’ll remember you and you won’t be swooped at.

[melredcap]

Magpies are extremely cool birds, and very intelligent… which means that they know that humans are the biggest threat around and that we can be good friends. Thus, swooping, and also not swooping humans who have proven themselves to be trustworthy sources of food.

The funniest interaction I ever had with some magpies was when one of my former workplaces had our Christmas lunch as a picnic in a park. A pair of magpies were teaching their fledgeling how to beg for food from humans. First one would approach, crouch down and coo at us; someone threw them a bit of cheese. Then the other adult approached, crouched down and cooed at us; someone threw a piece of cabanossi. Both tidbits were picked up, taken back and shared with the offspring… then the adults were standing there looking at the fledgeling and then at us, obviously going “Go on, then, you try it!”

Fledgeling magpie nervously walked closer to us, looked back at its parents, then half-crouched and yelled “RAWK!” in our direction. We cracked up laughing, startling the poor baby, but he or she got over it pretty quickly when a HAIL of bits of cheese and sausage landed all around.

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

@asymbina @brookietf @tharook

THIS IS A GOOD NARRATIVE <3

[asymbina]

GOOD BIRB STORY

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

WITH V GOOD BIRBS

[a-heist-of-words]

Corvids in general have long memories. Be kind to them and they will remember you. Be mean to them and they will also remember you and warn others about you.

[lucrezianoin]

Australian magpies are the easiest birds to befriend. One time I had about seven that used to come every day to receive some treat and be hand fed

[queerhannibal]

Will in the script for TWOTL: *is often considering killing Hannibal/being rough with him in general*. Hugh Dancy, after reading it: “that’s my dumb but beloved HUSBAND WE’RE TALKING ABOUT HERE”

h o n e s t l y

The thing I love the most about this show really is how obviously open to the actors input they were? I mean hannigram happened at all bc Mads was playing it that way and Bryan was like “yeah okay I’ll rewrite some stuff, that’s a great idea”.

And I love the fact that Mads and Hugh were so into it? In so many fandoms you see the male leads get pretty uncomfortable about the fact that people think they might not be playing a red blooded heterosexual, but they really just leaned into that dynamic with each other and they clearly enjoyed every minute of it

And Hugh changes the dynamic in the finale almost entirely from what it was intended to be in the script? Clearly the directors saw what was being done and were like “yeah that’s a better idea actually” so it can’t have been just his call but

In the script Will is pretty antagonistic towards Hannibal during the entire escape portion, and instead we got a lot of fond, exhausted exasperation. And at the end, he’s supposed to lunge forward and knock Hannibal off the cliff, which really could not be further from the tender embrace and gentle, willing on both sides, fall that we got

I love it

[hirilelfwraith]

script will: i hate hannibal. i want to kill him. he ruined my life

actual will: i hate hannibal. i want to kill him. have you heard how awful his puns are. atrocious. 

hannibal, in the background: darling, here’s your wine

will: i’ll be there in a second babe. anyway hes the worst fuck that guy

[thewitchofstjohns]

The undeniable chemistry between Mads and Hugh is one of the best things about the show, and obviously influenced how things eventually played out. I’m just so thankful these two were cast! Can’t imagine what it would have been like with different actors. ❤❤❤

[hohslop]

[narramin]

what a fucking power move

[pomrania]

[Image description: photo of some text (source not given) about Caesar’s last words. Transcription follows.]

Suetonius adds that, according to some reports, he said in Greek: “Kai su, teknon” (which Shakespeare turned into the Latin “Et tu Brute?”). It literally means “You too, child,” but what Caesar may have intended by the words isn’t clear. Tempest cites “an important article” by James Russell (1980) “that has often been overlooked”. Russell points out that the words kai su often appear on curse tablets, and suggests that Caesar’s putative last words were not “the emotional parting declaration of a betrayed man to one he had treated like a son” but more along the lines of “See you in hell, punk.”

[End description.]

[byk23]

Please verify you are not a porn bot before proceeding

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I was walking in the forest during winter, and saw a wendigo sitting under a tree. I asked it if it was going to kill me. It said, “No, this is just a dream.” So I sat next to it in the snow for a bit and then he said, “The anger in your heart warms you now, but will leave you cold in your grave.” And then I woke up.

[wormcrud]

Well SOMEONE’S third eye is wide fucking open

[nymori]

I love this post so I made a thing.

[eldbitch-horror]

[platoapproved]

So I had a thought about Will’s sleeping attire, in Coquilles and in general.  Those infamous blue underwear are IMPORTANT, okay, and not just in a fanservice way. (Though I am ALL FOR THAT.  Give the ladies what they like, Fuller, let’s female gaze all up in this show).

It’s perfect that in these moments of intense vulnerability (when Will’s brain first starts betraying him and he begins sleep-walking) that this is his outfit.  Specifically, that he’s shown as having a shirt, but no pants.  It conveys his vulnerability effectively and viscerally.

Imagine for a minute how different it would have been if he had no shirt but longer pants (pajama or otherwise).  Even if it were technically showing more skin, I don’t think that would have conveyed vulnerability in the same way.  It’s acceptable for men to wear no shirt in public.  It’s not illegal, or even frowned on in plenty of contexts.  It’s something that men can do that women cannot (don’t get me started that’s a whole other rant).  It’s for hot days and games of pickup basketball, shirts vs skins.

But for men to wear very short shorts / only boxers in public is seen as unacceptable or funny.  For corroboration of this, I mean, look at all the various names for this garment I’ve come across in fandom: itty bitty blue shorts, booty shorts, fanservice shorts, tiny man shorts etc.  These names get across the idea that having boxers that short is feminizing, and thus funny (because they’re on a man!) but also vulnerablizing (it’s a word now shut up).  They leave him exposed in a way that him having his shirt off would not do.

(And it’s not like any of this is merely because Hugh Dancy didn’t feel comfortable acting with his shirt off for some reason: Will has shirtless scenes, in a different context.  Those contexts ALSO cleverly manage to emphasize Will’s vulnerability, since it’s less about being where people can see him and more about pulling off a too-sweaty shirt in disgust because he is subject to these horrific nightmares that he cannot control).

So let’s hear it for the directors, and the costume department, and whoever else was involved in this costuming decision: not only because it lets us see those premium gams, but because it directly contributes to making Will the kind of captivating, unconventional (because allowed so much vulnerability) hero that he is.

[violetohara]

Tiny dirty stray kitten hanging out at the bottom of our stairs since yesterday. There are a lot of self-reliant ferals around our apartment, but this little thing was dirty & covered in burrs. We gave it some chicken but couldn’t catch it. I think it may have wandered over from the outdoor cat hoarder colony down the street; that house is awful & we saw kittens there last week.

This morning the downstairs neighbor managed to grab it for us, and I put it on this cozy towel & started combing and picking the burrs & sticks out of its fur. It calmed down immediately and has been chilling here with me in the kitchen ever since. Got a vet appointment in an hour to get my little buddy cleaned up & checked out. I hope it isn’t too sick; I think it might have a cold.

If we can, we are probably going to keep her.

[violetohara]

What a difference a day makes! Took this little guy to the vet, got the fleas and dirt washed off him, got some antibiotics for a slight cold, but he is otherwise fine. Kneading and purring up a storm, eating a lot and being heart-crushingly adorable. 

[violetohara]

We have named this glorious creature Nux.

[violetohara]

A little over a month later and Nux is growing into a very long and floppy shoulder cat!

[conquerorwurm]

Oh my god!!!!

[the-polyhedron]

i’m so happy for this cat i hope nux knows im proud of him

[violetohara]

I just told him!

[supersugoiboi-deactivated202010]

[wearinwheeliestoescapemyfeelies]

that one of him screaming at what he’s sitting on ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[deerinspotlight]

I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.

[squeakykins]

I love this post omg, thank you so much. As a lifelong cat person, dogs perplex me because they’re so completely different behaviourally.

[blome3kissesbitch]

I love dogs too but, I’ve been trying to tell people, you canNOT treat cats like you treat dogs. They arent the same animals and have very different personalities

[blome3kissesbitch]

P.s.: people often pet cats way too hard. Dogs like a firm pet or a pat on the belly, cats dont have the same bone structure and are more flexible than dogs so what you’re doing probably hurts them

[naamahdarling]

Sitting and staring Does not mean: I am challenging you/plotting your demise/just generally evil and creepy. Actually means: I am a desert-adapted species, so my natural tears are very thick and keep my eyes moist for a nice long time. I do find people interesting and enjoy watching them.  I just don’t need to blink very often!

Staring and blinking slowly Does not mean: I’m smug and think I am smarter than you. Actually means: I like you! But I don’t need to get up in your face to show it.  I can just sit over here and blow kisses at you to show you I am glad you are around!

It’s very frustrating for me when people expect cats to act like dogs, or act like they’re deceitful.  They aren’t!  They just AREN’T DOGS.

[radfemblack]

Pour les chats 🐈💞

[meii-deactivated20220422]

Get ready for “more reasons why I fucking love cats”

Yes, the legends are true. Cats headbutt you to show their trust and affection. They also do it to show “hey look I see you as family.” Lions do it with members of their pride to say the same. It’s not just because they want food.

Cats nibbling is indeed literally cats grooming you. It’s what mom cats do to their kittens. If a cat is gently biting and/or licking you, they’re now your mom.

Meowing can simply be for the mere fact they want to say hello, want to play or be pet. Again, not just for food.

They barely meow at other cats (except for kittens, they meow at mom cat), mostly just humans. There are exceptions but overall, meowing is almost always for us.

Cats squinting/slow blinking is indeed basically the equivalent of us smiling and/or kissing.

Cats, like humans, prefer to get things without having to work for it- which isn’t very common within other animals.

Cat massages or making biscuits is because they happy! Kneading is another way of saying “hey I like this moment here I enjoy you and my life.”

Cats recognize us by smell, sound, taste, and touch. They recognize us after years as their long term memory is extremely good. This is why abused or neglected cats are so easily scared or hard to connect with. If your scent changes over the years or just in the day, your voice will them it’s really you. Also, they will only remember you if you had impact on their life. If you just existed in the same house, they obviously won’t care.

And yes, they know our patterns in the day. You notice it when it’s beneficial to them (feeding time!). They will often wait for you to come home as well.

To remember: cats think we are interesting as hell. They watch us do everything because we’re fascinating!!!

They also want you to be around when eating because they feel vulnerable. They focus on eating so they hope you protect them. They do the same for you, all the time.

[sapphire-rosa]

CATS 😍😍😍😍

[jumpingjacktrash]

when a cat turns their back on you, they’re not snubbing you. they’re trusting you to watch their back.

notice how when you’re unfamiliar but nonthreatening, they might loaf facing you and sorta halfway watch you. you’re not fully trusted, but you’re ok by them.

when you’re familiar and liked, they’ll often sit near you facing the same way. imitation of poses is a weird little way cats show solidarity. they do it to each other too. check out these bff’s:

they are doing this on purpose. it’s a buddy thing. so if you’re watching tv and a cat sits next to you and pretends to watch tv too, they are basically calling you bro and declaring friendship.

and if they really love and trust you, they’ll turn their back on you and go to sleep. they’ll sleep facing a wall in your presence, or lounge where they can’t see the room. this isn’t a snub, folks, this is true kitty love. they’re saying, “i feel safe when you’re around. i know nothing’s going to sneak up on me, because you’re here. i feel so safe i can stick my head under a pillow and snore with my butt pointed at you.”

farts aren’t an expression of love, though, as far as i know. they’re just farts.

[realityn]

Hugh_Dancy on Instagram

[victorineb]

Oh ffffffffuck, who gave him the right to look this good?

[ultrafacts]

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[wildlifewednesdays]

A porcupine’s Halloween present (+ original sound effects)

[docwithtardisfez]

I had no idea giant porcupines made fucking precious sounds

[11213372-deactivated20160412]

[nightonblogmountain]

THAT’S THE SOUND IT MAKES!?!?!?

UN-BE-FUCKING-LIEVABLE 

[why-animals-do-the-thing]

We got asked if this is cute and okay. I can very happily say yes, this is stupid cute and those are happy porcupine noises. 

One of my favorite things about doing zoo work was all the noises you never realize the animals make when they’re excited or interested in a new thing. Coatimundis squeak and snuffle, and giant porcupines make that sound. 

[typhoidmeri]

Omgggg the sounds.

[gigi-tastic]

Teddy is back on my dash and all is right with the world

[bears-official]

WE ALMOST TO OCTOBRE POST OF PUNKINBEARS

[not-fandom-addicted-deactivated]

That reminds me of zhu zhu pets

[gatissed]

Teddy is such a babe. I’m crying. So precious. So lovely. 

[cutlasskiss]

My dash did a thing.