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Stockings

Harry found them in the back of the drawer. It’s not like he was snooping, but his gryffindor tie was missing again, and Draco had a habit of taking it with him when he went on long trips away.

The mesh felt itchy against his fingertips, but the ruffles on top looked soft and fluffy. He especially liked the bit of green that knotted on the front, a perfect little bow.

A younger Harry would have instantly assumed that these were from a past lover, one who’s memory had somehow infiltrated their home. A jealous rage and an angry floo call, accusations that were unfounded and unjust.

But they had been together for years, married for more than a decade, and Harry knew Draco better than the jagged scar above his eyebrow.

So close to his birthday, tucked behind jumpers and tattered shirts. This was a surprise, and one that already had his heart racing and his cock thickening.

He couldn’t wait to see Draco in nothing but these stockings, laced with green to perfectly match his lover’s eyes.

[abirdegg]

Artist: Titus Kaphar

As I continue looking into the American criminal justice system, I’ve been heavily influenced by current events. Looking at articles written on the topic are one thing, but witnessing the injustice before your own eyes is another. 

During this past cycle, I learned that even if there is a huge public outcry, the injustice in the system will continue to flourish if there is not change on a foundational, fundamental level; I specifically have the Breonna Taylor case in  mind. Even though there was huge coverage of the case, the system did what it does best. 

One of the challenges I’m facing is emotional; as a black woman it is hard to constantly hear about all the injustice the the community faces day to day. I try to not let these things affect me, but sometimes it can be a struggle to not listen to the hurtful words of others. 

My next steps are to read my articles more and depth, as well as gain more statistical knowledge on the topic I’ve chosen to write about. 

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Bilingual Humor

In high school, my German teacher would jokingly say, “Immer wo unter wo”, which in English translates to the phrase ‘Always where under where.’

With my horrible sense of humor, I thought this was hilarious. However, I ran into a bit of a problem—I couldn’t share this amusing line with anyone, because of course people would only get it if they understand both German and English.

And then I discovered a whole category of jokes known as ‘bilingual humor.’ For instance, one comedian named Sugar Sammy does a stand-up comedy show called ‘You’re Gonna Rire,’ in which he switches frequently between French and English languages (x). Numerous studies are dedicated to analyzing affects of bilingual humor; some even suggest these types of jokes can increase one’s cognitive abilities.

This is such an interesting phenomenon. Two different languages—which are tied to different cultures, values, and backgrounds—are coming together to create a unique type of humor. I'm curious to see how it will grow and evolve in the future as globalization and technology continues to change the world.