#genuinely

[gustygardns]

charlie day said something in an interview about how luigi encourages bowser painting and i whipped this up

[caitsgaptooth]

No, because what do you mean Arcane has completely rewritten the rulebook on queer representation in media, and it did it so effortlessly that it puts so many other shows to shame. Like, how are you going to tell me this animated series—ostensibly a spin-off of a video game—has given us some of the most nuanced, unapologetically powerful sapphic characters ever without reducing them to stereotypes, side plots, or, worse, trauma porn?

Vi and Caitlyn? Their dynamic is ELECTRIC. You’ve got Vi, the rough-edged, fiercely loyal, scrappy brawler with a tender side that could wreck anyone emotionally, and Caitlyn, the sharp, principled, deeply empathetic enforcer with a heart of gold. The way their relationship is built on mutual respect and trust while navigating all the insane, tragic chaos around them? Literal chef's kiss. And not once do we get the tired, lazy "coming out" narrative or the "but what about the gays?" rhetoric. Their queerness isn’t the story—it’s just a beautifully natural part of who they are. And THAT is revolutionary.

And let’s not even stop there. This show handles gender like it’s been waiting for everyone else to catch up. Characters like Sevika, who could give you chills with her sheer badassery and gender-nonconforming energy, exist unapologetically without the narrative ever feeling the need to spoon-feed us explanations. It’s just there, woven seamlessly into the fabric of the world.

So many shows claim to want to "normalize" queer relationships or push the envelope, but Arcane has quietly dominated the space by just writing characters who feel authentic. Their struggles are about class, power, loyalty, trauma, not token representation or forced diversity. This show said, “We’re just going to make some of the most layered, compelling characters you’ve ever seen—and oh yeah, some of them are gay. Keep up.”

Like, the bar wasn’t just raised—it was launched into the stratosphere. What do you mean this level of representation isn’t the norm yet? Arcane said, “We’re not asking for permission to exist. We’re just existing.” And that? That is art.

[takendruid]

-watching TADC episode 7-

Me: oh my god Jax was abused. That reaction was the reaction of an abused person. He didn't press that button intentionally, that was pure fight or flight. That was a fear response, and he was terrified of returning.

The rest of the internet: Jax killed a child, and is on the run

Me: oh... Oh. Um... Okay... Guess... Guess that makes more sense... Um...

-TADC episode 9-

Jax: I was abused

Me: VINDICATION! I WAS FUCKING RIGHT! I SAW IT! I WAS THE ONLY PERSON (or one of at least) TO FUCKING SEE IT! YOU'RE ALL STUPID!!! Genuinely how did you look at that scene though and not think of that? ... Did you guys have normal childhoods or something?

[seeker-of-swifts]

Stargoth #4ever!!!!!! Go read Cinderella Boy on webtoon! 💞

[pls do not repost anywhere!]

[kadens-a-bee]

Iron Lung deleted scene

[shadylizards]

jazz hands means good!

stupid rock got me drawing things again

ref:

[ctrl-alt-del-au]

Small update on my TADC AU!

I am currently working on Part 1 of the comic! So far I have 3 out of the planned 10 pages completed. There's no set date as to when it'll come out, but I am hoping to post it at the end of the week at the earliest. I will update if this changes!

I have had a small stomach bug so I'm a bit slower right now, but hopefully it won't impede too terribly on my process.

Also the amount of people who have liked this AU is crazy! I never expected people to have this much interest in my silly little AU ^_^

This is my first big project on Tumblr so I hope you guys stick around and enjoy the show! I have a lot planned :)