@theartofmadeline
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YOU ARE THE REASON
he wasn't even looking at me and he found me
Kaledo Art
cherry valley forever
Love Begins
todays bird
oozey mess
hello vonnie
Misplaced Lens Cap
blake kathryn
DEAR READER
Stranger Things
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Origami Around
祝日 / Permanent Vacation
ojovivo
dirt enthusiast
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@thatcrazymurmur
I think the reason I still enjoy tumblr is that even though this all still pisses me off, I know that anything that makes me mad on here is 100% earnest. It's not ragebait or engagement farming, y'all are actually just that stupid sometimes
☆tiger☆
Flork needs a pangolin on his payroll, and I already have a good idea for the VTuber.
Lion King (1994) explaining the importance of stylized 2D animation: Lion King (2019) and Cats (2019):
Kimba The White Lion (1965) explaining the importance of an original idea:
Lion King (1994) Lion King (2019) Cats (2019)
Shakespeare (1564) explaining the importance of an original idea:
Kimba the White Lion (1965), The Lion King (1994), The Lion King (2019), Cats (2019):
Saxo Grammaticus (c. 1160 – c. 1220) explaining the importance of understanding that all creative work is inherently derivative once you study the oral tradition of storytelling and history and that’s okay because generations have always reformatted tropes and themes to make them relatable to their current audiences
Shakespeare (1564), Kimba the White Lion (1965), The Lion King (1994), The Lion King (2019), Cats (2019):
Tyrannosaurus rex (Late Cretaceous) explaining nothing because he’s a don’t give a fuck
formative years? aren’t they all?
show me a permanent self and i will show you a facade or a corpse
Nine year old Wednesday wandering through the forest that borders her families estate stalks upon a girl her age sitting on a log humming and holding a bouquet of wilted wildflowers
Wednesday: What are you doing in my forest
Enid: *startled drops flowers* I didn't know this forest belonged to anyone
Wednesday: That doesn't answer my question
Enid: I'm waiting for my found family to come and get me
Wednesday: you have a found family?
Enid: Not yet . . . they have to find me first
There is a silent pause for a while
Wednesday: *walks over and with great effort manages to pick Enid up*
Enid: What are you doing?
Wednesday: I am laying claim to you
Enid: I can walk
Wednesday: That is not how this works
Enid: umm okay, I'm Enid
Wednesday: *grunts* Wednesday
After several hours Enid is discovered when Wednesday is caught trying to sneak food for her
Eventually her family visiting the area is located and Enid is returned. Wednesday refuses to say goodbye and pouts in her room
Wednesday: She was mine! I laid stake to her
Gomez: I'm afraid it does not work like that my little scorpion
Wednesday: *arms crossed* I will reclaim her once day!
Gomez: I am sure she will, would some lice cream cheer you up?
Wednesday: . . . extra lice?
Gomez: but of course
Wednesday: She will still be mine
Gomez: That's the spirit
Gomez helping Enid move in accidentally drops something and a jewelery box comes spilling out
Gomez: Curse my clumsy hands
Enid: it's okay Mr. Addams I've got it
Gomez: I did it, let me help
They collect the fallen jewelry and notices a ring with his family crest he had thought lost years ago
Gomez: Where did you come across this, if I may ask? *holding up ring nonchalant*
Enid: *looks at it, gently takes it and puts it on* oh that, I got lost when I was young and a girl found me. She gave it to me, I didn't think I should take it but she insisted. I kept cause it gives me hope that strangers can be nice
Gomez: *keeps the origin to himself* It looks excellent on you, keep that belief in your heart
Later
Gomez: *sitting with Morticia teary eyed* Our little scorpion actually did it
Grace insisted on putting Carl's name on the most important paper of the century 🎉
weirdest part of being an adult is the fact that you can put off watching a movie for nearly a decade and barely notice
divert all power to the funk engine
a single, solitary, earth-shattering note thunders across the battlefield like a tsunami.
Vans Warped Tour Survival Guide
LESS THAN 30 DAYS UNTIL THE VANS WARPED TOUR KICKS OFF. A lot of my friends are Warped virgins and are going for the first time this summer. So instead of individually texting everybody, I’ve created this guide, which will be one of the most detailed descriptions of what to expect out of Warped on the Internet. :)
Updated for 2014!!
DEBBIE’S EDITION OF THE VANS WARPED TOUR SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR FIRST TIME WARPED ATTENDEES AND TORI LUCK.
Survival Kit
Small bag. I’d suggest a drawstring bag over a backpack. It’s easier to deal with, plus people will steal things from your backpack. Every time I have brought a backpack with me to a concert, I’ve gotten money or merchandise stolen. I HIGHLY ADVISE YOU TO NOT BRING A PURSE OR WALLET.
SUNSCREEN. Spray sunscreen works the best since you can put it on in seconds. You will definitely regret not putting any on by the end of the night. Apply regularly, even if the sun isn’t out. You will burn no matter what, so might as well reduce it a lot.
Chapstick with an SPF. Your lips can and will get sunburned. They’ll also be really dry if you’re screaming along to all of your favorite songs for 10 hours. :)
Sunglasses. The cheap kind, since they break. With the stages all facing different directions, it’s likely that the sun will be in your eyes at one point or another. If you forget, there’s people who sell them for $5 while you’re waiting in line to get in, and also at the Vans tents once you’re inside the venue.
Earplugs. Especially if you wanna be close to the stage.
Deodorant. Nobody next to you wants to smell your stinky pits for 30 minutes, especially if you’re tall and your pits are in their face. Believe me, I’m short.
TICKET, DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE, AND MONEY. They sell tickets at the door, but I advise buying early since some dates do sell out. It’s rare, but it happens. I wouldn’t bring less than $100, but I tend to go merch-crazy. If you want to know how much you should bring, merch prices you should base off of are $35 for hoodies, $20 for shirts, $10 for CDs, and $5 for bracelets. There’s other miscellaneous stuff that bands sell at tents, like lighters and drawstring bags, that range from $2-10. Also include another $25 if you wanna eat from the food stalls and buy more drinks.
Sharpies or pens. You should bring black and silver. Band members almost never have a silver Sharpie on them, and you might want that dark poster/CD cover/guitar pick signed.
Merch of the bands you wanna meet. At the signings, they usually have a stack of posters that they’ll give you, but you might see your favorite band member walking around the venue! If your date is near the end of the tour, they’re gonna run low on posters so you have to buy them instead of them giving them to you free.
Sealed water bottle + extra cap. Some venues allow more than one bottle, and others allow only one. Some security guards may take up the bottle caps before you go in, so you should hide some in your bra or shoes or wherever. Sometimes they take the caps off the drinks you buy in the venue, too. There is a refill station for when you run out of water, but lines can get pretty long after the first few hours.
Snacks. Food inside the venue is very expensive and the lines are massive, so save time and money by bringing in a snack. If you take in full meals or fast food, security will take it up, but a couple of sandwiches or granola bars or an apple will be fine.
Hand sanitizer. Not because I’m a germaphobe, but you will be really dirty and sweaty, so unless you want your stomach to feel like shit after you eat, you should bring some hand sanitizer.
Toilet paper. Porta-potties are your only option. Another reason to bring hand sanitizer.
IF YOU ARE A GIRL AND YOU ARE ON YOUR PERIOD OR YOU THINK IT’S ABOUT TO COME, BRING FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. What’s worse than starting your period right at Warped? If you leave them at home, there are tampons available at the medical tent, but they’re the really cheap stiff and cardboard ones. Like the type you get from your school nurse. Bring some just in case.
Electronic devices. Phone, cameras, whatever. A digital or disposable camera is fine, but they will not allow professional cameras in without special permission or a press pass. A lot of people suggest that you don’t bring your iPod unless you’re using the Warped app, but I always use it for my camera. (Last year they did allow professional cameras in without a press pass, but I’m not sure if they’re doing that again this year.)
Pain relievers if you get headaches often or easily.
Do not bring an umbrella.
If the security guards don’t let you bring all of the above in, ask for a Warped Tour guard or worker instead, and they’ll let you go in with all of your stuff.
Attire
Things you don’t mind getting dirty or ripped up.
Light weight, light colored.
T-shirt/tank top.
Shorts. Bonus points if they have pockets.
Sensible shoes
Other accessories you should bring are hairbands if you have long hair, a hat, and a sweat rag or bandana. (If you crowd surf, take the hat off, or else it will fall off and/or get stolen.)
Do not wear mostly black.
Do not wear jeans.
Do not wear flip flops or sandals. I shouldn’t even have to say high heels, but there’s always that one person…
Do not wear a dress or skirt.
Do not wear jewelry.
Do not wear make up. (It will smear and melt off your face. It’s okay; Everybody else is gross and sweaty, too. If you must, keep it light.)
Pre-Warped
Write down the bands you want to see the most in order. The bands you want to see may play at different stages at the same time.Prioritizing before the show saves a lot of time. :)
Pack your bag! Double check that you have everything the night before. Check again before you leave the house.
Sleep well! I know it’s hard to crash early with so much excitement, but get a good night’s rest. It’s really important that you’re energized in the morning!
Subscribe to SMS updates on Twitter or download the app. Band members often tweet meet & greet and set times and where they are if they’re wandering around the venue. You should also turn on updates from the record labels (@FearlessRecords, @hopelessrecords, etc.), Kevin Lyman (@KevinLyman), the Warped Tour account (@VansWarpedTour), Warped Roadies (@WarpedRoadies), etc., as well as the sponsors and non-profits, such as Keep A Breast (@KeepABreast), Alternative Press (@AltPress), and Monster Energy (@MonsterEnergy). Last year I answered a question that asked for all of the Twitter accounts to check for updates from, so if you want to see it, click here. That was for 2013, so some things are a little outdated, but you should get the idea.
Before You Leave
Eat a well-balanced breakfast. Not a McMuffin from McDonalds. Make it healthy and full of carbs (and protein if possible) so you have a lot of energy once you get to Warped. If it’s unhealthy, it’ll weigh you down.
Make sure your electronic devices are fully charged.
Check your bag again!
Shower if you didn’t the previous night. You’re about to get REALLY dirty. Might as well start the day off with good hygiene. :)
Check the weather in case you have to take a poncho.However, as mentioned previously, do not bring an umbrella. Umbrellas are almost never allowed inside venues and security usually takes them up.
Apply sunscreen. 15 minutes before sun exposure.
To Do List
Get to the venue early. People will be camping in line overnight. Lines are HUMONGOUS.
Set up a meeting place. If your parents are dropping you off you need a place for them to pick you up. Also, if you’re going with friends, you’re probably gonna wanna see different bands at one point so you should set a meeting place inside the venue. By the big inflatable or next to a stage works great. :)
Tip the merch guys if you can. They’re sitting there in the intense heat for 10 hours and deserve some extra money. They’ll really appreciate it. Unless they’re assholes. Don’t tip assholes.
Buy some Warped Tour merch!
Just buy a schedule. They’re $2-4 depending on the date and extremely convenient. It lists all the bands that are playing at what stages at what time. It also has a map on the back that shows where all the stages, medical tents, and restrooms are located. Make sure to check the big Vans inflatable in front of the main stages every now and then, since set times may change.
STAY HYDRATED. People pass out and/or have heat stroke all the time. Do not ignore signs of dehydration. If you happen to lose your water bottle and don’t have money to buy one, stop by the med tent and tell them you’re feeling dehydrated and they’ll give you a cup to fill up at the refill station or a new bottle of water.
EAT. IF YOU DO NOT/BARELY EAT, YOU WILL START TO FEEL DIZZY ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE DAY AND WILL PROBABLY PASS OUT.
Visit the non-profits! A lot of the tents will give away free stuff at certain times, and there are some AMAZING organizations that are definitely worth checking out.
Also visit the clothing lines and sponsors. A lot of the clothing lines were created by your favorite band members, and if they happen to be at that date or on the tour, they may be running the booth for a few hours. The sponsors also give away a lot of free stuff. Last year, Alternative Press gave away a bunch of free magazines, and Monster Energy, Peace Tea, and Matador gave away free samples at certain times.
Plan breaks throughout the day. You’ll be on your feet for hours and hours. Schedule in some breaks so you can give your body a rest.
Check out a band you’ve never heard of! There’s so many great bands on the tour that you would love!
Do Nots
Drop the crowd surfers. That ruins the fun for both them and the band. And it hurts like hell.
Buy tickets from people in the parking lot. They are more than likely scams. Security will not let you in with a counterfeit ticket.
Insult people for the music they listen to. Occasional acceptations if it’s Blood On The Dance Floor. Just kidding, it’s still not cool no matter what the artist. Be respectful.
Stare, make fun of, or yell at people who are dancing and screaming their hearts out off-key. This makes you the biggest asshole ever. Just don’t do it. Let people have fun.
Get super defensive if people make fun of the music you listen to. It’s a lot easier to just ignore them.
Whine about being pushed and shoved. It’s a concert. We all are.
Whine about the heat in the crowd. We’re all hot. We know.
Whine about the people next to you lighting a cigarette or smoking pot. Unless you have a severe respiratory problem. Still don’t whine, just politely ask if they can put it out. They might not, but it’s worth a try.
Just don’t bitch about everything.
Meeting the Bands
Check the band tent for meet & greet times. If they don’t have their signing time at the tent, ask the merch guy or see if their record label tent has it. If nothing else, check their Twitter.
Get in line early. Some lines may be a couple hours long if it’s a main stage band. If it’s really long then they might cut the line short. Other lines may last for only 15 minutes.
If the lines are long, they may try to rush you. That means one item signed and no pictures without much talk. Try not to get too upset; Yes, if you wait in line for an hour and miss performances to meet your favorite band, you do deserve to get to take a picture and talk with them, but it’s a busy tour and they have things they have to do. If you stick around until the line’s gone, they’ll usually take a picture. If you really want to tell them how much they mean to you and you’re worried that you won’t be able to, write them a letter! And if you end up not being able to meet them (sometimes bands just don’t have a meet & greet for whatever reasoning), you can always ask the merch guy if they can give it to the band. Leave your Twitter handle at the end of your letter and they might just tweet you saying thank you!
If the lines are not long or it’s a really laid back band, they usually will give you a lot of time at their signing for multiple items, pictures, and conversation unless they have to get to an interview or something afterwards.
Some signings require wristbands that you need to get ahead of time. They’ll always tell you if you need one and where/when to get them. Some signings you have to pay for, others just give away the tickets or wristbands for free. But there are a limited amount of wristbands, so get there early!
Relax when you meet them. If you really want to conversate with them but don’t know what to say, just tell them how much they mean to you or ask questions about them or their music. It’s a start, at least! I’ve gotten into deep conversations with band members that just started with asking what their favorite video game, book, movie, whatever is, or how their family’s doing.
VIP Passes
VIP passes allow you backstage for a main stage act.
Being backstage isn’t actually all that fun. It’s sorta boring since all you really do is sit there and the band ignores you most of the time and maybe give you a sup nod. But it’s worth the experience! That’s just me, though. Some people have the time of their life backstage.
There are several ways to get backstage passes. They’re all really time-consuming, though. Best way is checking in with the food booths and nonprofits and seeing if they need any volunteers for the day. They may exchange a couple of hours for a backstage pass. :)
You can also enter to win passes by taking this survey.
Want A Band To Play Next Summer?
Wear their merch! Kevin Lyman pays a lot of attention to the things kids wear so he knows who he should be inviting on the tour the next summer. Support your favorite bands and wear their shirts!
Check the Warped website at the end of the tour. There will be a survey asking fans to list five bands they want to see the next year. It takes literally 20 seconds. Fill it out!
Reminder: Bands do not play main stage two years in a row. For example, in 2012, We The Kings played main stage, so there was no chance for them to play again in 2013. However, they returned in 2014. I just find it sorta annoying when people are like “I hope Pierce The Veil are playing again this year, or else I won’t go!!!” or a bunch of people text me asking if I know if Of Mice & Men or Breathe Carolina or whoever is playing again.
There is an acceptation to the rule above. If the band did not play a full run (all tour dates), they may be back on main stage the next summer for some dates. For example, in 2012, The Used had to leave the tour after 7/13 and missed 19 dates, so they played a few dates in 2013.
Miscellaneous Information and Tips
Drink water. Not Monster or Powerade or whatever else. If you drink only water, you will not have to take a bathroom break as often/at all because you sweat it all out. Your body digests drinks with sugar in them as foods instead of water, so it doesn’t hydrate you very well and makes you have to pee. Science is pretty cool.
There is a lot of free stuff.
STAY HYDRATED AND EAT.
Talk to the people around you! If you’re waiting for a band to start playing, you should strike up a conversation with the people next to you. You know you have a common interest already. And if they end up not being all that friendly, then great, you probably won’t see them ever again, anyway.
Check record label tents before band tents. The pricing is usually a lot better for merchandise by the same bands.
Also check out Shirts for a Cure! They sell tshirts of bands on the tour and shirts of bands that are similar for $15 each, and some of that money goes towards helping women who can’t afford treatment for breast cancer.
The day usually ends at about 8 or 9, depending on the time it starts.
Don’t want to wait in such a huge line? Feed Our Children Now has a Skip The Line if you bring 3 nonperishable food items, an old cellphone, or $5 for donation. It’s a separate line that gets in half an hour before everybody else. And you get to donate to a good cause
If a musician goes up to you with their music while you’re in line, give them a listen! They could be really good! That’s how a lot of these bands start out. It’s exactly what Mayday Parade did, and now they’re on main stage this summer. Of course, when they try to sell you a CD, don’t feel compelled to buy it, especially if they suck.
There are vegan food trucks inside the venue.
Can’t go unless your parents go with you? There’s a Reverse Daycare tent for all the parents to hang out with movies, air conditioning, and free water while their kids go out and have fun!
Want to get a good spot for a band? Show up to their set ahead of time. Want a REALLY good spot? Show up 2-3 sets early.
When does the lineup for next summer get announced? The dates and cities are usually announced in the fall, around October or November. The bands start getting announced around December and the full lineup is revealed by March or April.
There is a cellphone recharge station at Warped Tour now! Go to the Bolt Charge tent and they’ll recharge your phone using solar power. I wouldn’t suggest it unless it’s an emergency, though. It’s $5 for a recharge, and you just leave the phone at the tent until it’s done charging.
Warnings
Unless you go to multiple dates, no, you will not see all 50 bands that you want to.
Make sure you have the correct information for meet & greets! Especially for main stage bands. You don’t wanna end up waiting in line for an hour just to find out that you need a wristband and don’t have one. All information will be at the band’s merch tent.
If you are barricading or close to the front, you will get hurt. Don’t bitch at people about it. You asked for it when you got up there. It is so worth it, though.
YOU WILL PASS OUT IF YOU DON’T STAY HYDRATED OR IF YOU DON’T EAT. KEEP APPLYING SUNSCREEN.
Have any questions? Throw it in my ask! After your date, message me and tell me all about it!
I am out of the country from June 22-July 27. You can still send me questions during that time but I probably won’t be able to answer in a timely manner.
This is nice..
woe! texted a casual acquaintance "I've been considering getting into knotting"
Why?
KNITTING TYPO
thank you faithful henchpeople of tumblr. you do my bidding well...
He's prostrating himself before the Eucharist, in case you're wondering. Or possibly planking.
@apocrypals
Hi, pope expert here. This isn’t funny — popes only do this when they’re in extreme distress
I'm sending this to my best friend who's uncle is best friends with the pope. They have a whole folder worth of funny pope memes to show him the next time they get to hang out. This just made the cut.
