Idk what this blog even is

she/her. bi disaster. whump trash (whump sideblog is getyourwhumphere). lover of dark things. icon by sunlyonsedit. not really active on this blog. my fandom sideblog is sadisticallysmirking

[elbiotipo]

pro-tip: don't ever use the sentence "thousands of years" in your worldbuilding unless you really know what a thousand years is like

[elbiotipo]

Quick cheat sheet:

The middle ages were one thousand years ago

I don't know if I need you to tell you this but Jesus was alive 2 thousand years ago during the Roman Empire

3 thousand years ago the Mediterranean and Middle East were recovering from the bronze age collapse. None of the philosophers of Western philosophy (or Eastern for that matter) were born yet

Earliest writing dates roughly to 5 thousand years ago.

Agriculture started roughly 10 thousand years ago

So yes, you can write whatever you like but if you're telling me that an individual dynasty has been ruling since 8000 years ago (HOLA JORGE) I have to wonder if they even had writing back then

[imsobadatnicknames2]

To be fair you can find one guy like that in the comment section of most metal bands on youtube

[duckbunny]

reading The Goblin Emperor, in which a single dynasty is supposed to have ruled for like two thousand years:

Americans: split between "this seems normal" and "this is unusual and we can determine certain things about the society based on this remarkable stability."

me, a person who lives in a monarchy: oh, so it's lies.

because here is the thing: every monarchy claims longevity and stability. every monarchy has a couple of times when a younger son or a cousin inherited the throne and we just don't talk about why. every dynasty has those two or three times when there's years of civil war between incumbents. every monarchy has a conquest or two where the incomer put the old crown on his head and everyone cheered for his legitimate accession. "I'm in charge because my soldiers beat the other guy's soldiers" makes it obvious that you are an invader and a tyrant. "I'm the king because God decreed that my family were the blessed and legitimate inheritors of this crown and it was never meant to go to the other guy (dead king's recognised successor until I showed up with an army)" is what you say instead.

So when you tell me that your fictional dynasty has been ruling for ten thousand years, I just assume it's lies. Because monarchies love to tell that lie. I live in a monarchy. We claim that the crown has an unbroken sovereign history since 1066, when we were famously and bloodily conquered. That's a thousand year continuity! We have had three civil wars, six or seven ruling families, another armed conquest and a republic during that time. Don't worry about that. That doesn't count. Thousand year dynasty, woohoo!

[heatherwitch]

Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” that was written in 1950 is set on the day of August 4th, 2026 (tomorrow)!! Now’s your chance to read it around the time it’s based in!

Audio: A recording of Leonard Nimoy reading it on Internet Archive.

Text: A PDF version.

Graphic Novel: On Internet Archive.

[unamccormack]

I used to set this one for second year undergraduate creative writing seminars on writing science fiction on a double bill with Octavia E. Butler's "Bloodchild" and no-one here gets out alive.

[regionalpancake]

!!!! Today is the only chance we’ll ever have to listen to this absolute banger of apocalyptic fiction on the very day the story is set 😲✨

Nemoy’s voice is PERFECT in this!

(A content warning if you do listen - the dog dies, though it’s not super graphic)

[regionalpancake]

I paused the robot vacuum so I could listen to this 1950’s story predicting the robot vacuum.

[thistoowillpasss]

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[kittykittyredcat]

[mod-l-lost-in-translation]

You think THATS a denim jacket?

Surely you

Jest

[portaljumper339]

That punchline hit me like a sack of wet mice

[curiouser-and-curiouser-fics]

Like a sack of what

[elitefourkylewantstobattle]

[autumn2may]

hey tumblr! did we know about the AI sharing option??

direct quote: "Prevent this blog's content—even in reblogs—from being shared with our licensed network of content and research partners, including those that train AI models."

to opt out of AI training on PC: on the left column, click on the "Account" tab. click on your blog's name/icon. on the right column click on "View blog". click the "Blog settings" button. scroll _all the way down to the last option_ right before "Blocked Tumblrs". hit the toggle button so it is lit up blue and the circle is on the right. on mobile: click the little person's head icon on the bottom menu (all the way on the right). click the gear icon in the top right. click on "Visibility" (instead of privacy for some reason??). hit the toggle button so it is lit up blue and the circle is on the right.

(if you do this on either PC or mobile, it will effect both. you don't have to do it twice for the same blog)

you are now opted out from your blog training AI. and make sure you do this for EVERY BLOG YOU OWN!

hey actual @tumblr? THIS SHOULD BE OPT-IN NOT OPT-OUT

[monaas-stuff]

Vetted by association I’m friend ayoosh-stuff

Help Mona Rebuild Her Life and Support Her Family in Gaza 🌿💙

Hello, my name is Mona. I am from the Gaza Strip, specifically from Khan Younis in the south. I am 33 years old and worked as a mathematics

Hello friends,

My name is Mona, a 33-year-old former mathematics teacher from Khan Younis, Gaza.

The war has taken almost everything from me. I lost my home, my job, and my father, who passed away after being unable to receive the treatment he needed. My family and I have been displaced more than 17 times, searching for safety but finding very little relief.

Today, I am responsible for caring for my mother and my two younger brothers. I have tried my best to find a way to support them, but the situation remains incredibly difficult.

I am asking for your support during this painful time. Any donation, no matter how small, can help us afford food, basic necessities, and daily essentials. If you are unable to donate, sharing my story would mean so much to me.

Thank you for reading and for standing with my family. 🤍

[depsidase]

[do-not-u-dare]

Stole this from somewhere but i think it’s appropriate

[ahmadsfamily]

Guys, everything feels so hard right now.

Life in Gaza is really tough. We are living in very difficult conditions, and every day feels like a struggle just to get through it.

My father is still very sick, and seeing him like this is breaking me. I wish I could do more for him, but I can’t.

I’m trying to stay strong for my family, but honestly I feel lost and tired.

Please, don’t leave us alone. Donate and share our story… it might help save my dad.

📌📌Fundraiser vetted (#167 by el-shab-hussein & nabulsi), But we created a new GoFundMe page because GoFundMe suspended the beneficiary’s account on the platform, which put us in a very difficult situation.

[ahmadsfamily]

We’re still struggling every day.

Please stand with us… donate and share if you can.

[helpsaraandahmed]

My name is Ahmed, and I am a 24-year-old young man from Gaza.

My family and I are living in extremely difficult humanitarian conditions. My father is unable to work, so I have become the sole provider for my family despite having very limited resources.

What hurts me the most is my sister Sarah's situation. She has a disability and needs ongoing medical treatment, medication, and care. Unfortunately, I can no longer afford to provide her with the basic support she needs. It breaks my heart every day to see her suffering while I am unable to help her.🥹🙏🏼

I once dreamed of completing my university education and building a career in my field, but the circumstances forced me to put my dreams aside. Now, my only goal is to provide for my family and do everything I can to care for my sister.

Please, if you are able, help my sister Sarah, even with a small donation. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a real difference in her life and give my family a little hope.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who supports us or shares our story with others.

Please donate through PayPal. Thank you so much for your kindness and support.

[helpsaraingaza]

[ahmadsfamily]

WHILE THE WORLD SPEAKS ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS, THIS IS THE REALITY.

For more than two and a half years, you have stood by me through some of the hardest moments of my life. Your support, your words, and your kindness helped us keep going when we were close to breaking. Because of you, we were able to hold on, and I will never forget that.

But the truth is, our story is not over yet.

We have lost everything, our home, our source of income, and the stability we once had. It feels like we are not just starting from zero, but trying to rise from below it.

Now things are even harder with my father’s illness. He needs ongoing care and treatment, while we are facing a complete lack of income. Even covering our basic daily needs has become a real struggle.

We are doing everything we can to stay strong, but we cannot do it alone anymore.

I am not asking for much, just for you to stand by us as you always have. Any support, no matter how small, can make a real difference. It can help us cover my father’s treatment, provide our basic needs, and help us keep going.

And if you are unable to donate, simply sharing our story could help it reach someone who can.

Thank you for being there for us and for not leaving us alone.

Donate to Support Ahmad’s Family for Basic Needs, organized by Ahmad family

Dear Esteemed Donors, My name is Ahmad, and I am a 16-year-old from northern Gaza… Ahmad family needs your support for Support Ahmad’s Fami

📌📌📌 Fundraiser vetted (#167 by el-shab-hussein & nabulsi), But we created a new GoFundMe page because GoFundMe suspended the beneficiary’s account.

[ahmedalresh]

Please trying to support me 🙏

Help Ahmed pay for university and finish his degree

Hello, I'm Ahmed, 23 years old. I was studying computer science at the Islamic University in Gaza before the war. I aspired to build a brigh

Hello friends, it's me, Ahmed again. I need your help. I almost lost my life last time while looking for work because the place was directly bombed. I'm a university student about to graduate. I lost everything in the war, and I support myself, my younger brother, and my family. I tried to find work, but to no avail. I'm looking for a scholarship to continue my studies. We've been deprived of all our rights. Please don't deprive me of my most basic rights: the right to education, to live, and to eat healthy, good food. I'm searching for a way to support myself. You may not be able to provide financial support, but you can share this. Let's not be a cause of destruction. Please try to support us in any way you can.

My tent is dilapidated and tattered, unfit for human habitation, and extremely hot. I need your help and support.

[yoseffamli04]

Help my family rebuild our lives after the war.

I'm Youssef from Gaza, and I'm facing extremely difficult circumstances after my home was destroyed in the war. I have three young children, Lana, Aboud, and Adam, who have been deprived of their right to education and play, and have endured unspeakable hardships.

Now we're living in a tent and facing a severe shortage of basic necessities. I lost my job, and the lack of hope seems to be robbing us of a life of dignity. Amidst this suffering, I've launched a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe, and I need your help to reach my goal.

I'm reaching out to you all and asking for your contribution, even a small amount, whether it's £20, £30, £50, or even £100. Every donation will have a profound impact on our lives and will help us rebuild a better future for my children.

Don't leave our children alone in this ordeal. Every little bit of help will make a big difference.

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #591 )✅️

Donate to Youssef and his family need your support., organized by Kirsty Watson

I am kirsty, I am from England, I met Youssef through volunteer work with Ebon… Kirsty Watson needs your support for Youssef and his family

[yoseffamli04]

Help my family rebuild our lives after the war.

I'm Youssef from Gaza, and I'm facing extremely difficult circumstances after my home was destroyed in the war. I have three young children, Lana, Aboud, and Adam, who have been deprived of their right to education and play, and have endured unspeakable hardships.

Now we're living in a tent and facing a severe shortage of basic necessities. I lost my job, and the lack of hope seems to be robbing us of a life of dignity. Amidst this suffering, I've launched a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe, and I need your help to reach my goal.

I'm reaching out to you all and asking for your contribution, even a small amount, whether it's £20, £30, £50, or even £100. Every donation will have a profound impact on our lives and will help us rebuild a better future for my children.

Don't leave our children alone in this ordeal. Every little bit of help will make a big difference.

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #591 )✅️

Donate to Youssef and his family need your support., organized by Kirsty Watson

I am kirsty, I am from England, I met Youssef through volunteer work with Ebon… Kirsty Watson needs your support for Youssef and his family

[maiblog2]

🚨 DEADLINE LOOMING.

48 hours. Absolute zero. Only 4 days left. The clock is ticking down on the $700 needed, and my mom is literally fighting for her next breath in the ICU while we hit a wall. Please, donate right now if you can, or share my post immediately so it can reach someone who can help before it’s too late. Donate here - PayPal - Verified fundraiser

[maiblog2]

Another day with ZERO help. 3 days left.

[dyspunktional-leviathan]

@discourse-blog @angels-get-changes @anthropologistfromentropy @virovac @c-u-c-koo-4-40k @karlmarxmaybe-2 @havetimewillgive

[karlmarxmaybe-2]

URGENT!! $4,500 NEEDED THIS MONTH TO SAVE A BABY'S LIFE!!

Chuffed link

Raneen, @a00h2, is my friend. She is trapped in Gaza, Palestine, with her family. She lost everything in the bombings and is now in poverty and homelesness. Her 1-year-old baby has cancer; she needs to pay $4,500 more this month for him to be able to access life-saving treatment.

My friend doesn't have that money. She can't help him alone. Please, I beg you, donate, whatever you can. $40, $20, $10, $5, whatever you can, it will all be useful. Thank you so much.

Her account is vetted by @90-ghost here, by @gazavetters (#576) , and by @bilal-salah0. This Chuffed fundraiser goes directly to her; for transparency, you can dm @a00h2 if you want to confirm it.

PLEASE, HELP SAVE THE LIFE OF MY FRIEND'S BABY!!

$5,200/$9,700

ONLY $4,500 NEEDED!!

THERE HAVE BEEN NO DONATIONS IN A WEEK. PLEASE, I BEG YOU, DONATE!!

[dyspunktional-leviathan]

[Image description:

A drawing of a hijabi woman and a red-haired man standing over an intensive care unit with a baby in an oxygen mask inside

Another drawing. At the forefront is the intensive care unit with the baby in an oxygen mask inside; at the background, the woman and the man are standing in the doorway. A speech bubble coming from them reads: "He is in mortal danger. He has cancer."

A photo of a hospital prescription note.

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[mostlyghostie]

A slightly redrawn and edited version of the Dream Library stack (version 3 if you’re counting).

Since I first drew this, my first wish has come true with the final Book of Dust novel having come out (not what I expected, but I liked it)! Which would you most want if you could pick one?

(Currently part of a half price print sale on my shop!)

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[notesbyash]

think that everyone has their own personal theme in life

[notesbyash]

every nolan film is about time. it winds its way through his filmography; it is fractured in memento, distorted in inception, expanded in interstellar, reversed in tenet.

every hopper painting is about stillness. it is found in every brushstroke; at dusk in automat, at dawn in morning sun, at noon in office in a small city, at night in nighthawks.

i have a friend who orbits ideas of power, another who delights in the prosaic and the plain. one weaves around systems and structures, another returns always to wonder at the sea.

there are other elements of course - our lives cannot be measured by single concepts no matter how large they may be - but time and again i think we return to the things that fascinate, the things that intrigue, the things we cannot quite tear ourselves away from. the themes of our lives.