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ashermajestywishes

I feel like an asshole because dumb positivity posts make me angry.

But… After all this time…

after the rampant homophobia

after Jmo flat out quit acting in her scenes with Lana

after iconic Swan Queen moments were blatantly given to captain swan.

after maguire was brought back

after five years in which the only cast member who’s grown in her understanding of LGBTQ people also happens to the captain of our ship

After years of Adam coddling racist, sexist homophobia

After all that, you still believe swan queen is endgame? The only endgame on this show is heterosexual mediocrity.

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I get this. I respect it. I also respect that for some hope is dangerous.

But, well, I also think it’s dangerous to force people with hope into the closet to avoid infecting others.

I think there’s a difference between fans having hope and reasons for said hope versus what the awful 100 did. Fans don’t have explicit knowledge. They have wants and desires and a particular lens.

Are some smart people sharing insight that reinforces my hope? Yes they are. And I enjoy living in that space versus the deep well of cynicism that’s easy to fall into. And maybe justified.

Understand that my favorite ship is Stef and Lena Adams Foster from The Fosters. I almost never get sucked into a show that isn’t explicit. And with Once, I am on the edges of the fandom, here as much for the fanfic as the show. I have skipped many episodes and even full seasons.

Personally, while engaging with dumb positivity, I’d encourage every swan queen fan to cleanse their palettes by binge watching The Fosters, to see these two fabulous lesbian moms raising their bio/adopted/foster kids.

But honestly, I have watched a lot of tv in my life. And I don’t think CS is endgame. Not saying swan queen is, but I don’t believe CS is endgame. It’s too obviously toxic. They don’t make each other better. It would be simple to change this just slightly if they were heading the endgame route. But the show continues to double down on the lies and selfish choices and kisses without any signs of true love. Idk, I think Swan Queen is possible. Is it worth it due to all of the bts shit? That’s a great question. I have said no more than yes, but this season has sucked me back. Probably because there’s no Callie on Grey’s.

But that’s just me. I have more fun when I choose hope. So that’s what I tend towards.

ashermajestywishes

All good points.

That said, I 100% believe that they will show CS as being true love. There is a strain of contempt for women in this show that gets stronger every season.

Someone involved in producing ouat hates women who’ve found independence outside of a relationship with a man.

Look at what they’ve done to Emma. No one who loves women would do that.

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That’s what I keep saying: the underlying message of this show is that a woman cannot be whole/happy/competent/whatever without a man. They spent so much time building Emma up as having the strongest magic in existence, and yet in scenes where she should use her magic, they have her cowering beside Hook as if he could do anything. What message does that send??

Where we see toxic, the writers see a true love fairytale romance, and that’s an issue.

Even death & soul obliteration couldn’t free Regina from the useless man her character was destroyed for. There is no hope that CS will end or that SQ is endgame.

Also, sidenote… in a way, I’d be terrified for what would happen if SQ was endgame. You’ve got CSers threatening physical violence on Swen at cons and they’ve proven themselves to be misogynistic racists who already ferociously hate Lana. I’m scared for what the fallout would be if their precious ship was taken away. It wouldn’t be pretty.

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I am reblogging this because i feel this is an important topic of our fandom. It brings thoughtful, honest points of toxicity of ANY fandom and a lens on ours. I personally, have never had an issue with the Captian Swan fandom, nor OutLaw Queen fandom. I do see however, on other Swen bloggers, hostility from other shippers. I refuse to believe all CRers/OQ are as unsupportive of the larger fanbase. It just saddens me greatly and quite honestly pisses me the fuck off with “fans” spouting the venom of hate, and hostile acts these poor souls chuck at other fans. In my eyes you are no longer a fan. You are just an asshole. Fandom is and should be, something to bring people from all walks of life together. To bond over, and to celabrate. I adore Swen for this very reason, and in extension, the greater fanbase. As to EndGame Hope… I am of the opinion that SQ pobably won’t be ENDGAME for various, buissness end of OUAT. I still ship it however, because to me, FOR ME rather, it is a story, a love I find personally compelling. A story in which gives more depth to a rather shallow lake. I come from old school fandoms. SailorMoon, Star Wars, Horror films. Before the explosion of fandom culture, all we had was hope. We knew none of our ships, or plots, would be canon, but we still put out our narratives. Sailor moon in fact, is the backbone of modern day fanfiction culture (you are welcome for that btw 😉) So, for me, the desperate need for this particular ship to be canon, can be a daunting one. Who cares if it is, our ship sails with, or with out the wind. We make it sail. Us. Ask those SQ questions on social media, and cons if you want to, or don’t. Its our, and your ship after all. Then again, this is the first generation of LGBTQ people to have a real shot at having great repesentation and that is fucking important as hell. Not just for us LGBTQ ppl, but for humanity in general. I fucking believe that from the bottom of my black pessimistic heart. So, to all the haters no matter who the fuck you are: no one cares go back to whatever rock you crawled under. Your trolling and hateful speech is not welcomed into this fandom. To Swen:fuck canon. Its our ship. To my fellow LGBTQ ppls: we got a long ass road ahead. Lets make it together. Lets make it count.

ashermajestywishes

To Swen:fuck canon. It’s our ship.

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- You know him? - No, I just saw the movie.

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Monica Geller answering the question: Who is Regina Mills’ True Love?

Swen:

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never not reblog

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It’s 2016 and I still wanna know who killed Jenny Schecter.

I’d like to thank them.

ashermajestywishes

THIS

elizabethsolsen

You know, I don’t really do well with partners but I think we made a pretty good team.

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holtzbert is real!

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Finished my new SUPERGIRL PAINTING! Yay! Catco in the background. :3 Hope you all enjoy it! Use it for your cellphone backgrounds or computer backgrounds if you wish. <3 Feel free to reblog and if you do upload it anywhere else just please give credit to my name. That is all! More to come. Model is the beautiful and talented actress, Melissa Benoist from the hit show, Supergirl. Feel free to write me if you have any questions. :) This artwork is not to be stolen and sold for profit. © Ginger Anne London

kimpossibooty

Things That Happened On My First Day At Target

-Sold lingerie to an eighty year old woman

-Got a free salted caramel frappacino from the suspectedly gay barista, Parker

-Sold a bra to the mom of a sixteen year old girl who was cringing the entire time

-Had a very engaging conversation with a three year old boy about colors. We both like blue.

-Served an old woman who I thought had an impressive mustache, but it was just nose hair

-Watched her and two other women with her get trapped between two sets of automatic doors because they did not understand how to open them. How they got through the first set, I still do not know.

-Sold fifteen gallons of kitty litter to a soccer mom who refused to break eye contact

-Got a second free starbucks drink. This one was a pumpkin pie one that wasn’t even on the menu. I like this barista man.

-Gave dozens of children stickers. Several of them squealed when they got them. This is the best part of my job.

-Sold an old man $200 of furniture and got him to sign up for a Target credit card. Before he finished the last step, he turned and walked away with his cart without a word.

-He still hadn’t paid. I called him back and he apologized, saying “sorry, sometimes my diabetes makes me do that.” He didn’t finish getting the card.

-A woman came up with $220 of items. After a wad of coupons and a stack of free gift cards from other promotions, her total went down to $55. I want her to teach me.

-Saw a girl skipping down the aisle in what can only be described as a pink princess fairy wedding dress. She was filled with happiness and if I hadn’t been on the clock I would have taken her. At the very least, I want that outfit for my own.

-Got approached by a large man named Jason. He told me not to steal. I will take this advice to heart.

-Met a woman referred to only as The Cat Lady. She asked if I wanted her to buy me a keychain from Ross. I told her I had no keys. She nodded solemnly and walked away, whispering their exact location inside Ross, just in case.

-Got called into the HR Head’s office at the end of my shift. I was expecting to be yelled at for some reason. She and another lead showered me in compliments for ten minutes straight, saying a lot of managers had been saying great things about me all day. Not what I expected, but I’ll take it.

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Day Two:

-Intimidating farmer man in overalls and pigtails came through my checkout. He bought a bucket. He spoke no words. He made no eye contact. He left me with questions.

-Three college boys came through, each buying spandex and makeup wipes. They spoke no words. They made too much eye contact. They left me with more questions. I question when this job will provide answers.

-A three year old came through, pushed by his personal chauffeur. He bought one small Spider-Man onesie. He carried out the entire transaction on his own. He was the most polite customer I have had so far.

-Three people walked away without their change. Only two returned.

-A man bought thirty light bulbs with a coupon. He told me he did not need thirty light bulbs. He just likes coupons.

-He then walked to customer service, claiming to have returned several things he did not mean to. He then walked a lap around the store and left. He did not leave the store with his light bulbs. They were nowhere to be found.

-A customer came through looking nervous. She leaned over the counter. She whispered to me. Someone had pooped in the baby supplies aisle. All evidence pointed to it not being a baby.

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Day Three:

-Two children came through the line. They were chanting to their mom through heavy streams of tears. “WE WANT STICKERS MOMMY.” There were no stickers at any of the registers. They continued crying. I failed my people.

-An old woman bought five bottles of wine and a large bottle of vodka. Her license told me she had lived through World War II. Her smile told me she was still living.

-I sorted through the candy in the checkout lanes. I was meant to set aside candy that had expired in the last month. A box of Kit Kats was found that had expired in February of 2015. One was missing. I hope the poor sap is okay.

-Clearance school supplies have arrived. A man bought 71 spiral notebooks for $6. A woman bought 110 folders for $4. I hope they meet each other. I would like to see the child of two math problem characters.

-A bearded man named Rusty came through. I sold him a bottle of Crystal Light powder and a gallon of water. The powder was empty. The water jug had an inch of pink water left in it. How long has he been inside the store already. His beard intimidated me too much to ask.

-An elderly man in a fedora pushed two full carts into my lane. They were both filled to the brim. He bought 52 12-packs of Mountain Dew. 12 were diet. He repeatedly told me he was 80 years old. As I handed him his receipt, he leaned in and whispered, “I’m going to get DRUNK.” He pointed at his carts, smiled at me, and scurried away with his definitively alcoholic purchase. I wonder if he knows. I wonder if he cares.

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Day Four:

-The store is having a 10% off your entire purchase sale. I have a coupon to scan if anyone asks for it. I scan it if people don’t ask for it if they’re nice to me. I don’t scan it if they’re rude. Power is a new sensation. Power is a good sensation.

- Because of the sale, we have been flooded with guests itching for a bargain. When I need to go on my break, the manager has to stand in front of the line and tell people to go somewhere else. As the line died down, I prepared to leave. A new wave of people approached. She whispered to me “run as soon as you can.” I did not see her after my break.

-An old man comes through the line and loudly announces that “this is a cash thing. No cards!” His clarity is appreciated, but also questioned.

-A young man follows him. He jokes, “this is a card thing. No cash!” His smile shows he was a kind man. His joke shows he was a dad.

-A confused teenager follows after. He whispers, “……….cash”. He thinks he has to announce his payment type. I do not correct him.

-Children continue to handle their own transactions. This makes my day good. One girl had her own wallet and told me “thank you for your help, sir”. This makes my day great.

- Five hours into my shift, I discover small figurines of Bambi and Pluto behind my register screen. Knowing that I am experiencing the happiest place on earth for a bargain price is nice.

-A customer purchased hard salami. The store sells a product called hard salami. How anyone can work or shop here with a straight face remains beyond me.

-A small girl waits in the cart as her mother pays for her transaction. She decides she had enough. She shouts, “Let me out of here!” She attempts to leave the cart. She realizes the walls are too tall. She sits down and accepts her fate with a shocking level of grace.

-A grown man sees a coloring book on a shelf. He calls after his wife, who has already walked away. “There’s a coloring book here. This is just pitiful.” No one has any response for this.

-I met a man who looked like Harry Potter if, instead of getting out of the cupboard at age eleven, he stayed in there for fifteen more years with nothing but Red Bull and My Chemical Romance albums.

-A woman gets 69 cents back in change. I know that I will likely get reprimanded if I make a 69 joke to a customer. I do not speak to the customer any further. I am trying to decide if it is worth losing my job or not.

-A little girl in basketball shorts kicks the candy rack multiple times. I expect her to turn around and show that she is throwing a fit. Instead, she seems calm and please. She is having the time of her life. I look forward to seeing where life takes her.

-A child in my lane gets a toy. A child in the next lane yells at him for having a toy when he does not. Toy-having child prepares to throw the toy at toy-lacking child. Parents pick up their respective children. Thus ends the Baby Feud of 2016.

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Day Five:

-I open my register. An octogenarian woman approaches. She purchases bras and lingerie. I cry on the inside. It is too early for these images.

-A small girl helped me put her parents bags into their cart. Every time I hand her a bag, she digs through it, announcing which things are hers and which are her parents, and putting her parents’ items in the cart without the bag. They did not earn the bag and she treats them accordingly.

-A group of old people came on a field trip to Target and spent ten minutes discussing the new Jungle Book movie before buying a copy. Their reviews were overwhelmingly positive and gleeful.

-The DVD ran $18.94. The group banded together, pulling out every coin they could find to ensure they gave me exact change. They must have had ten dollars in coins between them. The strength of their teamwork inspired me. The depth of their pockets confounded me.

-A fly flew directly into my nostril before bouncing around and making a swift exit. I was more impressed by its aim than bothered by its decisions.

-A woman seemingly stepped out of the 19th century prairie to purchase a frappucino. I think her dress was handmade. Her head scarf still had a price tag.

-An old couple came through my lane to purchase gardening tools. Anytime one of them turned their back to the other, they would be tickled without warning or mercy. I believe I have just had a glimpse into my future.

-A very angry old man pulled two full carts through. He purchased a Twix bar, a bottle of Diet Pepsi, 36 pairs of underwear, and 262 adult diapers. I believe I have just had another glimpse into my future.

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Have you even wondered what vicious plot the evil queen is planning right now?

No. Because you only think about how hot she is.

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Hey all my tumblr friends!! I finally got around to finishing a new SUPERCAT piece! I’m sorry I’ve been distant. Had a busy summer. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy my newest illustration of Supergirl and Cat Grant. :) I’ll be uploading a speed painting to show how I paint these from start to finish soon. The painting is to mimic The Pietà In this image, Cat is seen crying over a defeated Supergirl with National City on fire behind them. Is it her final battle? Nah. I don’t think it’s that easy to take down our Girl of Steel. ;) Many hours of work but here it is! Enjoy! The Pietà

WARNING!! SUPERGIRL ARTWORK BELONGS TO ME. DO NOT USE OR CLAIM AS YOUR OWN! But, feel free to use as a wallpaper or share elsewhere but just give me credit. Thank you! -Ginger Anne London :) Enjoy!

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On “Lana’s father was a baseball player so she must have grown up rich.”

Sam Parrilla spent 1 year in the Major Leagues as a bench player for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of his baseball career in the minor leagues. In 1970, the year he played MLB, the average salary of a baseball player in the league was $29,303. Given his position it’s unlikely he was making more than average and very likely less.

If you are using “Lana’s father was a professional baseball player so she grew up with money” you are a moron who doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball. He did not play in the era when baseball players were paid for their skill.

This is what Wikipedia has to say about Sam Parrilla’s death when Lana was 16 years old.

If you read those circumstances and think Lana grew up with money you are a gigantic moron and I have no words.

karolinqdean

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Observe the face journey Alex goes on between the point where Kara said “maybe it’s time for you to come out” and the point where she figured out Kara meant her job

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Hey bbs thought you should know 'thelfangirl' reposted ur Fanart w 'credits for the respective owner'. Not sure how you'd feel so just letting you know!

Thank you so much for letting me know about this! I love this great fandom on here who supports artists and lets us know the scoop on anyone reposting the work. So thank you, thank you, thank you! I put my name on the work just in case this were to happen and I understand sometimes these things happen. I’m just happy fans of the show and supercat fans are enjoying it. It’s my little gift to you guys for being the best! <3 I love all the the great work being done in this fandom so I hope I could give back as best I could. If this happens again, let me know and I’ll just pop in with a friendly reminder. haha. <3 Best group on tumblr ever. I love you all! Thanks for being so supportive and protective. It’s refreshing to know followers keep an eye out for these things. <3