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Rewatching the original "The Little Mermaid" animated movie while working on something else... I can't quite recall at the moment (early into it atm) if this movie ever establishes Eric as the heir of the throne of his kingdom.

I think it'd be really funny if Eric was actually a younger brother. So, like, maybe he's a duke, actually, but he still gets the title of Prince. Travels the sea a lot, unlike a more landlocked heir. Hanging out at this summer seaside palace while the rest of the family is elsewhere for some reason.

Like, imagine Eric's parents and older brother and maybe sister-in-law and niblings getting that letter at the end of this movie. Nearly drowned. Miraculously washed ashore. Fell in love with a mysterious voice and then a mute girl. Got enchanted by a shape-shifting sea witch and nearly married her. Killed the sea witch after she turned into a giant. Married the aforementioned girl who turned out to be the beloved youngest daughter of the mythical King Triton instead and have now established a strong alliance with the merpeople. Wild summer! Wish you were here!

(via @owl-librarian)

this is in perfect iambic meter and sounds like the first line of a weird poem

tearlessrain

Rule #2

Don’t ever hug a lobster when you see one on the street,

For decorum is essential when a lobster you must greet.

You may comment on the weather, compliment his choice of hat,

But crustaceans like their space if one should stop them for a chat.

Don’t ever hug a lobster when you’re strolling down the coast,

Simply nod and give a greeting, or a handshake at the most,

For a lobster’s first priority is formal social graces,

And one seemes over-familiar if a lobster one embraces.

Don’t ever hug a lobster when you meet one in the sea,

For a lobster’s spines and chitin make it difficult, you see,

And he might become self-conscious if you bring that fact to light,

So don’t ever hug a lobster, simply put, it’s impolite.

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philosopherking1887

These sound like the lyrics of a Gilbert and Sullivan song.

#poetry #etiquette

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nattousan

ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE

#batman #racebending

rembrandtswife

Star Trek deep cut

I was looking for pics from the Space Hippies episode of TOS to put in a Bluesky post and came across this article. I remember the actress well, not just from her Trek role but from her stint on As the World Turns, one of my mother's favorite soaps.

https://lcnme.com/currentnews/boothbay-actress-farmer-reflects-star-trek-role/

There was a period in the 1970s-80s where AtWT had in its cast Irina Gallulin, Gem the Empath, and the god Apollo, along with a young actress by the name of Meg Ryan, who wasn't on Star Trek but got kinda famous later. Gem and Apollo were married *g*

Common eider

This needs to be immortalized because it's what made me turn on the sound. And they were right

#video #ducks #noise

princesssokphanny

A once-in-a-lifetime shot — the moon perfectly framed by a rainbow. Caught at just the right time. 🌈 🌕

Rest in peace to the incredible Anthony Stewart Head (20th February 1954 - 1st June 2026)

RUPERT GILES in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997-2003)

#giles

pollicinor

Il troll di Photoshop

derinthescarletpescatarian

Imagine being this good at photoshop and using it for evil.

naomster

He isn’t evil, he’s just working on genie logic….you need to be REALLY specific

#humor #photoshop

knithacker

Moisturize me! 💦 I knit a Lady Cassandra from Doctor Who! What do you think? Pattern available from The Two-Headed Calf Shop, details are: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/459r8h8s - find it on Etsy & Ravelry too.

BESPOKE

they want you to make fried rice

memser

who is "they"

vamptits

the wok left

solongandthanksforallthefish42

how am I supposed to make fried rice if the wok left

6qubed

skillet issue

#humor #wordplay

myjetpack

An early Halloween cartoon for Guardian Books

catgirl-catboy

What I legit thought the punchline was gonna be.

computer-wizard

but what if

jan-pi-suli-ala

fucking spot the difference game

#puzzle

despazito

dreamsy990

#political theory #kids songs

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What she says: I’m fine.

What she means: I understand the Chronicles of Narnia was at its heart a fairytale with theological analogies for children. But why did Lewis never address how they had to adapted to life on Earth again. Why does no one talk about how the Pevensies had to grow up with a kingdom of responsibilities on their shoulders, only to return to Earth and be children. Take Lucy, she was youngest and perhaps she adapted more quickly-but she had the memories and mind of a grown woman in an adolescent body. Edmund literally found himself in Narnia, he went from a selfish boy to mature and experienced man. He found a purpose and identity through his experiences to come back as just Edmund, Peter’s younger brother. Did people wonder why the sullen, sour boy came back, carrying himself like a wisened king? Did his mother wonder why he and Peter suddenly got along so well, why they spent so much time together now? And Susan, the girl of logistics and reason came back with a difference in her. She learned how to be a diplomat and ambassador, Susan the Gentle had to live to endure not-so-gentle circumstances. She had the respect she wanted, only to be just another teen girl. And Peter, he entered the manhood and maturity he so wanted. He earned the responsibility and stripes he yearned for. He learned to command armies and conduct the menial tasks demanded of a king to rule a nation. But he came back, appearing to be just anther glory-hungry boy. Not to mention the PTSD they must have struggled with. Especially Edmund. How often did he wake up in a sweat, screaming a sibling or comrade’s name? His parents believe it’s the war, but it’s an entirely different one he has nightmares about. How often did he have trouble with flashbacks and mood swings? And how many times did he and Peter sit over a newspaper or near the radio listening to reports on the troops. How often did they pour over lost battles and debate better strategies. Did their parents ever wonder why they seemed to understand flight war so well? How long was it before they stopped discussing these things in front of people? Why does no one talk about this???

cocoartistwrites

Why am i fucking crying

limblogs

Why does no one talk about how the Pevensies had to grow up with a kingdom of responsibilities on their shoulders, only to return to Earth and be children

It’s not addressed because it’s understood. It was the shared experience of the generation. You are describing coming home from World War One, battle wearied and aged beyond belief, but walking around in the body of a youth. C S Lewis went to the front line of the Somme on his nineteenth birthday and went back to complete uni in 1918 after demob.