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Iām sorry I support all jokes but cave johnson would not be supportive of trans women
Due to a recent accident in the labs, the boys downstairs have found a way to turn men into women. Amazing breakthrough, and we wish you all luck on your transition. And your job hunt. Youāre all fired. Sorry boys, nothing against you. We just donāt need women around here trying to clean up the lab while the men are trying to do real work. Cave out.
they literally deleted all existing reblogs of that post from existence btw<3
and theyre tryin to delete it all again
they're still terming random transfems as i type this i see which does make quite a statement doing this today specifically
watched three girls who reblogged its new blog mutual aidpost (made literally 15 minutes ago) already disappear from its notifs. transfems are not included in their pride :/
QUITE the statement to be nuking transfems at the current accelerated pace right at the start of pride month like this, isn't it
Things that will never make me think less of someone: Enjoying media, entertainment, or aesthetics with ideologically reactionary elements
Things that will IMMEDIATELY make me think less of someone: Insisting that the ideologically reactionary media, entertainment, or aesthetics they enjoy are actually Le Hecking Epic Wholesome Leftist Praxis
To draw upon a semi-recent Discourse topic, if you encounter a claim along the lines that, idk, for example, the imagery and cultural idea of Knights as it exists in pop culture is entrenched with a long history of islamophonia (due to how much of this cultural imaginary comes directly from the narrative of the Crusades) and your response is "I still think knight imagery is cool, I don't enjoy things based on how ideologically correct they are" I'll respect you infinitely more than if your response was "Actually liking knights is leftist because there's nothing more leftist than protecting those weaker than you"
"I don't engage with this thing to have my politics parroted back at me" will always be 1000x more graceful and productive than trying to argue that everything you like is Fundamentally Leftist, Actually.
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Going from being an introverted lurker on reddit to trying to post my own stuff here is so wild. I keep typing out a post, deleting it, then retyping because I think it's not good enough but then I look at other posts and why am I so worried?
It's like I'm at a fancy Italian restaurant and keep glancing around the room to see which hand people use to pick up the forks. But then I realize that everyone is shoveling spaghetti into their mouths using their bare hands and I'm like ah okay so I'm clearly overthinking this
This restaurant is absolute chaos and I'm giving it 5 stars
The thing is you can have a grassy lawn or even a golf course without it being an ecological disaster, you just have to a: be cool about having the occasional non-grass plant in the mix and b: be willing to live in a climate that supports grass without irrigation.
Golf courses in California are an abomination which is why the sport was in fact invented in Scotland.
I always thought that golf as a sport should be adapted to the local native landscape. I think this will encourage regional pride when local golfers completely trounce visitors at Swamp Golf, Desert Golf, Forest Golf, etc. Rich tourists will be pressured to travel extensively to experience all forms of golf, instead of staying in their backyard country club golf courses. Internet discourse will probably somehow get worse but I think this is a small price to pay.
Something I learned is if you don't step out of your artistic comfort zone a little, you're gonna be even more exhausted with making art. Your mind is a caged tiger and it needs to attack something new from time to time. Your mind is pacing in its enclosure š
If you don't like drawing figures and poses because they're frustrating, draw figures and poses and get frustrated! Draw them! With anger! Swear and curse at them!
If you don't like drawing traditionally because there's too much room to make mistakes, draw traditionally and make mistakes! Scream while doing it! Put on scary music! Make it silly!
This goes for any kind of craft or skill
You stand to lose nothing in the end (Except maybe your own patience and sanity but that's temporary). But you do gain at least a little bit more knowledge and skill to feed your mind tiger
Once when I was in undergrad, someone described something as āproblematicā in class and our professor was like, āThatās cool, but āproblematicā doesnāt really mean anything. It means that the thing youāre describing has a problem, and in and of itself thatās not bad. Art, especially, should always have problems, or else itās not interesting and not art, either. It sounds like youāre trying to say that this is bad, but you donāt want to say ābad.ā Is that right?ā
So from then on whenever one of us called something problematic, he would make us talk it out until we could name the ābadā thing we were hinting at. In this particular class, 7/10 it was some type of oppression, and the remainder was like, āIām uncomfortable because this is very new/confusing/pushing boundaries that made me feel safe.ā
Once we stopped calling things āproblematicā and stopping at that, class got way more interesting and... we all had to say, like, āthatās racistā or āthatās misogynisticā or āew capitalism grossā out loud, which a lot of us had never done in a classroom before. Or we had to be like, āUhhh... Iām not sure whatās so bad?ā and confront our own beliefs and that was maybe even more useful.
Anyway. Whenever I see the word problematic, I canāt help but think of this professor being like, āGood starting point, now letās get specific.ā I think when we have to commit to saying āthatās ___ā it requires a lot more careful thought about the truth and impact and complexities of whatever weāre claiming. Sometimes there really is some bullshit afoot, and also sometimes itās art, and it should be full of problems, because thatās what art is.
Dumpster Diving Tip: WHEN to Dumpster Dive?
Over the year:
As the year goes on, take into consideration the temperature highs and lows if your dumpster diving for food. If the weather gets too hot during the day, it may be dangerous to pick food from a previous day, as the conditions can encourage bacterial growth. On the flip side, consider that consistently freezing weather practically turns your dumpster into a fridge, if you enjoy the forbidden perishables of dumpster diving like meats.
Always take rain into account and plan around it when making plans with your dumpster buddies. Rain can ruin loot, especially if dumpsters are left open.
The change of college semesters, or as some call it āhippie Christmasā are golden opportunities for all sorts of goodies that privileged college students leave behind. If there are dorms or fraternities/sororities in your neighborhood, they may be worth checking out around December and May
Time of day:
Can you dumpster dive during the day? Yes, But! you run a high chance of getting caught, since thatās when employees are most likely to be coming and going
I suggest looking up the places you want to dumpster dive at beforehand, taking note of and avoiding going within 2 hours of opening and closing, that way you give employees some time to get out there (and nobody flips their shit and calls the cops)
Hereās what to do if you run into cops anyways
Special occasions:
depending on the company, restaurants and grocery stores are sometimes required to throw out all their refrigerated foods when the power goes out, even if it was only for a moment. So next time thereās a storm or you hear about a power outage, go take a peak at your local hot spots, you may just hit a jackpot.
General dumpster diving safety guide
WHERE to dumpster dive
Feel free to add on anything I missed. Be safe and go dumpster diving! ā»ļø
My tips
Forget flashlights. Get a good headlamp so both hands are free.
A long stick of some sort can be helpful. Often these are in the dumpsters themselves.Ā
Personally, Iām the type that will willingly jump into dumpsters (I even do this when scavenging or dealing with my workās dumpsters) BUT this is dangerous, dirty, and yes dumpsters can tip over. Know your agility and comfort level.Ā
Be up to date on your tetanus shots.
Idiots are loud and slow and attract unwanted attention. Get in, get out. Thereās different philosophies aboutĀ āI belong hereā vsĀ āstealth modeā but whatever you do, lingering is NOT helpful.
If itās locked, thereās a good possibility that there are cameras. Breaking that lock costs time, and it means that if you are caught, management is more likely to be hostile than usual and more likely to press charges. Know your local laws.
Leave the place better than you found it, or youāre likely to end up with locked and monitored dumpsters.Ā Ā
You can learn when dumpsters are picked up, so you can check them right beforehand. The best divers have a regularĀ ārouteā they check. Some nights you donāt get much of anything, some can be total bonanzas.
I like to double check the wishlists of local nonprofits, and keep an eye out for those items when diving/scavenging
Beware of bedbugs!!!!!! They can ruin your living situation. Beware of clothing, upholstery, furniture, etc. You can bag the items up in black garbage bags and leave them in the sun for aĀ few weeks but honestly that shit is not worth it in my book.
Donāt forget curb picking. This can be much safer and faster than actually dealing with dumpsters.Ā
Plastic bags and a change of clothes can be very helpful.
Itās more fun with a friend. But make sure they have a good head on their shoulders. Do they have your back?
Some places have diving communities, in which case, it is poor form to take all the good stuff for yourĀ āteamā. Weāve met other people while diving, and often you find out what the other folks are looking for while you go through stuff together. Working cooperatively means that everyone gets in, and gets out, as quickly as possible.
In case youāre wondering why the heck one would dumpster dive in the first place, itās truly astounding the perfectly good things people will just toss into landfills, or things that just need a little repair. If you are creative or know someone who is, you can find all manner of things. Itās an interesting hobby for punk environmentalists, freegans, etc. and more than a few people have made some money from selling the stuff that theyāve found dumpster diving.
Many stores will destroy or damage things on purpose before throwing them in the dumpster. Many will not. Learn how different places operate, map out your route, and check often! Good luck and stay safe!Ā
If the cops in your area are bored af, dive someplace else, or just check out the curbside options... trust your intuition if something doesnāt feel right.
hey bro, do you have any basic tips for dumpster diving or safety? do some stores have better finds than others? and any good donation spots in particular? sorry for so many questions, thank you!
*rubs my little grimy hands together* Actaully do you mind if I write a whole info post?
So you guys may have read this post I made where I talked about how a lot of holiday returns end up trashed and in a landfill rather than back on the shelf, and how it's better to just donate it if possible.
I mentioned that I dumpster dive, so I see a lot of...trash. All the time. I climb over it and in it. Absorb the trash into my heart and soul. Here's some tips:
What to wear/bring:
Gloves (work gloves made of rubber or rubber-life material preferable, protects you from glass and sharp objects and prevents any liquid/trash residue from getting on your hands.)
Closed toe shoes, preferably with hard bottoms. Don't wear crocs. You don't want something sharp sticking through your shoe and into your foot.
Depending on the weather, whatever else. I like to wear masks in the dumpsters just in case (esp during pandemic) to protect myself if there's any contamination risks, or more likely, stinky perfume spilled over in the dumpsters.
If you have lengthier hair, pull it up/cover it. You want hair out of your face to see properly. Even if it's cold, trust me.
Flashlight! Using your phone flashlight works just fine (what I do) but one of those head-lamps things or the smaller handheld battery types are also really useful.
One of these 'reach grabber' things:
Dumpster Diving ettiquite:
Do not leave a mess. Anything you take out of the dumpster, please put back in. Don't spill or break things outside of the dumpsters, employees will have to clean that up.
If you are aware that other dumpster divers might use that spot, leave what you don't need/are not able to donate easily for them. Don't be greedy.
Advice! Do not be blantant or brag about details on social media unless it's for educational and informational purposes and/or you are prepared to face backlash. There's a stigma about dumpster diving and every single one is rooted in classism and capatilistic chokeholds. Bragging about what you found from a certain dumpster might also get that specific spot padlocked if word gets around.
Legality:
A lot of people worry about legal issues when dumpster diving becasue of the concern that stores will consider it stealing. The Supreme Court did weigh in on the status of trash in 1988 but from a privacy rather than property standpoint.
In that case, the court ruled that the police can search trash bags without a warrant because itās ācommon knowledgeā that garbage is āreadily accessible to animals, children, scavengers, snoops, and other members of the public.ā And, therefore, thereās no āreasonable expectation of privacyā when it comes to discarded items.
Basically, it's not illegal to dumpster-dive. It is, however, illegal to trespass. That's how they get ya. That's why you see 'no trespassing' signs on store dumpsters sometimes. 'Trespassing' on retail property is murky.
If police ARE called, really the only thing they can say is 'hey, stop that' and ask you to leave. If an employee catches you, they can also ask you to leave. Don't argue, because that can get you into *actaul* trouble. In general, if you start to feel uncertain in any way, go ahead and go.
Now we'll talk about Items you might find in dumpsters:
Food:
Normally, the dates on food packages tell what their best sold by. Sometimes the food you find in dumpsters are past this date, but it's not actaully illegal to sell it after this date but they'll still throw it away. A lot of the time, they will throw out food that has not reached that 'expiration' date yet, sometimes by a day, or a week or even some canned food out by years. Also, some store systems are inefficent, and they'll toss out food wayyyy before it expires sometimes just because it doesn't sell.
Example: a store scans the shelves weekly, depending on the products. Let's say they scan a shelf on the 7th of the month. This means they won't scan that shelf again until the 14th, so anything that is dated up until the 14th will be thrown out. (Not all supermarkets do this.)
Stores will also toss out food that's not 'pretty.' Fruits with bruises, deformed, Single banannas, bags with a single bad fruit in it, cans that have a dent in them, a couple eggs broken they'll throw away the whole carton, ect.
So some tips:
WASH IT. I don't care if it's still in the original plastic packaging, lmao RINSE THE PLASTIC PACKAGING THEN.
Absolutly do keep up to date with food recalls. If you see a large amount of the same item in the dumpster, do a quick google search to see if there's been a recall on it.
Anything that normally needs to be COLD is up to your call on it's saftey. I've found still-frozen boxed taquitos in dumpsters before, lucky enough to get there quickly right as they were tossed. If you thinks it's been a few hours since a frozen meal item was tossed, just pass over it and move on. (the taquitos were a great snack)
If you do happen to find some food but you're not sure if perfectly good for you, make a compost system! Feed it to livestock! (within reason) Or! Just leave it. There is no shame in not being able to save what big companies waste, it's their fault.
Clothes:
More often now, people donate to thrift stores or shelters, so clothes don't show up that often as they used to, but that doesn't mean you won't find an occasional bags of items that someone decided to throw out to minimize their wardrobe...or a retail store that needs to get rid of returns and make room in storage.
Some clothes you find might be stained, which you could either leave if it's unsalvagble or you might have a chance at washing it at home yourself and seeing if it comes clean. Unfortunatly a lot of retail stores like to spray paint their products, and while I've used different methods to save them (nail polish remover, dish detergent, paint thinner, ect) it can be a really hardy process with sometimes no results. Up to you.
Household items/Furniture:
If you're looking for furniture, make sure you have a vehicle with you capable of carrying it. DO NOT try to lift heavy items by yourself. Best to leave it there than risk injury or worse.
Blankets! Sheets! Pillows! Stuffed Animals! Wash these, always. Even if they are brand new and with the original packaging, you don't know where these have been. Sometimes stores destroy these with box cutters and spray paint, be warned.
Candles! Any candles I find are usually because the glass container they were in broke. If you are wearing gloves, you can pull the actaul candle out of the container and viola! New candle. Put it on a plate or another holder before you light it.
Mirrors! Be very careful. Mirrors in the dumpster usually means it's broken. Although not all the time. Once found a really HUGE mirror unbroken in a Kirklands dumpster with only the frame slightly detatched from the glass. Some hotwood glue fixed it up.
Office supplies/School supplies. I find a ton of unused notebooks, binders, clips, pencil packs and other stuff in big box store dumpsters all the time. If you can, please donate/give away those. It would really help families who cannot afford school supplies.
Toys: I have found figet toys, Lego sets, nerf guns, sets of barbie clothing and furniture for those dream house things, hot wheel cars, ect. If the item isn't electronic and doesn't show any visible damage, snag it and donate it. Electronic items (like those little remote control cars) are a gamble because it may have been tossed out due to it not working.
Other misc items/Decor: I've found essential oil sets, a dish set that was marked as $150 worth that was tossed because it had two out of the 25 dishes broken/chipped (the rest were perfectly fine), wall shelveing, ect. It's really a mystery what you'll find.
Technology:
Most tech items thrown in the trash are because they are not usuable, but not always. I have found samsung and kindle fire tablets, essential oil deffuseors, charging cords and boxes for phones, and a $300 Roomba. ALL FUNCTIONAL.
Usually these items have tickets stuck to their boxes (if they have one) explaining why they needed to be tossed.
The roomba was a returned item because the customer didn't know they needed an app to use it. One of the tablets was tossed because the charging cord that usually came with it in the box was missing (I checked, it uses the android type charging)
All in all, it's entirely up to you whether you want to take tech items if you find one and test it at home.
Places to dumpster dive/donations:
I don't think I can be entirely helpful here because I could only say what my expereince is from whats in my area, but I give you generals: Mall dumpsters, supermarket dumpsters, Collage campus dumpsters (esp when it's season to be moving out), Apartment complex dumpsters and big box store dumpsters (that last one carefully.)
Be careful about mentioning store names when discussing the practice of dumpster diving online.
Do not dumpster dive from places like cemataries, hospitals, factories, ect. DO NOT DUMPSTER DIVE FROM T4RGET, or if you do, do it at your own risk. T4rget is notorious for trying to tack charges for trespassers/dumpster divers unlike other places that would rather just ask you to leave, or not care at all.
As for donations, thats up to you and your area. All I can say specifcally is Don't Donate to Salvation Army and to always let them know where you get the items.
One more tip!
If possible, do not go alone! Take a friend with you! Not only is it a fun as hell to raid trash with your buddies, but they can also pull you out of a low spot (literally) if you find that you have trouble pulling yourself out of the dumpster.
(I personally go alone 90% of the time, but I still do not recommend it. I'm 4'9 and not very strong, I've had to do some serious parkour shit to not be stranded in a dumpster. If the worst happens, keep your phone on you to call for someone to rescue you lol.)
Be smart, be safe, and be kind to your planet and the people on it, Happy Diving!
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City Council of Darkness episode 7
There is a reality not so far from our own in which Ratitouille (2007) was filmed as an avant-garde conceptual horror akin to Eraserhead (1977)
There is a reality not so far from our own in which that's how they spell it
wake up people. big bad wolf breath canāt melt straw beams. the first little pig was an inside job
Swine/11
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