I really am sick of the “We killed this person/pointed a gun at them because they were trying to run us over.” justification from ICE and cops. Get out of the fucking way. Lol. Motorists hit bicyclists and pedestrians all the time while they’re minding their own goddamn business and they don’t pull a gun on the driver. You’re standing in front of a car so you can shoot someone and justify it. You’re not minding your own goddamn business crossing the street, you’re looking for a reason to kill.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)

It’s hard to know where to start with this one. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma oozes nostalgia, sexual awkwardness, satire, classical movie references and an awesome playlist. It’s strange, ridiculous and completely aware of it.

Gillian Anderson is everything in this. Such grace and poise while being so ridiculously hilarious at the same time. There’s a clear Norma Desmond energy to her character, something the film itself calls out, and the Sunset Boulevard influence fits perfectly with a movie so obsessed with movies, performance and its own mythology.

The Friday the 13th reference is impossible to miss and maybe that’s the one thing that made me think twice about the film’s originality. But then again, the originality isn’t necessarily in the reference itself, it’s in what the film does with it. It takes something that’s now 46 years old and twists it into something stranger, more sexual and more self-aware. I do wonder how much of that reference even registers with a Gen Z audience who may have never seen Friday the 13th in the first place.

And somehow, through all that nostalgia, this film presented a new perspective that I’m quite pleased about. Something I’ve never really thought of before: the sexual undertones in ’80s slasher movies and the strange relationship between sex, death and liberation. Here, death and gore can somehow become the liberation of a character rather than simply its end.

It feels obvious now. Something quite simple that I’ve just never paid attention to before.

Even the killer’s name, Little Death, plays into it.

Death doesn’t necessarily mean death here. And that’s where the loose ends come in. Things don’t really make sense when you stop and think about them—but I’m not sure they’re supposed to either.

Little Death is making the movie, but the movie is about Little Death. They exist because of the movie, yet somehow the movie exists because of them.

So what came first?

The chicken or the egg?

The videotape or the boy?

It’s an absolute great watch, especially if you’re interested in being entertained by something slightly outside the box. Breaking narratives, fucking with reality and leaving you trying to work out what exactly you just witnessed.

What the hell did I just watch?

Whatever it was, it was fucking good.

And I want to believe.

Source: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)

Keep your eye on May Day, 2028. You may get your wish.

There's a lot of work to do between now and then -- general strikes are not, shall we say, spontaneous -- so if you can, please find a way to help organize.

iconic cartoon lesbians jessica and roger rabbit :)

IT IS FINALLY HERE. THE DEMO FOR MY VIDEO

I rushed to finish this to show in the TIC Lounge but I couldn't finish in time cause of watching Special Guest panel.

Check it out on my youtube channel

Note: It is blocked in Belarus and Russia because of the song. I'm sorry ): You can use this link instead to watch it.

Not finished so expect lots of sketchy stuff at the end.

When i had watched the frist part:

Me with everything else:

IT IS FINALLY HERE. THE DEMO FOR MY VIDEO

I rushed to finish this to show in the TIC Lounge but I couldn't finish in time cause of watching Special Guest panel.

Check it out on my youtube channel

Note: It is blocked in Belarus and Russia because of the song. I'm sorry ): You can use this link instead to watch it.

Not finished so expect lots of sketchy stuff at the end.

Khassonké woman's dress, Mali, by Theyes Photography

“Kids shouldn’t have to know about that.”

Okay so actually letting a serious topic be vague and confusing is much more scary for a child than explaining it in calm language they can understand.

When you are in a safe place, explain the serious topic in a way the child can understand.

Anticipate age-appropriate fears the child might have so you can assuage those that are not a threat.

Anticipate fears that are realistic, and give the child clear direction about what to do, and what happens next.

Reassure the child that they’re safe and loved, validate their feelings, and see if they have follow-up questions. Give them the option to take space to process, or to stay near you to feel safe.

I’m trans and when I worked in a preschool the younger kids (I’m talking 3 down to just barely knows what a pronoun is) were consistently way better at wrapping their heads around me. The older ones have more solidified perceptions of the world based on what was modeled by their grown ups, it is harder to UN learn things than it is to learn them. The 3 year olds called me “teacher Elliot” with one simple explanation. (They were required to use some sort of honorific so that was the solution, lol). The 4 and 5 year olds asked me “are you a boy or a girl?” Over and over again, hoping I’d eventually change my answer to match what they already know about gender.

“They’re not old enough to understand” is the exact dead opposite when it comes to this kind of thing. Something as foundational to living in a society as understanding why we use the words that we do for different people needs to be established early, the longer you wait the more confused they’ll be.

On the Good Omens finale multiverse

I wished for a multiverse ending when I watched the finale; I thought it was the only way to compromise what the writers went for - a biblical allegory with Revelation as the creation myth of our (godless) universe - with the continued existence of Aziraphale and Crowley and their world.

After all, the Discworld is a multiverse and Granny Weatherwax knows of other versions of herself, leading different lives. Of course this would mean some versions of Aziraphale and Crowley never meet, or never love each other, otherwise we go back to what their sacrifice supposedly liberated us from.

I don't care for this notion anymore, I don't think its implications fit the characters or the spirit of the novel, or even that of the finale, since there is no indication God would stop controlling the lives and circumstances of all sentient beings in the restored original universe, or any of the new ones.

The other multiverse idea I have seen floating around is equally bad, since the original universe and the Aziraphale and Crowley we grew to love get erased, and it's only alternate versions who get a chance at happiness. And them meeting and being together in every version (as the end credits imply and the creators confirmed) reduces them to automata or pawns in yet another game of God's, making their sacrifice meaningless.

I believe the multiverse is an afterthought intended to soften the blow, but it makes an already self-contradicting and bleak ending even worse.

God: "Your love for him…was the messiest, silliest, most predictable thing in the universe. And it always made me smile. But that was then. That universe is over. As, I think, are both of you.

The most predictable...does that mean she was setting them up from the beginning? Especially if you take their meeting before the beginning at face value, it now looks like she has been pushing them together and makes ever meeting into question.

Spidey realizing that she was accidentally outed by one of her clones

On the Good Omens finale multiverse

I wished for a multiverse ending when I watched the finale; I thought it was the only way to compromise what the writers went for - a biblical allegory with Revelation as the creation myth of our (godless) universe - with the continued existence of Aziraphale and Crowley and their world.

After all, the Discworld is a multiverse and Granny Weatherwax knows of other versions of herself, leading different lives. Of course this would mean some versions of Aziraphale and Crowley never meet, or never love each other, otherwise we go back to what their sacrifice supposedly liberated us from.

I don't care for this notion anymore, I don't think its implications fit the characters or the spirit of the novel, or even that of the finale, since there is no indication God would stop controlling the lives and circumstances of all sentient beings in the restored original universe, or any of the new ones.

The other multiverse idea I have seen floating around is equally bad, since the original universe and the Aziraphale and Crowley we grew to love get erased, and it's only alternate versions who get a chance at happiness. And them meeting and being together in every version (as the end credits imply and the creators confirmed) reduces them to automata or pawns in yet another game of God's, making their sacrifice meaningless.

I believe the multiverse is an afterthought intended to soften the blow, but it makes an already self-contradicting and bleak ending even worse.

Guys, I’ve been coming across this term “dead dove” a lot on TikTok lately, especially in discussions about all this Wattpad/AO3 stuff that’s been going on these past few days. If I understood it correctly from the context, it’s basically a tag on AO3 that means a fic contains something really dark, stuff that some people might consider morally objectionable, and it’s there so that people who don’t like that kind of content can filter it out?

Yes and no. The actual meaning of dead dove is that you should take the tags seriously. If it’s listed as dubious consent, the dead dove tag is a reminder that you know what you’re getting into (and usually a heads up that it may be taken to extremes so proceed with caution). In practice, it’s used primarily for darker fics, which is how it gets that reputation for being a way to filter dark stuff itself. If you actually want to filter content you don’t want, you should filter out, for example, “dubious consent”, not dead dove. It’s a reference to this:

If you open the bag that says dead dove do not eat, you can’t act surprised when there’s actually a dead dove inside. It’s sort of the ao3 equivalent of “don’t like, don’t read”.

Thank you so much for this information!! ❤ I like to learn something new about ao3, it's so interesting!

If you live in the USA and you're pleading for donations to pay your rent, bills, or get food then dial 211! Please dial 211 before the last minute!

It's a toll free service with people who will help you find programs in your community to pay those bills, find food, and find housing! They will give you numbers to call so you can get help.

It is not 100% foolproof. Their job is to direct you to a program they believe will help your current issue, but it's still a step up from praying random strangers online will give you enough cash before a deadline! The added benefit of these community programs, which get funded by the local government most of the time, is if there are more people using them then they can get more money to help more people.

You're not taking resources from other people if you use your community services. Your taxes pay for them. Use them.

Dial 211 first to see if they can help, and if for some reason they can't, then make your donation posts!

https://www.211.org/

Hi I work for my state's 211 service. It really breaks my heart how many people only know to call us at the last minute. 211's can provide a whole wealth of resources to use before things ever get to a cut off utility, eviction, or homelessness!

I can't speak for all 211's but most should also have a website detailing all the agencies in their database. if you don't like phone calls, this can be something to reference instead.

If you don't have health insurance but you need to see a doctor, reference 211! We list clinics that provide free or discounted general care, vision, and dental services to low income households and people without insurance! Many hospitals also have financial aid policies that can severely reduce your bill if you had an expensive procedure!

If you're stuck in a dead end job or need educational resources reference 211! There are a lot of programs focused on providing basic adult education as well as trade skills or other high demand fields! State governments are generally more interested in funneling people into work than providing benefits, but you can still use this to your advantage especially if you have some form of disability but are still able to work. That includes if you're neurodiverse or have mental health issues! Most of these programs are extremely underutilized.

If you believe you qualify for public benefits but the bureaucracy of the process is in your way, reference 211! There are agencies specifically geared towards helping people obtain the benefits they qualify for- for free!

If you need help with your taxes-

If you need help finding a pro bono lawyer-

If you need help finding affordable housing/section 8 housing-

If you need help finding food pantries-

If you need help paying for your prescriptions-

If you need help obtaining disability aids or assistive technology-

If you need help finding transportation options-

If you need help following a natural or personal disaster (like a home fire)-

If you need help repairing a home you or your family owns or it needs modifications to be accessible-

If you need Queer resources-

Reference your 211!!!!!

I had no idea what 211 was before working for it but I wish I had. I've learned so much about what resources are actually available to the community even in a ho hum area of the country like my state. I've saved my partner literally thousands of dollars just from the medical resources I've gathered.

Not enough young people know about or utilize these services but they are there for you!

P. S.

This isn't an intended use of 211, but I like to reference the agency listings when I look for jobs. Many of the agencies listed are non-profits which, while they certainly are not perfect, generally have lower barriers of entry to decent paying jobs with benefits. The work environments tend to be much kinder and at least pretend to be forward thinking. You're more likely to find jobs without as many people applying as well, especially if they're only advertising their positions through their own website.