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Who's doing Yuletide this year? [12 Nov 2011|03:21pm] [ mood | conflicted ] I can't decide if I am going to or not... I'm already signed up for one holiday timed challenge, and historically I've been barely able to handle *one*. On the other hand, *Yuletide*. *sighs* *toggles nomination page* -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Still Unrecovered [11 Oct 2011|11:18am] [ mood | angry ] re: Wonder Woman's new origin The most amusing (read: "amusing") thing is that a couple years ago, I was discussing Wonder Woman with someone who offered that "Wonder Woman makes guys uncomfortable." Me: What, cause she can beat them up? Her: No, because no man was involved in her genesis. Simply by her *existence*, she's a threat to the assumption of male necessity.* But of course, I did not take this theory very seriously! People the joke is on: ME. *English major. I am paraphrasing, but I got the impression she'd just finished an essay on the topic. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

No, wait, there is a new WORST THING. [11 Oct 2011|02:06am] [ mood | shocked ] From here: In DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Wonder Woman will have a new origin, in which she is the daughter of Hippolyta... and Zeus! In recent interviews, writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang have teased that readers should expect the unexpected in this edgier, horror take on the superhero genre ­and the king of the gods will ensure that nothing goes as planned for his defiant daughter. Originally created by the goddess Aphrodite and raised to perfection on the Amazon island of Themiscyra, the newest incarnation of Wonder Woman has a new costume and now a new origin ­but she remains Wonder Woman. Yes that is what the Wonder Woman story was missing. A father figure with control issues. I don't understand why everything is terrible for always. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

HS Fanmix - Moirail: A Collection Of Counterpoints [24 Sep 2011|03:32pm] [ mood | sick ] I have spent the last couple days listening to nothing but earnest love songs. And now I am in pain and vomiting a bunch. A casual correlation? I like to believe so. So anyway, I have a problem with completist tendencies! This one was a very different exercise than the black romances... the world isn't exactly running low on the other sort of love songs and, you know. Completist tendencies. Previously on Alternian Radio: Kismesis: The Most Romantic Fanmix Auspistice: Songs From The Center Moirail: A Collection Of Counterpoints Should I host a pity party, there's only one invitation I'll ever need to send. Listen on 8tracks | Download as rar file ( Track List and Notes. (Content Warning: Includes themes of mental illness, particularly depression.) ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

gfdi I can't deal with this shittery [14 Sep 2011|05:37pm] Just now saw a picture of the rebooted Amanda Waller -- here's a link, which leads to a comic book rendering of a thin, young, conventionally attractive woman in a cleavage shirt and glossy red lipstick. Also she appears to be smiling somewhat vacantly. Which would be fine, if it was ANYBODY BUT AMANDA WALLER WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK FUCK THIS SHIT. FUCK IT INTO DC COMICS’ FACE. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

the tragic and surprising dearth of ladyslash! [11 Sep 2011|05:56pm] [ mood | disappointed ] Okay, I probably have enough Silly Questions on that last post to keep me occupied for a while, but I'm a little sad because - and I don't know if this is because I announced it would all be ladies? - no one's given me Silly Questions incorporating cracky random relationship/sexitimes assignments. And you all know how I feel about crack ships, right? Anyway, just saying that if anyone wants to drop a couple more questions before I close them, feel free to use this knowledge as an... inspiration... (ETA: Not to frown at anyone who has given me questions! I do appreciate it and love you totally!) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

:D [09 Sep 2011|01:49pm] [ mood | excited ] After consideration, I didn't sign up for we love the women that the fandom hates. I am not sure I can be trusted to provide new content for each day! However, what I will do to honour the spirit of the fest is open myself up to Silly Questions again! With a catch... my entire list of characters will be female characters who I love and who I've heard at least one disparaging remark about. Yay! As always, the guidelines: 1) Make a list of fifteen characters fictional women who it is a tragedy they are not unanimously agreed to be awesome, and keep them to yourself for the moment. 2) Ask everyone to make up questions in the comments. For example: "One forces Two and Seven to get married. Is it a happy marriage?" "Five, Six and Twelve form a band! What do they call themselves? Are they any good?" "Why *are* all the other numbers afraid of Seven?" And last time's answers, so you know what you are encouraging. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

[07 Sep 2011|03:17pm] [ mood | curious ] Thinking of signing up to the we love the women that the fandom hates fest for, surprise of surprises, Kara Zor-El. If I do, would there be anything you'd be interested in seeing/having me talk about? -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

HS Fanmix - Auspistice: Songs From The Center [02 Sep 2011|04:57pm] [ mood | amused ] Um. Mostly, I wanted to see if I could. This is a sister collection to Kismesis: The Most Romantic Fanmix. Auspistice: Songs From The Center Sometimes, my Darling, when two people hate a third very, very much... Listen on 8tracks | Download as rar file ( Track List and Notes. (Content Warning: Includes themes of violence and manipulation.) ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

HS Fanmix - Kismesis: The Most Romantic Fanmix [29 Aug 2011|12:33pm] [ mood | relieved ] Yay! I had some sustained internet access last night, so I could finally finally upload this! Of course now I am tired, but oh well. *Two* whole fannish accomplishments this month. I am going to do this fanmix thing right this time you guys. So right with notes and everything just watch me. Kismesis: The Most Romantic Fanmix Music to spill a smile across your face and an oil slick across your heart. Listen on 8tracks | Download as rar file ( Track List and Notes. (Content warning for violent themes.) ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

HERE IS YOUR DRABBLE, PETRA [22 Aug 2011|01:20am] [ mood | silly ] Found Where the Light Drowns Fandom: DCU Words: 1600 Characters: Tim Drake, Alfred Notes: Petra made me take off my acknowledgements. But if you think you can guess the inspiration behind this story, you're probably right. ( This is a weekly pilgrimage for Bruce, but as many times as Tim has accompanied him, Tim realizes that he can’t remember doing it in any season but winter. ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Argh. [14 Aug 2011|07:52pm] [ mood | frustrated ] Cannot brain. Words just will not come out. So. Since I've mostly finished the last one: Give me a character(s)/pairing and a prompt, get one sentence of fic. Nope, there is going to be no actual content on this blog. Ever again. :/ -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Still rooting for LJ in the DDoS attacks, but... [27 Jul 2011|04:13pm] [ mood | tired ] If anyone does want a Dreamwidth invite, I have appx. a zillion. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Yeah, okay... [21 Jul 2011|04:07pm] [ mood | blah ] via derryderrydown: Give me a pairing and I will tell you: 1. What they most commonly do during sex 2. Who has prettier hair 3. What they argue about most often 4. Who'd cope best if the other one died 5. The happiest plausible happily-ever-after I can think of for them -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

This is ridiculous. [17 Jul 2011|05:15pm] [ mood | annoyed ] It is July 17th, and last I checked I lived in the Northern Hemisphere. SO WHY IS IT STILL JACKET WEATHER. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

[02 Jul 2011|10:00pm] [ mood | blah ] I believe the list of events was as so... Oliver Nome did a Wonder Woman redesign over here. forty40dumbhott @ tumblr coloured it to show what he'd like in a Wonder Woman portayal. It circulated around tumblr, until I eventually saw it and went yeaaaaahhhhh..... buuuuuuttttttt..... it is still white woman *lineart*, ( and added a couple tweaks of my own. ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

[01 Jul 2011|02:29am] [ mood | contemplative ] Homestuck fandom has had a *weird* effect with the way I interact with media. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, Awww, Character A and Character B are so cute together! I hope they fall in friendship. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Halp I have fallen into the internet and I can't get up [28 Jun 2011|07:18pm] [ mood | worried ] Unproductive, slightly tipsy, and feeling :( for no good reason. So! What I usually do in this situation! Meme! This one nicked from urban_anchorite most lately. Make up a title for a story I didn't write, and I will respond with details of those non-written stories. You may, if you like, include details, such as pairings or fandom or whatnot. Except you don't actually have to make up a title, if you'd rather just be like "The one where Amanda Waller captures the TARDIS" or whatever. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. 5 comments|post comment

It Keeps Happening! [19 Jun 2011|04:14am] [ mood | confused ] I wish canon!John Egbert would stop saying things specifically in character for Prize!John Egbert. It creeps me out, okay! ( The 'specifically', this time: ) -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

Thing that makes me happy, 'cause I could use some of that. [16 Jun 2011|12:37pm] [ mood | blah ] My favourite Russell Peter bit! The White People National Anthem: I really hope his sitcom is a thing that actually happens. -------- Crossposted from Dreamwidth, where there are comments. post comment

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