That Writing Thing I Do

little-lesbian-that-could: thesylverlining: Can I just say how...

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:46 -0700

thesylverlining:

Can I just say how cool it was that both of these superheroines’ personalities and powers were explored in this episode? And how well it was done?

Starfire was not shamed for being emotional. Her powers come from her emotions.

Raven was not shamed for suppressing her emotions. Her power requires amazing control.

They both. Work. They are both different kinds of strength, and they are both heroic and powerful and good. And they each learned from the other, and helped each other out by seeing from each others’ perspective, and finding the value in their differing approaches! Wow!

Fuck yes, this is how you write super-ladies, okay. There’s more than one way to be a “strong female character.” There’s all different kinds of strength. Why don’t more people GET this?

Teen Titans: doing it right since forever

ranetree: I am an intelligent, eloquent, well-mannered young woman who just so happens to say...

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:03 -0700

ranetree:

I am an intelligent, eloquent, well-mannered young woman who just so happens to say “fuck” a lot.

"This is a Holmes knocked from the pedestal of the dispassionate gentleman detective. His..."

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:44:11 -0700

“

This is a Holmes knocked from the pedestal of the dispassionate gentleman detective. His relationship with his addiction forms the core of his character, of secondary importance only to Watson in his development throughout the season. And Jonny Lee Miller’s fantastic incarnation of Holmes makes sure we feel the weight of addiction in a show that takes it seriously. He suffers the aftermath, and must face the realities of recovery — no easy thing for a man who trades on the illusion of invincibility with all the gusto of the Conan Doyle original.

Also keeping him humble: his supporting cast. There’s a popular misconception — the fault of many an adaptation — that Holmes is a supergenius accompanied by an admiring everyman and surrounded by dunces. Conan Doyle’s Watson and Gregson would beg to differ, and so this Holmes lives in no such vacuum; he’s never the only clever person in a room. When he reveals his addiction, Gregson (not unkindly) points out that as a detective, he had that covered. His sponsor Alfredo’s skills in the repossessionary arts outclass Holmes’s by a mile. He acknowledges Moriarty as more than a match for himself. Even housekeeper/librarian Ms. Hudson has the effortless memory to which Holmes aspires.

And in Watson, he’s found an equal — and that’s what the show’s not-so-secretly about.

”

- from io9’s excellent analysis of the first season of Elementary - Elementary Demonstrates the Right Way to Update a Classic Hero (via gallifreygal)

pegacornalley: heiress-to-the-industries: mldmnnrdrprtr: crazy...

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:24:25 -0700

pegacornalley:

heiress-to-the-industries:

mldmnnrdrprtr:

crazylipgloss:

thebatmanchild:

athagazagoraphobic:

invisicanada:

About three things I was absolutely positive. First, I had a pokemon. Second, there was a part of me - and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be - that wanted to be the very best, like no one ever was. Third, Gary Oak was unconditionally and irrevocably a douchenozzle.

Reblogging for the comment

How old are you?

“ten”

How long have you been ten?

“…”

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEN

Misty looked at Ash, his breathing still heavy from carrying her on his bike as fast as he could through the long grass outside of Pallet Town.

“You’re eyes are impossibly huge and black,” Misty said. “Your hair is… incredibly pointy, and doesn’t need product. Your face changes size and shape based on your feelings… and sometimes you speak like - like you’re from the 90’s. You never spend money on anything; you don’t go to the bathroom.”

The silence hung there, thick and heavy like a Snorlax blocking the bike path.

“How old are you?” Misty asked, not sure if she wanted to know.

“Ten,” Ash replied, with a slight smirk and an almost amused tone.

Misty new that wasn’t true. Ash wasn’t like the other boys her age. He wasn’t even like her older sisters who ran the gym in Cerulean City. He was wiser and his passion was genuine.

Ash didn’t just want to catch them all, he needed to. He was going to be the best there ever was no matter how long it took, which gave Misty this nagging in the back of her mind. She had to know for sure.

“How long have you been ten?” she asked. Her voice weak, knowing full well the answer could change everything she thought she knew.

“A while…” Ash said. His voice trailing off, as if he were losing himself in a flood of memories.

Misty let out a faint gasp. She knew now. She was certain.

“I know what you are,” she declared, as if whatever had been holding her back from accepting the truth, finally let go of her hand and let her fall right down the Diglett hole.

Ash eyes were alive now, flickering like the flame on a Charmander’s tale.

He stared right into her and said, ”Say it… out loud. Say it.”

Misty’s heart was pounding louder than the thud of a Marowak’s bone club attack.

Despite the now eerily silent meadow, she could barely be heard as she whispered, “Pokemon Trainer.”

I AM SO DONE WITH YOU PEOPLE

OMIGOSH I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH THIS MADE MY YEAR OMG

theangelgabrieldidmyhair: The Yahoo people actually coming to look at the site they want to buy

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:43:36 -0700

theangelgabrieldidmyhair:

The Yahoo people actually coming to look at the site they want to buy

scienceheroextraordinaire: 0ver-doze: lamp guaranteed to make...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:42 -0700

scienceheroextraordinaire:

0ver-doze:

lamp

guaranteed to make your friends shit themselves

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:16:39 -0700

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:58 -0700

circusbones: seerofsarcasm: FUCK I CAN’T Kills me every...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:54 -0700

circusbones:

seerofsarcasm:

FUCK I CAN’T

Kills me every time.

Does anyone know where that image is that shows all the different versions that Sherlock and Watson...

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:01:20 -0700

Does anyone know where that image is that shows all the different versions that Sherlock and Watson have been over the years?

Dear Yahoo!

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:08:07 -0700

Dear Yahoo!

circusbones: cries forever

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:11 -0700

circusbones:

*cries forever*

jamieylnn: onlyalittlelion: I love how her response is like...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:45:08 -0700

jamieylnn:

onlyalittlelion:

I love how her response is like 50% “here let me help you” and 50% “jfc Kingslayer stop rattling your fucking plate around”

and then Jaime in that last gif all

“suck it, haters”

This was perfection.

wilwheaton: I really hope Yahoo doesn’t fuck up Tumblr like it’s fucked up … well, every single...

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:04:06 -0700

wilwheaton:

I really hope Yahoo doesn’t fuck up Tumblr like it’s fucked up … well, every single thing it’s ever touched in the history of the universe.

circusbones: miss-nerdgasmz: What ship do you think I’m the child of? #oH FUCKING...

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:59 -0700

circusbones:

miss-nerdgasmz:

What ship do you think I’m the child of?

#oH FUCKING YES #PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE I’M SO CURIOUS #CROSSOVERS COUNT BTW LIKE IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A STANDARD SHIP OR ANYTHING#WHICHEVER PEOPLE YOU THINK MADE ME

oh wow yes.

circusbones: rainsequence: puppysam: so-relatable: Yahoo is...

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:09:36 -0700

circusbones:

rainsequence:

puppysam:

so-relatable:

Yahoo is trying to buy tumblr. Reblog if you are against this!

NO

NO

NOOOOOOOO

DONT DO THIS YAHOO

Alas.

i don't think i can even see what happens with meredith & bailey if chief dies

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:44:24 -0700

bailey-greyshepherd:

dr-kara: rascalparadyne: This is my love letter to the Agents...

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:17 -0700

dr-kara:

rascalparadyne:

This is my love letter to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. show. It started as 2 panels then morphed into 3 because we are all a little worried about you, Barton.

this is the best thing ever (also I love Nat going “sup May” hahaha <3 )

welcome-to-the-initiative: I DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO MAKE A...

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:42:30 -0700

welcome-to-the-initiative:

I DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO MAKE A NORMAL GIF

HOW THE FLYING FUCK IN A TIN CAN DO YOU MAKE THESE

circusbones: thestraggletag: asofai-crackship: What if Game...

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:36:25 -0700

circusbones:

thestraggletag:

asofai-crackship:

What if Game of Thrones is a Rom-Com : Featuring Sansa and Tyrion

I love how the voiceover is suggestive no matter what it says.

dead forever.

Yes.