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lindsaywesker · 9 months

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Good morning! I hope you slept well and feel rested? Currently sitting at my desk, in my study, attired only in my blue towelling robe, enjoying my first cuppa of the day.

Welcome to Too Much Information Tuesday.

Castrated men live longer.

It only takes 0.2 seconds to fall in love.

Research shows vaping can shrink testicles and cause sperm counts to plummet.

New scientific research suggests finding new scientific discoveries is getting harder.

Not having enough sleep per day leads to a desire for sex, depression and alcoholism.

You are 13.8% more likely to die on your birthday than on any other day of the year.

Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, uses about 25% of the world's hazelnut supply.

In a lifetime, the average person will spend over five years of their life on social media.

Canada’s largest cemetery is plagued by groundhogs who keep digging up the bones.

People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.

Steve Jobs was adopted. His biological father was Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian Muslim.

At least 1/7th of subscription service revenue is from people who forgot they were subscribed.

People who read books live an average of two years longer than those who don't, according to a Yale study.

Studies have shown that people who frequently use emojis in text messages have more active dating and sex lives.

In 2023, Canadian residents were shocked to see an enormous phallic iceberg float past their home town of Dildo.

A Japanese woman was having laser surgery on her cervix when she farted, igniting the laser and setting herself on fire.

A study found that marrying an older man reduces a woman's lifespan, but marrying a younger man reduces it even more.

The world’s first nudist colony, founded in India in 1891, was called The Fellowship Of The Naked Trust. (Good job Tolkien didn't name it!)

The most powerful way to win an argument is by asking questions. You'd be surprised at how it can make people see the flaws in their logic.

Athletic shoes are called ‘sneakers’ because, when they were invented, people used them to their advantage to move around quietly.

Walking for just one hour twice a week increases the size of the hippocampus, the brain area in charge of verbal memory and learning.

The word ‘dude’ was first used in the 1800s as an insult towards young men who were too concerned with keeping up with the latest fashions.

The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all your flaws, mistakes, and weaknesses, and still thinks you're completely amazing.

In Detroit, a man was arrested after installing and bolting a marijuana vending machine to the front of his home and selling weed to his neighbourhood. He was making over $2,000 a day.

Movie theatres in Iceland, Switzerland, Egypt, Turkey and India often have a 10-minute intermission in the middle of the movie, giving viewers a chance to visit the concession stands or use the restroom.

Diddy has reassigned his publishing rights back to all the artists and songwriters who helped build Bad Boy Entertainment. Ma$e, Faith Evans, The LOX, 112 and the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. have already signed agreements to regain those rights.

The TV show ‘Dallas’, about the family of an oil tycoon from Texas, was named by a producer. When the writer protested saying that, “Houston is the oil city,” the producer said, “Who knows that? Who cares? Do you want to watch a show called ‘Houston’?”

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars actually had to be accompanied by crew members dressed in brightly coloured vests while filming in the forest of the Pacific Northwest. This was to ensure that he wasn't shot by hunters who might mistake him for Bigfoot.

In 1940, the Nazis sent 12 spies to Britain to pave the way for an invasion. However, the spies were captured, partly due to their poor knowledge of British customs and lack of fluency in English. Two spies were arrested for biking on the wrong side of the road, another for ordering alcohol at 10 a.m.

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is an area in London where an emissions standard based charge is applied to non-compliant road vehicles. Plans were announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson in March 2015 for the zone to come into operation in September 2020. Sadiq Khan, the subsequent mayor, introduced the zone on April 8th, 2019.

Okay, that’s enough information for one day. Have a tremendous and tumultuous Tuesday! I love you all.

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johnsonwatch · 1 year

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Swiss Watches: A Timeless Symbol of Luxury

Swiss watches are luxurious - worn by celebrities and stars worldwide. Watches from brands like Breguet and Blancpain are known globally for their innovative watchmaking techniques and unique characteristics, whereas Tag Heuer and Breitling have unique designs. The time-taking process and intricate detail that goes into making an individual piece make these watches special and luxurious.

Swiss watches are also famous for their history. Each brand has its own story of how it came to become a famous maker of premium watches. Many Swiss watch brands have been part of innovative movements. This took them through generations of refinement and improvement until they reached the quality they have today.

What are Swiss Watches? Swiss watches are known for being the epitome of luxury. The word Swiss refers to the fact that the watches originated from Switzerland or a Switzerland-based brand. However, for a watch to be truly Swiss, there are a few guidelines that Swiss brands must follow. Some of these include:

At least 50% of the watch’s movements need to be Swiss

The movement of the watch needs to be cased in Switzerland

The manufactured watch’s final inspection needs to be done in Switzerland

At least 60% of the manufacturing costs going into making the watch should be based in Switzerland

Swiss-made watches are usually mistaken for Swiss watches. But one should understand that there is a big difference. This is because these watches are made with some of the rules for the design and manufacture of the watch but do not hold the authenticity of a true Swiss watch made by following all the laws.

The History Behind Swiss Watches The origin of Swiss watches comes from the ideas of clockmakers back in the 17th century, when they decided they wanted to downscale the mechanical movements of watches. This was after making the first watch by a German horologist back in the 16th century. After a few decades, the dominant nations in the watchmaking industry were France, England and Germany.

Around the 18th century is when Swiss techniques were used in watchmaking. Then, high-scale and luxury brands started practising mechanisms designed by Swiss watchmakers in their premium pieces. This is how Swiss watchmaking gained fame and a place in the watchmaking industry by the 19th century.

The interesting thing about this is that Swiss watches did not start as luxury watches. Instead, they were sold as copies of more expensive watch brands’ products. Back in the day, quantity was given more preference than quality, and few cared about quality.

Why do Swiss Watches Remain Timeless Classics? Swiss watches are synonymous with luxury, and this reputation is the result of several key factors.

Time Given to Production Crafting a high-quality Swiss watch is a time-consuming process that can take several months to complete. The market demand is high, and production time is low, which makes them a classic. Some top-notch watches take up to six years to release into the market.

Movements are Ever-Changing One of the best-known features of Swiss watches is the quality and time taken to develop movements. These movements are designed and crafted for years and are made to last a long time.

High-Quality Materials Each component in a Swiss watch is made from top-notch materials, making the overall watch practical and durable and keeping the dial accurate throughout its use.

The Image of Opulence Swiss watches radiate luxury and have a regal look to them. Consequently, luxury watch collectors around the globe are willing to pay high prices for such beautiful pieces from premium watch brands.

Are They Worth the Price? After understanding all the components and guidelines Swiss watchmakers have to follow, and the long strenuous time it takes for their manufacture, it is safe to say that Swiss watches are worth the high prices they come for. Furthermore, Swiss watches are said to be the best watches in the world as their unique qualities, movements, and history are irreplaceable and authentic.

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worldmetday · 2 months

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artoftimeindia · 1 year

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The Legacy of Precision and Innovation: Discover the World of Breitling Watches | Art Of Time

Breitling is a renowned name in the world of luxury watches, with a legacy that dates back to 1884. From its beginnings as a maker of high-accuracy timepieces, Breitling has evolved into a brand that is synonymous with precision, innovation, and aviation.

One of the defining characteristics of Breitling watches is their exceptional accuracy. Each and every Breitling watch is made in Switzerland and is a COSC-certified chronometer, a testament to the rigorous quality control standards that are upheld at the company.

But it's not just the accuracy of Breitling watches that sets them apart. The brand has also played a pioneering role in the development of the wrist chronograph, a type of watch that is capable of measuring elapsed time. This has earned Breitling a special place in the annals of horology, and has made the brand a go-to choice for those in need of a watch that can keep up with their active lifestyle.

Breitling's association with aviation is perhaps its most famous attribute. From its beginnings as a supplier of timepieces to the aviation industry, Breitling has been at the forefront of humankind's conquest of the skies. The brand has shared in some of the most significant moments in the history of aviation, and continues to be a favorite among pilots and aviation enthusiasts to this day.

In addition to its association with aviation, Breitling has also earned a position of honor in the realms of science, sport, and technology. With its commitment to innovation and its passion for development, Breitling has become a leader in the world of luxury watches, a brand that is trusted by generations of customers for its quality, reliability, and style.

In conclusion, Breitling is a brand that embodies the very best in luxury watchmaking. With its precision, innovation, and association with aviation, Breitling is a true icon of the horological world, a brand that continues to set the standard for excellence in the world of watches.

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iguessweallcrazyithinktho · 4 years

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Chris Evans masterlist

Chris Evans HC

Going on a road trip with Chris and kiddos (headcannon)

Being married to Chris Evans would include(headcannon)

Chris Evans Imagines

imagine chris seeing you with a kid

imagine chris talking about the day you got married

imagine:chris broke up with you before you could tell him your pregnant

imagine:you and chris divorced and have two kids together/maybe it not to late to get back together

imagine chris talking about your twins

imagine chris seeing you for the first time

Imagine Chris seeing you with a kid after 2 years of being broken up (fluff)

Imagine Chris seeing you in a beautiful dress at an award show

Imagine your son thinking your so beautiful and he doesn’t want Chris to see you

Imagine Chris finding out his 3 year old has a boyfriend

Imagine your kids finding out that Chris is captain America

Imagine Chris being your neighbor and you wondering why didn’t put on pants.

Imagine Chris feeling like he failed as a father

Imagine Chris watching you play with his niece and nephew and he can’t help wonder how amazing you would be as a mom

Imagine Chris and your son telling the paparazzi no pictures

Imagine your son regret eating Wasabi

Imagine telling Chris that you want to make him a daddy on father’s day ~ smut

Chris Evans prompts

mamas boy 9&58

make me 48

i can’t keep kissing stranger and pretending their you 1,14&33

i forgive you 11

please marry me 32

hey just breath 29&10

92 and 84( smut)

76 and 91 ( angst, smut, fluff)

4 and 99(sad)

15 and 85(slightly angst, fluff)

quarantine proposal(fluff)

big fight (angst, fluff), breath with me (fluff)

shoulder pain(fluff)

thirsty tweet reveal (fluff)

he’s okay (angst, fluff, daddy Chris), period(fluff)

54&56(smut)

50,54,59(smut)

68&72(smut)

68,69,72(smut)

31,50,72(smut)

16,40(fluff)

Chris Evans:

exes to lover

8 letter

haters

accident happen how you think we …

heart eyes

daddy little fan

build a bear v teddy bear

baby love

falling like the stars

all way by your side

i will always protect you

rain can’t ruin the fun

give me nickname

your not a real fan

don’t touch her

im sorry

will you be there

i love you just the way you are

little valentine

best valentine day ever

admire your beauty

kick ass boyfriend

you and chris in quarantine

focus on my breathing

panic attack

sweater wearing dorks

i’m not good enough for you

moving to boston

beautiful in his eyes

have each other

strong mama

jealous chris

wear a longer skirt next time

i’m bored

that hurt my feelings

animal crossing

A place to sit ( smut)

Hot model (fluff, slightly smut)

Beautiful in his eyes ( fluff)

What!(angst, fluff)

Love me (smut)

Please forgive me(angst, fluff)

Bikini fun(smut, slight fluff)

Brazilian girl(smut)

Window (smut)

Hands(smut)

Dad’s friend (smut)

Chris Evans Fluff:

Not worth it || angst

You are the reason || fluff

Plane cancellation || fluff

Skype call || fluff

Back off, he’s mine || fluff, light Angst

Everything okay || fluff, light Angst

Social anxiety || fluff

Workout or dance party || fluff

Chris Evans Smut:

Fuck it || smut

Quick quiet sex || smut

Stuck with u || smut

Tapes || smut

His fingers are accurate || smut

Wild wet dream || smut

CEO barber || smut

Language || smut

Such a good mouth || smut

One bed || smut

Not so innocent maid || smut

Bathtub || smut

Daddy Chris:

Princess Chris ( fluff, daddy Chris)

Dance with me ( fluff, daddy Chris)

cuddle and kisses ( fluff, daddy Chris)

Late night protection (fluff, daddy Chris)

No kissing mama ( fluff, daddy Chris)

Helping daddy (fluff, daddy Chris)

Junk food convinced (fluff, daddy Chris)

3 month old talker( fluff, daddy Chris)

Twins ( fluff, daddy Chris)

Workout distraction (fluff, daddy Chris)

Reading a book (fluff, daddy Andy)

She’s growing up too fast (fluff, daddy Chris)

Little sister love (fluff, daddy Chris)

Shuts that out (fluff, daddy Andy)

Finally princesses (fluff, daddy Chris)

Busted (fluff, daddy Chris)

Bubbles (fluff, daddy Chris)

Not little anymore (fluff, daddy Chris)

New best friend (fluff, daddy Chris)

Skin to skin (fluff, daddy Chris)

Hungry baby, no (fluff, daddy Chris)

Peas (fluff, daddy Chris)

What are you doing Papa(fluff,daddy Chris)

Meeting little brother(fluff, daddy Chris)

Quarantine with kiddos(fluff, daddy Chris)

Mother’s day || dad! Chris

Memories || dad! Chris

Winnie the Pooh ||dad! Chris

Puppies || dad! Chris

Shy || dad! Chris

Bring us together || dad! Chris

Curly hair || dad! Chris

Quarantine baby || dad! Chris

Strawberries || dad! Chris

Bake a cake || dad! Chris

Sugar party || dad! Chris

Cuddles || dad! Chris

Morning with the Evans || dad! Chris

Disneyland || dad! Chris

FaceTime || dad! Chris

Pool day || dad! Chris

Big hands || dad! Chris

Not food || dad! Chris

Chris Evans oneshots:

Target - you lied and told Chris that you and your daughter weren’t going to target. He catches you both ~ Fluff

Double trouble maker - your twins break something and hide behind you, even though Chris isn’t mad ~ Fluff

Birthday special - Summary: it’s Chris’s birthday and since you both are still in quarantine, you want to give him a little show at home ~ smut

legal | Request : you wrote some dad figure!tom x teen actress!reader, can i get one with Chris Evans? maybe reader has been emancipated for awhile now n despite the fact that she’s been raising herself for a long time now, she still needs that parently guidance and maybe chris gives her that??? i hope that’s ok!! -🌙 ~ Fluff

Twins - I have a request, I was wondering if u can do a request, where the reader is African American and he and Chris are expecting towns, but they revel the news to Chris’s parents and your parents and also both of y’all grandparents?? ~ Fluff

Work this out - Can I request chris or henry tried to work through there divorce but end up with cute moments working it out ~ fluff

Princess - your Andy princess ~ smut

Surprise - I had another idea, what if Chris was being interviewed and you and your guys daughter who’s 4, came and surprised him, but once your daughter saw Chris she runs up to him and yells daddy!! - Fluff

Fort - Summary: it’s a rainy day and you, Chris, and your son build a fort ~ Fluff

Slobbery kisses - Chris wakes up to sloppy kisses by his baby ~ Fluff

Can’t sleep without you - Hi! can I request something where Chris and the reader had an argument and Chris goes to sleep in the couch, but in the middle of the night, the reader go to sleep with him there? Thanks! ~ slightly Angst, Fluff

Make up - Just after that quick one about fighting and sleeping separately could you do a quick imagine on the make up sex pls :)) ty ~ smut, Fluff

Tough guy -Can I ask for an imagine about the reader fighting with her husband Chris, about his family and the fight ending in rough sex? ❤ ~ kinda dark, smut

Giraffe slippers - Chris can’t get over your son’s giraffe slippers ~ Fluff

Switzerland - Summary: you, Chris and your son go on vacation to beautiful Switzerland ~ Fluff

Velvet - I found these prompts. They’re perfect ~ Fluff, implied smut

I’m scared, but I love you - Can u make where on how will cevans admit to a girl that he likes (or falling for) her and the girl is scared bc of the risk of dating him (privacy, fame, hate) and chris tells her he’s scared too but he’s willing to take a risk bc he can’t afford to see u w/ anyone else ~ Fluff

Interviewer - Summary: your a black interviewer and Chris couldn’t keep his eyes off of you. - smut, Fluff

Red dress - Request: After the oscars or whatever awards with Chris Evans, reader wearing a really sexy dress and even sexier lingerie ~ Fluff, implied smut

Softy -Request: Imagine Chris when he has a baby 🥺 I can honestly imagine how in love he’s gonna be in the delivery room getting handed his child. That man seriously makes my heart melt ~ Fluff

Who are you? - Request: can i request an image where chris comes back from filming and has a beautiful beard, but his baby daughter didn’t recognize him ~ Fluff

Empty theater - Request: you and chris go to the theaters and find out you two are the only one in the showing. You’re pretty invested into the movie and Chris is just horny 3000. He’s tryna fool around and you disregard him until he grabs your hand and puts it on his crotch and says in that insanely attractive Boston accent, “feel how hah’d you got me??” shweaty🤤 ~ smut

What moving in with Chris is like ~ Fluff

Long hair lover - Request: Can you write an imagine where Chris came back from filming red sea diving resort and his baby daughter is crazy in love with his long hair? ~ Fluff

Mean girl - Request: Hi, can you write one where the reader runs into a mean girl from school at supermarket and the girl start to brag for just saw Chris Evans. She doesn’t know that the reader is his wife, so the the mean girl has a little surprise when Chris find his wife at the line or something. ~ Fluff, slightly angst

Episode - Request: Hey are you taking request? I’m dark skinned chocolate and I’d love for Chris to comfort reader during a depressive episode. She’s the life of the party and she’s a new actress, not popular but she met Chris through mutual friends and he’s realized she’s been isolating herself lately, so he stops by her apt. to check in on her. She feels like she’s losing her mind. You can add smut. 😉 reader usually feels better after an episode buts its a serious battle and having support helps tremendously.😊 ~ Fluff, smut

Romantic day - Request: So Chris was asked in an interview if he ever had anyone do anything romantic for him and he had a hard time remembering. Can you write a fic where his girlfriend does something romantic for him? Like on a tooth rotting level of fluff. ~ fluff

Piglet - your daughter dress up as piglet from Winnie the Pooh ~ fluff

Bathroom and mirror - Request: Hey, I was wondering if I could request being at a party with Chris and he goes to the bathroom and you follow only for him to lift you on to the sink and eat your 🐱 then bend you over and fuck you hard watching you in the mirror ~ smut

Pink ribbon - Request: Okay but like I had this imagine in my head, like Chris is recording a video of his babygirl which is two months and he’s recording a video to help people with wants happening in the world to make then smile and then you hear a “grrr” and he’s like yes my daughter did learn how to growl before speaking thanks to dodger ! And he’s like so in love with the cutest bean to ever live ! And wife!reader be like watching this as she growls,dodger being proud! -🥺💕 ~ Fluff

Migraine - Request: Take as much time as you need 😜. I was about reader working at home on quarantine and she has this migraine so Chris takes care of her?? Could be a drabble, hc, blurb, whatever you wanna make of it ~ Fluff

Childhood bedroom - Request: Reader and Chris having sex in Chris’s childhood room when they visit his parents for a holiday (whichever you want) and Scott walking in on them ~ smut

Boomerang - Request: Can I request Chris Evans x Reader age gap where its her 10 high school reunion and back in high school she was over weight and was teased for it. Now she isnt and is engaged to Chris, but at the reunion she gets told by like an ex boyfriend an ex friend that Chris will leave her if she gets her weight back. Chris over hears this and is upset by it. Also could they make a remark like she is gaining weight again but she is pregnant like three months with a tiny bump (Maybe smut) Thank you ~ Angst, smut

Period - Request: can you do one abt chris when his girl is on her period ~ Fluff

4am car ride - Summary: at 4 in the morning Chris wakes you up to go on a car ride ~ Fluff

No Oscars - Request: Concept: reader consoling chris after he comes back from the oscars without any wins ~ Angst, fluff

Morning with the Evans - Summary: morning with 6 kiddos, 4 going to school. ~ Fluff

Wanna help? - Request: Hi there! What about Chris is in his bed reading a book as his wife were doing her routine of moisturizing her body and he start staring at her and she asks if he want to do the job for her. ~ smut

Mommy isn’t hot she’s warm

Message therapist - Request: I’m a massage therapist. I would love to see a wondering with CE and a therapist. She gets a one in a lifetime opportunity to massage the one and only, he sees her small stature and does not think she’ll be able to help him, but he is pleasantly surprised. He takes one look at her, and get simplicity and naturalness intrigues and consumes him. He’s on a mission to make her his, she’s wary. She’s wary because of her past and of what his intentions are. And doesn’t trust him right away. @creae7881 ~ Fluff

America’s ass - Summary: you make Chris celebrate that ass on its birthday `~ Fluff

Mechanic - Request: Hi! Wondering if you could make a story where Chris falls for a girl that’s a mechanic. I’ve been looking to pictures of the car Downey gifted him. She can be the one who built it. Thanks ~ @arabescapr ~ Fluff

Angry at you - Summary: Chris has to do some work and his daughter wants to play, but he can’t. She doesn’t like that. ~ Fluff

Virgin till married - Request: Hey! I really love your five and am a huge fan of your writing! Is there a way you could write a Chris fanfic in which the reader is a virgin and wants to save herself for marriage and it’s their honeymoon and she is gonna have sex for the first time with husband Chris.😙❤ It can be fluff and smut. Thank you! ~ smut

Secretly - Request: I have a request for Chris. Where the reader is a beautiful black plus-size woman and she and Chris are secretly dating, and one day they are spotted out and Chris panics and he has an interview and the interviewer asked him “who’s this girl u were spotted with” and Chris says I don’t know he personally she’s just a fan, and the reader watches the interview and gets heartbroken so she blocks him and changing a the locks to her house, and Chris finds out that she watched the interview. For the plus size request for Chris. I have to send another ask for same request because I didn’t have enough room to finish, but the reader starts avoiding and ignoring Chris, and Chris tries to get the reader to talk to him by showing up at her work, or bringing her flowers or her favorite food but she declines until one day she gets home and he’s on her doorstep and she starts walking by him ignoring him and he asks her just to talk to him please. Can there be a happy ending. ~ @briannab1234 ~ Angst, Fluff

After the show - Request: I’m sort of obsessed with the idea an anon sent in about the reader being a singer and her performing on stage and then him getting her home! I don’t know if you’re doing that already but if not can I request it for Chris Evans pleaseee ~ smut

Midnight return ~ Fluff, dad! Chris

You+me=perfect - Request: Hi! Just discovered your blog a few weeks ago and fell in love with your writing. I know requests are closed, but when you have time, could you do one where Chris and Reader (age gap) like each other and they know and everybody knows but when Reader makes a move he rejects her because since he wants a family he thinks reader is not ready for that. Please happy ending, 2020 is already too stressful :)~ Angst, Fluff

Your producing ice? - Request:Writing idea? Yk that game that Chris played with Jimmy Fallon where they poured the ice water down each other’s pants. Yeah yeah yeah. Just imagine going to give Chris a bj in the dressing room or something and there’s ice In his pants -🥺 but confused ~ smut, Fluff

Wine and sunset - Summary: you and Chris have been together for 3 years and now you got married to him. You both are on your honeymoon. He can’t help but keep his hands off of you. ~ smut, Fluff

No kissing ~ fluff,dad! Chris

At last I see the light - Request: Hi, can you please write Chris Evans x reader when he’s on the Graham Show and the other guest is a singer he have a crush on, she perform a song she recorded for the ‘We Love Disney’s album and he’s just in admiration please? ~ Fluff

Another princess?! - Summary: your pregnant and you and Chris finally figure out the gender of your baby. ~ Fluff

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delightfullyatomicfest · 3 years

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John interviewed in Melody Maker, 6 December 1969

Last week I spent some time with John, during which he told me the truth about the early days, the current relationships within The Beatles, and his consequent need for independence, and a host of other subjects. We begin with the group’s rise to fame, and John’s feelings about the way it was achieved.

“In the beginning it was a constant fight between Brian [Epstein] and Paul on one side and me and George on the other,” he told me. “Brian put us in neat suits and shirts, and Paul was right behind him. I didn’t dig that, and I used to try and get George to rebel with me. I’d say to him, ‘Look, we don’t need these suits. Let’s chuck them out of the window.’ My rebellion was to have my tie loose, with the top button of my shirt undone, but Paul’d always come up to me and put it straight.

“I saw a film the other night, the first television film we ever did. The Granada people came down to film us, and there we were in suits and everything - it just wasn’t us, and watching that film I knew that that was where we started to sell out. We had to do a lot of selling out then. Taking the MBE was a sell-out for me. You know, before you get an MBE the Palace writes to you to ask if you’re going to accept it, because you’re not supposed to reject it publicly and they sound you out first.

“I chucked the letter in with all the fanmail, until Brian asked me if I had it. He and a few other people persuaded me that it was in our interests to take it, and it was hypocritical of me to accept it. But l’m glad, really, that I did accept it- because it meant that four years later I could use it to make a gesture.

“We did manage to refuse all sorts of things that people don’t know about. For instance, we did the Royal Variety Show once, and we were asked discreetly to do it every year after that- but we always said, ‘Stuff it.’ So every year there was always a story in the newspapers saying ‘Why No Beatles For The Queen?’, which was pretty funny, because they didn’t know we’d refused it.

“That show was a bad gig anyway. Everybody’s very nervous and uptight, and nobody performs well. The time we did do it, I cracked a joke onstage. I was fantastically nervous but I wanted to say something, just to rebel a bit, and that was the best I could do.”

Was there, in fact, anything at all that he enjoyed about the years of Beatlemania?

“Oh sure. I dug the fame, the power, the money, and playing to big crowds. Conquering America was the best thing. You see, we wanted to be bigger than Elvis - that was the main thing. At first we wanted to be Goffin & King, then we wanted to be Eddie Cochran, then we wanted to be Buddy Holly, and finally we arrived at wanting to be bigger than the biggest - and that was Elvis.

“We reckoned we could make it because there were four of us. None of us would’ve made it alone, because Paul wasn’t quite strong enough, I didn’t have enough girl appeal, George was too quiet, and Ringo was the drummer. But we thought that everyone would be able to dig at least one of us, and that’s how it turned out.”

When John returned his MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Vietnam and Biafra conflicts, he added, “And against ‘Cold Turkey’ slipping down the charts.”

Does that mean that “Cold Turkey” is a specially important record for you?

“Yes, because it’s MY record. When I wrote it I went to the other three Beatles and said, ‘Hey lads, I think I’ve written a new single.’ But they all said, ‘Ummm... arrrrrr. . . welll. . .’ because it was going to be my project, and so I thought, ‘Bugger you! I’ll put it out myself.’

That had happened once before, when I wanted to put ‘Revolution’ out as a single, but ‘Hey Jude’ went out instead.”

Does that mean that Plastic Ono Band is, for John, a kind of alternative Beatles, particularly in view of Ringo’s refusal to go on tour again?

“Yes, I suppose so. It’s a way of getting my music out to the public. I don’t bother so much about the others’ songs. For instance, I don’t give a damn about how ‘Something’ is doing in the charts - I watch ‘Come Together’, because that’s my song.”

Can he ever conceive of a time when he wouldn’t want his songs to be on the same album as Paul’s or George’s?

“I can see it happening. The Beatles can go on appealing to a wide audience as long as they make albums like Abbey Road, which have nice little folk songs like ‘Maxwell’s Silver Hammer’ for the grannies to dig.

“About ‘Maxwell’s Hammer’ - well, all I can say is that I dig Engelbert Humperdinck as much as I dig John Cage, and I don’t listen to either of them,” he said with a marvellously relevant irrelevance. “I always wanted to have other people on our records, like the Stones and our other friends. But some of the others wanted to keep it tight- just like The Beatles, you know? But you wait - it’s starting to get looser, and there should be some fantastic sessions in the next few years. That’s what I wanted all along.”

Going back to the past, did he enjoy doing The Beatles’ two films, Help! and A Hard Day's Night ?

“I dug Hard Day's Night, although Alun Owen only came with us for two days before he wrote the script. He invented that word ‘grotty’ - did you know that? We thought the word was really weird, and George curled up with embarrassment every time he had to say it. But it’s part of the language now-you hear society people using it. Amazing.

“Help! was a drag, because we didn’t know what was happening. In fact [Richard] Lester was a bit ahead of his time with the Batman thing, but we were on pot by then and all the best stuff is on the cutting-room floor, with us breaking up and falling about all over the place.”

The present: has Allen Klein made an agreeable difference to Apple, which was bothering John the last time I spoke to him?

“Oh, it’s really marvellous. People were very scared of him to start with - and some still are - but that’s probably good. He’s swept out all the rubbish and the deadwood, and stopped it being a resthouse for all the world’s hippies. He won’t let people order antique furniture for their offices and so forth; he’s really tightened it up and it’s starting to work a lot better.

“He’s noticed that The Beatles had stopped selling records as they were doing around the world, and he found out that it was because the record company simply wasn’t bothering to push them. They thought that our records would sell themselves, and they were wrong. They don’t. If you can get to No 1 in Turkey, Greece, Switzerland and a couple of other countries then that’s as good financially as getting a No 1 in Britain - they don’t realise that.

“Klein’s very good - he’s going to make sure they stop sitting on the records and actually release them. He’s even keeping tabs on me - I usually make mistakes about who to get in to survey my house, and I can spend a fortune without getting anything done. He’s making sure that I do it the right way.”

Richard Williams

Melody Maker, 6 December 1969.

Source: https://archive.org/stream/TheHistoryOfRock1969/TheHistoryOfRock1969_djvu.txt

Quoted in Rolling Stone in December 1969: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beatles-splitting-maybe-says-john-182489/

Lots of this is quoted on the John Lennon website here: http://www.johnlennon.com/news/cold-turkey-plastic-ono-band/

#I don't know why I'm posting this #it's not great #and this is only part 1 of 3 #allen klein #December 1969 #this is post-'Paul is (not) dead and by the way The Beatles are over' Life interview #Not sure if Paul was still in Scotland at this point #don't care for John Cage eh #is that so #I didn't realise John was already trashing Paul's music in public as early as this #Poor Englebert Humperdinck #did nothing wrong and caught in the middle #the true victim of The Beatles break-up #him being mad at Paul about this is always hilarious to me though

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~ C H A P T E R I ~

~ Masterlist ~

Pairing: Alfred Pennyworth x OFC

Series Summary: Sarabi Nichols is Bruce Wayne’s life long friend that aids in creating weaponry and making outfits. When she was younger she had a thing for Bruce but now her taste has aged. Considerably. Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce’s guardian and butler is more her style now. Despite this knew found liking, Sarabi feels trapped. She can’t talk to Bruce about it and clearly can’t mention it to Alfred. The only person she has is her best friend, Claudia. Sarabi has to fight the things she feels for the older man because he could never feel the same way back, right?

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Warnings: Swearing, mentions of kissing

Word Count: 1475

Author’s Note:

I apologise that this part is kinda boring. This bit is mostly expositional, so you guys know what’s going on. I promise the rest of the chapters will not be like this.

The trees passed by in quick succession. Each tree made up of bright green leaves covering the sky from the road like a blanket.

Though she had been up this way many times before, the serenity and peace she felt at the sight of the trees was surreal.

Sarabi Nichols had spent the past 12 months discovering the beauty of Europe. She went to Italy, France, England, Spain and Switzerland. She flew 1st class, stayed in boujee hotels and got all the best treatment because of her life long friend Bruce Wayne.

Bruce insisted on paying for everything no matter how big it was. With his billionaire status, it seemed like nothing. He knew Sarabi was stressed and needed time off, so he gave it to her in the only way he knew how. With luxury and in expense.

Despite loving the stunning aesthetics of Europe, she missed Gotham. She missed Bruce, she missed Claudia, she missed Alfred and she missed her home,

Sarabi had lived with Bruce for as long as she could remember. When Sarabi was only 6 her parents were killed by the infamous Clown Prince of Crime, Joker and left her as an orphan. She hated foster homes so she broke out and lived on the streets of Gotham.

Bruce came into contact with her when she attempted to steal from his house at the age of 13. He took pity on her and adopted her. Even though he is about 15 years older than her, she saw him as a friend rather than a father.

Sarabi had to admit to herself that she used to have a little crush on Bruce. She knew it wasn’t just because of his money or good looks, it was because he saved her life. If he hadn’t taken her in then it’s possible she’d be dead on the streets or worse rotting alive.

The crush never turned into anything. They kissed once when she was about 20 and Sarabi loved it. She had never kissed anyone and to her, it was the best thing she’d ever experienced. She didn’t feel any fireworks like her bestie Claudia said there would be but she felt warm. Claudia advised her that no fireworks or sparks meant no connection. Though the comment hurt, it slowly registered with Sarabi.

She loved Bruce but not like that.

Claudia Flynn was her only friend other than Bruce and Alfred. Claudia was the most optimistic, joyful person Sarabi had ever met. There was never a dull moment with her. Claudia was supportive of everything Sarabi did but also told her when something wasn’t a good idea, like with Bruce. Claudia was outspoken, confident but also encouraging.

Her other friend was Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce’s butler and weapons maker. Sarabi spent most of her working time with Alfred in the Bat Cave making weapons and such. Alfred was catty and opinionated but sure as hell funny when he made fun of Bruce. He usually muttered things under his breath and the British man helped get the jobs done quicker. He was also a gentleman always holding the door open for her and making her tea. She and Alfred got along perfectly. They talked pleasantly while they worked and made jokes about anything and everything, especially when those jokes were about Bruce.

All of these thoughts filled her head and before she knew it, Sarabi was at Wayne Manor’s gates. As soon as her driver made it to the front door Bruce came running out with Claudia at his heels.

“Sarab! I’ve missed you so much!” Claudia pushed Bruce out of the way and threw her arms around Sarabi.

“I missed you too but you didn’t have to push Bruce like that,” Sarabi wrapped her arms around Claudia’s neck as she attempted to grab her luggage bag.

“He can handle it,” Claudia retorted with a smirk and Bruce feigned hurt.

“No Claudia that hurt,” Bruce pouted his bottom lip and Sarabi chuckled.

“Suck it up you little bitch,” Claudia let go of Sarabi and grabbed her backpack.

“Wow, that hurts my feelings,” Bruce stalked his way to Sarabi, still holding a shit-eating grin. He wrapped his burly arms around Sarabi and squeezed her tight.

“I miss you, Sarabi,” Bruce let go and picked up the rest of her bags.

“Thank you, Bruce. My own superhero,” Sarabi and Bruce laughed at the inside joke as Claudia looked on perplexed.

The three walked Sarabi’s stuff up to the front door that was being held open by none other than Alfred Pennyworth.

“Miss Nichols, welcome back,” Alfred greeted in his suave, British accent. Sarabi looked up and felt her stomach flutter. It was a strange feeling, one she had never felt before but it was good. She had never denied that his voice had always echoed through her head. It was just so perfect. It was charismatic but mysterious. A new thought popped into her head about Alfred but she pushed it out immediately, hoping her cheeks didn’t flush.

“Alfred how many times do I have to tell you, just call be Sarabi like everyone else,” Sarabi composed herself and watched the older man’s lips curl into a smile.

“Well, I am not like everyone else, Miss Nichols,” Alfred closed the door behind the trio and led the way to the kitchen.

“That is for sure,” Bruce commented and everybody laughed.

The rest of the night was spent by the fireplace catching up. Alfred constantly brought in wine and food whenever one of them wanted it. Claudia drank any alcohol offered while Sarabi was cautious.

“Claudia, slow down,” Sarabi grabbed the shot out of her hand and placed it on the floor.

“You’re not my mother,” Claudia snatched it back and downed it quickly.

“You’re such a fucking child,” Sarabi rolled her eyes and sipped her beer.

“You two done arguing?” Bruce called from the kitchen as he grabbed another bottle of Jack.

“Possibly,” Claudia and Sarabi fell against each other in a fit of giggles. Claudia snorted on accident and they cackled louder.

“Master Wayne? Do you want me to set up the guest room for Miss Flynn?” Alfred also kept a close eye on the group to make sure they didn’t set the place on fire.

“Yes Alfred, thanks,” Bruce walked back into the kitchen with the bottle of jack and Alfred rolled his eyes.

“Better get the Advil ready for tomorrow morning too,” Alfred whispered to himself as he walked off to ready the guest bedroom.

“Got some more to go around but not for you, Claudia. You’ve had enough,” Bruce poured himself and Sarabi a drink, watching as Claudia angrily sipped her wine.

“I would like some please,” Claudia quickly grabbed the bottle and drank straight from it.

“Claudia! For fuck’s sake! You’re gonna be vomiting all night!” Sarabi pulled the bottle from Claudia’s mouth as Claudia tried to grab it back.

“No, that’s enough,” Bruce pulled Claudia back to a sitting position and watched her eyes flutter closed.

“I’m gonna have a small nap,” Claudia closed her eyes and Sarabi and Bruce withheld their laughter as she flopped on the ground like a fish out of water.

“Alfred!” Bruce shouted as quietly as possibly. Sarabi marvelled as Alfred practically appeared out of nowhere.

“Yes, Master Wayne?” Alfred was clearly annoyed by their antics and just wanted to sleep.

“Can you help me carry Claudia up to the guest room?” Bruce grasped onto Claudia’s hands and beckoned for Alfred to move closer.

“Aren’t you the superhero?” The British man mumbled loud enough for them to hear.

“Yes and weren’t you an SAS soldier?” Bruce rebutted as he grabbed her hands and Alfred grabbed her legs.

“Yes like 30 years ago,” Alfred and Bruce hoisted her up and Sarabi snickered at Claudia’ swaying form.

Bruce was back pretty quickly with an annoyed Alfred.

“Anything else, Master Wayne?” Alfred breathed a sigh of relief when Bruce answered no.

“Goodnight Master Wayne, goodnight Miss Nichols and welcome back,” Alfred bowed lightly and walked off.

“Goodnight Alfred,” Sarabi waved as he strutted off.

“How has Gotham been, Bruce?” Sarabi asked in the light of the fire.

“As bad as ever. There seems to be way too many criminals these days,” Sarabi frowned as she noticed Bruce’s tired eyes.

“Well if all else fails, you have Claudia to be your trusty sidekick,” Sarabi raised her eyebrows in a goofy manner and was thankful that Bruce laughed.

“I guess she could scare the men away,” Bruce shook his head as he laughed.

“She scares everyone away,” Sarabi rested her head on Bruce’s large shoulder and felt herself fall asleep.

“Night, Brucey,” Sarabi quipped as her eyes closed.

“Night, Sarbi,” Bruce placed his arm on her shoulder delicately and the two of them fell asleep, curled up in each other’s arms.

<<INTRODUCTION<< ~ ~ ~ >>CHAPTER 2>>

#dc universe #dc #dceu #jeremy irons #jeremy irons x reader #smut #alfred pennyworth #considerably #jeremy irons alfred pennyworth #alfred pennyworth x reader #fanfic #fanfiction

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Now that the USAmericans/English are listening (thank you Bong Joon-Ho), time to share our favourite movies

Here's a list of my favourite films and TV series. I encourage all non-American people (or Americans too if they watch other stuff) to add to the list. I'm from Southern Europe so my list is going to be pretty centred on what I know, please add things from other parts of the world too.

In no specific order:

MOVIES

Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain): France, 2001. One of the most famous modern films of all times in Europe. Amélie is a girl from Paris who finds an old box hidden by a child decades ago. From there, she decides to go on a quest to fix other people’s lives, and maybe also her own. Romantic comedy narrated in a very cool and interesting way, with touches of fantasy. A classic in Europe which everyone has seen and whose music we’d always recognise. Trailer in French with English subs.

Agora (Ágora): Spain, 2009. This movie was originally filmed in English (starring Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac) but I found it’s surprisingly unknown in the USA. It tells the real story of the astronomist and philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria in 4th century Egypt, during the rise of Christianity and religious intolerance (as well as intolerance for a woman teaching those subjects). This movie was my favourite the years after it came out. Trailer in English.

3 idiots: India, 2009. Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots". Humour but also talks about very real problems, like the problems of the education system -especially in universities- in the way it is centered on memorizing and how it over-stresses students. By the way, this is Bollywood, it’s a musical. Trailer (activate the English subtitles on the subtitles button).

The Chorus (Les Choristes): France-Switzerland, 2004. A new teacher at a severely administered boys' boarding school works to positively affect the students' lives through music. One of my personal favourite movies of all times, and the music is beautiful too. English trailer.

Life is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella): Italy, 1997. When an open-minded Jewish librarian and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor, and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp. Drama and (romantic) comedy. Another modern classic in Europe that everyone has seen. It won the Oscar for Best Foreign Movie (also Best Actor and Best Original Score) in 1998. English Trailer.

Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par): India, 2007. An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school. A positive story about the issues faced by neurodivergent children. THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL, PREPARE TO CRY! English trailer.

The Wave (Die Welle): Germany, 2008. I guess everyone has seen this movie by now, but I couldn’t leave it out. It’s based on the real story of the Third Wave social experiment. A high school teacher has to teach a class about autocracy. His students believe that a dictatorship would not be possible in nowadays Germany, he starts an experiement to show how masses can be manipulated: The Wave. This movement embraces uniforms, discipline, the leadership of the teacher, and quickly develops into fascism, and gets out of the professor’s control. Trailer.

Colonia: Chile-Germany-Luxembourg-France, 2015. A thriller based on a real story, filmed in English (starring Emma Watson). A young German couple get involved in the fight for socialism in Chile. In 1973, the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet deposes Salvador Allende and rounds up its supporters, including Daniel. This mocie explains the story of Lena, Daniel’s girlfriend, and her desperate search for her abducted boyfriend draws her into the infamous Colonia Dignidad, a sect nobody has ever escaped from. Trailer.

Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso): Italy, 1988. A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist. English trailer.

Rabbit-Proof Fence: Australia, 2002. Technically from an AngloSaxon-dominated country (Australia) but based on the experiences of indigenous people so it and anyway just a generally very good film so it deserves a place on the list. About the true story of three Aboriginal girls of the Stolen Generation. Taken from their home and separated from their mothers, they are sent to a remote settlement 1,500 miles away. In response they attempt the impossible and embark on a daring escape and epic journey to find their way back home - across an unforgiving landscape that will test their very will to survive. Trailer.

Good Bye, Lenin!: Germany, 2003. In 1990, to protect his socialist mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared. Trailer.

A Twelve-Year Night (La Noche de Doce Años): Uruguay, 2018. The real story of the 12 years that Pepe Mujica, Mauricio Rosencof and Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro spent in solitary confinement for their ideology after the dictatorship decides that, since they can’t kill them, they will drive them crazy. Trailer.

Rang de Basanti (रंग दे बसंती): India, 2006. Six young Indians who assist an English woman to film a documentary on the freedom fighters from their past. Disinterested at first, the events in their lives and the lives of the early 20th century revolutionaries have more and more parallels, leading them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom. Trailer.

Salvador (Puig Antich): Catalonia, 2006. The real story of the last person condemned to death -in 1974- by Franco’s fascist dictatorship: the Catalan anarchist Salvador Puig i Antich. Trailer.

Lagaan (लगान): India, 2001. When the British occupiers raise the Lagaan tax during a drough, the people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against the ruthless British rulers. Trailer.

Fènix 11*23: Catalonia, 2004. The real story of a 14-year-old Catalan boy who sent an email to a supermarket chain asking them to label their products also in the Catalan language. Inspired by Harry Potter, he had an account on a forum website called The Army of the Phoenix. One nigh, 30 military policemen show up to his home to arrest him, accused of terrorism. Trailer.

War of the Buttons (La Nouvelle Guerre des boutons): France, 2011. In France occupied by the Nazis, Lebrac leads a play war between two rival kid gangs, but a girl he likes, who's Jewish, is in danger of being discovered by local Nazi sympathisers. Lebrac and the village must now respond to the reality of what's happening. Trailer.

Jean-François and the Meaning of Life (Jean-François i el Sentit de la Vida): Catalonia, 2018. A 12-year-old boy finds a copy of “The Myth of Sisyphus” by French philosopher Albert Camus. He then decides to become an Existentialist and runs away from home to Paris to meet Albert Camus, not knowing he has been dead for fifty years. On the way, he meets a girl named Lluna and new experiences and feelings. Trailer.

Update: @beautiful-basque-country recommended this and I loved it: Errementari (Basque Country, 2018). A gothic fantasy about a popular Basque legend regarding a blacksmith, a little girl, and a demon in the rural Basque Country of the 19th century. A beautiful story of friendship and love, stunning ambientation, and great CGI.

TV SERIES

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (신입사관 구해령): South Korea, 2019. Historical drama and romantic comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty, follows a 26 year old woman who decides to become a historian instead of getting married. It deals with how women were treated, censorship, literature, and the power of the imperial court. I enjoyed it very much and it’s on Netflix. Trailer.

Deutschland 83: Germany, 2015-2020. An East German young man is recruited to infiltrate the West German army. As a rookie spy, his decisions constantly put his cover at risk and force his agency to take extreme measures. The first season takes place in 1983, the second (titled Deutschland 86) in 1986, and end with Deutschland 89 with the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. (Btw, gay and lesbian main characters). Trailer.

Babylon Berlin: Germany, 2017-. Netflix show based on the bestselling detective novels by Volker Kutscher. Set during the Weimar Republic, starting in 1929, in Berlin, a city that represented freedoms of all kinds, but where a drastic change was being prepared. Following Colognian commissioner Gereon Rath who just moved to the city and Charlotte Ritter, mechanographer by day and flapper by night, teir investigation takes them to the deepest secrets of Berlin: from the clandestine meetings of refugee Troskyist Russians, to the army generals planning the return of the Kaiser, to the Berlin nigh scene and sexual and gender freedom circles, to working class movements, and more. Trailer.

Cable Girls (Las Chicas del Cable): Spain, 2017-2019. Netflix. Four women in search of independence are brought together through their work as telephone operators in 1928 Madrid. Their lives show the troubles and fights of women of their time. (Bisexual and trans main characters). Trailer.

The Ministry of Time (El Ministerio del Tiempo): Spain, 2015-. On Netflix. The Spanish Govenrment has a secret Ministry: the Ministry of Time. Through a centuries-old system of doors that connect different times and places of the history of Spain, its workers travel in time to make sure nobody changes history for their own personal benefit. Follow the main characters (Julián, a nurse from modern-day Madrid; Amelia, a Catalan 19th-century woman, one of the firsts to attend university; and Alonso, a 16th-century soldier who has some trouble but a lot of fun discovering the modern world) accross time in different missions that lead you to meet the most important people in Spanish history and literature. Trailer (activate English subtitles).

Note: the American company Sony Pictures offered to buy El Ministerio del Tiempo to make an American version of it. After a while, they decided to copy it without paying (but making it worse and way less funny): that is the show Timeless. This is a situation where a big business took advantage of small countries’ productions. The Spanish TV sued Sony Pictures for it, but because of how much more money American entertainment businesses have, the case wasn’t solved. Please, boycott Timeless and watch the original El Ministerio del Tiempo. There is also a Portuguese version (Ministério do Tempo) who did it legally and has been successful in Portugal. China has also bought the idea but hasn’t made the show yet.

Romanzo Criminale: Italy, 2008-2010. The complete first season of the Italian crime drama based on the novel by Italian judge Giancarlo De Cataldo. The series follows the dealings of an organised gang of drug dealers as they gain control over Rome's heroin trade. As well as coming up against each other from time to time, the group also have to compete with other local criminal syndicates with similar illicit interests. Trailer.

Polseres Vermelles: Catalonia, 2011-2013. A group of children (teenagers in the second season) with different illnesses meet in a hospital. An older man in the hospital tells the main characters that, in order to be a good group of friends, they must have a leader, a second leader, the indispensable one, the handsome one, and the girl. Narrated in a semi-magical way, this is their story of friendship and will to live.

Note: Steven Spielberg loved the show so much he bought the rights and made an American re-make, named Red Band Society. The re-make erased all the settings and instead of having the action take place in Barcelona (Catalonia) with Catalan culture, they moved it to the USA. The result was that they took away the depth and uniqueness of the characters, and the American show was very bad and got cancelled. If you’re interested, watch the original Catalan, NOT the American re-make.

Dark: Germany, 2017-2020. I won’t try to explain the plot because it’s too complex for a few lines lmao but it’s a science-fiction show that follows the disappearance of locals in a rural town in Germany and how the same events repeat every 33 years, with time as a circular concept instead of a linear one. This has been defined by many as the best Netflix show ever. Trailer.

The Trial (Il Processo): Italy, 2019. A judicial drama that follows the trial of after the murder of a young girl who found herself in the middle of the rich families of Mantova. It’s also on Netflix. Trailer.

I think that’s enough for now, I’ll probably add more to the post in the future. And as I said, feel free to add too!

You can find most of these easily with English subtitles online on for free. Some are also on streaming services (in case they are, it’s preferred to watch them there so the production can get recognition and money to make more! our movies most of the time have to be financiated by the government and the European Union because we can’t make as much money as American movies because Americans have bought most of the distribution for themselves, so it helps a lot if people watch the movies/shows legally. But enjoy them in any way you can!).

#i may make another post with links to watch musical theatre with english subtitles because you guys are missing so much #💬#cinema #international #movies #movie recommendation #tv show recs #netflix recommendations #foreign cinema #foreign movies #bong joon ho #european cinema #bollywood

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That's my wife!\\Herbert West headcanons.

• You and Herbert have been together for quite sometime. Having met (and eventually falling in love) while studying in Switzerland.

• Dr.Gruber would sit back- a knowing look on his face- and watch the two of you debate argue.

• He once chimed into one of your creative discussions: "You two are going to be married one day."

• WHAT?! WHAT??

• You nor Herbert quiet saw what Gruber saw between you. At least at first.

• To you, Herbert was a boorish,stubborn jackass. Who always assumed he was the smartest person in the room.

• And to Herbert you were- well very much the same. He thought you were foolhardy and naively idealistic. An inept airhead to say the least.

• Yet here you both were, working alongside a Doctor you both greatly respected. A doctor who...had an awful habit of making the two of you work together. On everything.

• Was he playing match maker? Definitely.

• You see, when the two of you put your big beautiful brains together. Amazing things happened. Countless experiments run, and reports written in a matter of hours. The two of you work perfectly together.

• And from this harmony, grew a deep well of mutual respect.

• That respect is what led Herbert into bringing you into the fold that is his reagent idea. He has faith in your ability, and trusts you enough to work along side him. Which, It goes without saying...is a big fucking deal with him.

• Month's of work goes into it, countless late nights working together, and so so much trial and error all to eventually bring the reagent into fruition.

• The first night it worked, also happens to be the first night the two of you acted on the feelings that were hanging in the air.

• As soon as the mouse you were experimenting on began to move around, Herbert- out of pure joy- lays a kiss right on ya.

• Once the two of you part, the realization of what just happened smacks you both in the face.

• He starts sputtering in an attempt to save his dignity, and your friendship. But you cut him off with a sweet kiss of your own. Because ah fuck, Dr. Gruber is right.

• You're too wrapped up in eachother that moment you don't even realize that mouse has run away! So now there's a reanimated mouse running around the halls of the university of Zurich.

• You named it pickle. Herbert hates that name.

• The two of you are together for a year at least before you eventually tell your professor. He teases you both to high hell.

• When Gruber died, which ya know gets you and Herbert thrown out of Switzerland. The two of you mutually agree to enroll in Miskatonic university.

• Upon meeting, Dan and Meg think you're both so fucking weird.

• "I guess there's someone out there for everyone." -Dan Cain, at least once a day for the rest of his life. Probably.

• The best part though? You and Herbert get to gang up on Dr.Hill!! The scummy plagiarist has no where to go, because the second he shuts one of you down the other one is ready and primed with a snarky comment.

• And then one day, something uncomfortable happens. Dr.Hill asks you to stay after class for a 'discussion about your behavior.' Your skin crawls.

• Hill practically shoos Herbert out of the class room. Herbie keeps your gaze, to subtly communicate. 'I'll be right outside.'

• Hill gets really creepy. I'll leave it at that.

• So when you come out into the hall, visibly shaken and tears in your eyes. Herbert sees red.

• Before you know it, Herbert has marched all 5'7" of himself into Hill's class room to tell him off.

• "WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY WIFE?!?!"

• Once Herbert is satisfied with the verbal smackdown he lays on Hill, he strides out of the class room, grabs your hand and takes you on a date for a much needed -impromptu- night off.

• He refers to you as his wife from that day forward, even though it still takes a while for him to actually pop the question.

○Bonus○

"Ouch!" Herbert grunts while he wretched his hand away from the live rodent cage in your shared lab.

You're at his side in a split second.

"What happened?!"

"The little bastard bit me!" He grumbles, turning to look for the first aid kit. You blink at his back, an amused smile slowly playing at your lips

"It's Pickle's revenge!!"

He turns back to you, his expression the exact opposite of yours.

"Not funny."

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A/N: Holy shit. Where did this come from??? I'm just laying in bed, watching John Mulaney, day 4000 of quarantine. When the idea of Herbert going "THAT'S MY WIFE!!!" hit me. Anyway, I hope you enjoy. It'll probably be another 2 months before I write again lmao.

#herbert west x reader #slashers x reader #herbert west imagine #slasher imagine #Herbert west headcanon

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Pope: Private property is ‘not Christian’, WEF agrees

At the turn of the month November-December, the pope made a move that was described as shocking by many. He argued that Christianity did not support the right to own a home. This led to surprised and outraged reactions, whereby several pointed out that those who are forced to rent or beg for shelter can never be free. Free West Media can here reveal that the Pope's statement is in line with the plans that the globalist elite has long discussed and also more or less clearly communicated to the public, something that most people have overlooked. Among other things, we present the World Economic Forum's 8-point vision for 2030. These world-changing plans are beginning to materialize in various ways now, including in China.

Published: January 19, 2021, 3:46 pm

Pope Francis attracted a lot of attention in Catholic circles on November 30 when he said several controversial things in a video message to judges from the Committee on Social Rights in Africa and America. However, the general public is not aware of his sensational statement, as the system media did not report on it.

The pope said, among other things, that a new “social justice” is needed and that private ownership is not something obvious in Christianity and therefore not for the Catholic Church either.

“Let us build the new social justice and admit that the Christian tradition has never recognized the right to private property as absolute and immovable,” said Francis.

Outraged reactions

Many were shocked by the statement and pointed out that the right to own private property is one of the most important human rights.

PROFESSOR KLAUS SCHWAB, 82, is a German engineer, economist and professor of business policy who is best known as the founder and chairman of the powerful globalist foundation World Economic Forum (WEF). In his book Covid-19: The Great Reset, Schwab claims that the world “will never” return to normal, despite acknowledging that the alleged coronavirus pandemic “does not pose a new existential threat.” – The pandemic represents a rare but narrow time window with opportunities to reflect (re: flect), rethink (re: imagine) and restore (re: set) our world, Schwab said at the launch of The Great Reset this summer. Photo: KTU

They pointed out that without that right you are like slaves of old, who must rely on their owners giving them a roof over their heads and food. Being always forced to earn in order to pay for the most basic need – protection against the forces of the weather – makes you both unfree and in practice completely powerless, some said on social media.

The pope’s statement was also widely discussed in Christian circles and no comments were positive. The exception was possibly the Twitter account Lichten & Bright who wrote:“Thank you for letting us know the Pope’s position on private ownership of property and means of production. We had no idea that he was an advocate of nationalizations [the state seizes] all land and business companies and against democratic elections. Thoughtful things”.

The Twitter account Catholic Victory wrote briefly that “Francis is a heretic and not a pope”.

Several people pointed out that it was reminiscent of the startling tones heard for several years from the World Economic Forum (WEF) foundation, which is best known for the annual conference in Davos, Switzerland. It brings together some of the world’s most powerful policy makers and globalists in politics and business. It was precisely the WEF that this summer, via its “ambassador” Prince Charles, launched The Great Reset, which more and more world leaders are now talking openly about being implemented.

The author of The Great Reset is Klaus Schwab, chairman of the powerful WEF, who wrote a 280-page book entitled COVID-19: The Great Reset. The book puts forward the argument that the pandemic has proven absolutely necessary to immediately introduce a completely new world order.

No private ownership 2030

To get an idea of the background to the pope’s strange statement and what The Great Reset might mean, we can watch a video from the WEF entitled “8 predictions for the world 2030”.

COVID-19: THE GREAT RESET is 280 pages long and was already published on July 9, almost four months into the pandemic. Many have pointed out the improbability of writing such a comprehensive and complex book in such a short time. It tells us that the pandemic has shown the need to immediately introduce a new world order, which does not quite unexpectedly advocate a comprehensive “world government” and a merger of governments and multinational corporations to meet people’s needs. The incentive for for-profit large companies to pay out, for example, social benefits is, to say the least, vague. Instead of prioritizing profits, companies must now put “people at the center”. The book also proclaims that capitalism is obsolete and should instead be replaced by a new merger of capitalism and socialism, which is called “Stakeholder capitalism”. Critics call it communism in the form of a totalitarian global technocracy ruled by a small globalist elite using Big Tech (technology giants) and artificial intelligence (AI).

The first point there is as simple as it is remarkable. It states that “You will own nothing and you will be happy”. The point also explains that “Whatever you need, you will rent”. So no more ownership, but everything should be rented, including the clothes you wear on the body.

Can they really mean it? We visit WEF’s website for more information. There you can in a text, which paints the future they want to see in 2030, read the following:

Welcome to the year 2030. Welcome to my city – or should I say “our city”. I own nothing. I do not own a car. I do not own a house. I do not own any appliances or clothes.

The text on the WEF’s website also states that it is not only private ownership that will be abolished in the new utopia, or dystopia depending on who you ask, but there will also be no privacy. We can read there that:

Sometimes I can get annoyed by the fact that I have no real integrity. Nowhere can I go without being registered. I know that somewhere everything I do, think and dream about is recorded. I can only hope that no one will use it against me.

Many who hear it for the first time believe that it must be a conspiracy theorist’s crazy fantasies, but it is instead the richest and most powerful globalists on the planet who meet annually in Davos who present it in text and video form. System media has not reported on this and then the general public does not know these visions and agendas of these globalists.

Canadian Whistleblower has been right so far

Someone who claimed to be a Canadian MP and member of the Liberal Party of Canada (Canada’s Liberal Party led by Justin Trudeau, the country’s current Prime Minister) wrote an open letter on October 10 to warn the Canadian people that the pandemic is a smokescreen with the aim of introducing a far-reaching agenda where, among other things, people will be forced to renounce their right to private ownership. The Whistleblower did not reveal his name, but wrote that “I sit on several committee groups, but the information I provide comes from the Strategic Planning Committee, which is governed by the PMO [abbreviation for Prime Minister’s Office]”.

The anonymous MP then set out a secret roadmap established by Trudeau, which would be implemented regardless of their views or objections. He initially states that a second shutdown will be introduced in November, which will then be even tougher over Christmas and New Year. This is exactly what has happened in both North America and Europe. The whistleblower then indicates a frightening development in 2021, where, among other things, a third wave from a mutation called “COVID-21” – this time with real death rates – will be followed by an even harsher third shutdown in the first and second quarters of 2021.

Regarding the current economy and ownership, he indicates an impending “collapse of the supply chain, stock shortages, major economic instability” in the second quarter of 2021. Desperate people will then be offered the general basic income program, Universal Basic Income [UBI] in English. It can be mentioned here that Australia has already made it clear that only vaccinated citizens will be given welfare funds under a new law with the slogan “No jab, no pay”, “no syringe, nothing paid”.

In China, thousands of people in rural areas who voluntarily abandon their privately owned property and move to newly built apartments have been rewarded in various ways, while those who struggle are arrested and punished. Their houses are being demolished regardless of compliance.

POPULATION FROM THE RURAL AREA has begun in China. Here you can see Xiguozhuang, the first village in China’s eastern Shandong province, where residents saw their houses demolished at short notice. Fewer than a dozen homes remain along the village’s main road when the photo was taken in August. The Communist Party (CCP) forcibly expels farmers from their homes and farms. Liu, an affected farmer, recounts how he came home one day and discovered that local officials were preparing to demolish his house. When he called the police, they arrested him instead. Liu told the news channel NPR how about a hundred government officials surrounded his home before breaking down and arresting him, because he “resisted”. Liu’s privately owned property has now been demolished and apartment buildings await him and his neighbors. Photo: Amy Cheng / NPR

NEWLY BUILT MICRO APARTMENTS IN CHINA. Here you can see high-rise buildings with micro-apartments in Heze, in China’s eastern Shandong province, where Liu and his neighbors will be forcibly relocated when they are ready. The farmers are upset about the high rent they are being forced to have and will find it very difficult to afford. They are given the right to continue using the land, but they say that it will be impossible due to the long distance between the rental apartments they have been forced to and their land and that they do not have buildings left there that are necessary for the work. For several years, China has built many new cities, some of the largest in the world, which in most cases are still completely empty. This has been a mystery to many. Now that the CCP is starting to forcibly relocate people to the countryside and demolish their homes and farms, some are beginning to suspect that these “ghost towns” were built for Agenda 2030 and the massive expulsions from the countryside the globalists advocate (see NyT v50 / 2020).

Then the whistleblower describes in detail how the Canadians will be forced to renounce their ownership starting already this year. The anonymous Member writes:

Based on the roadmap provided, the Strategic Planning Committee was asked to design an effective way to change Canadians to meet unprecedented economic hardship. One that will change Canada and change the lives of Canadians forever. What we were told was that the federal government would offer Canadians a total debt write-off to compensate for what is essentially an economic collapse at the international level, where the federal government will offer Canadians to write off all their debts. Here’s how it works:

The federal government will offer to write off all personal debts (mortgages, loans, credit cards, etc.) where financing will be provided by the Canada [International Monetary Fund] IMF during what will be known as the World Debt Reset.

In exchange for accepting this total debt forgiveness, the individual will give up ownership of all property and assets forever. The individual will also need to agree to participate in the vaccination program for COVID-19 and COVID-21, which would allow the individual to travel and live indefinitely even during a complete shutdown (using a photo ID called Canada’s HealthPass).

With the pope’s statement, the Vatican and the Catholic Church have now officially taken the position that such possible plans do not run counter to the “Christian tradition”. Pope Francis was the one who, at the UN headquarters on September 25, 2015, the first visit ever by a pope, saw to it that all world leaders signed Agenda 2030.

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pizzaintheuk · 4 years

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About two month ago started a new Sims 4 account which has a Hetalia character as townies. I don’t have all the packs for Sims 4 but I do use a lot of Mods to do this. Most of the house building I found online.

Each household has background and drama which was fun the think about. I have written over 10 pages of notes for this town so enjoy.

Luper Family

Boris Luper (Bulgaria) - CHILD, VAMPIRE Traits – Cheerful/ Aspiration – Whiz Kid

Vladimir Luper (Romania) - ADULT, VAMPIRE Traits – Good, Cheerful, Family- Oriented/ Aspiration – Good Vampire

Mai - (Cat) Traits – Affectionate, Clever, Friendly

Vladimir (Vlad) adopted Boris because of his vampire powers

They took Mia in as most people think black cats are unlucky

Vald doesn’t need the money but has a part time job at a coffee shop

Vlad and Arthur have afternoon tea once a month

Vlad wants Boris to be creative so he started playing the violin

Positive atmosphere in the house

Vlad will cook for Boris as he can still eat human food however not very good

Vlad is a good vampire

Vlad hobby is annoying Elizabeta

Boris talks to Mia when Vlad goes out

Oxenstierna Family

Berwald Oxenstierna (Sweden) - YOUNG ADULT Traits – Family – Oriented, Bookworm, Perfectionist/ Aspiration – Successful Lineage

Simon Oxenstierna (Denmark) - YOUNG ADULT Traits – Bro, Goofball, Self- Assured/ Aspiration – Fabuluosly Wealthy

Tino Oxenstierna (Finland) - YOUNG ADULT Traits – Good, Goofball, Cheerful/ Aspiration – Soulmate

Lukas Bondevik (Norway) - YOUNG ADULT/MAGIC Traits – Family- Oriented, Love Outdoors, Bookworm/ Aspiration – Purveyor of Polions

Emil Bondevik (Iceland) - TEEN Traits – Gloomy, Loner/ Aspiration - Angling Ace

Charlotte (Dog) Traits – Jumpy, Smart, Independent

Berwald and Tino are married, Simon is in a relationship with Lukas and Emil is Lukas brother.

Berwald and Simon are brothers but 90% they can’t agree to anything which leave them fighting over stupid things. For example TV remote, who cleaning up and food shopping

Simon is a Manager of a top end company, to bad he to lazy to move out.

Everyone love Charlotte that the dog get the best treats and love.

Emil keep to himself and hide in the bedroom. No one know he seeing someone 😛

Lukas is over protective with Emil

Tino is a stay at home mum so he does most of the cleaning which Lukas help out using magic

Berwald my find it difficult expressing himself with words but he good at writing it down. His works as a writer.

Simon my be a pain but always help out with bills

Tino take any holiday seriously!

Wang Family

Yao Wang (China) - ADULT Traits – Materialistic, Family- Oriented, Foodie/ Aspiration – Master Chef

Kiku Wang (Japan) - TEEN Traits – Genious, Geek/ Aspiration – Computer Whiz

Li Xiao Wang (Hong Kong) - TEEN Traits – Creative, Gloomy/ Aspiration – Musical Genius

Im Yong Wang (South Korea) - CHILD Traits – Goofball/ Aspiration – Artistic Prodigy

Lin Yi Wang (Taiwan) Traits – Cheerful/ Aspiration – Rambunctious

Pochi (Dog) Traits – Loyal, Smart, Adventurous

Yao work as a Chef

Lin Yi wanted a dog for a very long time so Yao after work went and bought a dog so she can shut up.

Yao favourite is Kiku because of his talent this make Li Xi jealous.

Yao too old to deal with drama.

Every meal everyone must come to the table and sit together as a family

Lin Yi and Im Yong are trouble maker when bored.

Kiku goes to see Alfred for game night

Lin Yi love flowers

Li Xiao goes to Emil for emotional support

Yao helps other household with meals

Belischmidt Family

Gilbert Belischmidt (Prussia) - ADULT Traits – Family –Oriented, Self- Assured, Dog Lover/ Aspiration – Friend of the Animals

Ludwig Belischmidt (German) - TEEN Traits – Active, Bookworm/ Aspiration –Academic

Aster (Dog) Traits – Smart, Couch Potato, Friendly

Blockie (Dog) Traits – Adventurous, Active, Independent

Berlitz (Dog) Traits – Sleuth, Couch Potato, Friendly

Gilbert work as a manual laborer great at his job and the people love him

Francis or Antonio will walk into the house at random times

All dogs are well behaviour and won't hurt anybody

Ludwig can be shy when near to Feliciano

Every Sunday they have a father and son time which include playing football or watch TV

Gilbert is trying to give up drinking because one time he got so drunk Ludwig had to help him get home.

Gilbert and Elizabeta are rivals with who can do the most push ups

Ludwig very close to his dad will ask about anything

Gilbert want more dogs in the future

Ludwig need to relax than worry what other people will think about him

Edelstein Family

Roderick Edelstein (Austria) - ADULT Traits – Snob, Lazy, Music Lover/ Aspiration – Musical Genius

Elizabeta Edelstein (Hungary) - ADULT Traits – Active, Good, Cat Lover/ Aspiration – Bodybuilder

Feliciano Edelstein (North Italy) - TEEN Traits – Creative, Art Lover/ Aspiration – Painter Extraordinaire

Buffi (Cat) Traits – Affectionate, Friendly, Lazy

Roderick work as a professional pianist

Elizabeta is a stay at home mum but gets bored so she goes to the gym or babysit other children round the area

Felliciano has a twin brother (Lovino) but got kick out over a disagreement with the father

Elizabeta still upset about Lovino but Roderick won't speak to him

Elizabeta and Feliciano cook together

Buffi is the best hot water bottle

Roderick will drop dead if he has to clean

Feliciano spend 65% of the time napping

You can tell what mood Roderick by the way he plays on the piano

There is always music playing in the house

Carriedo Family

Antonio Carriedo (Spain) – ADULT Traits – Childish, Music Lover, Clumsy /Aspiration - Freelance Botanist

Lovino Edelstein (South Italy)- TEEN Traits – Hot-Headed, Loner/ Aspiration – Master Chef

Antonio is a part-time gardener

Lovino ran away because of an argument with his dad. He doesn’t talk about it but grateful Antonio support him.

Antonio is an old friend of the Edelstein family that why Lovino know him

Antonio is very patient with Lovino

Lovino really miss spending time with his brother

Lovino gets jealous when Antonio goes out with Gilbert or Francis

Lovino like his own space but does get lonely

Antonio just wants everyone to be happy and will do anything to help them

Tomato solve everything

Lovino is angry with everything including himself

Branginsky Family

Katyusha Branginsky (Ukraine) – YOUNG ADULT Traits – Clumsy, Family- Oriented, Neat/ Aspiration – Successful Lincage

Natalia Branginsky (Belarus) - CHILD/MAGIC Traits – Mean/ Aspiration – Whiz Kid

Ivan Branginsky (Russia) - TEEN Traits – Borderline Personality Disorder, Shy/ Aspiration – Big Happy Family

Katyusha work at a coffee shop, she tries to be the older sister but is ashamed about how little money they have

Very poor but they get by

Natalia has a ghost friend that she talk to at night

Ivan want friends doesn’t know how to do it without freaking people or say something weird

Natalia is slowly making friends

Katyusha gets worried when Ivan doesn’t want to leave his bedroom

Ivan will knit anything

Yao will come by with food

Something always breaks in the house

Natalia is scary when she angry

(Will Upload image soon!!!!!)

Zwingli Family

Basch Zwingli (Switzerland) - ADULT Traits – Family- Oriented, Loner, Perfectionst/ Aspiration – Successful Lineage

Eva Zwingli (Liechtenstein) - CHILD Traits – Good/ Aspiration – Artistic Prodigy

Basch is Eva father

Basch is the chief of the town

Basch double check people background (doesn’t trust no one)

Eva doesn’t have a bad bone in her body

Elizabeta babysits Eva when Basch is busy working

Basch and Roderick are old friends

If anyone upset Eva expect Basch to threaten them with his gun

Eva love drawing pictures of Basch looking happy

Eva is really good friends with Natatia

Basch never talks about his job

Kirkland Family

Arthur Kirkland (England) - ADULT/MAGIC Traits – Hot-Headed, Bookworm, Snob/ Aspiration – Spellcraft + Sorcery

Alfred Kirkland (America) - TEEN Traits – Active, Goofball/ Aspiration – Leader of the Pack

Arthur work as a teacher

Arthur is Alfred father

Arthur is divorced to Francis. One night at a pub he saw Francis flirting with someone else. They spilt everything which including Alfred and Matthew.

Arthur not happy with Alfred tattoo even though he got a big tattoo on his arm when he was young

Alfred wants to be everyone friends and try to fix everyone problems which can make the issue a lot worst

Alfred doesn’t like Ivan because Ivan knows how insecure Alfred is with himself (doesn’t like rejection)

Arthur can’t cook but his magic can fix that

At times when they have a heated argument Arthur wish he had Matthew instead of Alfred

Alfred will make a cup of tea for Arthur before telling bad news (example bad report in school)

Alfred spend most of his time gaming or going out

Bonnefoy Family

Francis Bonnefoy (France) - ADULT Traits – Art Lover, Foodie, Romantic/ Aspiration – Soulmate

Matthew Bonnefoy (Canada) - TEEN Traits – Shy, Cheerful/ Aspiration – Bestselling Author

Francis works as a celebrity chef

Very close with Matthew will cook together

Alfred comes in after a big argument with his dad. Francis will reason that Arthur doesn’t mean what he says and love him no matter what

People who are not Francis, Alfred or Arthur will forget about Matthew

Matthew start getting knitting gifts but doesn’t know who it’s from

Francis is back on the dating game but still thinks about Arthur and wants to give it another go

Matthew is never stress

Arthur calls Matthew once a week to check up on him

Francis regrets that night and tries to hide his emotion in front of Matthew and friends

Francis love his food however looking good is more important

I also made clubs for everyone because I am THAT bored 😊

Freedom - Party till they drop/ Having a great time/ Good vibes/ Away from family drama and life

Gym - To keep fit/ Started out with Simon and Berwald/ No drama or Basch will get involve/ Gilbert behave in the gym and it help him stop drinking

Lets Party - Old friends meeting together/ All trying to get a date but end up getting drunk and gossiping all night/ Antonio end up paying for everyone drinks

Playtime - Yao set up a play date so it keeps Im Yong and Lin Yin in line. That was a mistake/ Everyone friendly/ They love watching Pokemon/ If someone upset they help one another

'Ohana' means 'family. ' 'Family' means 'no one gets left behind”

I hope people like this stupid project now I’m heading to the kitchen to drink my problems away 😛

#hetalia #hetalia sims #sims 4 #bored to death

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hell-on-training-wheels · 4 years

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Cocoa for the one word prompt, please? Either MK or Overwatch - you get to pick. ;)

Hi anon! :D I decided to go with Overwatch cause I haven’t written anything for that fandom in a while. I’ve actually never written for these two so I hope I got them in character. 😅 Hope you all like light McMercy.

On a side note, I have nothing against Swiss Miss as a product. But I like to make my cocoa from scratch too.

Swiss Miss

Summary: Mercy prescribes McCree some much needed medicine. Fandom: Overwatch Characters: Jesse McCree, Angela Zieglar, Mei, Snowball Words: 2,081

It wasn’t hard to catch the repugnance on Angela’s face, but what the sharpshooting cowboy did miss, was the reason why the medic was casting such a stare his direction. As far as McCree was aware, he wasn’t doing anything that warranted such objection from Zieglar.

Jesse ignored it for the moment, turning his attention back towards the kitchen counter as soon as the microwave counted down to its last second. As soon as it beeped, he opened it and retrieved the red coffee mug inside; the ceramic cup already warming his hand through the glove.

The outlaw was acutely attentive of her eyes watching his every movement as she sat at the small round table in the middle of the stark white room, the same one that had a direct view of the kitchen counter that held the microwave, the coffee maker, and a few little boxes that held packages of tea, sugar and hot cocoa mix on top.

It was the cocoa that caught his eye today, and while the cowboy didn’t usually reach for it unless the holidays were in swing, had a sweet tooth that needed satiating every now and then.

Besides, he needed something that would give him energy, and he wasn’t about to touch the coffee. In the Overwatch base, it was Genji’s turn to brew a pot, and bless his little cyborg heart, he made the coffee at Route 66 more favorable —not easy to do.

McCree took a sip and sucked his teeth, bits of the powdered gunk getting stuck against the roof of his mouth and behind his teeth. He sighed; the artificially flavored chocolate mix wasn’t renowned for being the best the world had to offer, but it didn’t mean he had to waste it —there was a way to make it better.

He reached down into his tan pocket and withdrew a flask, one that held an emergency stash of whiskey. Funny enough, Jesse found himself reaching into his pocket more and more nowadays; each time still mulling over the fact of why he returned to Overwatch. He never should have let Echo and Winston talk him into it…

The doctor let out a light, disgusted scoff. The holographic pad on the table she was reading now going completely ignored as she dropped her fork back into the bowl of salad — watching him pour whiskey into the mug in horror.

“You alright, Doc?” he questioned, almost sardonically, while biting back a smile. McCree knew that Angela wasn’t usually so objective to him drinking minutes before noon, she knew it was his business, but he was starting to second-guess that maybe the medic had been holding in her resentment all this time, and perhaps it had finally reached its peak.

As usual, he was wrong.

“What on earth do you think you are doing to that cocoa?” Mercy balked, gesturing towards his mug. “And I hesitate to refer to it as such.”

McCree finished pouring a more than decent amount of liquor into the mug before he screwed the cap back on and put it in his pocket. The cowboy simply shrugged and took a sip.

“Makin’ it better,” he explained casually. He took another sip, and the medic’s lip curled adamantly in disgust.

“I doubt there is anything you can do —all the whiskey in the world could not make it taste better.”

“Well as usual, Angie, you’re not wrong,” he took another sip. “But it’ll do fine.”

Mercy raised an eyebrow at him. “Are you even worried at all that nothing you are consuming is even chocolate? Have you bothered to look at the ingredients, Jesse?”

The gunman couldn’t help but chuckle lightly at her. Even on her lunch break she still played mother hen.

“Nah,” McCree confessed indifferently. “What I don’t know won’t kill me. Besides, they wouldn’t sell it if it weren’t fit for human consumption, right?”

“They also sell cigarettes for consumption, and we both know how bad for your health it is, don’t we Jesse?” the doctor returned, raising a deliberate eyebrow in his direction.

Well, she got him there… but it didn’t mean he wasn’t still going to stop —with the cocoa or the tobacco.

“Well… I have faith you can get me patched up, Doc,” was his usual answer — one he always threw out when he was out of ammo —and Zieglar rolled his eyes at him.

McCree was about to take another sip before he shrugged again and added. “Besides, what wouldya’ recommend as a prescription? Seeing as our little posse is non-profit, there ain’t a whole lot of dollars we can throw out for anythin’ but powdered hot chocolate.”

Mercy wasn’t deterred by his excuse. “Have you perhaps tried to make it from scratch yourself? You will find it more rewarding doing so - in both taste and for your health.”

Jesse let out a laugh, his robotic hand indicating to his person. “Do I look like a gourmet chef? I can barely boil an egg.”

The cowboy took another sip from his mug. Smacking his lips as a bit of un-melted powder sat on his tongue. “I wouldn’t know the difference, anyhow. I’ve always had the same thing growin’ up. Ma’ was too poor and a worse cook than me.”

Angela gave him a shocked look, as if he had told her that he had never seen the sky. “You have never had true hot chocolate, Jesse?”

McCree shrugged casually. “Never got around to it. Don’t it all taste the same anyway? Hot cocoa is hot cocoa, right? No matter where it's from?”

The medic frowned hard in his direction before she scoffed and narrowed her eyes sternly, as if the aloof cowboy had just questioned her lineage in a unfavorable way.

“It absolutely is not the same.”

The cowboy sighed, taking another swig from his spiked mug, before he clicked his tongue and turned on his heels, retreating towards the door. “Well, ain’t gonna find out any time soon, anyway. I’ll stick to the powdered and the hard stuff in the meantime.”

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The next day, when he entered the kitchen, finally able to get coffee after a day with it being Morrison’s rotation on the pot, the first thing that hit him was the smell. It stopped Jesse right in the doorway, and he took a second to close his eyes and inhale; truly captured by it. It smelled like chocolate, made him think of Christmas, and it made the air so sweet he could taste it on his tongue without sampling it. When he did finally open his eyes, he found the source almost immediately.

Mercy and Mei stood by the kitchen counter, looking over several mugs filled with hot chocolate and being topped off with whipped cream —real and freshly made from the blue ceramic bowl off to the side— and the kitchen in slight disarray due to the limited counter-space.

He eyed the black teapot that sat on the heating application plugged into the wall and his nose pinpointed the origin of the aroma. They had just finished plopping whipped cream on top —Snowball, Mei’s little robotic friend, also watching closely by in fascination —before Mercy finished it off by sprinkling chocolate shavings, dusting the white clouds all with small curls .

McCree caught a glimpse of the brick of chocolate inside a red wrapper nearby… real Swiss chocolate that was also most likely brewing the teapot as well. He’d never had swiss chocolate before, but heard from Genji it was the best...

“Oh McCree! Come! Angela made hot chocolate!” the former Antarctic scientist called to him, her always present giddy and positive enthusiasm making the room bright. “It is sooo good. With real chocolate from Switzerland!”

“My grandmother’s recipe,” Mercy chimed in, her eyes glinting proudly, as she picked up the red mug that McCree always grabbed —ready to go for him. “And it only calls for the best and real chocolate.”

Angela walked over to him and handed it, which he did while biting back a smile that threatened to creep along his face.

The doctor placed her hands on her hip as soon as soon as he took it, and his resolve to keep the smile at bay dissipated. “Ah, shucks Angie. You didn’t have to go through all that trouble.”

The blonde crossed her arms across her chest, her demeanor professional. “I am a doctor first, Jesse. And it was clear you needed a remedy to your obvious ailment.”

McCree nipped his lips at the peak of the white cream, the smell of the drink wafting into his nose and almost making him close his eyes again. “What ailment?” Jesse let out a small, barely audible hmm as the whipped cream touched his tongue...

Oh… it was good. And it was just whipped cream. Another thing he had never had from scratch.

Mercy smiled back, seeing his reaction, though her visage still stayed business-like. “For your misconception that all hot chocolate tastes the same as that artificial powdered atrocity that dares to have the words ‘swiss’ and ‘chocolate' on its label. I have found a proper home for it —in the garbage. You now have a chance to sample a proper prescription.”

The gunslinger couldn’t help but smirk at her, his eyes flickering between her and the mug. It was a nice gesture, one that he hadn’t expected from the doctor that was usually so obstinate in regards to only her work. Even now she was still thinking of healing, just using a different kind of medicine to do so. The woman was always so adamant about making sure that everyone was taken care of; rushing about and fretting about every little scratch. With all that was on her busy plate, it warmed him to be thought of, even if the woman was still using the excuse that her doing a nice thing for him was for medical purposes.

What a doll.

“Can I put whiskey in it?” he asked, jesting lightly, as he lifted the red cup slightly at her.

“Don’t you even think about it,” Mercy scolded, only ten percent joking. “Or I will personally be sending you the Med Bay.”

Mei let out a small giggle from behind, one that complimented Snowball also jostling in humor as it floated nearby; its LED lighted eyes squinting and conveying it thought it was funny too.

McCree let out a light laugh in response before he lifted the mug to the air in a friendly mock-toast to the medic.

“Well, since it's already in my favorite mug anyhow,” he said before he placed the mug to his lips…

...and refused to pull away as soon as the warm, amazing hot chocolate hit his tongue.

Holy hot damn…

It. was. good.

Instead of being watery and flavorless (the only thing ever evident from the packages being the sweetener) Mercy’s cocoa was decadent and rich, blanketing his tongue and leaving him feeling homey inside. It transported him outside the bleak kitchen, and seated him on a plush couch with a warm wool blanket wrapped around him; imaging himself watching a snow storm in a rustic cabin in the mountains.

Jesse didn’t even mind that whipped cream was plastered and sticking to his beard the more he tipped it back— downing the entire thing in one greedy shot.

He brought the cup away, a nod in his face as he licked his lips clean unabashedly.

That was the best non-alcoholic drink he’d ever had.

Mercy raised a pleased eyebrow at him while Mei gestured to his face.

“Uh… McCree, you got, uh, whipped cream all over your face.”

It took a second for Jesse to even hear Mei before he grumbled a ‘huh? Oh right’ before he brought his glove up to wipe his face.

Meanwhile Angela waited patiently, although the doctor already knew her remedy was a success. But still she asked: “So, have I persuaded you to stay clear of those atrocious packages of hot chocolate?”

Jesse let out a whistle, a grin plastered on his face, before he nodded and replied: “Yes ma’am. Ain’t nothin’ packaged toppin’ that. That was damn fine.”

He paused, his empty cup raised towards her politely requesting another, before he raised an eyebrow at her. “Still ain’t quitin smoking though.”

Mercy laughed lightly at his joke. “One out of two is a victory when it comes to you, Jesse McCree. Even I know I’m not that gifted of a miracle worker.”

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it’s post holidays but whatever.

also this one is more - vignetty.

also i changed its title like 4 times.

also, let’s play a game called “can we actually link together most of these holiday fics into one universe?”

the answer is yes.

8 of them can be linked together ha ha ha (if you wish)

Here’s what it would look like: Last Christmas I Gave you My Heart [Please Come Home for Christmas], Auld Lang Syne [And a Happy New Year], Baby It’s Cold Outside [Turn the Lights On], I’ll be Home for Christmas [For the Holidays You Can’t Beat Home Sweet Home], It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year [Kiss me Underneath the Mistletoe], Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time [Ransack the Mall, Shop Until you Lose Your Mind], Merry Christmas Darling [Take a Walk with Your Favourite Girl], I’ll Have a Blue Christmas Without You [Christmas Calling - Bright Lights Falling]

also there is One More Xmas fic left. Finally.

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time [ Ransack the Mall, Shop Until You Lose Your Mind ]

Étienne rolled over in bed and tried to find Edward, in order to curl up around him and take advantage of his body heat, but instead, the spot beside him was empty, if a little warm. He furrowed his face in Edward’s pillow and for a moment, it was sufficient, until even that wasn’t warm enough and he heard movement coming from somewhere else in the room. He knew it was late – or more, like early. He ignored it at first, his brain too sleep-lagged to properly care, or process things, but when he heard the noise again, he stirred, curiosity getting the best of him.

“Ed?” He asked, even if it sounded less like “Ed” and more like a mutated groan.

There was movement again in the room, until the bed dipped and Étienne recognised the familiar scent of Edward. He moved towards the warm body and reached for whatever part of his boyfriend he could find first, which ended up being an elbow.

“Early. Bed.” He said, making Edward chuckle.

“You go back to sleep, Teddy, I have to get ready.”

Étienne frowned, but then relaxed when he felt a gentle hand run through his hair. Still, Edward wasn’t slipping back under the blankets and that only put a slight damper on his current bliss. “Time?”

“Close to four thirty.”

Étienne frowned again, even if he was half-asleep. It’s what got him to sit up and give Edward a puzzled look, even if the look was more of a squint and his eyes were mostly still shut, “Remind me again, why?”

It was a tradition, Edward told him, when poor people lined the mall to get good deals on televisions and bread makers, because limited amount of stock and capitalism. Where every year, on Boxing Day, he and his mother went to the mall to get things they had been eyeing at bargain prices and where poor employees went in late Christmas Day to get ready. Edward had asked Étienne if he wanted to come along, but Étienne had told him, that even though he loved him dearly, and even though he got along well with Edward’s mother, there was absolutely no way in hell that he would go anywhere near a mall, on Boxing Day. Ever. Especially at this God forsaken time.

Edward had called him soft.

Étienne told him he needed at least some sleep.

Edward had told him it was his loss.

Étienne had told him to have fun and had even given him fifty dollars to “get something nice.”

Edward had thrown a pillow at him. (But he’d kept the money. A gift was a gift. And he could do a lot of damage with a fifty.)

“Because, it’s capitalism, baby,” He said with a laugh to his voice and Étienne groaned. “And, also, we really need a new toaster.” He paused as he put on a pair of pants, “Gotta have a hearty breakfast so we have energy for bargains! Also, by getting an early start we can be first in line – all part of the Strategy, Curly, you sure you don’t want in? We could use the extra set of hands.”

Étienne made a face at that – he wasn’t sure he would ever understand the logic behind such suffering, but if it made Edward happy, who was he to stop him? Hell, he didn’t even go Boxing Day shopping back home – and stores opened at 1pm back home! He had nearly fainted when Edward had told him stores here opened at normal times and people lined up even earlier. He had heard all about the Strategy so many times that he still wasn’t entirely sure how it worked out, but Edward and Mrs. Murphy swore by it and he wasn’t about to argue. He valued his spot in the good graces of Mrs. Murphy – he’d heard what happened to those who fell out of the good graces of Mrs. Murphy. (It wasn’t pretty.)

“God speed,” He chose to say instead and plopped back down in bed, pulling the covers over himself.

Edward chuckled softly and tucked him in, before placing a kiss to his forehead, “Be good – we should be back this evening, maybe earlier, depends. Anyways, Dad’s staying home, but he’ll be glued to the TV – World Juniors and Spengler start today. You’re more than welcome to watch with him – and don’t worry, I got you some real beer if you want – it’s in the back of the fridge.”

Étienne made a sound that could have been acknowledgement, but Edward didn’t stay to find out and instead headed out, while Étienne fell back asleep.

–

When Étienne deigned it was late enough to get up, he padded out of Edward’s old childhood bedroom and made his way to the main floor. He briefly remembered Edward telling him he was off to the mall, what felt like hours before, and true to his boyfriend’s word, he found Mr. Murphy sitting in the living room sofa, sporting his Team Canada sweater, with the TV on.

It was a good thing Étienne had already previously met Edward’s parents, for this would have been a much more daunting morning had he not. It wasn’t that Edward’s parents weren’t nice, but between the two of them, Mrs. Murphy was much easier to read than her husband. Mrs. Murphy was warm and welcoming. She was easy with words, a quick hug and she had a killer sense of humour. Her husband, on the other hand, was a man of few words.

Mr. Murphy was tall, built like a mountain, very strong and very intimidating looking. He had a full head of very dark hair, an intelligent look in his hazel eyes and sharp features. Étienne believed Edward would look like his father in thirty or so years, if he was half a foot taller and worked on the rigs for twenty odd years. Mr. Murphy was a family man who had done what he had needed to do to support a wife and two children. He had made sacrifices and had worked hard to make sure his family never needed for anything. He liked his sports channel, he liked his beer, and he fiercely loved his family.

From what Edward had told him, his father was proud of his province, loved where he was from, loved to take his truck out for a ride, and had strong conservative values. He and Edward had not always seen eye to eye and for a long time, Edward had been convinced his father would disown him the moment he found out he was gay, but as it turned out, Mr. Murphy equally loved his son fiercely. Over the years after Edward’s coming out, they had mended their broken bridges and had actually learnt to get to know one another. Now, at least, Edward knew that even if his father was more of the silent type and didn’t always express his feelings, and even if they didn’t always agree on politics, his father still wanted what was best for him and had his back. Therefore, it had been a relief when Mr. Murphy hadn’t told Étienne to leave and instead had invited him to sit at the table, when Edward had brought him over, a few summers ago. (And if anyone asked, Étienne had not been a nervous mess at the time. At all.)

It was why Étienne felt quite at ease (or, at ease) politely greeting Mr. Murphy, making himself something to eat, and then getting comfortable on the living room loveseat afterwards with his sketchbook and phone, while Mr. Murphy gave him a quiet play by play of what had happened up until now with the games.

–

Étienne ended up spending most of his morning and early afternoon watching hockey with Mr. Murphy. Even if Team Canada wasn’t playing, Mr. Murphy watched the other games to see what Team Canada could eventually face, if they got to play these teams, or when they would play them. The man certainly knew his hockey and was quite enthused about the sport, if Étienne was to judge by the comments he kept making. He even switched between the World Juniors tournament and the Spengler cup, but only during breaks and intermissions, since the Juniors’ had more at stake than the Spengler – or so Mr. Murphy said. Étienne didn’t mind and kept up with the games as he doodled away in his sketchbook.

“I remember back in 2015 when Connor McDavid came back. There was a lot of hype around that year’s Team Canada – a lot of talent as well. The great thing about this is you have all this up and coming talent, but you also get these surprises. You never know who’ll shine. Anything is possible.” He said and Étienne nodded, not quite sure what to add to that. “Hope Team Canada makes it far this year.” He added.

“I don’t see why they shouldn’t – they have a strong defence and that Dufour has a pretty solid forecheck. But they’re in a tight group and the other teams seem to have a lot of dept as well. Plus, Switzerland can be surprising and both Finland and Russia are juggernauts. They’ll have to be careful.”

Mr. Murphy sat up a little straighter and looked at Étienne, surprised, “Didn’t think you knew your hockey that well, son,” Étienne shrugged, even if his cheeks pinked a little.

“I follow the tournament – my sister volunteered the two years it was in Montreal. It’s an intensive game – more creative than regular hockey.”

Mr. Murphy nodded sagely, “Who would’ve thought the art kid knew so much about hockey?” He laughed and luckily, Étienne had had enough talks with Mr. Murphy (even if they were few) to know that he was only joking and that “art kid” was more of am endearment than an insult.

“I am absolutely full of surprises, Mr. Murphy,” Mr. Murphy laughed even louder and Étienne couldn’t help but grin.

“You know, I think your old man might actually like me,” He wrote to Edward, even if his boyfriend wouldn’t see his message until he got back home – or in his mother’s car.

–

It was indeed evening when Edward and his mother returned, loaded with bags and Étienne and Mr. Murphy helped them unload the car. (Étienne stayed inside but carried the bags from the door to the kitchen – it was cold outside and he didn’t have polar bear skin, unlike his boyfriend – or his boyfriend’s father, who was going from the car to the door in nothing but his slippers and what he had been wearing earlier.)

“I see this was a productive shopping trip,” Étienne said as a means of greeting once the last of the bags were in.

“It was, but I met my quota of people for the rest of the year. There were so many people, oh my God, but my mom and I still managed to get everything we wanted and then some,” He high-fived his mother as she walked by and Étienne shook his head, amused, “The Strategy, once more, proved to be flawless,” Étienne still wasn’t sure he understood the folly behind this madness, but he supposed there were many things that he did that Edward did not understand either.

“Good thing the year ends soon.” Étienne said, grinning as Edward made a face.

“Why am I not even surprised you said such a thing?”

“I am a gift, Murphy, you need to appreciate it.”

Edward stuck out his tongue, but Étienne only laughed as he helped Edward out of his jacket and hung it in the closet, “Jokes put aside, you look beat, d’you want me to run you a bath after you put everything away?”

“Yes, please, you’re the absolute best; so, how was your day? And what’s this with my father actually liking you?”

Étienne recapped his day as he helped Edward empty out the bags and told him about the games he had watched. He paused every now and again as Edward showed him his purchases of the day and once they were done, Étienne kept his promise and ran Edward a bath with extra bubble bath.

If Edward nearly fell asleep in the tub, Étienne blamed it on the “Strategy.”

FIN

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