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The McMansion Hell Yearbook: 1975
Howdy, folks! We’re halfway through the 70s, and I thought I’d celebrate with a time capsule house stuck weirdly enough, in the 80s. Our house this time comes to us from Fairfield County, Connecticut, and while it may not be an obvious contender on the exterior, I promise you won’t be disappointed once we head through that door.
This house, despite its modest exterior, boasts 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and just over 5300 square feet. It can be yours for just over $2.2 million USD. I know you’re dying to see what’s inside, so I won’t keep you any longer.
Lawyer Foyer
As you can see, painting the walls white did not take the 70s out of this house. The disappointing part is that this is the room with the most vestiges of its 70s past - that wrought iron railing, pink linoleum, and pseudo-gothic chandelier definitely affirm that originally this house was much, much groovier before its 80s redux.
Great Room
The realtor described this house as “transitional” which in some cases is a polite way of saying “trapped between stylistic movements and terrified to death of choosing one.”
Sitting Room
Alright, alright, here’s one for the 80s aesthetic blogs. You’re welcome.
Dining Room
As a form of economic stimulus, I am willing to accept giant cabinets and twee bird knickknacks. Speaking of giant cabinets, that one is, like, hearse-sized. How many candelabras and cloth napkins could one family possibly possess?
Also, for some reason, the listing did not include any pictures of the kitchen, so we’ll have to go right into the master bedroom.
Master Bedroom
Even in the 80s, was there ever a time where this aesthetic didn’t look, well, grandmotherly?
Bedroom 2
I’m moving in a few weeks and my back hurts just thinking about trying to lift that furniture!!!!
Bonus Room
I have to give credit where credit is due: this room is cool, and I would absolutely chill in it. Which goes to prove how deeply uncool these rich people are for not using it for chilling or any other activities.
Rec Room
The drop-ceiling/can light combo is somewhat rare in terms of McMansion bonus rooms, as is that diagonal wood paneling which I unironically stan. Forget shiplap!!!
Alright, that’s it for our interior. Now to check out the rear exterior which proves once and for all that this house is, in fact, a McMansion.
Rear Exterior
Honestly, I don’t know what kind of house this is - my guess is that it’s, like, a post-split-level, whatever that means. Either way, it’s super tacky and I’m glad I found it so I could share it with all of you. Check back here soon for another 70s house, as well as a much-needed update to the Brutalism Post.
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CHAPTER FIVE: KUDO STREET
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When Kudo Street was first established, it was what the name suggests; a street. However, businesses there were able to pick up at a rapid growth without humans' intervention because Taishi was a secluded magic town so it became a favourite stop for magic merchants from all over the world. They mostly brought in potion ingredients and recipes and pentagram scriptures since those were tough to find after practitioners had to find new lands when the purge happened. It wasn't long before words spread among them that Kudo Street had everything that they needed, which was all it took for the practitioners to start teleporting to Taishi.
Demands then began to skyrocket, attracting traders to settle down in Taishi to open all kinds of shops on the street and supply magical goods, even rare ones, for local practitioners and non. Its popularity only grew bigger ever since and from there, little by little, the street expanded into the commercial park that it is today. Kudo Street now houses hundreds of stores where you can find anything magical you can think of and wish for.
"Come on, now," Atsumu calls to get you off the marble platform, "or the next teleporter will bump into you."
You let out one last pant as you exit the cubicle, "I'm tired."
"You're so out of shape," Osamu comments. The three of you walk together following the paved walkway towards the hustle and bustle up ahead.
"I'm not!" you snap at him, "obviously a girl can't carry two boys who are bigger than her??"
He responds in a mocking voice, "oBviOusLy a gIrL caN't cArRy twO bOYs whO aRe-"
"Damn, why are there so many people?" Atsumu cuts him off, directing your and Osamu's attention forward and indirectly stopping your bickering. He's right. You can see heavy traffic at the entrance, which is a huge black metal archway with climbing red roses decorating it. Its apex holds golden letters that spell out "Kudo Street".
"Wow, there are a lot of fairies today," you take notice of the numerous specks of glitters the size of a thumb flying in between people.
"Don't get lost," Atsumu grabs your hand, worried that you'd get separated from them in the crowd because of the distraction.
"Oh yeah, I think they opened a few more shops here," Osamu also watches the winged tiny people buzzing everywhere in all directions, "business must be good for them."
"Well, why won't it be?" Atsumu joins, "not like we can get fairy dust anywhere else. I read they're accepting strawberries as their currency too now. One strawberry equals five blueberries."
"Love how their economy is growing while ours is failing. Their prices have gone up, you know," Osamu comments, "100 grams of fairy dust is now 50 blueberries! Can't believe it used to be just 10 blueberries."
"Who cares, I'd pay them as many blueberries as they want. They're so adorable in their glittery outfits!" you coo at two fairies carrying a strawberry together by its sepals, flying across your face before landing on a tree branch to eat the fruit.
As soon as you pass through the arch, the stone walkway is spread out into multiple directions, connecting shops together on either side of it. Due to the unplanned growth of the street, various types of shops are scattered without a pattern. However, there are directories all over the place to guide you so before going further, you make a stop at a nearby one.
"Should we go to the new stocks shop first?" you point a finger on the map, sifting through names under the category titled "Potion Ingredients". "What's its name again?"
"Uh, what was it? It has a cringy name," Atsumu thinks aloud.
"Is it this one?" your finger stops at "Stocks-holm Syndrome".
"Lol yeah, that one," Osamu laughs, unironically entertained. "That's smart."
"You gotta get a better sense of humour, man," Atsumu snorts, "that's east from here. Let's go."
"As if you have a better one," Osamu retorts as the three of you start walking (and bickering) again towards the east.
"What does stocks have anything to do with the syndrome anyway?" Atsumu lifts an eyebrow at him.
"Bet they just thought it's cool to use a One Direction song as their name," you roll your eyes.
"Ew, do you really think only One Direction knows that syndrome?" Atsumu makes a face, "and does One Direction think they're cool for using it in their song?"
"Bet they just thought it's gonna make them sound smart," Osamu scoffs.
"Shut up, it's a good song and oh my God, you losers also listen to them. Stop dissing!" you hiss, hurt that your brothers are being disrespectful towards the most talented band in the world.
"I only listen to WMYB and everybody does so it doesn't count," Atsumu shrugs.
"Dude," Osamu looks at him in disbelief, "I think only fans could say What Makes You Beautiful's acronym in one breath effortlessly so you better shut up now."
"Fuck off, Samu. Oh wow, there's a new potion shop," Atsumu diverts the topic not so elegantly.
But you and Osamu take the bait and stop in your tracks thanks to the small crowd outside of the shop. Its glass panel door makes a delightful tinkling sound every time someone pushes it open. In the window display, you take notice of the cute potion bottles lined up neatly on a white fur mat. Multiple "Pink Potions' Opening Sale!" posters are also pasted on the glass wall. From where you're standing, you can tell that every corner of the place is painted with pastel pink, but what's really catching your attention to go inside for a better look is the complementing white and gold interior decoration.
"Let's go in!" you rush inside, leaving your brothers no choice other than to follow you.
The inside of the shop is as pretty as you expected it to be; the floor and poles are made of shiny marble, there is a chandelier hanging in the middle of the ceiling and potions are arranged on glass racks and labeled properly by their names and functions. Apart from that, you're also wowed by the products' packaging. It's not often for ready-made potions to be sold aesthetically so you're very intrigued by the glass vessels of different sizes and shapes that they come in. And the corks are pink too! Usually, they all are just packed in boring cylindrical bottles.
You go through the aisles to see what type of potions they have and mostly, they're all common ones for healing (flu, insomnia, diarrhea, rashes, etc.) and non-healing (iris colouring, muscle builder, bone growth, hair extension, etc.) purposes. Seeing how the shop focuses a lot on its branding, you are quite suspicious of its quality. You take one of the test tube shaped vessel that holds nail colouring potion and study the directions of use label that is stamped on it:
"1. Consume potion after a proper meal. 2. Colour will show after 5-10 minutes."
Okay, that's pretty normal for a nail colouring potion.
"CAUTION: Use only as directed. Seek healer's advice if there are allergy reactions or discomfort after use."
That's normal too.
"Product is guaranteed to take effect for up to one month or we will return your money!"
Oh wow, just a month? That's shit.
On one hand, a healing potion's quality is usually defined by how effective it is for curing your illnesses and diseases. On the other hand, potions with non-healing properties (usually for body enhancements or alterations) are judged by how long its effects would last on one's body so one month is terrible. Good alteration potions should last you at least three months but oh well, there's no harm in trying this cute little stuff.
You then bring the bottle with you to search for Atsumu, who you find is also looking at some potions two aisles away. He reaches for one of them and inspects its ingredient label, nodding away to himself. You arrive at his side and read the potion's name tag.
"'Sleep Well, Sweet Dreams'? Why do you want sweet dreams?" you frown at him.
"Why don't I want sweet dreams?" Atsumu retorts, frowning back at you.
"Will it work?" Osamu appears from behind you, almost making you drop the bottle in your hand.
"I doubt it," you remark, "pretty stuff is usually useless."
"The ingredients look legit though," Atsumu lifts his shoulders, "guess I'll see if it works or not."
"So you're getting that?" you prod.
"Yeah," he shrugs again.
"Ok then, Tsumu-nii channnnnn," you loop yourself around his arm with a sweet smile on your face, "can you pay for mine too, pleeeeeease? It's for my nails."
"EUGH," Atsumu rolls his eyes, "leech!" but takes the potion that you picked anyway before heading for the counter, with you still hanging onto him like a koala.
He places the two bottles on the counter and at the same time, Osamu slides another one in quietly.
"Tsumu, can I get this," he whispers.
Atsumu clicks his tongue, eyes gawking at his twin, "oi!"
"Pleeease," Osamu averts his gaze, embarrassed that the cashier is watching the drama that is enfolding before him.
Atsumu grabs Osamu's bottle to take a quick look at the label. "Taste bud enhancer?" he questions.
"I wanna taste the difference between normal salt and sea salt," Osamu explains his intention, still whispering.
Atsumu gives him a disbelief look, "weird ass bitch."
"Fine, I'll put it back," Osamu pulls a face, extending his hand out to Atsumu.
"Gosh, just take it," Atsumu returns the potion back to the cashier instead of Osamu's hand.
"So... one receipt?" the cashier asks for confirmation, not missing the grin on Osamu's face.
Atsumu sighs, "yes, please."
Ah, yes. The curse of being an elder sibling; having to fund your younger siblings' ridiculous purchases along with your own.
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Dick Grayson Headcanons
before fans go crazy… THESE ARE ALL JUST MY OPINION
How do they feel about people shorter/taller than them? Honestly, he doesn’t care either way. He’s super laid back about it.
What are they like on social media? (What’s their username, profile pic, etc.) His username is definitely a pun about his name no doubt about it and his profile picture is goofy as hell but somehow he still looks really hot?? Like excuse you. He’s pretty active on social media whether it be posting embarrassing photos of his siblings or tagging Babs and Wally in memes.
Their sexuality? BICON. We stan a bisexual king
Preferred weather? S U N S H I N E
What’s their sleeping schedule? Dick is THAT guy. The guy who’s up for a workout at 6 am. He can function on little to no sleep (I’m jealous) Don’t get me wrong, this boy loves his sleep but he’s not Satan if he doesn’t get a solid 8 hours.
Favorite music? Unironically and unapolegetically anything that came out in the year 2008.
How’s their cooking? He’s not a bad cook by any means but Gordon Ramsey definitely roasted him on Twitter when he tweeted him a picture of the chicken parmesan he made the other night.
It’s movie night, what movie do they pick? Most of the time he’ll automatically pick a Disney classic but last movie night at the manor he chose Phantom of the Opera and may or may not have pissed Alfred off by hanging from a chandelier during the opening song.
How would they hold up in a pillow war? Right now he’s the two year reigning champion of the annual Wayne pillow fight. Three years ago Damian won. There was weaponry involved. Definitely cuts and bruises. Dick was not happy to give up his title.
What’s their sleeping position? On his stomach, flailed across the entire queen sized bed.
Who do they go to for comfort? Dick has an incredible support system, but he usually talks to Wally or Babs when he’s upset.
Something small that they enjoy? Reposting embarrassing photos of Bruce that tabloids have shared on Facebook
How do they feel about physical contact by others? Dick Grayson lives for this shit. He’s just a physically affectionate person whether it be platonic or romantic.
What is enough to bring them to tears? The No Man’s Land scene from Wonder Woman was definitely a recent one.
Biggest pet peeve? He’s super laid back so it takes a lot to get under his skin, but he can’t stand kill joys
How well do they take care of themselves? Dick is the epitome of good hygiene and self care.
What’s something they like that may be surprising to others? He’s actually super in to classic literature. He’s a pretty boy so apparently it’s strange for him to be well read.
Do they consider others family? Yes! If he cares about you, you’re family.
Any bad habits that they have? At times he’s can be a little self critical
What’s their idea of a perfect vacation? Lol what’s a vacation
Do they get lost easily? Will they ask for directions if they are? Nah. He’s gonna wing it.
The strangest thing they have ever seen? The kid grew up fighting crime with a man dressed as a bat. What ISN’T strange that he’s seen?
How well do they accept advice? He listens. It doesn’t mean that he’ll follow it to a T
How much do they swear? He tries not to in front of Damian or any of the youngsters that he’s around and he definitely doesn’t swear as much as Jason but he does. His swears more in bed than anywhere else.
How do they take advice given to them? He accepts it.
Do they like being in pictures? He likes it so much that he’s constantly photo bombing at Galas and other important events. It’s like he’s got a sixth sense for when a camera is out.
Is there anything they’re bad at? I wouldn’t say that he’s necessarily bad at this, because he’s a charming guy, but if he actually likes someone, he’s a delightfully awkward mess. Mostly he’s not able to NOT use puns.
What’s their morning schedule? Wake up, coffee, work out, shower, breakfast, kick ass.
Any past injuries? Nothing overly traumatic. When you were in the circus then go to fighting crime at such an early age, you’re bound to get banged up a little bit along the way.
Something that disgusts them? The fact that there are people in the world who don’t appreciate the humor of memes.
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Woke up to see that @devotedlystarstruckartisan tagged me in a thing, so here we go!
Rules: answer the questions in a new post and tag 10 blogs you would like to get to know better
Age : Twenty-Something. I'm sure I've mentioned somewhere, but you gotta work for it.
Birthplace : Hell, almost literally
Current time : 1002
Drink you last had : I haven't had anything yet this morning, but I'm making tea as I type this
Easiest person to talk to : Probably the Brother and Parents to be honest
Favorite song : Uhh, Just My Type by Saint Motel, Sloppy Seconds by Watsky, I Love You Like an Alcoholic by the Taxpayers, Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeroes, the Roll the Bones album by Shakey Graves, and Tenuousness by Andrew Bird, also I unironically like Wonder wall by Oasis, provided it isn't actually performed by Oasis
Grossest memory : Once I panic-punched my first boyfriend (ex-boyfriend shortly thereafter) in the face for attempting to French Kiss me without giving me a heads up to say yay or nay (I would have said nay)
Hogwarts house : Every time I take a Hogwarts House quiz, I either get Slytherin or Ravenclaw, so I guess it depends on whether or not I can tell which answers are the "evil" answers (because all Slytherins are evil, amirite?)
In love with : Myself. Have you met me? I'm a fucking delight
Jealous of people : Not really, sometimes it'll happen, but I'm already low energy, I don't need to waste any on things I can't change
Killed someone : Oh my God, yesterday I almost hit Sewer Cat, if that counts. They're fine, but they're lucky I'm not one of those assholes that goes 50 down our street
Love at first sight or should I walk by you again : If you're in it for the bedroom fun times, probably just find someone else, but it's a valiant effort
Middle name : Haha, not today Techno-Fey
Number of siblings : One blood sibling. But I tend to adopt people by force, so if we're counting those too, I've got Norbi and Woof as well
Person you last called : I had to check, and it was Voicemail, because I live in a dead zone and wanted to see if the people at the comics shop ever called me back about part time work. They did not.
Question you are always asked : "When are you going to finish The Turning?" Not anytime soon, man, I wish it was otherwise but I'm Lame, please leave me to my misery.
Reasons to smile : Man, anything can make you happy if you let it
Song you last sang : Chandelier by Sia, I've been singing it a lot because Uncharted 4 has a lot of Chandelier swinging in it
Time you woke up : 700, but I refused to get out of bed till 930
Underwear colour : Why is this a question?
Worst habbit : I pick at my cuticles and its a bad time
X-rays : They're pretty cool, I guess. Don't give you any super powers, tho.
Your favorite food : Steak, Sushi, or a really well made Burger
Zodiac sign : Capricorn, they never get any love, which is rude because they're basically sea monsters
I tag : Man, I can't even name ten blogs off the top of my head. Uhh, @wooferdill, @willowriverspiritwriter, @spicynorbi (or @spiceeh), @lu-n-gs, @sakujen and I'm tagging the Brother even though I know he won't do it: @toxicrain23
That's all I have, so please accept this picture of my dog to make up for not having 10 blogs:
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