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Adam may be the first man, but he will never be as iconic as Ron Swanson

I need a professional's opinion: cutest shark species? Hard mode: not Whale Sharks

Impossible to answer, they're all cute. As usual, instead of picking a favorite, I'll pick one that's just been on my mind recently.

And this time it's swell sharks! An iconic near shore shark of Pacific North America, these catsharks are named for their ability to balloon up and jam themselves in the rock crevices that they call home. They're also very cute in general, and love the same rock reefs that I do. Just look at them:

Like many species of cat shark, they're also fluorescent! When exposed to uv light, they glow green. This phenomena was discovered only recently, and it's unclear why it evolved at all:

They're a favorite in temperate shark touch tanks due to their low activity, amiable nature, and are the exact species I was referring to iny Ron Swanson meme post.

I get the impression that MAiD doesn't receive a lot of widespread discussion because the cases of individuals who have proceeded with voluntary assisted suicide due to conditions that can be alleviated are rather isolated (if not straight up unable to be confirmed), and a lot of the information surrounding the matter appear to be vague- or at the very least, merely speculative. Still, with the present housing crisis (the wait list for assisted housing in my county is 14 years btw) and our poor disability assistance programs, it's not at all a stretch to insist that coercion or financial destitution can be an element in applying for assisted suicide. it's at least worth...not letting right wingers be the ones to grip the conversation. Their concern for the disabled ends at how much they can be used to advocate for privatized healthcare. Bro I hate looking up stuff on this subject and just seeing mfs with ron swanson icons posting "just like national SOCIALIST Germany...."

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ok I think we're all in agreement that it was the most beautiful and heart-crushingly bittersweet thing in media in a while goddamNIT

but 'Nick Offerman is in it, fucking delivering, and there's also like at least 11 cheeky winks at his most iconic moments as Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec' was NOT on my bingo card

Frosty Ruins “Lisa The Beauty Queen” Simpsons S4E4

I've got a love hate relationship with the Simpsons. On the one hand it's a classic piece of culture from the 90's and one of the most iconic cartoons of all time. However it's also full of propaganda and is written by a degenerate. It's not worth writing a general criticism or commentary on the Simpsons because everyone has seen it and everyone has talked about it so I'm just going to focus on this particular episode titled Lisa The Beauty Queen.

Every comedy based cartoon has that one character that made you groan when you found out the new episode would be focused on that character. Nobody wants a Brian heavy episode of Family Guy, a Peggy episode of King Of The Hill and quite possibly the most dissapointing...a Lisa heavy episode of the Simpsons. Lisa as a character is the embodiment of everything wrong with the show. She's there to be the voice of intelligent reason, the moral compass and since the intelligence, reason and morals she embodies are those of the creator who has none of those things it makes her a retarded amoral drain on the show and the viewer.

See the Simpsons is a satire of the American family, and like most satire the elements being drawn in for criticism often are enjoyable unironically if you don't share the perspectives of the writer. Ron Swanson was the best and most intelligent character on Parks and Rec despite being created to mock libertarians. Rorschach is the best character in Watchmen and the true hero of the story despite the creator intending him to be a dirty bigoted moron. The same is true of The satire in the Simpsons. Sometimes they get it right and sometimes they get it very wrong.

Now Lisa is not just the comedy straight man, she's the anti-comedy. She's the eternal bummer, she makes the show not fun and serves the show only to create drama and cause problems. In this episode her issue is she's depressed because someone drew a cartoon caricature of her that made her feel ugly. The premise is then Homer entering her into a beauty pageant to boost her confidence.

There's absolutely no innocent reason for adults to try to make children look as appealing as possible and then sit and watch them perform. The idea that it's empowering or helps their confidence is absolutely insane. How can anyone feel good about being told here's a long list of unnatural things you need to do to look beautiful and then be gawked at judged and for the most part lose a competition based on something you mostly cannot completely alter. Because there's only one winner, so really only one or two might walk away feeling better about themselves, while all the rest will feel worse. And I'm just talking about women in general, all of this is a hundred times more sick being done with fucking 7 year olds. The parents who push their kids into it are disgusting, the people who put the competitions together are disgusting, and everyone who judges or watches them is disgusting.

Now some people might think the episode is actually criticizing child pageants and they'd be wrong. What the episode does is pay lip service to criticism and offers half hearted commentary on an issue only vaguely related. Like they have the pageant sponsored by a cigarette company using it as a way to advertise to children...what they are criticizing is tobacco companies and advertising...not child pageants. Or they'll show some of the bad behaviour but don't take a stance on it. For example they mention one of the contestants getting lash implants but the only comment on children getting cosmetic surgery (even though their example is goofy) is that it's not illegal everywhere...and even Lisa...the sensible and intelligent character there to be the moral compass is gazing at the girls implants admiringly and then they move on with the pageant. There's never a skewering of the concept of child pageants and any commentary on them serves the function of normalizing it rather than demonizing it as it should be. It's being presented as a way to boost young girls confidence. Lisa never has an issue with any of this until she see's how she's being used to advertise smoking. She even says later it successfully made her feel better about herself.

Now I'll leave it to you to decide why a man who's on Epsteins flight logs might write an episode where he encourages child pageants as confidence boosters for girls 7-9. Oh speaking of which one of the girls in the pageant was named "Tina Epstein." So yeah not only is this a Lisa episode but it's an episode where we have to sit through a take on child pageants that's anything but denouncing it as nothing but sick and disgusting pedophile fodder and is nothing but harmful and totally retarded.

I'm not even talking about the fact that this episode is not even true to it's own characters. If the point of the episode wasn't to normalize child pageants then Lisa would be totally against this as a concept as well. Opposing this sort of thing is one of the only thing feminists have right...and yet this normally militant feminist character is dancing around on a stage in tights singing patriotic songs to draw a connection between patriotism and parading children around for pedophiles. They even parade Lisa in front of the troops "as a reminder of what they are fighting" and say isn't she beautiful.

Truly one of the worst episodes of the Simpsons, even all the annoying pedophile stuff aside there wasn't anything funny, there were no side or background jokes that stood out to save it from being total trash. It was a totally serious episode with a totally despicible message.

TAG GAME: EIGHT SHOWS TO GET TO KNOW ME

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BOY MEETS WORLD - ultimate nostalgia show for me. i grew up with these characters, theyre like family.

Favorite Character: Eric Matthews

DOWNTON ABBEY - I am an absolute sucker for good idealized period dramas, and i cant get enough of this show. I hope they keep making wierd fanfic-like movies forever lol

Favorite Character: Thomas Barrow

THE GOLDEN GIRLS - Best comfort show of all time. I love multi camera sitcoms and how they are essentially plays, and the dialogue is iconic. And honestly, living with your best friends in miami and going on tons of dates and having fun is so aspirational lol

Favorite Character: Dorothy Zbornak

PARKS AND REC - Another show where the characters mean so much to me. this show along with himym basically got me through college. also the idea of finding my work family and finding purpose in a career is very aspirational for me.

Favorite Character: Ron Swanson

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER - Another show i watched on almost a continuous loop throughout college. I basically am Ted for better or worse lol. And I have a super tight-knit group of forever friends in real life.

Favorite Character: Ted Mosby

TED LASSO - Solid contender for favorite show of all time. really wonderful show with great characters and great humor. I could rewatch it a thousand times and never get tired of it.

Favorite Character: Ted Lasso/Jamie Tartt

WEDNESDAY -  Latest hyperfixation almost entirely because I love the character of Tyler Galpin so much. Also because the ending between him and wednesday is so upsettingly ambiguous, i just cant let it go.

Favorite Character: Tyler Galpin

SCHITT'S CREEK - One of the more delightful shows ive ever watched. and the theme of finding purpose, love, and happiness later in life is pretty important to me.

Favorite Character: David Rose

TAGGING (no pressure): @beautyofattolia @cosmic-lullaby @chivalry-fell @glitzandshadows @saaliyah @mister-outer-space @redhoodedstepchild

it's a pretty good looking shirt tbh, there are worse fashion icons to be inspired by than ron swanson. probably. maybe.

Yeah, unfortunately I'm finding that I look pretty good dressed l like an absolute prep. I'll have to stick my middle finger up at myself 🤣😅

my proudest achievement: i made an rp blog for Ron Swanson and posted once. It was just an icon with the word 'no.' very in character of me

Trope chats: Grumpy x sunshine

In the realm of storytelling, character dynamics play a crucial role in capturing audience attention and evoking emotional resonance. One such trope that has gained popularity is the "Grumpy x Sunshine" dynamic, a narrative device that pairs a gruff, cynical, or reserved character with an optimistic, cheerful, and often effervescent counterpart. This essay delves into the evolution of the Grumpy x Sunshine trope, explores its enduring appeal, and examines the impact it has on societal perceptions and the media world.

The roots of the Grumpy x Sunshine trope can be traced through literary history, finding echoes in classic tales where contrasting personalities provided a dynamic backdrop for character development. However, the trope gained prominence in the 20th and 21st centuries as storytelling embraced more nuanced characterizations and explored the complexities of human relationships.

Literary Origins: Classic literature often featured pairs with opposing temperaments, such as the stoic Mr. Darcy and lively Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." These early instances laid the foundation for the evolving dynamic between grumpy and sunshine characters.

Contemporary Television and Film: The Grumpy x Sunshine trope found renewed vigor in television and film, particularly in romantic comedies and dramas. Iconic duos like Mulder and Scully from "The X-Files" or Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope from "Parks and Recreation" exemplify the trope's emergence in modern storytelling.

The enduring appeal of the Grumpy x Sunshine trope lies in its ability to create a captivating tension between opposites, offering a dynamic narrative that explores not only romance but also friendship and personal growth.

Dynamic Character Interplay: The contrast between a grumpy character, often harboring a jaded worldview, and a sunshine character, radiating optimism, creates a dynamic interplay that engages the audience. The tension between their personalities often serves as a driving force for the narrative.

Emotional Resonance: The trope resonates with audiences on an emotional level as it mirrors real-life dynamics. Viewers relate to the idea that individuals with differing outlooks and attitudes can complement each other, offering a sense of balance and emotional fulfillment.

The Grumpy x Sunshine trope has implications beyond the realm of fiction, influencing societal perceptions and expectations in relationships and interpersonal dynamics.

Realism and Balance: The trope encourages the recognition that a healthy relationship involves a balance of perspectives. It challenges stereotypes by illustrating that opposites can attract and, in fact, contribute to each other's personal growth.

Media Representation: The trope has played a role in diversifying media representation by breaking away from traditional character archetypes. Grumpy and sunshine characters can be of any gender, age, or background, contributing to a more inclusive and relatable portrayal of relationships.

IV. Impact on the Media World:

The Grumpy x Sunshine trope has left an indelible mark on the media landscape, influencing storytelling across various platforms and genres.

Genre Diversification: The trope has permeated various genres, from romantic comedies to action films, showcasing its versatility and adaptability to different narrative contexts.

Fan Engagement: Audiences often gravitate towards stories that feature the Grumpy x Sunshine dynamic, leading to increased fan engagement, fanfiction, and online communities dedicated to exploring and celebrating these character dynamics.

The Grumpy x Sunshine trope, born from classic literature and evolved through the dynamics of contemporary storytelling, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless appeal. Beyond the realms of fiction, this trope challenges societal expectations and contributes to a more nuanced understanding of relationships and personal growth. As the media world continues to evolve, the Grumpy x Sunshine dynamic remains a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to reflect, influence, and shape our perceptions of the world and the relationships within it.

Ron Swanson, the deadpan, mustachioed character from the television series "Parks and Recreation," possesses a unique and rugged charm that has endeared him to fans. While Ron's attractiveness may not align with conventional Hollywood standards, it lies in his authenticity, confidence, and unwavering principles. His burly physique and iconic mustache exude a no-nonsense charisma that sets him apart, making him a distinctive and attractive figure.

As a potential life partner, Ron Swanson's qualities extend beyond his outward appearance. Beneath his gruff exterior lies a man of integrity, loyalty, and a surprising tenderness that he often hides beneath his stoic demeanor. Ron's commitment to his principles, including his love for woodworking, the outdoors, and a good steak, adds a layer of authenticity to his character. His unwavering loyalty to his friends and colleagues, coupled with a deadpan sense of humor, creates a dynamic and intriguing personality.

In a romantic relationship, Ron Swanson's straightforward nature and commitment to personal freedom could be seen as refreshing. His independence and respect for individual autonomy would likely translate into a partnership built on mutual trust and understanding. While his quirks and idiosyncrasies might present challenges, the depth of character and unwavering principles make Ron Swanson a fictional character with qualities that some might find surprisingly appealing, making him a great candidate for an unconventional yet endearing husband.

June 14: Parks and Recreation

Probably my all-time favorite TV sitcom series next to Community. It has so many iconic lines but these two were my favorites!

"Treat Yo'Self" - Donna and Tom

My inspiration is to treat myself more. I started doing this I guess in 2017 when I started going to the spa once a month, then eventually full-on massage, haircut, foot spa, manicure and pedicure, and more! Thank you, Parks and Rec for making me love myself more.

"Never half-ass one thing! Whole ass one thing." - Ron Swanson

Never take something for granted, and never sacrifice something you love for the sake of something that you think is an opportunity, as well. Choose your battles. Thank you, Ron!

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