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umbrellacam · 3 days

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*steeples fingers and stares at my tablet with gimlet eyes*

so. Road to NML. You mean to tell me that the reason the rest of the country, Congress, and the President himself decided to write Gotham off, blow the bridges, and isolate everyone left - all criminals and asylum lunatics and 'undesirables', of course - was in large part due to *checks notes* a satanic rock star's unnatural, irresistible charisma and cult-like media manipulations aimed at dooming the city for his own benefit?

and that in order to find out what actually happens to this villain, who disappears from the Batman and 'Tec storylines...I'd have to *checks notes* read Azrael's event issues?

....yeah, PASS. I only included JPV's book on my reading list when I absolutely had to (*cough* whenever Cass pops up *cough*), so it's off to the wiki summaries for me!

...but okay, on the one hand I find it very funny how thoroughly fandom has excised this demonic media influencer aspect from the collective consciousness of NML - or at least it had never made its way to me via either fic or fandom posts. I know how few people read comics in general in this fandom, and even for those who do, NML is a Beast that only a percentage have tackled (see: me just starting to pick away at it!), so honestly it's not that surprising.

and like it can easily be left out of the story and still leave it coherent lmao!! One can certainly argue things are in fact neater that way; certainly it's not something that would ever be kept (or at least not in the same form) if NML were adapted to another medium, except as perhaps a normal media demagogue (or a montage of them).

but on the other hand...hmm. Thinking about Hurricane Katrina hitting all of six years after the NML storyline played out. And the debate over whether funds should be used for reconstructing New Orleans and other massively damaged areas. And people around the country wondering if New Orleans would or should be rebuilt at all. Or if a vibrant, historic city would just be basically wiped off the map.

I know this is a conversation that happens everywhere and every time a major disaster wrecks a city. There are always huge fights over disaster aid and funding allocations of any kind.

but man. It's something to see this fictionalized depiction in such close proximity to a real life disaster that paralleled it so strongly, and to know that - yes, there are always people who Do Not Abandon Their Homes and work to reclaim them. Yes, massive amounts of aid (federal and otherwise) and federal reconstruction funding did get dispensed. Yes, people cared, and yes, we rebuilt.

so...maybe we do actually need the demonic social media influencer's evil powers in order to comic book logic explain how everyone in the country turned their backs on Gotham and created No Man's Land.

like - no, it's not necessary. the narrative would work without it. and yet...

the premise imagines - requires? - a significantly more callous, selfish populace. Still plausible and compelling! Possibly even stronger as a story since the turnaround for No Man's Land still hinges on winning the country over to open Gotham back up, let aid in, and rebuild. But. You do have to start from - kind of a bleaker take on humanity?

it also kind of reminds me of what scintillyyy pointed out a few weeks ago about Dick killing the Joker, and how actually there's an important comic book superpower interaction going on there, too, with Rancor present massively amplifying Dick's hate and anger to push him over the edge.

but so few people ever notice or remember that and it certainly isn't one of those things that gets transmitted via fandom osmosis. (It was news to me!!) People focus on Dick breaking down and letting loose solely due to being pushed too far.

and that's extremely compelling on its own! It is! Just like the no-satanic-Nick-Scratch NML.

just thinking about fandom's tendency to ellide the supernatural or powered influences that are canonically affecting a situation, in order to explore/focus on more purely humanistic explanations or motivations...that actually end up being darker than what we might reasonably expect from real life, or from a character's typical values.

like it's part wanting to brush off comic book nonsense, part wanting to dive into gritty realism (that's not always realistic), part not having all the information because of learning things secondhand so you construct the most reasonable explanation...idk it's just interesting.

anyway.

more importantly: Dick and Tim are adorable in 'Tec 727-729!! Especially love them trading off yelling each other's names in fear/alarm, and also trading off protecting each other - Dick's "You hurt that kid and you're gonna be eating through a tube!" and Tim's clever solo rescue of a thoroughly captive Dick via clever use of a voice modulator and a two-way radio. The Boys 😊

#Cam reads comics #hopscotching around between different time periods because violent FOMO yearning for different eras and interactions always strikes #Cam posts

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thisonesock · 3 months

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Once upon a time in heaven:

Michael: So guys. What of fathers creation brings you most joy?

Uriel: I find solace in the vibrant beauty of nature, especially the healing energy of lush forests and flowing rivers.

Raphael: Ah, the intricate dance of the elements captivates my spirit. The balance and harmony of Earth’s natural forces bring me great delight.

Gabriel: I find immense joy in the arts – the creativity of humans expressing their emotions through music, art, and literature.

Michael: I resonate with the strength and resilience of humanity. Their ability to overcome challenges and display unwavering courage truly inspires me.

Lucifer: *clutching the ducklings he has scooped up on his way* 🥹🥹🥹

#hazbin hotel #hazbin lucifer #lucifer morningstar #lucifer protection squad #rubber duckie bro #incorrect quotes #archangel gabriel #archangel uriel #archangel raphael #archangel michael #No Lucifer you can’t keep them as pets!#this is canon and no one can tell me otherwise

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spacelion-loveshermulletson · 2 years

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Chifuyu: If I run and leap at Takemichi, he will most likely catch me in his arms!

Chifuyu, running toward Takemichi: Coming in!

Takemichi: No, Fuyu, I'm holding Coffe!

Takemichi: [drops coffe to catch Chifuyu]

Takemichi: [crashes to the ground with Chifuyu]

#this is canon and no one can tell me otherwise #tokyo revengers #matsuno chifuyu #chifuyu matsuno #hanagaki takemichi #takemichi hanagaki #incorrect tokyo manji #incorrect tokyo revengers #incorrect tokyo revengers quotes #tokyo revengers chifuyu #tokyo revengers takemichi #tokyo revengers takemitchy #besties #takefuyu

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immortal-stowaway · 25 days

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Here you go, mechs tumblr, me as Jonny with a sword.

#the mechanisms #the mechs #stowawaythoughts #this is canon jonny. no one can tell me otherwise

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duz-machines-87 · 1 year

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Based on common interactions with my very own chronically ill older sibling.

#this is like...#90% of my interactions with her #she'll just say the most concerning thing in the most random moment then we have to go on with our lives #I can't draw backgrounds btw #i put too much effort into this one #12!Leo has a bad knee and no amount of canon can tell me otherwise #tmnt 12 #tmnt 2012 #tmnt 2k12 #teenage mutant ninja turtles #teenage mutant ninja turtles 2012 #tmnt art #Blue's Art Tag

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c-duceusclay · 11 months

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They have to put Orym in a reflective vest when he goes outside so hawks don’t try to take him

#THIS IS NOW CANON #AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME OTHERWISE #critical role #criticalrole #critrole #crit role #critical role spoilers #cr spoilers

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hawker-the-gary · 8 months

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warframe 1999

#warframe #my art #memes #digital art #artists of tumblr #shitpost #aki #this is canon #no one can tell me otherwise

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blusapp · 1 year

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Haikaveh's house slowly starting to become a space where you can see pieces of them. At first, Kaveh is hesitant to have too much things and take up too much space. It starts with a few of his necessities and trinkets. Then he starts keeping his books and references alongside alhaitham's. Until it reaches a point where you can clearly see pieces of each of them in their shared home. Mugs that aren't exactly a pair yet still match. Sets of plates and utensils. Alhaitham's numerous books, kaveh's sketches and models. It becomes natural for them to come home to a space so filled with *them*. Unconsciously, they associate home with each other.

#haikaveh #kavetham #kaveh #alhaitham #they are canon and no one can tell me otherwise #genshin impact #genshin

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psychicai · 4 months

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IM LITERALLY LOSING MY MIND HOW COME NO ONE EVER TOLD ME THAT HALSIN HAD DIALOGUE FOR LAEZEL APPROVING THE POLY ROUTE 😭😭😭😭

SHE COULDVE BEEN POLY 😭😭😭😭

#marsy babbles #THEY TOOK EVERYTHING FROM ME 😭😭😭😭#IDC IF THERES NO CANON HER APPROVING DIALOGUE #LAEZEL IS NOW POLY #NO ONE CAN TELL ME OTHERWISE #THE PARTYCULE LIVES ON #bg3 #bg3 spoilers #kinda #lae’zel #lae’zel x tav #halsin #halsin x tav #baldurs gate 3 #my heart #my spirit

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idontknowwhattodoinlife · 3 months

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Been inactive way too long but I don't have anything ready except

HAZBIN HOTEL CHARACTER HEADCANONS

So let's go!

-Velvette has never been genuinely complimented,when someone compliments her she always thinks it's because they need something from her

-Velvette sometimes "flirts" with Carmilla just to get under her skin

-Sir Pentious fixes his blimp by hand each time it's destroyed

-Charlie's first word was a very high pitched singing note

-Dazzle and Razzle are two lambs that Adam sacrificed to God and that Lucifer took care of when he was still in Heaven and who followed him when he fell from Grace

-Adam has an erect statue of himself with a boner somewhere in his house in heaven

-Nifty has a collection of bug parts that she tore off from them while dissecting them

-Nifty has an ultra-dimensional pocket in her hair in which she stores all kinds of sharp objects and cleaning items she uses

#hazbin hotel #hazbin hotel nifty #hazbin hotel velvette #hazbin hotel adam #hazbin hotel sir pentious #hazbin hotel carmilla #the Adam one is canon and no one can tell me otherwise

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loonymeowny · 3 months

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they're boyfriends 😍😍

happy Valentine's day from moondevil boys🦯🌙

#matt murdock #daredevil #marc spector #moon knight #matt murdock x marc spector #moon knight system #moondevil #devilmoon #marvel comics #marvel legends #this is not canon but it isn't really?#kinda what happened on dd vol. 5 issue 600 #no one can tell me otherwise

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giggly-squiggily · 9 months

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*slides in with more team z shenanigans and crashes right into the wall*

ahem. remember that wonderful wonderful dabble you wrote about the chigiri is scared of thunderstorms thing? (because i do. i actually think about it every day.) i know that scenario was a nagiri one but i raise you: gagamaru and raichi finding out because i love them. and they maybe try to comfort chigiri a little and are having a hard time because they're not experts at it but we all know that one foolproof method shxdjfaskj

please don't write if not feeling like it, as always <3

Rey you know I'm always down to write for you :3 And oh my GOODNESS! I freaking love these idiots (affectionate) akljrjklejkakje they make me beyond happy! I've gotcha covered, friend!

Cloud 9 (Taglist peeps):

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“My hands are sticky.” Gagamaru raised them to the ceiling, turning them in the light.

“Gee I wonder why- it’s not like you eat dumplings coated in sauce with your bare freaking hands.” Raichi rolled his eyes, turning the corner with him as they made their way back to the main room. “Why don’t you try washing them for once, you overgrown garden gnome?”

“I did wash them- and watch yourself; I’m not a garden gnome.” Gagamaru sounded almost offended, bringing his hands back down. “I’d be a forest orc, thank you.”

“Yeah, and they don’t wash up either-” Raichi’s complaints were cut off when he saw a figure shuffling out of the room. It wasn’t that big of a shock- people came in and out all the time during the middle of the night. However…

“Hey, Princess!” Raichi called out, making the redhead stiffen. “Where are you off too? Gonna go do your hair before bed?”

“Maybe he’s gotta call in the birds to do it for him.” Gagamaru suggested.

“Are you kidding? Look outside- it’s grayer than your hair!”

“Listen here you-”

“I’m just going for a walk.” Chigiri cut in, voice sharp as a knife. “Not that it matters to either of you what I do here.” He turned to go again, quickening his pace-

A clap of thunder followed by a massive boom rattled the facility. Raichi jumped, cursing under his breath. Even Gagamaru seemed mildly alarmed. “God, what the hell- who pissed off Zeus?” He growled, glaring up at the ceiling. He went to say something else to Chigiri but found him…on the ground. “Princess?”

The redhead didn’t respond, crouched low with his hands over his ears, shaking like a leaf. All of Raichi’s earlier snark dried up instantly as he slowly approached. “Chi-”

Another boom. Another squeak from the redhead as he curled into himself further, frozen in terror. Raichi and Gagamaru looked at one another, understanding clearing their faces.

“Oh shit- you’re scared of storms?” Raichi asked, finally making his way over. Once close, he kneeled beside him and- froze. What the hell was he supposed to do? Comforting people wasn’t exactly his thing- he was known for chewing out jerks and declaring cool lines at dumbasses.

“Should we get Kunigami?” Gagamaru asked, equally confused. Raichi was about to nod when another clap came down, earning a small whimper from the redhead. A hand shot out to his wrist- the message was clear.

Don’t leave me.

“Forget it- he sleeps like the dead.” Raichi decided, figuring adding anyone else to the mix would worsen the situation. “Come on, Princess.” He tucked an arm across his back, pulling him to his feet. “Let’s move- there’s got to be somewhere not so freaking loud.”

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Sure enough, the recording room proved to be a more muted place. The booms of thunder could still be heard, making Chigiri jump with each clap, but it wasn’t nearly as ear shattering. The redhead hadn’t said a word up to now,, opting to curl up against the wall furthest from the door. “Thank you…I’ll be okay now. You don’t have to stay.” He whispered against his knees, everything about him going against his claim.

“Yeah, and I’ve been recognized as the president of the Sexy Soccer Association.” Raichi smirked, flopping down beside him and getting comfortable. “The hell I’m leaving- this room’s got AC.”

“All the rooms have AC though.” Gagamaru pointed out as he sat on Chigiri’s other side, sandwiching him between them. “It wouldn’t feel that much different anywhere else.”

“You try sleeping next to Iemon and then tell me about the room feeling different. I swear that guy’s breath is beyond hot, and he snores! Wide open mouth and everything.” Raichi tsked, grinning at the redhead between them. “One of these days I’m gonna get a cork to shove in it- that’ll shut him up.”

Chigiri barely reacted, face glum against his knees. He looked absolutely miserable.

Sharing a look with Gagamaru over his head, a new idea came to mind. It was a bit risky, but what was Blue Lock without some risks?

“Ah. I see how it is. Too stuck up to laugh at spongebob jokes.” Raichi winked over his head, sharing a growing grin with the other. Without much warning, he started poking Chigiri’s ribs. “Fine then, Princess- tell us what jokes you like.”

“Dumb ones? Smart ones?” Gagamaru prodded his other side, listing off various types of jokes. “Anti-jokes? ‘Cause I got a few.”

“Mm!” Chigiri all but jerked at the feeling, arms slamming down against his sides as he tried blocking out their fingers. “No-Sto-op that!”

“Nope.” They said in unison before attacking fully, twenty fingers poking and prodding into his torso. Any attempt to prevent himself from laughing was lost as Chigiri squeaked, doubling over as he kicked and squirmed.

“Nohohohohoho! Stahahhahaap thahahahhaht! Doohohohohn’t tihihihihihckle mehehehehheee!” He batted at their hands, clamming up further when Gagamaru wormed a few fingers against his belly. “Dohoohohohhon’t! Geahahhahaha, cohohohohohme ohohohohohon!”

“Aww, Princess is so ticklish!” Raichi cooed, one hand finding the back of Chigiri’s neck while the other stayed at his ribs. “No wonder Kunigami likes tickling you so much!”

“He’s so head over heels for you. Can’t blame him- you’re cute.” Gagamaru agreed, clawing at his belly with his entire hand now. “So he’s the Princess and Kunigami’s the hero- and we’re the ogres?”

“The hot ogres, mind you. Kuon can be the ugly one.” Raichi decided.

“Ogres can be hot?”

“Sure they can!”

“Are you secretly a shrek man, Raichi?”

“Gagamaru if you don’t-”

“Ehehahhahhahaha! Guhuhuhuhuys pleahhahahhase!” Chigiri didn’t know what to feel- flustered by their teasing and weakened by their tickles. The shrek comment didn’t help in keeping his giggles at bay either. “Ehehhehhenouhuhuhuhgh!”

“Hmm…should we spare him? Raichi asked, lightening his tickles till they were gently tapping along his side. Gagamaru followed suit, tilting his head up like a dog.

“Mmmm….one last thing and we’ll be set.”

“Whahahait, last whahahat? Wahhahat are you tahahalking ab-Ahahahahhahahaout!” Chigiri all but squealed when his knees were grabbed, two hands kneading and pinching until he was breathless with laughter once more. “Ohoohohohkay ohohohoohkay stahahhap!”

“And done. It’s gone now.” Gagamaru confirmed, sitting back to give Chigiri space to breathe. “Feel better, Princess?”

“Whahahat….are you tahahalking about..” That’s when it hit him. The sound of rain against the facility had vanished, alongside the thunderstorm. “Oh…”

“Heh- didn’t even realize the storm ended, did ya?” Raichi grinned, ruffling his hair before standing up, stretching out his limbs. “God, I’m beat. If we have to wake up early tomorrow I’m gonna lose it.”

“It’s Blue Lock- we always have to wake up early.” Gagamaru reminded, standing as well before holding out a hand. “Come on- let’s go to bed.”

Chigiri stared at the hand before looking between the two, trying to make his throat work. “I’ll catch up with you two- you go on ahead.”

“Ah come on-” Raichi began, but Gagamaru had caught the hint, throwing an arm over the other and dragging him to the door. “Whoa-...ah, alright. You know your way back.”

Chigiri nodded just as the door shut. Only when they were out of earshot did he let his tears fall, a small sniffle escaping his lips.

“You jerks…” He spoke to no one, something warm in his voice as he formed a shaky smile.

#blue lock #chigiri hyoma #gagamaru gin #raichi jingo #tickle #tickle fic #fluff #fluff and mild angst #I just-#I love them your honor #the Chigiri scared of Thunderstorms headcanon is literal canon now no one can tell me otherwise #myreygn #friend :3 #hey it's rey!

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queercodedvillains · 1 year

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I firmly believe kishimoto made deidara say "I'm not into S&M" because he KNEW everyone clocked his bratty bottom vibe off the bat and he needed to make a canon occurrence to point at to disprove it but the thing is he doesn't know Deidara like I do!! he has noooo idea he accidentally created a queer icon. But I do. And no posthumous editorialization will ever overshadow that.