Rosencrantz G. Edinger

I did Jack, so I had to do Mark too. :D This one was way more frustrating…

and with eyes open

“I’ll find you in the morning sun

And when the night is new

I’ll be looking at the moon

But I’ll be seeing you”

This isn’t the first song NASA sent Opportunity. They had a playlist:

https://www.space.com/41434-mars-rover-opportunity-wakeup-music-playlist.html?fbclid=IwAR3uL6q4tOmLQTIEhiwYegGc99nv4N01HQKItpCLQiQYIptBOevNN6uIyT8

It’s on Spotify, it’s called “Opportunity, wake up!“

This is what’s great about NASA and it’s what’s great about people. These are world-class engineers. When they sent a rover to another planet they could have easily looked at it as just another scientific tool. But people don’t do that. We can and will get emotionally attached to the most inanimate of objects. We can and will anthropomorphize anything. And frankly Opportunity’s camera mast looks like a little face with eyes and everything, so why not?

So they started calling it her.

They nicknamed her Oppy.

They told her to take a selfie not long ago.

After 15 years of Oppy flipping the double bird to her original 90 day life expectancy, when a planet-spanning dust storm finally knocked her out and she stopped responding to the engineer’s wake-up messages, they started playing music for her.

And after 8 months and almost 1000 unanswered wake-up messages, when it was finally clear that Oppy was never going to wake up, the last thing these world-class NASA engineers did for their little rover on another planet

What you have here are images of power, and do you really believe these characters are designed with titillating heterosexual women and bisexual and homosexual men in mind? Because I don’t think you do.

This is why the Hawkeye Initiative exists. Take common female poses in comics, put a man in the role, and see how “empowering” and “strong” it actually looks: 

Also: 

Hugh Jackman on a men’s magazine. He’s shirtless and buff and angry. He’s imposing and aggressive. This is a male power fantasy, it’s what men want to be and aspire to - intense masculinity.

Hugh Jackman on a women’s magazine.  He looks like a dad. He looks like he’s going to bake me a quiche and sit and watch Game of Thrones with me. He looks like he gives really good hugs.

Men think women want big hulking naked men in loin cloths which is why they always quote He-Man as male objectification - without realizing that He Man is naked and buff in a loin cloth because MEN WANT HIM TO BE. More women would be happy to see him in a pink apron cutting vegetables and singing off-key to 70s rock.

Chapter 9 Lost

It happens every night I watch my world ignite But there’s no waking from this nightmare The stage is always set The place I can’t forget The hidden eyes, how I can feel them

My eyes are open wide I’m racing to her side There’s nothing that I won’t do for her But this is not a dream My mind repeats the scene I cant forget it and its torture

That was before But not anymore I’ve left it behind As much as I’ve lost It couldn’t set across my mind

I’ve found the strength to grow to so much more A whisper to a roar No more crying It’s time for me to soar

I feel like I’m finally unbroken Feel like I’m back from the depth My strength and my courage is growing Out of my way Cause I’m armed and ready

I remember all too well My sight of living hell Tonight my enemy would conquer But now I’ve been set free Set through the tragedy You’ll wish you killed me, but I’m stronger

I am the golden one Who’ll rise just like the sun Next time we meet it’s your disaster I’ll bring the punishment This song will be lament Revenge, my happy ever after

My misery My agony Has taught me to fly The pain I went through Left me with a new life

I’ll live my life like every day’s the last No living in the past This day is over I’m never looking back

I feel like I’m finally unbroken Feel like I’m back from the depth My strength and my courage is growing Out of my way Cause I’m armed and ready

Call me sweetheart and I’ll tear you apart Just call me, son Try to resist once you meet my new fist Bye-bye

Just look at the fire in my eyes And bring my soul’s barrage alive It was you who we said, “Just forget him, God damnit.” Next time, there’s no compromise

Aries: Endearing: One of the most lovable things about Aries is that they approach everything in life with a child-like wonder and enthusiasm. Annoying: Aries get so freaking fired up about everything, they often turn minor conflicts into major brawls.

Taurus: Endearing: Taurus will shower the people they love with random acts of love and generosity. Annoying: At the first sign of sickness, Taurus will clear the calendar, turn off the phone, call into work, and basically act like the world is ending.

Gemini: Endearing: A Gemini will always verbally express their feelings about everything. If they love you, you will hear about it constantly and feel like you have a #1 fan. Annoying: Gemini has a tendency to act as if they know so much about what you’re talking about, even if they don’t.

Cancer: Endearing: Cancer constantly wants to be with their loved ones. Like a loyal puppy, they will follow you around the house begging for quality time and snuggles. Annoying: You’d be lucky to have a minute go by without Cancer’s insecurity issues popping up; they require constant reassurance.

Leo: Endearing: Every Leo has a bouncy, bubbly, positive energy that can’t be stifled and is super contagious. Annoying: Leos are the biggest whiners. If things don’t go their way, if they don’t feel appreciated, hell, even if they are just a little tired you won’t hear the end of it.

Virgo: Endearing: If you are close to Virgo, you know one of their cutest qualities is how they are always gathering different opinions and insights. Annoying: Virgo’s incessantly worry about everything, making simple things seem overly complicated.

Libra: Endearing: Libra values other people so much that they will always go to great lengths to make any situation feel comfortable, calm, and enjoyable. Annoying: Libras will tell you exactly what you want to hear, and aren’t above using their people skills to get what they want.

Scorpio: Endearing: If someone they love has been wronged, Scorpio will do everything in their power to make it right — and we mean everything. Annoying: They get so intense and serious about every little thing, making small decisions seem like life or death.

Sagittarius: Endearing: Sagittarius has an innately optimistic outlook that allows them to view the world from a place of hope and optimism. Annoying: They are such perfectionists and more than a bit controlling — if you don’t do things their way, you are doing things wrong.

Capricorn: Endearing: Capricorns have a warm and nurturing way about them. When you are around them you will always feel supported and well taken care of. Annoying: If there’s not a specific plan in place, Capricorn cannot handle it and it’s only a matter of time before they freak out.

Aquarius: Endearing: An Aquarius is always ready and willing to jump in and lend a helping hand no matter what else is going on in their own lives. Annoying: Aquarians believe they always have the most logical perspective, AKA they don’t know when to shut up and listen instead of offering advice.

Pisces: Endearing: Pisces is naturally a subtle, open, and vulnerable person, which is something our society often frowns upon but they can’t help it and it’s lovely! Annoying: They often seem to be stuck in slow motion, so it takes them literally three times as long as anyone else to get something done.

In lieu of the Finale of RWBY Vol. III, I had to make this…

Well how about that! New Years drops on a Friday, which means we get to kick off the new year disgusting each other with our complete lack of morals.

WHEN: TONIGHT, 1/1/16, at 7PM CST (to convert time zones click here)

WHERE: Pretend You’re Xyzzy! As always, this site DOES have a party limit of 20, so RSVP if you will so I can have a general idea. Since people do tend to switch out fairly frequently, if you don’t get a spot, don’t sweat it - one will open up soon.

DETAILS: At 7PM CST (or earlier if I’m feelin’ Frisky) I’ll open up a PYX room and link it here, on my tumblr. Likely by reblogging this. We’ll play for - who knows how long? Until everyone gets bored, probably! At that point, I’ll open up a room in Chatstep; a private room where we can all just hang out and be nerds. This worked out really well last week and I look forward to seeing how it goes this time! 

INCLUDED DECKS:

Ninja Deck Party

TinyBoxBri’s Markiplier Superdeck

By Assholes, For Assholes

Cards Against Fan Culture

Internet Memes

Jacksepticeye’s Boss Pack

…and any others requested by you guys! Note, though, that the more decks that are added to a game, the less often you’ll see either your favorite default cards or the blank cards throughout. 

Disclaimer: By its very definition, Cards Against Humanity is an extremely offensive game. With the addition of fandom decks, it is even more so. If you are sensitive to shipping, language, foul or dirty humor, then it’s likely you won’t enjoy yourself in our games. All bets are off when I’m hosting these; every bit of foulness is allowed and even encouraged. That said, it makes for an awesome game! I will also be reblogging this post periodically from my own blog to reach those who aren’t on at certain times. Forgive.