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An attire analysis of Severus Snape, as portrayed by Alan Rickman

What does it mean to wear forty buttons every day? To choose black not for fashion, but for function? To wrap yourself in discipline and precision while others wear colour and comfort?

I’ve been studying Severus Snape’s wardrobe across every film—and what began as curiosity quickly turned into full analytical obsession. Because beneath that iconic silhouette is an entire philosophy stitched in wool, linen, and silence.

Let’s talk about it.

“I’ll do whatever you want" “Then Perish”

I thought there were no heroes left in this world

You kneel before my throne unaware it was born on lies

Take this gift, for the gods surely won’t

God wishes he were me

God gave me depression because if my ambitions went unchecked I would’ve bested him in hand to hand combat by age 16

“I know you’ve all heard talk of being the emperor’s chosen and heroes of the Imperium, but the truth is, you are essentially nothing to this Imperium. You’re farmers, workers, and criminals, picked to be a part of the most expendable force known to man. You will be sent into battle. You will be sent often. Many of you will die, and you will die often. I do not expect you to like it, but I am asking that you accept this and make your peace with it.

My father taught me as a child that if you shoot for the moon and miss, the cold vacuum of space will suck out your eyeballs. Failure is not an option. Go kill them.

All these moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

You are alone, child. There is only darkness for you, and only death for your people. These ancients are just the beginning. I will command a great and terrible army, and we will sail to a billion worlds. We will sail until every light has been extinguished. You are strong, child, but I am beyond strength. I am the end, and I have come for you.

To feel sorrow is to deserve peace.

No pet is perfect, it becomes perfect when you accept it for what it is.

You could sooner divert a river from its course than deny my nature 

You cant shake the devil’s hand and say you’re only kidding.

No one will know the violence it took become this gentle.

Theres no light at the end of the tunnel so it’s a good thing we brought matches.

It’s not my job to pry, it’s the government’s. 

And lo, he did reach into his bag of talent, and verily, it was found to be barren -Yamaha 10:99

Every comment is a prayer, bringing me closer to emerging from my cursed plane. Thank you for heralding the apocalypse this old god brings.

People say “phase” like impermanence means insignificance. Show me a permanent state of the self.

The answer to dispair is action 

So as someone who recently migrated from a Pinterest lurker of 3 years, reading every tumblr screenshot i could find, i have gathered quite a selection of cursed or raw quotes from the most classic tumblr posts and whatever the hell Gaud is doing. Some of these aren’t tumblr, but classic literature or musical quotes or poems. As i didn’t write them down, i cant give sources for every single one, but i can give them on request if you’re interested. Feel free to add more.

• „I‘ll do what I want“

„Then perish“

OR

„then become the dirt I walk on“

• „violence for violence is the rule of beasts“

• „to become god is the loneliest achievement of them all“

• „There are places we have never seen before: Soem have never seen the Ocean, have never laid eyes on marrakesh. The other world is just a place we haven’t visisted before and we’re gonna explore it together“

• “Auge um Auge und die Welt wird blind”

(German, translated to mean: An eye for an eye and the world goes blind)

• „You kneel before my throne, unaware that it was made of lies“

• “You’re rearranging deck chairs on the titanic my friend”

• “Bold of you to assume I (will meet a mortal end, have ambitions)”

• „I beg to differ“

„Then beg"

• „One day, you will be face to face with your gods and you will have to justify the space you’ve filled

• „the skin of the earth is littered with the ruins of empires that thought themselves immortal“

• „my Ancestors are smiling down on me. Can you say the same?“

• „Life is pain. Anyone who says differently is selling something.“

• „god should have made girls lethal when he made monsters of men“

• „Decay exsists as a distant form of life“

• „Can you feel your heart burning? Can you feel the struggle within? The fear within me is beyond anything that your soul can comprehend. You cannot cure me in any way that matters.“

• „Draw a monster. Why is it a Monster?“

• „A year ago you didn’t know today“

• „She is a mystic in the sense that she is still mystified by things“

• „these hands have built bridges, they will not build walls“

• „the anger in your heart warms you now but will leave you cold in your grave“

• „The Man who sleeps with a machete is a fool every night but one“

• „Thats a funny trick to play on a god“

• „We can do any sins we want. There are no gods here to observe them“

• „we deserve a soft epilogue“

• „Starved dogs eat their masters.“

• „I am a monument to all your sins.“

• „Face your mortality, choose your requiem.“

• „I do not love the sword for its sharpness or the arrow for its swiftness nor the warrior for his glory. I can only love that which they defend“

• „Kill me and live with the memory. Then tell the stars you have won“

• „Do you think God, too, stays in heaven in fear of what he has created?“

• „Good men need no rules. Today is not the day to find out why I have so many“

• „Nothing is set in stone, but everything is set in a dirt road. If you roll your waggon along that path too much, it‘ll soon be the only path you can take without struggling“

•„You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you.“

„You seem a decent fellow. I hate to be killed by you.“

•„We are men of actions. Lies do not become us.“

•„The watch is ticking and I‘m no clockmaker“

•„Only when Lions have Historians will Hunters cease to be heroes“

•„If you consider a woman less pure after you touched her, you should take a look at your hands“

•„the fire can’t touch me, for I have have burned one too many times. And the sea can’t harm me, for I have been drowning all my life. But you, you could rip my heart open, darling, for I have never known love before.“

• „take no shit, do no harm“

• “Be a nuisance where it counts, Do your part to inform and stimulate the public to join your action. Be depressed, discouraged, and disappointed at failure and the disheartening effects of ignorance, greed, corruption, and bad politics—but never give up.”

• „Before you tell a tale of revenge, dig two graves

• „First we shape our tools, then our tools shape us.“

• „The future is what you make of it. Just know that your supplies are limited.“

• „bury me shallow, I‘ll be back"

• „This is Hell territory and I am impudent to no gods“

• „Sticks and Stones may build a throne but you‘ll be up there all alone“

• „I am deliberately taking this personally“

• „You’re still dodging my questions“

„you’re just missing“

• „Rome wasnt build in one day.

But it was burned one“

or

„But they layed bricks every hour“

• „You’re not as simple as they wanted you to be.“

• „Get off the ground, kid, spit your blood. Go down a savage, go down fighting.“

• „Educated Criminals work within the law“

• „Everyone is guilty of the good they did not to“

• „Even the ground wouldnt want you to rot in it“

• „War is old men talking and young men dying.“

• „I‘ll take care of you.

It‘s rotten work.

Not to me. Not if its you.“

• „What are you, before a human ready to fight“

• „Walls have ears

Doors have eyes

Trees have voices

beasts tell lies

Beware the rain

Beware the snow

Beware the man

you think you know“

• „This is who we are: A product of war.“

• „once a man, now deemed a fool“

• „What was that?

Probably God, looking down on his children and regretting that there even was a sixth day.“

• „We all just kill time until the killing time“

• „people will never bleed enough to meet your vision of justice“

• „There are three things all wise men fear: The sea in storm, a moonless night and the anger of a gentle man.“

• „Let me die first or I will die twice“

• „Looks like you dropped something.

What?

Your standards. Hi, I‘m XY“

• „In whatever matter it comes to be, love is never wrong, especially not between one that has so much of it to give and one so desperately in need of it.“

• „Heavy is the Crown and light as a feather the banner of rebellion"

• „I am not a vessel for your good intentions“

• „Every breath i take without your permission raises my self esteem“

• „Your boos mean nothing, I‘ve seen what makes you cheer“

• „In a rich man’s house there is no place to spit but his face.“

• „You could sooner divert a river from its course than deny my nature.“

• “I would rather die standing than live kneeling”

• “Life is all about pain and by god I will be it’s conduit.”

• “Ring the bells you still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack in everything

That is how the light gets in”

• “Here’s a penny for your thoughts and a quarter to not tell me them.”

• “Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame”

• “To greed, all nature is insufficient”

• “We are rarely proud when we are alone”

• “I will love you like misfortune loves orphans, as fire loves innocence and as justice loves to sit and watch as everything goes wrong”

• “You say I killed you - haunt me, then.”

All Fired Up: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Vivid Rose, $7.49; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Bloody Mary, $5.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Toucan, $5.00; Ruby Kisses Matte Lipstick, Red Mangrove, $2.99

Amorous: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Lala, $3.99

Angel: ELF Essential Lipstick, Classy, $1.00; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Sky Pink, $4.00; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick, Born With It, $6.63; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Primrose, $7.99

Blankety: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Fairest Nude, $7.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild Fergie Creme Lipstick, Daily, $3.49

Bombshell: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Softshell Pink, $6.39; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Georgia, $4.00

Brave: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Pops, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Warm Me Up, $6.63; L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick, Tender Berry, $9.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Brink, $5.00

Brave Red: Nyx Simply Red Lip Cream, Russian Roulette, $6.49

Brick-O-La: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Cocoa, $4.00

Bronze Shimmer: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, d’Oro, $5.49; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Gold Rush, $9.50

Call The Hairdresser!: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Lover’s Coral, $7.99; Essence Longlasting Lipstick, Coral Calling, $2.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Fancy, $5.00

Candy Yum Yum: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Rose Hip, $5.49; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Shocking Pink, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick, Fuchsia Flash, $6.63; Wet ‘N’ Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Nouveau Pink, $1.49; Maybelline Lip Studio Color Blur, Pink Insanity, $8.99; Nyx Simply Pink Lip Cream, French Kiss, $6.99; Ruby Kisses Matte Lipstick, Hot Pink Gossip, $2.99; Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick, Diva, $4.99; LA Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick, Electric, $4.00; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Tickler, $5.00

Capricious: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Golden Grape, $7.16

Captive: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Violet Frenzy, $7.99; SheaMoisture Shea Butter Luscious Lipstick, Berry, $9.99

Cardinal: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, On Fire Red, $7.49; Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm, Provocative, $9.49; Nyx Simply Red Lip Cream, Maraschino, $6.49

Catty: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Hubba Bubba, $5.99

CB96: Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Rags to Riches, $5.99; Palladio Herbal Lipstick, Toasted Orange, $6.49

Charismatic: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Terracotta, $4.00

Chatterbox: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Fig, $3.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Fruit Punch, $5.49

Cherish: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Nude Embrace, $7.99

Chili: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Summer Sunset, $6.63; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Brick, $9.50; City Color Dazzling Lipsticks, Salsa, $4.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Love Life, $5.00

Chintz: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Iced Mocha, $6.39

Coral Bliss: CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Decadent Peach, $6.39; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Candy Buttons, $5.99

Cockney: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, #111, $5.29; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, High Voltage, $4.39; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Love That Red, $6.39; Nyx Simply Red Lip Cream, Knockout, $6.49

Cosmo: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss, #8, $4.92

Costa Chic: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Margarita, $3.99; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Tropical Coral, $7.16; Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, Crystal Cut Coral, $7.19

Craving: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Sultry, $9.49; Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Bit of Berry, $7.49; ELF Studio Mineral Lipstick, Rich Raspberry, $5.00

Crème Cup: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Tokyo, $5.99; ELF Studio Mineral Lipstick, Runway Pink, $5.00; Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Think Pink, $2.29; Cover Girl Colorlicious Lipstick, Honeyed Bloom, $7.99

Crème de la Femme: CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick, In The Nude, $5.99

Crème d’Nude: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Blush Beige, $7.49; Revlon Matte Lipstick, Nude Attitude $7.99; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Fun Size, $5.99; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Mirage, $5.99

Crème in Your Coffee: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick, Sultry, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Crazy for Coffee, $6.63; L.A. Girl Luxury Creme Lip Color, Rendezvous, $4.00; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Rose Velvet, $7.99

Crosswires: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Coral Crush, $6.63; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Rich Girl Red, $7.99

Cyber: Nyx Simply Vamp Lip Cream, She Devil, $6.49; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Transylvania, $5.99; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Dahlia, $5.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Vamp It Up,$2.29; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Nevermind, $5.00; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Goal Digger, $5.99

Damn Glamorous: Revlon ColorBust Lacquer Balm, Flirtatious, $8.99; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Pretty Please, $6.99

Dare You: Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain, Romantic, $7.19; City Color City Chic Lipstick, Midnight Kiss, $4.99

Dark Side: Wet ‘n’ Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Dark Wine, $.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick, Blissful Berry, $6.23; Nyx Simply Vamp Lip Cream, Aphrodisiac, $6.49; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Creature, $5.00

Del Rio: Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Spiked With Rum, $2.29

Desire: Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Pitch, $5.00

Diva: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick, 107, $5.29; Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Color, Raisin Rage, $7.99; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Licorice, $5.99;  Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Black Cherry, $5.49; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Dalia, $5.00

Diva-ish: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Hot Pink Rage, $5.49; New York Colors Expert Last Lip Color, Air Kiss, $1.99

Double Shot: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Frappuccino, $4.00

Dubonnet: Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick, Timeless Crimson, $8.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Snow White, $3.99; City Color City Chic Lipstick, Midnight Kiss, $5.00

Fabby: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Golden Splendor, $7.16

Fanfare: Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Rose Blush, $5.99; Nyx Rund Case Lipstick, Tea Rose, $3.99

Fast Play: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Rose Velvet, $6.39

Faux: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Whipped Caviar, $5.99; Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick, Naked, $4.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Thalia, $3.99; CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick, Sultry, $5.99

Fetish: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Bronzine, $7.16

Film Noir:  Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Sweet Nothings, $6.99; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Dirty Talk, $5.99; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Coco-liscious, $7.99; Jordana Lipstick, Brownie, $2.49

5 Alarm: Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, Hot Coral, $7.19

Fixed on Drama: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Chilled Brandy, $5.49; Maybelline Color Sensation Lipcolor, Esperesso Exposed, $4.40

Flamingo: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Blushing Bud, $7.49; ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick, Pink Umbrellas, $2.00; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Pretty Natural, $5.49; Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Elusive, $8.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Fiesta, $5.00

Flat Out Fabulous: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Sweet Pink, $5.99; City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Jasmin, $4.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Hot Plum, $7.49; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Heart On, $5.00; LA Colors Matte Lipstick, Mad Love, $2.99

Fleshpot: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Circe, $3.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Bare All, $7.49; Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 113, $5.39

Fluid: Nyx Wicked Lippie, Power, $5.99

Forbidden Sunrise: Wet ‘N’Wild MegaLast Lip Color, 24 Carrot Gold, $2.29; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Free Spirit, $5.99 

Freckletone: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Creme Brulée, $7.49; Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Nude Delight, $6.99

French Twist: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Honey Bare, $6.39

Fresh Brew: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Honey, $4.00

Fresh Moroccan: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Cinnamon Spice, $5.49

Frou: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Champagne on Ice, $6.39; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Fortune Cookie, $4.00

Full Fuchsia: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Raspberry Rush, $5.49; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, I Heart This, $5.00

Fusion Pink: Cover Girl Colorlicious Lipstick, Garnet Flame, $7.99

Gel: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Caramel Latte, $7.16

Giddy: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Chic, $4.00; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Ballerina Shoes, $7.16; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Peach Poppy, $7.49

Girl About Town: CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Spellbound, $7.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Don’t Blink Pink, $2.29; Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick, Fuchsia Fusion, $7.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Heart On, $5.00

Gunner: Nyx Wicked Lippie, Betrayal, $5.99; Impulse Cosmetics Metaluxe Lipstick, Forget Me Not, $6.99;  Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Bruised, $4.00; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Bangles, $9.50

Half ‘N’ Half: City Color City Chic Lipstick, One of a Kind, $5.00; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Perfect, $4.00; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Abu Dhabi, $5.99;

Hang Up: Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Wine & Dine, $5.99; Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 107, $5.29; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Licorice, $5.99

Heaux: Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Cherry Picking, $2.29; Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 107, $4.23; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Merlot, $5.99; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Cherries in the Snow, $6.39

Heroine: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Shameless, $8.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Grind, $5.00; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Gamble, $6.99; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Purple Iris, $9.50; Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick, Glam, $4.99; LA Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick, Love Triangle, $4.00; LA Colors Matte Lipstick, Entice, $2.99; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Seoul, $5.99

Highlights: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Apricot Fantasy, $6.39

High Strung: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipcolor, Mica, $7.16

High Tea: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Iris, $4.00

Honeylove: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss, #14, $4.92; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick Fairest Nude, $7.16; City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Latte, $4.99

Hot Gossip: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Tea Rose, $5.99

Hot Tahiti: Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick, Red-Light/Medium, $5.59

Hue: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Summer Love, $3.99

Hug Me: Wet ‘N’ Wild Fergie Creme Lipstick, Bebot Love, $3.49; Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick, Beige For Good, $8.99

Impassioned: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Spell Bound, $4.00; Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm, Unapologetic, $8.99; Nyx Simply Pink Lip Cream, XOXO, $6.49; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lip Cream, Bombshell, $6.99; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Sweet Tart, $5.99

Japanese Maple: CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Creme, $6.99

Jist: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Topaz, $4.00

Jubilee: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Snow Cap, $5.99; CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Tempting Toffee, $6.99; L.A. Girl Luxury Creme Lip Color, Fling, $4.00

Kinda Sexy: Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Nude Crème, $5.49; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Bare It All, $2.29; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Stockholm, $5.99

Ladybug: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Candy Apple, $7.49; Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick, Red-Light, $5.59

Lady Danger: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Indie Flick; $5.99; Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick, Passion, $4.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Purty Persimmon, $2.29; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Neon Red, $5.99; Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, In Love With Ginger, $5.99; LA Girl Luxury Creme Lip Color, Infatuated, $4.00; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Eros, $3.99; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Tango, $6.99; Jordana Matte Lipstick, Tangerine Tango, $1.49; Nyx Simply Red Lip Cream, Seduction, $6.99; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Morocco, $5.99

La Vie en Rouge: Cover Girl Colorlicious Lipstick, Garnet Flame, $6.99

Lickable: Revlon ColorBurt Lacquer Balm, Whimsical, $9.49; 

Lilac Jade: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Lilac Flush, $7.49; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Playdate, $5.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Brills, $5.00; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Storque, $6.99

Lipblossum: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Everbloom, $7.16

Lovelorn: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Strawberry Shortcake, $5.99

Lustering: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Sorbet, $7.19

MAC Red: City Color City Chic Lipstick, Red Wine, $5.00; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Bossy, $5.00; LA Girl Luxury Creme Lip Color, Soul Mate, $4.00; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Ruby Valentine, $5.49

Maria Moretti: Nyx Simply Red Lip Cream, Leading Lady, $6.49

Make Me Gorgeous:  Nyx Butter Lipstick, Little Susie, $5.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Topanga, $5.00

Media: Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Burlesque, $5.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Cabaret Blend, $4.39; LA Colors Matte Lipstick, Bewitched, $2.99

Mehr: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick, 104, $5.39; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Party Pink, $6.63; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Blush, $4.00; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Lumiere, $5.00

Meltdown: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Orange-Gina, $5.49; Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, 24k Orange, $7.19

Midimauve: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Smokey Rose, $7.99

Milan Mode: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain, Sweetheart, $9.49

Modesty: CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Sultry Sienna, $7.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Thalia, $3.99

Mocha: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Maple Kiss, $4.40; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Sandalwood Beige, $7.99

Morange: City Color City Chic Lipstick, I Dare You, $4.99; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Hot Tamale, $5.99; Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, Orange Flip, $7.19

Myth: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Barely Bloomed, $7.49; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Mirage, $5.99; Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain, Charm, $8.99; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Cairo, $5.99

Neon Orange: Maybelline Color Statement Lipcolor, Electric Orange, $7.49; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Siren, $7.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Sweet Nectar, $5.49; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Tangerine Tango, $9.50; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Chi Chi, $5.00

New York Apple: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Softsilver Red, $7.99; Impulse Cosmetics Metaluxe Lipstick, Tough Love, $6.99

Notice Me: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Cotton Candy, $5.99

“O”: Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, Copperglaze Sienna, $7.19

Odyssey: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Plum Paradise, $7.49

On Hold: Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Coral Garden, $5.59

Pander Me: City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Cappuccino, $4.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipcolor, Touch of Spice, $7.99

Paramount: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Chocolate Berries, $5.49; Jordana Matte Lipstick, Chocolate, $1.49; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Hot Choco, $9.50

Party Line: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Hope, $4.00

Party Parrot: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Flamingo Pose, $5.49; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Love That Pink, $7.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick, Shocking Coral, $7.49; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Sweet Tart, $5.99

Patisserie: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Totally Toffee, $6.63

Peachstock: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Orange Soda, $4.00; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Pink Suga, $2.29

Pervette: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Baby Pink, $3.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Pink Quartz, $7.49

Photo: Nyx Wicked Lippie, Wrath, $5.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Bronze Beauty, $5.49; Impulse Cosmetics MetaLuxe Lipstick, Texas Tea, $6.99

Pink Nouveau: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Summer Breeze, $5.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Dollhouse Pink, $2.29; Revlon Matte Lipstick, Stormy Pink, $7.99; Maybelline Color Statement Lipcolor, Power Peony, $7.49; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Gossip, $5.00

Pink Pearl Pop: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Taffy, $5.99

Pink Pigeon: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Showy, $8.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Orchid Ecstasy, $7.49; Milani Color StatementLipstick, Rose Amour, $5.49; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Ecstasy, $6.99; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Privileged, $5.99

Pink Plaid: Revlon Matte Lipstick, Pink Pout, $7.99

Plastique: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Caramel Glace, $6.39

Please Me: City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Valerie, $4.99; Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Elusive, $8.99; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Istanbul, $5.99; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Westie, $5.00; Jordana Matte Lipstick, Pink Passion, $1.49

Plink!: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Sash, $4.00

Plum Dandy: Wet ‘N’ Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Dark Pink Frost, $1.49; Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick, Heather Shimmer, $3.49

Plumful: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Plumrose, $5.49; City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Phoebe, $4.80

Politely Pink: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Luminous Pink, $7.99

Pretty Please: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Skyline Pink, $7.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Harmonica, $4.00

Pure Vanity: Nyx Simply Nude Lip Cream, Disrobed, $6.49

Pure Zen: Nyx Simply Nude Lip Cream, Peaches, $6.49

Ramblin’ Rose: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Ceto, $4.00

Ravishing: Revlon Matte Lipstick Smoked Peach, $7.99; ELF Essential Lip Balm Tint, Peach, $2.00; Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Stockholm, $5.99; Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm, Ingenue, $9.49; Wet ‘N’Wild MegaShield SPF 15 Lip Color, Within These Adobe Walls, $2.99

Razzledazzler: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Indian Pink, $3.99

Rebel: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Plum Velour, $7.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Sugar Plum Fairy, $2.29; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Aria, $5.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, LBB , $5.00; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Dementia, $6.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Sangria, $5.49

Real Doll: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Hibiscus Pop, $8.29

Real Redhead: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Nude Lust, $4.40

Reel Sexy: ColourPop Lippie Stix, Button, $5.00; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Just Peachy, $2.29

Relentlessly Red: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Vivid Rose, $5.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Fire, $4.00; Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm, Vivacious, $9.49; NYC Expert Last Lip Color, Traffic Jam, $1.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Toucan, $5.00

Retro: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Rum Riche, $6.23; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Frida, $5.00

Ruby Woo: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Certainly Red, $7.99; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Stoplight Red, $2.29; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Very Cherry, $7.79; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Chic Red, $3.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Red Label, $4.39; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick True Red, $7.16; Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Mayfair Red Lady, $5.59; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Perfect Red, $5.99; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Two Timer, $6.99; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Mary Janes, $5.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Trust Me… $5.00

Russian Red: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Monte Carlo, $5.99; Revlon Matte Lipstick, Really Red, $7.99; ELF Studio Matte Lip Color, Rich Red, $3.00; Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Red Revival, $6.63; L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipcolor, Refined Ruby, $7.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Best Red, $5.49; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Arcadia, $6.99; Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick, Confident, $4.99

Saigon Summer: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Tangerine, $4.00; Revlon ColorBurst Just Bitten Balm Stain, Rendezvous, $7.19; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Luau, $5.00

Saint Germain: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Catwalk Pink, $5.49; CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Enchantress Blush, $7.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Narcissus, $3.99; Nyx Macaron Lippies, Rose, $5.99; Fierce Magenta Nourishing Lipstick, Cotton Candy,$9.50; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Pepper, $5.00; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Dollhouse Pink, $2.29

Sandy B: Maybelline Color Sensation Lipcolor, Peachy Scene, $6.63

See Sheer: Flower Lip Service Lip Butter, Sheer Snapdragon, $6.98

Sequin: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Goldpearl Plum, $7.99

Shanghai Spice: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Pink Truffle, $7.49

Show Orchid: Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick, Wild Orchid, $7.99; NYC Expert UltraLast Lip Color, Blue Rose, $1.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Shiva, $3.99

Shy Girl: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Pumpkin Pie, $3.99; Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm, Demure, $9.49; Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Nude Delight, $6.99

Shy Shine: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Pink Cognito, $6.39

Silly: Nyx Butter Lipstick, Taffy, $5.99; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Pink Flamingo, $7.16; Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Fuchsia Fever, $6.63; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Girl Crush, $5.99; LA Colors Matte Lipstick, Charmed, $2.99

Sin:  Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Black Cherry, $7.99; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Feline, $5.99; Color Sensational Lipcolor, Espresso Exposed, $4.40; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Cherry Bomb, $2.29; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Creature, $5.00; Nyx Simply Vamp Lip Cream, Aphrodisiac, $6.49; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Siren, $5.99 ColourPop Lippie Stix, Chateau, $5.00

Siss: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Echo, $4.00; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Polliwog, $5.00

Smoked Purple: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Va Va Violet, $7.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Medusa, $4.00; Nyx Simply Vamp Lip Cream, Temptress, $6.49 Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lisptick, Melancholy, $6.99; Fierce Magenta Lipstick, Purple Ink, $9.50; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Feminist, $5.00; SheaMoisture Shea butter Luscious Lipstick, Black Plum, $9.99

Snob: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Power, $4.00; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Think Pink, $2.29; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Pony, $5.00; Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick, Perpetual Peony, $8.99

So Chaud: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Ravish Me Red, $7.99; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Indie Flick, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color, Vibrant Mandarin, $5.99

Sophisto: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Dulce Caramelo, $5.49

Speak Louder: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 05, $4.39; Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick, Persian Melon, $7.19; Nyx Butter Lipstick, Fizzies, $5.99

Speed Dial: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Paris, $4.00

Spice It Up!: Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Cinnamon Spice, $2.29

Spirit: ELF Studio Matte Lip Color, Praline, $3.00

Strength: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Apollo, $4.00

Styled in Sable: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Maison, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Touchable Taupe, $4.40

Sunny Seoul: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, I Pink You’re Cute, $7.99

Sushi Kiss: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Mischievous, $9.49

Sweet & Sour: Colourpop Lippie Stix, Tipsy, $5.00; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Just Enough Buff, $7.99

Sweetie: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Blushing Mauve, $7.99

Syrup: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Sassy Mauve, $7.99; L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipcolor, Saucy Mauve, $7.99

Tabla: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Coffee Bean, $6.39

Tanarama: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Celene, $4.00

Tangerine Dream: Nyx Macaron Lippie, Orange Blossom, $6.00; Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick, Manic, $6.99

Taupe: City Colors City Chic Lipstick, Head Over Heels, $5.00; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Mink, $7.99

Touch: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Heredes, $4.00; L.A. Girl Luxury Creme Lipstick, Amour, $4.00

Toxic Tale: Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Femme, $3.99; Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 110, $5.29; City Color Be Matte Lipstick, Bright Red, $4.99

Twig: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color, A Touch of Spice, $7.99; Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, 104, $5.39; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, B52, $3.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Rose Femme, $5.49; Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, Sultry, $9.49

Up The Amp: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Berry Haute, $7.99; CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick, Divine Wine, $7.99; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Fern, $5.00; Nyx High Voltage Lipstick, Twisted, $5.99; Maybelline Color Sentational Lipcolor, Brazen Berry, $7.49

Vegas Volt: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream, Antwerp, $5.99; Nyx Round Case Lipstick, Haute Melon, $3.99; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Coralberry, $7.99; ELF Studio Moisturizing Lipstick, Coral Cutie, $3.00

Velvet Teddy: City Colors Be Matte Lipstick, Taupe, $4.80; Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Bare It All, $2.29; Nyx Matte Lipstick, Eurotrash, $5.99; Nyx Simply Nude Lip Cream, Sable,$6.49; Colour Pop Lippie Stix, Cookie, $5.00

Verve: Wet ‘N’ Wild MegaLast Lip Color, Mocha-licious, $2.29; Maybelline Color Sensation Lipcolor, Untainted Spice, $4.40; ColourPop Lippie Stix, Grunge, $5.00

Violetta: Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Violet Volt, $5.49

Viva Glam I: Nyx Matte Lipstick, Alabama, $5.99; Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Cherry Crave, $5.49

Viva Glam V: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Peach Parfait, $7.49 Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Nearly There, $6.63

Watch Me Simmer: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Coral Burst, $7.49; ColorPop Lippie Stix, Rocket, $5.00

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here's some traditional art tips from me:

acrylic painting:

different brands do different things with their paint and one of them has to do with pigment characteristics versus consistency. For example, most of Liquitex’s paints are the same texture and consistency because they adjust their formula to act as such, whereas Golden Acrylics doesn’t and the pigments characteristics are allowed to shine through. Learning about specific pigments can be a pain but it can also help you make sure your painting ends up how you wanted it to.

A short summary of Mononoke lore. Originally posted this on Twitter, basically the same but I added some stuff after rereading the bagua wikipedia page

Sources:

- On multiple medicine sellers and their swords

- On the Shuuga realm and Shingi

So, I’ve been seeing my fair share of reactions to the Lindemann video ‘Praise Abort.’  While I thoroughly enjoyed the song and video, I can see it’s getting a lot of flack for a few reasons, some predictable, and the rest more out of confusion than anything else.  I don’t consider myself an expert on Till–just kidding, yes I do, but here’s my input.

Arguments

1.  “The lyrics are too simple.”   Yes, they are.  The thing is, Rammstein have some pretty complex and beautiful poetry in their lyrics, and Till’s written poetry is no less intricate.  But even Rammstein has some pretty simplistic lyrics sometimes.  Different paintstrokes for different effect is how I like to think of it.  The song’s message is very blunt and raw, so the lyrics morph to match that.  Also, Till has said before the album’s release that both he and Peter were nervous/hesitant about English lyrics.  You have to give them major props for stepping so hugely outside of their comfort zone.  Our language is a little blunt to begin with, and it’s all we ever hear (I’m generalizing Americans here) so it may be extra simplistic sounding to our ears.  Try to keep in mind Till’s language background though.  I bet if the vast majority of us were to sit down and try to write a song in Russian we’d have a nursery rhyme on our hands.   

2.  “It sounds like Rammstein”  We will always associate Till with Rammstein.  And what’s more, he’s not even changing the genre of the music in his project–if he were moving over to opera, then things might be different.  But just like how Daniel Radcliffe will always be Harry Potter, Till is blessed and cursed with being the face of Rammstein.  Still, is that a bad thing?  That a band he’s been in for the past 20 years is “showing” in his solo music?  We love Rammstein…why damn the lead singer for being the lead singer?   

3.  “They were going for shock value.”   I agree with this, but only to a certain point.  The thing about the video is that it actually has a TON of symbolism in it, which I’ll get to in a minute, but people gloss over that and just see a vile, 'disturbing’ bunch of so-called random scenes that are intended only to provoke.  Again, who are we talking about here?  Does anyone remember when Mutter was released, with the fetus album cover, which Rammstein had intended to just signify a baby in the womb, but everyone thought it was an abortion?  The newspapers went crazy, and their response was to laugh and say “That’s great.”  People would say the same (it’s a shock value thing) for the video for Mein Teil, but would they argue that there’s no symbolism in that video?  Probably not.   

So yes, shock value–obviously it’s there.  If you’ve known what Till has done at any point in the past two decades, you shouldn’t be surprised that one of his artistic methods is provocation.  I’m not sure why this is suddenly a bad thing.  Did anybody expect his solo music to be bubble gum pop?

4.  "It’s not meaningful.“  Again I only agree to a certain point.  This song does have a meaning and background, at least for me, but it is definitely the more 'fun’ and lighthearted side of Till.  Again this is something we’ve seen over the years from Rammstein…it’s a type of humor that’s cynical and absurd, seen in songs/videos like Amerika, Keine Lust, Zwitter, and others.  They have a message and instead of giving the message in a straightforward or poetic way, they choose the route of dark cynicism and ridiculousness–like the kids in Africa sitting on Santa’s lap.  There’s an obvious message there, but it’s being presented in a non-traditional way.  So yes it is meaningful, but they’re not taking everything super seriously like SOAD did right before their demise.  I love me some SOAD, but they went full political and in the end, it ruined their music for me.  And maybe for them, because hey, they’re not together anymore.  Anyway, that was way off topic.  Moving on.

The Lyrics and Meaning

Now I wanted to talk about my interpretation of the video and lyrics.  As with all music anywhere, this is one person’s individual opinions and could be a million miles away from another’s, including the artist’s.  I think most artists enjoy that, however.   

The Lyrics

The obvious statement to me is that Till is portraying poverty-stricken lower-income and lower-education families (well, fathers/husbands.)  There have been tons of studies about this, but the gist is that people in poverty and people who don’t have education (and thus money) often have larger families, whom they often can’t support.  Conservatism, religious activists, and pro-life politicians tout babies as magical problem solvers, and there’s a huge stigma in society that if you don’t have children, you’re not happy.  You can’t talk about hating your kids, you can’t even say a negative statement about being a poor parent, unless you follow that up with a 'save’ statement.  For example, an acceptable statement would be, "Parenting is the hardest job, but also the most rewarding.”  As someone who takes an almost anti-natalist philosophy to society AND as someone raised in a low-income household and had to endure knowing that my parents DID hate me sometimes, I see many, many issues with this belief system of family=happiness.  Kids are hard.  Families are hard.  Marriage is hard.  Adultery happens all the time.  Some parents DO hate their kids.   I think Till is doing the same thing in this song as he did with “Tier” which was a song about incest.   He writes from the perspective that you don’t hear—in “Tier” he was writing lyrics from a father who was sexually attracted to his daughter.  Obviously this is extremely taboo, and he’s said that he did that to better understand the 'dark side’ of the stigma.  It’s not that he agrees with it, it’s not that he would ever do something like have sex with his daughter or in Praise Abort’s case, abort a bunch of kids; he’s just using another perspective as his artistic outlet.    Till is not a low-income father with a brood of children he can’t stand, but he’s singing about it in a very dark way.   

Another very “Tillesque” part of the song is the subtle changing of words throughout–the fact that he’s doing it in English instead of German may look clumsy to us English speakers, but it’s no secret that Till’s lyrics for Rammstein were full of subtle wordplay, as is his written poetry.  It’s in Praise Abort as well, but maybe a bit harder for us to notice.

Consider the chorus’s first few repeats, and then the final chorus, compared here: :   

“I hate my wife/and her boyfriend too.       I hate to hate and I hate that, I hate my life so very bad.”

“I hate my wife/and my boyfriend too.       I hate to hate and I hate that, I hate myself so very bad.”

I think that by changing the 'her boyfriend’ to 'my boyfriend’ he’s speaking a bit more intimately, admitting that he is part of the problem.  And the most telling is the change of 'I hate my life’ to “I hate myself”–it’s incredible that he is able to change two words and change the entire tone from petulant and angry at everyone else, to self-loathing.  In the last chorus he also changes 'my kids’ to 'my offspring’ which to me conveys real disconnect.   

The Video

Now, about the video itself.  Again, just my interpretation…but I’ve seen a LOT of flack about the video being distasteful or pointless, and I didn’t get that from it at all.  I have a pretty big nerd boner for symbolism so here’s what I’ve extracted.  The moonwalking, hat-and-cape donning Till represents a young, foolish and potentially irresponsible man before his family and marriage.   He’s wearing white to signify his innocence–he’s clean at that point, doing his own thing.   During this short snippet he’s also singing about his friends–how they have nice cars and cigars.  Those are the things he’s focused on in his youth.  Living the dream.  It’s interesting and also blatantly obvious that he’s fresh-faced here, while Peter has the distorted pig face–possibly representing Till’s partner.   

But while Till is parading around in his cape, another character comes up and literally kicks him in the chest.  And it’s Till, with a distorted pig face.  He’s also wearing white, but his hands/sleeves are red, which is a little too obvious to explain. To me, that “other” Till symbolizes the adult, unhappy Till.  It’s him, with all his self-hatred, literally knocking down his starry-eyed moonwalking dreams.  It’s pretty poignant and again obvious that he kicks the other down right at the chorus; realization that he hates his life and everything in it causes that ‘darker’ Till to take control.  

The fact that they emulate pigs is also very symbolic. They’re representing the ‘unwanted’ in lower/middle class society–unhappy marriages, screaming spouses, wife beaters, child abusers, welfare families…..you know, the 'Walmart’ crowd.  I’m not shy about saying this because again that’s exactly how I grew up..  We were poor and dirty and between my parents there was a ton of hate.  Animalistic is exactly how I would describe the dynamic in my family and our social system.  Actually the pig faces reminded me of Animal Farm, (a symbolism dream come true) and I was also reminded of Lord of the Flies.  In both those examples and in many other cases, pigs represent a very pessimistic view of humanity; unrefined, dirty, violent, angry, stupid, selfish.  The scenes in the messy house with Till and Peter and the piglets really kind of bring all of that together.  I’m not sure about Till or Peter’s childhood, but they kind of hit the nail on the head with imagery.  Not sure how others didn’t pick up on this, but maybe it’s because I grew up there. I immediately recognized that conveyance with those scenes.  

Again, it’s a pretty bleak way of looking at that class of society but I think it’s one interpretation that’s pretty accurate.   

BUT that’s not the full story.   

The great thing about the chorus is that it’s blunt and simple but SO full of meaning and emotion.  "I hate my life, and I hate you/I hate my wife and her boyfriend too"  Not only is he full of hatred, but he’s also pretty despondent; that verse lets us know how bad things have gotten in his marriage, and he brushes it off nonchalantly.  There are whole songs dedicated to finding out about cheaters, but offhandedly mentioning an affair really drives home the dysfunction.  So it’s a bleak situation, but the following, “I hate to hate, and I hate that” may at first glance sound emo and depressive, but I hear and interpret a hopeful message.  The fact that he doesn’t want things to be this way shows that he has compassion and on some level cares about himself and his life; I think that is also a reflection of many people in that situation.  Just because people have these awful lives and are bitter toward their bad situation it doesn’t mean that they want to be miserable and unhappy.  I used to listen about my parents’ dream of opening a restaurant one day and it was one of few times I could see them as young people with dreams, before bills and kids and their ten million other problems made them the angry and hateful people they defaulted to.   

Also, at the end of the video, the white-clothed 'young’ Till reappears, and he actually takes a piglet and is being very affectionate toward it.  I think that’s a very telling scene–maybe he would have been happy with one child, or maybe he really does love his kids at the end of the day.  He walked offstage cuddling the animal.   

Abortion

Another that I think the video and song address is the potential 'kindness’ of abortion in general–another taboo argument is the one that maybe it’s more beneficial to abort if you don’t want/don’t like/don’t have money/don’t want to support any children.  There are plenty of people who don’t abort due to religious or societal expectations and end up like the family Till and Peter are portraying, and that’s not something polite company likes to talk about, or religious activists ever acknowledge.  But the whole scene with the “ghost piglets” (aborted children, my interpretation anyway) and the accompanying lyrics “Say goodbye/We’ll rise up into the sky/say goodbye/we’ll come back soon as pretty butterflies” mimic the argument about fetuses being people/having souls and that whole moral dilemma.

It’s very reassuring to people who are against abortion that those babies would be in Heaven, or cherished, or whatever it is they believe (I’m pro-choice so I’m not entirely educated on their argument) so in the end, you should praise abortion because you’re sparing those children the lives they would have spent (with Till and Peter.)  And I am not entirely sure if it was intended, but the grammar of the song title “Praise Abort” could be twisted–instead of “praising abort(ion)” it could be that ‘praise’ is a noun, not a verb.  This would make the title a type of abortion, such as a religious or merciful killing.  This idea is supported by the chorus itself, “Never thought I’d praise abort.”  In that way, Till is actually ridiculing or turning the tables on the would-be moral superiority of anti-abortionists.

One more great aspect of the video is the actual abortion scene itself, in which “female” Till is confronted by “male” Till while the ballet dancers bring a device (obviously meant to signify the MVA used in abortions) to him.  She is holding a piglet and seems relieved/gratified to see him, but instead of aiming his ‘weapon’ at the fetus/pig, he actually points it at her head, and she dies.  This could symbolize a lot of different things: such as that women who abort are often viewed as worthless/meaningless, or that when a woman aborts, a part of her “dies” emotionally.  Right before the cut where he “kills” her, she looks obviously scared and remorseful.  I think the biggest lesson is that abortion affects the woman profoundly, something that a lot of abortion propaganda ignores, because they advocate for the fetus.  

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#5:FIND PURPOSE

✉️:Finding a meaningful life purpose is a profound journey that many people embark on at different stages of their lives. It involves discovering what brings fulfillment, direction, and satisfaction. Identifying a purpose can help guide decisions, inspire actions, and provide a sense of meaning in both personal and professional aspects of life.

1.Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to Finding Your Life’s Purpose

﹙ 💌 ﹚ we will explore the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term that means “a reason for being.” Ikigai is important to know because it offers a pathway to finding purpose and joy in life. It involves harmonizing four key elements: what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for...

2.EVERYTHING ABOUT IKIGAI

Basically, ikigai is seen as the convergence of the following four core elements:

1. What you love (your passion)

2. What the world needs (your mission)

3. What you are good at (your vocation)

4. What you can get paid for (your profession)

The word ikigai, that space in the middle of these four primary elements, is seen by the Japanese as the source of value or what make one's life truly worthwhile.

THE 10 RULES OF IKIGAI

1. Stay Active, Don’t Retire:

- The idea behind this rule is to keep your mind and body engaged in meaningful activities. Retirement doesn't mean stopping all productive work. It encourages finding activities you enjoy and continuing to contribute to society, which can provide a sense of purpose and satisfaction.

-Benefits: Staying active helps maintain cognitive function, physical health, and emotional well-being. It can prevent feelings of uselessness and isolation.

2. Take It Slow:

- Embrace a slower, more deliberate pace of life. Instead of rushing through tasks, take time to savor and appreciate the process.

- Benefits:This can reduce stress and anxiety, improve the quality of your work and help u enjoy life more fully. It encourages mindfulness and living in the present moment.

3. Don’t Fill Your Stomach:

- The 80% rule, also known as "hara hachi bu" advises stopping eating when you're 80% full, rather than completely sated.

- Benefits: This practice promotes better digestion, prevents overeating, and can lead to a healthier weight. It’s associated with longevity and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

4. Surround Yourself with Good Friends:

- Build and maintain strong, positive relationships. Spend time with people who uplift and support you.

- Benefits: Good friends provide emotional support, reduce stress, and enhance your sense of belonging. Strong social connections are linked to better mental health and increased life expectancy.

5. Get in Shape for Your Next Birthday:

- Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining health and energy. Aim to improve or maintain your fitness level each year.

- Benefits: Exercise boosts physical health, mental clarity, and mood. It helps prevent chronic diseases, improves sleep, and enhances overall quality of life.

6. Smile:

- Adopting a positive attitude and smiling can improve your mood and the mood of those around you.

- Benefits: Smiling releases endorphins, reduces stress, and promotes a positive outlook. It can improve social interactions and relationships.

7. Reconnect with Nature:

- Spend time outdoors and appreciate the natural world. This can involve walking in parks, hiking, gardening, or simply enjoying a sunny day.

- Benefits: Nature exposure reduces stress, boosts mood, and improves mental health. It can also enhance physical health and encourage a sense of wonder and connection to the world.

8. Give Thanks:

- Practice gratitude regularly by acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of your life.

- Benefits: Gratitude enhances happiness, reduces negative emotions, and improves mental health. It can also strengthen relationships and foster a more positive outlook on life.

9. Live in the Moment:

- Focus on the present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Engage fully in whatever you are doing at the moment.

- Benefits:This practice, also known as mindfulness, reduces stress and enhances enjoyment and satisfaction. It can improve mental clarity and emotional regulation.

10. Follow Your Ikigai:

-Discover and pursue your Ikigai—the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Let this guide your life choices and actions.

- Benefits:Finding and following your Ikigai leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life. It helps align your passions with your skills and societal contributions, resulting in a sense of purpose and happiness.

3.Discover Your Ikigai: Guided Journal Prompts for a Meaningful Life

Ikigai journal prompts can help you explore and clarify your purpose and passions. Here are some prompts to guide your reflection:

Exploring Your Passions

1. What activities make you lose track of time?

2. What did you love to do as a child that you may have forgotten about?

3. What topics or activities are you naturally drawn to?

4. When do you feel most alive and engaged?

5. If you could do anything without worrying about money or other obligations, what would it be?

Identifying Your Strengths

6. What skills or talents do you excel at?

7. What do people frequently ask for your help with?

8. What accomplishments are you most proud of?

9. What feedback have you received that highlights your strengths?

10. When have you felt most competent and capable?

Understanding What the World Needs

11. What issues or causes do you care deeply about?

12. How do you want to make a difference in the world?

13. What problems do you see in your community that you wish you could solve?

14. What do you believe the world needs more of?

15. What impact do you want to have on others' lives?

Finding What You Can Be Paid For

16. What professional roles or careers have you considered?

17. How can you monetize your skills or passions?

18. What services or products can you offer that others would pay for?

19. What industries or fields are you interested in exploring for potential income?

20. What value do you bring to your current job or any job you’ve held?

Integrating Ikigai

21. How can you combine your passions, strengths, and what the world needs into a potential career or hobby?

22. What small steps can you take to start aligning your daily activities with your Ikigai?

23. What changes can you make in your life to focus more on your Ikigai?

24. Who can support you on your journey to finding and living your Ikigai?

25. What would a typical day look like if you were fully living your Ikigai?

Reflecting on Progress

26. What have you learned about yourself through this journaling process?

27. How has your understanding of Ikigai evolved over time?

28. What obstacles have you encountered in pursuing your Ikigai, and how can you overcome them?

29. What successes have you experienced in aligning your life with your Ikigai?

30. How can you maintain balance and avoid burnout while pursuing your Ikigai?

ıllı ⠀ : ⠀Let ur passion be your guiding star, leading you to a life filled with joy, purpose, and unshakable fulfillment.stay healthy I love u <143 ❛ ⠀ ♡ ⠀ !!

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