Hyperfixation Central

"Networking" doesn't have to feel like one big huge façade of manipulation and lies. You just find people you like. The things you talk about don't even have to be related, you just gotta find people who you like working with who you might reach out to for questions or projects later.

You don't need to look professional and respectable or like a "real" adult. I like to just show up and make it clear I'm receptive to jokes and quirks and weird ideas, and the people who vibe with that usually come to me.

Introduce people you like to other people you like. Talk them up. You can tell your boss "This is Mike he kicks ass, he knows everything about this place, if you want to know something talk to him, if he ever quits we're stealing him"

I found can't think of a polite or socially normal way to say something, sometimes you can just say it like "I don't know if this is dumb or not but I don't know anything about this. Can you explain what you mean?", or "I was taught something different. Should I change how I've been doing it?". I've never had a negative reaction to this.

When in doubt, ask a weird question. "What's your favorite dessert food" is a p good one. Sometimes folks think I'm childish but at least they know what they're getting into and they know I'm not judging them.

Sometimes when higher-ups approach me with a stiff upper lip I'll test the waters with a "is your job as insane as it sounds" or something similar to remind them that I, a worker performing a role, and speaking to them, a worker performing a role. If they give a stiff and measured answer I stay distant and professional. If their performance cracks and their tone changes or they smile or laugh or give a funny reply I know I can relax and joke a bit too.

kon’s dreams be like

what the fuck have i created

Costas Mandylor as Detective Lieutenant Mark Hoffman in SAW VI (2009)

WE'VE GOT NEWS!

An unofficial IASIP Kinktober 2026 is in the works for all you kinky creatives looking to get real weird with it 🗣️

Got an unconventional pairing that you want to see bone?

Got a kink so outlandish it could only happen in the Sunnyverse?

Ready to bring those filthy WIPs out of the closet?

Well this is your chance to rival Dennis’ erotic memoirs… (How derivative!)

We want to see your art and writing inspired by any of the three prompts we’ve concocted for each day of October 2026. There will be plenty of IASIP inspiration; including themes, references and niche characters. Everything is welcome and kookiness encouraged!

Posting will start right here on October the 1st, and you can tag your masterpieces as #IASIPKinktober2026 and post to our ao3 collection!

Suggestions for prompts are welcome in the inbox until August 7th! Prompts will be announced by September 1st.

Follow here for updates, where we'll be sharing your works throughout October as well!