twisted ramblings of a madwoman

Q: Andy looks like a nice guy, he's got a smiley face, and he doesn't like look all agitated. But Liam, about you, you're a bit, y'know— Liam: Yeah but [Andy]'s on drugs. Andy: Happy pills! You're right, I am a happy person. I'm smiling. Liam: Yeah, what— I'm— I'm a happy person. Andy: I didn't say you weren't. Liam: I'm a happy person. I'M HAPPY! (...) Q: What do you guys like about Italy, if you like anything? Liam: I like— Andy: I tell you what I like: RTL 102.5

— Liam and Andy for "Password" on RTL 102.5. September 25, 2008

Uhh, I made a fanfic that no one asked for. It came to me in a dream. It has three chapters already. Shameless self-promotion.

It's based on a TV show called Bates Motel, which is inspired by the movie Psycho (1960), which is inspired by the 1959 novel of the same name. How does one describe this? Norma and Norman's relationship is incestuous, both sexually and emotionally, where no boundaries exist; and once Norma, the mother, imposes boundaries, Norman refuses to accept them. It kind of reminded me of Liam and Noel's relationship. If Loch Lomond, questionable statements and such and such are considered, it's pretty uncomfortable how close they are-- and that's reflected in Bates Motel with Norma and Norman. Even their names: the end of Noel's name starts Liam's name; Norma and Norman, that's a given.

Anyways, I kept some of the characters from the TV show-- tried my best to emulate them, but they won't be a significant part. I kept some events from the TV show as well. So... yeah, I can talk about this all day.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/88792141

A snippet!

It can also be found on Google Drive here and on Bluesky here.

and YES, NOEL she already tried kissing him like he's a frog prince and it didn't work

at this point noel and liam have only just started talking again

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus -- Defining essay on absurdist philosophy, I have spoken at length about comparisons between this and NTBTS

The Medium Is the Massage; text by Marshall McLuhan, graphic design by Quentin Fiore -- Postmodern collage-essay on the role new medias take in shaping our environments. Published in 1967 but still prescient today!

Fair Use: The Story of the Letter U and the Numeral 2 by Negativland + supplemental audio collage album -- As the title says, a collage-style text all about Fair Use and artistic appropriation. This explores plunderphonics art collective Negativland's lawsuits following the release of their album "U2", as well as Fair Use on a broader scale.

Free links:

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

Steal This Film

Steal This Book

RiP! A Remix Manifesto

Friends at the Table: Twilight Mirage

Hey guys,......Is Loki army dead?

Helo? Whaddaya mean iS tHErE aNyOnE?

I might translate this article later today. This one was the most complete one, even in Italian news it's not talked about that much.