Rando

su mer lovin’ “scream at own ass”

Like it’s kind of crazy cause I’ll randomly have the urge to rewatch or reread something and get annoyed or be shocked the character isn’t acting the way I’ve gotten used to reading in fanfic or seeing in fanart and being like rightttt that’s a fanon interpretation forgot he’s an asshole in canon. Whoops.

Looking at you Draco Malfoy, cough and Billy Hargrove. And Derek Hale, can’t forget my siblings Azula and Zuko. Or the girlies Heather and Courtney.

Insane, like what do you mean canon Chloe is an evil little brat with no excuses. She’s not a boss bitch in with mommy issues??

Oh Bakugo Katsuki is just a jerk cause he’s a jerk, and took out his issues on other people. No sad backstory besides his own insecurities.

Bruce Wayne/Batman is not the loving dad we all like to headcanon him as in the comics, I am shocked. (Seriously though he’s kind of a jerk)

How big of an asshole varies from character to character but like yeah.

Insane. We all saw canon and was like mmm yeah anyways. 🤣 imma do me.

Like it’s kind of crazy cause I’ll randomly have the urge to rewatch or reread something and get annoyed or be shocked the character isn’t acting the way I’ve gotten used to reading in fanfic or seeing in fanart and being like rightttt that’s a fanon interpretation forgot he’s an asshole in canon. Whoops.

Looking at you Draco Malfoy, cough and Billy Hargrove. And Derek Hale, can’t forget my siblings Azula and Zuko. Or the girlies Heather and Courtney.

Insane, like what do you mean canon Chloe is an evil little brat with no excuses. She’s not a boss bitch in with mommy issues??

Oh Bakugo Katsuki is just a jerk cause he’s a jerk, and took out his issues on other people. No sad backstory besides his own insecurities.

Bruce Wayne/Batman is not the loving dad we all like to headcanon him as in the comics, I am shocked. (Seriously though he’s kind of a jerk)

How big of an asshole varies from character to character but like yeah.

Insane. We all saw canon and was like mmm yeah anyways. 🤣 imma do me.

Like it’s kind of crazy cause I’ll randomly have the urge to rewatch or reread something and get annoyed or be shocked the character isn’t acting the way I’ve gotten used to reading in fanfic or seeing in fanart and being like rightttt that’s a fanon interpretation forgot he’s an asshole in canon. Whoops.

Looking at you Draco Malfoy, cough and Billy Hargrove. And Derek Hale, can’t forget my siblings Azula and Zuko. Or the girlies Heather and Courtney.

Insane, like what do you mean canon Chloe is an evil little brat with no excuses. She’s not a boss bitch in with mommy issues??

Oh Bakugo Katsuki is just a jerk cause he’s a jerk, and took out his issues on other people. No sad backstory besides his own insecurities.

Bruce Wayne/Batman is not the loving dad we all like to headcanon him as in the comics, I am shocked. (Seriously though he’s kind of a jerk)

How big of an asshole varies from character to character but like yeah.

Insane. We all saw canon and was like mmm yeah anyways. 🤣 imma do me.

are we supposed to be rooting for Light or L???? (Near later on after L dies)

cuz like- Light is the main character and stuff (i think?), but he’s also fuckin insane with a major god complex and he weirds me out

We are "supposed" to want Light to lose, but we are not supposed to be entirely on L's side either. L's methods are meant to be reminiscent (& possible critique) of the Japanese system of hostage justice. He even went so far as to organize a mock execution for Light, which is a horrific thing to do.

Imo, thematically, the reason Near was allowed to beat Light whereas L was not, is because L was just as ruthless as Light but just happened to be on the opposite side from him. They were two mutually destructive forces trying to take eachother down more out of personal vendetta than anything else. Whereas Near wins because he refuses to play that game. Near does actually care about what is right to some extent.

are we supposed to be rooting for Light or L???? (Near later on after L dies)

cuz like- Light is the main character and stuff (i think?), but he’s also fuckin insane with a major god complex and he weirds me out

- Find a neighborhood full of brown people. Probably a slightly poorer neighborhod. I know, I know, but they will have small independent fabric stores. Selection in each may vary. Hispanic and Caribbean areas will give you prints that EAT. Muslim areas will give you fabrics with amazing drapery. Indian and Southeast Asian areas will give you beading that would make the House of Worth wet with envy. (Try to avoid oldwhitelady quilting stores unless you are a knitter or are specifically trying to cosplay Kirsten Larson.) (Also ask while you're there for lunch/dinner spot recommendations. Your fabric store guy usually has a buddy with a joint nextdoor with the best *insert relevant ethnic food here* you'll ever put in your mouth.)

- DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OWNER OF SAID STORE. This I cannot stress enough. Abdul, my fabric guy, can and will get me whatever I want cause he knows me, knows I bring in other young people, and knows I will be back every month for more. Indie fabric stores tend to have older clients. They are anxious to see faces under 60. Just chat with whoever is in there about the kind of stuff you want and need and they will help you. This also frequently leads to discounts. I have not paid listed price for fabric in years and just walked out of Abdul's with 7~ yards of gorgeous teal satin for 10 bucks. Not a yard. Total.

- Do not be afraid of mess. The best shit comes from stores that look like a hurricane went through them. Don't try to understand the organization. (One day, 4 years into your relationship with the store, suddenly the fabric gods will reveal the knowledge to you.) Again, talk to whoever is in there about your project. They'll help.

- Give up on one stop shopping. Get your crafting supplies elsewhere. Like a small independent hardware store. There's usually an old guy in there that reminds you of an uncle who will also help you.

-Worbla and whatever other Cosplay Specific Material you're using is a fatphobic material straight from Satan's hot taint, you do not need it, and any old hardware/tractor supply dad will help you find better, more durable armor/weapon/detailing material. Don't snub your nose at paper mache and plaster of paris. Venetian Mask makers have been using it for years. Balsa wood is also your friend. Hardware store Uncles will teach you to work with both.

- Elderly people are your bffs. If you see an old person TALK TO THEM. They know how to do all kinds of shit. I know there's a hesitation around old people because of the political climate and a fear that they may be homo/trans/whatever-phobic, but hey....minds are changed by making friends. My elderly Muslim fabric supplier is an Our Flag Means Death fan because of me gushing about the teal I needed for Stede Bonnet. He wishes me happy pride now. He put bolt of rainbow in the window in June and kept it up all summer. And he'd never had a thought about queers before me.

- Don't feel limited to Craft and Fabric stores. Hardware stores are cool. They stock outdoor fabrics and umbrella and furniture covers that are very durable....my first cosplay was made out of patio furniture covers. Also upholstery stores and upholsterers have velvets and damasks and faux leather and real leather and all sorts of rich textures. Most of them will part with a few yards pretty cheap. Second hand sheets and bedspreads and curtains also make some really cool garments. A significant amount of my ren fair garb started as household goods.

- If you are forced to order fabric online, please for the love of all that is holy DO NOT BUY FROM MOOD or any other famous store. You're paying for their branding and their place on certain reality shows I will not mention. Indie is always cheaper for the quality and usually not abusing their workers.

- If the fabric/hobby/hardware/upholstery/etc store you develop a relationship with is inconveniently far from you, see if said owner is willing to take your order via phone and send it to you. You'd be surprised how accommodating people in the crafting and sewing world can be.

It all really comes down to having to form a community. I know finding multiple small stores is a lot less convenient than Joannes. But forming a relationship with a local supplier will, in the long run, yield you much better results AND put money and good back into a community near you.

This is my favorite of all xD