samantha

1. will and elizabeth’s love story

2. elizabeth becoming pirate king

3. avoiding sexualizing elizabeth or the other female pirate characters in the first 3 films by allowing them to wear period-accurate pirate outfits that aren’t tailored to be revealing and impractical for ‘sex appeal’ just because they’re women

6. I run a corseting panel at cons and literally use Elizabeth’s lace-up scene as a video clip of what historical corseting was actually like, because the only thing they got wrong in this scene is that tightlacing wouldn’t be a thing for about another 200 years (and you couldn’t tightlace with the corset style Elizabeth is wearing anyway). It’s one of the most accurate corseting scenes I’ve ever seen.

7. Will’s hat.

8. That scene with all the pirates on the gallows where that little boy starts singing Hoist the Colours? Yeah, that’s fucking legendary. The rest of AWE was kind of a trash fire, but that scene gave me goosebumps.

9. There’s this great shot in the first one where they really drive home the class differences inherent in this time period by having the governor talking about progress and civilization to Elizabeth in their carriage, and then they cut to a shot outside the carriage where a beggar gets splashed by mud from the wheel. It’s a perfect way to underline that everything is not, in fact, a nice little upper-class fairytale, and to give some weight to Will’s storyline, because he has a lot more in common with that beggar than with the governor.

10. For its time, the CGI was fucking amazing.

11. And let’s not forget the work of the makeup department, which had to actually invent new ways of putting on makeup for this movie.

12. The governor’s death scene. Holy shit.

13. They could have gone with a Jack/Will/Elizabeth love triangle, but they didn’t. There are some hints Jack is in love (or at least in lust) with Elizabeth, but he recognizes that she loves Will, and that’s that.

2. They had a woman pirate right in the first film, when the tradition is to only show male ones (hell, the PotC ride at Disney had a wench auction scene until recently). And it was a female pirate of colour at that!

3. Elizabeth may not have known how to fight in the first film, but she wasn’t helpless either. Her first instinct was to fight, but she also had the brains to recognize when it was best to hide instead. Plus when given the chance she stabbed Barbosa that one time.

4. Elizabeth’s lack of fighting ability was not simply because she was a woman, it was clear it was due to her societal circumstances, since we saw other women of different socioeconomic backgrounds being able to fight (and when given the opportunity to learn Elizabeth took to fighting like a duck on water).

5. The Hoist the Colours scene where we see pirates of multiple ethnicities and their varying flags, reminding us that pirates came in all shapes and sizes and weren’t just white men.

6. One of the Pirate Lords being yet ANOTHER woman of colour. She may not have had much of a speaking role if memory serves, but even her presence is already a big deal.

Davy Jones CGI is legendary and a ton better than some of the stuff done today 😄

dude.

Blood is thicker than water The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.

cirishere:

thehottestmess:

klutzyfox:

hey-got-any-grapes:

damhalfblood:

crzyprsn42:

notdxbya:

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anyarps:

i never talk about these things but i can’t remain silent.

i know tumblr doesn’t give a SHIT when things happen in countries outside the “most popular ones” (such as the usa & england). it’s true, don’t lie to me. y’all don’t give A FUCK. not every issue and problem in said countries gets the appropriate exposure but in general shit shows up on the news WORLD FREAKING  WIDE. you set up donations, you help out, your spread the word, you say “pray for x”……

southern europe is burning. 

my country is burning.

people are dying - at home, on the road, trying to run away, in their cars.

yesterday my country had 300 active fires.

people are losing EVERYTHING they own.

i have a friend that is on a train right now passing through places that have been burnt to the ground and she says the smoke is so intense it’s getting inside the train and she can barely breathe.

and yet, even though several people (myself included) have been trying to bring awareness to what has been happening in southern europe… what we get from most of you, those not part of the countries suffering, is silence. we don’t ask for money, we don’t ask for shit other than a reblog to spread awareness… something you can delete in 24/48hrs if you wish. 

i don’t know what to tell you. i’m angry. i’m frustrated. i’m disappointed. i feel like i’m screaming into the void. “a reblog does nothing” - you know that’s a damn lie, you know exposure always helps, you know people start paying attention when posts on social media become popular. my country in particular is a small one, we get ZERO exposure. y’all are only starting to figure out we even fucking exist bc of the shit we’ve been winning lately. 

but hell, if the EU doesn’t give a shit, why should some user on tumblr dot com?

again, i don’t know what to tell you so i’ll let the images speak for themselves: 

An image captured by a Nasa satellite shows a thick plume of smoke blowing southward from the Greek island of Chios over the island of Crete

Torneros de Jamuz, Spain

Duca, Croatia

A helicopter from Italy’s civil protection service drops water on a fire near the railway between Venice and Trieste

Residents take refuge on the beach as a wildfire burns on the mountain next to the village of Lithi, on the Greek island of Chios

Men gather cattle during a forest fire in Vieira de Leiria, Marinha Grande, Portugal.

Charred trees are seen on the hills above the Cloister of Thivaidas on Mount Athos, a World Heritage Site in Greece

Portugal

This is fucking important. I am glad someone fucking spoke about this and said what they had to say. The damage is terrible, and all the evergreen, stone, even the ground is black. I was fucking terrified when Croatia was burning. The fire was near a village where I like and I thought it will burn down. I thought the church will burn down. I thought the cemetery where my grandpa is buried will burn. I still remember the smell of smoke, and when I went to check how bad is fire, my clothes and hair and skin all stunk of smoke. It didn’t go away for weeks.

This is NASA’s picture of Croatia and Montenegro burning. My fucking country was burning. Fucking reblog this. I don’t care that it isn’t UK or US, or that it doesn’t go with your blog, fucking. Reblog. It.

Not my blog type, I dont care.

Reblog for awareness. Do it.

@thegrinningkitten @trialoftheguilty-comic @the-bad-sanses @thewastedwaffle @thewastedwaffle @theundertalehuman @idonthavefronds @kit-kit-kat @the-star-sansess @lights-camera-stagefright @smol-lightning-bug @undertaleau-headcanons @enosstart @incorrect-ibvs-quotes @smol-spook-owo @starlypenguins @laurarose1701 @bellkim27 @definitely-a-living-human @smol-spook-owo @joyfultimetravelbanana @joyfultimetravelbanana2222 @aurellia404 @onebizarrekai @ds-and-ibvs-nerdo @horrordustislife @outcode-crossing @undertalethingems @dryemiddi @skumhuu @bung0us @ask-dreamswap @beruu14 @jmv-au @biggest-gaudiest-patronuses @pukicho 

Boost this or so help me

I don’t care if this “Doesn’t fit your blog theme” or “You don’t think people will notice if you reblog it”

I

Don’t

Care

If you don’t reblog this, that’s a conscious decision to ignore that people are suffering.

And one last thing

TAG EVERY SINGLE BLOG YOU KNOW

I don’t care if you don’t think you’re big enough for them to notice you or you’re worried about bothering them, you do it regardless! I nearly had a panic attack tagging some of the bigger blogs I know of because I’m practically invisible in term of popularity but I still tagged them because it’s worth me being anxious if it means someone gets help.

So unless you don’t care about people dying and suffering, then reblog this and be a decent human being.

I know my blog isn’t for this but this effects everyone to some extent. I have tagged literally everyone I follow. Please reblog and spread the word.

@oz-universe @maybeishouldwritesomething @schpog-art @commodorecliche @racketghost @princip1914 @mochacoffee @enraged-chihuahua @assiraphales @dear-ao3 @yet-another-autistic-blog @wow-lookit-all-the-fandoms @notegender @noahhasnousername @feministism @kit-kat57 @sheralazarus @neferneferuaten-nefertiti1342 @crowleytweets @localautisticgirl-blog @amethystpagan @incorrect-ineffable @axtistix @adult-female-with-aspergers @proudautisticgirl @timaeusmechanized @soaptears @elvmoe @crimson-chains @wordtotherose @cccrystalclear @auti-things @aluxray97 @autistic-noodle @eamikkir @gemennair @themoonmothwrites @professorflowers @book-limerence @thegirlwiththepuffhat @lagriffedemaho @autist-tips @turnipot @lettheseabirdscry @doodlesoffandomsandtrash @ademonwithinternet @scriptautistic @imaveryspookygirl @pink-imagines @moonstonemoonlight @demi-chen @bennyssewingblog @carlydraws @kinda-ok-ish @autie-biographical @drawingpkmneveryday @adhd-alien @finley-myself @birendrabhatta @amoxtlaltli @enelica @writingwithcolor @tweedfeather @wahoo-shem @innerdestinypuppy @servantserah @this-familiar-song

@binch-i-might-be @broadwaypunk

@thegirlwholovedstarkid @wellfuckmegentlywithachansaw @this-is-humanitys-eleventh-hour @thekingwiththerustythrone @imaketheladiesmcswoon @icefoxe @grangerstarkid @itsybitsybookworm @official-lucifers-child (sorry for tagging you, this needs awareness) @theinsanelylogical @oh-were-califormia @jakemothpigeonchaos @microwave-gremlin @mr-mcswoon @adhdaydreaming

Sorry for tagging y'all, but this is so fucking important

@starkidding-around @grangerstarkid @wellfuckmegentlywithachansaw @mermistahawk @theinsanelylogical @articulateyoungcapitalist @someone-here-is-smart @racecrack-higgins @jaelynn-is-slightly-confused @the-cowbi

@chisheya @strxwberry-cottxge @propaganda-for-poets @philocxlyy @animeart907 @wolfstar-shitpost @wolfstarxmoon @mythiee @lovelylsddream @itsedgelord666iamcoal @lesbianralzarek @badjokesbyjeff @biggest-gaudiest-patronuses @official-lucifers-child @wolfstarloml @bpd-bbyg @ladycottagecore @lousydrawingsforgoodpeople @dredsina @hellsite-hall-of-fame

@paperbark-paperback @ughgclden @nora2317 @ceasafeplace13 @yegreatdragontamingpiratecaptain @acciothecookies @heroxvillian-mo @abbyiguess07 @serino137 @a-plucked-flower

@bigbadivy @phantomproductions

@a-smart-dumbass @madd-creations

@greentea7246@notdxbya@whoopdyprompts@your-local-disaster-bi@darling-its-blue-and-gay@padfootbadwolf @a-genderfluid-witch

i know some of us have never interacted but i need you guys to boost this, please.

@crzyprsn42 @darling-its-blue-and-gay @firerose @primulke @anxious-skogkatt @starrlight08 @sapphicsierramist @olive2608 @sapphicsierramist @justmemyselfandthefridge @leidiosyncraticone @whatever-happened-to-the-ducks @palindrome-k @holding-infinity-and-a-book @fandoms-fiend @angstystarghost @those-stars-in-her-eyes @ozziiee @calumthoodshands @takemyhand-bitch @johermione @vivir1000x @nemu1415 @masqueraderevelersx

I’m from Germany and they didn’t say anything in the news about this which makes me so fucking mad

this is scary

@mango-pickle @cipher-dorito @aadyeah @more-like-reyna PLEASE HELP BOOST IT!

REBLOG PLEASE,I BEG YOU.

Tagging some people- @secret-eden @thehottestmess @cirishere @whythefuckdoiexist @didyouputyournameinthegobi @paperfrogss @snowbaz-is-life @thefandomonly @scintillatea @holding-infinity-and-a-book  @will-byers-the-wise @rabidmultishipper @sixofsparrows  @notsofabulouslife07 @acereader         AND ALL OF YOU READING THIS PLEASE REBLOG,I AM BEGGING YOU.

!!! Please reblog!

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@heckinsnekboi, @waflbio, @yeetinguntil3am, @writerwithtoomanyships, @vpow, @ladysminou, @diya-dreams, @whythefuckdoiexist, @that-geeky-dude, @geekyapollokid

@queerymiracle @whythefuckdoiexist @acereader @sapphireamethystpatch @maritasdump @pyroclastic727 @the ho dash!!

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the last time I reblogged this post right before I got a great job, in a permanent work-from-home position, with benefits, retirement, and a salary literally 3x what I was making before, doing something I really like. 

So you know. 

5. Walk with your keys in your hands and keep a key between each finger

6. If they put you in the trunk kick out the headlights

E.g.

If your gut is telling you to cross the street or change your path, do it. Don’t risk it. Your body knows.

If you can, buy a large umbrella and walk holding it. Studies say that predators are less likely to attempt an attack on someone that could fight back. Keys around your knuckles is fine but you’ll need to get very close to do damage. Umbrellas are more precise.

Avoid wearing headphones if you are alone on an empty street. Look aware.

Again: Stay. Away. From. Walls.

Entering an uber alone? Call your father (or anyone you trust) and say “hey dad! Yep, I’m almost there, I’m sending you the route.” outloud. Then proceed to send them the route so they can follow the uber drive. This will most likely intimidate the predator.

If you see someone in an uncomfortable or possibly dangerous situation, walk up to them and say “Betty, oh my god, I haven’t seen you in so long!”. If she gets slightly confused, you can whisper and let her know you’re trying to help and that she should follow along. Walk together to another station or away from where you are. The man will most likely not follow. I have done this one 2 times and can be very helpful.

If you are unsure she needs help, you can pass her a note saying something like “hey, I noticed this man beside you is making you uncomfortable. If you’d like help, fake a sneeze right now and I will come up to you and pretend we are friends.” This is a long note, but its an example. Be discrete. If she follows along, proceed with the previous tip. This is helpful when you’re in a crowded train and you notice harassment.

Park under lights.

Check your back seat BEFORE you get in the car.

Keep a pen in easy reach, a hidden weapon is better than none.

An umbrella can be opened and used to make your attacker jump back. It can also be used to block punches, much like a stick or sword.

Keep your chin up, eyes open, and ears perked when walking alone.

Get a rescue/hiking whistle. It will damage the ears of whoever you blow it at AND can be heard a mile away.

Pretend you are on your phone, and make statements like, “See you in ten”, “I’ll meet you there in a few minutes”, “I just went past ___ landmark”, and, things that make it clear you’ll be missed and/or to make it clear the people missing you could describe you easily to cops.

Keep your bag on one shoulder. That way if grabbed, you could easily drop it and run… You can also slide your backpack in front of you and drive forward like a war horse… Or, you can use it like a shield if being attacked.

This was shared on a Covid survivor group…have heard many of these before but it seems helpful: HOW TO FIGHT COVID AT HOME when you are not hospitalized.

“When the nurse came in to discharge me, I asked her, What can I do to help fight this at home? She said:

1. Sleep on your stomach at all times with Covid. If you can’t sleep on your stomach because of heath issues sleep on your side. Do not lie on your back no matter what because it smashes your lungs and that will allow fluid to set in.

2. Set your clock every two hours while sleeping on your stomach, then get out of bed and walk for 15-30 min, no matter how tired or weak that you are. Also move your arms around frequently, it helps to open your lungs. Breathe in thru your nose, and out thru your mouth. This will help build up your lungs, plus help get rid of the Pneumonia or other fluid you may have.

2. When sitting in a recliner, sit up straight - do not lie back in the recliner, again this will smash your lungs. 

3. While watching TV - get up and walk during every commercial.

4. Eat at least 1 - 2 eggs a day, plus bananas, avocado and asparagus. These are good for Potassium. 

5. Do not drink anything cold -  have it at room temperature or warm it up. Drink Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero & Water with Electrolytes to prevent you from becoming dehydrated. Water with lemon, and little honey, peppermint tea, apple cider are good suggestions for getting in fluids. No milk products, or pork. (as a singer I know milk products produce phlegm and always advised my students to have none for 3 days before a performance)

6. Vitamins D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day are good ideas. Tylenol for fever. Mucinex, or Mucinex DM for drainage, plus helps the cough. Pepcid helps for cramps in your legs. One baby aspirin everyday can help prevent getting a blood clot, which can occur from low activity. 

7. Drink a smoothie of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter. 

We always hear of how Covid takes lives, but there isn’t a lot of information out there regarding how to fight Covid when you are not critical. I hope this helps you or someone you know, just as it has helped me.”

(Wow, @thetimetostrikeislater  wish you’d had this info when you were ill)

That’s a very good question and thank you for asking so politely. 

The word feminism was coined by Charles Fourier in 1837, a French philosopher who advocated for the emancipation of women because he believed society treated women as slaves. We weren’t allowed to vote, own anything, or work a real job. Women were ruled by their fathers/household patriarch until they married at which time they’d be under the rule of their husband. If a woman did not belong to male household she was shunned by society and had very little means to make money, most of them unsavory. You know the idiom “rule of thumb”? That comes from a running joke that started in the 1600s, and was still around in Fourier’s time, that said it was okay for a man to beat a woman with a stick as long as it wasn’t any thicker than his thumb. 

I-💀

Black lives still matter. 

Capitalism still kills. 

The earth is still on fire. 

LGBTQ+ rights are still at stake. 

Islamphobia and Antisemitism still exist. 

🇨🇩Congo #CongolsBleeding #FreeCongo

🇿🇲 Zambia #EndPoliceBrutalityInZambia

🇳🇦Namibia #ShutItAllDown

🇿🇦South Africa #AmINext

🇨🇲Cameroon #AnglophoneCrisis

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🇺🇸 United States + 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeFor #HandsUpDontShoot #NoJusticeNoPeace

ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Black people have experienced so much pain and violence as a collective worldwide. We’re all exhausted, in pain and continuously grieving.