Crustacean Week: We heard that Tumblr likes monsters and crabs.
Well, here's a message for you, from The Crab Monster, in the foreword to The World's Greatest Monster Quiz (1975) by Dan Carlinsky and Edwin Goodgold:
Me and my fellow monsters would just like to tell all of youse how much we appreciate your loyalty. When a guy works hard scaring the pants off of youse, it's nice to know you're loved.
Dis book, which I was privileged to read in manuscript, t'rilled me. I'm sure it'll do the same for youse too. Happy readin'!
Love,
The Crab Monster
Aww, we love you too, Crab Monster!
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Full transcription below the cut
Introduction
Let's be honest: What can you say about a book that tests your knowledge of creatures who have bitten, swum, crawled, lurched, limped, marauded, clobbered, murdered, maimed, tortured, slunk and slithered their way into your hearts?
Well, to start with, we're sure you won't say it Boris you. In fact, it's bound to give you a fair share of Bela laughs. And when you're through you'll think the book is underPriced. But maybe that's Carradine things too far. Let's just say this book can serve as a thorough test for those well versed in monster lore and as an educational guide for the young scholar, for it scrutinizes both Hall of Fame and journeyman monsters.
Chances are there's a question or two on your favorite monster in here somewhere. If not, bear in mind that no book can cover all the monsters in the world; monsters are . everywhere. In fact, better be careful—there might be one looking over your shoulder right now.
Foreword
Me and my fellow monsters would just like to tell all of youse how much we appreciate your loyalty. When a guy works hard scaring the pants off of youse, it's nice to know you're loved.
Dis book, which I was privileged to read in manuscript, t'rilled me. I'm sure it'll do the same for youse too. Happy readin'!
Love,
The Crab Monster
About the Authors
Dan Carlinsky and Edwin Goodgold wrote the first Trivia quiz books ever published, Trivia and More Trivial Trivia (recently re-released in one volume as Trivia and More Trivia). They have collaborated on other books and on numerous humor articles for the Sunday New York Times. Dan Carlinsky writes for many major magazines; his other books include A Century of College Humor (re-released as A Treasury of College Humor) and Bicycle Tours In and Around New York (with David Heim). Edwin Goodgold is also author of I Spy and To Be Continued . . . (with Ken Weiss).
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The domestic market experienced a mixed trading session, with initial gains followed by profit booking in the latter half of the trade. The key indices faced downward pressure, erasing some of the early optimism.Early Highs and Subsequent PullbackThe Sensex embarked on the trading day with a promising opening, gaining 289 points to reach 65,722.51 from the previous close of 65,433.30. The index surged further, hitting an intraday high of 65,913.77, marking a rise of 480 points. However, the second half of the session witnessed a reversal as all gains were relinquished. The Sensex concluded with a decline of 181 points, or 0.28%, settling at 65,252.34. The Nifty50 experienced a similar trajectory, ending the day at 19,386.70, down 57 points, or 0.29%.Mid and Small Caps ShineWhile the benchmark indices faced downward pressure, mid and small-cap stocks outperformed. The BSE Midcap index edged up by 0.11%, and the Smallcap index clocked a gain of 0.21%, offering a counterpoint to the broader market trend.Highs and Lows in Individual StocksAmidst the market fluctuations, several individual stocks displayed notable performances. As many as 264 stocks, including Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Dr Reddy's Labs, Federal Bank, Mphasis, Shriram Finance, and Tata Power, touched their fresh 52-week highs during intraday trade on BSE. On the other hand, 35 stocks experienced losses in the Nifty index, with 16 stocks concluding the day with gains.Top Gainers and LosersReliance Industries, Divi's Labs, and Power Grid emerged as the top losers in the Nifty index, experiencing declines of 1.84%, 1.52%, and 1.32%, respectively. Conversely, BPCL, Asian Paints, and IndusInd Bank claimed the top gainer positions in the Nifty index, boasting gains of 1.93%, 1.78%, and 1.26%, respectively.Sectoral PerformanceIn terms of sectoral indices, most ended the day in the red. The Nifty Healthcare Index, PSU Bank, Pharma, and Oil & Gas stood as the top losers among the sectoral indices, marking declines of 0.78%, 0.65%, 0.58%, and 0.56%, respectively. On a positive note, Nifty IT managed to rise by 0.61%. The surge in IT stocks followed Goldman Sachs' initiation of coverage on six Indian IT services companies, predicting growth amid the tailwinds of Generative AI and pent-up demand.A Tapestry of Market DynamicsThe day's trading session captured a spectrum of market dynamics, from initial gains to subsequent profit booking. Amidst the ebb and flow, individual stocks, sectoral indices, and external influences all contributed to the intricate fabric of the market landscape.Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct thorough research and consider consulting a financial professional before engaging in algorithmic trading.
Challenge: This is for the amazing @andtheraincamefalling’s Bad Pick-Up Line Challenge. My prompt was “What’s on the menu? Me-N-U.” I love the theme of the challenge, thank you for including me!
Summary: After flirting with the reader for some time, Gabriel wants to show the reader how serious he is about being with her. And what's more serious than a pick-up line? Literally everything
Pairing: Gabriel x Reader
Word Count: 890
"Gabriel... I'm busy."
I wasn't your first plea, but Gabriel couldn't resist bothering you that afternoon in the bunker library; especially when he had a plan in motion to make you swoon.
"Oh, come on sugar, it's only one meal, right? You have to eat at some point," he argued, pulling out the chair next to you, plopped down beside you. He rested his chin on his palm, watching you read the lore book beneath you. "All this reading is gonna make your mind numb. Take a break."
"Gabe! If I don't figure this out someone else is going to die," you huffed, skimming through the dusty book in front of you.
Gabriel flew off after the words fell out of your mouth. For a split second, you wondered if he'd been offended, but you didn't have the time to focus on anything but the current hunt the Winchesters were on; who desperately needed information from the bunker's library. Your eyes landed on the information you needed as Gabriel popped back into the room.
"Done," he said proudly with a shit eating grin on his face.
You ignored Gabriel's shenanigans, knowing you were close to cracking the case. He could be dealt with afterward.
"Uh, hello?" Gabriel waved a hand in front of your face. "I killed the Rugaru; you can stop reading now."
Your eyes trailed up from Gabriel's palm to his face. You arched a brow, questioning the authenticity of his claim before believing the gloating expression smeared across his face. "Thank you," you told Gabriel, relieved no one else was going to die.
Gabriel pouted, his bottom lip sticking out as he mimicked Sam's puppy eyes. You decided to cave, unable to resist further. "Alright, I'll have dinner with you."
Gabriel replenished his previous grin. "I'll pick you up at seven."
Unsure of where the archangel was whisking you off to for dinner, you decided to wear a simple black dress, one that was suitable for any occasion.
A wolf-whistle cut through the air behind you while you looked at your reflection in your bedroom mirror.
You twirled around to see the Archangel, impressed that he wore a blazer in replacement of his ordinary green jacket. "Don't you clean up well. I was beginning to think the plaid had seeped into your skin," he snorted.
"Don't get too excited," you told him. "I'm changing right back after."
"I can't make any promises. Ready?"
With a small nod, you felt Gabriel's grace seize you up, and whisk you off your feet. Within seconds, they settled back down onto a softer ground.
It took you a second to adjust from the windowless bunker to the green landscape around both you and Gabriel. A small, tulip-filled meadow encircled a single table, big enough for two. The table looked something out of a hotty-totty restaurant, with a thick, white table cloth, elegant, silver candlesticks, and more utensils than you knew purposes.
"You did all of this?" you couldn't form another thought, enchanted by the area. Observing the elegance of all of the nature around you, you found yourself in awe.
"For you," Gabriel declared, admiring the wonderment in your eyes, ecstatic to see he just might win you over. "Hey, look over at the water."
You hadn't looked at the right side of the meadow, but as you turned your head, you saw the stunning blue lake, reflecting the sun which was sinking closer to the water horizon.
"We'll be able to watch the sunset as we eat. Hungry?" Gabriel held out his arm to escort you to the table.
"Very." You wrapped your arm around his, beginning to enjoy Gabriel's advancements.
Gabriel pulled out your chair and swiftly appeared in his. Menus manifested on the table, and you quickly picked yours up to view the choices.
Gabriel opens his menu, unable to contort his smile. “What’s on the menu? Me-N-U,” he suggested, looking across the cozy table at you, giving his prominent eyebrow wiggle.
You couldn't help but laugh as you saw the pick-up line was the only thing written on the otherwise blank pages. "So, you made all of this to show me you're serious about a relationship? And here I thought you were no more than a flirt."
"I don't think I've ever so serious about anything since I left heaven. Look, you know I like spending time with you. Hell, I flew to the middle of Ohio just to save dumb and dumber's asses so that I could spend the evening with you. I mean there's no other reason to go to that state." Gabriel apprised.
"Well, you've outdone yourself..." you trailed off, looking over the water for a moment. "I feel very spoiled."
"I would spoil you ever day. If you let me." Your eyes trailed back to Gabriel's and a warm, gooey feeling spread through your body.
"Even without the luxury of all of this," you motioned at the scenery with your hand, "I think there'll be a Me-N-U. As long as your grace can whip up good food." That earned a chuckle from the Trickster.
Fanzine Friday #4: Anything That Moves: The Magazine for the Discriminating Bisexual, published by the Bay Area Bisexual Network in San Francisco, CA, in the 1990s. Anything That Moves is a bi-centric zine that proclaims: "Read our lips: We will write or print or say Anything That Moves us beyond the limiting stereotypes that are displaced onto us. Here, we feature the cover of Issues #8, Summer 1994, and the inside pages that describe the zine and its table of contents.
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Fanzine Friday #3: Adventures of A-Girl by Elizabeth Watasin, published in Burbank, CA, in the 1990s. As Elizabeth writes in the first issue, "A-Girl stands for 'Asexual Girl'," and the stories detail A-Girl's adventures, such as a trip to Japan and working as an animator.
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Interesting Find of the Week: Furries Among Us: Essays on Furries by the Most Prominent Members of Fandom (2015) and Furries Among Us 2: More Essays on Furries by Furries (2017), edited by Thurston Howl.
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To get us started with Pride Month, here are four of the books in our collection writing about gay, lesbian, and queer cinema:
The Queer Movie Poster Book by Jenni Olson
The Lavender Screen: The Gay and Lesbian Films: Their Stars, Makers, Characters, and Critics by Boze Hadleigh
Hollywood Gays by Boze Hadleigh
The Queer Encyclopedia of Film and Television by Claude J. Summers
The Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL), founded in 1969, is the most comprehensive archive of its kind in the United States. Our focus and mission is to acquire and preserve research materials on American Popular Culture (post 1876) for curricular and research use. Visit our website at https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html.
Fanzine Friday #2: Gerbil, a Queer Culture Zine, published by Brad Pease in Rochester, NY. Gerbil features stories and art submitted by readers on queer experiences.
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