CherryBombed

𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔞𝔟𝔶𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔯𝔢𝔣𝔩𝔢𝔠𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫

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the deceptively named Cradle Kelp is actually a type of mermaid that makes their home in kelp forests. little is known about them due to being on more of the eldritch ocean spirit side of the mermaid spectrum, but they seem to be harmless unless threatened (then they become VERY harmful) and intelligent enough to have an extensive sign language.

Fun Facts:

when resting they use their alarmingly strong grip to anchor themselves to the sea floor or nearby kelp stalks and let the rest of their body float free.

they love to go in shipwrecks and fiddle with buttons and levers and things that have interesting textures.

they have retractable claws.

Garden walk

In a news article the headline pointing out a “dark skinned man arrested” is it relevant why the man is dark skinned? Why does it matter? It’s not like they’re still looking for the guy and need you to be aware what he looks like… why point out he’s dark skinned??? Because they want you to use stereotypes to assume he’s dangerous… so when you read on or see footage of the arrest and see how the man is treated by the police.. you’re primed to think he deserved it because dark skinned men have historically in this country (USA) been said to be more aggressive and dangerous. THATS why literacy is important. THATS why you need to practice this skill.

And the problem is you never know exactly where this issue comes up so you can’t even say “well just use those kinds of examples to teach us!” Because then you’re teaching “to the test” rather than teaching the actual mechanics of how to understand media literacy.