aeryn

media literacy includes understanding why a media product was made, to whom it's being sold, and the assumed preferences of its marketing demographic. narrative is not produced or sold in a vacuum.

louis, mon cher, i must introduce you to mon nouvel ami. his name? labubu. his wide eyes. his impish grin. how merveilleux. he is so enticing, yet there is a wickedness within. dare i say he reminds me of someone. moi. no, mon amour, you misunderstand. it is more than "just some doll." it is a rare collectible. an investment much like your art pieces. and look, louis! i can attach him to my keys and carry him with me always. how fantastique!

you can't come to my birthday party? aw dang, (remembers it's bad to guilt trip people) this doesn't matter to me at all (remembers to demonstrate that i am affected by you to affirm your positive presence in my life) but while you're away i will die (remembers not to guilt trip again) unpreventably. unrelated to you. don't worry about it. (remembers to express care through actions and not just words) you're in the will.

Work chapstick. Car chapstick. Nightstand chapstick. Bathroom chapstick. Jacket pocket chapstick.Bag chapstick. You have to be prepared.