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The Robins(and 1 signal) + The Onion/Reductress headlines

Don’t be silly, Alfred would never let them walk around the manor with shoes on.

Tim Drake hc:

After rescuing Bruce from the timestream, the other Bats eventually notice that Tim is 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 without at least one weapon on him at all times. He usually has three (the small knife he built hideaway spots in all his shoes for, the larger knife either on his hip or shelved on his back, and a nonlethal option such as a taser), but he doesn't even sleep without them within reach.

The shoe knife was introduced to his outfits after the Titan Tower Attack. He wanted a hidden way to never be caught off guard again (he wasn't sure his precautions would be well-received by the Bats). The larger knife was added after the desert (Tim's not sure he'd resort to using it, but he lost two friends during a time he had only himself and them to rely on). The nonlethal one was added after Damian cut his line.

He does end up forgiving all the Bats for their transgressions and seeking forgiveness for his faults, but he's never without a weapon. He's learned that even "safe" spaces can suddenly become unsafe. He learned that, when it came down to it, he has only himself to constantly rely on.

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I’m baffled at how coherent some of your usernames are

ok gimmickverse let's all do this

I would be oho-h-

@maryland-officially @the-real-catholic-church @north-dakota-unofficial @non-tyrannical-usa @thee0ne-whos-trying and anyone else!

How did you spend the ao3 shutdown?

I was busy turning my bathroom into a biohazard comparable to nuclear fallout because I’m stupid and ate an entire jar of roasted onions yesterday. And re-reading wfa.

this is steve

steve loves his personal space.

this is eddie

eddie also loves steve's personal space.

To add on to the part about Peetas name: not only he named after bread but he was also on fire with Katniss twice (being baked twice would burn bread) and he gave her the burnt bread when she was starving.

Peeta is literally the burnt bread.

Suzanne Collins is one of the few contemporary writers who realizes the importance of names in her stories and the significance they bear. They add so many layers to the story, additional meanings that otherwise would not have existed.

The original trilogy:

Katniss: named after a plant of which you can eat the roots. Her father taught her where to find it and told her that “as long as you can find yourself, you’ll survive” (quote may be a little bit off, but it’s from one of the early chapters in THG). Additionally, the leaves are in the shape of an arrowhead, referencing her skills with the bow which her father also taught her how to use.

Peeta: literally bread lmao. But bread is one of the basic nutritions humans need, a little bit goes a long way to keep you alive. Peeta’s presence in Katniss’s life also kept her alive, literally and figuratively—the burned bread he threw her in the flashback and their complicated relationship.

Primrose: a plant with medicinal purposes, even more significant in light of her work as a medic in Mockingjay.

Gale: literally means “strong wind” and considering that in every encounter with Katniss he’s caused some reaction, he pulls her into directions she maybe initially doesn’t want to go in. Additionally, his name also represents his determination and steadfastness in his beliefs.

TBOSAS

Lucy Gray: named after William Wordsworth’s poem “Lucy Gray” which is about the titular character of the poem who got lost during a blizzard. She literally got lost in snow. Rachel Zegler sang this poem in two parts on the original soundtrack of the movie. When Snow asked who the girl in the song is, Lucy answers that she’s a mystery, just like her.

Snow: aside from the obvious snow references, I think his name is most significant in relation to Lucy and the poem. The only one who knows what caused her disappearance is Snow. He is the reason that Lucy is gone. But her traces in the snow are still visible. He will always remember her because the memory of Lucy has manifested itself in every part of his life.

Coriolanus: named after the Roman general (and also the titular character of Shakespeare’s play), Coriolanus wanted to attack Rome and become its ruler. He was scorned and celebrated by the people, only to be later exiled from the city by them. In TBOSAS, Coriolanus is the star pupil at the Capitol’s academy but sent into exile to the districts after he won the Games with Lucy through cheating.

Volumnia: Coriolanus mother who played a part in his ascent to power. In TBOSAS, she almost serves like a mentor to Coriolanus, teaching him how to think in terms of power.

(Edit) Sejanus: a roman soldier who was betrayed by the roman emperor Tiberius, just like the future president betrayed him.

(Edit) Plinth: got this info from here, but it was too good not to include here. A plinth is a base for a statue or vase to stand on. After Sejanus’s death, all of the Plinth fortune was given to Snow for being such a good to friend him. It was this money that skyrocketed the Snow family from poverty to filthy rich. The Plinth money was the foundation upon which Snow built his power.

There are so many other names that have historical (mostly Roman and Greek) connotations—Plutarch, Seneca, Cinna—but also regular names like Trinket and Beetee bear meanings that represent the character beautifully.

Names are important. For any lover of literature or (aspiring) writers, please look closely at them. They can shape your story into something unique.

Feel free to correct me if I’ve said something wrong. I know there are many names missing, but I can only add so many examples ✊🏻😔

The link to operation olive branch:

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Food, cash & essentials:

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He’s in such severe denial omfg

Something about FNAF 3 and Fazbear Frights taking place in 2023 in our current social media landscape

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I think I’ve heard of one single fic where Effie and Fleamont were somehow worse than Walburga and Orion??? It wasn’t even like a reverse kinda situation where Walburga and Orion were good instead of Effie and Fleamont?????? I hope it was a wattpad fic

I love how in the marauders fandom we argue about absolutely everything except Euphemia and Fleamont Potter being great parents. We all have different opinions and headcanons but I have never once heard a bad word about those two. 

Oh and before you say we all agree on Walburga being terrible, I once read a oneshot where she was weirdly nice. It was one of the most unsettling things I’ve ever read. 

I finally got to season two of 9-1-1 (I started like a year ago, maybe more but I keep forgetting to actually watch it), I’m only halfway through the first episode of the season and omfg Buck and Eddie already have such big crushes on each other that it hurts they’re taking too damn long to kiss and they only met in the episode I’m currently watching. I applaud you all for somehow withstanding like 6 entire seasons of this painfully drawn out homoerotic/homoromantic spiral of denial and doom.

Also I love Maddie, especially since it’s the next day and I’ve seen more episodes with her.

And I absolutely adore Christopher, he’s so cute I just wanna ruffle his hair. Someone needs to introduce this kid to some Ole Lund Kierkegaard books bc I just know they’d make him laugh so much he’d fall out of his seat and barely be able to breathe cause he’s laughing so hard.