Stop normalizing the grind and start normalizing whatever this is:

hey @idliketobeatree you're tags are so important to me, thank you!

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B A B Y

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TINY BABY

also, its sister tweet:

How could you forget:

Had to add this gem

Pouring one out for Poison Junior.

I need y’all to understand that every time that somebody who makes $10,000 a year thinks that somebody who makes $30,000 a year thinks that somebody who makes $50,000 a year thinks that somebody who makes $100,000 a year thinks that YES EVEN somebody who makes $150,000 a year is the real enemy

…a billionaire wins and we all lose.

And every time that somebody who makes $150,000 a year thinks that they’re better than somebody else who makes $100,000 a year thinks that they’re better than somebody else who makes $50,000 a year thinks that they’re better than somebody else who makes $30,000 a year thinks that they’re better than somebody else who makes $10,000 a year

…a billionaire wins and we all lose.

Privilege and comfort rises with income, obvi. It’s not all “the same.” But please zoom the fuck out and look at the whole picture. The WHOLE picture.

sometimes it also helps to clarify exactly how much a billion dollars is, since it's easy to forget when we all refer to it written out.

a billion is a thousand millions.

that guy who makes 100,000 a year? you need ten of him to get one million. the billionaire makes as much as ten thousand guys who make $100,000 each.

imagine if the billionaire was willing to make $500,000 a year. that would mean there would be enough money left over to give nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety people salaries of $100,000 per year even if they were making nothing to start.

imagine how much those people would spend and buy with that cushion of income. imagine how widely the money would trickle down to childcare workers, to sandwich shop employees, to car mechanics, to boarding kennel workers if all those people were out there suddenly spending enough money to live comfortable lives. what a vision. income equality makes us all wealthier: wealth doesn't trickle down, it builds from the income of the poorest among us rising from the bottom up.

fuck billionaires.

Thinking of the larger context of LOTR and like, the fellowship swapping old war stories and shit and Sam just says “Yeah I killed a huge spider…Shelob, I think?”

And Gandalf just blinks and is like, “You what now?”

“Yeah, killed it. Had to save Frodo”

Gandalf elects not to tell Sam that he killed the spawn of a primordial demon.

the daughter of the embodiment of darkness which ate the original sun and moon and almost ate the devil.

That's not important. What is important is that it was a danger to Mister Frodo.

Time for me to info dump about Sam and Shelob.

In lord of the rings lore, there are three tiers of deities. The highest tier and most dangerous includes Morgoth - Sauron’s master, and Ungoliant, Shelob’s master. The middle tier includes Shelob, Sauron. Then there’s the lowest tier, which includes the wizards Gandalf and Saruman as well as the Balrog (this is why Gandalf couldn’t 1v1 the Balrog). It also explains why Gandalf doesn’t take the ring, the magic of a tier 2 deity would absolutely corrupt him. We even see that happen with Saruman and the Palantir.

This leads to the start of the answer to some interesting questions. Why does Sauron tolerate Shelob being in his territory, and why does Sauron tolerate there being a secret back door into Mordor?

On the surface, he does it because he might not be able to beat Shelob in a fight, after all they’re the same tier of deity. And since Shelob’s domain is the secret way into Mordor, he can’t close it off, and he seriously doubts anyone can use it to get in. He doesn’t monitor the path with guards either - Shelob would eat them.

It gets more detailed than that though. Sauron’s boss, Morgoth, and Shelob’s boss, Ungoliant, made a deal. They’d attack the tree of life together. Morgoth would drink the nectar, and Ungoliant would keep all of the jewels and magic they earned along the way. Morgoth broke this deal because there was a particularly powerful gem he wanted (the gem in Sauron’s helmet), and as a result Ungoliant went to war with Morgoth.

Ungoliant won, Morgoth barely escaped with his life.

So not only does Sauron maybe lose if he attacks Shelob. Even if he were to win, it might provoke Ungoliant into attacking Morgoth again, and Ungoliant wins that fight, she’s already done it once.

With all of that established, how the hell does Sam hurt a deity that powerful?

Well, to start, it’s impossible. Shelob’s hide is so tough Sam could never pierce it with all his might. However, Shelob had grown old and arrogant. During the fight, Sam winds up directly underneath Shelob, and Shelob decides to crush Sam with all her strength.

Unfortunately, Sam is pointing sting straight up.

While Sam lacks the strength to hurt Shelob, Shelob herself is plenty strong. She accidentally impales herself on sting, finding herself injured for the first time in thousands of years. Which is the sort of poetry I really appreciate about Tolkien’s writing.

No matter how powerful or evil or ancient or indestructible your foe, if you stand for what is right and hold your sword out, they will impale themselves upon it.

Sam’s backstory in this scene is much simpler. He has to save Frodo.

I love it when tolkien fans reblog posts with the deep lore receipts. Thank you

Also, Shelob isn't officially dead. She's just sitting there, almost incalculably hungry, and all she ever eats again are things that stumble into her.

(What Sam does on his own is blind her, which is arguably better than killing her. There's probably some blowback on killing her.)

Tolkien liked Eucatastrophe so much, he invented the word.

for april fools we’re deleting this entire site sayonara you weeaboo shits

for everyone asking for what article this is i actually went back and found it again and you'll never guess who it's about

For April fool’s, this account will NOT have any:

-screamers

-flashing images

-fake emergency announcements

-images/videos of dead things

-loud videos

-jump scares

-lewd/NSFW pictures/videos

-unreality

For April fool’s, this account CANNOT promise a lack of:

-rickrolls

-stickbugs

-gnomes

-animals doing weird but cute things

-dad jokes

having adhd and being a creator is like being on a timer. oh sorry you have this art idea? well you have approximately 12 hours to start it and 6 hours to finish the task or else you will lose interest and inevitably move on. oh you have an idea for a one-shot? well you’d better finish it in a day unless you want to banish it to your wips forever. ding dong bitch

A comic about the spectrum of responses to stress - we talk alot about the more extreme ends of this and trauma, but the more subtle and every day responses can be harder to spot. if we can understand our own and other’s responses better, problems Are easier to confront and blaming is less likely to happen :) hope it’s helpful!!

Tesla Stock Update 2025: Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Hold On and Believe

Tesla's stock has recently experienced volatility, and investors want to know its current performance and future prospects. Let us discuss the recent news and reasons for optimism among Tesla shareholders. Recent Stock Performance As of March 31, 2025, Tesla (TSLA) is trading at $259.16, reflecting recent market trends. Factors Influencing Tesla's Stock Certain factors have influenced the recent price action in Tesla's stock: Delivery Outlook: Analysts have updated Tesla's first-quarter vehicle deliveries. The expectations range from 315,000 to 369,000 units, which might be the lowest quarterly deliveries in over two years. Reasons behind include the production start of the new Model Y and variations in regional demand. Political Environment: CEO Elon Musk's political engagement has drawn attention. His connection with the Trump administration and membership in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have received conflicting reactions, influencing Tesla's brand image, particularly among some groups. ​ Tariff Issues: The threat of new tariffs has been the source of concern concerning increased production costs for automobile producers, including Tesla. Even with Tesla's regional manufacturing strategy giving it some insulation, the net impact of trade policy remains an issue for investors to consider. Analyst Insights Various opinions within the investment community concerning Tesla stock are: Stifel Outlook: Stifel cut the price target for Tesla to $455 from $474 but rated it as "Buy". They refer to near-term concerns regarding car deliveries and brand perception but are certain of Tesla's long and medium-term growth potential. I Cantor Fitzgerald's Take: Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard upgraded Tesla to "Overweight" with a price target of $425. He identifies seven long-term growth drivers, including advancements in autonomous driving technology and energy storage technologies. ​ Reasons for Optimism Despite the current travails, some reasons offer optimism for Tesla investors: Technological Advancements: Tesla is dedicated to investing in cutting-edge technologies. The building of the Dojo supercomputer has the objective of enhancing the training of Tesla's machine learning algorithms, potentially accelerating the development toward autonomous driving capability. Experts project that Dojo could potentially help boost Tesla's market capitalization by a significant amount. ​ Diversification into AI and Robotics: Tesla is moving beyond electric vehicles into robotics and artificial intelligence. Projects like the Optimus humanoid robot and autonomous Tesla Semis are possible new revenue streams, showing Tesla's commitment to new technology. ​ Global Market Presence: Tesla boasts a strong global presence with high US, China, and European sales. The company's success in its ability to navigate regional market forces and its ongoing expansion plans position it well for long-term expansion. Resilient Brand Loyalty: Despite recent scandals, Tesla boasts a loyal customer base. The company's focus on sustainability and innovation continues to resonate with consumers, driving long-term demand. While Tesla is faced with near-term challenges fueled by delivery expectations, political allegiances, and tariffs, the company's commitment to technological innovation, diversification, and global expansion provides a foundation for optimism. Investors are encouraged to consider them, stay informed, and practice a long-term perspective when evaluating Tesla's share performance.

Source: Tesla Stock Update 2025: Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Hold On and Believe

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The only jump scare anybody’s going to see here. :)

I’m obsessed with ep 15 of ohshc not because of anything that actually happens in the episode but because hikaru seems to be wearing three tank tops the whole time

I’m captivated by his triple tank swag

okay I think there’s three possible options

one binder sandwiched between two tank tops. weirdo again

my argument for one binder sandwiched between two tank tops: the binder was causing sensory issues

transmasc AND autistic boy swag

Considering that the white straps are hanging out of the black layer I think it is absolutely tank top underneath a binder, but Hikaru needs to make it look like a fashion choice (tm) as opposed to hiding it under the straps.

he’s like if I wear my binder confidently enough no one will even realize what it is and you know what he’s right.

Dr. Olivia Octavius

HEY AUNTY YOU WANNA TELL US SOMETHING

I just wanna remind everyone that there was a time in the Spider Man comics that Aunt May was gonna marry Doc Ock

and throw in that this would be a GREAT continuity to bring that back in.

Mx. Moz did fan art of that cover. Link to artist https://twitter.com/MLeeLunsford/status/1084990686892453888

I love the implication that every other spider was invited to the wedding and did nothing to stop it

His cute expression when Rook first started flirting tho…