Some of the better quotes, monologues, and passages I’ve read have come from fanfic. Fanfic isn’t always, or even usually, of professional quality (even if it is fun). But every once in a while, I’ll come across something that belongs in the Library of Congress. And I’m not sure how to feel about that, but I guess I’m better for having read it.
the hardest lines ALWAYS come from ao3 fanfics and I stand by this
Mostly thanks to @emilyelizabethfowl (their reblog contains many of the fic links!! thank u sm) and a few deep dives into my ao3 history, the sources of the quotes have mostly all been recovered! I apologise for not posting them all with proper credit originally, I truly didn't think the post would blow up so much, but the lesson is very much learned :) enjoy!
- number 1 is another merthur fic, called Destiny Ordered You To Die, But I Willed You To Live by ironfamjam (apparently also appears in Filling the gaps, a spiderman fic by the same author!)
-The klance one (number 2) is from reach out for you (break these walls) by Paladin-Pile (UserFromPluto)
- number 3 is a batman fic called Home (jason centered) by Daisybirb
- number 4 is a zukka fic by I'm Not Angry Anymore by team_avatars_eyebags
- two are from The Art Of Burning by hella1975, an amazing ongoing atla following zuko (also zukka but it hasn't quite happened yet) - numbers 5 and 9 to be exact
- number 6 is a hualian fic called No paths are bound by cataclysmic_calamity (originally a thread fic but also fully uploaded on ao3)
- number 7 is a merthur fic called tell me every terrible thing you ever did (and let me love you anyway) by Stardustwrites17 (the quote is also originally from a poem by Sade Andria Zabala or Edgar Allen poe apparently)
- The batman one (number 8) is from Nature and Nurture by lurkinglurkerwholurks
- number 10 is from a steddie fic called let me know (everythings alright) by bexiguess (had too dig deep to find this one - the stranger things phase last summer was no joke 😭)
ALSO there is now a part 2 !! (which I swear is better organized)
It’s okay to not want to have sex ever. It’s okay to never even try it.
Margot Robbie said Ace Barbie Rights with her whole chest.
A couple weeks ago, I found out that my university’s library has a copy of the original Assassins script book (1990). Tomorrow’s my last class of the year, so before I have to turn it in, I thought I’d pick some things out to share with y’all.
This is in the intro. Someone describing a moment in the depository scene that isn’t in the 2004 revival.
The character descriptions are just the descriptions of their assassination attempts.
Sorry, but Booth reading Variety is incredibly funny to me.
Just this whole bit. I love the way it’s written. Booth is trying very hard to ignore the Balladeer. The soldier getting shot is not in the revival.
In the 2004 revival, the Proprietor is the one who interrupts the song. In the original, Byck introduced the other national anthem. And while I can’t deny that I think the Proprietor is probably better suited to this solo, I think Byck is an interesting choice. It’s probably just a continuation of his monologue from the scene before, but still…
Terrifying.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: By the end of the depository scene, Booth is in the Balladeer's position. He represents the new American Dream, the other national anthem. Oswald is now in Booth's previous position as the group's pioneer.
Hinckley admires Oswald; that’s in line with his character. Moore is the first to bring up family; she’s a mother. But Czolgosz respects Oswald. Guiteau and Booth envy him. Interesting choices for the only other successful assassins. Czolgosz I get. Guiteau I get. But Booth, envious? Interesting.
This one needs no explanation. But I do think it’s worth mentioning that after all the talk of family, when Oswald pulls the trigger, he’s still alone.
Also from the intro. Thoughts on the assassins and Sondheim’s motivations.
It’s just a really good show, y’all.
ok since i don't think i've seen any semi-comprehensive lists of the tumblr holidays for the reddit refugees, here it is.
DAY 15 GIVE IT UP FOR DAY 15
Thursday the 20th
The Fifth of Wednesday
Sometime in June: That One Halloween Post Starts Circulating
Sometime in July: Dancing Pumpkin Man Video/Gif
Every Monday: El Muchacho Monday
Every Tuesday: Tuesday Again? No Problem...
Every Wednesday: Wet Beast Wednesday
Every Thursday: Out of Touch Thursday
Every Friday: Flat Fuck Friday
Every Saturday: Don't @ Me, I'm Chilling/Caturday
Every Sunday: Fingers In His Ass Sunday
January 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day
January 29: Threshold Day
All of February: Funguary
February 14: Aromantic/Asexual Day
March 9: Miku Day
March 10: Mario Day
March 14: Pi Day
March 15: Ides of March
March 23: Ever Given Got Stuck Today
April 1: Mishapocalypse
April 2: Dashcon Announcement Anniversary
April 3: Dannypocalypse
April 8: Rex Manning Day
ALSO April 8: MARGARET THATCHER IS DEAD
April 13: Neil Banging Out The Tunes
ALSO April 13: Homestuck Day
April 20: haha 420 blaze it
April 25: The Perfect Date
April 28: Ed Balls Day
April 30: It's Gonna Be May
All of May: Mermay
May 3: Beginning of Dracula Daily
May 4: May the 4th Be With You
May 5: Revenge of the Fifth
May 25: The Glorious 25th of May
All of June: Pride Month
ALSO All of June: IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME TO GET SPOOKY
June 5: Barricade Day
June 16: Let Papyrus Say Fuck
July 20: Moon Landing
September 8: The Queen Is Dead and Sans Undertale Killed Her
September 21: DO YOU REMEMBER-
All of October: SKELETON WAR
ALSO All of October: Inktober
October 3: Mean Girls Day
ALSO October 3: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Day
October 20: Unnecessary Feelings Day
October 31: HALLOWEEN
November 5: honestly what didn't happen that day
November 19: Goncharov
All of December: Will the Gävle Goat Get Destroyed Again?
December 10: Please, It's Christmas
December 24: ALMOST CHRISTMAS MEANS IT WASN'T CHRISTMAS
I can't stress enough how much I miss StumbleUpon
Some of the most impactful words I’ve ever heard have come from the most unlikely places. These are only a few. Occasionally the chaos and calamity of our mindless world settles into gold, but only when we take the time to sift through the ashes.
Certain words can change your brain forever and ever so you do have to be very careful about it.
i love you, media that turn into psychological deep dive about life, death, love, grief and mental health, i love you, "mortality is what makes life meaningful", i love you, choosing love no matter how cruel the world gets, i love you, finding kindness within yourself even when the world feels unearning of it, i love you, embracing grief because it means what's lost meant something, but still learning to move on, i love you, moving forward even after everything is lost and the worst possible scenario happened, i love you, absurdism,
my dad sent me this tweet with zero likes or retweets so i can’t rt it without feeling weird but i sure can post it on my tumblr
Sometimes in a crowded mallI realize that everyone has a life of their ownAnd it’s like seeing infinity ignoring itself.
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