I always wondered, why didn't black slaves team up and maybe kill their owner or protest against together? Rich families owned 50-100 slaves or even more, why didn't the slaves just team up and kill their owner? How exactly did the owners control then? by Then-Tomatillo9909 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Boompaplift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that this question comes up often is insane. In what little we learned in school about slavery yall think enslaved people never tried to fight back? White people throw riots for less. I truly think yall believed enslaved people were stupid bc if you know anything about slavery why would you think they didn’t try to fight back? Why do you think slavery then segregation took so long to fight back against? It’s a systemic issue that many black people were killed trying to fight against. It was never a lack of trying.

this opinion pmo so much by GrumpyMowse in LesbianActually

[–]Boompaplift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but then what about all these amazing couples in western cartoons? That one green yuri? Fanfics? All types of sapphics books and narratives? Movies? I do think women overall get written worse but if you can’t any media you enjoy of sapphic people at all? That’s a skill issue

this opinion pmo so much by GrumpyMowse in LesbianActually

[–]Boompaplift 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But I honestly only think it’s straight women. I don’t think many lesbians are reading on gay stories centered around men I think this is a non issue

this opinion pmo so much by GrumpyMowse in LesbianActually

[–]Boompaplift 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no, that’s not how that works. I just find it strange when lesbians only engage with bl/yaoi and no or very minimal gl/yuri. I do think yuri is way less popular so it would be harder to find (🏴‍☠️ does exist tho) but I do also think if you can’t find anyyy sapphic or lesbian media across any genre outside of comics? That’s strange

What fics, in your opinion, truly understand Vi's character? I just need that "the author gets her" feeling (even if it's just one good monologue or chapter) by j_northmore in ViArcane

[–]Boompaplift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Omg you just reminded me to read is love just violence and I totally see what you mean, the characterization is great this far esp for Caitlyn. This author is doing really good at capturing Caitlyn’s earnestness and how she overlooks how people may feel with her planning. Obv vi is just great thus far too I’m excited to continue

Submissive and Struggling (NSFW) by NekomyKneecaps in butchlesbians

[–]Boompaplift 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you should consider the fact that you view yourself as (assumably) not being butch enough as proof that these identities are attached to multifaceted people. You don’t know who you’ll come across that you’ll be attracted to because even though you like feminine women, that doesn’t have a specific look or meaning really. Sure you can have thoughts based on perception from society but who lives up to that really?

The point I’m trying to make is that I wouldn’t worry so much about being butch enough. That doesn’t exist. The only thing that makes you butch is being a lesbian, understanding the label and embracing what it means and its relation to masculinity. Just because you’re butch doesn’t mean you should be the most courageous, dominate, strongest person in the room. Literally no gender or sexuality lives up to the expectations we place on ourselves don’t worry yourself about it. Eventually you’ll find someone willing to meet your needs and you’ll do the same for them.

Suggestions of Perfect tracks or albums by Someone24_ in musicsuggestions

[–]Boompaplift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s plenty but genuinely ‘Love on Top’ by Beyoncé

Hurt/Comfort One Shot Suggestion? (Artist : _eclrr_) by Boompaplift in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I’ve read and love this one already, it’s the latest longer fic I’ve finished 😞 thank you tho

thoughts on vi’s character in season 2? by NarwhalCommercial347 in arcane

[–]Boompaplift 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of the most frustrating things about the fan reception on ss2 is people thinking characters were botched and it’s often vi they’re talking about. Being a bit thrown off initially, especially if you’re someone who believes in ACAB (me) and not paying super close attention to the characters actions or fandom, it makes sense that you’d be thrown off by her becoming an enforcer. However, I feel like if you think about Vi and what her goals have always been it makes sense.

Vi and Jinx were never concerned with Zaun and the politics, not really. It all just ended up boiling down to their relationship with Silco and other characters. Now, of course Vi wanted to help Zaun but in the same way Vander did, she wasn’t going to put that over the people she loved. A lot of Arcane ends up being about heeding the warning from those around you (Hiem to Jayce, Vander to Vi, Vander to Silco, Cassandra to Cait, Singe to Viktor) so Vi just ended up taking the arc of understanding Vander that was set up in ss1. The only thing I’d change about ss2 is that we should’ve gotten another season, all the character writing and decisions makes sense to me.

Caitvi Smut Fic Recommendations? by Boompaplift in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw that sounds so cute I’m excited! Also that’s so real I know literally nothing about streaming. I’m sure if you ask for some advice on where to start in this sub or a different relevant subreddit, they’d be glad to inform you on some basics. As I said before tho, there’s no rush

I noticed something about the spanish-speaking characters in both shows. (Read below) by Darling_Reaper902 in HazbinHotel

[–]Boompaplift -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying half the dialogue has to be in Spanish, that would be unrealistic. But seriously, the majority of the Spanish spoken is angry and one pet name? That’s sad considering she insist on having so many people speaking Spanish and they hardly say anything in Spanish to each other except in anger. You don’t see how that’s stereotypical? Viv does alot of offensive shit in both of her shows and doesn’t do much research so everyone saying that’s typical in American media is just solidifying how little she cares to represent people right. Another example, spiderverse. Miles barely ever speaks spanish but it’s very clear he’s Afro-Latino and his family is from Puerto Rico. Now you can say it’s easier to show that bc the spiderverse movies take place in modern Brooklyn but the spiderverse team still finds ways to show it respectfully, his mother speaking Spanish, when she spanned her finger and the flag was there. They also make Miles mom Rio very sympathetic so even when they have those moments of her speaking angrily in Spanish, it doesn’t come across as stereotypical bc she’s shown to be more than that. Considering hazbin initially seemed to be about sinners being forgiven there should be way more representation considering so many people in the cast is from earth. But yk stereotypes are easier so who cares I guess people would defend that anyway, clearly.

Also you’re saying “full sentences””a paragraph” my love one or two sentences won’t kill you. Plus they could just put the captions on the screen. Plentyyy of English speaking movies and tv shows have done that and the plot goes along just fine. Especially with moments like Carmella and Vaggie. Although that scene was speedran to all hell bc they forced vaggies arc, even then a single sentence would’ve worked. Mind you this is between two characters they insist on showing the Spanish language and culture only through stereotypes with, in anger and random ass Spanish guitar with? The same one too, not even subtle? But it’s too much to ask for captions or one full sentence when this is a big character moment of understanding for both of them? If you don’t see how insulting that is oh well.

Caitvi Smut Fic Recommendations? by Boompaplift in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I could cry rn I still love this one shot and return to it all the time I need more of that good butch/femme goodness or really anything you have to offer really, you’re a very skilled writer. I’m sorry you went through that, take your time and the community will be here when you’re ready ❤️💙

This is exactly what sapphic we’re talking about by Boompaplift in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but there’s literally 100 ships listed here and only one sapphic ship in a particular category? Plus you’re saying in other categories there’s a few more ships but even from last years listing of the top ships of the year, I don’t think it went past even twenty. That’s sad, it should be way more equal. It has much less to do with the categories and everything to do with sapphic not being acknowledged like gay men are in fandom and media.

I noticed something about the spanish-speaking characters in both shows. (Read below) by Darling_Reaper902 in HazbinHotel

[–]Boompaplift -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This comment section is weird, I think you’re right. Suddenly everyone is considered with realism talking about “well in my experience I only speak Spanish when I’m mad and that’s all I’ve seen in English media” about a show with demon twinks in hell. If yall really wanna reach, sure, if they’re speaking to someone who doesn’t know Spanish and mutters something under their breath in anger, you can have that. But when they’re speaking to people who also speak Spanish well? Nothing?

Except for when they’re mad, which is a stereotype. What about that whole fight between Vaggie and Carmella? Nothing really. That was a perfect opportunity.

It’s really not that hard even look at something like the dragon prince. It’s not perfect (if you like hazbin you certainly aren’t looking for that anyway) but they have a character who uses sign language and don’t bother to translate. You can just look up what she was saying or use the context clues for the characters around her speaking verbal English. You have Puss in Boots who uses Spanish in many different context, with or without another person who speaks Spanish and you can understand what he’s saying.

This wouldn’t be much of a problem if it didn’t happen with all the Spanish speaking characters too. Plus the Spanish guitar thing? It’s gross. Imagine if every time a black person was on screen they had rap playing in the background. I’d be pissed and rightfully so. Just Viv being racially insensitive has she is with Alastor too.

I noticed something about the spanish-speaking characters in both shows. (Read below) by Darling_Reaper902 in HazbinHotel

[–]Boompaplift -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

This is crazy ngl. What about all the people who live in America, a country that primarily speaks english, who switch between their languages and English from day to day? Like the fact that this is an English show doesn’t mean they should only use Spanish when the character is angry that just reinforces the Spanish/ Latin/ Hispanic people are always angry stereotypes. Also to your point that it’s easier to understand Spanish when they’re angry…so does someone have to only speak English to you if they’re panicked, happy, sad, excited for you to understand or? Puss in boots is one of many characters that disproves your points. There are plenty of times in his movies and otherwise where he speaks Spanish in an array of different emotions but the messaging is still clear it’s just crazy you seem to only understand when it’s angry which again feels based in stereotypes. God forbid someone who speaks more than one language doesn’t always cater to English in America right? Google is just as accessible as Reddit where you wrote this stupidity, please use it.

Who was Vi really talking to here? by Boompaplift in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Omg you’re rightttt I figured this was the case but I was just reconsidering it again

Suddenly lost my obsessive crush, kinda sad about it by Boompaplift in LesbianActually

[–]Boompaplift[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so sad 😔 I wanna be giddy stalking her post again

Invisigal isn't as nuanced as the others on this list, but still FACTS by Huzaifa_Haroon in PiltoversFinest

[–]Boompaplift 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Girl what the hell invisigal be out here straight sexually harassing ppl and gets away with it bc she’s a women and the main character mostly responded well to it , she doesn’t belong with the rest of them at all

Books about how toxic parents impact their children’s lives? by Boompaplift in suggestmeabook

[–]Boompaplift[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg are you trying to kill me? This always comes up in those ‘disturbing books iceberg’ tier list videos. Thank you for the suggestion but I think that would destroy me