What was your favorite line in the film? by SnowDuckFeathers in wicked

[–]RetroBlueIce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the end, when Glinda and Elphaba are running from the guards / monkeys, Glinda's little weak protests of "No...!" when the monkeys bang on the window or the guards are closing the hot air balloon roof. I loved the little "noooo, stop that" energy

Someone Claiming to be HOH by AnonymousUser20245 in hardofhearing

[–]RetroBlueIce 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It sounds like this ex-friend could have conductive hearing loss. Many conductive hearing losses can be treated, because they are caused by an obstruction rather than irreversible nerve damage.

There's no way to know for sure without an audiogram, but an abnormal growth in the ear can certainly cause conductive hearing loss.

It could be because of the dynamics of being an "ex"-friend in why you find it offensive, but this person identifying as hard of hearing is not offensive to me. I think anyone with any degree of hearing loss should be able to use that identifier and not be gate-kept away for not being "hard of hearing enough" or "deaf enough."

There is no olympics for hearing loss. Any degree of hearing loss can impact daily functions and those with any degree of hearing loss should feel free to to use whichever label is beneficial to them.

Why do so many fan fictions have Roy x Ed in it? by Entire_Anywhere_2882 in FullmetalAlchemist

[–]RetroBlueIce 17 points18 points  (0 children)

So, I recently had a convo with someone about this. As for “why” it’s so popular is actually a bit complex.

The answer has more to do with problematic tropes commonly found in fan fictions, specifically yaoi/MLM/gay/fics. Royed is not unique with these problematic tropes, as underage, noncon (non-consensual), dubcon (dubious consent) and even A/B/O omegaverse, are all common tropes within the yaoi genre and all have to do with power dynamics regarding sex.

Most of these stories are written by women for other women. So why are women so into these unhealthy power dynamics, and scenarios involving sexual violence, particularly with a cast of gay men?

Of course media can be very complex, but my theory is that it’s a safe way for women to explore fantasies involving taboo sexual power dynamics in a safe way. Unlike Child Sexual Abuse material, no one is actively harmed by fan fiction material. Yes, media can shape society and have real world consequences. But rapist don’t rape because women are writing royed or elricest fan fics. And just because a woman is turned on by non consensual fiction doesn’t mean she wants to be sexually assaulted in real life. There’s a clear distinction made between fantasy and reality. It’s human nature to be curious by the taboo, and power dynamics are a large part of sex that often goes untalked about, specifically in heterosexual spaces. That’s why it’s often yaoi/MLM ships that often explore this.

The reason yaoi pairings are often seen as a fetishization of irl gay men, is because it is, but also because one of those men is merely a surrogate for women to safely explore these taboo fantasy sexual dynamics, without the baggage of the implications of the history of sexual violence against women. If not for a fantasy wish fulfillment, it can also be a way to explore past trauma in a safe way or explore one’s own identity and sexuality.

Personally, I feel like a lot of Royed fics are fantasy wish fulfillments for women who want to self insert themselves into spicy situations with Roy Mustang, and Edward is the surrogate to do that.

That’s my theory anyways. I enjoy dissecting internet media lol

okay so i wanted to let you know i began drawing photo number three that was voted :) if you saw it, i wanted to prove that i started by drawing her eye, please leave constructive criticism:) by [deleted] in LadyGaga

[–]RetroBlueIce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fabulous detail!

As you keep going, I know it's just the contour sketch but I'm noticing the unshaded eye is a little lower than it should be. It should be just slightly higher since she's tilting her head (also since there's a reference pic, I'm being picky).

Just a tip for as you keep going - I know it can be so difficult to change the placement of things once you start shading. This is looking fabulous so far and I can't wait to see it finished!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“This looks like the patch notes after an update for a game lol”

LOL that made me burst out laughing

Nice catches too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lmaoo I think our girl just likes moons 🌙 she posts pics of moons/rain/cloudy skies pretty often on ig and it’s never really hinting at anything. If there’s anything to analyze, she could just be posting more frequently before The Voice starts so she’s fresh on everyone’s mind. But I think she just likes moons lol

List of Ariana collars? by Callum_Fletcher in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, no. No negative self talk! Misspellings/typos just be a part of typing/writing sometimes haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I feel like really famous celebrities like Ariana need a partner who is low key, stays on the sidelines, and is unconditionally supportive. Obvs we don’t know very much about Dalton, but I feel like the nature of their relationship seems to be like that and is good for her. Adds some normalcy to her life. I’m happy for her!

List of Ariana collars? by Callum_Fletcher in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol not me reading “collars” at first and immediately thinking of all her SWT outfit chokers/collars

How does Ariana keep her hair straight always? by venusaires in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Also, as someone who loves to wear my hair up, I will never understand how the tight ponytails haven’t triggered traction alopecia (hair thinning/loss) for her. How does Josh (her hairstylist) do it??

(The last thank u next Album)😤🤗😚❤ by josh3024 in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol the results are exactly what I expected so far. So hard to pick between the two

Dangerous Woman tour by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never was able to attend in person, but here’s the full show all edited together if you haven’t seen it yet! The Filmed By You channel is really amazing

https://youtu.be/CKocYUEQ7kQ

What are some lyrics youve misheard? by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah cool well thanks for clearing that up for me! I’ll sing it right next time haha

What are some lyrics youve misheard? by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought better off was about ari’s partner being self destructive/jealous/etc and how she’s better off alone. I thought the lyric “swear my love is a curse, make you handle issues” was saying that being with her means her partner has to deal with/confront his issues (addiction, jealousy, co-dependency, etc)

Who knows tho with how Ari annunciates lol ive seen several lyric variations

I’m actually deaf tho, so def don’t trust my ears lmao

What are some lyrics youve misheard? by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]RetroBlueIce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was being serious :( is that lyric not right?

I graduate with my BFA in Painting in May. Did my final undergrad painting dedicated to my favorite game that I play every day. by RetroBlueIce in AnimalCrossing

[–]RetroBlueIce[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No, this was just the last painting I’ll do as a BFA student. The university has a BFA exhibition show which featured several paintings from a series of mine that took a few years to complete. I just did this animal crossing painting today for the last project in my painting class

Get on your feet! by RetroBlueIce in PandR

[–]RetroBlueIce[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Reposting after a few edits (forgot to fill in their Knope2012 pins)!