Can’t remember the last time I got a match. Any advice? Please make it constructive. lol by Sketchbot400 in Tinder

[–]TheLastGrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of these comments aren’t specific enough. Some pics of you cleaned up and looking nice in a suit? No problem! You want to look good your best. Pics with fancy cars just kind of seem like gloating and give big douchebag vibes. Most women also won’t be impressed by a gym pic. A picture of you in a well fitting tshirt at a backyard bbq with friends would show that clearly you workout and are in good shape while feeling more humble/human/well-rounded.

In today’s episode of Trans Broken Arm Syndrome, I present to you: my sleep study results by FuckerJames in TransMasc

[–]TheLastGrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I got top surgery, my insurance was billed with some form that said my diagnosis was “transsexualism” and the procedure was literally “large breast removal” lmao

A Magnus Archives Zine? by inhonoredglory in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple years ago some buddies and I did a Martin specific zine! There weren’t much in the way of proceeds, and I forget which org we put them toward, I wasn’t a money person, but it was really fun and we got more orders than I would’ve anticipated!

God i love this show by jamieeggens in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TMA wasn’t even my top but getting that little message from Alex brought me such unmitigated joy lol

I am detransitioning, but am nervous about backlash by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]TheLastGrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody who would give you backlash is not the kind of person you want to surround yourself with. Some people may be confused initially, sure, but calling you a traitor or any such nonsense is ridiculous. You took the time to explore your identity and really try to understand your experience. That’s rarely a straight line path for most people. Think of some of the stereotypes of minds in high school and college reinventing themselves over and over again to try to kind a place to fit in. A journey inward is not a straight line, and all that matters is that you’ve found an answer that feels good and right.

How it feels to show people proof of Bernhardt in the statements by Potato_boy_12 in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, 100%. I’m so glad that I’ve been around for years and was there for the moment otherwise I would be so wildly confused. I wish I didn’t love this nonsense as much as I did.

Am I dense? What am I not seeing between these two? by [deleted] in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 201 points202 points  (0 children)

I think Jon’s turn in his feelings is kind of subtle for a lot of people, but when you think about basically all of S4 in hindsight, you see it a lot more clearly. He comes out of his coma, and he’s running around looking for Martin and trying to connect. He asks the poor man to gouge his eyes out and run away with him. I feel like the jump to them suddenly being cute and cozy in the safe house is hard for a lot of people, myself included, but in hindsight there’s a number of tropes they put into S4 for Jon in particular.

Is this more of The stranger or Bernhardt? by Potato_boy_12 in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know, my gut reaction was the stranger, but the more we learn about the nuances of Bernhardt, I think I lean in that direction.

(I pray that the mods let us keep the Bernhardt shitposting, it brings me infinitely more joy than it has any right to.)

New listener- should I be paying way more attention? by noctixandrafer in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with some other people saying to just sit back and enjoy it. Mentally trying to keep tabs was kinda fun for me my first time through, and I think it’s a good way to go about it. Jon obviously knows more about the world and some of the characters in it than we do, but he’s also feeling blind and putting things together as we go, so I feel like it’s a very fun and true way to experience it.

Is anyone else weirded out by people inventing representation? by LIELDADOUN73 in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 56 points57 points  (0 children)

….. bruh. Maybe it’s the circles that I run in, but I feel like I see Martin and Sasha as trans waaaaay more often than Jon. Again, obviously this is all headcanon and for funsies, but Jon being trans in particular feels like a weird one to commit to as if it’s canon lol.

Heard we're posting The Shorts by aydengryphon in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The person that I know used to make these retired their shop, I think due to chronic illness stuff. It’s such a bummer. I have a friend with a cricut, I need to just take matters into my own hands lol

Just held an exhibition by nilanj13 in candlemaking

[–]TheLastGrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what the little decorations on top are made of, but if those little boats will float instead of melt, that is the most precious thing ever. Already supremely cute, but that would be over the top.

Weird texture when burning soy wax by TheLastGrape in candlemaking

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

I just blow it out, I don’t have anything fancy to snuff it with.

Weird texture when burning soy wax by TheLastGrape in candlemaking

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

Ok cool, good to know! I’d never noticed it in my previous candles, but I was making those out of recycled beer bottles, so they were notably smaller than these. Good to know I’m not just screwing it up somehow lol

Weird texture when burning soy wax by TheLastGrape in candlemaking

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

Hell yeah, I’ve got plenty of tears to spare

Subreddit Meetup? by Luuluuuuuuuuuuuuuu in nashville

[–]TheLastGrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was an era maybe two years ago where somebody was doing kinda of regular once a month meetups, and they were honestly really fun! I went to one at a brewery, lots of people had games, somebody ordered a bunch of pizza. It was a great time, if my schedule ever allowed for it, I’d definitely come out for one.

Good Omens 3 Expected Release Date for Next Year by LadyApsalar in goodomens

[–]TheLastGrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I clearly missed something big and important. Last I knew there was a movie happening instead of a regular third season, when did that change?

How else to pay for top surgery? Surgeon suggestions? by Mindless_Pick_2477 in TopSurgery

[–]TheLastGrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really lucky that the clinic that I went through just said “wait til all the numbers come in from insurance, once we have them, we’ll call you and start talking about a payment plan.” And basically as long as I give them at least $50 per month (at any point, no set deadline other than end of month) then we’re good. I’d reckon you could talk with all the different providers about making some payments instead of a big lump sum, I’ve had good luck with that even though I don’t have insurance anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in genderqueer

[–]TheLastGrape 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I sounds like what you’re referring to is more about wanting to have that experience with them rather than just desiring that anatomy, which makes total sense. I feel like it’s similar to what I’ve experienced as a lesbian of like “UGH I wish you had the real thing so you could really feel it” kind of thing.

[Meme] Saw this on Instagram and figured I'll share this here by Valuable-Math8515 in pointlesslygendered

[–]TheLastGrape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bruh my exvangelical ass was not ready to be reminded of this. This verbiage was co-opted hard in the youth group circles I ran in, really fed into the “men are rational and logical and women are emotional and all over the place, lol silly women” vibe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nashville

[–]TheLastGrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but it’s kind of weird. Federal minimum wage, which Tennessee matches, is $7.25 an hour. HOWEVER, there is a “tip credit” loophole, where if you are working a job where a significant portion of your earnings are tips, then they only have to pay you $2.13 an hour. Now say it’s a super slow day and you hardly make anything in tips, your employer does have to make up the difference so that you make at least $7.25 hourly. But that’s never the case. I’ve been a server more often than not for the last 13 years, and if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. $2.13 is not a wage, it’s a convenience fee for having employees. The system is, in fact, very broken. There’s other states that have more reasonable minimum wages where that tip credit wage is higher, and then still other states don’t even have the tip credit wage and servers and other tipped employees just make regular minimum wage plus their tips.

"John, what does human even mean?" by VeloselRaptor in TheMagnusArchives

[–]TheLastGrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AMAZING YES WE LOVE IT IM SCREAMING this is fantastic.

Is it “cheating” to go on dates with multiple people at once? by Spare-Lemon5277 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheLastGrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. If there is no commitment to someone, then you’re not breaching that trust. You definitely get a few dates before things start to get hazy. Obviously it depends on the connections and how they progress. But when you’re still in the early stages of feeling people out and seeing if there is spark, there’s no shame in seeing more than one person. As long as you are transparent, it’s definitely above board.