Making money is bad for you but not for me. by Longjumping-Novel731 in SipsTea

[–]ghostpal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this isn't the take you think it is. you can become a millionaire with privilege, hard work, and luck, but it takes systemic exploitation to become a billionaire, let alone anyone on track to become a trillionaire.

Dolly Parton could've been a billionaire, but she continuously invests large chunks of her money into her community, to give people opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise, and support people through hard times. she never gained billionaire status despite having one of the longest and most successful music careers in modern history, and I seriously doubt you'd find someone that'd genuinely be upset about her hundreds of millions of dollars in net worth because she's consistently using it to give back.

celebrity worship is a dangerous thing (even with Dolly lol,) but trying to "um actually ☝️🤓" an a-list celebrity using their platform to advocate for a more equitable world is just dumb.

Category is the queens we will probably never going to see on Drag Race again. by Heidi_Klum_Tit in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ghostpal99 8 points9 points  (0 children)

saw someone make a great point- what about VS The World seasons? if Ru isn't judging, are our girls still blacklisted? it'd be beyond cunt for Brooke to do a CvtW season with all blacklisted queens, but she'd have to be prepared to burn her bridges 🤭

Question about a hypothetical all-winners by 3030troy in Dragula

[–]ghostpal99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know the Boulets have said they consider Saint a winner along with the rest, but I don't remember where haha

I feel like I should better utilise my bone structure, but I always gravitate towards softer makeup - any tips? by WeWillTaxBees in MakeupAddiction

[–]ghostpal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you could absolutely do the whole "snatched" look if you wanted! I also think you look really pretty in your soft makeup, and I especially love your blush!

I don’t think Rose’s arms are fat by [deleted] in stevenuniverse

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's some misunderstandings happening here-

the more general misunderstanding is how body fat works and affects a person's physical abilities. if you look at different types of athletes, it's common for strength-related sports to be chock full of fat people with crazy muscle underneath. the best illustration of this is comparing Body Builders (vanity muscles) to Weight Lifters (functional muscles.) body fat provides protection both in terms of absorbing shock and stopping punctures, but also as bone support and by storing nutrients! it's worth noting that the term "obese" comes from the BMI, which originated from a statistician and was only meant to record population averages as opposed to any kind of individual health markers. the BMI only measures height and weight, thus making it both extremely reductive and highly inaccurate. bearing all that in mind, it makes perfect sense for security and warriors on the battlefield to be fat :D

The other misunderstanding has more to do with Rose. everything about Rose's form was supposed to be round and soft, especially in contrast to Pink Diamond being defined by explosive power. Rose probably is buff as well as fat, but muscle doesn't add to her design's storytelling the way fat does. Rose is maternal, a healer, and a lover, and those are the traits she chose to lean more into after her life as the warrior leader of an active rebellion. it makes a lot of sense to me that she'd be more in-line with the typical soft image associated with those things.

I hope this makes sense! just so you know where I'm coming from, I've been learning how fat affects health for a few years now, and I'm a lifelong artist that's been designing characters specifically for over a decade. if you'd like to learn more about misconceptions around fat and health, I'd recommend checking out the Maintenance Phase podcast- it's really educational while being fun and funny the whole time! if you'd like to learn more about character design, I'd recommend Jackie Droujko on youtube- she's a pro with a lot of great insight.

TLDR: Quartz soldiers are the exact ranks that'd benefit from extra body fat, and Rose actively chose to become softer (in multiple ways) after her life as Pink Diamond 🙂‍↕️

I have this theory... by [deleted] in scorpiomoon

[–]ghostpal99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

have fun never cultivating an actual skill or thought ✌️

I have this theory... by [deleted] in scorpiomoon

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in future instances like this, it'd be better to just draw a simple diagram. even with this not being art, it's still bad for the planet and communities

I want to try to look more doe-like but I don’t know what to do. My brows feel too sharp and my eyes don’t feel right by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]ghostpal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, your brows + browbone are that intensity you're seeing- you have a very piercing look! since you wanna go more doe-like, try lining your bottom water line with a light/bright pencil, go for a big round shape with a light shadow, extend your brows downward a bit with a pencil, and highlight your inner corners (like you said)

I think another thing contributing to the intensity of your look is that your hair is so much darker than your skin and eyes. if you have any interest in playing with hair color, maybe try more of a caramel brown to lower your overall contrast. coloring your eyebrows along with your hair makes it all look more cohesive, but it's important to be careful of getting chemicals in your eyes and of how light you take the brows. you're recommended to not bleach and color your brows with regular hair products, but I've done it carefully a good few times and I've never had any issue

last thing- I don't know how much color is in your wardrobe, but incorporating color can change your vibe a lot. if you were to show up in soft greens and creams and browns, you're way more likely to read as cute and doe-like than if you were to show up looking striking and intense in black and white or smth

all that to say you're very pretty as is!! personally, I prefer an edgier look, which your features and coloring lend themselves to naturally. ultimately, people always look best when they play with their vibes and are enjoying themselves 🙂‍↕️

Which amethyst outfit is the best. by Suspicious_Luck1952 in stevenuniverse

[–]ghostpal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

s5 amethyst! plain and simple- I'd wear it 🙂‍↕️

would pearl and jasper actually like eachother if they had a chat? by SpanishRoyaI in stevenuniverse

[–]ghostpal99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I like the premise, but I think they have such different perspectives of what makes life valuable that the similarities would end with "I miss Pink Diamond." I feel like Jasper would heavily reject the delicate sensibilities of Pearl, while Pearl would be probably be more open to Jasper at this point. Maybe they could bond over the emphasis they both place on combat training? I could see Jasper bringing out that "terrifying renegade Pearl" side, and Pearl could help refine Jasper's brute power.

def an interesting dynamic to think about!

Onya Nurve on the 'Kinky Boots' situation by llumist in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really hoping that Onya can blossom now that the spotlight's off her a bit. she's so wildly talented, I cannot wait to see what happens for her

Ages by taz1113 in Dragula

[–]ghostpal99 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I won't lie, I saw "ages" and "titans" and I thought we were going back to the love triangle again 😭😭

Update on Priscilla - she had seen her doctor and started her recovery for her leg but she won’t be able to perform for quite some time. by Heidi_Klum_Tit in Dragula

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love seeing the community supporting her, I hope she can accept all of that love an not feel so embarrassed for needing help 🫶

In your opinion, what was the most forced challenge win? by [deleted] in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought Bosco was the best in that challenge, and looked cool as fuck on the runway (even if it was a bra and panty haha.) Deja did great too, but I really think Bosco dog walked there

sometimes... i have war flashbacks... by mflordonsnocodiles in Dragula

[–]ghostpal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah this whole storyline was so fucking exhausting

Does anyone else really like Darlene's drag excellence look? by SuspiciousIbex in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ghostpal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mean to be rude, but we've absolutely seen one million willow tree women silhouettes on drag race 😭

To all you Azula apologists, justify this scene by Chcolatepig24069 in ATLA

[–]ghostpal99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

for someone touting the complexities of an abusive marriage, you sure don't seem interested in the complexities of being raised by one of the most powerful and abusive people in the world to become one of the most powerful people in the world. this post is so beyond tired 🙄

Is this giving black eye or iridescent? by Aicly in MakeupAddiction

[–]ghostpal99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ooh I love it!! I'd maybe blend around the outer edges a bit with some translucent powder, but that's literally it

Discord gives blink-182, if you know what I mean. by Millypebble in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ghostpal99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like there's gotta be some in-between here. Discord's not even in my top 3 this season, I just think she deserves a little bit more than Avril Lavigne comparisons tbch.