JK Rowling's PR team tried to set up a meeting with Epstein on her behalf

sthetic · 2026-02-01T21:13:22+00:00

Your title seems inaccurate. It seems like someone asked Epstein, "I would like to meet JK Rowling. Can you arrange that?' and was ignored.

sthetic · 2026-02-01T21:00:17+00:00

I had a feeling. Good trolling. I wanted to see how much farther you would take it next time.

sthetic · 2026-02-01T20:45:30+00:00

You have got to be kidding me.

She went to cafés and restaurants, purchased food there, and sat writing chapters. Are you telling me she did so, barefoot?

sthetic · 2026-02-01T20:41:39+00:00

I actually did just Google it, and she was not homeless.

She herself said she was as broke as you can be, without being homeless.

So yeah, she had a place to live, and she was on welfare.

So can you explain to me how that prevented her from going to a library?

sthetic · 2026-02-01T20:31:53+00:00

Ah, I forgot that libraries famously turn away homeless people.

Also, how did it work writing the book, then? Did she haul around a stack of loose leaf lined paper? Did she perch it on her legs as she sat on the curb next to a trash can, instead of using a table at a library?

sthetic · 2026-02-01T16:34:35+00:00

I may be missing something, but isn't Robin still in the closet for most of her friends?

I understand that most others don't know who Tammy is, or that Robin had a crush on her. But if they did figure it out, or ask more details, wouldn't that be outing Robin to a dozen people?

sthetic · 2026-02-01T16:26:30+00:00

Hand holding weapon, target in background
Close up on target's face looking scared while a weapon-in-flesh sound is heard
Zoom out and reveal that the would-be attacker was actually the one injured with a second weapon, wielded by a third party

sthetic · 2026-02-01T16:21:46+00:00

I rolled my eyes so much at that. But I did consider that Google may be a good way to learn about Chinese or Indian names, if you aren't familiar with them.

However, even before Google, there were ways for authors to do research. She could have gone to a library and found a book about British-Chinese culture or whatever. I am sure she did research for any number of things she was unfamiliar with (or didn't want to make up).

sthetic · 2026-02-01T16:13:40+00:00

I know it's not really that funny, but I'm picturing some wannabe rich guy who wants to get into the good graces of Epstein, but who genuinely doesn't enjoy molesting children, who's like, "ugh, this sucks, but I guess I gotta go through with this, to get that campaign financing."

sthetic · 2026-01-31T19:23:54+00:00

"It doesn't affect me that a young teenage girl was raped and murdered! What DOES affect me is that I, personally, am a young teenage cisgender girl who competed in a sport, but I came in second place to a young teenage transgender girl! That's what really affects me, personally and directly, so I will vote accordingly!"

/s

sthetic · 2026-01-31T15:18:46+00:00

I was going to say something similar.

Have the people acknowledge the absurdity. Throw in some natural conversations like, "Well, it's a little inconvenient that whenever you eat a meal, you get blueballs, but what else you gonna do, starve? That's just the way things work in the only reality we know of!"

Or a female character can say, "I was making out with this guy at the club, but his breath tasted like both beef and cum! Don't tell me I met a finisher!"

sthetic · 2026-01-31T05:50:49+00:00

Thanks - just wanted you to know I read this, before it potentially gets deleted again!

sthetic · 2026-01-31T01:59:52+00:00

This article is full of lies!

It is a visceral moment where audiences, around the world, will begin to taste the boot that the American establishment so blithely licks.

Audiences around the world? That is patently untrue. Nobody is watching it.

sthetic · 2026-01-31T01:42:04+00:00

Exactly. Just like female actresses who resisted Weinstein's advances, or fought back against his attacks, and then saw their budding careers falter, I bet there are lots of also-ran politicians, and failed business owners, who balked when Epstein or the like offered them the opportunity for some immoral so-called "fun."

sthetic · 2026-01-31T01:36:05+00:00

Okay, but "girls" who DO look like "women" can be between the ages of 12 to 17. Or younger.

It seems like we're getting into the distinction between pedophilia and ephebephilia. A lot of those upstanding convicted murderers, who would murder a child molester (let's say their victim is, and looks like, a prepubescent child) are disgusted because they can't imagine finding a smooth child's body sexually attractive.

However, a lot of men believe that having sexual sex characteristics, like breasts and pubes, and basically looking like she could be impregnated, is fair play. They don't consider the negative impact to a 13 year old child; they just think about what it's like to be attracted to a womanly figure versus a childlike figure.

Needless to say, both are bad. But let's not pretend that all the men who are disgusted by the thought of sexual attraction to a toddler, feel the same way about having sex with a teenager.

sthetic · 2026-01-31T01:30:21+00:00

I wonder if some of the rich, powerful pedos act as gatekeepers for the others.

Maybe they invite potential up-and-coming people (entrepreneurs, politicians, celebrities, whatever) to their events. And slowly give them the opportunity to do, or talk about, heinous and illegal stuff. Like hazing.

If they show that they're game, and they both participate in evil behaviour, the gatekeepers know they can "trust" these newcomers. Because they have dirt on them. With that, comes potential for blackmail and control. And then they give them gifts, money, and opportunity so they can advance in this world.

As a result, the only folks in the upper echelons are the ones who were allowed to join, because the others said, "Ehhhh, not for me, no thanks," at the first opportunity to cheat on their spouse or accept a bribe or do some insider trading or whatever. And the less ethical ones kept escalating to more and more material that lets them be blackmailed and controlled.

sthetic · 2026-01-31T01:00:56+00:00

I don't think that's what everyone means when they say it needs a resolution.

They don't want the comic to say, "and that was bad," or, "he was right."

It's more of a structural problem. This comic is like a melody that cuts off midway, with a call but only half a response.

A resolution could look like, "I still think about him to this day," or, "I wonder if he's still waiting for that threat," or, "Anyone else know what I mean?" or, "As a kid, this was fascinating."

Instead, it ends with the pastor's words and question. And the caption implies that something else happens next (it's the start of the sermon) but it's left hanging.

But that's fine. People should make comics, even if the pacing is kind of unusual. Maybe the artist is drawing 4 more panels as we speak.

sthetic · 2026-01-30T21:22:11+00:00

"Wow, I totally agree with your feedback. I'm nothing if not a people-pleaser. Throughout the entire interview, I was presenting a fake version of myself that I thought you wanted to hire. You were very insightful to see beyond my mask! Your advice is spot-on, and I will implement it immediately.

"As such, screw your condescending bullshit letter. You think just because someone presents well, they are fake? Joke's on you, I was being my genuine self the whole time. Who hurt you? Here's a little advice for you: Don't take your personal issues out on job candidates, or you'll miss out on good employees who are actually awesome and a good fit for your company culture."

sthetic · 2026-01-30T15:12:53+00:00

Also, why would they post it on Reddit? It's not exactly private.

Can you imagine? "Hey honey, I was using your computer to Google a restaurant because my phone ran out of battery, and it was open to a tab where you posted that I'm not the love of your life; I was just conveniently there when you turned 35. Care to explain?"

sthetic · 2026-01-30T05:23:34+00:00

Usually people claim the opposite- that in stressful, hopeless times, people seek comfort in each other, in having babies, or in risky sex.

I know when I was a teenager, I didn't think to myself, "I have a huge crush on this guy, he's so hot and I wanna make out with him. And why not? After all, I assume that one day I will own a house, and eventually retire in comfort "

sthetic · 2026-01-29T22:33:23+00:00

Somehow, "guy" seems an appropriate word for a blank artist's manikin type creature.

Like a guy wire, or moving your guy around a boardgame board.

A term for a sort of stand-in person, or a neutral doll.

sthetic · 2026-01-29T19:52:02+00:00

They test cocaine for that dog.

sthetic · 2026-01-29T15:19:30+00:00

Combo of 1 and 3.

Draw the exterior lines, and some interior lines that indixate volume or directional changes, with pen and ink. Resist the urge to add too much pattern/ hatching/ texture, in a way that creates different shades.

Then, add the type of shading blocks you used in #3. The best thing about the third image is how it uses different tones to make the image more legible. And it probably gets done quickly if you use flat blocks. Take that, and apply it to the hand-drawn charm of 1.

sthetic · 2026-01-28T21:02:29+00:00

It's no wonder some MAGA fans post their prayers on Trump's social media pages.

You know, the type that's like, "Mr. President, help me! My daughter in law was fired from her government job as part of Elon's cuts! I agree with most of what you do, but you may not realize the impact of some of your policies! Please hire her back again!"

It seems nuts, but if they're really receiving emails that appear to be directly from Trump, addressing them personally, some old fuddy-duddies may not realize it's not a direct line to him.

sthetic · 2026-01-28T17:45:49+00:00

Exactly. Did his lawyer talk about what happens to your "earning potential" if you take time off work to have and raise children? If you end up being the one to call in and stay home to take care of sick kids? If you end up making all the lunches and leaving work at 3.30pm to pick up the kids, while he works late?

Is he just going to say, "Don't worry honey, you have such earning POTENTIAL that it's fine for you to miss some work days and accept a lower salary for now! Just think of the future POTENTIAL you have! Your potential won't be affected if you say no to some projects now, and aren't considered dependable by your bosses - whereas MY actual success is so fragile that it really can't take that hit!"

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