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sigyn_haljaYou find a piece of Viking fiction that looks quite good. It's got shieldmaidens. It's got magicians.
Then you discover that the magician are all male - not a völva, not a spækona, not a wife doing simple protection spells with a spindle. And the male magicians and seers aren't even a tiny bit effemminate or even just rumored to be gay. Also, no Finns or Saami shamans in sight.
... Seriously, am I the only one who wants to see that kind of stuff? The only one?
(Okay, I am.)
... Seriously, am I the only one who wants to see that kind of stuff? The only one?
(Okay, I am.)
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Date: 2014-06-29 10:04 pm (UTC)Funny thing is, I'm not that great with romance & relationships, myself, but I'm apparently good at giving advice about it, or so my friends seem to believe. Go figure... XD
That video about Danish communication barriers is now one of my favourite comic sketches EVER! It's sidesplitting - and I specifically looked up this word in the dictionary 'cause the level of awesomeness just called for it!
I must say, some Good Omens fanartists I'm quite addicted to: sometimes they get the characters just right and you can't help but fall in love with them. <3
And I'm positive you're gonna love at least a couple of those little strips about poor bored Death. He (it? she? ...let's roll with he) finds some ridiculously hilarious ways to entertain himself. XD
And thanks for suggesting The Adventures of Wiglaf and Mordred! I've just started reading the first chapters and I'm quickly falling for both Wyglaf and Mordred. *_*
Nope, the more meta-fandomic (yeah, ignore the probably non existent word) jokes, the merrier! <3
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Date: 2014-06-30 08:45 am (UTC)... Okay, TMI. XD Sorry, I think I just really needed to vent out ...
I know that feel - I'm not that great with this kind of stuff either, but then people feel the need to talk about it with me for whatever reason. XD And I generally listen and smile and try to give them some advice, but mostly in my head I'm just screaming "IF THIS SUCKS SO MUCH THEN JUST GET OVER IT DAMNIT!".
I can only be a hopeless romantic when it comes to fiction, it seems. XD
I know, right? The best thing is, their English isn't even really more understandable than the fake-Danish. XD
The Death webcomic is so adorable!<3 Creepadorable? I think I'm gonna use that much more often ...
You know, it kinda reminds me of a mix of Dead Like Me and Terry Pratchett's Death. XD
The first few chapters of WaM are the cutest thing - but wait until you get to the later ones, they're absolutely crazy! XD
About Good Omens, do you know A rather ineffable musical?
http://musical-omens.tumblr.com/
(... Damn, how do I put the links and the words together? ><)
I think there will still be lots of those, in the next chapters! XD
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Date: 2014-06-30 03:40 pm (UTC)Let's be romantic in our pretty little ficworld and be happy, indeed! Real life romance is too messy for me, but I'm a good listener and I'm guessing I've got that non-judgmental face that draws troubled friends to me, 'cause I've been doing the professional "shoulder-to-cry-on" for as long as I can remember... Forget languages, I should have studied to be a counsellor! XD
Terry Pratchett's Death is the best! As soon as I've got some time on my hands, I should really start reading the Discworld novels from the beginning. So many things to do, so little time to do them! *drama queen mode*
Oh my, oh my! I had never heard of A rather ineffable musical, how could I not know about such an awesome thing? I know some other fan-musicals, yes (the Supernatural fandom is pretty active, to name one), but I'll be thanking you till the end of days for telling me about this one! *_*
I always forget the right html and I always end up looking it up on Google, but you do it like this (without the blanks next to the brackets, though: I put those in only to make the code visible to you): < a href="url" >Link text< /a > ;)
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Date: 2014-06-30 04:33 pm (UTC)(Needlessly to say, I fucking hate it when people try to change their partners. I mean, if you like them the way they are, why change them? And if you don't like them, why are you into them in the first place?)
The thing is, my sister is an intelligent person. Heck, she is smart, cute, opinionated, sensible - and one hell of a stubborn bitch when she wants to. And for me it's really depressing seeing her pining for that guy.
But, oh well, I guess somehow it's always smart girls like her that fall for idiots. Something about the universe balancing itself, I think.
Yeah, I think the non-judgemental face is what gets people like us stuck in those situations. XD I'm really good at smiling and nodding in a reassuring way, you know? ;)
I love Death so freaking much! ** He's my favourite Discworld character, together with Lord Vetinari. <3
Then I must check out the Supernatural musicals! ^^ I didn't even know they were a thing. XD
Thanks, I really appreciate that! *hug*
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Date: 2014-06-30 06:34 pm (UTC)I hope that your sister finds happiness, wherever she may try and look for it, and if her choice lies with mr. Dorky, there, I at least hope that she's right and that he's truly trying to become a better, more affectionate man.
If everything fails, well, I suppose you still have the nod & smile reassuringly option, but I sure hope you won't need it... é_è
Soundcloud if filled with Supernatural (and Doctor Who, and Game of Thrones, and many many more) fansongs and some of them are quite beautiful - this girl here, for example, is one of the first fan-songwriters I bumped into. I think the musical-project I had in mind was actually put on permanent hold due to some organizational problems, but there's plenty of fanmusic nevertheless, so... ^^
You're welcome, btw. <3
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Date: 2014-06-30 08:47 pm (UTC)Wow! Thank you so much for linking that, I will surely check it out! **
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Date: 2014-06-30 09:31 pm (UTC)I'm glad to hear that. Let me know if you like any of the songs! <3
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Date: 2014-07-01 09:46 am (UTC)You know, I think I'm really gonna get hooked on those songs. <3 Thanks again for the link. <3
And to thank you properly, have this adorable Super Finnish Tag video! :)
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Date: 2014-07-01 02:42 pm (UTC)You're welcome, again, and now it's my turn to thank you for the Finnish Tag, 'cause I can't stop laughing! XD It's spot on! If I keep this up, I'm thinking that if I ever get married it's going to be to a Finn.
By the way, I've got something to show you: yesterday a friend of mine linked me this on Facebook and I immediately thought I had to come share it with you!
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Date: 2014-07-01 03:14 pm (UTC)Even our tastes in men and unlikely marriage dreams match so well! XD I don't know, when I hear that sort of accent I ... okay, at the beginning I just laugh my ass off. XD But then I just get the urge to hug and cuddle a poor unsuspecting Finn - it's just something in the way they talk that makes me want to cheer them up, lol.
... Of course, a poor unsuspecting Finn wouldn't react all that well to crazy foreign girls randomly hugging them, but a girl can dream. XD
(And also the idea of panicking, scared-to-death Finns who just can't handle all the love and PDAs fills me with sadistic glee, but shh.)
Oh. My. LOKI!
That meme is so fucking (... frigging? I thought about about it while writing the Sigyn post and I think I should start using frigging more often) beautiful. And awesome. And brilliant. And just so damn right in everything! XD
Poor little Crowley, always ending up bookzoned (XD) and misunderstood ... but Aziraphale sure really IS a bit oblivious. XD
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Date: 2014-07-01 04:10 pm (UTC)LET'S HUG ALL THE FINNS! \o/
True, to hug most of them I could probably use a ladder - they're so frigging (yup!) tall! - but who cares, right? I'd be content to hug them at knee level, I'm not choosy. XD
Those poor tall bearded and blondish men, surrounded by mad huggers... That'd be something! I'd most certainly be howling with laughter by the end of it all - that sadistic glee you were talking about? Yeah, I'm guilty as well, you're in good company. *brofist*
IKR? The moment I saw it I knew you would love it too. It's perfect, just perfect. Poor Crowley should win the Guinness World Record for the longest courtship in history. XD
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Date: 2014-07-01 06:42 pm (UTC)BTW, the fic was absolutely awesome. <3
ALL THE FINNS! YAY! And hugging their knees will prevent them from running away! *-*
We'd probably do more emotional and psychological damage than a horde of drunken mooses running through Helsinki - actually I think that actually happened once, though it was just one moose. But we're fangirls, we're more dangerous and shocking than any moose. XD
I think this sums it up quite nicely. XD
(Sorry, edited for a wrong link.)
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Date: 2014-07-02 08:09 pm (UTC)Here, let me introduce you...
Fangirls are the most dangerous species on Earth, I dare say. Probably in the universe. So, yes, those poor Finns will be scarred for life. But you know what? I'm not so sure I mind that much. *evil grin*
I definitely remember that thing about the moose, btw. I remember laughing like a loony. XD
Poor sod! And you'd think an old devil like him would have more than a trick up his sleeve to successfully seduce somebody... XD
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Date: 2014-07-02 09:13 pm (UTC)Kittens are always a good reason for a little delay - and little Crowley (*-*) is soo cute and adorable! I'd love to cuddle it! <3 Hope the two ladies can adapt to having him around eventually - I did hear cats can be pretty territorial and diffident towards new pets.
I'm actually starting to pity those poor Finns. XD But it's not our fault if they're just so adorable and worthy of fangirly love, after all. They're just asking for it, really. xD
Dunno, he probably did try something - but I guess Az just didn't get it. XD
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Date: 2014-07-03 10:22 am (UTC)Lil' Crowley-Loki is currently sleeping on my mum's lap, hence my brief moment of freedom, and the two cat-ladies of the house today seem to be a little less cross with the whole universe, so we're hopeful... On the other hand, if I have to keep up with the crazy sleeping routine for much longer, with the kitten going to sleep well after 2 a.m. and waking up again at 8 a.m., I fear I'll soon become somethink like a zombie. @_@
Finns had it coming! Finns had it coming! They only have themselves to blaaaaaame! *singing*
You're probably right, Az is the most oblivious guy to have ever lived! XD
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Date: 2014-07-03 10:52 am (UTC)Hope you can get some decent sleep soon. :)
If you had seen them! If you had heard them! I betcha you would have done the same!
... Okay, I've never even seen Chicago, but I found the song on youtube some time ago and quickly discovered I love it to death. XD
I can just imagine Crowley trying to be all seductive and stuff and Az being all like "are you trying to tell me something, dear?" XD
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Date: 2014-07-03 01:14 pm (UTC)Oh, I love Chicago. I even saw it live in London, quite a few years ago, and that song is probably my absolute favourite - isn't it gorgeous? Our cute variation is even better than the original, though! ;P
Exactly! Plus, every time I think about that I want to write something silly about the two of them and their never-ending bickering. <3
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Date: 2014-07-03 01:37 pm (UTC)Going to London and watching a musical there is one of the experiences I definetly want to have. ** And that song is made of awesome, I'm in love with the Hungarian chick and the one whose husband cheated on her with her sister. **
You know, I'm now imagining SATW characters singing it ... XD
Doitdoitdoit. Writeitwriteitwriteit. *-*
The bickering is easily one of my favourite things about Good Omens. The whole thing about dolphins and birds and the Sound of Music still makes me giggle everytime I think about it! XD
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Date: 2014-07-03 09:47 pm (UTC)I've been to London only once and I managed to go see both Chicago and The Lion King (which I highly recommend, btw!) and it was so great an experience that since that holiday I've wanted to go back and spend the entire time frolicking in theatres! Musicals and prose both, actually: one of my dreams is to go to The Globe, you know... *w*
I probably will, I've been thinking about bits & pieces of dialogue between those two all day long! XD
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Date: 2014-07-04 08:17 am (UTC)Come on, I'm sure he can still be adorable - at least when he sleeps. XD
The Lion King! ** That's one I've always wanted to see, together iwth Avenue Q and Camelot. Oh, and Spamalot! XD
I've never been to London, though hopefully next year's school trip will fix that - if we manage not to fuck everthing up, we already had a bit of drama with school trips this year.
Going to see The Globe is a great dream, and one I share wholeheartedly.:3
Let me know if you do! *-*
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Date: 2014-07-04 09:04 am (UTC)Spamalot? Never heard of it, but it sounds fun. Makes me think of Monty Python! XD
You're going to love London, it's a magnificent city. AND it's got more theatre than you can possibly want, so for me it's the best! XD
I've once seen Shakespeare's The Tempest in The Globe replica that's built inside Villa Borghese, in Rome, but to be in the original? I know I'll probably have a heart attack, when I finally manage to go, but it'll be well worth it!
I certainly will. :3 Oh, by the way, that cat-nurturing-Crimilde idea is glad to be put to good use. <3
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Date: 2014-07-04 09:32 am (UTC)Have a few songs! :)
Yeah, I know I'm gonna love it. *w* And the more theatre,the merrier! <3
Wow, that sounds amazing! *-*
YAY! <3 I'm glad, and I'm meditating on making the cat scratch Siegfrid, if I can find a nice place to put that scene. XD
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Date: 2014-07-05 05:56 pm (UTC)And just to add to the general levity, watch this. I'm currently scouting for prompts (SPOILERS!) and this has been my soundtrack for the last couple of hours. XD
Well said, darling! You got a BIG theatre lover, here, you know... *w*
OH PLEASE DO IT! If Siegfried gets scratched by a fluffy lovely cat (or more than one?) I'm going to be the happiest girl in the world! XD
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Date: 2014-07-05 06:37 pm (UTC)May I ask what kind of prompts? I'm curious! Also, this song suggests GO crack to me ... XD
Same here. <3 BTW, a couple of days ago I got to watch the Cavalleria Rusticana for the first time. Should have been in the open, but it was too windy and cold so in the end (meaning, after making everybody almost freeze to death, possibly the reason I was feverish a few days ago) they decided to play inside the theatre. Still great music and costumes and everything, though. And they actually gave us almonds and wine. *w*
Well, cats are supposed to be good at detecting supernatural stuff, so I guess they should also be able to recognize a Bringer of Sfiga like Siegfried ... XD
I think it would go kinda like this.
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Date: 2014-07-05 10:10 pm (UTC)Weeeeeeeeell... *big explanation coming right up*
Together with
We're going to make the big announcement and talk dates as soon as we have all the prompts, if you're interested, and I can tell you in advance that this time we're adding something to make it even more challenging, so I'm fairly excited about it all. Come take a look, if you wish, and if you'd like I'll keep you posted. ^^
Right. Enough with the remorseless spam and back to business. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! ALMONDS AND WINE? OMG, WHAT A DREAM! *_*
Soooo beautiful! I've never seen Cavalleria Rusticana live either, now that I think about it... It would have been magnificent in the open, I'm sure, but I guess it wasn't that bad either way, eh? ;) Are you more of a prose theatre or opera kind of girl? *curious*
That's amazingly accurate! XD Now I know what my cats are always looking at... Spooky.
Anyway, every good hero needs to defy some kind of feral beast to win his lady's favour, does he not? And cats can be violently feral, when they want to, so... ;P
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