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An Artist Reimagined Iconic Grammy Stars as Pokémon Trainers

The Grammys sure stirred up a lot of fashion talk this year. Buzzfeed recently reported on one artist who made a pretty big splash with their take on the style choices of industry icons, and Pokemon nerds everywhere are ecstatic.

A now infamous grid of red carpet pics started making its way around the internet, with most hot takes drawing comparisons to some sort of Suicide Squad-style lineup of comic book baddies.

But some saw more of a video game influence in the personas.

Enter Indonesian artist Ray Pratiwi, or @refrainbow as they’re known on twitter.

Ray’s imagination was sparked by the Pokemon chatter, and they decided to adapt the vibes of the performers into the franchise’s specific art style – which Ray says is not too different from their own. Twitter was in love.

How would categorize other celebrities in the Pokemon universe?

Let us know in the comments.

 

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Memes About Life in the 1990s and Why Kids Will Never Know the Struggle

I try not to go off on my “you damn kids don’t know how good you’ve got it!” rants too often. After all, it’s not like us American 90’s kids grew up traversing a dessert to get well water or something. It’s not like we were all dying of dysentery in our ox-drawn carriages (though we did love to pretend we were, for some reason.)

Still. The rate at which technology has moved in the last few decades does mess with my mind enough that I can’t help but occasionally shake my head at how different everything is.

Let’s reflect on this with some memes.

15. Circle “yes,” “no,” or “maybe”

14. WELL IS SHE?!

13. It’s amazing I never wrecked my car flipping through this

12. This was my retirement plan

11. There’s a lot going on here

10. As long as nobody finds my diary

9. This sentence would be gibberish now

8. Our coming of age was a little…slower

7. And then you’d immediately lose this

6. We didn’t understand minesweeper, but we played it, dammit

5. Beware the dreaded double exposure!

4. Brought to you by limewire.exe

3. This is the only true art

2. There are so many more ways to ignore people now

1. Honestly, a better investment

Alright, now get off my lawn.

What was the hardest part about 90’s life for you?

Let us know in the comments.

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Tumblr Users Roasted a Silly Loophole in How ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Treated the Curse of Davy Jones

Davy Jones’ Locker, or the Curse of Davy Jones… you know about those right? For most, Pirates of the Caribbean is THE intro to the topic, and that’s why people on Tumblr are debating a certain scene from At World’s End far past the point of credulity.

Basically, the curse is such… Davy Jones had his heart removed and captains the Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship never able to make port because he can only return to dry land every ten years.

Well, in the scene in question, he’s standing on a sandbar in a bucket of seawater.

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Really.

The discussion that follows discusses the reality of a sandbar.

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And points out that he’s using multiple failsafes in order to not get blindsided by the curse.

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Then, we get into what might be possible – or impossible – and just how far we might go.

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I’m gonna guess no…. wet shoes doesn’t count.

What do you think Tumblr?

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OMFG… I both love AND hate this conversation at the same time. So much ridiculousness.

And, of course, this thread ends with the perfect reference to the two idiot characters who, very likely, approved this entire idea in the first place…

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Are we sure these two didn’t write this thread themselves? Hmmmm… food for thought.

Did you like how the movies treated Davy Jones? Do you think their interpretation is off?

Let’s talk centuries-old sea myths in the comments!

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Tweets About Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ That Are Really Good

If you haven’t seen Cheer on Netflix,  how do you have anything to discuss at the virtual water cooler?

The show is fun, strangely pure, and just flat-out reality television perfection – and these 20 tweets are pretty much the same, since they reflect the adorably clueless tone of the show to a T.

20. So accurate, am I right?

19. Get it right.

18. The emotions are 0 to 60.

17. I mean I don’t see the problem.

16. Hand it over, people.

15. It’s not quite as easy as they make it look.

14. I would take a bullet for all of them so.

13. No one is letting her down on my watch.

12. This just made me laugh.

11. Just try not biting your nails.

10. At least you know you’re not alone.

9. It takes about 2 seconds to get invested.

8. The armchair experts are rampant.

7. It’s amazing how much you can learn about something with a little effort.

6. You gotta trust your team.

5. Nailed it.

4. Did I just say that out loud?

3. Hell, he could have them both.

2. Sorry not sorry at all.

1. There are exceptions to every rule.

Reading through these made me a) fall in love with Twitter again and b) become even more rabid a fan.

Have you seen Cheer? What’s your favorite thing about it?

If you haven’t, tell us if you’re going to after scrolling these tweets!

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Tumblr Users Talk About What It’s Like to Be a Writer

Oh, the writing life.

So, I’m a writer.

I mean, I’m writing right now. Want proof? Look at this assemblage of words. If I wasn’t a real writer, would I know how to use a word like “assemblage” in a sentence?

Checkmate.

Well, that’s probably enough writing for today. I did good. I should reward myself with several snacks and a season or two of TV.

While I’m doing that, you should enjoy these Tumblr posts about what being a writer is like.

And then help me because oh God the deadlines are closing in.

15. Always give your characters credit

https://whatsername-a-killjoy.tumblr.com/post/189892403346/outlining-your-novel-is-just-learning-just-how

14. “I don’t like writing, I like HAVING WRITTEN.”

https://myhoniahaaka.tumblr.com/post/189438720331/writers-while-crying-did-you-know-that-you-have

13. It’s already a tight 2,000 pages

https://writeness.tumblr.com/post/190162813830/when-i-finish-draft-one-and-realize-that-means-i

12. When being your own boss actually sucks

https://myhoniahaaka.tumblr.com/post/189942336171/writer-demon-write-it-now-or-face-the-writers

11. If you’re not sweating, you’re not writing

https://marlynnofmany.tumblr.com/post/189963392481

10. True story: one time I was commissioned to write a play about animal sex… Google was concerned…

https://h-brook-writes.tumblr.com/post/186853408821/youre-under-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder

9. There are so many ways for writers to look like psychopaths

https://writeouswriter.tumblr.com/post/187006767058/writer-problems-my-outlining-notes-probably-look

8. Your name and date count

https://writerswritecompany.tumblr.com/post/188406324318

7. Why didn’t I burn that when I had the chance…

https://writerswritecompany.tumblr.com/post/189510009791

6. Try repeating it until it loses all meaning

https://fragmentedink.tumblr.com/post/176076009099/that-writer-mood-when-you-squint-and-glare-at-a

5. Can’t I outsource this?

https://brynwrites.tumblr.com/post/181324579614/me-a-writer-i-dont-want-to-write-this-next

4. Sometimes writing blocks you, sometimes you block writing

https://brynwrites.tumblr.com/post/180121538774/i-have-only-two-writing-moods-1-theres-2k-words

3. Ok now that I say this out loud…

https://disoriented-writer.tumblr.com/post/185340725750/my-brain-listening-to-me-trying-to-explain-the

2. This is the best idea I’ve had in MINUTES!

https://writeouswriter.tumblr.com/post/188641952457

1. Remember: nothing’s ever done, it’s just due

https://juliatilford.tumblr.com/post/179930355245/when-youre-writing-your-first-draft-and-you-know

What are your tricks for combating writer’s block?

Seriously tell me in the comments, I need to know IMMEDIATELY.

Or don’t. I’m sure I’ll figure it out on my own eventually.

… help…

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Mark Hamill Had Some Words for a Youngster Who Was Told That ‘Star Wars’ Isn’t for Girls

Stories – however they’re told – are for whoever connects with them on the other end. Men, women, children, non-binary people, literally anyone…if you like a book or a movie or a television show, then if someone suggests its not “for you,” they’re dead wrong.

My blood is actually boiling at the knowledge that a kid had the stones to tell a little girl that she couldn’t be part of a fandom that doesn’t belong to him.

Luckily, I’m not alone, and the great Luke Skywalker himself is on my side.

First, the post…

Kristal Foster’s 5-year-old daughter loves Star Wars, was wearing her favorite movie-themed shoes to school when a boy in her class informed her that she shouldn’t wear them because the franchise “isn’t for girls.”

She tagged Mark Hamill in the post on the topic, and he responded epically.

First, quoting Princess Leia…

And then he reminded everyone that the films would have ended midway through the first one had Leia not been around to rescue both Han and Luke from certain death.

Other people jumped in on the #StarWarsIsForEveryone – rightfully so.

Oh, I’m sorry… is the galaxy only filled with BOYS?

And Leia! Remember Leia!

Star Wars ladies unite!

And who was the main character in the last three films? Ahem…

The next time you hear someone try to tell someone else that some piece of art or media “isn’t for them,” you have my permission to summon Princess Leia (or Carrie Fisher) and give them a serious piece of your mind.

And maybe a middle finger. Carrie wouldn’t have it any other way.

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10 Interesting Facts About Music History

I’ve been into music since I was a little kid and I feel like I grew up on the good stuff. From my parents, it was mostly oldies: the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke.

And then my older brother got me into punk and metal: the Ramones, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, and all other kinds of bands that warped my young brain. Thanks to all of them for that music education!

Music is the soundtrack to our lives, so turn it up!

Let’s dive into some interesting facts about music and music history!

1. That makes sense.

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2. Time well spent by the FBI…

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3. They were trailblazers.

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4. This is awesome.

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5. The cut up technique.

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6. Only one take.

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7. One of the last photos of a legend.

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8. The cops are here!

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9. A happy accident.

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10. A song with meaning.

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Those are some interesting facts about music history right there!

Who are some of your favorite bands of all time? How about current favorite bands?

Tell us in the comments!

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10 Interesting Facts About Music History

I’ve been into music since I was a little kid and I feel like I grew up on the good stuff. From my parents, it was mostly oldies: the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke.

And then my older brother got me into punk and metal: the Ramones, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, and all other kinds of bands that warped my young brain. Thanks to all of them for that music education!

Music is the soundtrack to our lives, so turn it up!

Let’s dive into some interesting facts about music and music history!

1. That makes sense.

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Source

2. Time well spent by the FBI…

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Source 1 Source 2

3. They were trailblazers.

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Source 1 Source 2

4. This is awesome.

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5. The cut up technique.

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6. Only one take.

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7. One of the last photos of a legend.

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8. The cops are here!

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9. A happy accident.

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10. A song with meaning.

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Those are some interesting facts about music history right there!

Who are some of your favorite bands of all time? How about current favorite bands?

Tell us in the comments!

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Tumblr Users Wrote a Marvel/Star Wars Crossover We All Want to See

There are like, what, 400 MCU movies now? A few are really excellent, most are pretty good, some are a little ho-hum. But with the huge volume of characters that have been pulled in at this point (not to mention the massive trove of other properties Disney owns), the possibilities for future stories are truly infinite.

Here’s a pitch some Tumblr users put together for an installment that I personally think would blow Ant Man the Wasp out of the water.

“There’s an Ant Man AND a Spiderman?”

Then you pull in that other massive Disney franchise, and things get REAL…

You know they’ll bring Tony back eventually, so… he’s gonna join the fun ASAP.

Just imagine the soundtrack of this thing!

Cue the Guardians of the Galaxy…

Personally, I’m a little burned out on the MCU, but I would see the hell out of this.

Would you? Pitch your next big Marvel idea in the comments.

Who know… they might be watching…

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Tumblr Users Wrote a Marvel/Star Wars Crossover We All Want to See

There are like, what, 400 MCU movies now? A few are really excellent, most are pretty good, some are a little ho-hum. But with the huge volume of characters that have been pulled in at this point (not to mention the massive trove of other properties Disney owns), the possibilities for future stories are truly infinite.

Here’s a pitch some Tumblr users put together for an installment that I personally think would blow Ant Man the Wasp out of the water.

“There’s an Ant Man AND a Spiderman?”

Then you pull in that other massive Disney franchise, and things get REAL…

You know they’ll bring Tony back eventually, so… he’s gonna join the fun ASAP.

Just imagine the soundtrack of this thing!

Cue the Guardians of the Galaxy…

Personally, I’m a little burned out on the MCU, but I would see the hell out of this.

Would you? Pitch your next big Marvel idea in the comments.

Who know… they might be watching…

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