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I’m getting so tired of people acting like discussing in a normal fandom way automatically makes you morally equivalent to the Capitol.

If someone asks:
“Which tribute was the deadliest?”
“What weapon would you use?”
“How would you survive?”

…people immediately jump to:
“Wow, that’s exactly what the Capitol would say.”

No. The difference is context.

The Capitol is participating in the suffering of REAL people within the world of the story. Readers are engaging with FICTION that was intentionally written to be suspenseful, strategic, emotional, and immersive.

Those are not the same thing.

The Games are literally designed by the author to pull the audience in psychologically. You are SUPPOSED to think about survival strategies, alliances, combat abilities, arena design, and how different people react under pressure. That engagement is part of what makes the critique effective in the first place.

You cannot make a story about a televised death game and then act shocked when people discuss the actual mechanics of the game within the fictional universe.

And honestly, imagining yourself in fictional scenarios is one of the most normal ways humans engage with stories. People do it with:

• horror movies
• zombie apocalypses
• survival games
• murder mysteries
• war films
• literally every RPG ever

Asking “what would I do in that situation?” is not the same thing as wanting that situation to exist in real life.

Nobody discussing weapons in the Games is secretly advocating for child murder. They’re engaging with a fictional survival scenario the same way people engage with any high-stakes story.

I think some people confuse “the story critiques spectacle and violence” with “the audience is not allowed to feel invested in the story at all.” But if the Games were not compelling to watch/read about, the entire premise would fail.

You can fully understand that Panem is horrific while ALSO finding the arena dynamics interesting. Those ideas are not contradictory unless you completely flatten the difference between fiction and reality.

this PMO so bad.

hey rveryone! I’m buying my first foundation ever, and know I want a cushion! i have dehydrated combo skin, with an oily t zone. my BIGGEST issue is red cheeks. I don’t have rosacea or anything, and my skin isn’t sensitive or damaged, just lots of vascularity.

im looking for a very light weight, medium/leaning slightly low coverage, and for the finish, kind of a slightly shiny, smooth, almost slightly wet? not sure how to describe it. kind of like a peeled hard boiled egg? lol.

here is what options have gathered so far:

tirtir crystal mesh cushion

tirtir aura cushion

ABOUT_TONE water layer cushion

my only requirement is that its UNDER 25 bucks on at least one reputable website.

if someone could share their experience, or offer something that fits these guidelines, that would be great!❤️❤️

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hey yall, so i decided to face my fears and ask my parents if i can start wearing foundation, BUT im someone who likes to be prepared so i need to find one to try.

im looking for:

cushion foundation(this is important)

not too orange, or has cooler options

medium coverage

slightly glowy, but natural(kind of like a hard boiled egg I guess??😭)

price under 20 (yes I know girl, I’m cheap)

anwyays I really wanted to try the tirtir pink or silver cushion, lmk what you think!

Okay I need honest advice 😭

I’m a guy and I’ve been experimenting a little with makeup like using my sister’s concealer and lightly filling in my brows (I’ve literally just been using a watercolor pencil because it’s what I have). Nothing dramatic at all, just enough to make my skin look smoother and my features a bit more defined.

Important context: my parents aren’t super strict, but there’s definitely this unspoken “don’t do that” expectation. When I was younger I was more feminine, so I think they’re cautious about anything that reminds them of that.

The thing is, I’m completely comfortable in myself now. I’m not trying to look feminine or make a statement, IN FACT IM LITERALLY ENHANCING THE FEATURES THAT MAKE ME LOOK MASCULINE.

What’s confusing is that when I actually do it, nobody notices. My mom has literally complimented my skin and my eyebrows when I’ve done it.

BUT the second I say anything about it, it gets weird.

For example, we were talking about weddings and cake smashing, and I said “nobody should get their face smashed, but if anyone, it should be the person not wearing makeup… so probably the groom. But not me, I wouldn’t want my makeup messed up.” And my whole family just stopped and stared. My mom was like “…your makeup??”

So they clearly like how it looks, just not the idea of it.

I do actually want to start getting my own products, but I feel like I need to talk to them about it first, and I don’t really know how to approach that conversation without it turning awkward or them shutting it down.

i can’t keep stealing my sisters concealer, and im wanting more coverage!! a concealer only works so well as foundation.. also I need a snatched jawline so contour please😭👏👏

How would you bring this up in a way that doesn’t make it a big del

I REALLY don’t want to just buy stuff and start wearing it because id prefer to know they are fine with it. Even if they think it’s weird, I still want the PERMISSION.

Okay I need honest advice 😭

I’m a guy and I’ve been experimenting a little with makeup like using my sister’s concealer and lightly filling in my brows (I’ve literally just been using a watercolor pencil because it’s what I have). Nothing dramatic at all, just enough to make my skin look smoother and my features a bit more defined.

Important context: my parents aren’t super strict, but there’s definitely this unspoken “don’t do that” expectation. When I was younger I was more feminine, so I think they’re cautious about anything that reminds them of that.

The thing is, I’m completely comfortable in myself now. I’m not trying to look feminine or make a statement, IN FACT IM LITERALLY ENHANCING THE FEATURES THAT MAKE ME LOOK MASCULINE.

What’s confusing is that when I actually do it, nobody notices. My mom has literally complimented my skin and my eyebrows when I’ve done it.

BUT the second I say anything about it, it gets weird.

For example, we were talking about weddings and cake smashing, and I said “nobody should get their face smashed, but if anyone, it should be the person not wearing makeup… so probably the groom. But not me, I wouldn’t want my makeup messed up.” And my whole family just stopped and stared. My mom was like “…your makeup??”

So they clearly like how it looks, just not the idea of it.

I do actually want to start getting my own products, but I feel like I need to talk to them about it first, and I don’t really know how to approach that conversation without it turning awkward or them shutting it down.

i can’t keep stealing my sisters concealer, and im wanting more coverage!! a concealer only works so well as foundation.. also I need a snatched jawline so contour please😭👏👏

How would you bring this up in a way that doesn’t make it a big del

I REALLY don’t want to just buy stuff and start wearing it because id prefer to know they are fine with it. Even if they think it’s weird, I still want the PERMISSION.

Hey everyone! for the years I’ve played the violin, I have never been able to produce a good sound. I’m not completely sure, but i think it’s my bow hand.

i can do very fast and accurate, non sloppy fingerings with my left hand, so i really don’t think that’s the issue, and neither does my teacher.

i don’t feel like recording a video right now, so I’m not asking for advice specific to me.

does anyone have any advice for what i should do about this? maybe an etude book, or something like that. or just general advice about what you did in my situation.

and don’t worry, i will consult my teacher too.

I have always been so jealous of people who just have such a CLEAN sound. i don’t really want to play crazy hard music, i just want to be able to play really cleanly.

im going to increase my practice time and quality, so i suspect that will help some.

thanks🙂

Considering learning this piece. It’s my absolute favorite piece of all time, I love the story, and the emotion, all of it is perfect.

However, I am not augustin hadelich, so I have some technical limits.

I’m specifically looking at the passacaglia and nocturne, the scherzo, burlesque, and cadenza are too hard.

however, I’d pick one or the other, not both nocturne and passacaglia.

I looked over the piece, I don’t think it would be too hard? I have like 6 months to practice before and audition, and my winter recital.

i see lots of shifting, and some moderately hard spots but overall it doesn’t look TOO demanding.

BUT, as often is with violin music, i wanted to know if there is a hidden difficulty in the piece.

For the teachers, typically, what techniques(not pieces) would you require a student to know before learning this?

And for the purists, no, you don’t have to play a whole piece. Playing certain sections counts too.

i understand the subjectivity of “difficulty,” so I am asking for objective things about the piece that I can apply to myself.

my birthday is coming up and I want a violin book. I am around Suzuki 5-6 level.

i have tried solos for young violinists, but find Id rather be playing more known pieces.

if anyone has a recommendation for a book containing a decent amount(15-25) violin classics, that I could realistically play, that would be great!

I’ve wanted a uke to sing along to for a while. I don’t intend to ever play it by itself really. is it unreasonable to pay 100-200 bucks for an uke, if only being used for this? I’m a violinist, so I understand good instrimmers cost a lot, but are beginner ukes as expensive as beginner violins?(like 5k).

also apparently there is tenor and soprano ukes..? don’t know what i want.

i want to ask for an ukelele for my birthday, but don’t want my parents to get a bad one.

hey everyone! looking for a piece to learn for my winter recital. so quite a long time.

i want a very dark piece, think nigun, Hungarian dance no. 5, etc.

i am at the lower intermediate level. i dont do Suzuki but my teacher said I’d likely be in book 5-6, maybe higher.

my most recent learned piece is Hungarian dance no. 5. not the Joachim version.

this piece will also be used as an orchestra audition, so a variety of techniques would be great!

hey! i just ordered new strings, and from that research I still have a lot of string stuff recommended to me.

from this I have heard a lot of talk about how strings affect each other, lien people saying the g affects the e, and the e affects all of them, etc.

i really don’t understand, if someone could enlighten me that would be great.

if your curious I got a perpetual cadenza g/d, a PI a, and a jargar forte e string. I primarily do solos and recitals.

I’ve decided my violin mainly needs new strings right now. It’s already been checked by a luthier, and everything is fine structurally. His take was that my violin isn’t especially warm or bright, and Dominants tend to emphasize that neutrality, so the sound ends up feeling kind of “blah.”

Honestly, that’s helpful, because it means I can shape the sound more intentionally depending on the strings I choose, either brighter or warmer.

I’ve already decided on a Jargar Forte E string for projection, since most of my playing is solo/recital-based. I want something that really carries.

For the rest of the set, I’m looking for strings that are deep, warm, and colorful, but still project very well. I want a real “wow factor,” I’ve never liked neutrality for anything, I want something with personality. (yes I know it won’t play for me.)

I was considering Obligatos, but I’m worried they might not project as strongly as I want, and they’re also pretty expensive.

Right now, I’m looking into:

• Perpetual Cadenzas
• Warchal Amber
• Warchal Beast
• Vision Solo
• Larsen Tzigane

Price does matter, my A string tends to break a lot (even after being checked), so I’d prefer to keep that around $30. I can probably go up to about $35 for the D and G.

And just to clarify: I know every string sounds different on every violin. But there are still general tendencies, like Evahs being bright and projecting well, Obligatos being darker, etc. I’m mainly looking for anecdotal experiences to guide my decision.

i have decided before I possibly replace my instrument, I want to optimize it to see if something else is the issue, part of which is a string change.

i have read the FAQ on strings.

i have something quite specific in mind, i hope you might know of a possible fit.

I’m looking for a setup with maximum projection and volume(I play in lots of recitals), with a very quick, immediate response under the bow. I want a focused, centered sound that speaks instantly and makes articulation and dynamics very clear.

Tonally, I want a smooth, clean edge (not gritty or metallic). Ideally, I’d like a deep, fuller G and D, with a smooth A and a clear, articulate E.

Overall: high power, high clarity, fast response, and smooth texture, without sounding muddy or overly warm. (if that makes sense? I don’t want warmth necessarily, moreso power/intensity/musicality. I may be confusing terms.)

i understand i might have to have multiple brands, so if you could recommend that it would be great. but ideally one set.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been playing violin for about 5 years, and lately I’m not really satisfied with my sound or progress. I don’t think it’s purely a playing issue, both I and my teacher (who is well qualified) struggle to get a strong, responsive sound out of the instrument. It often feels like the violin itself isn’t very responsive.

I do know one clear issue: my bow likely needs a rehair. It hasn’t been done in about 5 years, and the hair is visibly worn and affected by use.

Beyond that, I’m unsure about setup and would appreciate advice.

Right now I’m using Dominant strings, which I understand are a solid standard choice. However, I often find the sound a bit dull and quiet on my instrument, and they feel warmer than what I’m personally looking for. I’m starting to wonder if they just aren’t the best match for my violin.

I’ve also heard that certain strings work better on certain instruments, but I’m not sure how people actually determine that. In my case, I originally ended up with Dominants because a couple strings snapped, and the luthier simply replaced the set with Dominants from stock. There wasn’t really any discussion about my instrument or desired sound. Is that typical, or should I expect more input on setup choices?

Finally, I’m unsure whether my bridge might also need attention or adjustment. I don’t have enough knowledge to judge this myself, but I wanted to include it in case it matters.

Overall, I’m trying to better optimize my setup for my instrument and playing style. If anyone has recommendations, especially for strings, I’m looking for something with:

• strong projection
• clarity and focus
• a cool, intense, tone, that has a bite to it, rather than warm or overly soft

(That description might be imperfect, but I’m trying to capture the sound I have in mind.)

Any guidance would be really appreciated.

I saw a post the other day of a statistic showing the perceived badassery of certain specialties (from regular people). and neurology, interestingly, was near the top. this made me think: does the public know what you do?

some questions:

do you get confused with neuro surgeons?

do people think your the smartest person on earth?

do people think your raking In millions of dollars annualy?

how often is it that someone knows what you actually do?

and whatever else comes to your mind.

feel free to share your funny encounters too!