cuilpantielthesleepyscribe

brunhiddensmusings:

jeneelestrange:

incorrectdiscworldquotes:

tilthat:

TIL of the “Tiffany Problem”. Tiffany is a medieval name—short for Theophania—from the 12th century. Authors can’t use it in historical or fantasy fiction, however, because the name looks too modern. This is an example of how reality is sometimes too unrealistic.

via reddit.com

“Authors can’t use it in fantasy fiction, eh? We’ll see about that…”

–Terry Pratchett, probably

Try to implement anything but a conservative’s sixth grade education level of medieval or Victorian times and you will butt into this. all. the. time.

There was a literaly fad in the 1890′s for nipple rings for all genders(and NO, it was NOT under the mistaken belief that it would help breastfeeding–there’s LOTS of doctors’ writing at the time telling people to STOP and that they thought it would ruin the breast’s ability to breastfeed well, etc). It was straight up because the Victorians were freaks, okay
Imagine trying to make a Victorian character with nipple rings. IMAGINE THE ACCUSATIONS OF GROSS HISTORICAL INACCURACY

people just really, REALLY have entrenched ideas of what people in the past were like

tell them the vikings were clean, had a complex democratic legal system, respected women, had freeform rap battles, and had child support payments? theyd call you a liar

tell them that chopsticks became popular in china during the bronze age because street food vendors were all the rage and they wanted to have disposable eating utensils? theyll say youre making that up

tell them native americans had a trade network stretching from canada to peru and built sacred mounds bigger then the pyramids of giza? you are some SJW twisting facts

ancient egypt had circular saws, debt cards, and eye surgery? are you high?

our misconception of medieval peasants being illiterate and living in poverty in one room mud huts being their own creation as part of a century long tax aversion scam? you stole that from the game of thrones reject bin

iron age india had stone telescopes, air conditioning, and the number 0 along with all ‘arabic’ numbers including algebra and calculus? i understand some of those words.

romans had accurate maps detailing vacation travel times along with a star rating for hotels along the way, fast food restaurants, swiss army knives, black soldiers in brittany, traded with china, and that soldiers wrote thank-you notes when their parents sent them underwear in the mail? but they thought the earth was flat!

ancient bronze age mesopotamia had pedantic complaints sent to merchants about crappy goods, comedic performances, and transgender/nobinary representation? what are you smoking?

sherbies:

sherbies:

sherbies:

sherbies:

“i am a full-time student working hard to get my degree in design and pursue a career in animation, graphic design, or illustration.”

i finished him

update: my portfolio professor wanted him in a series

i think i’ve done some good work today

julaita:

if you’ve never thought of what would it be like if Anakin never turned to the Dark Side, are you even a Star Wars fan?

sixpenceee:

These hyperrealistic 3D animals were painted in layer of resin by singaporean artist, Keng Lye. You can visit his works at http://kenglye.deviantart.com/

just-shower-thoughts:

Batman would be a lot more effective if he used his billions to fund social programs to improve the quality of life for young children who would otherwise turn to crime later in life to survive

He already does. I’m not a big comics fan and even I know that ffs.

brunegonda:

tom-is-lokis-twin:

brunegonda:

The troubled trio™

“Im not loved-”
“IM LOVED!”
“I hate Love”

That’s the caption we need, thank you ahahaha

lookingbackatfashionhistory:

• Pearl Bracelet with Hair Inlays.
Culture: English
Date: 1790-1810
Medium: Pearls, gold, enamel, human hair .

kerryrenaissance:

dare-i-say-asexual:

pouchrat:

humoristics:

The ocean molded this clump of bricks into a rock shape

via

[image: a clump of red bricks smoothed and rounded into a stone. it still has caulk.]

Despite everything, it’s still you

Domestic rock goes feral.

babyanimalgifs:

just look at all the little rolls

forest-of-books:

leaper182:

galwednesday:

writing-prompt-s:

The royal family employs no bodyguards. A would-be assassin discovers why.

“Please?” the crown prince said hopefully.

The assassin hesitated. “I’m not sure I’m comfortable with this.”

“Come on, you’re doing great. Just one stab, it’ll be easy-peasy.” The prince spread his arms wide, leaving his throat and chest vulnerable.

“Look, I’m going to level with you,” the assassin said. “I took this contract on the assumption that you were a bad dude. Usually when a country goes bankrupt this fast, it’s because whoever’s in charge is raiding the treasury. But once I infiltrated the guard, I actually had to spend time around you, and you’re just.” The assassin threw her hands up in disgust. “You’re a really nice person! There’s no getting around it! So I’m not super on board with murdering you now. Nothing personal.”

“But if you don’t, my sisters won’t get the life insurance payout, and the country will be in debt for the next century!”

“I’m pretty sure arranging for your own assassination is insurance fraud.”

“Your whole job is to commit murder,” the prince said, “and now you’re worried about a little insurance fraud?”

The assassin pinched the bridge of her nose. “Okay, let’s back up and think about this rationally. Have you considered faking your own death?”

This was not what I was expecting, and it is glorious.

“I’m pretty sure arranging for your own assassination is insurance fraud” is the best sentence I have ever read in my life