about unpopular opinion
Abs are aesthetically pleasing on a universal level. They tell the story of a person who spent a large amount of time dedicating themselves to the discipline of working out, dieting, and learning about your own body. And that story behind a lean-muscular physique is sexy.
My gripe with abs in comics is that they are drawn onto a character like they are simply a character design. In order to be lean an muscular, SO MUCH time and work is dedicated to wearing the fuck out of your body and restricting what you eat. If you are a child and your metabolism is fast, you can eat like shit, workout, and still have muscle mass while being lean because your genetics are good (which is not the majority of people). But as you get older, your metabolism will slow down, making it harder for you to get abs. If you're 28, you don't have abs by waking up, going to work, drinking alcohol with your buddies, party, and go to sleep. You force yourself to fit working out into your lifestyle several days out of the entire week. It's dedication.
The Broader Picture
I don't think illustrators who want to make their characters walking thirst traps are really doing anything wrong, but they can be promoting some problematic beauty standards to the people that read their work. For example, in all of those poor-girl-rich-CEO stories, the CEO guy is pretty young, rich, handsome, and HAS ABS. Being a CEO are a 20-something year old is already stressful enough, but even if that business has generated enough money for you to have enough free time to workout, there's no point. But if a CEO felt as if his money, face, and height wasn't enough to attract a woman, working out hard enough to get abs still takes a lot of fucking time and effort, and months to YEARS to show results. That's what I want artists to portray.
Most of us as comic readers sit on our asses for hours at a time and see good-looking characters that have "perfect bodies" but we don't see the characters really working out to maintain those physiques, let alone dieting, and struggling. We see these characters and say, "Wow that person is hot. I wish I looked like that, but I don't look like that now" not understanding that a real human would have to dedicate a lot of time to look like that. Plus, the way your abs show up is a genetic gamble because 10 people can have the same bodyfat percentage and muscle-mass, but their abs can look completely different. Not only that, but these physiques are portrayed as dominating and strong. But in truth, bodybuilding can genuinely suck the fucking life out of you. (Fun-fact: many men who body-build lose a lot of energy and can develop temporary erectile dysfunction). And in truth, muscular dad-bods can be way stronger. And lean guys with no muscle can have more energy and a better quality of life.
Just know that no matter your sex, gender expression, age, etc, you can still be strong and attractive in your own way. Whether you're ripped or pudgy, weather you're bodyfat percentage is 7% or 32%. Whether you have 2 jobs or whether you're living in your parents' basement. Look at the fucking Paralympics. Try working out more often if you have time and the ability to do so. Take a brisk jog around your block or do squats in your apartment. Do it for your health, and not just for aesthetics.
My gripe with abs in comics is that they are drawn onto a character like they are simply a character design. In order to be lean an muscular, SO MUCH time and work is dedicated to wearing the fuck out of your body and restricting what you eat. If you are a child and your metabolism is fast, you can eat like shit, workout, and still have muscle mass while being lean because your genetics are good (which is not the majority of people). But as you get older, your metabolism will slow down, making it harder for you to get abs. If you're 28, you don't have abs by waking up, going to work, drinking alcohol with your buddies, party, and go to sleep. You force yourself to fit working out into your lifestyle several days out of the entire week. It's dedication.
The Broader Picture
I don't think illustrators who want to make their characters walking thirst traps are really doing anything wrong, but they can be promoting some problematic beauty standards to the people that read their work. For example, in all of those poor-girl-rich-CEO stories, the CEO guy is pretty young, rich, handsome, and HAS ABS. Being a CEO are a 20-something year old is already stressful enough, but even if that business has generated enough money for you to have enough free time to workout, there's no point. But if a CEO felt as if his money, face, and height wasn't enough to attract a woman, working out hard enough to get abs still takes a lot of fucking time and effort, and months to YEARS to show results. That's what I want artists to portray.
Most of us as comic readers sit on our asses for hours at a time and see good-looking characters that have "perfect bodies" but we don't see the characters really working out to maintain those physiques, let alone dieting, and struggling. We see these characters and say, "Wow that person is hot. I wish I looked like that, but I don't look like that now" not understanding that a real human would have to dedicate a lot of time to look like that. Plus, the way your abs show up is a genetic gamble because 10 people can have the same bodyfat percentage and muscle-mass, but their abs can look completely different. Not only that, but these physiques are portrayed as dominating and strong. But in truth, bodybuilding can genuinely suck the fucking life out of you. (Fun-fact: many men who body-build lose a lot of energy and can develop temporary erectile dysfunction). And in truth, muscular dad-bods can be way stronger. And lean guys with no muscle can have more energy and a better quality of life.
Just know that no matter your sex, gender expression, age, etc, you can still be strong and attractive in your own way. Whether you're ripped or pudgy, weather you're bodyfat percentage is 7% or 32%. Whether you have 2 jobs or whether you're living in your parents' basement. Look at the fucking Paralympics. Try working out more often if you have time and the ability to do so. Take a brisk jog around your block or do squats in your apartment. Do it for your health, and not just for aesthetics.
about help me
Not a omegaverse one, unless it's more on the wholesome side.
Something light-hearted and fluffy.
Like "when the Yakuza falls in love" or "peach and her papas"
Just not an entire smut fest.
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Something light-hearted and fluffy.
Like "when the Yakuza falls in love" or "peach and her papas"
Just not an entire smut fest.
(๑•ㅂ•)و✧
about make a picrew
Make yourself as a gothic heroine, add a story if u want <3
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https://meiker.io/play/15336/online.html
about make a picrew
about play games
Can we appreciate ML's new interface? I hadn't played the game in a month, but after the update, I noticed my girl Layla on the homepage, and this patch update is the coolest I've seen so far, but I wish MoonToon allowed its users to choose which characters to put on their home screen.
Not really a question I just feel happy for this update
Not really a question I just feel happy for this update
tldr at the bottom
Hey everyone, I (23M) recently divorced my ex-husband (28M) and married the novelist (30M) who lives at the beach 3 days later.
I moved to this cute town in a valley two years ago to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Immediately upon arriving at this quaint town, I set off to greet all the villagers. That's when I met my ex-husband.
He was quite rude to me at first, I didn't care much for him either. But after accidentally learning about his struggle with depression and alcoholism, I started to feel sympathetic towards him.
I'd talk to him everyday and give him at least 2 gifts a week. Slowly but surely, he started to recover, even started going to therapy and cut back on the alcohol! However, soon our friendship blossomed into something more...
In the end, we decided to get married on the 7th day of Fall. We adopted a beautiful baby boy next month. Life was good. But I couldn't help but notice my ex-husband was getting duller by the day.
He quit his job at the local supermarket so that he could help out with the farm and our baby. He only went out on Mondays and Fridays. He'd always talk a about his glory days where he played rugby for his highschool team, always pondering over the 'what ifs'. I'd caught him sneaking in a few beers late at night too.
I was devastated, our marriage had changed this man for the worse.
At this point, I started spending more time away from home, guilt eating me up from the inside, completing chores for others to occupy my mind.
One fateful day, while I was fishing at the beach, I met the novelist. Standing at the pier, gazing at the horizon with his long, chestnut hair dancing in the gentle sea breeze. I was entranced for a moment. I had never paid attention to this man, his schedule rarely aligned with mine and thus I had barely any chances to ever bump into him.
I'd heard that he moved to the Valley a year before I did, we were both newcomers.
As destiny would have it, we both hit it off fairly easily. He liked lobsters a lot and I catch a few for him once a week thanks to my fishing prowess.
The best word I could use to describe this man is "romantic" . For that is what he was in every fibre of his being. Hell, he even dedicated a novel to me and read it out at the local library!
As I started spending more and more time with him, the more I noticed how dull my husband's life is. He had no ambition, no dreams, nothing, it felt like he just lived *for me*.
This novelist, however, he was different. A man who kvew his ideals and stood by them, iron willed.
One evening in spring, he invited me to a boat ride. He confessed to me, we kissed. I just felt so guilty yet so *so* conflicted.
On the 13th day of Spring, I filed for divorce. I was scared, sad and mostly bittersweet. My ex-husband was a wonderful man, willing to change and become a better version of himself, for himself and those around him. But I wasn't the right man for him, for I just stunted his emotional growth. This had to be done.
That night, I visited the local witch's house and wiped the town and my ex-husband's memories of our relationship.
The next day, I proposed to the novelist, he said yes. 3 days later, we got married. The whole town was there, so was my ex-husband. They cheered for us with joy, blissfully unaware of all that had happened. I was happy and, in a way, relieved.
But I couldn't shake that feeling of guilt, if only I could wipe my own memory too. But I think did what was best for my ex and I.
AITA?
tldr: my ex-husband looked dull and lifeless after our marriage, I fell in love with someone else, divorced him and wiped the whole town's memory of our relationship. AITA?
Hey everyone, I (23M) recently divorced my ex-husband (28M) and married the novelist (30M) who lives at the beach 3 days later.
I moved to this cute town in a valley two years ago to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Immediately upon arriving at this quaint town, I set off to greet all the villagers. That's when I met my ex-husband.
He was quite rude to me at first, I didn't care much for him either. But after accidentally learning about his struggle with depression and alcoholism, I started to feel sympathetic towards him.
I'd talk to him everyday and give him at least 2 gifts a week. Slowly but surely, he started to recover, even started going to therapy and cut back on the alcohol! However, soon our friendship blossomed into something more...
In the end, we decided to get married on the 7th day of Fall. We adopted a beautiful baby boy next month. Life was good. But I couldn't help but notice my ex-husband was getting duller by the day.
He quit his job at the local supermarket so that he could help out with the farm and our baby. He only went out on Mondays and Fridays. He'd always talk a about his glory days where he played rugby for his highschool team, always pondering over the 'what ifs'. I'd caught him sneaking in a few beers late at night too.
I was devastated, our marriage had changed this man for the worse.
At this point, I started spending more time away from home, guilt eating me up from the inside, completing chores for others to occupy my mind.
One fateful day, while I was fishing at the beach, I met the novelist. Standing at the pier, gazing at the horizon with his long, chestnut hair dancing in the gentle sea breeze. I was entranced for a moment. I had never paid attention to this man, his schedule rarely aligned with mine and thus I had barely any chances to ever bump into him.
I'd heard that he moved to the Valley a year before I did, we were both newcomers.
As destiny would have it, we both hit it off fairly easily. He liked lobsters a lot and I catch a few for him once a week thanks to my fishing prowess.
The best word I could use to describe this man is "romantic" . For that is what he was in every fibre of his being. Hell, he even dedicated a novel to me and read it out at the local library!
As I started spending more and more time with him, the more I noticed how dull my husband's life is. He had no ambition, no dreams, nothing, it felt like he just lived *for me*.
This novelist, however, he was different. A man who kvew his ideals and stood by them, iron willed.
One evening in spring, he invited me to a boat ride. He confessed to me, we kissed. I just felt so guilty yet so *so* conflicted.
On the 13th day of Spring, I filed for divorce. I was scared, sad and mostly bittersweet. My ex-husband was a wonderful man, willing to change and become a better version of himself, for himself and those around him. But I wasn't the right man for him, for I just stunted his emotional growth. This had to be done.
That night, I visited the local witch's house and wiped the town and my ex-husband's memories of our relationship.
The next day, I proposed to the novelist, he said yes. 3 days later, we got married. The whole town was there, so was my ex-husband. They cheered for us with joy, blissfully unaware of all that had happened. I was happy and, in a way, relieved.
But I couldn't shake that feeling of guilt, if only I could wipe my own memory too. But I think did what was best for my ex and I.
AITA?
tldr: my ex-husband looked dull and lifeless after our marriage, I fell in love with someone else, divorced him and wiped the whole town's memory of our relationship. AITA?
about question
How many songs do y'all have saved on Spotify? Me personally, since I usually just listen to my Liked Songs, I have currently 4051 songs
about try to progress in life
I have absolutely no friends that watch thai Bl but I’m currently watch only friends and omg I’m obsessed in the worst way possible if anyone who watches thai Bl wants to be friends please dm me or comment your instagram user tag!!
about try to progress in life
you’ve probably seen me before LMAO. I’ve been commenting a lot BUT I rlly want people to join this Bl group chat on instagram, so if any of you want to join please please either dm me or leave a comment of your instagram tag so I can add you!!! We are very welcoming so don’t be shy!!!(we’re also a bit weird but in a fun way LMAO)
about try to progress in life
This is kinda cringe I know but I thought I'd give it a shot. Do any of y'all have tips for making new friends as someone in their 20s?
I'm a remote worker so I don't really need to leave my house anymore or interact with people. I've decided to start working for a few hours outside of my house and just hoping I have good luck.
But other than that does anyone have any tips? This could be for in person or online. Never really had online friends either as I usually just lurk and don't say anything (but I'm slowly trying to change that). Like I have discord but I only talk to 3 people who I know irl and I don't understand how people find servers to join.
I'm a remote worker so I don't really need to leave my house anymore or interact with people. I've decided to start working for a few hours outside of my house and just hoping I have good luck.
But other than that does anyone have any tips? This could be for in person or online. Never really had online friends either as I usually just lurk and don't say anything (but I'm slowly trying to change that). Like I have discord but I only talk to 3 people who I know irl and I don't understand how people find servers to join.
about get an ear piercing
no cuz my cat shat in my bowl and there was ICE CREAM in the bowl so i had this brilliant idea and sprinkled a bit of cat fur and gave it to my ex who cheated on me TWICE and he pissed on my front lawn with the girl he cheated on me /w anyways forgot he was severely allergiced to cat hair now hes on life support also it was chocolate ice cream and i removed the shit so there were tiny shit stains on the ice cream and turns out his girl was 8 monthes pregnant and gave birth to a black baby (theyre both white)
so whos excited for tokyo revengers season 3?
so whos excited for tokyo revengers season 3?
about question
So i posted few hours ago this question https://www.mangago.me/thing/about/673702/?filter=date#about_673710
and I just wanted to say I understand why you'all responded like that. and I'm not trying to defend myself for anything. just wanted to be clear that it is my first time feeling those sort of emotions, and yeah I WAS WRONG.
i wanted to confess to a taken guy ( but tbh it was more like I wanted to be back to be friends) but I guess everyone can see that we've been drifting away since long ago, and any relationship I had with him has already ended.
just wanted to say I won't try anything with him. and wanted to thank all of you who answered me, i tried to reply to all of you but there was too many answers.
and I just wanted to say I understand why you'all responded like that. and I'm not trying to defend myself for anything. just wanted to be clear that it is my first time feeling those sort of emotions, and yeah I WAS WRONG.
i wanted to confess to a taken guy ( but tbh it was more like I wanted to be back to be friends) but I guess everyone can see that we've been drifting away since long ago, and any relationship I had with him has already ended.
just wanted to say I won't try anything with him. and wanted to thank all of you who answered me, i tried to reply to all of you but there was too many answers.
about get an ear piercing
i just found out that my friend’s sister is currently dating my ex, personally i don’t have a problem if my ex is dating anyone really but I was really shocked that he started dating her because i mean my friend’s sister we’re not friends but we’re acquaintances so i was really surprised but they’ve been dating for months and she knows that he’s my ex and we hang out together in the past so im kinda disappointed that she would do that and I also found out that she’s been hiding her post and stories in socmed from me, like I think she knows that is kinda off dating my ex when she know me personally to the point hiding their relationship from me. So am I the crazy one for feeling disappointed and kinda upset that shes dating my ex when he’s my ex already?
about question
I'm just really looking for an advice,(I'm not sure tho if this is the best place to ask.)
So I have a crush on someone for 3 years now. 2 years ago, we were classmates and we always talked to each other, mostly about anime and movies. But for the past 2 years i had never exchange any words with him since we aren't classmates anymore, we don't even share eye contact since we rarely see each other. But every day I just realize that I truly love him.(even if sometimes I suspect it's just my attachment issues). The problem here is:
1. He's taken.
2. We both have like this big exam at the end of the year, that will decide our future. I'm afraid if i got in any sort of relationship i will be distracted, and will fail.
3. Even tho we were kinda close?? We stopped talking (mostly my fault because I'm really shy and whenever I wanted to greet him or talk to him outside I find him with his friends anf I get anxious)
So, really what you'all think I should do??
So I have a crush on someone for 3 years now. 2 years ago, we were classmates and we always talked to each other, mostly about anime and movies. But for the past 2 years i had never exchange any words with him since we aren't classmates anymore, we don't even share eye contact since we rarely see each other. But every day I just realize that I truly love him.(even if sometimes I suspect it's just my attachment issues). The problem here is:
1. He's taken.
2. We both have like this big exam at the end of the year, that will decide our future. I'm afraid if i got in any sort of relationship i will be distracted, and will fail.
3. Even tho we were kinda close?? We stopped talking (mostly my fault because I'm really shy and whenever I wanted to greet him or talk to him outside I find him with his friends anf I get anxious)
So, really what you'all think I should do??
about question
Hi, anyone keeping some good mystery solving manga/webtoon?
I don’t mind if it’s psychological like Funuohan and Brutal, supernatural like Jigoku Kurayami Hana mo Naki, or modern like Detective Q.
I don’t mind if it’s psychological like Funuohan and Brutal, supernatural like Jigoku Kurayami Hana mo Naki, or modern like Detective Q.
about question
Please recommend something nice and fun to read
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I'm bored (〜￣△￣)〜
and I really like eleceed but I hate the long wait for a single chapter so I'm gonna wait for a certain amount of chapters and binge it then (=・ω・=)
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I'm bored (〜￣△￣)〜
and I really like eleceed but I hate the long wait for a single chapter so I'm gonna wait for a certain amount of chapters and binge it then (=・ω・=)
about looking for a translator
Я взялася за переклад свого улюбленого коміксу, "Be the bad boss's man", але самотужки трохи не впорююся з масштабами роботи :_)
Якщо хтось раптом хоче допомогти з цим проєктом - заповніть форму у тгк @litvechirteam
Якщо хтось раптом хоче допомогти з цим проєктом - заповніть форму у тгк @litvechirteam
about question
I accidentally drove my new car that my parents got me (with a loan must I add) about two weeks ago into my garage today. The whole garage door tore off, my headlight is broken and my car is all scratched. I can’t believe this is happening to me and I’ve cried so much until my eyeballs are dry. My dad‘s coming home soon and I’m scared this anxiety is eating me alive, he’s so mad at me and was cussing me tf out on the phone. I genuinely can’t believe this is happening to me and I don’t even know what to do with myself. I genuinely feel like jumping out a window and I hate my main friends right now because they’re not listening to the audios of me sobbing and explaining what happened that I sent about two hours ago & it’s not bc they’re busy. I newly have a job so I’m offering to pay when I get the money but my mom gets frustrated when I bring it up and tells me to not even bother bringing it up in front of my dad. So I will pay it off just in one big sum since I can’t really bring it up rn. I’m trembling and just can’t comprehend anything right now like I can’t believe this…..
about question
So there was a yaoi manga that I can't remember for the ever lasting life of me!
It was about the mc who was in a village, he had a boyfriend but his brother killed the mcs boyfriend!
The bf came back as some kind of merman monster thing. Wanting to drag mc into the afterlife.
But that's all I remember! If anyone knows what I'm talking about and can help me I appreciate it!
It was about the mc who was in a village, he had a boyfriend but his brother killed the mcs boyfriend!
The bf came back as some kind of merman monster thing. Wanting to drag mc into the afterlife.
But that's all I remember! If anyone knows what I'm talking about and can help me I appreciate it!
