The Curious Case of the Ancient Norse Religion
Let me state from the onset that I am well aware that the ancient Norse myths were hardcore Hijacked by Jesus. Pretty much everything written about them was written during the Christian era, obviously...
View ArticleFrom France to Serbia: A medieval family's remarkable journey
Did some research on the family of Stefan Dragutin, a thirteenth century king of Serbia, because it ties into my Fourth Crusade obsession, and HOLY CRAP I'm just mind-boggled at the short generation...
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Gamora and Angela
I will say this about Guardians of the Galaxy -- it's kind of cool to see two ass-kicking warrior women in a comic book who are obviously really good friends. In a boisterous "I could SO kick your ass....
View ArticleHaplogroup H (MTDNA) linked to sepsis resistance
Cool study that indicates that hype H MTDNA is a strong predictor of outcome during sepsis, with carriers of H MTDNA being twice as likely to survive a bout of severe sepsis as those who are not...
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The Notorious P.Y.M.
Yeah... hug the Doombot. Great idea. Just one more example of Hank Pym's lack of personal boundaries.Talking to his dead wife. God help me, this is one of the most unsettling things I've seen in a...
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GoTG trailer tomorrow!
Shaking and crying over the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy trailer! One more day! Y'all may not know who they are yet, but in a few more months, you will. Yes, you will.There was some catty bullshit...
View ArticleDetails from the GOTG trailer
Little details I noticed while freeze-framing the GOTG trailer...The Guardians' read-outs while in Xandarian prison have lots of little details about the characters, suggesting a level of research on...
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More womens in GOTG (not just the 'sexy one')
So there's fresh wanking about the new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer on fail-fandomanon. Alongside a lot of squee and some furries who already fancy Rocket Raccoon, there's quite a few people who're...
View ArticleBlack Widow movie news!
Da! It sounds like Marvel's finally on board with a Black Widow solo movie. ScarJo has said several times that she would love to do a Black Widow movie and explore Natasha's past and psyche. To my...
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DGUSA!
I went to the DGUSA taping for Revolt! tonight in Queens, NYC. :) This was my first indie show ever, and only my third live wrasslin event, so I was super-excited. The lineup was different from what...
View ArticleSummer Blockbuster Fandom Wank Predictions: MCU edition
Using my mutant power of clairvoyance, I bring you the fannish bitching, arguing, and wild accusations of wrongdoing sure to bedevil us all on lj and tumblr as soon as Captain America: The Winter...
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Paige vs. Emma on NXT
So the feud between Paige and Emma on NXT for the championship sort of blows my mind. I mean, we have two young women, who are at the top of their game, both HUGELY popular, challenging each other and...
View ArticleWTF? Fic moment of the day
I was a-gog at this throwaway line in an Avengers fic found on A03:"[Bruce had] spent last Christmas sweating in a Maori hut in New Zealand. His hosts had known it was Christmas but they didn't care,...
View ArticleJon Moxley/Dean Ambrose Promo Extravaganza, Part I
My boo is on his way to becoming a legend on the mic, and was well known for his promo skills back in the indies. Because I am a procrastinatorkilling time like looking at him, I've decided to collect...
View ArticleMarvel and wrasslin recs
Heartlines by Tangerine (A03)Marvel (X-Factor), Monet St. Croix/Theresa Cassidy. Woooooow. This is really well-done, the sort of story I wish would be canon, because it's so compelling and satisfying....
View ArticleFirst ten minutes of Captain America: The Winter Soldier
SPOILERS, duh.http://vk.com/video-28416224_167941015?hash=e9112109e2eaf6a2[Spoiler (click to open)]Saaaaam! Steve and Sam flirting! Sam making Sex Eyes at both Natasha and Steve! The fight...
View ArticleEmpire State of Meh
If you're a native New Yorker or just a wannabe, check out my friend John Powers' reinterpretation of Jay-Z's classic ode to NYC, "Empire State of Meh".I was not born and raised in New York City, but...
View ArticleWhat fandom says it wants vs. what fandom actually wants
What people in fandom say they want to read:-- IC, slow burn, realistic romance with world-building and canon details, totaling many thousands of words-- Female and non-white main characters--...
View ArticlePadishah of Kerman
This is an interesting account of a two powerful historical women that deserves to be better known. Padishah of Kerman's grandfather had been smart enough to pick the winning side when the Mongol khan...
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