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sketch of sublime's prothesis

i think theyre really pretty

The point of Ladybug being immune to Sublimation’s power isn’t that she is the best person she can be period; it’s that she is the best person she can be right now, with the cards she’s been dealt. And these cards are, admittedly, pretty terrible.

She’s still flawed as a girlfriend, as a superheroine, as a guardian, as a human being! She still makes mistakes and still needs to face consequences! That was the entire point of the Miraculous Cure fixing the damage she caused. Like any teenager, any person really, she still has room to learn and grow!

But, crucially, the people who love her (in this case, Chat Noir, but we also see it from Alya and Sublime) are willing to meet her where she is: their affection and support are not conditional on the progress she hasn’t yet gotten a chance to make. And Marinette loves them as they are in turn — I think we’ll all agree Chat Noir’s mental health definitely isn’t optimal, yet he was able to break free from the spell too, simply because she believed he could!

I think there’s a lesson to be learnt here. The power of love always so strong, and all that.

That's why it felt unique, like maybe she was learning and growing with her powers. Others have pointed out how she fixed Alix's pocket watch but no one seems to fully agree on WHY.

This time, Marinette full on accepted that she was the villain. I HOPE this becomes growth on her part and that it's not just convenient writing for plot reasons that will be lost in the future.

I hope the writers have learned but... we'll see, I guess.

Thoughts on Sublimation - New Rules?

So the end of the episode shows Marinette realizing as Ladybug that SHE was the real "villain" this time and returned to the racetrack to fix things.

And somehow she... fixed Sublime's prosthetics? Even though all previous "rules" for the ladybugs were that they could only fix AKUMATIZED villain's damage (EDIT: rather, damage done DURING the akumatization, and her prosthetics were damaged BEFORE). This was always a really big point and was emphasized at various parts.

So is this just a weird plot point they decided to throw out to make things work out better, or is this a growth in Marinette's powers? Thoughts?

Finally getting back to Yakuza Kiwami tomorrow and going to spend all of Powerwash Simulator talking about the disappointments that were Wish and Moana 2. 🙃

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not me regretting posting my opinions because I'm afraid people hate me for having different ones and I hate conflict but honestly I just want an open conversation and I know that's what people intend

Emily leave Punxsutaney Phil alone!! He's a good boy and I love him!!!

(whispers conspiratorially) In America they think rodents predict the weather

This is absolutely 100% valid and it does help me see how they write Sublime differently, that maybe they are trying to imply that any actual flaws are purposefully hidden by her to make sure she appears better (again, her having fear or struggles is not an actual flaw). If they're truly going for this angle, like I said I would love to see her do more with her, so it would be great if she eventually reveals to Marinette (or anyone, but probably Marinette) some true character flaw, rather than just that she struggles with her disability (again, not a flaw, it's a very real, human characteristic that no one should be ashamed of).

Thank you for sharing your experience. It absolutely did not come off as rude, so don't worry! I myself am just sick of disabled people being treated as sources of inspiration (and only worth anything IF they're "inspirational"), and I felt they were doing that with Sublime, but perhaps they are actually subverting that and I took it too literally. Thank you for pointing that out! I will definitely see her from a different angle next time.

And yeah I pointed out in another post I LOVED that she joked about her disability! I also deal with my disability with humor!

Thoughts on Sublimation - Sublime

Okay, first of all, girl needs a real ass name not just "Sublime" please tell me that's a nickname.

But also omg so pretty with her hair like this okay.

But real thoughts now. I don't like how Mary Sue she is. Don't get me wrong, I do really like her so far, but she's just... TOO likeable. She has no character flaws. To me, it's coming off like the writers thought "disabled" and "traumatized" counted as character flaws which is frankly insulting.

I'm hoping I'm wrong here and they're gonna reveal more about her that will add some more interest and flaws, but, seriously, her being disabled is NOT a flaw, and there's no need to make her perfect to "make up" for her disability. It gives me disability inspiration obsession vibes, which is icky. Disabled people do NOT have to "overcome" their disability and be AMAZING people just to be worth your attention.

Again, I hope I'm wrong, the show has dealt with disability better before, but I truly just hope they add some spice beyond *trauma*, which is also not a character flaw.

I AM excited to see what they do with her!

okay but this is literally perfect for my brand (and also I learned of a new gender identity today)!

Spin the wheel and let it randomly assign you a gender identity.

100% real I do this too

Streamers and such aren't actually as bad at the game as they appear, they're just juggling a lot more at once so it's harder to fully focus

but then we go into CONCENTRATION MODE and kick ass

If during a stream clip you see me go totally stone faced and then suddenly start to kick ass at the game that's me using 100% of my power. Usually when I'm streaming my brain is occupied with Speaking and Acting Human and Doing Comedy Bits which leaves only maybe 10% of my gaming skill available to me. But if I go silent and autism faced you know I'm locked in. That's me reaching my final form. That's me shedding my humanity to use the full extent of my power

Okay but these shows that deal with "adult" topics absolutely ARE for children! While there might be a couple things that they might not fully comprehend, they absolutely teach them SUPER important lessons! I watched ATLA as a child and learned a lot about morality and deep emotional conflicts! Miraculous showing a panic attack can absolutely show children that either they are not alone (I've had panic attacks since I was pretty young) or teach them empathy for people who struggle with that. What do you MEAN children aren't supposed to be exposed to those realities that will help them grow and develop into emotionally healthy adults?? THAT'S THE POINT. DID YOU NOT WATCH MR. RODGERS!?

annoyed by the "it was never a kids show" crowd bc the comment implies that kids don't deserve complex media. then they'll name things that happened in the show and be like "it was never for kids..." like yeah actually atla was liked by children and was child appropriate even with the topics covered. actually mlb is still liked by children despite marinette having a panic attack in s4 (genuine comment i read???). you can say "i like a show targeted towards children" and "the show isn't only for kids" without saying that somehow the show is too inappropriate for children to justify your like of it

task FAILED, but with surprisingly beneficial results

Thoughts on Sublimation - Misc

A few random, short thoughts I had.

Random guitar strings don't work on harp AND NEITHER DOES HAIR

The fact Adrien KNEW Marinette just wanted to be friends with Sublime is so precious!!

Omg the cute little frog Sublime's dad drew on her prosthetic~

I can so relate to just yelling at yourself to fight bad mental health

Who else voices the Butterfly villain? I hear Lila (or whatever she goes by now) but who else is there? Is that significant or is she just playing with voices?

Bob Roth is TRASH

Kinda don't like that Ladybug and Chat Noir are proven the "best versions of themselves" when they clearly still have a lot of growth to do. Plus, Ladybug minutes later realizes SHE'S THE VILLAIN so like clearly that being "her best self" shit was literally a lie.

Sublime is so understanding omg Marinette needs a friend like her

I LOVE WHEN A DISABLED PERSON MAKES JOKES ABOUT IT (I too manage my disability with humor lol)

"I know what it's like to live with a disability." BITCH WHAT YOU LITERALLY HAVE SEEN SHIT IS SHE BLIND OR NOT???

Also fucking hell Kagami get your MOM IN LINE WTF YOU SAID YOU WOULD DO SOMETHING NOW SHE'S OUT HERE SCHEMING WHEN SHE SHOULD BE IN JAIL FUCK

Okay that is all, k thx bai~

Thoughts on Sublimation - New Rules?

So the end of the episode shows Marinette realizing as Ladybug that SHE was the real "villain" this time and returned to the racetrack to fix things.

And somehow she... fixed Sublime's prosthetics? Even though all previous "rules" for the ladybugs were that they could only fix AKUMATIZED villain's damage (EDIT: rather, damage done DURING the akumatization, and her prosthetics were damaged BEFORE). This was always a really big point and was emphasized at various parts.

So is this just a weird plot point they decided to throw out to make things work out better, or is this a growth in Marinette's powers? Thoughts?

Thoughts on Sublimation - Lesson

I really like how, despite Sublimation being treated as like a "nice" Akumatized "villain," there is a good lesson to be learned about the way Sublime's mother acts.

When Sublime's dad gets hit by Sublimation, he says, "I know you're strong, and you don't need mine or any's help! You can do this, sweetie!" This rivals his previous encouragement of it being okay to give up and that he will always love her even if she did, but it's CLEAR that these are the words she needs and prefers, considering her attachment to her dad.

The show is displaying exactly how blind encouragement and "You're so strong!" is NOT helpful. Sublime's mother pushes her past fear, and it only causes her to have breakdowns where she has to basically fight herself and yell at her fear.

I know I said in my previous post that Sublime being so flawless almost feels like they're doing the whole disability inspiration obsession BS, but the lesson here almost completely rivals that idea. "No, just because you're disabled doesn't mean you have to be strong and overcome all your fear and struggles! You CAN give up if it's too much for you!" This absolutely applies to everyone that you do not always need to be strong, but it can be especially comforting to the disabled who often feel as though they need to be as strong as possible to be worth anything.

Thoughts on Sublimation - Sublime

Okay, first of all, girl needs a real ass name not just "Sublime" please tell me that's a nickname.

But also omg so pretty with her hair like this okay.

But real thoughts now. I don't like how Mary Sue she is. Don't get me wrong, I do really like her so far, but she's just... TOO likeable. She has no character flaws. To me, it's coming off like the writers thought "disabled" and "traumatized" counted as character flaws which is frankly insulting.

I'm hoping I'm wrong here and they're gonna reveal more about her that will add some more interest and flaws, but, seriously, her being disabled is NOT a flaw, and there's no need to make her perfect to "make up" for her disability. It gives me disability inspiration obsession vibes, which is icky. Disabled people do NOT have to "overcome" their disability and be AMAZING people just to be worth your attention.

Again, I hope I'm wrong, the show has dealt with disability better before, but I truly just hope they add some spice beyond *trauma*, which is also not a character flaw.

I AM excited to see what they do with her!

Pre-menstrual depression is always depicted as like "He He! I had a box of icecream bars and cried while watching the Titanic!" But in reality, it's more like, "I'm standing the edge of an abyss. There is nothing good inside of me, I'm filled with rage and desperation."

It's crazy that being told how to deal with that is never a part of anyone's menstrual sex education.

I love a character raised to be a weapon as much as the next guy. But what really gets me is a character raised to be a shield. Who can’t fathom being needed—or even being wanted— beyond keeping others safe. Who believe they are alive only to insure someone doesn’t die. no matter the cost. Characters who self-sacrifice not because they think they deserve it, but because no one else does deserve it, and it’s their job to protect.

Characters who’ve been told that’s why your important. Your worth something because this other person/ thing is important, and you are here solely to keep them safe.

Bonus points if it’s not a legitimate job they’ve been given. Maybe at one point it was, but now that they are free from it, they haven’t given up that mentality. No one is forcing or asking them to do this, but they need to. They need to in order to be deserving.

sobbing and crying at the woman who stole a meth addicted kitten from her dealer and then she and the kitten got clean together

the humble weedwhacker

We need to embrace the fact that the tumblr userbase is aging. What’s everybody’s favorite kitchen appliance?

Purring machines

Baby potato

first page of this mini cat cafe date comic !! =^-^=

posting page 2 soon !!! ♡

outer space

Miraculous Ladybug redesign ft disabled Adrien and some thoughts

My girl is SICK OF THIS GIG

some of y’all bout to be real mad at me. but it must be said. some of the shit u call corny/cringy is actually just genuine/cute/sweet and y’all r just afraid of expressing any type of positive emotion