[fandom] if I could quit you, we'd both be happier
In all my linkhopping, I can't remember where I read a snarky comment about how racism discussions always result in people breaking out their "token Black person" icons. So Leila NoName* is now my default; I've been using her often enough that we might as well make it official.
I remain utterly baffled by how (white) USian fans *didn't* know the word in question. Cue clutching of my breast and ranting about history and culture and spitting with disgusted confusion. eta: heyiya most admirably tackles why dictionaries and encyclopedias aren't neutral sources. Me, I'll just keep frothing.
Also, on a more positive note, claiming of prompts for the CoC Fest begins August 4th. If no one claims my Bat-yenta Onyx/Renee (Sept 4) or my Battlestar/Bucky (Sept 19) prompts, I will CRY.
* I reject the 2004 retcon and all its works.
I remain utterly baffled by how (white) USian fans *didn't* know the word in question. Cue clutching of my breast and ranting about history and culture and spitting with disgusted confusion. eta: heyiya most admirably tackles why dictionaries and encyclopedias aren't neutral sources. Me, I'll just keep frothing.
Also, on a more positive note, claiming of prompts for the CoC Fest begins August 4th. If no one claims my Bat-yenta Onyx/Renee (Sept 4) or my Battlestar/Bucky (Sept 19) prompts, I will CRY.
* I reject the 2004 retcon and all its works.