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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 5h

I've been buying full 5-pound bags of sweet peppers every grocery trip because while I love having them in wraps, sandwiches, and the like, if I'm hungry, I'll just double-fist a couple and eat them like apples. No salt, no dressing, nothing.

Over chips and ice cream.

I worry, occasionally.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 5h

I believe it removes the thread entirely from your timeline, even if you have commented on it (or started it).

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 5h

.... do large amounts of Diwali mithai count?

KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 5h

Holy shit. The first time I saw this photo, I was going to bitch at a friend for throwing AI on my timeline. I need to apologize for the *thought* of it... but I simply couldn't believe *this was actually happening*.

KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 7h

And from my little sister, @katiesunny2.bsky.social , hand (well, tablet)-drawn and all: a further happy Diwali!

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 15h

$3.23 (which is $2.99 with tax).

That's how much it was to rent an NES or SNES game from our local rental place for a weekend (or three days... but everyone knows you do it on the weekend).

So many games, so many rentals, and so many later purchases when I decided I liked the game I rented!

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 16h

THE *ALT TEXT*!
God I love people using it the way it *should* be used: descriptively in ways more than just 'literal'.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 16h

.... as a matter of fact, I *didn't* know, somehow.
*clicks*

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 20h

A happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
May you be blessed with light, laughter, and love.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 1d

Shit, Man. I can't even get *normal* Pokemon in useful personalities. D: I need to borrow some of that luck!

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 1d

a man is holding a remote in front of a screen that says cable tips on it

ALT: a man is holding a remote in front of a screen that says cable tips on it

media.tenor.com

KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 1d

If you're on Discord, throw a message to 'fuzzywuz' and they should be able to get you set up!

If you're not, let me know and I'll get you another contact! :)

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 1d

@marzgurl.com Don't know if this ends up being up your alley but figured I'd put it on your radar.

T-Kay @ttothekay.bsky.social · 2d

Question for all my followers! Are any if you voice actors, or know voice actors? If so, link me your reels!

I'm on the prowl for some quality VAs and curious if I have any following me.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 1d

I'm just imagining Last Week Tonight staring at this and going, ".... we *HAVE* to address this. But what jokes can we make that it doesn't make its own self?!"

.... I'm kind of excited to see what they come up with, though. How do you dunk on a self-dunk?

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

More than happy to help! I get why they became a symbol; they're my hero. :D And I hope to see the movement continue, frankly.

When I can afford it, I'm planning to pick up a print of this piece (from the artist):
bsky.app/profile/pirm...

Pierre eM @pirmk.bsky.social · 11d

Le monde a besoin de plus de Portland Frog. @4nikkolas.bsky.social

Une peinture représentant Portland Frog face à une muraille de forces de "l'ordre"

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

Essentially, one person in an inflatable frog outfit faced down a line of ICE, and when in a scuffle, one of the people fell and they went to help them up, one of the agents sprayed them in the breathing port on their backside.

In an interview later, they said, "I've had spicier. I'm Mexican."

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

Because of this absolute unit:
bsky.app/profile/comp...

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 16d

wizard frog is insane

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

Sure! If you like! It likely won't change my feelings, just to warn you. ;)

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

If you were unable to go with your original plan, you're unable to. 'Should' doesn't come into it. You do what you *can*. Not *should*.

Likewise with agreeing completely: if you agree with them, you agree with them. If you don't, you don't. That's entirely up to you. You have your own mind.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

You did nothing wrong. You did everything you could. And the fact you couldn't do that specific thing is *not* wrong. You're *not* shit. You're doing fine!

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

Here. Look what was right under your in my timeline:
bsky.app/profile/erin...

Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 2d

So many folks in my mentions feeling terrible for not being able to protest today b/c of disability, illness, or mental health: GIVE YOURSELF GRACE

It’s GOOD for us to find as many ways to fight as possible. The bigger the variety of resistance the better. All you have to do is anything. That’s it.

Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 2d

Disabled folks feeling guilty for not protesting today: *it is not your fault* that organizers don’t make an effort to make protests accessible and don’t encourage masking

And despite what folks on Bluesky would have you believe, there are MANY ways to resist and protests don’t have to be your way

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

So I just noticed that both 'Restaurant Yeah' and 'Restaurant Nah' show up in Pokemon Z-A.

Shades of the infamous Pokemon Yeah/Pokemon Nah?

Wish Vivink was here to link them that little snippet.

KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

So you could effortlessly create a character whose presentation is 100% femme-forward, and have the game still call you he/him or vice versa.
Or, of course, something more visually ambiguous.
Or change it up depending on how you feel! Although sadly, pronouns are 'set', so no full genderfluidity.

KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

So one thing I *do* really love about Pokemon Z-A is how flexible they are with personalization options.
No matter *what* gender you choose in the beginning (you still have to pick girl or guy), it seems *ALL* customization is open to you.
Hair, clothes, jewelry, even features.
Yes, even skirts.

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KurasuSorato-BOO! @kurasusoratobu.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for educating me! :) I do love the costume, for the record. Was just trying to get context as well! <3