Reminds Me Of How My Phone Keeps Recommending An Emoji Of A Crying Cyclops

Reminds me of how my phone keeps recommending an emoji of a crying cyclops

*The cyclops in the Odyssey when he found out some strangers broke into his house and ate all his cheese

I've always thought Margarita would be a beautiful name for a little girl

Mr. Rogers had an intentional manner of speaking to children, which his writers called “Freddish”. There were nine steps for translating into Freddish: 

“State the idea you wish to express as clearly as possible, and in terms preschoolers can understand.” Example: It is dangerous to play in the street. ​​​​​​

“Rephrase in a positive manner,” as in It is good to play where it is safe.

“Rephrase the idea, bearing in mind that preschoolers cannot yet make subtle distinctions and need to be redirected to authorities they trust.” As in, “Ask your parents where it is safe to play.”

“Rephrase your idea to eliminate all elements that could be considered prescriptive, directive, or instructive.” In the example, that’d mean getting rid of “ask”: Your parents will tell you where it is safe to play.

“Rephrase any element that suggests certainty.” That’d be “will”: Your parents can tell you where it is safe to play.

“Rephrase your idea to eliminate any element that may not apply to all children.” Not all children know their parents, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play.

“Add a simple motivational idea that gives preschoolers a reason to follow your advice.” Perhaps: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is good to listen to them.

“Rephrase your new statement, repeating the first step.” “Good” represents a value judgment, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them.

“Rephrase your idea a final time, relating it to some phase of development a preschooler can understand.” Maybe: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing.

Mr. Rogers Had a Simple Set of Rules for Talking to Children - The Atlantic

Dogs have had many jobs throughout history, in this case: Revenge.

Remind me later.

I'm so happy about the new Alien: Romulus movie! Probably the best film I've seen in theaters this year. It felt like the people who worked on it really love the franchise, bc they got so much of what was great about Alien 1 & 2 in there without hamfisting it.

It's a story with a protagonist that stands tall on its own, as well as besides the originals. Also, I suspect that a lot of practical effects were used for the aliens, they looked so good!