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Feb. 18th, 2010
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Feb. 18th, 2010 03:27 pmBest. Creation myth. Ever.
Things wot I have learned from the discussion post on women's (yes, all women, of all shapes and sizes) figures, and the lack of positive words thereof:
Everyone's got a different idea of what "statuesque" means.
Oddly enough, heavier women were the first to be defended or praised in that post, and no mention was made of naturally skinny women. Yes, they do exist. I've known at least two of my own personal acquaintance.
Words people seem to be fond of: Strong, curvy, buxom. Which is just fun to say. Buxom.
Other languages have words that need to be shared outside of those languages. Like zaftig. Or muodokas or lanteikas. Finnish may be my new language to learn, even if finding a textbook is going to be a bitch.
Tangential to that, I don't know but I suspect languages other than English may have words more forgiving of either heavier female bodies or the female body in general. Not sure, yet, though. This may require some thought.
I should really do a post like this for the men. Though they have more words, it's just an interesting study of language in general.
The original post itself is here if anyone wants to poke about comments, weigh in, etc. Above all, be courteous please.
Things wot I have learned from the discussion post on women's (yes, all women, of all shapes and sizes) figures, and the lack of positive words thereof:
Everyone's got a different idea of what "statuesque" means.
Oddly enough, heavier women were the first to be defended or praised in that post, and no mention was made of naturally skinny women. Yes, they do exist. I've known at least two of my own personal acquaintance.
Words people seem to be fond of: Strong, curvy, buxom. Which is just fun to say. Buxom.
Other languages have words that need to be shared outside of those languages. Like zaftig. Or muodokas or lanteikas. Finnish may be my new language to learn, even if finding a textbook is going to be a bitch.
Tangential to that, I don't know but I suspect languages other than English may have words more forgiving of either heavier female bodies or the female body in general. Not sure, yet, though. This may require some thought.
I should really do a post like this for the men. Though they have more words, it's just an interesting study of language in general.
The original post itself is here if anyone wants to poke about comments, weigh in, etc. Above all, be courteous please.
[Fic] Where You Are
Feb. 18th, 2010 11:10 pmTitle: Where You Are
Fandom: Supernatural/Heroes
Characters: Claire Novak/Molly Walker
Word Count: 1,264 words
Rating: PG
Summary: Claire and Molly, in snapshots.
Claire is sixteen and she's been touched by an angel. Years ago, before the end came and her father died and her mother went a little bit off, an angel came down and told her she had a job to do. Asked her if she would help it. She agreed.
But then the angel left and she lost her father again. She missed him. She didn't understand why.
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Fandom: Supernatural/Heroes
Characters: Claire Novak/Molly Walker
Word Count: 1,264 words
Rating: PG
Summary: Claire and Molly, in snapshots.
Claire is sixteen and she's been touched by an angel. Years ago, before the end came and her father died and her mother went a little bit off, an angel came down and told her she had a job to do. Asked her if she would help it. She agreed.
But then the angel left and she lost her father again. She missed him. She didn't understand why.
( Read more... )