The Gorgons @MythsExplained #MythologyMonday #MythologyMonandæg #folklore

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There’s a new Geico commercial. Usually, I like them, but this one annoys me. In it, Medusa has turned some squirrels to stone, and when Zeus calls her away, she restores them to their natural state. This annoys me not only because Medusa didn’t have that power in legend, but also because I know the reason for it: Because if the animals weren’t restored, there’d have been a social media campaign calling for a boycott against Geico. Advertisers are very careful about how they present their ads, coddling us far more than we deserve.

With that, I give you the … “real”(?) story of the Gorgons care of Mythology & Fiction Explained.

See 7:45 for a list of their powers.

Of course, it’s all make-believe, so you can give them whatever powers you want in your RPGs. In fact, you probably should carve out your own creative path.

Lighten up, Francis. (<– You’ll see.)

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Tiamutt #science #biology #gaming #DnD #ADnD #Tiamat

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Sundays now are lazy days for me. I either post something silly or other people’s work. Usually both. Today, it’s from a Facebook D&D group I frequent. Here’s what was shared (on this post if you can see it):

I know. This blog hasn’t been kind to canines (too many examples to count). But whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, everyone likes both kittens and puppies, and I’m no exception, so no backhanded compliments on this post.

Everyone’s reaction to this was some variation of “It’s a hydra!” Have they never heard of taxonomy? Reptiles aren’t even in the same class as canines. No, this is its own thing, and its name is Tiamutt, lord of all canines. Always check with me before classifying D&D monsters. I’m apparently much better at it than you guys.

Now someone stat that shit!

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I Must Admit . . . #Caturday #DnD #ADnD #RPG

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So in this image, cats are cast in the role of goblins (or at least baddies). I must admit there’s some sense to that.

Checks out.

Cats don’t give a shit, but at least they have my respect. Dogs would never make good adventurers. They’re all a bunch of followers all seeking the approval of their superiors. Maybe those bears are in charge.

Cats >> dogs.

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A Gift for Me #art

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I focus my legal practice almost completely in real estate law, which includes, among other things, real estate closings. To my recollection, today was the first time I received a gift during closing.

“One art, please!” — Zoidberg

As you know, I’m all about giving credit, but in this case, I chose otherwise.

She was a sweet kid, and I’ve filed this under “classical art” on my blog. I’m going to save this even though I admit it’s a bit creepy to do so. It sure blew away my gift from our office’s white elephant gift exchange. 🙂

Don’t tell the state bar I’m accepting gifts now.

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Star Trek Characters as D&D Characters @StarTrek #DnD #RPG #StarTrek

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I’m not sure I agree with Uhura as a Thief. She’s clearly charismatic and never used the mentioned skills. I also would have labeled Scotty an Artificer. If I’m not mistaken (I know very little about 2nd Edition), the Alchemist is a new class in 5th Edition. The artificer goes back to 3rd Edition. Duelist is a build but certainly fits Sulu based on one of his most iconic scenes.

May be an image of text

Why not?

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Full Circle! #MeWe

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I had some more fun with a spammer a few weeks ago.

“She” is sorry.
I subtly flip the switch on “her” and don’t answer her question as if I’m the spammer not paying attention.

It’s amazing that they don’t figure things out even when I bluntly reference spammers.

Full circle!

The last two times this happened, I ended it after my first response. They were getting smarter, so it wasn’t any fun.

I’m still enjoying MeWe.

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Who Gave Me This? #comic

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I’m packing up my place in preparation for a move and found something from 2010. I know someone gave it to me as a joke. Which one of you did?

I never read it and still haven’t. I packed it up, but now that I remember that I own it, I’ll read it.

Great gift.

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Achilles #MythologyMonday #MythologyMonandæg #folklore

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Surprisingly, Mythology and Fiction Explained doesn’t have a video on Achilles, so I give you a video from a completely different source, Greek Mythology Explained.

Please. I have no weaknesses.

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I Watched Star Wars Again @kesseljunkie #StarWars

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Sundays now are lazy days for me. I either post something silly or other people’s work. Usually both. Today, it’s some Star Wars memes (though mixed with a tiny bit of original content). Why? Because TNT was playing the Star Wars films in in-universe chronological order, and while I was organizing myself for my upcoming move, I had the movies playing in the background. I saw the tail end of Revenge of the Sith (from the point where Anakin tells Padme he’s headed to Mustafar), all of Solo: A Star Wars Story (see tweet below), Rogue One (my favorite Star Wars movie), A New Hope (for the first time in more time than I can remember), and Empire Strikes Back. After that, I had to go to bed.

To all you Star Wars lovers, don’t give me too much shit for the negativity. That’s always for Kessel Junkie’s benefit. Besides . . .

Anyway, here are some memes presented, appropriately I think, in in-universe chronological order.

Suck it, Star Wars fans that are prequel haters.
I wouldn’t be gsllc if I didn’t put one of these in there.
I should have stayed up later to watch Return of the Jedi.
I’m actually quite happy at work.
“Don’t bury yourself in the part.” — Dr. Leonard McCoy

McCoy aside, I hope that quote is accurate.

Probably not considering his dismissal of Vader’s “religion.”

I just can’t stop.

Kessel Junkie and I live to give each other shit.

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God Hates Dogs #Caturday

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God hates dogs. And pretentious political correctness. My kind of god.

Caturday is also “Shit on Dogs” day.

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