#Uranus is trending. Uranus has been my favorite planet since I was a little kid so here are things that make it the coolest planet.
-It's the 1st planet that was "discovered", in 1781 by William Herschel
-It's been observed many times earlier but no one realized what it was
-Herschel himself called his discovery a comet, but astronomers quickly picked up that it was a new planet. For the first time in recorded history a new planet! It's like we suddenly found out there's a 6th Spice Girl
-It's sideways and green. Come on
Oct 22, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
This is a really nice and informative thread and sheds lights on the literary meaning and connotation between 義兄 as it relates to traditional Chinese culture.
"Sworn brothers" is a Chinese literary trope hundreds of years old. (1/6)
"Adopted brother" is an interesting translation but not entirely accurate. In Chinese culture, a sworn brother is not literally member of your family, but the concept focuses on comradery and brotherhood. (2/6)
Apr 26, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Good morning, just wanted to share a (not so fun) Chinese culture fact real quick. Y'all might know 2020 is the Year of the Rat. What you might not know is the cycle of 12 Chinese Zodiac signs also cycle with the five elements (water, wood, metal, fire, earth) (1/5)
That makes this year's zodiac sign 庚子 (metal rat). 12 signs times 5 elements means that this combination occurs every 60 years. In Chinese superstition, 庚子 years are *super* bad omens. (2/5)
Jan 20, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
The business card scene in American Psycho, but idol chekis
Bateman: New cheki. whaddya think? That's Saria Mano. She drew 3 hearts.
Van Patten: It's very cool, Bateman. But that's nothing. Look at this:
Maika. Zenryoku Shoujou. "I love you"
What do you think?
Price: Jesus. This is really super. How'd a nitwit like you get so tasteful?
Dec 27, 2019 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
I don't watch too much anime anymore, but I feel like I definitely watched a ton of anime this decade. Here is my real and ernest top 10 shows of the decade. A lot of really, really good stuff these last 10 years.
10. Hibike! Euphonium 2 -- an absolutely beautifully drawn school drama full of well-written and memorable characters. Between small details like the minutae of concert band, to the incredible ending and character development, this is among the very best KyoAni has to offer.
