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Did you know that the 1964 Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has story elements that mirror civil rights issues? Here are some points:

- Rudolph was born with a birth defect - a glowing red nose. This is similar to cases where people who were born differently (i.e. autism, down’s syndrome) are being treated differently.
- Donner, Rudolph’s father, was trying to hide Rudolph’s red nose, and when it was revealed during the reindeer games, the other reindeer wouldn’t let him play anymore. This is similar to how parents disapprove of their children being gay, and how for the longest time, homosexuals had to hide their homosexual identity to avoid persecution. It could also mirror other stories where parents are strict about raising their children to do something or not to do something, when the parents are wrong and the children are right.
- Hermey, one of the elves at Santa’s workshop, does not want to be an elf, but rather a dentist. This is similar to cases where people try to inhibit diversity of ideas, and how those in the minority are being mocked on or ridiculed for disagreeing with the majority.
- The Island of Misfit Toys could mirror incidents where those who are not normal are treated as an outcast, and the fact they spend a night at the island represents charity services that would support the people being treated wrongly.
- At the end, the Abominable Snowman and Rudolph are given a job, which is a lot like the benefits of diversity or how those who aren’t like the rest tend to have advantages that nobody else has. Also, Hermey was allowed to become a dentist instead of an elf, which is similar to how people with different ideas are allowed to execute them.

Back then, the issue was ending segregation and be more welcoming of African Americans. It’s interesting how civil rights issues remain to be relevant today, both racial and other issues.
 
Zane said:
there’s nothing more disgusting than people who are rude to retail/service workers just because they know they can’t be rude back
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As someone who worked in retail, I agree. Just damn accept the store policies or get the hell out.
 
ok so i finally fixed my lineup and am 1000 tbt poorer lol but because i like my current lineup i'm wondering if i should sell my five feathers........ most aren't worth a lot since i have four basic ones but my sweet feather is kinda spicy
 
visibleghost said:
ok so i finally fixed my lineup and am 1000 tbt poorer lol but because i like my current lineup i'm wondering if i should sell my five feathers........ most aren't worth a lot since i have four basic ones but my sweet feather is kinda spicy
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Just wanted to say your lineup is super pretty!

I hope my Swiych has a decent charge, I don't have power and the generator died.
 
I came up with something about taking sides with each issue. While you should never go to the extreme, here are the winners and losers of each battle:

  • White vs Black/Male vs Female/Non-LGBT vs LGBT/etc - the best person would be someone who is willing to accept everyone regardless of demographic. Tolerance towards both sides beats pride, jealousy, and hatred for simply being different.
  • Majority vs Minority - to win this issue, you should listen to both sides. If you have no respect towards anyone in the minority population of your nation, then you are ignorant. If you have no respect towards anyone in the majority population of your nation, then you might be a traitor. The majority usually wins because that indicates what people generally want, but sometimes, the minority is right.
  • Economy vs Environment - this is one issue where taking either side to the extreme is cannibalistic. All economy and no environment, you’ll deplete all of the natural resources, and without resources, there’s no economy. All environment and no economy, the economy will crash greatly, and without economy, you cannot save the environment. That’s why some regulation is important, but too much regulation may hinder eco-friendly solutions.
  • Christian vs Non-Christian - a true Christian would not pretend to be God or judge others for not being like them, but without religion, there might be some adverse effects.
  • Tradition vs Progress - the winner here is balance. All tradition and no progress may not create any new problems, but if a problem occurs, there’s no way to solve it, which is a downfall. All progress and no tradition is going to create more problems, and might even throw out moral values, which is another downfall.
  • World vs Nation - a strong military and national defense is important, but so is world peace. But taking one side over another is not a good idea. It’s best to remain connected to the rest of the world, be universal, and respect other cultures. But you should also not get too open-minded, because being overly open-minded might allow what’s unwanted.
  • Capitalism vs Socialism - when they both clash against each other, capitalism always wins. However, capitalism will lose if unregulated. Because without regulation, there will be more trusts and monopolies, which are also a threat to capitalism. Racial issues, safety issues, and environmental issues would also be prevalent if there was no regulation.
 
for some reason I'm really fond of trains, particularly the old rustic ones with a smokestack. like the one in AC:GCN. I guess it kinda has that cozy vibe to it, idk.
 
syub said:
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE FIRE FESTIVAL EVENT WE HAD IN 2015 😳
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I would have, but unfortunately I left TBT in early 2015 before it happened, so I never experienced it. Didn’t return until 2018, so a lot of things that happened on TBT from 2015-2018 are still a mystery to me.
 
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