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Cold Take Geeks

@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social

Pop culture analysis from an African perspective. coldtakegeeks.co.ke

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"Kishimoto kind of ate when it came to imperialism in his series and how Konoha is such a perfect example of it, both internally and externally." Our latest by Natalie Gumo #naruto #narutoshippuden #kenyangeeks #manga #anime coldtakegeeks.co.ke/otsutsuki-in...

Otsutsuki Indra and His Descendants Were Robbed by Imperialism

With the current global political climate (S/O Aquarius in Pluto) let’s revisit Naruto and Naruto Shippuden’s primary theme: Imperialism.

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"I still believe that the general message the novel makes is a good one... Thought stopping techniques won’t cure your depression, but you can manage it by other means." By @verak.bsky.social coldtakegeeks.co.ke/cindy-pham-w... #thesecretworldofbriarrose #reading #yafantasy #yaromantasy #novels

Cindy Pham Was Not Ready for The Secret World of Briar Rose

When someone of great taste and a keen eye turns their hand to that same craft, there’s an expectation that anything they produce will be…

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Anime, manga, and light novel titles said: what if the entire plot was the title? An inquisition into stories with names longer than my attention span + other title conventions 👀 Written by @verak.bsky.bsky.social, illustration by @trbclldstressed.bsky.social: coldtakegeeks.co.ke/whats-up-wit...

What’s up with Long Titles and Why Are They a Sign of a Bigger Problem?

Do the anime and manga producers know something we don’t?

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · last yr.

Are straight women who indulge in the boys' love genre sexualising gay men, or is there more than meets the eye? 👀 A Kenyan perspective on this evergreen debate by Clare K. Brilliant illustration by @trbclldstressed.bsky.social #boyslove #danmei #yaoi #ThaiBL coldtakegeeks.co.ke/bl-and-the-s...

BL and The Straight Woman: A Kenyan Perspective

Are straight women who indulge in men loving men (MLM) media sexualising gay men or is there more than meets the eye?

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · last yr.

This BL manga is a missed opportunity to discuss men’s bad eating habits worldwide. By @verak.bsky.social In Japan, sweets and other sugary foods are relegated to women and children — something I have seen in Burundian society too. #blmanga #comics #manga coldtakegeeks.co.ke/gourmet-make...

Gourmet Makes Bigger and the Bad Eating Habits Plaguing Men

This BL manga is a missed opportunity to discuss men’s bad eating habits worldwide — from Japan to Burundi.

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Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 2y ago

This week, we focus on the #KenyanComic Wana wa Magere by our faves Avandu Vosi Studio. Follow this thread to learn more about this decolonial Kenya they have created filled with rich history, culture and magic ✨️ First up, a review of Ch.1 by @soila.bsky.social coldtakegeeks.co.ke/wana-wa-mage...

Wana Wa Magere Chapter 01 Comic Review

The descendants of the Luo hero Luanda Magere inherit supernatural powers from his great lineage.

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Deji Majek@dejimon11.bsky.social · 2y ago

Let me give you some recommendations. Blood At The Root: @itsladarrion.bsky.social Apple Black: @whytmanga.bsky.social Children of Blood and Bone: Tomi Adeyemi Clock Striker: Fredrick L. Jones

Blood at the Root: Ladarrion Williams Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi Clock Striker Frederick L. Jones . Issaka GaladimaApple Black Odunze Oguguo
Chel | Ink Drinker 📚@unboundbibliophile.bsky.social · 2y ago

Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. #booksky #blacksky

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks.org · 2y ago

Transformative Works & Cultures Spotlight #3: In volume #43 of #TWC, Victoria L. Godwin dives into the difference between costume fandom and cosplaying: how one focuses on craft and the other explores identity, all while remaining innovative. Read: journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/tw...

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Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks.org · 2y ago

Transformative Works & Cultures Spotlight #1: In the March '24 issue, Martyna Szczepaniak observes "differences between author's notes on fanfiction/net and #AO3." What impact does 'additional communication' have on #fic itself? journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/2543/3151

Don't be sClaired@isolinearchip.bsky.social · 2y ago

So the way you're supposed to do this is to privately text your friend "what the fuck why is there suddenly pissplay and a witch and now someone's jumping a dirtbike thru a flaming hoop??" Fic is freely given and that's beautiful, but also sometimes wtf is the author doing @firsttimetrek.bsky.social

Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 2y ago

For International Fanworks Day, @verak.bsky.social dives into the intricacies of fanfiction etiquette. #IFD @transformativeworks.org coldtakegeeks.co.ke/the-impossib...

Galadriel@caras-galadhon.bsky.social · 2y ago

Read this & am unsure how I feel about it. On one hand, if you don't care enough about your writing to spend time on editing, I don't feel obliged to read/fb it. OTOH, as a Fandom Old, I know enough to keep my mouth shut & walk on by. Unsolicited critique is rarely welcome. #IFD #fandom #fanworks

Cold Take Geeks@coldtakegeeks.bsky.social · 2y ago

For International Fanworks Day, @verak.bsky.social dives into the intricacies of fanfiction etiquette. #IFD @transformativeworks.org coldtakegeeks.co.ke/the-impossib...