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Feb. 17th, 2026 09:15 am
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In the comments to these weekly posts (and only these posts), it's your chance to go as off topic as you like.

Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.

The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.

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It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.

The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.

Today marks the Chinese New Year, so Happy New Year of the Fire Horse!

It's also Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day if you prefer, so enjoy!

Toy Fair 2026 took place in New York, with nostalgia being mined to a level I don't think I've never seen before. Licences getting figures include the 1977 Battlestar Galactica, the original Duck Tales and even the 80's Tigersharks cartoon (Think Thundercats, but more watery).

Legendary screen actor Robert Duvall passed at 95 and better known for his TV work actor James Van Der Beek passed at 48, and I overlooked mentioning Catherine O'Hara's passing a couple of weeks back, but she more than earned an honourable mention.

I'd completely missed that there were a couple of trailers out for "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Season 2: The first, and the final

Also, as I type this the news is coming in that Jesse Jackson, one of the original Civil Rights champions of the 60's has passed away at the age of 84.
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Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

A grey tabby cat snuck into a bank, likely sniffing out some well-hidden treats, but instead of finding a treasure of tuna, he triggered the bank robbery alarms and spooked the humans!

Little did they know, this tabby cat had no malicious intent, only a meow that would melt the hearts of every first responder who arrived at the scene. Purrhaps this is one cat burglary that'll go down in feline heist-ory. 

Every cat lover knows that cats can be mischievous, it accounts for about 90% of their natural kitty charm. Although they're born with a curiosity that could pawtentially become their demise, cats are confident and remain rambunctious even in their old age. Kitten curiosities don't expire with age, in fact, cats tends to become more tenacious as they get older, knowing that the humans will bow down to their every feline whim and woe. It's for this reason that many cats never know woes, only the unending love of a human caregiver who opens the tin can of wet food when they mew and pulls the laser pointer out at midnight when they cry for playtime. 

Cats are capable of just about anything, and if you asked a cat lover how a kitty could break into a bank without as much as a single opposable thumb or higher cognitive thinking, they would offer a laundry list of kitty mischiefs that could lead to this outcome. While many humans would struggle to stealthily break into a bank, and while many of us daydream of the winnings from the comfort of our cubicles, this feisty feline accidentally burgled his way into the viral cat video hall of fame. Triggering the bank alarms of a small town bank, everyone rushed to the scene to help solve the crime. But the criminal? He was just a grey tabby cat who was following his curiosity instinct, wondering why all the humans had so much hype around this useless green paper. 

Maybe this cat was onto something the day he became a bona fide cat burglar, or purrhaps he was just looking for the well-deserved attention that every cat needs.

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

If you thought owning a cat was enough to ensure it remains your own, then this story of neighborhood cat theft will surely make you think twice about letting your cat out to roam free.

It is something that so many of us feline pawrents have to grapple with. We want our cat children to have the best lives possible, and in places where the outside world is not too built up and dangerous, part of that good life is getting to enjoy the stimulation of being outdoors. Yelling at birds, chasing squirrels and hissing at dogs is just part and parcel of the cat's life and if you can afford to give your cat that freedom to do so, you certainly want to.

But there is a problem with doing so, and that is that the world is pretty wild out there, and aside from the other cats, foxes and large dogs out there, we also have to be worried about other hoomans doing things to our cat children. Which is exactly what happened to the poor pawrent in this story who had no other choice than to let her cat out to live its life. But a different hooman in the neighborhood had other ideas.
 

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Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Here comes another healthy dose of cat memes purrfection! 

In a world as chaotic as ours, where every day, something new and exciting and mildly terrifying happens, there are things that we need to keep ourselves sane. We have a list of things like that. We need our hot coffee in the morning, made exactly how we like it. We need our warm blankets with the exact level of fluff that we require. We need the people that we love around us - in measured but highly treasured doses. And more than anything, we need one thing. We need funny cat memes

Coffee is just in the morning, blankets are mostly at night, the people we love can be too much sometimes, but funny cat memes - that is simple purrfection. Any time of the day, no matter what is happening or what we are going through, we know that we can always take a quick break, scroll through some silly cat memes, and things will start looking up and feeling a bit better. It's the power of cats and the great power of the internet combined into one hissterically purrfect thing, and it is the one thing that we truly need to keep the chaos at bay. 

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Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

If you've ever had a kitten, you know what it's like to be both full of rage and brimming with love and whimsy at the same time: That's the meowgic of cats. 

Little goblins to the core, kittens are born to make mischief and adorable mews. Equal parts annoying and endearing, kittens embody the rambunctious and profound energy of a Tasmanian devil, swirling around the house at all hours (primarily before daybreak), and wreaking havoc on all hoomans who stand in their way. Leaving your ankles bare is a big mistake when there's a kitten around; expect to be clawed. And petting the tummy of a seemingly harmless kitten will lead to a similar outcome. And yet, when you crack open the canned food or a tasty gogurt treat, that kitten is placated and becomes your new best friend. 

When they're eepy, hungry, or just feeling a cuddly mood swing, kittens are the most wholesome creatures on earth. 

Curling up in the crux of your neck on the couch, or climbing up your pant leg to make it all the way to your arms, kittens combine their cuteness with their natural acrobatics, backflipping their way into your heart. Bonding with a kitten is easy, as a human's natural instinct is to care for tiny, helpless floofs with big eyes and a spindly tail. Cats don't always need us to care for them, but they love it, and cat lovers love it. It's a win-win. Kittens are no exception, tugging on our heartstrings as they play with a feather at the end of a line. Kittens remind us of the boundless energy and joy that reside in all of us. 

Kittens are innocent, sweet, and well-intentioned; they're just getting the hang of their predatory instincts and the little knives on their hands. Soon enough, they'll get the hang of being a gentle soul, calming their little minds, and deciding that a cozy cuddle session in the big chair is far more delightful than bombarding the humans while they sleep. At least, that's what every cat lover tells themselves when their kitten is in the terrible teens stage. Don't worry, hun, your kitten whose purrsonality you cherish will only become more lovely and irreplaceable.

Because there's no cat like YOUR cat. 

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Posted by Sarah Brown

Monday mornings are rough, but they're easier when your cat insists on supervising your getting-ready playlist.

Cats act like they don't care about your schedule, but the second your getting-ready playlist starts, they're involved. Monday morning music comes on and suddenly they're in the kitchen, in the hallway, sitting directly in the spot you need to stand. They pretend they just wandered in, but the timing is suspicious every single week.

Some songs clearly pass inspection. Your cat stays put, listening, tail wrapped around their feet like they're settling in for the set. Other tracks get a look. Not dramatic, just enough to make you question your taste and skip ahead. You end up curating the morning around a tiny furry critic who didn't apply for the role but absolutely holds it.

While you're brushing your hair, packing a bag, and trying to remember what day it is, the cat treats the playlist like background entertainment. They follow the sound from room to room. They sit on the counter and supervise. They listen in that calm, half-interested way cats listen to everything, which somehow makes the chaos of Monday feel more organized.

By the time you're ready to leave, the music has done its job. The vibe is set. The cat heard the opening tracks and approved the start of the week. You walk out carrying that energy with you, and they stay behind like a satisfied DJ who knows they helped you get out the door properly.

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Posted by Sarah Brown

The Cat Distribution System never misses an address.

In late summer 2024, a little black kitten started showing up on a back porch like a surprise delivery nobody ordered but everyone needed. She was clean, friendly, and confident, popping in and out like she had a schedule. She dodged unwanted attention by scrambling up light poles, which earned her the name Stella, since she was always reaching for the stars. She was quietly fed and looked after despite a strict no-cats rule, because winter was coming and she needed somewhere safe.

Around that time, a home opened up and on a cold November night, Stella made the move indoors. Lost-and-found posts went up just in case, but no one ever came looking. After a while, the search ended and Stella simply stayed.

She turned out to be eight pounds of personality. Loud, cuddly, dramatic, and endlessly sweet, she makes her feelings known at full volume. A vet visit revealed she'd been spayed long ago, a small clue that she once belonged somewhere before finding her way back to safety. Now she's warm, spoiled, and picky about treats. She stomps through decorations like a tiny movie monster and rules the house with confidence, exactly as a cat delivered by fate should.

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

Sometimes life frustrations just become a little too much to handle and when that time comes we need a healthy and safe way to release those negative emotions. Which is why we made this collection of sassy cat memes, so that you can join in their feisty fiesta of feline chaos.

It is a much safer and saner way of handling frustrations than most others. After all, what is the worst you can do while looking at cat memes? Cackle to yourself about all the things you would do to your annoying coworker like these cats are doing to each other? It is a much healthier way of coping with the situation than actually doing said acts.

And that is why we wanted to give you this opportunity to get it all out of your system before it is too late. So find yourself a quiet spot where you will not be bothered, you do not want to get caught cackling to yourself now do you? And settle in for this scrumptious list of sassy cattos and their crazy, chaotic shenanigans. At the very least it will be better than continuing to work while feeling like this.
 

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

If you ever wondered how cats have managed to make us give them more and more treats over the years, then look no further than this list of soul staring cats showing off their mind control capabilities to get more treats.

It is true, some say that their techniques are similar or hypnosis, others say that they use some sort of mystical magic. But no matter what it is that has given them this intense ability, it cannot be denied that it works. And we wanted to help you stay ahead of the curve by making this collection so that you can get an appreciation for the full spectrum of soul staring cat children. As they say, the best defense is a strong offense.

Now, you will come to find that no two cats stare alike. Some look real sweet and cuddly, others look like tiny demons, and others look slightly strange. It is key that you learn some of the typecasts so that you are not duped into a soul stare and forced to give up your treats. So scroll carefully and take notes, or else the next cat you come across might just shake you down for all the treats you have on your person. That is, unless they force you to buy them more…
 

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Posted by Amanda

Not the Duke’s Darling

Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt is $2.99! We ran a guest review from Ellen before they became a regular reviewer. Ellen gave it a B-:

Overall, I think if you are sufficiently intrigued by the premise of a secret order of Wise Women, you’ll enjoy the book. And if you don’t typically crave a lot of angst and emotional torment in your romance you might enjoy it more than I did!

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt brings us the first book in her sexy and sensual Greycourt Series!

Freya de Moray is many things: a member of the secret order of Wise Women, the daughter of disgraced nobility, and a chaperone living under an assumed name. What she is not is forgiving. So when the Duke of Harlowe–the man who destroyed her brother and led to the downfall of her family–appears at the country house party she’s attending, she does what any Wise Woman would do: she starts planning her revenge.

Christopher Renshaw, the Duke of Harlowe, is being blackmailed. Intent on keeping his secrets safe, he agrees to attend a house party where he will put an end to this coercion once and for all. Until he recognizes Freya, masquerading amongst the party revelers, and realizes his troubles have just begun. Freya knows all about his sins. Sins he’d much rather forget. But she’s also fiery, bold, and sensuous-a temptation he can’t resist. When it becomes clear Freya is in grave danger, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe. But first, Harlowe will have to earn Freya’s trust-by whatever means necessary.

Features a bonus novella from New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes!

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You can find ordering info for this book here.

 

 

 

The Hookup Plan

The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon is $1.99! This is part of  Rochon’s The Boyfriend Project series, and was also mentioned on a previous Hide Your Wallet. Sarah previously mentioned that she loves this illustrated cover because of her shoes. Have you read this one?

Strong female friendships and a snappy enemies-to-lovers theme take center stage in this highly anticipated romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook.

Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings. But no one—least of all London—expected it to go down at her high school reunion with Drew Sullivan, millionaire, owner of delicious abs, and oh yes, her archnemesis.

Now London is certain the road to hell is paved with good sex. Because she’s found out the real reason Drew’s back in Austin: to decide whether her beloved hospital remains open. Worse, Drew is doing everything he can to show her that he’s a decent guy who actually cares. But London’s not falling for it. Because while sleeping with the enemy is one thing, falling for him is definitely not part of the plan.

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You can find ordering info for this book here.

 

 

 

For the Wolf

For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is a dark romantic fantasy that was featured in Hide Your Wallet and was highly anticipated by me and Aarya. I remember starting it but finding it a little slow.

The first daughter is for the Throne.
The second daughter is for the Wolf.

For fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale comes a dark fantasy novel about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the legendary Wolf of the Wood to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true, and the Wolf isn’t the only danger lurking in the Wilderwood.

As the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose-to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hope he’ll return the world’s captured gods.

Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can’t control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can’t hurt those she loves. Again.

But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if she doesn’t learn how to use it, the monsters the gods have become will swallow the Wilderwood-and her world-whole.

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A Rare Interest in Corpses

A Rare Interest in Corpses by Ann Granger is $1.99 at a KDD! This is book one in a historical mystery series and it appears others in the series are also on sale. This is book on in the Inspector Ben Ross series.

A classic mystery from “an accomplished veteran . . . [ who] knows her history and relates it with charm in this peek at Victorian morals and foibles” (Kirkus Reviews).

It is 1864 when Lizzie Martin takes up the post of lady’s companion to a wealthy widow who is also a slum landlord. Lizzie is intrigued to learn that her predecessor as companion had disappeared, supposedly having run off with an unknown man. But when the girl’s body is found in the rubble of one of the recently demolished slums around the prestigious new railway station at St Pancras, Lizzie begins to wonder exactly what has been going on. With the help of her childhood friend, Inspector Benjamin Ross, Lizzie begins to investigate, risking her life to unearth the truth about the death of a girl whose fate seems interlinked with her own.

“Historical mystery fans will appreciate the great attention Granger pays to period detail as she evokes a suitably gritty nineteenth-century London.” —Booklist

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Posted by SB Sarah

So remember when I was trying to identify the color of the year for contemporary romance? That began because I was constantly noticing the repeated color schemes on book covers in NetGalley. My brain loves a pattern, and it loves to collect things.

I’ve got another collection for you. It’s from my folder named Hanging Off a Horse.

Have you noticed how many old skool romance covers there are with one or more people just hanging off the side of a bewildered or belligerent horse?

There are SO MANY.

Passion for Glory a man in a white ruffly and puffy shirt and a blue vest is hanging off the side of a black horse in what looks like a gallop, and in one arm he is supporting a blonde lady in pink with long hair and there is NO way they aren't about to fall off

First, my apologies for the size of some of the images.

Second: WHAT. Setting aside the ruffles and the puffy sleeves and the vest and whatever is happening in his crotchular area, there is NO WAY they aren’t about to fall off that horse, right? What kind of bicep strength does this guy have?

Third: the tagline is exquisite: On the Wings of Burning Desire, They Soared Beyond Love’s Ecstasy.

What does that mean?

The cover copy has proven difficult to find but I did locate this summary: Traveling from Paris during the French Revolution to New Orleans, from lush Virginia plantations to a new nation’s capital, Aimee de Chartres and master spy Lucian Napier, fueled by their passionate love, lead a life of intrigue and danger.

I’m sure it’s not problematic at all. No, totally fine.

Nightrider by Sandra Dubay. A man in in a shirt unbuttoned but still tucked in AND A RED CAPE on a black horse going rather fast, and either beside or alongside him there is a woman who he is again supporting with one arm. She's in an off the shoulder gown with long very red hair and one leg is showing bent at the knee

The shirt is unbuttoned but STILL TUCKED IN. AND there’s a cape!

Edna Mode from The Incredibles sneers and yells NO CAPES

But again, how strong are this guy’s biceps? Is this like when you have young kids around and they get picked up or carried in a handled carrier, and one bicep ends up WAY bigger than the other (I speak from experience here)?

What are the workout benefits of holding up an entire person who is hanging off the side of a horse?

And also, is she even ON the horse? Where is her other leg?

There are going to be a lot of “where is the other body part” questions, I predict.

Also, GUESS WHAT THE HEROINE’S NAME IS.

He rode out of the darkness astride a coal-black stallion, appearing from nowhere like a phantom in the night. To the lords and ladies he robbed, he was an unprincipled highwayman, a common thief who deserved to swing from the gallows on Tyburn Hill. But to Lady Bliss Paynter, he was a thrilling enigma, an uncommonly skilled lover who had stolen nothing from her but a breathless kiss.

Promised to an influential nobleman, Bliss knew she could have no future with the man who haunted her daydreams. But before she resigned herself to a loveless marriage, she would know one night of ecstasy in those forbidden arms…one night of wild passion in her lonely bed…one night of throbbing intimacy that would change all nights to come.

Bliss Paynter. Also, points for an “uncommonly skilled lover” identified by one kiss, and also “throbbing intimacy.”

Cheyenne Caress by Georgina Gentry. a shirtless man in blue jeans is on a horse, and beside him is a woman with a fringed buckskin dress off the shoulder with one arm reaching up for his sholder. She is...hanging off the side of the horse

Where is her other leg?

What is she standing on? Is she emerging from a sea of…pink slime? Wait, is this the same pink slime as the other cover for Meet Poop? When was the art direction meeting that said pink slime was THE cover treatment?

Also, her arm is bent up and back toward him, so she’s…what lunging up at him on that horse? No wonder the horse looks so bewildered. Even the geese are like, Nope.

Also, if you’re wondering whether the cover copy is thoroughly offensive, why, yes, yes it is.

It’s so bad I’m putting it behind a spoiler tag with TWs.

TW/CW: racism like whoa, assault

VULNERABLE GIRL

Even though seventeen-year-old Luci hadn’t a friend in the world, the slender, willowy half-breed knew she could handle herself with anyone—anyone except Johnny Ace. The full-blooded Pawnee scout’s heated glance made her shiver with fear and a tingling sense of anticipation. When he appeared in her quarters, she tried to run away, but she couldn’t escape his demanding embrace. She shrieked that she detested him. . . but Luci’s body spoke much more eloquently of her desire!

VENGEFUL SCOUT

Because they had killed his father, Johnny Ace had sworn to forever call the Cheyenne his enemy. Even though that part-Cheyenne laundress at For MacPherson was sexy and alluring, the Indian tracker knew he could never harbor tender thoughts about the chit. Then he came upon her all alone, and instantly lust raced in Johnny’s veins. Before he could reconsider, the virile male was clasping his beautiful prey. Damning the consequences, he ravaged her mouth with kisses, eager for the moment when he would enjoy her fiery, tempestuous CHEYENNE CARESS.

Johnny. Ace. I hope his horse kicked him.

And while we’re here in the depths of embarrassment:

Comanche Caress by Cheryl Black: a man in a dark shirt? is on a horse and there's a woman with red hair and a deep magenta gon in a one armed embrace and she is hanging off the side of the horse

What is she standing on? Or does this guy also have the Bicep of She’s Hanging Off My Horse?

And is he wearing a puffer jacket? A fur? What is that? It’s hard to tell at this size, but this eBay listing has a slightly larger image:

a close up of a man in a black puffy garment with sleeves and a woman with red hair gasping up at him.

First, I’m naming that hair color “Romance Heroine Red.”

Second, he’s got…something in his hair. And looks like Joey Tribbiani. And maybe that’s an iridescent Starter jacket?

Ok, I need you to brace yourself for this next one because it’s hilarious. No beverages nearby, no cats to startle?

Good.

Bandit's Brazen Kiss - a blonde woman in aveil and gown. is straddling the leg of a guy on horseback except because of the position of his back and the horse's flank, he looks like hes half horse

He’s half horse, right? Like before we even get to the whole composition, that guy is 1/2 horse form this angle, right?

From midnight until dawn, she tasted rapture in his arms. Well, presuming he’s likely hung like one…?

Wait, if it’s just the back half of a horse, is he a Centaur? Or a Minotaur? I think the latter.

She’s clearly straddling his leg while hanging off the horse, and wow, there’s a lot of strain on the seams here: her bodice, his jacket, the horse’s patience.

Seriously, I feel badly for these horses.

Also, given the number of dogs named Bandit I’ve met in my life, “Bandit’s Brazen Kiss” is in my experience damp, slobbery, and usually scented with eau du Kibble.

This is one of my all-time favorite romance covers:

The raider by Jude Deveaux. The original cover! More than half of the illustration is her giant, swirling pink skirt. Her hair, which is blonde, is reaching out from her head in a giant fan, like an octopus almost, and the dude, and no idea HOW he is on this horse, is holding her around the waist. he's got a black suit and a mask over his eyes. The horse behind him has its mouth open and looks appalled.

If you haven’t seen my close up exploration of The Raider Barbie, please enjoy. Don’t miss the abs on that doll.

I don’t think either of them are on the horse. The horse looks very upset or insulted, either way, but I can’t see how nary a buttock betwixt them is on the horse or near a saddle. So they’re BOTH hanging off the horse?

No wonder that horse looks appalled.

Now, my last three, in a subfolder I named, “Hwut?”

Y’all, things can get weird even if everyone’s on the horse and not hanging off the side by one bicep and a prayer.

So Speaks the heart by joyce Carlow. a photograph of a white man in a fluffy purple embroidered tunic and gladiator sandals with a woman behind him with long red hair. She's wearing a mint green diaphanous dress, her skirt is hiked up way up her leg, and she's seated behind him on the horse's rump. The horse is leaping out of some clouds or water and looks to be flying through the night sky

She’s not hanging OFF the horse. Not yet, anyway.

Horse people, fill me in: is she going to stay on the horse’s back? He clearly has a saddle, but I’m a little worried she’s going to slide off and take a hoof for the face.

Also, if her hair is anything like mine, after all that wind, she’s going to have hours and hours of tangles to deal with.

Queen of the May by Denee Cody: A blonde long haired De Salvo is astride a horse wearing a cloak? and no shirt. Pecs are a poppin'. In front of him, cross wise, is a woman in a gold gown who looks like she's about to kiss him.  The horse is white and has flowers in its mane.

First, John De Salvo’s pecs are certainly a-poppin’, and I kinda like that blue…doublet? he’s “wearing.”

But if he’s on a saddle, what is she sitting on? And if he’s not in a saddle, and she isn’t either, are they about to go flying into those flowers? She seems precariously perched.

Also, y’all. I am this horse.

A close up of the horse on the cover, The expression is sort of resigned and also looking directly at the viewer, like do you see what I have to put up with?

Looking straight at the reader like, ‘Do you see what nonsense I have to put up with? Look at these two.’

And then, this is not a historical romance, but it fits the theme and also I just need everyone to see it.

An illustration of a Black man in a White tshirt, cowboy hat and jeans is on a saddle facing a woman in Black woman with a blue fringed jacket, shorts, and a blue hat. Theyre both on the saddle. Facing each other. Like what.

WHAT is that saddle?

Is this a real saddle?

Is this like the tandem bike of horse saddles except you face each other like on the Amtrak?

A close up of the illustration with just the couple and the horse's back. They're clearly on some kind of ... something on the horse's back and it looks like a saddle except not. HOW are they both on the saddle FACING each other.

IS THERE A POMMEL. IF SO WHERE IS IT.

No, wait, don’t answer that. I don’t want to know.

I love the detail of the sparkle in her boots (So cute) and how they’re holding hands but…seriously, horse-wise, what is happening here?

And that’s all from my latest weird collection. Who knows what strange cover art I’ll start grabbing next. If you see any fun “hanging off the side of the horse” covers, please send them my way?

And don’t fall off any horses today, k?

 

 

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Posted by Sarah Brown

The moment cats enter the Olympics, the competition is officially over.

If cats competed in the Olympics, the rulebook would have to expand immediately. Traditional sports wouldn't cover half their skill set. There'd be events like hallway sprinting at 3 a.m., precision shelf clearing, and synchronized loafing. Every cat would show up with confidence, fully convinced they were born for this.

Gymnastics would be over in seconds because cats already treat furniture like a personal obstacle course. They walk narrow ledges without looking down. They jump distances that don't seem possible. They land clean and act like it wasn't even worth mentioning. Judges would hold up perfect scores while the cat licks a paw and pretends the applause is background noise.

Endurance events would belong to them too. Long-distance napping. Extended staring without blinking. The ability to ignore their name being called from across the room for record-breaking lengths of time. The crowd would sit there in respectful silence, watching elite athletes commit to doing nothing.

Winning wouldn't change their attitude. A gold medal ceremony would end with the cat stepping off the podium to sit in the box it came in. No speeches, no drama. Just a stretch, a yawn, and a casual walk away like the result was obvious from the start. The competition ends, but the training continues, because somewhere in the house there's another hallway that needs to be sprinted.

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

The Cat Distribution System works in mysterious ways but what it always knows to do is to deliver its felines to their new hoomans at the purrfect moment. Which is exactly what happened to the family in this story who were gifted a kitten by the CDS just as their soul cat began to cross the rainbow bridge.

It is never easy losing a cat. No less if the cat happened to be your soul cat, beloved by all members of the family. But it is an unfortunate reality we have to live with, but one that has just as much upside as it does down. Especially when the CDS is on your side and ready to help fill the void with a cute kitten.

Now, sure, this family did not know that they were about to lose the cat who had been a big part of raising their children and making their house a home. But that is just how the CDS works, they know how to spot a potential problem and get ahead of it before it is too late. And it was with impeccable timing that the CDS brought this kitten so that it would be settled and ready to support its new family through such a tough time in their lives. 
 

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Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

The experience of cat ownership is unique for everyone, but we can all agree on one thing - living with cats is hilarious. 

We did not grow up with cats. We got our first cat when we were teens. And let us tell you, it was a life-changing experience. Whatever we thought cat ownership would be like, it wasn't like that. From the first night, when our itty bitty kitty insisted on climbing into bed with us multiple times in a row, despite us being so scared of turning over and crushing her. Over time, we have learned so many things about what cats were like. We have learned that some cats love sinks for some reason, and follow you into the bathroom. We have learned that cats don't like closed doors - not because they want to use the doors to get in and out of a room, but just for the principle of it. We have learned that, despite the fact that cats don't understand us, cats can be really talkative. And we talk back.

One of the funniest things that we have learned - about ourselves, not our cats - through cat ownership, is that we really do treat our cats like tiny humans. We talk to them like we would to anyone else. The only difference is that we find outselves saying some absoltuely hilarious things to them that we would never say to other people. 

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Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Whenever you bring a stray cat home, you have to be ready for anything. 

That is what we have learned over our time writing for ICHC. Maybe you will be one of the rare ones - one of the people who rescue a completely normal kitten. One that has no quirks or strange obsessions or qualities. Just a normal cat. But more likely than not, if you rescue a cat from the street, you will get some of that uniqueness. Maybe you will get a cat that is obsessed with snap peas. Maybe you will get a cat who hates closed doors and yells at each and every one that it encounters. Maybe you'll get a cat who'll suddenly change color and make you wonder if it's not quite as normal as you thought it was. 

Or maybe, you will end up going thorugh something similar to what this couple is going through. Maybe you will rescue what looks like a completely normal kitten, behaves like a completely normal kitten, and is in purrfect health. But that kitten will not stop growing. Ever. Not slowing down for anything. Maybe you will end up in that situation and find yourselves asking, just like these people did, if their normal cat is, in fact, normal. 

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Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Another week is about to start with a dose of Twitter purrfection! 

Because that is all that we really need in our lives. And we mean that. We are simple people with simple needs, and what we truly need on a Sunday morning, more than anything else, is a whole bunch of precious cat memes and stories that will make us smile and forget about anything and everything else that is bothering us. And even though Twitter can be a difficult place sometimes, one thing that always thrives on that platform is the cat content. 

So, we simply do the hard work for you guys. Every single week, we sift through everything and bring you the funniest cat memes that went viral on twitter, the cutest cat pictures that people enjoyed sharing, the wholesome cat stories that captures people's attention. All the viral cat things in one place for your enjoyment. So, take that moment. Stay in bed for a little while longer, try to forget about your troubles and the troubles of the world, and focus on the things that matter - on the things that would really, honestly make you happy. Find those five minutes to get your cat fix, and maybe things will look up a little bit. 

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