All I ask is a tall ship...

“Uhura never had another name during the series. One of the fan...

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:58 +0200

“Uhura never had another name during the series. One of the fan writers wrote “Upenda” – which means “peace” in Swahili, I understand – not officially, but in some of their fan writings. And it sort of took hold. But when they were going to do the official history of Star Trek in a published book, the writer called Gene and asked him was “Uhura” her first name or her last name? Gene said, “Well, Nichelle and I never decided.” We always leaned towards it being her last name because it’s taken from the Swahili “uhuru” which means freedom. So it would sort of be like the same as “Freeman.” So he said, “You can make it her last name.” The writer said, “What about her first name? I’ve come up with one in Swahili. It’s Nyota.” Gene said, “I can’t give you that permission because Nichelle and I named her together, and she has rights to that, so you’ll have to call her and get her permission.” So he gave him my number, and he called me and I laughed and was delighted. He said, “I have a name and it’s Nyota.” I said, “That’s quite beautiful. What does it mean?” He said, “It means ‘star’.” I said, “You can have my permission!” So I have since said that her name is Nyota Upenda Uhura, which would mean a free-floating star: “star of freedom and peace”. I like that.”
— NICHELLE NICHOLS

sansaofhousestark: arianne—martell: Every time I think of the black market, I actually imagine a...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:17 +0200

sansaofhousestark:

arianne—martell:

Every time I think of the black market, I actually imagine a market, with little stalls selling illegal things like nuclear weapons and organs.

simplythebess: pluckypalaeontologist: pinecounty: necroluste...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:09:43 +0200

simplythebess:

pluckypalaeontologist:

pinecounty:

necroluste:

J.R.R Tolkien, looking at flowers.

Apparently people hated to go for walks with him because he would stop and look at every tree for like 20 minutes.

EXPLAINS THE BOOKS

^^^^ This

niknak79: Frankly My Dear

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:27 +0200

niknak79:

Frankly My Dear

hannibalthecanibal: and here we have harry potter literally standing on a pile of letters to try...

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:27 +0200

hannibalthecanibal:

and here we have harry potter literally standing on a pile of letters to try and catch one that is still in the air. there are clearly reasons why he doesn’t get sorted into ravenclaw

sailoreverything: Very sweet :)

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:39 +0200

sailoreverything:

Very sweet :)

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Thu, 23 May 2013 15:20:28 +0200

word-smith: What happens when you touch Lola.

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:41 +0200

word-smith:

What happens when you touch Lola.

cheerupsmelly: reblog if your url holds deep, spiritual meaning for you

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:40:28 +0200

cheerupsmelly:

reblog if your url holds deep, spiritual meaning for you

districted: show me the stars.

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:20:29 +0200

districted:

show me the stars.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 16:40:26 +0200

waylanders: im not a model

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:39 +0200

waylanders:

im not a model

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Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:51 +0200

adirred: lostwiginity: This looks like Tony and his Iron Man...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:38 +0200

adirred:

lostwiginity:

This looks like Tony and his Iron Man suit reluctantly attending couple’s therapy together.

“I just feel … used. Like … I’m the one who has to do all the heavy lifting in this relationship. It alway seems to be me who has to take the missile to the face, you know? “

“FFS, suit, that’s because you’re the one who’s made of titanium.”

“Excuse me, Tony, but I’m pretty sure that Dr. Banner said that this was my turn to talk. Isn’t that right, Dr. Banner?”

“…”

“Dr. Banner?”

“… Gnuh?”

“Dr. Banner, did you hear what I said?”

“Guh, yeah, sure, you’re making great progress.”

lokeanconcubine: brigwife: shakespeareanfish: I will honestly...

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:40 +0200

lokeanconcubine:

brigwife:

shakespeareanfish:

I will honestly be surprised if no one else has thought of this before.

This tho

omg.
i can’t.

“I have a feeling that one day, we’re all just gonna end up in...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:36 +0200

“I have a feeling that one day, we’re all just gonna end up in a mental hospital… fandom mental hospital, and I’m pretty convinced that you’ll be able to tell who belonged to which fandom…” [x]

new-ways-to-complain: conservativegirlonpolitics: That was the...

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:20:27 +0200

new-ways-to-complain:

conservativegirlonpolitics:

That was the most informative thing I have ever been told by a duck

And I have been told a lot of things by ducks.

lizardtakesflight: (via The Little Prince charm necklace by...

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:39 +0200

lizardtakesflight:

(via The Little Prince charm necklace by adorapop on Etsy)

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Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:26 +0200

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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:29 +0200