![]() ![]() We visited Opus One in June of 2006 and it more than lived up to the hype. Not everyone loves that style-but for those who do, it is a fantastic, world-class wine at a solid price. I definitely recommend focusing more on the reds, but it does depend on the style of red wine that you might like as to whether or not you might prefer Darioush. (It actually reminds us of the Catena Zapata winery in Mendoza, Argentina, in its melodramatic architecture.) For the above 2 reasons, I always think Darioush is worth a visit for a visitor to Napa Valley. The architecture suggests a Vegas-like Assyrian temple or fortress of sorts, something that is quite unlike anything else in Napa. Aside from the red wines being very good, it is an unusual winery to be certain. Visit Pahlmeyer! I strongly recommend Darioush to all of our friends who visit Napa. Pahlmeyer and Peter Michael are without doubt the biggest exceptions to this rule.) After trying the Pahlmeyer, our Australian friends stopped annoying us about visiting Opus One and realized we knew what we were talking about. (Usually, the best cabernet producers rarely make or don't make chards/whites as well. They also are just as known for world-class chardonnay as much as their reds, something a bit unusual. They also have one of the best merlots in the USA, as well as sometimes fantastic pinot noirs. Their proprietary red wine is among our favorites in the world and at a far more reasonable price than Opus One (usually $150, still steep but it's world class wine that will age for 20-30 years!). But if you make an appointment, they often will do whatever they can to accommodate you. They are an allocation winery with a brand new winery facility. As I made my friends from Australia do when they insisted on visiting Opus One, make an appointment with Pahlmeyer. ![]() But until their winery staff learn that they aren't quite as amazing as they like to think of themselves, I still wouldn't bother to visit. They still don't warrant the reputation they still have, but they are getting better. I will say that a few years ago, Mondavi has been booted from the operation at Opus One.and the wines have improved. There is usually far less substance to this wine, and the complete lack of sincerity and friendliness of its staff makes the whole experience not worth bothering. Basically, the reputation of Opus One lies solely on the marketing machine. It costs far more than what the wine quality actually usually merits, despite its "reputation". Daniel Cuvee Pahlmeyer (one of our favorite blends in the world) Blankiet Estate Robert Craig: Affinity Gemstone Sloan Pride: Reserve Claret Cardinale (another of the Kendall Jackson special wineries) Beaulieu Vineyards: Tapestry Vineyard 29 Regusci: Proprietary Red These don't even include the wines that are far more legendary in Napa that regularly take top honors and are far better regarded (but usually cost more): Abreu Araujo Bond Bryant Colgin Dalla Valle (Maya) Harlan Hundred Acre My point is this: I NEVER recommend friends to visit Opus One. ![]() In fact, I wouldn't say it is one of the most heralded wines in Napa Valley! For cabernet and cabernet blends, any of the following wineries consistently outperform Opus One and at similar or more reasonable prices: Verite: La Joie (owned by Kendall Jackson family, in Sonoma) Kapcsandy Family Dominus Peter Michael: Les Pavots (straddling Napa and Sonoma) Joseph Phelps: Insignia (one of the best wines annually in Napa) Lail Vineyards: J. It is NOT one of the most heralded wines in the world. (This, for me, stands in direct contract to the otherwise Vegas-like winery at Darioush, where we always send friends to visit while in Napa.) Opus One is the product of incredible marketing. As has been stated so many times herein, the staff obviously still tend to be incredibly pretentious and the surroundings, though impressive, leave one feeling cold. Many years ago, we visited Opus One during our first visit to Napa. My partner and I are serious wine fanatics-we belong to some of the most acclaimed and sought-after wine allocation lists in Napa and Sonoma (including Harlan Estate, Byrant Estate, Colgin, Abreu, Araujo, Kistler, Peter Michael, to name just a few). In researching Napa for friends, I happened to notice some wineries reviewed herein which I thought needed an another perspective. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The black outline refers to the image in the 35mm standard film format with a 2:3 aspect ratio (24mm:26mm) which is applied to a full-frame camera body while the red outline represents the image on the camera sensor of a crop body. The image appears in a rectangular shape when the light falls into the film. The shorter focal length of the full frame camera makes it easier to achieve the bokeh effect. And a 50mm lens on a full frame camera has a focal length of 50mm. A 50mm lens on an APS-C camera has an effective focal length of 75mm. Shooting from the same spot, the full-frame camera gives us less DoF than the crop sensor, for an equivalent focal length. Considering the crop factor, these two lenses give almost the same focal length: 135mm on a full frame body and 136mm on a crop body. APS-C relates back to the crop factor issue. For the same focused distance of 12 ft, the crop-sensor (left) has more DoF than the FF camera (right), with an equivalent focal length. The light coming through the aperture makes the image round as shown in the image below. If you're shooting with a Canon EF 50mm, it'll be (50x1.6) 80mm on a normal full-frame body right I'm also a street-photography-kinda guy, which I prefer going on 50mm lens than a 18-55 kit lens for shooting (while in a moving car). But the difference in depth of field with full frame vs. While FX is a full-frame sensor, DX is a crop-frame sensor. It is basic knowledge that will help you understand the fundamentals of all kinds of cameras.Ī 35mm film format involved capturing light rays, which has been the standard in film gauge since 1909 due to its balance in cost and image quality and has stuck ever since. Crop factor refers to the ratio of the 35mm sensor size to the crop-frame sensor. In addition, it contains specifications of each camera: Canon, Nikon, and Sony.īefore we talk further about the details and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of crop and full-frame cameras, let’s briefly learn about the 35mm standard film format. Focal length is the distance between the lens and the sensor, and it determines how much magnification and distortion you get in your images. This post will cover more details about crop and full-frame cameras leading you to make a wise choice when you purchase your camera later. On a full-frame camera this is 43mm and so typically a 50mm is. Full-frame is based on 35mm standard film format and crop is literally the image cropped as the name implies, creating a zoomed-in effect. A standard focal length for a camera is usually taken as the diagonal of the image frame. Both cameras refer to the actual, physical size of the digital sensor inside of the camera. The million-dollar question is should you get a crop or full-frame? Before making that decision, let’s learn the difference between these two. If you are planning to get a new camera, at some point you may start wondering which camera you really need. ![]() ![]() The number of transmission units expressing the ratio of any two powers is therefore ten times the common logarithm of that ratio. The decibel may be defined by the statement that two amounts of power differ by 1 decibel when they are in the ratio of 10 0.1 and any two amounts of power differ by N decibels when they are in the ratio of 10 N(0.1). The new transmission unit is widely used among the foreign telephone organizations and recently it was termed the "decibel" at the suggestion of the International Advisory Committee on Long Distance Telephony. This unit was employed up to 1923 when a new unit was adopted as being more suitable for modern telephone work. The introduction of cable in 1896 afforded a stable basis for a convenient unit and the "mile of standard" cable came into general use shortly thereafter. Since the earliest days of the telephone, the need for a unit in which to measure the transmission efficiency of telephone facilities has been recognized. The naming and early definition of the decibel is described in the NBS Standard's Yearbook of 1931: The bel is seldom used, as the decibel was the proposed working unit. It was named the bel, in honor of the telecommunications pioneer Alexander Graham Bell. In 1928, the Bell system renamed the TU into the decibel, being one tenth of a newly defined unit for the base-10 logarithm of the power ratio. The definition was conveniently chosen such that 1 TU approximated 1 MSC specifically, 1 MSC was 1.056 TU. 1 TU was defined such that the number of TUs was ten times the base-10 logarithm of the ratio of measured power to a reference power. In 1924, Bell Telephone Laboratories received favorable response to a new unit definition among members of the International Advisory Committee on Long Distance Telephony in Europe and replaced the MSC with the Transmission Unit (TU). ![]() A standard telephone cable was "a cable having uniformly distributed resistance of 88 ohms per loop-mile and uniformly distributed shunt capacitance of 0.054 microfarads per mile" (approximately corresponding to 19 gauge wire). 1 MSC corresponded to the loss of power over one mile (approximately 1.6 km) of standard telephone cable at a frequency of 5000 radians per second (795.8 Hz), and matched closely the smallest attenuation detectable to a listener. Until the mid-1920s, the unit for loss was Miles of Standard Cable (MSC). The decibel originates from methods used to quantify signal loss in telegraph and telephone circuits. In electronics, the gains of amplifiers, attenuation of signals, and signal-to-noise ratios are often expressed in decibels.Īn example scale showing power ratios x, amplitude ratios √ x, and dB equivalents 10 log 10 x. Instead, the decibel is used for a wide variety of measurements in science and engineering, most prominently in acoustics, electronics, and control theory. The bel was named in honor of Alexander Graham Bell, but the bel is seldom used. The definition of the decibel originated in the measurement of transmission loss and power in telephony of the early 20th century in the Bell System in the United States. The decibel scales differ by a factor of two, so that the related power and root-power levels change by the same value in linear systems, where power is proportional to the square of amplitude. When expressing root-power quantities, a change in amplitude by a factor of 10 corresponds to a 20 dB change in level. That is, a change in power by a factor of 10 corresponds to a 10 dB change in level. When expressing a power ratio, it is defined as ten times the logarithm in base 10. Two principal types of scaling of the decibel are in common use. For example, for the reference value of 1 volt, a common suffix is " V" (e.g., "20 dBV"). In the latter case, the numeric value expresses the ratio of a value to a fixed reference value when used in this way, the unit symbol is often suffixed with letter codes that indicate the reference value. The unit expresses a relative change or an absolute value. Two signals whose levels differ by one decibel have a power ratio of 10 1/10 (approximately 1.26) or root-power ratio of 10 1⁄ 20 (approximately 1.12). ![]() It expresses the ratio of two values of a power or root-power quantity on a logarithmic scale. The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement equal to one tenth of a bel ( B). For other uses, see Decibel (disambiguation). For use of this unit in sound measurements, see Sound pressure level. ![]() This article is about the logarithmic unit. ![]() ![]() Interaction needs to be intuitive so that it is easier to use and, above all, not burdensome. The result is that it becomes much easier to use this platform on different devices. Nox App Player can be used with devices such as AMD or X86. ![]() Compatibility with other devicesĬompatibility with other devices is another good feature of the tool. Consequently, it is a good option for those who want a reliable tool. This platform has several enhancements, as well as a proven track record in the industry. One of the user benefits of the Nox App Player is its reliability. This will make it possible, for example, to increase the size if it is deemed necessary. You can configure your keyboard to respond as if it were the screen of your smartphone and it is possible to create custom masks or to integrate CPU resources. The application offers multiple possibilities for configuration to adapt the experience to the user's needs. Games for the Android OS will be supported on this device. The following are notable cases in point: Lineage II: Revolution, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Vainglory, Fortnite Mobile and Hearthstone. The software is fully compatible with the most frequently downloaded mobile games. This makes a real difference, since you won't run the risk of spending money on an application that doesn't work. The advantages of this device over others are numerous, and it's good to get to know them: Freeĭownloading Nox App Player enables money to be saved. The advantages of the App over other productsĮmulators have emerged to facilitate work between different devices. This will allow you to run the desired application displayed as it would be on the device. ![]() When using the software, the user will see an Android tablet displayed on the computer desktop. Add to that the fact that it's free, and it's no wonder this software has made a name for itself. ![]() Nox App Player differs from other applications focused on a gamer audience. Therefore, it can be used for both leisure and work purposes. This application is used for downloading games, but can also be used for other applications. ![]() ![]() ![]() In February, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee appointed Janet Morrison as its new chief executive, who went on to negotiate the final two years of the community pharmacy contract in England. The new guidance came on the back of a plethora of cardiovascular outcome trial data in recent years and meant that people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, who also have cardiovascular disease or are at high risk of developing it, were offered a SGLT2 inhibitor in addition to metformin earlier in their treatment. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended a change in treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ![]() Guidance that would impact one of the largest patient groups in the UK was published. But the limited supply, short treatment window and small number of patient groups eligible to receive antivirals gave rise to concerns about whether they could really turn the tide on the pandemic.īy the end of the year, draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended Paxlovid but not molnupiravir or remdesivir as options for treating COVID-19 in adults on the grounds that they were not cost-effective. Paxlovid became the first-line treatment choice, followed by remdesivir, with molnupiravir pushed down to a third-line option.
![]() Selling skins on the Krunker Marketplace is another way to earn KR.Begging for KR codes will not work and is not recommended. Ways to get KR codes are to watch official Krunker streams, like tournaments, receive one from a Krunker-sponsored streamer, and privately from the developers.KR codes, also known as vouchers, can only be generated by the Krunker development team. Large amounts of KR can be claimed with one-time use codes.The fee will be deducted from your account in addition to the gifted amount. There is a 10% fee for gifting KR, for example, if you wanted gift 100 KR you would have to pay a 10kr fee. For example, you would visit the profile for "Kappuccin0" by going to, click the "Gift KR" button, and choose the desired amount of KR you wish to gift, with a minimum of 10 KR. To do this, go to their respective profile page via (spaces replaced with "_").How to gift KR to other players in Krunker.io (You must be level 30+ to use this feature).Īdded in v1.8.5, you can Gift KR to other people, although this is restricted to users above Level 30 to prevent abuse of this feature. As of update 2.4.0, these are the prices:Īlso note that KR prices often go on discounts, so stay tuned in the shop and buy KR for cheap when they're discounted! Gifting KR The requirement is to simply play a game (to prevent bots), click a popup confirming free KR, watch a video advertisement, and receive one Free KR spin.Īfter update v9, you can purchase KR with real money. The mapmaker must provide and replenish the KR themselves, to prevent any abuse.įree KR spin as of update 3.3.1, giving 5 KR.Īccounts over level 5 can claim Free KR every 12 hours. For example, a 100 KR prize for completing a parkour section. Mapmakers can deposit KR into their custom maps, which can be rewarded to players in different ways. ![]() Note: Premium costs 2,000 KR for 7 days, 7,500 KR for 30 days, 14,000 KR for 60 days, or 19,000 KR for 90 days.
![]() Every character falls into alphabetical order, by the way. The final button for each Fatality pertains to the following order of compatible consoles and their controllers – PS4 (DualShock 4)/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch (Right Joy-Con Controller or Pro Controller). Note: the listed inputs represent your character standing on the left side of the screen. Mortal Kombat 11 fully releases on April 23 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.NetherRealm Studios, Warner Bros. Players can also tag up to 10 moves to show on screen during fights removing the need to pause and look at the move list consistently. At the end of the final round, your opponent. Performing a Fatality To perform a fatality, you need to first beat your opponent. ![]() Mortal Kombat 11 also provides frame data for each move which is a helpful tip. Here’s how to execute Mortal Kombat 11’s finishing moves. Chain Reaction (Mid): Down, Forward, Back, Back Punch You're Next (Far): Back, Down, Down, Front Punch Demon Breath: Down, Forward, Front Kick (Amplify w/ R1) Demon Dash: Forward, Back, Back Punch (Amplify w/ R1) Death Spin: Down, Forward, Back Kick (Amplify w/ R1) (Air) Demon Slam: Down + L1 (Amplify w/ R1) (Air) Hell Port: Down, Back, Front Kick (Amplify w/ R1) Hell Port: Down, Back, Front Kick (Amplify w/ R1) Spear: Back, Forward, Front Punch (Amplify w/ R1) Hack And Slash: Front + Front Kick, Back Punch Wrath: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch + Back Kick Dark Soul: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch Soulless: Front + Back Kick, Back Punch, Front Kick Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Stage Fatalities & Inputs The Kollector, Forward, Up, Forward, Front Punch Kotal Kahn, Forward, Back, Down, Front. Inner Demon: Front + Back Kick, Back Punch Falling Ashes: Front + Front Kick, Back Kick Dark Soul: Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch The Killing: Back + Front Punch, Back Kick, Front Kick Haunted: Back + Front Punch, Back Kick, Front Punch Eternal Vengeance: Back + Front Punch, Back Kick Torment: Front Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch Boon's Main and Fire Breather Variations Back Throw: L1, or Front Kick + Front Punch Toward Throw: L1 + Forward, or Forward + Front Kick + Front Punch Corkscrew Kick: Up, Front Kick or Back Kick Fatality 1: Youre NextFatality 2: Chain ReactionBrutality 1: The KlassicBrutality 2: Spine RipperBrutality 3: CrispyBrutality 4: Clean CutBrutality 5: Behea. Spear Stab: Up, Front Punch or Back Punch If a move pertains to a specific variation, it will be noted. Updated on Follow Mortal Kombat 11 Mortal Kombat 11 Friendships are comical finishers added to the game in a free update alongside May 2020's Aftermath DLC. Here's Scorpion's full move list in the beta. Here are all of Scorpion's moves in the Mortal Kombat 11 closed beta.Ĭan't wait to play #MK11 after watching the Story Trailer? Make sure to sign up now for the March 15th-17th Stress Test at and read our FAQ here: /FB8dUzt0Kh- WB Games Support MaMortal Kombat 11 Scorpion Moves: Scorpion's Full Move List ![]() Each character has three variations, meaning there's 15 different characters essentially to try out. Players were granted access to the beta by pre-ordering the full game.įive characters are available in the closed beta: Baraka, Jade, Skarlet, Kabal and cover character Scorpion. Mortal Kombat 11 Scorpion moves were fully revealed Wednesday when the Mortal Kombat 11 closed beta went live. ![]() ![]() ![]() The tracking says it was delivered, but no package has arrived.Three days have passed since the latest estimated delivery date.You might be eligible for a refund request under the Amazon A-to-z Guarantee of protection in cases like these when you purchase third-party-seller items: Note that a seller has 48 hours to respond before you can contact Amazon to file a missing-package claim. After the prompt about what you need help with, choose the option for "An order I have placed." The program will lead you through the steps to resolve your issue. Then click on the "Ask a question" button, and Amazon's Seller Messaging Assistant program will likely pop up. If a third-party seller was responsible for the order, you should go to your orders and select the seller. If you opt for the latter, you'll need to enter your number, and click "Call me now" to talk to a representative by phone about your Amazon delivery problems. You can either click "Start chatting now" to interact with a bot, or click "Request call now" to get help over the phone. Select the type of issue you need help with, the order that's affected, that the order says delivered but isn't there, and that you need more help. When dealing with Amazon, go first to the "Customer Service" page. Either way, you'll want to have the order number handy. If it didn't go through the facility and was sold by a third-party seller, contact the seller directly. If the package arrived at an Amazon facility or the carrier facility, contact Amazon with the delivery complaint Amazon also has a page with carrier contact info if you'd like to reach out to the carrier directly. Who should you call? Consult your tracking information. If your Amazon package hasn't arrived after those 48 hours, you should either contact Amazon to report the missing package, or get in touch with the carrier or third-party seller. In 'rare cases,' Amazon packages show as delivered up to 48 hours prior to their actual arrival. If you're within that window, wait to see if your order shows up - it could still be en route. In "rare cases," Amazon packages show as delivered up to 48 hours prior to their actual arrival. If your Amazon package shows as delivered but you can't find it, don't panic! Amazon recommends first checking the delivery details - ensure the address is correct, check the porch or garage, and see whether one of your neighbors accepted your order. How to Report a Missing Package to Amazon The only real exception should be standard international shipments, and perhaps certain items sold by Amazon Marketplace sellers. Most Amazon orders are trackable once the packages have shipped. SEE ALSO: How to Get an Amazon Refund for a Late Delivery If you'd rather not have Amazon take photos of your property, you can opt out by contacting customer service. It'll send you a photo to confirm the delivery has been made when a package is left unattended. Note that map tracking is disabled for wish list or gift orders to protect the recipient's privacy.Īmazon Photo on Delivery is another shipping service that can come in handy. You can then see the remaining number of stops the driver has before the delivery arrives at your door. On the day of delivery, click "Track package" from your Amazon account, shipment confirmation email, or the notification on Amazon's app. ![]() Looking for something more robust? Amazon Map Tracking is a feature that allows you to track the real-time progress of select packages delivered by Amazon. Amazon Map Tracking allows you to follow the real-time progress of select Amazon packages.įor delivered packages, you can also see delivery info and specifics on where the package was left: for example, "near the front door" or "inside the residence's mailbox." Keep in mind this may be dependent on the delivery person noting such details, so not every shipment may have this crucial information. ![]() ![]() ![]() Try using a table or even boxes to block out the space for a few days – it’s a great way to work out how an island will impact the room’s flow. It gave it an aged look that worked with all the imperfections. Normally im not a huge fan of glaze over white or cream paint, but this one looks perfect with the glaze. Afterpainted Summer White by SW, distressed and glazed. For example, to incorporate seating on an island, we would suggest a minimum of 1.2m between a breakfast bar and a wall or furniture,’ says Richard.ĭon’t install an island for the sake of it they have to play a vital role in cooking efficiency (preferably multiple roles) and not get in the way. There were a lot of little things that were tricky that made this vanity take a little longer than usual. ‘It is all about proportions and practicality the room needs to work ergonomically and have enough space to move around. If you don't have a lot of space, you might be thinking your kitchen is too small for an island – but this may not be the case. It makes it kind of aged.but not overly aged as. Integrating cooking appliances into the island puts them at the centre of the action – even better if there is space for bar-style seating too so guests can socialise while the food is prepared,' adds Daniel Bowler, Director of Eggersmann UK. 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Vintage Spotlight: Waterfall Style Furniture. ‘The kitchen is the heart of the home social life, and it’s important to consider the comfort of the cook. Painted Art Deco Waterfall Vanity - Etsy join a community doing good. ‘Even in small kitchens, a kitchen island is a fantastic way to maximize space, as you can make it as multi-functional as possible by incorporating integrated appliances and smart storage solutions,’ says Darren Watts, Showroom Development and Design Director at Wren Kitchens. Here we added weights at the back for balance and a smooth experience when opening the drawers.’ Magnus took the vertical detail up a level by incorporating a stripe into the liquid brass painted wall units – adding a touch of ritzy glamor. ‘Bear in mind that battening will add weight to drawer fronts. ‘The deeper the battens the more dramatic the aesthetic,’ says lead designer Magnus Nilsson. ![]() The surface of this island by Blakes London features drawers with deep battened fronts. Here are a ton of ideas for how to paint a dresser with step by step tutorials.A modern twist on traditional fluting, ribbed designs take a more angular, geometric direction. Update just the top of the dresser with paint or contact paper.Remove decorative finishes you don’t love.Fresh coat of paint – single color or two toned look.Measurements: 42 across the front 18 deep 30. I love getting dressers at the thrift store, garage sales, or estate sale and giving them furniture makeovers! It’s an easy DIY project to: This vanity set has been painted with quality paints and dcor waxes and sealed resulting in a durable finish. So many decisions! So much potential to give it new life!īe sure to check my full tutorial on how to paint a dresser. What color? A pattern? Multiple colors? Oh my! FREE shipping Art Deco Waterfall Vanity without Mirror, 5 Drawer Vintage Dresser on Wheels, 1930s Make-up Table, Natural Wood Dressing Table on wheels (12) 1,312. Now, you need to decide what you want to paint it to look like. Ok, so you have an old dresser that you have decided that you want to paint for a furniture makeover. ![]() Looking for ideas for painting a dresser? I have rounded up a TON of examples of painted dressers to inspire you today! ![]() ![]() ![]() While the trends will inevitably shift from 2014 Tumblr to whichever style grabs the attention of young people next, the implications of this era and it’s resurgence will remain. This need for control combined with the aesthetic’s negative impact on body image could contribute to an upsurge in eating disorders – which we already know have been increasing during the pandemic. ![]() When life events feel unpredictable, people may cling for something tangible, like weight or appearance, to have control over. Helplessness, especially when coupled with the specific 2014 Tumblr nostalgia, can be a risky mindset as it is a common underlying factor in the development of eating disorders. But like times of crisis can make us pine for the past, anxiety and hopelessness can arise as our experiences feel out of our immediate control. ![]() We experience nostalgia in times of crisis (like an ongoing pandemic), and tend to view the past through rose-colored glasses. Highlight reels of 2014 Tumblr posted on TikTok make me reminisce about the past, but what I often forget is how my own body image issues throughout adolescence and young adulthood were at first rooted in my desire to look more like the people idealized online – my need to shrink myself. When late Gen-Zers say, “ I wish I was a teen in 2014,” they’re overlooking the reality of their words. To me, this suggests that it’s revival isn’t just rooted in nostalgia for our youth, but is tied to the romanticization of the ‘Tumblr girl’ stereotypes. While those of us who were teenagers in 2014 may look back and feel nostalgia over the grunge Tumblr aesthetic, late Gen-Zers - the main group behind it’s return - weren’t there to live through it. Last August, G-Eazy came out with a follow up track to his 2014 song “ Tumblr Girls,” which is best recognized by its opening lyrics, “ I’m in love with these Tumblr girls / With skinny waists and drug habits.” The new single “Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)” reuses his infamous first verse as the bridge the repetition of the “skinny waist” description continues the stereotype that only thin people can fit the aesthetic. This revival doesn’t just exist within the confinements of TikTok, but is happening in the larger pop-culture world as well. The frequent appearance of glamorized Tumblr content on TikTok could promote unhealthy behaviors by strengthening the idea of a “perfect,” yet often unattainable, body. When messaging centered around thinness is hard to avoid, values that wrongfully prefer smaller bodies can begin to seep into one’s own belief system and damage an individual’s self-image. Similarly, content surrounding the hopeful nostalgia for 2014 Tumblr’s aesthetic can easily overtake one’s feed. Algorithms generate posts based on what users interact with most, so once an individual engages with a video that promotes unhealthy body image or habits, it keeps returning. Glamorizing this era of Tumblr seemingly indicates the continued prioritization of smaller bodies in today’s body standards, even as a new generation of young people visit these styles.Īnd, some weight-focused content on current social media feels inescapable. Despite cultural shifts increasingly pushing self-love in mainstream media, fatphobia and persisting beauty standards continuously dominated the online space. Loopholes, such as misspelling the word or formulating new hashtags with code-words, allowed the content to remain accessible through other means. However, that didn’t stop these communities from populating the sites. Thinspo became so widespread early on that Tumblr, along with Instagram and Pinterest, banned the hashtag in April 2012. Not having a thigh gap like those celebrated on Tumblr was a cause of insecurity for many, and in pursuing the look on Tumblr, many young people turned to “thinspo” - or inspiration on how to be skinnier. It wasn’t necessarily a pursuit of how edgy you could look in your black tights, but the competition of how well your clothes accentuated your thigh gap. The focus of 2014 Tumblr fashion hardly fell on the clothes themselves, but more so on the body behind them. ![]() |
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