Tuesday, October 05, 2004
A series of Ben Day dots
Today I learnt a few words! Once more I am that wide-eyed innocent little girl who realises that the world is enormous and full of waiting-to-be-discovered surprises. I am standing in a pretty pink frock and open-toed sandals, giggling delightfully as the adults tell me new things in that matter-of-fact tone and severe facial expression. All these small cautionary tales.The words!
Doujinshi: the japanese word for fanfiction based on manga. I have always known that 'yaoi' referred to male-male relationships of overt sexual nature, and 'shonen-ai' pointed to male-male relationships of a more emotional, immature nature; whilst the females got 'yuri' and 'shojo-ai' respectively. Doujinshi is not interesting, and perhaps worth writing/reading, unless it involves the above 'lemons'.
Slash: the english word for fanfiction with narratives involving homosexual relationships between protagonists of a TV series/film/cult whatever.
Vanitas: particularly popular during the Baroque, or more generally in 16-17th century Western art. An image or element in a painting, like skulls, flowers, bubbles, timepieces or guttering candles, which compel viewers to contemplate their mortality and remind them of the fultility of earthly achievements.
Because we are all going to die anyway.
One of the things I have learnt in this process of growing up, and discovering the secrets of the world adults walk in.
lux at 3:28 pm