Hello, I’m new to the tattoo world and I’m looking to get a tattoo just some fine line cursive writing. I have a deeper brown complexion so I was wondering if there’s anyone in the Orlando Florida area that can tattoo on dark skin and do fine line work as well. I’m pretty open to anything. I just wanna smooth and easy tattoo experience. Also what are some red flags in tattoo shops? I want to go into an experience and not feel completely stupid for not knowing anything.

I just came from a reading with a psychic medium and they pretty much told me nothing and got everything wrong. I'm quite disappointed because I do believe in psychics and the spirit world and this woman is regarded as the best psychic in the area and has lots of glowing reviews saying she gets names accurate and is amazing. She's been on TV and is somewhat of a celeb in the area. She's expensive too so I was pretty hopeful.
She started off asking me where I was from, if I had a boyfriend and what my job was...I was thinking em...I thought you were meant to know that stuff? Then says "who recently lost a baby in the family?" I was like "no one?". Then she started spouting off names "who is carl? collin? william? nicholas? richard?" like she just kept going and I was saying no to all of them because they were wrong and I have a small family. It was obvious she was guessing and I was kinda embarrassed for her. She told me my boyfriend works in a restaurant as if that was a fact and I was like "no actually, he works remote" and then doubled down saying "then who works in a restaurant?" and I literally don't know anyone who does so i was like...."no one I know of?" then said "who was gonna get a tattoo?" again....no one I know of. She said "who's birthday is in august?"...no one. She said "what's the connection with 3? are you one of 3 siblings or your mom or dad?"....nope. She also said "who has knee problems?" no one... I guess she got unlucky with me having a small family and her usual tactics didn't work. I was beginning to realise I had wasted my time and money.
Throughout the whole reading I was hoping to get a message from my deceased grandparents but there was nothing. I understand psychics may interpret things incorrectly sometimes or get messages mixed up but I mean, she literally didn't get anything right...at all. Not one name, nothing. It's not like she's some poor lady either trying to make a few bucks, she lives in a massive house and is obviously wealthy and has been doing readings for decades so I thought she was legit.
She asked to see pictures of my relatives so I showed her. Then when the reading was over and nothing was really said, she said she wanted to give me another reading next month free of charge and to send her the pictures of my family. When I left I did send her the pics. Is she just offering me a free reading so I don't leave a bad review? Do you think she's trying to use the pics to reverse image search online??
It's really made me doubt this whole psychic thing and I'm not sure I believe it anymore.

You are a freshman in high school who has come back from school after having a long day of boring ass school. You got the absolute shit beat out of you by some dude name zentavion Jones, and you are tired of school, so you go to the app store like usual and find more gwmes to play. All the game options look boring till you see one in particular called "Rampage and destruction." You decide to download the game out of curiosity, add once it's finished downloading, you go into the game. The loading screen is orange and black, and after 5 seconds, white words pop up that say "total destruction." Then, afterwords, it says, "Before you play the game, here are some words of caution." These are the rules that flash after that last sentence:
1.There are npcs already in the game for you to kill, and you can spawn npcs too, but if you see any of these npcs, don't spawn them:
1B.Void:Void is an all black npc with no facial features or anything. If you accidently spawn.tjis npc, you have 15 seconds to kill it, or else your screen will go black, and you will be pulled into your device forever to live in a void.
1C:NPC105:This npc takes the form of a yellow npc with a smiley face on it. If you spawn this npc, usually like a void, you gotta kill it, except instead of 15 seconds, you have 10 seconds. If you don't kill this npc in 10 seconds, you will have a nightmare of a smiley face following you around. If it touches you, then you will die in the dream, and if you die in the dream, you die in real life.
1D.William:This npc is based on a real-life person (refer to rule 15 for a description of William). It takes the appearance of a man with brown hair, a blue shirt that says "It still hurts", black shorts and black shoes. If you spawn this npc, there's no helping you. No matter what you do, you will be found with 4 gunshot wounds to the head and 1 to the chest with a tattoo on your forehead that says, "I hate myself."

1. Do not use the gun called the "m1 garand." We didn't add that gun do the game, and players who used it supposedly would be found with a bayonet stuck in their heart.
   
2. If you see an npc and one of them resembles you, then close the game and don't play it for the rest of the day.
   
3. If a slowed version of "every breath you take" by the police starts plating, get off whatever device you're on, and go under the covers for 15 minutes. We never added music, especially not that song.
   
4. If the npc's start talking, then apologize to your device 10 times, and then the bug should be fixed. If it's not, then smash your device.
   
5. The game has pics of dead bodies on things like structures, which is normal, but if you see dead bodies of celebrities, mass killers, etc. Delete the game and never download it back unless you wanna be one of the people in the pictures. The pictures people recall seeing most are pictures of xxxtentacion, king von, stephen paddock, and David katz
   
6. When it comes to melee weapons, do not use the katana. Using this weapon on any npc will decapitate you instead of the npc.
   

8.You can make maps in this game and have people play them but if you make maps based on real life events (9/11, columbine massacre, boston marathon bombing, sandy hook, waco seige, norway attacks, etc) we will personally come to you house and make sure the police find you with your body parts missing.

1. If you see an all white npc, don't do anything to it. Anything you do to it will be done to you.
   
2. This game has a multi-player mode, but do not turn on your mic if you do play it. Most of the multi-player people are not human, about 95%.
   
3. If you see anything on a building/wall that says "look behind you," don't look behind you. You will be met with a man in all black with sharp claws who will use them to rip your heart out.
   
4. If after playing the game, you see black figures in the corner of your eyes, just ignore them. They're only real if you perceive them to be.
   
5. If the sky in the game turns red, do not look outside your window for 7 minutes and 43 seconds unless you wanna be met with a scary smile that devours your soul.
   
6. If you see a man with a knife with a "total destruction shirt" in front of you, act like you don't see him. If he knows you see him, that knife will be the last thing you see.
   
7. William is a teenage boy around 14 years old who loved things like video games and anime. He got beat up at school because of his interests. He also got no girls because of these factors too. One day on the faithful night of December 12th 2014 4 dudes came and beat him to near death with multiple objects. This lead to william running home finding a gun and shooting himself. His spirit now haunts the game and its players.
   

These are the rules for the game turn the fuck back while you still can. The moment you click the orange button that days "ok" you have already sealed your own fate for how you wanna go out.

2 years later...
Place: A house in Gangseo
Zygarde: I'm going off!
A tall, pale-skinned teenager wearing a high school uniform stood at the entrance. His uniform included a red blazer, a white shirt, and black pants. The boy had white hair in a double curtain that ended in green streaks. He had heterochromia, with his left eye blue and his right eye grey. He wore round glasses that sat firmly on his nose.
[North Gangseo (No 5): "Commander" Zygarde Lee]: 192 cm, 88 kg; ???, ???, A+ (Awakened), S+, ???
Hae-in: Say bye to Daddy!
A 2-year-old was sitting down and pouting. She had chubby cheeks and big round eyes -- the colours taking after her father. She has black hair like her mother. She was wearing a light blue onesie.
Her mother had short black hair and black eyes. She wore round glasses like her husband. She had tattoos on her arms and back. She wore a white waffle T-shirt and black shorts that ended just above the knees.
[Hae-in Kim]: ???, ???, A(Awakened), B, ??? [Yeon Hwa Lee] ???,???, S,???,???
Yeon Hwa toddles over and hugs Zygarde's leg. She looks up with big eyes, pleading silently for Zygarde not to go.
Zygarde lifts her and nuzzles her — Yeon giggles.
Zygarde: Oh what will I do with you?
Zygarde and Yeon both look at Hae-in with puppy dog eyes.
Zygarde: Hon- Hae-in: No. Zygarde: But I haven't even- Hae-in: No. Zygarde (whispering): Time to pull that move Yeon! Zygarde and Hwa Yeon (eyes sparkling): M-mama... Hae-in (deadpan): No means no. Hwa Yeon (pouting): Bwummer... Zygarde: You evil woman. You want to separate my daughter from me!
Hae-in sighed and ruffled their heads. She smiled.
Hae-in: The both of you...
Zygarde gave Yeon back to Hae-in. Yeon grabbed his finger.
Yeon: Papa... Zygarde: Yeon... Hae-in: Enough with the drama! You're gonna be late brat! Zygarde: Fine :(
Zygarde runs off, blowing a kiss to his daughter and wife. His daughter squealed and his wife cringed.
A while later...
Place: North Gangseo Office: The Guards
[North Gangseo (No 4):"???" ???]
A jovial teenager hugged Zygarde. He had bright orange hair and a scar on his face. He had olive green eyes and a wide smile. He wore an unbuttoned red blazer and black pants.
Zygarde: Yo! ??? (4): Zy!
The men gave each other a bear hug.
Zygarde: How's our "Lu Bu" doing? "Lu Bu": Great!
[North Gangseo (No 4): "Lu Bu" Evan Yang]: 182 cm, 99 kg; ???, ???, A+ (Awakened), D, ???
Behind him, a few men were sitting on the floor, playing a game of Uno.
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force A]): Samgawi Gonchung]: 165 cm, 62 kg; S-, A+, A, A+, S-
Appearance: Pale skin, long Black Hair and green eyes. Outfit similar to Zygarde.
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force B]): Jun Hao]: 185 cm, 82 kg; S+, S, A+, C, S+
Appearance: Pale skin, black hair, crew cut and red eyes. Has a scar on his face over his right eye. Outfit similar to Zygarde.
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force C]): Seojun Ha]: 155 cm, 54 kg; S+, SS-, B(Awakened), B, S
Appearance: Pale skin, grey hair with white highlights, wolf cut and grey eyes. He wears a brown contact lens and Has a scar on his face. Outfit similar to Zygarde.
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force D]): Jinun Kang]: 178 cm, 76 kg; S, S-, A, C, S
Appearance: Pale skin, blue hair, brown eyes. Outfit similar to Zygarde.
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force E]): Wooseok Shin]: 177 cm, 68 kg; S, S+, A, B, A
Appearance: Tanned skin, black hair, green eyes. Outfit similar to Zygarde.
???: We aren't late, are we?
A group of men waltzed into the room.
[North Gangseo (No 6): "The Scourge" Kai Jin Ma]: 185 cm, 90 kg; ???, ???, A(Awakened), B+, ???
Appearance: Blond hair, heterochromia -- green and yellow, pale skin. Has a scar on his lip. The outfit consists of a half-slack black shirt and black pants with an Armani belt.
[North Gangseo (No 7): "Swordsman" William Texiter]: 188 cm, 90 kg; ???, ???, S(Awakened), A, ???
Appearance: Black hair tied up in a man bun, black eyes, pale skin. Has a scar covering his left cheek. White T-shirt with black pants and a black parka hoodie. Has a belt with a sheath that holds his sword.
[North Gangseo (No 8): "Tactician" Oh Yechan]: 189 cm, 92 kg; ???, ???, B+(Awakened), S, ???
Appearance: Blue hair, ice-blue eyes, pale skin. The outfit consists of black pants with black straps (overalls) and a striped green shirt.
[North Gangseo (No 9): "Six Fingers" Seongji Yun]: 180 cm, 92 kg; ???, ???, S(Awakened), B, ???
Appearance: Black Hair in a wolf cut, black eyes, pale skin. Has 14 fingers and 14 toes. Wears a black singlet and denim-blue pants. A white windbreaker is tied
[North Gangseo (No 10): "Vanguard" Kim Seol Jin]: 184 cm, 79 kg; ???, ???, B(Awakened), C, ???
Appearance: Long purple hair, red eyes, pale skin. His outfit consists of a blood-red shirt and black dress pants.
Zygarde: Great. We can start the meeting.
Zygarde's men stood behind "Lu Bu", and the rest of the executives sat down and Zygarde started his meeting.
Zygarde revealed his first slide. How much territory they had gained over the past 2 months leading to the summit.
Zygarde (pointing): Here is the "DMZ" or "Maginot Line". Our progress has been halted ever since Brad of Big Deal showed up. Numbers 19 and 20 were sent to infiltrate. We have not heard from them ever since.
Yechan: Could they have betrayed us?
Zygarde: No clue. Their territories are under No 18 right now. Execs below them are scrambling to the border and reinforcing the line. Word has it the South is regrouping and preparing to launch an offensive.
Seol Jin (stands up): We should start moving then. What are we waiting for?
[North Gangseo (No 10): "Vanguard" Kim Seol Jin]: LR+, LR, B(Awakened), C, LR+
Yechan (patting Seol Jin on the shoulder): Calm down.
[North Gangseo (No 8): "Tactician" Oh Yechan]: UR, LR+, B+(Awakened), S, UR
Zygarde: I understand your concerns Seol Jin. But please listen to what I have to say.
Zygarde pointed to the map once more.
Zygarde: Thanks to the efforts of "Lu Bu" and the action force leaders, we have established footholds in Ojeon-dong, Oseo-dong and Gaehwa-dong.
"Lu Bu" reclined his chair and flicked his sunglasses. The men surrounding him did the same.
Yun: Jokesters.
Zygarde: Samgawi. You're up.
Samgawi took the position of Zygarde and began his presentation.
Samgawi: Thank You. As he mentioned, we've taken care of most of the regions. Using this, we could cross over the line and attack the very heart of the South -- Naebalsan-dong.
Samgawi also pointed at Bucheon.
Samgawi: Very soon, we may even be able to take over Bucheon.
William: Well what about the original plan of going through Haneul Park?
Samgawi: That will be done too -- a two-pronged attack. The 5 greats are on it.
Zygarde stepped in.
Zygarde: Our job is to support them.
Zygarde: Action
Zygarde: Kai. William Action Force A and B. Haneul Park.
[North Gangseo (No 6): "The Scourge" Kai Jin Ma]: LR, UR+, A(Awakened), B+, LR
[North Gangseo (No 7): "Swordsman" William Texiter]: LR, LR, S(Awakened), A, UR+
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force A]): Samgawi Gonchung]: S-, A+, A, A+, S-
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force B]): Jun Hao]: S+, S, A+, C, S+
Samgawi's potential is peaking Jun Hao's potential is peaking
Zygarde: Yun. Yechan. Action Force D and E. Gogang-dong.
[North Gangseo (No 8): "Tactician" Oh Yechan]: UR+, LR, B+(Awakened), S, UR+
[North Gangseo (No 9): "Six Fingers" Seongji Yun]: UR+, UR+, S(Awakened), B, LR+
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force D]): Jinun Kang]: S, S-, A, C, S
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force E]): Wooseok Shin]: S, S+, A, B, A
Zygarde: Evan. Seol-jin. Action Force C. Me. Naebalsan-dong.
[North Gangseo (No 4): "Lu Bu" Evan Yang]: LR+, UR+, A+ (Awakened), D, LR+ (Resting)
[North Gangseo (No 5): "Commander" Zygarde Lee]: UR+, UR+, A+ (Awakened), S+, UR+
[North Gangseo (No 10): "Vanguard" Kim Seol Jin]: LR+, LR, B(Awakened), C, LR+
[North Gangseo (Personal Executive [Head of Action Force C]): Seojun Ha]: S+, SS-, B(Awakened), B, S
Zygarde: The fall of the South will be imminent.
Zygarde's potential is fighting its limits!

Over 10 years ago I got my first tattoo, a (modified) quote from the poem ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henly: “We are the masters of our fates, we are the captains of our souls” to remind myself that I am in control of my life and even through dark times I will survive.
Years later, from 2016-2019 I had a gambling problem that cost me every dime in my bank account. I was using Bitcoin and had bought some when it was $4,000, which would’ve been worth hundreds of thousands today but I bet it on online blackjack. Finally, after a night of losing $5,000 (and losing a couple hundred the next week) I went to the tattoo shop and got a tattoo of that day, the day I quit.
Then, in 2021 I was furloughed from my job and working a different job making much less money and working on my MBA. I stifled my pain with drinking and going to strip clubs and paying for online cam shows. I finally decided that was enough too, and got a tattoo of the day I quit strip clubs/cam shows underneath the gambling tattoo.
Drinking was a different beast though, because It’s so ubiquitous, socially acceptable, etc., but I knew it was a problem when I was binge drinking by myself several times a week. I tried to limit myself, told myself ‘only drink socially’ , ‘only drink up to 4 drinks if I’m by myself’, tried medication and therapy, but it was the one goal I couldn’t achieve on my goal board. It was in the back if my mind but I kept it going.
I always told myself it wasn’t that bad cause it wasn’t affecting my work but early last month I binge drank again and had to call in sick. Then I knew it wasn’t friends making me do it, it wasn’t just cause alcohol is everywhere, it’s me and I need to take control of my life. So I went to the tattoo shop that day listening to ‘Not Afraid’ and got a tattoo of the day I quit.
For those with intense, all-or-nothing personalities like me, doing something drastic may be the only option. For me it was a tattoo on my body I can’t get rid of. I hope I won’t need to get any more tattoos after this, but I finally feel like someone I’m proud of. But I’ve been forced to deal with some emotions and stressors I used to numb with alcohol, and have cried a lot. It’s not easy, but friends help.
Hoping everyone else here finds a solution too, you deserve it for yourself.

Chapter 2: Detention
The four vehicles parked in the school’s parking lot. Fred, Shaggy, Velma, and Daphne barely knew each other. But this moment was a turning point in their lives, for better or worse. The four entered Coolsville High, barely noticing each other. Fred went to the locker room, Shaggy to the janitor’s closet, Velma to the science lab, and Daphne to the cosmetology lab. Fred was stopped by a cheerleader with bright blonde hair. She was Shanon Wetherby, descendant of William Weatherby. He was a rich benefactor and one of Coolsville’s founding fathers. “Why didn’t you call me last night? I was waiting for you.” she said, running her hand across his chest. Fred swatted her hand away. “It was a mistake, Shanon.. You're with Red. I-” as he began, a man grabbed him and slammed him into the wall. He had dark red hair and wore a green vest, white tank top, and torn jeans. He also had a tattoo of a heart with a knife through it on his bicep. His name was Redford Harrington. Red for short. “You think you can sleep with my girl and get away with it, you motherfucker!” Red yelled, punching Fred in the gut. Fred fell before getting up just to get punched in the face. “STAY DOWN, JONES!” Red yelled. As Fred felt the blood drip from his nose, he got up as Red turned away. “Hey, Red.” Fred said. As he turned around, Fred punched him in the face, breaking his nose and knocking him out. Just then, the team’s coach, Jax Minner, walked in. “The hell?! JONES! OFFICE! NOW!” he yelled. Fred got his bag and moved down the hall.
Daphne was working in the car shop, trying to perfect the new engine she had developed. A universal piece, it was a twin-pump engine that could ionize the fuel, supercharging it to allow increased speed. At base, the engine could push a car to 500 mph, a van to half that. She was tightening a bolt on another specialized part when her stuff caught fire. Daphne quickly used the extinguisher. It was too late, as the sprinkler went off. Meanwhile, Shaggy was sitting in the closet of the science lab. Outside, Velma Dinkley was working on a science project with several of her classmates: Gibby Norton, Marcie Fleach, Howard Roberts, and Verona Dempsey. Gibby was an expert in robotics. Since he was a kid, he was building little trinkets out of tv and car parts. Right now, he was working on an advanced reflective fabric. Its planned use was to make an invisible suit. There was Marcie, an expert chemist. Between her experiments with rare elements from the Coolsville mines and her advanced aphrodisiac called Aphrodite’s Kiss, she was a genius. At the moment, she was working on a form of super helium. Strong enough to make titanium float like a feather. Unfortunately, it had the distinct smell of hot dog water. There was Howard, an amateur musician. He loved sound, and loved the work of H.P Haitcroft. Specifically his novel The Shrieking Madness of Char Gar Gothakon. Using this as inspiration, he began working on the military application of sonic energy, namely with the S.C.E.A.M (Sonic Resonance Cannon/Electrically Anodized Mask). It was a mask protected by an electric field, essentially anodizing it. This was done to shielded the wearer from the helmet's emitters, which emitted powerful sonic pulses as a form of echolocation. It could be redirected to release the sonic energy as a weaponized blast.
Lastly, there was fashion expert Verona Dempsey. She was incredibly jealous of Velma. She was working on an unstable fabric that could stretch infinitely. They all had job offers: Gibby from the Crownley Corporation. Marcie from Quest Labs, Howard from Destroido Corp., and Verona from Blake Fashion. Everyone had somewhere to go but Velma. She was developing a radar sensor built to track paranormal signatures. But she never got it to work. Shaggy found it cool. He sat in the closet, smoking a blunt. Usually, this would go unnoticed. But Verona was well aware of Shaggy’s habit. As soon as Shaggy lit his blunt, the fire sprinklers went off. Most projects were fine: the electric field on the SCEAM protected it, water can’t really affect helium, and the fabrics were waterproof. But Velma’s short circuited, causing a fire. Shaggy fumbled out of the closet to help her out. “Jinkies! How long have you been there?!” she said in shock. Everyone but the two have left the room. Shaggy instinctively poured water on it, causing it to spread. “Like, shit, man!” he yelled as the science teacher, Professor MIchael Pomfrit, came in and put it out. “BOTH OF YOU! OFFICE! NOW!” he yelled, pointing to the hall. The same thing occurred with Daphne by the school mechanic Max Minner.
The same four kids who entered the school were now walking to Principal Deedle’s office. “Fighting, two fires, and smoking weed.” he said, rubbing his brow. “How the hell did you four manage to cause so many problems this early in the morning?” he said. “Like, bad luck.” Shaggy said. Deedle shook his head. “Detention. Tonight. But first, the Sheriff requested your help. Consider it community service. Right outside of town, there was an….accident. A suit of armor was being transported to the museum. It didn’t make it. The police don’t have enough room to transport it. I believe Mr. Rogers has a van.” he said. “You gotta be kidding me, this is cruel and unusual punishment.” Fred said. “The Sheriff said he would wave your assault charges and Mr. Rogers’ charges of possession and using an illegal substance.” Deedle responded. Fred sighed. “Have fun, kids.” he said, dismissing them. The day proceeded as normal, except for two things. One, Fred was shunned. Everybody looked at him like he was a bad guy. Secondly, at the end of the day, the four got a call. When they answered, they heard the same message. “Mysterium Incorporatus. Reprehendo Vehiculum.” Then it hung up. “My latin is rusty. But it sounds like Mystery Incorporated. Check the vehicle. Does he mean-?” Velma said The four looked to each other and ran to Shaggy’s van. As they opened the back door, they saw Scooby-Doo passed out on the carpet. On the dash, was an envelope with a wax seal of a question mark. Fred opened the envelope. It read: Dear children. My name is Vincent Van Ghoul. You may know me from my books. But that’s part of the story. Monsters are real. My organization, Mystery Incorporated, is dedicated to protecting the world from the supernatural. But, we’re stretched thin. So I come to you with an offer. Join the cause. But I understand skepticism. Go to the malt shop. Follow this through to the end. Sincerely, Vincent Van Ghoul. “Raggy, rhat's rong.” Scooby-Doo asked, waking up. “I don’t know dude. But things are getting weird.” Shaggy said. “Fred, I’m too baked to drive. Can you?” he asked. Fred nodded as everyone loaded into the car. Velma started tweaking with her device as the gang drove off on their greatest journey

So one of my good friends is getting married on May 25 2024.. since i am best man i have decided to ask the wonderful randomactsofcards members to help me celebrate the wonderful union. Okay so she likes Toby Mac, he's a Christian artist that used to be the front man for DC Talk (she did not necessarily like Jesus Freak). The bride: She repurposed old costume jewelry into crafts that she makes as gifts for others. Loves Dr. Pepper She plays Woodoku every night before she sleeps And she really loves her boys Daniel, David, and William. There's another stepchild that lives in Florida. But their names are all tatted on her arm. She loves tattoos also has like 30 of them The Groom: Reformed Theology (Sproul, Spurgeon, Calvin, Augustine, Bunyan, etc) Especially Tornadoes I have a long career established caring for the elderly The Bible Sean Taylor If you need/want more information just dm moi and ill gladly provide.. i am looking forward to see what you wonderful people come up with.. the only thing i ask is please make sure you write your reddit screen name on the outside of the envelope so i dont have to ruin the card to post a proper thank you here. I am having the cards mailed to me to be given to the happy couple on there wedding day.. aka the only address i am providing is my own.. LET ME BE CLEAR THE MAIL/ CARD is coming to me and ill hand over what ever i receive to the happy couple on the big day.

Hi There,
About 9 months ago, or so, I made a list of all of the villains I predicted the Vile Eye would cover for the remainder of 2023, and I ended up getting a good many of them correct. I have once again made a list of all the characters I suspect will be covered this year. So far I have been right on all of the picks this year save for the Late Night with the Devil movie and John Wick Chapter 1. Here's my picks for the rest of the year and most of the picks in 2025.
Characters:

• Nyarlathotep (Lovecraftian Mythos)
• God of War
• Pablo Escobar (Narcos)
• Captain Walker (Spec Ops The Line)
• Vecna (Stranger Things)
• Rameses (The Prince of Egypt)
• Biff Tannen (Back to the Future)
• Parasite
• Eric Cartman (South Park)
• Death (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish)
• Chrollo Lucilfer (Hunter x Hunter)
• Mason Verger (Hannibal Rising)
• William Afton (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
• Daemon Targaryen (House of the Dragon)
• Tom Ripley (The Talented Mr. Ripley)
• Homelander (The Boys)
• Napoleon (Animal Farm)
• Sephiroth (Final Fantasy)
• Howard Ratner (Uncut Gems)
• Whiterose (Mr. Robot)
• Saruman (Lord of the Rings)
• Drive
• Franklin Saint (Snowfall)
• Howard Payne (Speed)
• Boyz n the Hood
• Pearl from X
• Chucky from Child’s Play
• Inspector Javert from Les Miserables
• Samara Morgan from The Ring
• Princess Mononoke
• Jax Teller from Sons of Anarchy
• Micah Bell from Red Dead Redemption 2
• Do The Right Thing
• Frank Underwood from House of Cards
• John Fitzgerald (The Revenant)
• Count Dracula (Bram Stroker’s Dracula)
• The Bedlam (Coraline)
• The NFFA from The Purge)
• Petyr Baelish (Game of Thrones)
• Hisoka (Hunter x Hunter)
• Prisoners
• The Green Mile
• Nucky Thompson (Boardwalk Empire)
• Silco (Arcane)
• Lamar Burgess (Minority Report)
• Oogie Boogie (A Nightmare Before Christmas)
• Lancaster Dodd (The Master)
• Cutler Beckett (Pirates of the Caribbean)
• Spot (Spider-Man Across the SpiderVerse)
• Shao Khan (Mortal Kombat)
• Humbert (Lolita)
• Leto II Atreides (Children of Dune)
• Gollum (Lord of the Rings)
• Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull)
• Errol Childress (True Detective)
• Ryomen Sakuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
• Omni Man (Invincible)
• Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)
• Vought International (The Boys)
• Ivan Drago (Rocky)
• Zeke Yeager (Attack on Titan)
• Clarence Boddicker (RoboCop)
• Magneto (X-Men)
• Gaius Helena Bonhaim (Dune)
• Dr. Martin Brenner (Stranger Things)
• James Moriarty (Sherlock Holmes)
• Dracula (Castlevania)
• Neil McCauley (Heat)
• Wilson Fisk (Daredevil)
• Ex Machina
• Shogu Makishima (Psycho-Pass)
• Idi Amin (The Last King of Scotland)
• Pyramid Head (Silent Hill 2)
• Ketheric Thorm (Baldur’s Gate 3)
• Ivar the Boneless (Vikings)
• Grindewald (Harry Potter)
• Soldier Boy (The Boys)
• T-Bag (Prison Break)
• James Coughlin (The Town)
• Grand Theft Auto V
• Once Upon A Time in America
• Alejandro (Sicario)
• Vern Schillinger (Oz)
• MacBeth
• Slade Wilson (Teen Titans)
• Aemond Targaryen (House of the Dragon)
• Hector Salamanca (Better Call Saul) 
• The Lich (Adventure Time)
• Nate Jacobs (Euphoria)
• Bojack Horseman
• Harga (Midsommar)
• Rattlesnake Jake (Rango)
• Abby Anderson (The Last of Us Part II)
• Luke Castellan (Percy Jackson)
• The Qu (All-Tomorrows)
• Mass Effect
• Lord of the Flies
• Christopher Moltisanti (The Sopranos)
• Joe Goldberg (You)
• Le Chiffre (Casino Royale)
• Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
• Khotun Khan (The Ghost of Tsushima)
• Marty & Wendy Byrde (Ozark)
• Adrian Griffin (Invisible Man)
• Knives Out
• John Du Pont (Foxcatcher)
• Martin Lang (Killing of a Sacred Deer)
• Captain Smith (LA Confidential)
• Whitey Bulger (White Mass)
• Norma Desmond (Sunset Blvd)
• Mr. Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde)
• Villanelle (Killing Eve)
• The Commandant (Beasts of No Nation)
• Ben Wade (3:10 to Yuma)
• Widows
• Edwin Epps (12 Years a Slave)
• Stuntman Mike (Death Proof)
• Squid Game
• Benjamin Linus (Lost)
• Tai Lung (Kung Fu Panda)
• Georges Rutaganda (Hotel Rwanda)
• Colonel Tavington (The Patriot)
• Frank Gallagher (Shameless)
• Martin Vanger (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo)
• Wilford (Snowpiercer)
• Scorpio (Dirty Harry)
• Dr. Christian Szell (Marathon Man)
• Leonard Shelby (Memento)
• Frank Lucas (American Gangster)
• Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street)
• Lotso Huggin Bear (Toy Story 3)
• Nicky Santoro (Casino)
• Aaron Stampler (Primal Fear)
• Aku (Samurai Jack)
• Andrew Detmer (Chronicle)
• Frank Fontaine (BioShock)
• Doctor Octopus (PS4 Spider-Man)
• Mickey & Mallory Knox (Natural Born Killers)
• Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)
• Connie Nikas (Good Time)
• Rose the Hat (Doctor Sleep)
• Lavrentiy Beria (The Death of Stalin)
• Twin Peaks
• Rupert Pupkin (The King of Comedy)
• Boyd Crowder (Justified)
• Top Dollar (The Crow)
• John Kreese (Karate Kid)
• King Edward I (Braveheart)
• The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
• Frank White (The King of New York)
• Handsome Jack (Borderlands)
• Frank Butterman (Hot Fuzz)
• The Trinity Killer (Dexter)
• Senator Armstrong (Metal Gear Solid)
• Kent Mansley (The Iron Giant)
• Vladimir Makarov (Modern Warfare)
• Eastern Promises
• Frank Sheeran (The Irishman)
• Sully (Top Boy)
• Berlin (Money Heist)
• Monkey Man
• Les Grossman (Tropic Thunder)
• Ghost (Power)
• Ordell Robie (Jackie Brown)
• Thrawn (Star Wars)
• Amon (Legend of Korra)
• The Hateful Eight
• Alec Trevelyan (Golden Eye)
• Doctor Octopus (Spider-Man 2)
• Shang Tsung (Mortal Kombat)
• Eyes Wide Shut
• Nino Brown (New Jack City)
• Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
• GLaDOS (Portals)
• Kevin Katchadourian (We Need to Talk About Kevin)
• Paprika
• Chthulhu (The Call of Cthulhu)
• Sheriff Teale (First Blood)
• Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones)
• Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber
• Sonny Wortzik (Dog Day Afternoon)
• Rene Belloq (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
• John Lark (Mission Impossible Fallout)
• Jinx (Arcane & League of Legends)
• Tojamaru (Rashomon)
• Civil War
• Abijah Fowler (Blue Eyed Samurai)
• Negan (The Walking Dead)
• Lestat de Lioncourt (Interview with the Vampire)
• Memories of Murder
• Loki (MCU)
• Luv (Blade Runner 2049)
• Full Metal Jacket
• Us
• Sheriff of Nottingham (Robin Hood)
• Dr. Strangelove
• Niko Bellic (Grand Theft Auto IV)
• Scarecrow (Batman Begins)
• Major Strasser (Casablanca)
• Gyp Rosetti (Boardwalk Empire)
• Arthur Shelby (Peaky Blinders)
• Vault Tech (Fallout Series)
• Smaug (The Hobbit)
• Thelma & Louise
• Kai (Kung Fu Panda 3)
• Megatron (Transformers)
• Sosuke Aizen (Bleach)
• Otto Hightower (House of the Dragon)
• Stormfront (The Boys)
• Nelson Van Alden (Boardwalk Empire)
• Rorscach (Watchmen)
• Pagan Minh (Far Cry 4)
• Kilgrave (Jessica Jones)
• Jim Moriarty (Sherlock Holmes)
• Al Swearengen (Deadwood)
• Reverse Flash (The Flash)
• The Master (Doctor Who)
• Paul “Mua’dib” Atreides (Dune)
• Jurassic Park
• King Aerys Targaryen (A Song of Ice and Fire)
• Charles Foster Kane (Citizen Kane)
• Bonnie & Clyde
• Auric Goldfinger (Goldfinger)
• Khan Singh (Star Trek)
• Colonel Quaritch (Avatar)
• Joker: Folie a Deux
• The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
• The Tri-Solarans (Three Body Problem)
• Hazbin Hotel
• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Trainspotting
• Count Olaf (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
• Thrax (Osmosis Jones)
• Hopper (A Bug’s Life)
• The Master (Fallout)
• Vince McMahon (WWE)
• Phil Leotardo (The Sopranos)
• Don Draper (Mad Men)
• Jimmy Conway (Goodfellas)
• Iago (Othello)
• Bellatrix LeStrange (Harry Potter)
• Bodhi (Point Break)
• Abduwali Muse (Captain Phillips)
• David (Alien: Covenant)
• Kylo Ren (Star Wars)
• Tighten (Megamind)
• Ma-Ma (Dredd)
• Mike Ehrmentraut (Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul)
• Hereditary
• Reverend Harry Powell (Night of the Living Hunter)
• Randall Flagg (The Stand)
• Omar Little (The Wire)
• Mother!
• Emperor Belos (Owl House)
• The Elephant Man
• Uncle Ruckus (Boondocks)
• Shogun
• Bloodraven (A Song of Ice and Fire)
• Koko Hekmatyar (Jormungand)
• Will Graham (Hannibal)
• Askelandd (Vinland Saga)
• White Witch (Chronicles of Narnia)
• Alexia (Titane)
• Kliner Family (Reacher)
• Rhaenyra Targaryen (House of the Dragon)
• Dolores Umbridge (Harry Potter)

I actually didn't think all of these would fit looking back. Anyways, there you go.

Leaked 2017 Gangstalker Recruitment Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxxxpd7UqmE
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SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALIST TELLS ALL: Bryan Kofron Original Podcast #1 from Gangstalkerwars.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcDBS2HE-70
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Kenneka Jenkins case azariah exposes the gang stalking program and exposes her Handler
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Patents for Mind Control Technology

https://fightingmonarch.com/2018/05/06/patents-for-mind-control-technology/
May 6, 2018 fightingmonarch
Below please find over one hundred patents for some of the mind control technology that is being used against us. You may find it useful for court cases, further investigation, and general informational purposes.
In The Minds of Men, a film by Aaron and Melissa Dykes, you can learn how the CIA developed this technology as early as the 1950s, implanting people with it.
Cybernetics and The Minds of Men
And at least as early as the 1960s, CIA was using microwaves to activate the technology they implanted in us, you know, like the ones that come from the HAARP array, 5G, or all those “cellphone towers” you see….
CIA Mind Control: Doctors Who Stand Against Microwave Harassment
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I have attached below some links to my articles on the applications of this technology, how to spot it, and how to fight back.
Mind Control & Misdiagnosis of Physical & Behavioral Symptoms
How To Spot Mind Control Through Unusual Speech Patterns
V2K – Voice To Skull
Some of the assignees or holders of the patents with possibly deep pockets, making attractive defendants for a lawsuit, include Accenture Global Services Ltd.; Advanced Neurotechnologies, Inc.; Alliant Technosystems Inc.; American Science and Engineering Inc.; American Scientific Innovations LLC; American Tech Corp.; California Institute of Technology; Dorne and Margolin Inc.; Dream Weaver JV; General Dynamics Corp.; Georgia Tech Research Corp.; Google Technology Holdings; Intelligent Tech International Inc.; International Business Machines Corp.; Interstate Industries, Inc. d/b/a Hemi-Sync; Leland Stanford Junior University; Life Science and Technology LLC; Lockheed Martin Coherent Tech Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corp.; Lockheed Martin Energy Systems Inc.; Mentec AG; Micron Devices LLC; Motorola Mobility LLC; PhiloMetron Inc.; Pioneer Corp.; Proactive Systems Inc.; Procter and Gamble Co.; Quantum Devices Inc.; Raytheon; Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.; STIMUTECH Inc.; Transparent Corp. Turtle Beach Corp.; University of Michigan; Universal Hedonics Inc.; VitrePixel Holdings LLC; and Wavestream Corp.
Otherwise, it’s hard to sue the government, but I also saw the U.S. Air Force listed as the assignee on at least one patent….
That shouldn’t be a surprise since they are now spraying us with nanotechnology on a regular basis.
Chemtrails, Smart Dust, & Mind Control

At any rate, here are the patents. Just reading some of them helped me to understand the attacks against me and to resist them. Round-robin voices–a man, woman, and child–at different frequencies–are just one example.
Hearing Device – US4858612 – Inventor, Phillip L. Stocklin – Assignee, Mentec AG. A method and apparatus for simulation of hearing in mammals by introduction of a plurality of microwaves into the region of the auditory cortex is shown and described. A microphone is used to transform sound signals into electrical signals which are in turn analyzed and processed to provide controls for generating a plurality of microwave signals at different frequencies. The multifrequency microwaves are then applied to the brain in the region of the auditory cortex. By this method sounds are perceived by the mammal which are representative of the original sound received by the microphone.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US4858612
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Hearing System – US4877027 – Inventor & Assignee, Wayne B. Brunkan. Sound is induced in the head of a person by radiating the head with microwaves in the range of 100 megahertz to 10,000 megahertz that are modulated with a particular waveform. The waveform consists of frequency modulated bursts. Each burst is made up of ten to twenty uniformly spaced pulses grouped tightly together. The burst width is between 500 nanoseconds and 100 microseconds. The pulse width is in the range of 10 nanoseconds to 1 microsecond. The bursts are frequency modulated by the audio input to create the sensation of hearing in the person whose head is irradiated.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US4877027
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Silent Subliminal Representation System – US5159703 – Inventor & Assignee, Oliver M. Lowery. A silent communications system in which nonaural carriers, in the very low or very high audio frequency range or in the adjacent ultrasonic frequency spectrum, are amplitude or frequency modulated with the desired intelligence and propagated acoustically or vibrationally, for inducement into the brain, typically through the use of loudspeakers, earphones or piezoelectric transducers. The modulated carriers may be transmitted directly in real time or may be conveniently recorded and stored on mechanical, magnetic or optical media for delayed or repeated transmission to the listener.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5159703
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Method and Device for Interpreting Concepts and Conceptual Thought from Brainwave Data & for Assisting for Diagnosis of Brainwave Disfunction – US5392788 – Inventor, William J. Hudspeth – Assignee, Samuel J. Leven. A system for acquisition and decoding of EP and SP signals is provided which comprises a transducer for presenting stimuli to a subject, EEG transducers for recording brainwave signals from the subject, a computer for controlling and synchronizing stimuli presented to the subject and for concurrently recording brainwave signals, and either interpreting signals using a model for conceptual perceptional and emotional thought to correspond EEG signals to thought of the subject or comparing signals to normative EEG signals from a normative population to diagnose and locate the origin of brain dysfunctional underlying perception, conception, and emotion.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5392788
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Method and an Associated Apparatus for Remotely Determining Information as to Person’s Emotional State – US5507291 – Inventors & Assignees, Robert C. Stirbl & Peter J. Wilk. In a method for remotely determining information relating to a person’s emotional state, an waveform energy having a predetermined frequency and a predetermined intensity is generated and wirelessly transmitted towards a remotely located subject. Waveform energy emitted from the subject is detected and automatically analyzed to derive information relating to the individual’s emotional state. Physiological or physical parameters of blood pressure, pulse rate, pupil size, respiration rate and perspiration level are measured and compared with reference values to provide information utilizable in evaluating interviewee’s responses or possibly criminal intent in security sensitive areas.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5507291
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Apparatus for Electric Stimulation of Auditory Nerves of a Human Being – US5922016 – Inventors & Assignees, Erwin & Ingeborg Hochmair. Apparatus for electric stimulation and diagnostics of auditory nerves of a human being, e.g. for determination of sensation level (SL), most conformable level (MCL) and uncomfortable level (UCL) audibility curves, includes a stimulator detachably secured to a human being for sending a signal into a human ear, and an electrode placed within the human ear and electrically connected to the stimulator by an electric conductor for conducting the signals from the stimulator into the ear. A control unit is operatively connected to the stimulator for instructing the stimulator as to characteristics of the generated signals being transmitted to the ear.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5922016
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Brain Wave Inducing System – US5954629 – Inventors, Masatoshi Yanagidaira, Yuchi Kimikawa, Takeshi Fukami & Mitsuo Yasushi – Assignee, Pioneer Corp. Sensors are provided for detecting brain waves of a user, and a band-pass filter is provided for extracting a particular brain waves including an α wave included in a detected brain wave. The band-pass filter comprises a first band-pass filter having a narrow pass band, and a second band-pass filter having a wide pass band. One of the first and second band-pass filters is selected, and a stimulation signal is produced in dependency on an α wave extracted by a selected band-pass filter. In accordance with the stimulation signal, a stimulation light is emitted to the user in order to induce the user to relax or sleeping state.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5954629
Layout Overlap Detection with Selective Flattening in Computer Implemented Integrated Circuit Design – US6011991 – Inventors, Wai-Yan Ho & Hongbo Tang – Assignee, Synopsys Inc. The present invention relates to a method for efficiently performing hierarchical design rules checks (DRC) and layout versus schematic comparison (LVS) on layout areas of an integrated circuit where cells overlap or where a cell and local geometry overlap. With the present invention, a hierarchical tree describes the integrated circuit’s layout data including cells having parent-child relationships and including local geometry. The present invention performs efficient layout verification by performing LVS and DRC checking on the new portions of an integrated circuit design and layout areas containing overlapping cells. When instances of cells overlap, the present invention determines the overlap area using predefined data structures that divide each cell into an array of spatial bins. Each bin of a parent is examined to determine if two or more cell instances reside therein or if a cell instance and local geometry reside therein. Once overlap is detected, the areas of the layout data corresponding to the overlap areas are selectively flattened prior to proceeding to DRC and LVS processing. During selective flattening of the overlap areas, the hierarchical tree is traversed from the top cell down through intermediate nodes to the leaf nodes. Each time geometry data is located during the traversal, it is pushes directly to the top cell without being stored in intermediate locations. This provides an effective mechanism for selective flattening.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6011991
Apparatus for Audibly Communicating Speech Using the Radio Frequency Hearing Effect – US6587729 – Inventors, James P. O’laughlin & Diana L. Loree – Assignee, US Air Force. A modulation process with a fully suppressed carrier and input preprocessor filtering to produce an encoded output; for amplitude modulation (AM) and audio speech preprocessor filtering, intelligible subjective sound is produced when the encoded signal is demodulated using the RF Hearing Effect. Suitable forms of carrier suppressed modulation include single sideband (SSB) and carrier suppressed amplitude modulation (CSAM), with both sidebands present.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6587729
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Coupling an Electronic Skin Tattoo to a Mobile Communication Device – US20130297301A1 – Inventor, William P. Alberth, Jr. – Assignee, Google Technology Holdings LLC (formerly Motorola Mobility LLC). A system and method provides auxiliary voice input to a mobile communication device (MCD). The system comprises an electronic skin tattoo capable of being applied to a throat region of a body. The electronic skin tattoo can include an embedded microphone; a transceiver for enabling wireless communication with the MCD; and a power supply configured to receive energizing signals from a personal area network associated with the MCD. A controller is communicatively coupled to the power supply. The controller can be configured to receive a signal from the MCD to initiate reception of an audio stream picked up from the throat region of the body for subsequent audio detection by the MCD under an improved signal-to-noise ratio than without the employment of the electronic skin tattoo.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US20130297301A1
Apparatus for Remotely Altering & Monitoring Brainwaves – US3951134 – Inventor, Robert G. Malech – Assignee, Dorne & Margolin Inc. Apparatus for and method of sensing brain waves at a position remote from a subject whereby electromagnetic signals of different frequencies are simultaneously transmitted to the brain of the subject in which the signals interfere with one another to yield a waveform which is modulated by the subject’s brain waves. The interference waveform which is representative of the brain wave activity is re-transmitted by the brain to a receiver where it is demodulated and amplified. The demodulated waveform is then displayed for visual viewing and routed to a computer for further processing and analysis. The demodulated waveform also can be used to produce a compensating signal which is transmitted back to the brain to effect a desired change in electrical activity therein.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US3951134
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Auditory Subliminal Message System & Method – US4395600 – Inventors, Rene R. Lundy & David L. Tyler – Assignee, Proactive Systems Inc. Ambient audio signals from the customer shopping area within a store are sensed and fed to a signal processing circuit that produces a control signal which varies with variations in the amplitude of the sensed audio signals. A control circuit adjusts the amplitude of an auditory subliminal anti-shoplifting message to increase with increasing amplitudes of sensed audio signals and decrease with decreasing amplitudes of sensed audio signals. This amplitude controlled subliminal message may be mixed with background music and transmitted to the shopping area. To reduce distortion of the subliminal message, its amplitude is controlled to increase at a first rate slower than the rate of increase of the amplitude of ambient audio signals from the area. Also, the amplitude of the subliminal message is controlled to decrease at a second rate faster than the first rate with decreasing ambient audio signal amplitudes to minimize the possibility of the subliminal message becoming supraliminal upon rapid declines in ambient audio signal amplitudes in the area. A masking signal is provided with an amplitude which is also controlled in response to the amplitude of sensed ambient audio signals. This masking signal may be combined with the auditory subliminal message to provide a composite signal fed to, and controlled by, the control circuit.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US4395600
Apparatus for Inducing Frequency Reduction in Brain Wave – US4834701 – Inventor, Kazumi Masaki – Assignee, Ken Hayashibara. Frequency reduction in human brain wave is inducible by allowing human brain to perceive 4-16 hertz beat sound. Such beat sound can be easily produced with an apparatus, comprising at least one sound source generating a set of low-frequency signals different each other in frequency by 4-16 hertz. Electroencephalographic study revealed that the beat sound is effective to reduce beta-rhythm into alpha-rhythm, as well as to retain alpha-rhythm.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US4834701
Method & System for Altering Consciousness – US5123899 – Inventor & Assignee, James Gall. A system for altering the states of human consciousness involves the simultaneous application of multiple stimuli, preferable sounds, having differing frequencies and wave forms. The relationship between the frequencies of the several stimuli is exhibited by the equation
g=s.sup.n/4 ·f where f=frequency of one stimulus; g=frequency of the other stimuli of stimulus; and n=a positive or negative integer which is different for each other stimulus. Click on Link for Full Patent: US5123899
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Method of and Apparatus for Inducing Desired States of Consciousness – US5356368 – Inventor, Robert A. Monroe – Assignee, Interstate Industries Inc. Improved methods and apparatus for entraining human brain patterns, employing frequency following response (FFR) techniques, facilitate attainment of desired states of consciousness. In one embodiment, a plurality of electroencephalogram (EEG) waveforms, characteristic of a given state of consciousness, are combined to yield an EEG waveform to which subjects may be susceptible more readily. In another embodiment, sleep patterns are reproduced based on observed brain patterns during portions of a sleep cycle; entrainment principles are applied to induce sleep. In yet another embodiment, entrainment principles are applied in the work environment, to induce and maintain a desired level of consciousness. A portable device also is described.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5356368
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Acoustic Heterodyne Device & Method – US5889870 – Inventor, Elwood G. Norris – Assignee, Turtle Beach Corp. (formerly American Tech Corp.) The present invention is the emission of new sonic or subsonic compression waves from a region resonant cavity or similar of interference of at least two ultrasonic wave trains. In one embodiment, two ultrasonic emitters are oriented toward the cavity so as to cause interference between emitted ultrasonic wave trains. When the difference in frequency between the two ultrasonic wave trains is in the sonic or subsonic frequency range, a new sonic or subsonic wave train of that frequency is emitted from within the cavity or region of interference in accordance with the principles of acoustical heterodyning. The preferred embodiment is a system comprised of a single ultrasonic radiating element oriented toward the cavity emitting multiple waves.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US5889870
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Apparatus & Method of Broadcasting Audible Sound Using Ultrasonic Sound as a Carrier – US60552336 – Inventor & Assignee, Austin Lowrey III. An ultrasonic sound source broadcasts an ultrasonic signal which is amplitude and/or frequency modulated with an information input signal originating from an information input source. If the signals are amplitude modulated, a square root function of the information input signal is produced prior to modulation. The modulated signal, which may be amplified, is then broadcast via a projector unit, whereupon an individual or group of individuals located in the broadcast region detect the audible sound.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6052336
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Pulsative Manipulation of Nervous Systems – US6091994 – Inventor & Assignee, Hendricus G. Loos. Method and apparatus for manipulating the nervous system by imparting subliminal pulsative cooling to the subject’s skin at a frequency that is suitable for the excitation of a sensory resonance. At present, two major sensory resonances are known, with frequencies near 1/2 Hz and 2.4 Hz. The 1/2 Hz sensory resonance causes relaxation, sleepiness, ptosis of the eyelids, a tonic smile, a “knot” in the stomach, or sexual excitement, depending on the precise frequency used. The 2.4 Hz resonance causes the slowing of certain cortical activities, and is characterized by a large increase of the time needed to silently count backward from 100 to 60, with the eyes closed. The invention can be used by the general public for inducing relaxation, sleep, or sexual excitement, and clinically for the control and perhaps a treatment of tremors, seizures, and autonomic system disorders such as panic attacks. Embodiments shown are a pulsed fan to impart subliminal cooling pulses to the subject’s skin, and a silent device which induces periodically varying flow past the subject’s skin, the flow being induced by pulsative rising warm air plumes that are caused by a thin resistive wire which is periodically heated by electric current pulses.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6091994
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Method & Device for Implementing Radio Frequency Hearing Effect – US6470214 – Inventors, James P. O’Loughlin & Diana Loree. Assignee, US Air Force. A modulation process with a fully suppressed carrier and input preprocessor filtering to produce an encoded output; for amplitude modulation (AM) and audio speech preprocessor filtering, intelligible subjective sound is produced when the encoded signal is demodulated using the RF Hearing Effect. Suitable forms of carrier suppressed modulation include single sideband (SSB) and carrier suppressed amplitude modulation (CSAM), with both sidebands present.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6470214
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Method & Device for Producing a Desired Brain State – US6488617 – Inventor, Bruce F. Katz – Assignee, Universal Hedonics. A method and device for the production of a desired brain state in an individual contain means for monitoring and analyzing the brain state while a set of one or more magnets produce fields that alter this state. A computational system alters various parameters of the magnetic fields in order to close the gap between the actual and desired brain state. This feedback process operates continuously until the gap is minimized and/or removed.
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Multifunctional Radio Frequency Directed Energy System – US7629918 – Inventors, Kenneth W. Brown, David J. Canich & Russell F. Berg – Assignee, Raytheon Co. An RFDE system includes an RFDE transmitter and at least one RFDE antenna. The RFDE transmitter and antenna direct high power electromagnetic energy towards a target sufficient to cause high energy damage or disruption of the target. The RFDE system further includes a targeting system for locating the target. The targeting system includes a radar transmitter and at least one radar antenna for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy to locate the target. The RFDE system also includes an antenna pointing system for aiming the at least one RFDE antenna at the target based on the location of the target as ascertained by the targeting system. Moreover, at least a portion of the radar transmitter or the at least one radar antenna is integrated within at least a portion of the RFDE transmitter or the at least one RFDE antenna.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US7629918
Nervous System Excitation Device – US3393279 – Inventor, Flanagan Gillis Patrick – Assignee, Biolectron Inc. (Listening Inc.) A METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AUDIO INFORMATION TO THE BRAIN OF SUBJECT THROUGH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT WHICH METHOD COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, THE STEPS OF GENERATING A RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNAL HAVING A FREQUENCY IN EXCESS OF THE HIGHERST FREQUENCY OF THE AUDIO INFORMATTION TO BE TRANSMITTED, MODULATING SAID RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNAL WITH THE AUDIO INFORMATION TO BE TRANSMITTED, AND APPLYING SAID MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNAL TO A PAIR OF INSULATED ELECTRODES AND PLACING BOTH OF SAID INSULATED ELECTRODE IN PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OF SAID SUBJECT, THE STRETCH OF SAID RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD BEING HIGH ENOUGH AT THE SKIN SURFACE TO CAUSE THE SENSATION OF HEARING THE AUDIO INFORMATION MODULATED THEREON IN THE BRAIN OF SAID SUBJECT AND LOW ENOUGH SO THAT SAID SUBJECT EXPERIENCES NO PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US3393279
Method & System for Simplifying Speech Wave Forms – US3647970 – Inventor & Assignee, Gillis P. Flanagan. A speech waveform is converted to a constant amplitude square wave in which the transitions between the amplitude extremes are spaced so as to carry the speech information. The system includes a pair of tuned amplifier circuits which act as high-pass filters having a 6 decibel per octave slope from 0 to 15,000 cycles followed by two stages, each comprised of an amplifier and clipper circuit, for converting the filtered waveform to a square wave. A radio transmitter and receiver having a plurality of separate channels within a conventional single side band transmitter bandwidth and a system for transmitting secure speech information are also disclosed.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US3647970
Intra-Oral Electronic Tracking Device – US6239705 – Inventor & Assignee, Jeffrey Glen. An improved stealthy, non-surgical, biocompatable electronic tracking device is provided in which a housing is placed intraorally. The housing contains microcircuitry. The microcircuitry comprises a receiver, a passive mode to active mode activator, a signal decoder for determining positional fix, a transmitter, an antenna, and a power supply. Optionally, an amplifier may be utilized to boost signal strength. The power supply energizes the receiver. Upon receiving a coded activating signal, the positional fix signal decoder is energized, determining a positional fix. The transmitter subsequently transmits through the antenna a position locating signal to be received by a remote locator. In another embodiment of the present invention, the microcircuitry comprises a receiver, a passive mode to active mode activator, a transmitter, an antenna and a power supply. Optionally, an amplifier may be utilized to boost signal strength. The power supply energizes the receiver. Upon receiving a coded activating signal, the transmitter is energized. The transmitter subsequently transmits through the antenna a homing signal to be received by a remote locator.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6239705
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Method & Apparatus for Analyzing Neurological Response to Emotion-Inducing Stimuli – US6292688 – Inventor, Richard E. Patton – Assignee, Advanced Neurotechnologies, Inc. A method of determining the extent of the emotional response of a test subject to stimului having a time-varying visual content, for example, an advertising presentation. The test subject is positioned to observe the presentation for a given duration, and a path of communication is established between the subject and a brain wave detectoanalyzer. The intensity component of each of at least two different brain wave frequencies is measured during the exposure, and each frequency is associated with a particular emotion. While the subject views the presentation, periodic variations in the intensity component of the brain waves of each of the particular frequencies selected is measured. The change rates in the intensity at regular periods during the duration are also measured. The intensity change rates are then used to construct a graph of plural coordinate points, and these coordinate points graphically establish the composite emotional reaction of the subject as the presentation continues.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6292688
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Portable & Hand-Held Device for Making Humanly Audible Sounds Responsive to the Detecting of Ultrasonic Sounds – US6426919 – Inventor & Assignee, William A. Gerosa. A portable and hand-held device for making humanly audible sounds responsive to the detecting of ultrasonic sounds. The device includes a hand-held housing and circuitry that is contained in the housing. The circuitry includes a microphone that receives the ultrasonic sound, a first low voltage audio power amplifier that strengthens the signal from the microphone, a second low voltage audio power amplifier that further strengthens the signal from the first low voltage audio power amplifier, a 7-stage ripple carry binary counter that lowers the frequency of the signal from the second low voltage audio power amplifier so as to be humanly audible, a third low voltage audio power amplifier that strengthens the signal from the 7-stage ripple carry binary counter, and a speaker that generates a humanly audible sound from the third low voltage audio power amplifier.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6426919
Signal Injection Coupling into the Human Vocal Tract for Robust Audible & Inaudible Voice Recognition – US6487531 – Inventors & Assignees, Carol A. Tosaya & John W. Sliwa, Jr. A means and method are provided for enhancing or replacing the natural excitation of the human vocal tract by artificial excitation means, wherein the artificially created acoustics present additional spectral, temporal, or phase data useful for (1) enhancing the machine recognition robustness of audible speech or (2) enabling more robust machine-recognition of relatively inaudible mouthed or whispered speech. The artificial excitation (a) may be arranged to be audible or inaudible, (b) may be designed to be non-interfering with another user’s similar means, (c) may be used in one or both of a vocal content-enhancement mode or a complimentary vocal tract-probing mode, and/or (d) may be used for the recognition of audible or inaudible continuous speech or isolated spoken commands.
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Nervous System Manipulation by Electromagnetic Fields from Monitors – US6506148 – Inventor & Assignee, Hendricus G. Loos. Physiological effects have been observed in a human subject in response to stimulation of the skin with weak electromagnetic fields that are pulsed with certain frequencies near ½ Hz or 2.4 Hz, such as to excite a sensory resonance. Many computer monitors and TV tubes, when displaying pulsed images, emit pulsed electromagnetic fields of sufficient amplitudes to cause such excitation. It is therefore possible to manipulate the nervous system of a subject by pulsing images displayed on a nearby computer monitor or TV set. For the latter, the image pulsing may be imbedded in the program material, or it may be overlaid by modulating a video stream, either as an RF signal or as a video signal. The image displayed on a computer monitor may be pulsed effectively by a simple computer program. For certain monitors, pulsed electromagnetic fields capable of exciting sensory resonances in nearby subjects may be generated even as the displayed images are pulsed with subliminal intensity.
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Apparatus To Effect Brainwave Entrainment over Premises Power-Line Wiring – US8579793 – Inventor, James David Honeycutt & John Clois Honeycutt, Jr. – Assignee, James David Honeycutt. This invention discloses an apparatus and method to affect brainwave entrainment by Very Low Frequency eXclusive-OR (XOR) modulation of a Very High Frequency carrier over a premise’s power-line Alternating Current (AC) wiring. A microcontroller with stored program memory space is used to store and produce the waveforms that lead to brainwave entrainment by controlling an H-Bridge capable of generating bipolar square waves, which output is capacitive coupled to a premises AC power-line and a light sensing device is used by the microcontroller to determine whether to produce daytime or nighttime entrainment frequencies.
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Method & System for Brain Entrainment – US20140309484A1 – Inventor & Assignee, Daniel Wonchul Chong. The present invention is a method of modifying music files to induce a desired state of consciousness. First and second modulations are introduced into a music file such that, when the music file is played, both of the modulations occur simultaneously. Additional modulations can be introduced, as well as sound tones at window frequencies.
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Method of Inducing Harmonious States of Being – US6135944 – Inventors, Gerard D. Bowman, Edward M. Karam & Steven C. Benson – Assignee, Gerard D. Bowman. A method of inducing harmonious states of being using vibrational stimuli, preferably sound, comprised of a multitude of frequencies expressing a specific pattern of relationship. Two base signals are modulated by a set of ratios to generate a plurality of harmonics. The harmonics are combined to form a “fractal” arrangement.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6135944
Pulse Variability in Electric Field Manipulation of Nervous Systems – US6167304 – Inventor & Assignee, Hendricus G. Loos. Apparatus and method for manipulating the nervous system of a subject by applying to the skin a pulsing external electric field which, although too weak to cause classical nerve stimulation, modulates the normal spontaneous spiking patterns of certain kinds of afferent nerves. For certain pulse frequencies the electric field stimulation can excite in the nervous system resonances with observable physiological consequences. Pulse variability is introduced for the purpose of thwarting habituation of the nervous system to the repetitive stimulation, or to alleviate the need for precise tuning to a resonance frequency, or to control pathological oscillatory neural activities such as tremors or seizures. Pulse generators with stochastic and deterministic pulse variability are disclosed, and the output of an effective generator of the latter type is characterized.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US6167304
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Method & System for Brain Entertainment – US8636640 – Inventor, Daniel Wonchul Chang – Assignee, Brain Symphony LLC. The present invention is a method of modifying music files to induce a desired state of consciousness. First and second modulations are introduced into a music file such that, when the music file is played, both of the modulations occur simultaneously. Additional modulations can be introduced, as well as sound tones at window frequencies.
Click on Link for Full Patent: US8636640
Method & Apparatus for Manipulating Nervous Systems – US5782874 – Inventor & Assignee, Hendricus C. Loos. Apparatus and method for manipulating the nervous system of a subject through afferent nerves, modulated by externally applied weak fluctuating electric fields, tuned to certain frequencies such as to excite a resonance in certain neural circuits. Depending on the frequency chosen, excitation of such resonances causes relaxation, sleepiness, sexual excitement, or the slowing of certain cortical processes. The weak electric field for causing the excitation is applied to skin areas away from the head of the subject, such as to avoid substantial polarization current densities in the brain. By exploiting the resonance phenomenon, these physiological effects can be brought about by very weak electric fields produced by compact battery-operated devices with very low current assumption. The fringe field of doublet electrodes that form a parallel-plate condenser can serve as the required external electric field to be administered to the subject’s skin. Several such doublets can be combined such as to induce an electric field with short range, suitable for localized field administration. A passive doublet placed such as to face the doublet on either side causes a boost of the distant induced electric field, and allows the design of very compact devices. The method and apparatus can be used by the general public as an aid to relaxation, sleep, or arousal, and clinically for the control and perhaps the treatment of tremors and seizures, and disorders of the autonomic nervous system, such as panic attacks.
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I am looking for an artist to work with! (I looked for a hiring flair, but didn't see one - sorry.)
For the book, it's a YA fantasy involving magical creatures. There are also lots of geometrical marks (not really sure what to call them — think of tribal tattoos) on different groups of people that play a large role in the story that I think could be fun visually. This is less of a "Lord of the Rings" fantasy and more of a "His Dark Materials" fantasy. Just for general vibes. (If there's anywhere else I should be posting/looking please let me know!)
For the project, I'm prioritizing a book cover. Ideally though, I'd love to partner with someone who is open to doing something more collaborative. I'm thinking a book cover, but also special markings for chapters/change of perspectives, stickers, some card/print design. Ideally, ideally, there would even be some illustrations in some of the more pivotal scenes in the book. This is all dependent on pricing.
Looking for an artist has actually been the hardest part of self-publishing for me, so I admit, I'm a bit overwhelmed. So a book cover would be the minimum, but I'd really love to find someone who is open to more of a cohesive book/print experience. But I'll take what I can get!
A little about my approach so far. I've been told to use Canva or AI. That's just not the route I want to go. I really would love to get creative with someone. Full transparency so I'm not wasting anyone's time: budget is tight. So just know pricing is a big part of my decisioning as this will be my first book. Doing the best I can. Totally open to take someone with less experience that might be more affordable. But willing to talk through items and find a good spot where we're both stoked. For reference, I'm starting off with a budget for book cover alone from $500-$1k. And then other items mentioned above would be added on/discussed from there.
Things I like/Catch my eye:

1. I think 90% of the time showing human characters on a cover can look corny. 10% of the time, it can be amazing.
2. I don't love super busy covers.
3. Not a fan of super curly/cursive font.
4. I like artists with really distinct styles that stand out and will choose them over someone who can make what's popular now. (I'm considering A/B testing two covers - one more original and one that is more "on trend".
5. Love someone with opinions and preferences on how things should be done.
6. If an artist can do book design/layout too, that's a plus.

Please comment with information about yourself or let me know if you have any questions. I will look at every portfolio shared and reach out from there. Please do not send me DM's. I've found whenever Inquire for an artist, I get flooded with messages with lots of work that's awesome but not super specific to what I've described above. Right now I just need to see what your work looks like and if I like it, I'll let ya know!
Thank you! I've been lurking on this channel for a bit, and already have checked out some of your work and have ya'll in my notes. Would just love to see if the description above brings out any artists that connect with the post. Thanks!

ELIMINATED - Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady - 19.1% of all votes. The Iron Lady was released in 2011. The film had two wins, including Best Actress for Streep, at the 84th Academy Awards. Streep was selected for Best Actress of the year in a lineup that also included Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs, Viola Davis in The Help, Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Michelle Williams in My Week with Marilyn. Streep also garnered nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards and SAGs, as well as wins at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes for her performance as Margaret Thatcher.
Feel free to use the comments as an area for discussion. Votes will only be accepted through this Google Form.
• Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich (Erin Brockovich)
• Halle Berry as Leticia Musgrove (Monster's Ball)
• Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf (The Hours)
• Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos (Monster)
• Hilary Swank as Maggie Fitzgerald (Million Dollar Baby)
• Reese Witherspoon as June Carter (Walk the Line)
• Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II (The Queen)
• Marion Cotillard as Édith Piaf (La Vie en Rose)
• Kate Winslet as Hanna Schmitz (The Reader)
• Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers (Black Swan)
• Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany Maxwell (Silver Linings Playbook)
• Cate Blanchett as Jasmine Francis (Blue Jasmine)
• Julianne Moore as Alice Howland (Still Alice)
• Brie Larson as Joy Newsome (Room)
• Emma Stone as Mia Dolan (La La Land)
• Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri)
• Olivia Colman as Queen Anne (The Favourite)
• Frances McDormand as Fern (Nomadland)
• Jessica Chastain as Tammy Faye Bakker (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)
• Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
• Emma Stone as Bella Baxter (Poor Things)
RANKING:

1. Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher (The Iron Lady)
   
2. Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland (Judy)
   
3. Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy (The Blind Side)
   

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Welcome back to this write-up about a complicated artist's complicated book.
Don't be absurd, of course you have time!
Part 1 Part 2
Now that we've established what the book is about, let's take a look at The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls' rich publication and re-publication history. I promise, it's more scandalous than it sounds.

“HER SPEECH IS NOTHING, YET THE UNSHAPÈD USE OF IT DOTH MOVE THE HEARERS TO COLLECTION” (HORATIO, ACT IV SCENE 5)

As I've mentioned in the last installment, TAFWVG has been released multiple times, in multiple editions – four of them, to be precise. And I wish I was exaggerating when I say that three of those four releases have been veritable masterclasses in testing your audience's loyalty. In case you're wondering: the secret is to alter your source material in strange and unpredictable ways, while also constantly messing up on the customer service front.
Most of this installment condenses and combines these two excellent write-ups, which contain most of the receipts: TAFWVG: A History / The Bloody Crumpets: An Inconsistent History. 🔍 Anything that isn't sourced with links is in there. While there were only minor differences between the first and second pressings, the third and fourth editions came with significant alterations to the structure of the book and the story itself, notably the cast of fictional Asylum inmates... a handful of which had, in fact, been obvious avatars of EA's IRL friends and collaborators.
It turns out there are good reasons why most fiction authors don't do real-life inserts so overtly – but in EA's case, it did make sense, and was warmly embraced by fans upon release. When the book first came out, some of these people had been familiar to the fanbase for years, frequently appearing in candid pictures on EA's blog and leaving comments on the forum; some were also involved in her music and show. Recognizing that one character's name was a pun on So-and-So's username was a nice Easter egg for veteran fans, and newcomers got to learn about fandom lore; it brought the story to life and the community closer.
One side character, for instance, was named after EA's best friend from Chicago, whom many fans had had direct interactions with: she co-ran EA's online stores during the Enchant years, and acted as admin, main moderator and EA-liaison of the forum throughout its near-decade of existence.
One crazy girl who thinks she's a pirate is 100% OC... but her description and illustrations 🪞 were explicitly modeled after pictures of Bloody Crumpet Vecona (one of EA's back-up performers), who became the first stand-in pirate character 📺 in the live show. Captain Vecona was also celebrated as the “Asylum Seamstress” 🪞🔍: most of the iconic early Opheliac costumes were her design. She had a following of her own, even prior to touring with EA, for her professional costuming work and her collaborations with German photographer Angst-im-Wald. (Shitty archive link, sorry - most of those badass photoshoots seem to have been lost to time. But if you were a European goth in the mid-2000s, search your old hard drives: I promise you, you've downloaded some of those pictures.)
Inmate “Veronica”, a cabaret girl diagnosed as a nymphomaniac, was a doppelgänger of her namesake, burlesque dancer Veronica Varlow 🪞 – the ride-or-die Crumpet, whom EA often lovingly called her “husband”, saying they had been lovers in a previous lifetime. Veronica was part of every single tour post-Opheliac release and developed a solid fanbase of her own, which she maintains to this day.
Even the brave and well-mannered talking rats (oh yeah, there's talking rats in the Asylum story) were named after EA's real-life pet rodents, who had featured in glamorous photoshoots. (Slight NSFW for sideboob.)
You get the general gimmick by now: EA turns her personal life into art, which she turns into a fictional world, which she then prompts the audience to inhabit with her. The whole Asylum concept was essentially an open invitation to self-insert parasocial fanfic: “Here's this very personal world that I've created, in which I, the artist, exist as a fictional persona, alongside all these quirky inmate characters that you've seen in my stage show, and who are avatars my real-life friends. Come on in, make it your home, and populate it with your own zany Victorian alter egos.”
And it worked, to an extent: like I've said, most fans were on board before they'd even read the book, and the Asylum became “real” in that sense.
But it can get a bit disorienting to find your place in a fantasy world, when said world keeps changing based on the author's shifting feelings about her story, her target audience, and her friends... plus, you'd love to read the book, but the darn thing still hasn't shipped.

ROUNDS 1 & 2: THE HARDCOVERS

\A MINOR ADJUSTMENT\
TAFWVG was first teased in spoken-word bonus tracks 🎤 on a 2007 EP. In spring 2008, EA started reading excerpts from her upcoming book at live shows. Early excerpts from the Asylum narrative featured a character named “Jo Hee” 📺; in the story, she is a cellist from “the Orient” (love that Victorian geography) and Emily's childhood confidante.
In real life, Lady Jo Hee, Center of Happiness, was the OG Bloody Crumpet. 📺 She had been there since from the very first Opheliac show in Chicago in 2006, accompanying EA on the electric cello – the only instrumentalist ever featured in the line-up besides EA herself.
In August 2008, Alternative Magazine ran a feature about the upcoming book.🔍, teasing some of its pages. Fans were quick to spot a very sisterly picture of EA and Jo Hee 🪞, borrowed from a fan-favorite photoshoot of the two. (An aside: this specific picture also became famous in the fandom for another reason. At some point, someone made an edit replacing Jo Hee with Amy Lee from Evanescence; for a while, it kept making the rounds in alt/goth internet circuits, casual onlookers kept getting excited about it, and Plague Rats kept having to step in and disappoint them.)
Anyway. For reasons undisclosed by either party, Jo Hee quietly left the Crumpets after that tour, never to be mentioned again.
By the time the book came out in late 2009, the character of “Jo Hee” had been renamed “Sachiko”. (I guess it didn't matter whether the one non-white character in the story was meant to be Korean or Japanese.) Jo Hee's face had been edited out of the (still clearly recognizable) photograph, and eerily replaced with Nondescript_Asian_Woman_023.jpg from Shutterstock.🪞
You'd think that the switcheroo would have raised more eyebrows, or at least some awkward chuckles, among fans of an artist whose better-known lyrics include “If I Photoshop you out of every picture, I could / Go quietly, quiet - but would that do any good?”. Yet to my knowledge, it did not. Possibly because, by the time people got around to reading the book, some fans had been waiting for their copy longer than Jo Hee had been a Crumpet.
A ROCKY RELEASE
Although the book seemed just about ready for publication at the time of those 2008 readings, the initial release was delayed by technical difficulties (some data had been lost during the editing process). And then delayed some more when, a year later, EA cancelled the US leg of a tour and slammed the door on Trisol, accusing the label owner of exploitation and embezzlement (he was allegedly selling fake tickets to her shows on a phony website). In August 2009, she signed over to The End Records, and we were back in business, baby!
Not only was The Book on its way to the presses, but the long-awaited release would coincide with a “Deluxe” re-issue of Opheliac, with new cover art and bonus tracks. For $100, you could pre-order the “Ultimate Book/Album Collection”, which included the revamped album, the book, a t-shirt, a tote bag, a recipe booklet and some bonus digital downloads, to be shipped in October. Or, for a more up-close-and-personal experience, you could purchase a VIP bundle for her upcoming shows in the fall: $50 plus ticket price would get you the book, a swag bag, and a meet-and-greet. (VIP tickets were capped at 20 slots per show; from what I gather, informal interactions with fans at the merch table were becoming overwhelming on previous tours. Again: fast-growing audience.)
Alas, due to printing issues this time, the making and shipping were soon pushed back to December. VIP ticket-holders were assured, at the start of the tour, that their copies would be shipped first as soon as the books were printed, with handwritten dedications from EA. Purchasers of the “Book/Album” bundle would receive theirs shortly thereafter. This seemed like a reasonable trade-off for a minor delay, and no one was too upset. (Well, some might have been, but at that juncture in Asylum history – for reasons that will become apparent in a later installment, when we get to EA's altercations with her fans – I guess they knew better than to get mouthy about it.)
The bundles came first... and in many cases, “bundle” was a generous term, because they arrived incomplete. When the t-shirt or tote bag weren't missing, they were printed the wrong colors. Many digital download codes had to be requested via email. The book itself was beautiful, but poorly bound, typo-ridden, and missing entire pages. (This was largely fixed in the second hardcover release.)
As far as I know, everyone who complained to the distributor got their money back – and I imagine it was a nice surprise when some items showed up, inexplicably, months after they had already been refunded. But it was still a bit of a “sad trombone” moment for many loyal fans, who had to request a refund on the Ultimate Super-Cool Preorder Exclusive Bundle to purchase the book and album separately.
As for the VIP package books, those didn't start shipping until late 2010 – a whole year after the official book release, months after less invested fans had already received their non-preordered copies. Worse: none of the books were signed, much less lovingly adorned with a personalized handwritten note as EA had promised. (And had tweeted about doing during the year-long shipping delay!) After enough fans meekly expressed their intense disappointment, EA's BFF-forum-admin mailed out signed bookplates that people could stick in their book in lieu of a personalized autograph. No real explanation was given. As far as I know, this particular let-down didn't cause a mass exodus of disappointed fans – but, in the midst of other goings-on, it certainly contributed to eroding many fans' trust in EA's word.
EA TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD
The 2011 release of the largely-identical second edition was better planned and overall uneventful, which gives me time to catch you up on contemporaneous events – like the reason EA ditched the Opheliac red and went platinum blonde. 🪞
Around that time, EA got herself a supporting role and a solo number 🎵📺 in The Devil's Carnival, Darren Lynn Bousman's psychocircus-themed movie musical. (If you're scrambling to place the name: depending on what kind of deviant you are, DLB is either the guy who directed half of the Saw movies or the guy who directed Repo! The Genetic Opera.)
If you've clicked the last link: see the bad boy greaser she's dancing with at the end of the song? That's the titular “Scorpion”, played by Marc Senter, and they were totally hitting on each other while shooting this. 📝🪞 They've been an item for twelve years now, in what appears to be a loving and mutually supportive relationship, and they seem besotted with each other. That's only marginally relevant to the story, but it's nice to know that at least one nice thing worked out in all this mess.
Back to 2011. Through her friendship with DLB and the Devil's Carnival cast (a motley crew of top-shelf B-listers 🔍 that included Bill Moseley, Paul Sorvino, the chick from Spy Kids, and the clown from Slipknot), EA also made a bunch of new industry connexions. That's how she came to decide that TAFWVG was meant to be more than a book, more than a live show: it had to become... a musical. Full company, full orchestra, big names, the works. Her 2012 album, Fight Like a Girl, was written and recorded with this project in mind, with most songs narrating events from the book and EA singing as various characters – which turns love duets into finger food for Dr. Freud. 🎵
Shortly before the album release, EA announced on Twitter that the Asylum Musical was scheduled to debut in the London West End, under the direction of Bousman, in 2014. "Casting calls to be announced soon!" (They were not.)

ROUND 3: THE AUDIOBOOK

2014 came, and brought... another TAFWG re-release announcement.
But wait – this time, it was going to be an audiobook! EA had been teasing one since before the original release, so people were quite excited. (It also sounded like a more achievable goal for the calendar year than a West End debut.) In early 2014, recording was well on its way, and the 6-CD boxset was due to ship in May.
PLEASE STAND BY, YOUR ASYLUM WILL BE PROCESSED SHORTLY
First, EA discovered “a new microphone ... that, upon testing, produced a recording of far greater beauty and expressive quality”, which naturally meant the whole thing had to be re-recorded. Two month's delay. No biggie. Our girl is a perfectionist.
But our girl also had to write, coordinate and rehearse her upcoming “Asylum Experience” – an afternoon-long interactive theater event, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, which would be performed at five dates of the Vans Warped Tour in August. (It's not exactly the West End, but it's a start! 🔍) And then she had to prepare for the filming of the Devil's Carnival sequel in the fall. So, obviously, the July deadline was not met. When she finally gave an update in late 2014, the ETA was basically “we are ever so close, but the audiobook gets there when it gets there; feel free to ask for a refund if you're not along for the ride”.
And then she signed with a literary agent. TAFWVG was going to be made into a “real” book, that readers could purchase in stores for a normal price and request from their local library – big event! (More for EA, I think, than for her fans. By that point, the second edition could be purchased as a PDF, and I believe most people who pre-ordered the audiobook had already read the story.) But this involved tailoring the narrative to a more general audience, which meant portions of the book had to be re-written... which meant further delays.

...Besides, and let’s have a teacup of “honesty time” here, if the new Asylum becomes an internationally best-selling novel, not only can we enact more change for good, but the Asylum Musical takes over Broadway faster, the Asylum Movie takes over theatres faster, and YOU are all dressed up as rats/inmates in said movie, you guessed it, faster (“Asylum Audiobook Announcement from EA”📝)

Well, you know what they say in show business: if you can't make it in London, there's always New York.
As EA assured her fans, their patience would be rewarded with a brand new, professionally polished version of the story – and in due time, I guess, a role in the movie. (“Let's hope she doesn't find another new microphone!” 🐀)
From that point on, there seems to have been an ever-widening gap between EA's enthusiasm and fan expectations. When audiobook snippets 🎤.mp3) were released, many fans were unimpressed by the oddly flat, overproduced recording (turns out a microphone can be so good it's a problem! 🐀), which highlighted EA's stilted, uncanny diction and not-quite-transatlantic accent. That caught everyone off guard, because she didn't use to read like... that. Even die-hard apologists had to concede through gritted teeth that, tragically, it was giving William Shatner. (If you're curious, you can find more previews here 🎤📝, along with EA's captions.)
Fans weren't just getting irritated with the various delays and excuses: they were baffled, angry, and embarrassed. When EA clapped back “U know U can just get a refund, right? That is totally within your power to do” on social media, and it came out that requests for refunds had been getting ignored for weeks or months 🐀, seasoned fans were like “Yeah, that tracks.” The whole never-ending ordeal was just starting to feel silly.
All told, the audiobook took two years to complete, with little to no new music in the interim. Two years is a long time for a young-leaning audience! Fans who had preordered at the end of their sophomore year were graduating high school by the time it came out. Others who had been in the middle of undergrad were now looking for full-time jobs. People had gotten pregnant, given birth and potty trained, or had houses built from the ground up. Genuine ultra-fans of the book had had time to... presumably, read other books. (“I wonder how many people passed away waiting for this shitty audiobook to be finished?”)
When the audiobook came out, many long-time Plague Rats had defected, either lamenting the misguided decisions of their favorite artist, or just calling EA a money-grabbing fraud and a lying liar. And a number of patient and unbothered fans had, quite simply, grown out of their EA phase.
Your humble servant, for one, ordered the audiobook the week it went on sale, and stuck with that preorder through five address changes and two graduation ceremonies. Now, bear in mind: through all the ups and downs, even as the charm dispelled, my taste in music evolved, and my perception of EA herself changed, I never formally stopped considering myself a fan. (Mama didn't raise no quitter.) To this day, and to my profound embarrassment, I give enough of a shit that I'm taking the time to write this story at all, and that I was able to draft most of itfrom memory.(Mama didn't teach me how to prioritize.) Well, get this: I have never once listened to the audiobook. I remember unwrapping the signed boxset (minimal artwork, flimsy cardboard, no liner notes), thinking “this could have been an email”, telling myself I'd get around to it for old time's sake... and then I never did, because it was ten hours long, and I just couldn't force myself to care about that story anymore. I was not an isolated case.
In light of this, I apologize in advance for any potential errors in the following paragraphs; others listened so posers like me wouldn't have to 🔍, and I'm going off of their word. The new and improved edition was, indeed, a different book – in that a bunch of things that felt meaningful to fans had been either reworked or excised.
THE AUDIOBOOK EDITS
The hospital narrative had been shortened in favor of the asylum story, and the controversial “Drug / Suicide / Cutting” diaries had been scrapped. Part of the fanbase applauded this decision, but others were disappointed 🐀, as they had found the diaries to be the most (some said only) personal, authentic, and insightful chapters in the book.
Curse words, some abuse, and all mentions of abortion had also been purged. It made the book tamer, but not by much... because Emilie's age had been changed from 27 to 17. Apparently, the literary agent had suggested this to make the book more marketable to a Young Adult audience. No other biographical detail had been altered, so the main narrator was now a 17 year old girl with no parents but an established music career, who checks in by herself into a high-security adult ward, no questions asked. (I'm still perplexed by this one. Did they not expect YA readers to know how hospitals work...?)
The pirate captain, formally known by her “mass of tangled black hair”, was now... a blonde. According to EA, this was a purely aesthetic change: it made the three main Asylum girls a redhead, a blonde and a brunette, which would look better in the stage adaptation. Between the lines, it also distanced the character from its original dark-haired muse: Vecona, who had left the Crumpets in 2008 after a rumored falling-out with EA over unpaid costume work.
The minor characters based on EA's old Chicago friends had been discarded entirely. Which likely made sense for EA – she hadn't lived there in years, the friend group had drifted apart as friend groups do, and by that point, there no longer was an EA forum to administrate or comment on – but not so much for her readers. Some fans had grown fond of these fictional inmates (wasn't that the point?), and weren't too happy to see EA symbolically treat them as disposable. Others were saddened that EA would just scrap these remnants of her old life, and of what felt like simpler, happier times in the fandom. Either way, children, this is why you shouldn't get a neck tattoo of your first boyfriend's name, OR openly base the “good guys” in your career-defining book on friends you made in your early twenties.
To compensate for the loss of... most named inmate characters, Veronica was given a much more prominent role in the plot. Namely, instead of being best friends, Veronica and Emily were now... in love! Lovers! Lesbian lovers! Which naturally meant that Veronica had to die. 🔍 Besides, fans famously love it when you pull a gay ship out of thin air between your two main characters, and then kill one of them off so that the other suffers more.
One last one, because I find it especially goofy: a scrappy teddy bear named Suffer, given to Emily by the talking rats, was replaced with...a Very Large Spoon, which gets its very own number in the musical. 🎵 The rationale was that Emily could use the spoon as a weapon in the climactic uprising against the Asylum doctors. Which, fair enough... except that, prior to being a cute and anachronistic 🔍 MacGuffin in the fictional Asylum story, Suffer the Bear had been a beloved mascot🪞 from the early Opheliac live shows. Some still remembered when EA had raised HELL, even starting a #FREESUFFER campaign on Twitter, because she thought someone had stolen Suffer from the stage (it later turned out that he had been misplaced in a flight case). All that noise back in the day... and now Suffer didn't matter anymore? The nerve. “She made shirts and everything!” 🐀
All this to say, reception was lukewarm. EA hadn't performed live since 2014 and the Devil's Carnival sequel had failed to make a splash (despite decent reviews, the franchise and main collaboration fell apart before the end of the promotional tour 🔍). People were checking out. There was only one way to correct this. A true paradigm shift. A fresh start – a new theme?
Hell no. It's another edition of The Asylum for Revisionist Tortureporn Friendfictions!

ROUND 4: THE E-BOOK & THE QUEST FOR THE SPOON OF ROYALS

In 2017, about a year after the audiobook release, EA self-published a digital version of TAFWVG through Amazon. The literary agent hadn't worked out in the end: publishers were put off by how dark the book was, even after the audiobook edits. EA explained that she hadn't been comfortable with some of the alterations in the first place; she respected the agent's input and had tried to give it an honest shot, but in the end, she wanted to do it the way she wanted to do it, solo... and this was it.
EA had reverted a number of the audiobook cuts (including swear words, mentions of abortion, and the narrator's age), but kept most of the changes to the Asylum narrative – namely, the omission of Former Friends Characters, and the romance between Emily and Veronica. In the newsletter announcement, she mentions being in the process of “re-recording the few little bits of the audiobook to reflect the current text version”. Not sure where we're at on that front; it's never been brought up again, and I don't think anyone's checked. (I assume most fans had war flashbacks when they read the word “re-record”, and instantly repressed that part of the communiqué.)
The “Drug / Suicide / Cutting” diaries were still omitted in the first release of the e-book, but re-included as a coda soon after, by popular demand, under the title “Evidence of Insanity” – with fantastical “doctor's annotations” like“W14A seems to have disassociated her own identity, episodic, each lasting for a longer period of time. We suspect she will continue further in this – stronger medication is needed, schedule electroconvulsive therapy.”
A physical paperback edition was released a few months later; in anticipation of this, the e-book was a stripped-down, text-centric version of the story. (Honestly not a bad call, because the digital version from 2012 was a scanned, non-searchable, 1.3GB PDF behemoth – not super Kindle-friendly!) No elaborate backgrounds and color photographs in this edition, but the pages were still illustrated with inserts of rats, keys, teacups, and... hold on... ciphers??🪞
As always in the Asylum, history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes. In a throwback to the prelapsarian days of the Enchant Puzzle (remember? the one that no one ever managed to solve?), the e-book illustrations contained puzzles, which formed the master-key to... a scavenger hunt! And in keeping with tradition, the grand prize was an extravagant adornment hand-crafted by EA: the “Spoon of Royals”.🪞📝 Oh my!
Some of the puzzles are simple anagrams that can be solved for keywords. A clickable word within the adjacent text takes you to a password-protected link, which takes you through to an audio file – a song or an atmospheric instrumental that goes with that moment of the story. There are also more complex ciphers that decode into riddles. Each key depicted in the book has a number or letter engraved on it. The total number of rats in the book is apparently significant. One link takes you through to a blank page whose source code contains a list of coordinates from various bridges around the world.
Oh, it was a whole thing. When the book came out, you could send a picture of you doing EA's signature “rat claw” hand sign🪞 to request admission to a private Facebook group (the “Striped Stocking Society”) where people could help each other solve the clues and EA would occasionally pop in for a chat. There was also a series of mysterious newsletters in early 2018, culminating in a Los Angeles event where EA showed up in person to pass on extra puzzle-solving material to a handful of lucky fans (although said material raised more questions that it answered 📝).
Overall, it was a great idea! Although the fanbase was generally smaller and less active after four years without a new tour or album (and a fair amount of other drama, which we have yet to get into), the e-book puzzle did pique people's interest in purchasing yet another version of the same story.
Unfortunately, once again, EA overestimated either how intuitive her fans were, or how invested they would remain. After months of collaborative efforts across multiple platforms, a number of puzzles had been cracked 🔍, but it was still unclear how the individual anagrams and numbers and riddle-solutions all fit together as scavenger hunt clues.
EA kept up the hype for a while, but the few hints that she gave on social media only revealed yet more encryption factors without really helping fans connect the dots. One cipher remained unsolved on Instagram for days and days before EA caved in and hinted at which key to use. She did helpfully specify that if you didn't know how to read music, you'd better start learning. (...Was this a fun puzzle, or a prep school admission test?) The in-person LA event had also sown some confusion as to the rules and constraints of the game: would winning involve traveling to a physical location? That didn't seem very fair. EA had mentioned physically burying some items – but could you solve the puzzle from a distance? Is the Spoon of Royals literally just buried under the Shakespeare Bridge in Los Angeles, California?? 🐀
I'm just saying: if this had come up in 2008? People in corsets and platform boots would have been out there digging.
But this was 2018. As we've mentioned, the core of EA's active fanbase (a lot of whom had been teens and young adults when she was touring Opheliac) was fast aging out of the years when most folks have the spare time, dedication, or desire to essentially do super-involved homework out of love for their favorite singer. Uncovering new songs was a fun perk the first year – but after the new album came out in 2018, none of the passwords led to exclusive material anymore. It felt a bit lacklustre for something so labor-intensive.
(The new music itself wasn't a rallying point either. Behind the Musical was, quite literally, an intended vocal guide for the Asylum musical – so, basically a collection of demos. The sound was VERY Broadway Revival, somewhat Phantomish 🎵, in a way that's either good or bad depending on who's saying it. The violins, to fans' chagrin, sounded all-MIDI; no sign of actual instrumental recordings. EA sang all the parts herself, as she had on her previous album. I'm not saying there's no merit in a one-woman Andrew Lloyd Weber tribute. Many old fans enjoyed the new material well enough, some even really liked it – but most agreed that it just didn't hit like her earlier stuff used to, and that it felt rather unfinished.)
Unlike with the Enchant Puzzle, the prize itself was not much of an intrinsic motivation. While the Faerie Queen's Wings were a straightforward concept that evoked EA's own signature stage costumes, the Spoon of Royals was... a large spoon attached to a necklace, community-college-art-teacher style. It looked impractical both as a spoon and as a necklace, and more importantly, I'm not sure how many readers felt a deep emotional connection to the spoon in the story. The spoon that had usurped Suffer the Bear, no less!
In short: people gave up on the game because it was too hard, it came too late, and they had other things to do.
Thus, the Spoon of Royals remains unclaimed to this day, and I doubt I'll see anyone crack the puzzle in this lifetime. The Striped Stocking Society FB group was terminated in 2020, around the same time a bunch of fansites folded and EA closed her Instagram comments for the first time. By that point, both EA and her fans had bigger rats to skewer – but we have a ways to go before we reach that part of the story.
I would encourage you to give the puzzle a shot for the hell of it (in case you're a cryptography nerd and currently under house arrest or in a full-body cast) but... I just tried a bunch of the links, and the passwords don't work anymore. So I guess that's that. To quote old Bill by way of conclusion: “Much ado about nothing”.

ROUND TOO-MANY: I'LL SEE YOU ON BROADWAY OR I'LL SEE YOU IN HELL

So, what now? Well, not much.
By the late 2010s, what kept many fans semi-invested – if nothing else, because it clearly meant so much to EA herself – was the prospect of an upcoming stage musical adaptation. The way EA talked about it 📺, it was very much a “when”, not an “if”. Sure, ten years on, we were still collectively stuck in the Asylum, but it would at least be a new format – and a return to EA's main field of expertise, ie songwriting and performing. Not only did the core fanbase long for new music and new shows, but Fight Like a Girl and Behind the Musical had brought in small influxes of new fans who were very eager for any chance to see her live. So whether it was out of genuine enthusiasm for the project, or out of “let EA have her musical so we can maybe finally move on”, the fanbase was overall supportive.
Even though people still joked about the 2012 announcement of a “2014 West End debut” (seriously, what was she thinking?), EA had really buckled down in the intervening years, and it looked like the project was plausibly well underway. As in, we had more than just EA's word to go on: the involvement of other people, who did not reside in the Asylum, seemed to confirm that the musical was a thing.

[CONTINUED IN COMMENTS because Reddit is being ridiculous about the character count. I swear I was under 40,000!]

Here is the May events calender for Fargo Moorhead. If something was missed post it in the comments.
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Infant Island & Senza All Ages
May 1
The Aquarium
https://fargounderground.com/event/infant-island-senza-all-ages/
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Electric Six And Supersuckers With VOLK
May 2
Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-electric-six-and-supersuckers-farg
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90s/00s Rock Night
May 3
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-90s-rock-night-fargo/
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Crash the Decks
May 3
Aquarium
https://fargounderground.com/event/crash-the-decks/
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Mike Earley & Jake Silberman
May 3-4
Cellar Comedy Club below Frontstreet
https://www.frontstreettaproom.com/comedyinthecellar
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Rock from the Heart presents RICK SPRINGFIELD
May 4th
Avalon Events Center
https://rockfromtheheart.org
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Charlie Parr With Marisa Anderson
May 4
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-charlie-parr-fargo/
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ISAK ALLEN
May 4
Boss Comedy Club
https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/isak-allen-fargo/
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FM Drag United
May 4 @ 9 PM
Fargo VFW Post 762
https://www.facebook.com/FMDragUnited
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STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE
May 4
Fargo Theater
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/star-wars%3a-a-new-hope/1047/
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Sub:Culture presents The Space Ball: May the 4th Celebration
May 4
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/subculture-presents-the-space-ball-may-the-4th-celebration/
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Preacher Lawson
May 5
Sanctuary
https://tickets300.com/event/2024-preacher-lawson-fargo/
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Pursuit & Begravement
May 5
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/pursuit-begravement/
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Jazz Night
Mon May 6
Sidestreet Grille
7-9 PM
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Better Lovers
May 10
Aquarium
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-better-lovers-fargo/
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Midwest Murder Podcast
May 10
Sanctuary Events
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-midwest-murder-podcast-fargo/
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Violent Femmes
May 11
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-violent-femmes-fargo/
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2024 Midwest Truck Fest
May 11
Interstate Raceway
https://fargounderground.com/event/2024-midwest-truck-fest/
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Midwest Wing Fest
May 11
ND Horse Park
https://fargounderground.com/event/midwest-wing-fest/
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Below Zero Wrestling presents WrestleVersary 3
May 11
Sanctuary
https://fargounderground.com/event/below-zero-wrestling-presents-wrestleversary-3/
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A Moody River Tribute to Bob Dylan
May 11
Aquarium
https://fargounderground.com/event/a-moody-river-tribute-to-bob-dylan/
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6th Annual Fargo Vintage Market
May 12
Wild Terra Cider
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/6th-annual-fargo-vintage-market/786/
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FM Classic Bike Night
May 14
Drekker Brewing
https://fargounderground.com/event/fm-classic-bike-night-2/2024-05-14/
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Needtobreathe – The Caves World Tour Featuring Judah & The Lion
May 17, 2024
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-needtobreathe-moorhead/
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Sigcell / Disappear Forever & More
May 17
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/sigcell-disappear-forever-more/
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Joey Avery & Ethan Pedersen
May 17-18
Cellar Comedy Club below Frontstreet
https://www.frontstreettaproom.com/comedyinthecellar
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!
May 18
Fargo Theatre
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-wheel-of-fortune-live-fargo/
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The Dimension Jumpers & Serenity
May 18
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/the-dimension-jumpers-serenity/
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Red River Market: West Fargo
May 18
West Fargo
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-west-fargo
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Cody Johnson - The Leather Tour
With Special Guest Justin Moore & Drake Milligan
May 18
Fargodome
https://www.fargodome.com
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FM Drag United
May 18 @ 9 PM
Fargo VFW Post 762
https://www.facebook.com/FMDragUnited
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Dead Threads – A Brewhalla Vintage Market
May 18
Brewhalla
https://fargounderground.com/event/dead-threads-a-brewhalla-vintage-market/
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Mike Brody
May 18
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-mike-brody-fargo/
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Sesame Street Live!
May 19
Scheels Arena
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Fargo Makers Market
May 19
Fargo Brewing
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/fargo-makers-market/1049/
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PORTUGAL. THE MAN With Reyna Tropical
May 20
Outdoors at Fargo Brewing
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-portugal-the-man-fargo/
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Willie Nelson & Family
May 20-21
Bluestem sold out
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Cosplay Drag Show @ CoreCon 2024 Fargo
May 23
Holiday Inn
https://fargounderground.com/event/cosplay-drag-show-corecon-2024-fargo/
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Desperate Electric, The Wicked Bees, & The Forefeathers
May 23
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/desperate-electric-the-wicked-bees-the-forefeathers/
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SmallTown Strings w/ special guest Ella’s Rudd
May 24
The Four and four
https://fargounderground.com/event/smalltown-strings-w-special-guest-ellas-rudd/
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Fargo Core Con
science fiction, fantasy, horror and anime convention
May 23-26
Holiday Inn
https://www.fargocorecon.org
https://facebook.com/events/s/corecon-2024-echoes-of-the-pas/239721099064144/
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John Kennedy And Friends
May 24
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-john-kennedy-and-friends-fargo/
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Asian Night Market
May 24
Plains Art Museum
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Battle of the Hamm’s 2024: 10 Bands Battle for 300 Cans of Hamm’s
May 24
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/battle-of-the-hamms-2024-10-bands-battle-for-300-cans-of-hamms/
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Midget Wrestling
May 25
Sanctuary Events Center
https://events.humanitix.com/fargo-nd-micro-wresting-all-stars-little-mania-rips-through-the-ring
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Yotuma & Viogression
May 25
Aquarium
https://fargounderground.com/event/yotuma-viogression/
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Fargo Marathon
May 28 through June 1, 2024
https://fargomarathon.com
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Nice Enough presents: The Kickback
Mayv28
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/nice-enough-presents-the-kickback/
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WHORES
May 29
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/whores/
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Chutes & Boots Pro Bull Riding
May 31
The Lights
https://fargounderground.com/event/chutes-boots-pro-bull-riding/
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2024 Drifting the Plains 2
May 31 - June 1
Interstate Raceway
https://fargounderground.com/event/2024-drifting-the-plains-2/
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Trevor Anderson (Comedy)
Mag 31-June 1
Cellar Comedy Club below Frontstreet
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HEL’S FÜRY TATTOO FEST
May 31-June 2
Brewhalla
https://fargounderground.com/event/hels-fury-tattoo-fest/2024-05-31/
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Wheatus (Acoustic) With Gabrielle Sterbenz
June 1
Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-wheatus-fargo/
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Joan Jett with Kiss The Tiger
June 1st
Scheels Arena
https://www.scheelsarena.com/news_article/show/1304878
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MARAUDA
June 1
Sanctuary
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-marauda-fargo/
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HEL’S FÜRY TATTOO FEST
June 2
Brewhalla
https://fargounderground.com/event/hels-fury-tattoo-fest/2024-06-02/
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Happy Harrys Rib Fest
June 5-8
Fargodome Outdoors
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Blackhawk
June 5
Ribfest / Outdoors @ Fargodome
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-blackhawk-fargo/
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Tunic w/ Benefactor, ghost_texture and LOUM
June 6
Aquarium
https://fargounderground.com/event/tunic-w-benefactor-ghost_texture-and-loum/
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Chayce Beckham
June 6th
Ribfest / Fargodome outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-chayce-beckham-fargo/
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EVE6
June 7th
Ribfest / Fargodome outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-eve-6-fargo/
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Dusty Slay
June 7
Fargo Theatre
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-dusty-slay-fargo/
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Steven Adler of Guns N Roses
JUNE 8th
Ribfest / Fargodome Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-steven-adler-fargo/
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Trey Kennedy
June 8th
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-trey-kennedy-fargo/
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Fargo Brunch Festival
June 9
Wild Terra
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/fargo-brunch-festival/730/
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FM Classic Bike Night
June 11
Brewhalla
https://fargounderground.com/event/fm-classic-bike-night-2/2024-06-11/
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REO Speedwagon with Night Ranger
June 12
Scheels Arena
https://fargounderground.com/event/reo-speedwagon-with-night-range
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Jade Presents: Etran de L’Aïr & Rosali
June 11
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/jade-presents-etran-de-lair-rosali/
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West Fargo Events Carnival
June 12
The Lights
https://fargounderground.com/event/west-fargo-events-carnival-2/
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Jon Pardi
June 14
The Lights
https://www.epiceventsnd.com/epic-events/jon-pardi
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Midwest Kids Fest
June 14
Island Park
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/midwest-kid-fest/688/
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BOB ZANY
JUNE 14TH
Boss Comedy Club
https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/bob-zany-comedy-fargo/
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West Fargo Street Fair 2024
June 15
https://fargounderground.com/event/west-fargo-street-fair-2024/
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Soul Asylum and Gear Daddies
June 15
The Lights
https://fargounderground.com/event/soul-asylum-and-gear-daddies/
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Tigirlily Gold
June 15
Sanctuary
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-tigirlily-gold-fargo/
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North Dakota Renaissance Faire
June 15-16
North Dakota Horse Park
https://ndrenaissancefaire.com/
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Folkways Night Bazaar: Renaissance
June 20
Downtown
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Scandinavian Festival
June 21-22
HJEMKOMST CENTER
http://www.hcscconline.org/
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North Dakota Renaissance Faire
June 22-23
North Dakota Horse Park
https://ndrenaissancefaire.com/
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Poetry Night
June 27
Red Raven
https://fargounderground.com/event/%f0%9f%96%a4-poetry-night-%f0%9f%96%a4/2024-06-27/
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Red NOT Chili Peppers
June 27
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-red-not-chili-peppers-fargo/
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Red River Valley Fair (week 1 of 3)
June 28 - 30
www.redrivervalleyfair.com
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Goo Goo Dolls
June 28
Red River Valley Fair
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JO DEE MESSINA
June 29
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-jo-dee-messina-fargo/
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Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias
June 30
Red River Valley Fair
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com/p/tickets
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Red River Valley Fair (week 2 of 3)
July 4-7
www.redrivervalleyfair.com
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Hairball
Julu 4 (free gate and show)
Red River Valley Fair
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Bonanzaville 4th of July Carnival & Fireworks
July 4
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/bonanzaville-4th-of-july-carnival-%26-fireworks/668/
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Pete Davidson (2 shows)
July 5
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-pete-davidson-6-fargo/
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Yung Gravy
July 5th
Red River Valley Fair
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Ludacris
Sat July 6
Red River Valley Fair
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Skillet with Colton Dixon
Sun July 7th
Res River Valley Fair
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com/events/2024/skillet-with-colton-dixon
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The Wallflowers (feat Jacob Dylan)
July 7
Fargo Theatre
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-the-wallflowers-fargo/
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Kaitlin Butts
July 10
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-kaitlin-butts-fargo/
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Grace Potter
July 10
Fargo Brewing
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-grace-potter-fargo/
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Red River Valley Fair (week 3 of 3)
July 11-14
www.redrivervalleyfair.com
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Disney Princess - The Concert
July 11th
Red River Valley Fair
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com/events/2024/disney-princess---the-concert
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Etran De L’Aïr & Rosali
July 11
Aquarium
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-etran-de-lair-rosali-fargo/
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Blake Shelton
July 12
Red River Valley Fair
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Band Of Horses
July 12
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-band-of-horses-fargo/
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Breaking Benjamin
July 13
Red River Valley Fair
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Shakey Graves With Futurebirds
July 13
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-shakey-graves-fargo/
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2024 USA Wrestling
July 12-20
Fargodome
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Red River Market Opens
July 13
Downtown
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-openingday-24
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Riley Green
July 14
Red River Valley Fair
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Prof
July 16
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-prof-fargo/
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The Wood Brothers
July 16
Sanctuary
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-the-wood-brothers-fargo/
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Pierce The Veil
July 18
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-pierce-the-veil-fargo/
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Horse Racing
July 18
ND Horse Park
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Downtown Fargo Street Fair
July 18-20
Downtown Fargo
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Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen Featuring Patrick Myers As Freddie Mercury
July 20.
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-killer-queen-fargo/
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Morgan Wade & John Moreland
July 20
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-morgan-wade-john-moreland-fargo/
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Red River Market (Sunday)
Julyv21
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-openingday-24-wsrm4
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49 Winchester With Zandi Holup
July 23
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-49-winchester-fargo/
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Brothers Osbourne
July 25
The Lights
https://www.epiceventsnd.com/
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Night Bazaar: Circus
Julyv25
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/night-bazaar-circus
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Timebomb Pro Wrestling
July 25
Sanctuary
https://www.timebombpro.com/product/timebomb-pro-fargo-7-25-24
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TEDxFargo
July 25
Fargo Civic
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/tedxfargo/792/
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TOM THAKKAR
JULY 26TH
Boss Comedy Club
https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/tom-thakkar-fargo
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Volkswagens in the Valley Car Show
July 27
FM Convention & Visitors Bureau
https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/volkswagens-in-the-valley-car-show/707/
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Red River Market
July 27
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-jul-27
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Fargo Airsho featuring The Blue Angels and F-22 Raptor Demo team
July 27-28, 2024
Hector International Airport
https://www.fargoairsho.com
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Brennen Leigh
July 28
Hall
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Red River Market Jazz Fest
Aug 3
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-jul-27-s37tl
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ND Renaissance Fair - 1st Weekend
August 3-4
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com
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mc chris & Crunk Witch
Aug 5
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/mc-chris-crunk-witch/
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Stray Cats Summer Tour 2024 With The Midnight Cowgirls
Aug 8th
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-stray-cats-moorhead/
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FM Pride Week
Aug 8-11
https://www.facebook.com/FMPride
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Lorrie Morgan
Aug 9
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-lorrie-morgan-fargo/
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Fargo Blues Fest
August 9-10
Newman Outdoor Field
www.fargobluesfest.com
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Red River Market Jazz Pride
Aug 10
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/red-river-market-pride-24
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Aug 3
Broadway Square
ND Renaissance Fair - 2nd Weekend
August 10-11
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com
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Dwight Yoakam & The Mavericks
AUGUST 11TH
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-dwight-yoakam-moorhead/
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Lamb Of God & Mastodon – Ashes Of Leviathan Tour
August 13
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-lamb-of-god-mastodon-moorhead/
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20 Years Of Tears Tour: Hawthorne Heights & Thursday With Anberlin, Armor For Sleep, Emery, And This Wild Life
Aug 19
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-hawthorne-heights-thursday-fargo/
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The Head And The Heart With Michigander
Aug 20
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-the-head-and-the-heart-moorhead/
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Thrivefest Featuring Casting Crowns With Jason Gray
Aug 24
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-thrivefest-moorhead/
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K. Flay
Aug 24
Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-k-flay-fargo/
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Nate Bargatze
Aug 25
Fargodome
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Ice Cube
Fri, August 30
The Lights
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Styx
Fri, Aug 30
Scheels Arena
https://fargounderground.com/event/styx/
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All Ages Apes of the State
Aug 31
Aquarium
https://aquariumfargo.com/event/apes-of-the-state/
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Spoon & Phantogram
September 6
Fargo Brewing Outdoors
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-spoon-phantogram-fargo/
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Drekker Fest
Sept 13-14
Drekker Brewing Company
https://facebook.com/events/s/drekkerfest-10/388261570709549/
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MICHAEL PALASCAK
Sept 14
Boss Comedy Club
https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/michael-palascak-fargo-2/
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Barenaked Ladies With Toad The Wet Sprocket
September 17
Bluestem
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-barenaked-ladies-moorhead/
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Night Bazaar
Sept 19
Broadway Square
https://www.folkways.org/schedule/night-bazaar-magic
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Daniel O’Donnell
Sept 22
Fargo Theatre
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-daniel-odonnell-fargo/
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Evan Honer With Thomas Rowland
Sept 30
The Hall
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-evan-honer-fargo/
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Josh Blue
Oct 4
Sanctuary
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-josh-blue-fargo/
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Roughrider Ink & Iron Expo
Oct 4-6
West Fargo
https://roughriderexpo.com
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One Night In Memphis #1 Tribute To Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash
Oct 10
Fargo Theatre
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JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON
OCT 12TH
Boss Comedy Club
https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/jessica-michelle-singleton-fargo/
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Brad Williams
Oc5 13
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-brad-williams-fargo/
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Valley Con
Oct 18-20
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The Big One Arts & Crafts
Oct 25-26
Fargodome
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The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin’s ‘IV’
Nov 12
Fargo Theater
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-black-jacket-symphony-fargo/
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Hairball
Jan 25
Scheels Arenaa

So awhile ago I had posted on here that I wanted a paramore tattoo somewhere, I'm thinking I'm just going to get the BNE butterfly on my thigh, but I'm not sure, it's my favorite paramore album, but I'm also thinking of just getting "Careful" tattooed somewhere in cursive, what do you guys think? :)