Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷

Leaving Twitter soon. Find me on Threads! Doing my best to save democracy & support policies for an inclusive, healthy, caring & educated planet.

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Now on threads … ⁦ https://t.co/HOEaN7Adqr

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Thanks to @marceelias and @EliasLawGroup for all they do to defend democracy.

[Missi Carter - BLM & LGBTQ+ Ally 🇺🇦 🟧 @Missi_Carter]

@Ty22Best @FBI

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

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[Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ @tribelaw]

“Behind the scenes, President Biden and his team worked hard to get Erdogan to ‘yes’ and are to be applauded for their efforts.” Yet another quiet success for Biden. 
https://t.co/cC59LAUNTd

[Secretary Jennifer Granholm @SecGranholm]

Under @POTUS, for the first five months of this year, renewables produced more power than coal — a first for our country that is leading to a drastic decline in carbon emissions.
https://t.co/F8tC7RwLWM

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Done!

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

I just hit over 200k followers at the other app. Join me there! Check out my pinned tweet.

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Thank you for inspiring us all and giving us joy and pride and for all you’ve done to promote womens’ soccer to super star status ⚽️!

[Jon Tester @jontester]

I’m a Montana dirt farmer who’s fighting to do right by my state and rural Americans across the country. I rely on grassroots supporters like you to keep our campaign moving and shaking, because I don’t let right-wing millionaires bankroll my campaign and call the shots.

[Le Monde @lemondefr]

A Nanterre, entre les habitants du quartier Pablo Picasso et les médias, une profonde fracture https://t.co/FyueaP4A2C

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

WIRED article on Threads 👇 https://t.co/hcOVwmfUnR

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Find me on Threads for now… https://t.co/HOEaN7Adqr

[Tea Pain @TeaPainUSA]

Tea Pain is on THREADS at @TeaPainUSA1.

Are you there yet?

[Ilaeka Villa she/her ☮️ 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 💙 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @IlaekaV]

Done!

[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

Come join us over at the better place: https://t.co/fw2zTgSaMf

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

After years of fighting for this, I’m very happy that the IRS is getting ready to pilot a new free tax filing tool next year, which can save taxpayers an average of $140. And I’ve urged them to make it available to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.

[Jaime Harrison @harrisonjaime]

Bidenomics in SC:

“And if most South Carolina Republican Members of Congress had their way, the state would have lost out on over $2.6 billion in infrastructure funding and nearly $1 billion in funding for high-speed internet for South Carolina.” https://t.co/WIHUAQIdyA

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

Never want to hear another word about how Democrats don’t deliver for the economy. We do. And Republicans are doing absolutely nothing to help it. This is all President Biden & I can’t overstate just how remarkable this is. Read more below 👇

https://t.co/tXNXRboHIg

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

Good morning and Happy Thursday to everyone who saw the June Jobs Report SHATTER expectations with a whopping 497,000 jobs created after the expectation was only 220,000, and annual pay rising at 6.4%!

That's Bidenomics, Baby!!!!! 😎
Take a bow, President Biden.