#minor scooby doo reference

[fishhateme]

okay fine let's address the elephant in the room i've abandoned this blog BUT i needed to cope after singapore yall after a good two months of no contact with any media of my pookie danny and the subsequent exposure to THE maxiel paddel date (ft. temporarily adopted paddel prodigy??) i'm ready to be back on my bullshit

this time? angsty introspective danny and max comforting him, aka ao3 hasn't been hitting and im in crisis

if it sucks it's because i haven't written fanfic in ages (started uni and it kicked me in the teeth, the only reason i can justify spending time on this is because at this point it's a Coping Mechanism™)

also i know the whole part things is a pain in the ass but tumblr wont let me write posts as long as i want them to idk i hate technology i was born in the wrong century (id rather die of the black death at 20 than have to deal with hyperlinks again thanks for asking)

read it here

[cryingatwindermerepeaks]

Is there anyway you can do a little Shauna fic? She has a bad day (in your all living together au) and she goes smaller then she normally does and she’s just a fussy and whiny baby cause she’s not used to be this small? No pressure! And if so thank you!

Little!Shauna - Tiny

Notes -> little!shauna, cg!jackie, post rescue theyallliveinabighousetogether au, babyre, pacifiers, tantrums, minor references to canon, swearing

Word count: 1239

If Shauna let herself think about everything that had happened to her after the plane crashed, she’d probably say today wasn’t actually that bad. But Shauna wasn’t thinking about that. All Shauna could think about was the fact that she’d had a nightmare last night, Mari had pushed in front of her when she was trying to get breakfast and when Tai had said they could watch tv, no one had wanted to watch Scooby Doo. So now they were watching stupid my little pony because Misty had wanted to. How was it that everyone had preferred Misty’s show to hers? Shauna huffed, sliding down on the couch dramatically so everyone knew just how unimpressed she was. “You don’t have to watch it, Shau-na,” Mari prodded teasingly, glaring at Shauna from across the room. She, clearly, thought she was in the right after pushing in at breakfast time and it just made Shauna even madder.

“And you don’t have to be a bitch,” Shauna grumbled, standing up and stomping out of the room. She hadn’t wanted to watch dumb tv anyway, especially not with all of the others who were just stupid babies. Shauna stomped all the way up to her bedroom, making sure everyone - no matter where in the house they were - could hear just how frustrated she was. She dropped down onto her bed with the most dramatic sigh she could muster. It seemed to take out the last of her energy and moments later she was curled up under her covers, teary eyed with her thumb planted firmly between her lips. She felt small. Not the sort of small that made playing pirates with Melissa or racing Mari to the top of tree sound like the most fun in the world, but the sort of small that made her think about how much she wished Jackie would come upstairs and just hold her and wonder if Lottie wouldn’t mind sharing one of her bottles. Shauna didn’t like this sort of small. She felt stuck, almost helpless. She hated how much she craved to be cared for and coddled, because surely no one would want to do that for her. Shauna was mean, she was rough and she played to show it. No one would look at her - a little prickly around the edges and almost always scowling at something - and want to take care of the very gentle and small part of her that had made itself apparent today. It felt awful.

Shauna didn’t notice Jackie at first. She stood in the doorway, unsure whether her presence would help or hinder the younger girl. Though Jackie had certainly heard it, she hadn’t seen the events which led to Shauna being curled up in her bed sucking her thumb (something she rarely did). “Shauna,” She called out quietly, trying not to startle the younger girl. Shauna jolted at the intrusion, eyes blowing wide open as if Jackie had yelled her name. She moved to take her thumb away from her mouth but upon realising it was only Jackie, she kept it in. “Are you feeling alright baby?” Jackie asked gently, entering the room and sitting at the end of Shauna’s bed. Shauna just shrugged, watching Jackie closely from where she lay, curled up at the other end. She wanted to tell Jackie about how her head felt fuzzy and wrong and she really, really wanted a hug, but the words got all crowded in her head and all that ended up coming out was a soft, frustrated whine. Jackie frowned, placing a tentative hand on Shauna’s shin. “Small?” She offered as a suggestion. Shauna nodded, pressing her leg a little bit harder into Jackie’s touch. Jackie rubbed her thumb back and forth soothingly, a tiny slither of the comfort Shauna craved. “Poor thing,” She cooed. “You didn’t want to watch tv with the others?” Shauna huffed at this, squirming around so she was laying on her back with her legs out over Jackie’s thighs.

“Stupid,” She mumbled around her thumb - as if that was an adequate way to describe how frustrated and agitated everyone had been making her feel.

“That’s alright, baby,” Jackie soothed, “You’re just not feeling up to it today - nothing wrong with that.” Shauna nodded, she felt a few tears trying their hardest to force their way out of her eyes and she had to slam them shut to stop herself from crying like a baby. Jackie noticed the attempt, recognising how quickly and deeply Shauna was slipping. “C’mere,” She murmured, gently lifting Shauna onto her lap.

The comfort broke the damn. She’d wanted this so badly. Jackie bounced her softly, cooing like Shauna was the smallest and most precious thing to ever grace the plant. “You’re just my tiny bub today, aren’t you?” Shauna nodded, and it felt good to admit. She was tiny, so tiny, but Jackie didn’t mind. “Maybe you need a paci, hm?” Jackie suggested, rubbing the knuckle of Shauna’s thumb which poked slightly out of her mouth. Shauna just whined, pacifiers were for babies and she would never ever use one. Except… it didn’t sound so awful. Not awful at all, really. Whatever Shauna decided her opinion was, it didn’t really matter, because Jackie was sliding her off her lap and the bed and guiding her over the piles of books and toys which littered her floor. “There are spares in the kitchen, do you think we could make it down there?” Jackie offered, holding Shauna’s hand as if she was worried that if she let go Shauna would just stop remembering how to walk. Shauna nodded, wanting to do whatever Jackie thought was best.

She let herself be led downstairs, practically sticking to Jackie’s heels the whole time. They passed quickly by the living room, where everyone seemed deeply invested in the my little pony episode that had gotten Shauna into this mess in the first place. She shook her head, mentally shaking out whatever lingering thoughts of anger came creeping back. Jackie didn’t say anything about how Shauna hovered right over her as she rifled around in the drawer for an unused pacifier. She found one - beige with a little brown bear on the front - and washed it off before offering it to Shauna. This meant that Shauna would have to take her thumb out of her mouth, which felt impossibly difficult. But Jackie was watching her with such hope and softness in her eyes that Shauna couldn’t help but pull her hand away and take the pacifier in her mouth. It felt different to how she’d expected, not bad. She let her tongue prod at and twist around the little silicone nipple for a moment before concluding that it was not infact, bad at all. Jackie smiled proudly - as if Shauna had just done something amazing instead of simply accepting a tiny piece of babyish comfort. “Aren’t you just precious?” She cooed, making Shauna blush and press her face into the older girl’s shoulder. Jackie laughed softly, not teasing at all, but as if she just thought Shauna was so cute it was funny. Shauna wasn’t cute, that much she knew. “Let’s get you back up to bed, baby girl, I can tell you’re tired.” Shauna was tired - exhausted, infact - but she whined nonetheless because naps were for babies.

Right, no. Right now, to herself and Jackie, at least - Shauna was a baby. And that was ok.

[bones4thecats]

Them Having A Ghostly Gondolier! S/O

Type of Writing: Random Idea Name: Them Having A Ghostly Gondolier! S/O Characters: Enmu, Kaigaku, Gyutaro, and Nakime Idea-Giver: Random Ideas

A/N: The character of the Ghostly Gondolier is from the show Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! from 1969. The character is featured in Season 3, Episode 13! Also, the reader is uppermoon 5, though Gyokko is still in the story, just as the fellow moon alongside the reader. Also, they hate one another, anyways, the warnings are below.

⚠️ Trigger Warnings: Minor Swearing and Death ⚠️ Spoilers for: Manga Ending ⚠️

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As the descendant of royalty, you had a hidden lot of treasure hidden somewhere inside of your homeland of Italy. But when you discovered your ancestor had another descendant, you grew irritated. This was your family’s reward for hardship, not his!

You had always heard about a legend of a traitor being sentenced to the dungeons, and when you found a reference drawing of what they looked like, you dressed in your indigo tunic and gray cloak before adding gloves, a belt, and boots to finalize your look.

During your time acting as the spirit of a deceased traitor, you had been found out and escaped from the authorities, sending you and your gondola across a few rivers before going on foot through more pieces of land before landing in Japan.

Growing the need for more, you began another life of crime, stealing valuable jewels from the Entertainment District’s many rich prostitutes and their customers.

You had yet again been caught and almost died if it weren’t for the intervention of a man with black hair and red eyes, who had killed the many officers around you in the blink of an eye.

" You seem to be of use with your cunning traits. I will offer you this once, mortal. Become a demon and you will gain the power you so desperately want. Nobody or thing can take you down. "

It has been many years, perhaps a few four hundred years? Maybe four thirty-one? No matter, you rose in the ranks like nothing. Obtaining many treasures and valuables from your victims, demon slayers, average humans, and alike.

You expected every single attack and would teleport away faster than any other demon, but what you couldn’t disappear from was your feelings, much like your dearest demonic-lover…

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Demon! Reader ; Uppermoon 5

💤 Enmu loved to watch you fight. You just taunting and scaring humans left and right as you would train your abilities with your fellow uppermoon 5, Gyokko, whom you despised more than that hashira that nearly killed you mere years prior

💤 You were known for your sneaky and very greedy personality, and the fact that your face was always hidden behind a cloak as your mouth and eyes glowed a horrifying yellow

💤 Despite how many feared you, Enmu adored you. He would find you after Lowermoon/Uppermoon meetings and hug you, requesting a small amount of time together, which you agreed to. You could count your gains that week that way

💤 He is very masochistic, while you are fairly sadistic. So, whenever you guys were to fight against one another to help with your boyfriend’s attack speed and power, you would harm him harshfully, much to his enjoyment

💤 Enmu loves to watch as you taunt humans, especially when it means he gets to see a genuine smile against your face when finding a hunk of pricy metals or whatnot that you didn’t have before

💤 You constantly fight with Gyokko, who yells at you for trying to steal his pots. And while normally many would be scared of his nasty ass face, you just laugh maniacally and lift one of his smaller and more delicate pots, threatening to throw it away as Enmu watches and laughs with you

💤 Your boyfriend also adores to go with you on your gondola, you lightly motioning it to slowly flow through the waters of a nearby river. This was the only place you guys could relax

💤 After you were sent the final words from your boyfriend before he died at the hands of the hanafuda-earring wearing slayer, you grew angry, just as angry as your master

💤 That bastard was going to pay for harming your lover… and he was going to pay with his life…

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Demon! Reader ; Uppermoon 5

🍑 As one of the fastest rising uppermoons, Kaigaku met you fairly early in his short life as a demon

🍑 You were fairly ticked that Gyokko had died, the guy was so weak that he had fallen to the hands of a single hashira. And not only was it one hashira, it was a child! A mere excuse of a death, if you said so yourself

🍑 You were very powerful, and Kaigaku recognized that, and because you were fairly close with Kokushibo, as he would give you some things he knew you’d like off his multitude of victims, you met him early on and helped train him

🍑 Kaigaku noticed he still had a shard of humanity in him when you had held his blade out to him, with a small gold chain attached with the words ‘I believe in you, champ’ written in a little plate

🍑 You had made and gifted him something with so much value? Why was his face so warm at that action?

🍑 When you guys eventually became a duo of fighters, it made Muzan sigh, since he was being reminded of the previous uppermoons, Daki and Gyutaro, who died in his eyes by the shred of humanity they had left for one another

🍑 Kaigaku merely scoffed at Muzan’s remark and declared you would be the ultimate duo, one more powerful than the last moons

🍑 You fought against a group of demon slayers when a crow flew by, announcing the demise of your lover, and hearing that his supposed fellow trainee of Jigoro Kuwajima just enraged you even more

🍑 But, instead of fighting, you stood frozen as the young Kamado boy jumped and readied his sword to decapitate you. And once your eyes looked into his filled with tears, he readjusted and fixed his breathing style

" Boy… no- Tanjiro. Thank you for this… kick Muzan’s ass, yeah? "

🍑 Watching with widened eyes, Tanjiro smiled and bowed to your disintegrating body before walking away and wondering just why you gave up so easily at the mention of Kaigaku’s death

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Demon! Reader ; Uppermoon 5

🩸 You have been uppermoon 5 for hundreds of years, and when Gyutaro and Daki first joined, you recognized the female as the Oiran Warabihime of the Kyogoku Estate in the Entertainment District

🩸 How did you recognize her, you might be asking. Well, you may or may not have snuck in and stolen a few very expensive vases before…

🩸 Anyways. Gyutaro noticed how Daki groaned at your appearance, you were just a plain-looking person, at least in demon standards to her

🩸 Your face was completely a shadow, while you had a glowing yellow mouth and eyes, which honestly gave the female demon the heebie jeebies while her brother became infatuated with your unique appearance. You were kinda like him in that way, a unique look and personality

🩸 Gyutaro began to seek you out whenever he got some time away from Daki, and while you wouldn’t admit it straight-up, you enjoyed spending some of your time with the sixth uppermoon

🩸 Daki grew onto you because of you delicately you treated her, even if she did annoy you with her constant whining. You just would hand her a piece of your horde and move on as she gloated to others about how you liked her more than the others

🩸 Only you and Gyutaro knew that you adored him the most, since he and you were the only couple between any moons throughout history

🩸 Whenever you had a successful hunt, you would travel to the Entertainment District and hang around with him and sister, though since Daki normally had work to hold, you would just sit down on the rooftops or go hunting alongside your dearest demon

🩸 Gyutaro is very self-conscious with you, he believes that you only are with him because you pitied him, I mean, why would someone as powerful and amazing as you want to be with someone like him? He couldn’t even protect his sister when he was a human…

🩸 Due to a small breakdown, you stayed in the District overnight, which was when Uzui and the squad came there and began the fight against the siblings and you

🩸 You watched as Gyutaro and Daki were killed, and in a frenzy, you wailed in agony as your boyfriend screamed for you to leave and began having a fight with his sister over their fates which would leave you alone and in so much emotional pain

" Stop right there, demon! " " You’ll pay for this, you damned slayer. You’ll pay for killing him! "

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Demon! Reader ; Uppermoon 5

🎶 Nakime met you fairly early on in her life as a demon, since she took control of the Infinity Castle while you held your position as a powerful and long-lasting uppermoon, specifically uppermoon 5

🎶 You would spend your nights out gathering victims, demon slayers and civilians alike, and would steal everything valuable they had on them. From pieces of their clothing to even a part of their blades, you gathered it all

🎶 Bringing it back home was even better than the actual hunt for you, as you would sit down and count everything you gathered, though you particularly liked the medallions some rich people had on them, and you would listen to your lovely lover play her biwa in the background

🎶 She likes to look up from her instrument for a couple seconds to see you throwing some of your 'garbage' off to your fellow moon Gyokko, saying things like;

" This shit'll fit right in with your nasty ass pots, Gyok'. " " Holy! Y/N, what the hell! You almost hit my damn head! " " Good, it'd be a massive improvement. "

🎶 Whenever she would notice that Gyokko or another demon was targeting you or your gatherings, she'd strike her biwa and send the demon far away, and anyone could hear their screams of irritation from miles away

🎶 You would just look up and her and give her a thumbs up while yelling your thanks and adding a 'babe' or 'tesoro' at the end, making her gently smile and nod her head

🎶 When she had joined the Twelve Kizuki in replacement of Hantengu after his demise and you took over the position of uppermoon 5 for yourself, you always felt the urge to protect her now more than ever

🎶 This showed during the final battle of the slayers vs Muzan

🎶 Nakime and you were the final members of your organization remaining, and you were getting super fed up with these kids and traitorous demons

🎶 Your teleportation was hardly effective anymore, it's as if they were able to predict where you were going to come and go from, much to your, Nakime, and Muzan's chagrin

🎶 Muzan eventually grew so fed up that he had decided to eliminate Nakime, so that the castle wouldn't be controlled by Tamayo's little imp, and he just sent you a final message as you watched Nakime die from your leader's actions

" It's nothing personal, Y/N. " " Muzan, you son of a bitch! "

🎶 The young and older slayers watched in shock as you landed on the ground and cursed Muzan out as you slowly crumpled apart, and your final words were ones that put far more motivation into the future saviors of humanity

" Kill that guy! If you don't, I swear I'll haunt you all until the days you guys die! "

[tawked]

The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries, vol. 1

I know we're not supposed to think too hard about characters' ages in this silly crossover comic, but I do prefer the Scooby Gang being between Nightwing (early 20s) and Tim Drake (14 or so). I only say this because last time they met, Nightwing was still Bruce's first Robin, and implied to be about as old as the Scoobies. I think this shakes out a little cleaner, with the gang being distinct as the elder teens in the line-up. It's a minor point, but it was a little weird whenever a villain would use "those kids" to refer specifically to the Scoobies, with Robin and Batgirl implied to be basically the same age as Daphne at a few points. Are they not also "those kids?"

[ollieisoliveoil]

Intro Post! (Please Read)

Hi! Ollie here, this is my intro post ig? (I'm trying man)

Names to call me:

-Ollie (yes)

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Olive Oil (uhhh sure)

-Any random nickname (reserved for my partners and/or friends)

-Beez (umm sure ig)

-Dumb ass, stupid, any other term like that (in a joking way ok?)

-Any Slurs (Only @tommy-cola24 /j)

-Legal/Dead Name (Fuck no)

Pronouns: he/they, Please use more masc pronouns if you want to refer to me

Birthday: November 30th

DNI List:

Basic things like Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexism, Racism, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, just being weird or creepy or hateful or rude

Nsfw (I'm a minor, if you are a nsfw account please don't follow or interact)

People who know me irl (doesn't count if we are friends)

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Scooby Doo: Mystery Inc

Newsies

The Outsiders

Mouthwashing

Arcane

The Coffin of Andy and LeyLey

Epic the Musical

The Guy That Doesn't Like Musicals

Nerdy Prudes Must Die

Black Friday

Scott Pilgrim

Bluey

Dnd

Relationship:

I am in a qpr with the lovely @frayna-of-the-hollow <3

Random Stuff ig?:

I tend to stutter irl when I'm nervous, so sorry abt that, I get really anxious about stuff, (when people are mad at me or something)

My hearing is SHIT, and I have a hard time understanding people speaking sometimes (might be Audio Processing Disorder, idk)

dyslexic . . . that one explains itself

I tend to say I love you and be affectionate towards my friends (if that makes you uncomfortable, please tell me)

I personally use dude, man, bro, ext as gender neutral so if you have a problem with that please tell me

I have a Daily Prompt account, its OllieIsOliveOil (the same as on here, but with caps)

Also, I'm cabin 7 yall, my dads the freaking sun Broski's 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 ☀☀☀☀☀ 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 (according to the official test)

Also, there will be swearing on my blog

And, ya boys got autism and probably adhd

user tags and blinkies :3 (also, I didn't make any of these)

Also, as I'm writing this my dog has sat on my computer at least 4 times

WILL BE UPDATING!

[wroughtwheat]

Personal review of

The Day the Earth Blew Up

A Looney Tunes movie

Overall: An absolute gem

It’s Looney Tunes - the story is nothing revolutionary (except it’s the first ever original plot for a fully animated Looney Tunes film), but oh golly the animation! Fluid, vibrant, and unique 1940’s animation supported by early 2000’s techniques.

Top highlights:

Animation

Comedy

Homage/ References

What doesn’t happen

Animation

Everything you heard about the animation is true. Fantastic and lively hand drawn animation pays respect to 1940’s reign of cartoons. Particularly focused on the Looney Tunes era of Phil Monroe and Bob Clampett.

It’s crazy to think, until now, the generations after Millennials can experience a film like THIS in theaters. No over-sanitization of Disney, and realism not being the focus.

It’s honest 2D animation flexing how boundless the medium can go off - and you can tell when the animators were given full control.

However, do keep in mind technology has advanced since WWII. Do not go into this movie expecting a “raw and pure-bred” relapse of animation, and then be disappointed when “newer” techniques taint the nostalgic image. These are far from dominating the art direction, but are noticeable to a time-traveller.

I do mean “newer” as these techniques are still dated. The highlight being facial expressions taken from Chuck Jones’ era, which I enjoyed greatly.

Another “newer” method was using 3D models for complex moving objects (eg. an entire rotating spaceship). Although, I feel this was a callback to the tv show “Duck Dodgers��� (2003) which used the same technique for the exact same purpose. Also to boot, a handful of “panic/pain” expressions were taken from this show as well.

Comedy

The humor used is a salad bowl of multi-generational jokes, with the cornerstones being visual gags expected in the cartoon media. These are used sparingly and don’t overextend into “Ren & Stimpy” level absurdity.

There’s also good satire on evolving society and minimum wage job experience. There’s another setup where the audience knows the truth and played for the suffering of a character. Another fine note was the jokes hitting without need of racism, minority targeting, or generational discourse.

Actually, the funniest hit for me was an animator joke that happens in the first few scenes (if you saw the movie, you know EXACTLY the scene I am referring).

References

This film is filled with references, but many will go right over your head for how well they fuse to the story. And that is good!

For once a film pays nods to its forefathers without making it terribly obvious. I’ve seen this movie twice with two different groups: my friend group and my grandma. We all caught different homages paying respect to the alien invasion/ B-rate movies, pop culture, and older Looney Tune shorts.

I will only list the non-Looney Tunes references.

Ones that I caught: “The Day the Earth Stood Still”(1951), “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”(1978), The Simpson: Season 5(1993)

What others caught: “Jurassic Park”(1993), “The Thing”(1982), Scooby Doo (we think)

Other references I heard are incorporated but I didn’t notice or know them: “The Blob”(1958), “Night of the Creeps”(1986), “Armageddon”(1998).

It would not surprise me if there was a “Shaun of the Dead” or “Twilight Zone” nod somewhere too.

What Does Not Happen

And What Does Happen

Spoiler-free Q&A notes

Do other Looney Tunes characters make an appearance?

No. The film only has Daffy, Porky, and Petunia.

Flashing or strobing lights?

2 scenes with flickering lights that lasts for about a second. These scenes are preceded by slower flickering for a warning.

1 scene for an explosion that concludes the scene above. Its lasts less than a second

1 scene of red and yellow filling the screen for 4 seconds. Its slow and the contrast is not very harsh

Is the film purely comedy/ family-friendly?

Majority of it is comedy. There are horror elements but no gore.

Any memes /cash grab maneuvers?

I heard one scene broke the immersion for some people. It involves a smartphone. The film takes place in modern-day and this is blatant. But Daffy and Porky never update the house, so many assumed it was the 1950s.

There also a car door visual gag that might be referencing the meme

Any gross humor / fart jokes?

Maybe two? No farts happen, but the sound effects tend to sound like it (eg. A balloon losing air). There’s also an egging scene and then thats it

That concludes the review. Please see this movie for the animation and

because the Warner Bros. Company gets absolutely nothing from these ticket sales.

[1mlostnow]

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Hello! I’m Evan and this is my intro post (the third one, I redo them a lot).

[spotify] [poetry insta] [wall of text] [tone tag list]

I’m a guy, I use he/him, and I’m queer :3

I am a minor!!! Anyone can interact but I’d prefer that if you’re 18+ you don’t do asks or DM me.

EvanRadio : @evan-radio - Tune in!! ★

Writing and poetry : @1mfoundnow

House MD ask blog (Stevie) : @head-of-forensics

House MD ask blog (Gabi) : @plastic-surgeon-gabi

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Some basic information ⇨

Blue text is primary information or things I’d like to bring attention to, highlighted headers refer to the entire section (ie : My Resume)

I absolutely love nicknames, you can call me Ev or something completely different.

Obviously no discrimination of any kind, cringe culture is dead and I’d love to learn more about anything you know about.

Please please please interact. Feel free to do asks do anons reply to my posts, anything really. For the most part I’d prefer if you didn’t DM me just because those situations tend to be uncomfortable for me, but if you really want to, go ahead

ALSO I don’t get out a lot and I love interacting with people :))

If you wanna read any of my writing/poetry, it’s posted on my IG which is the same as my tumblr :333

I love my mutuals to death and I mean it when I say you’re my friends ♡︎

I do appreciate it if you could use tone indicators with me, but you don’t have to!

Uhh some assorted facts -> mbti : intj-t, I’m a Leo (idk the sun and moon stuff), I’m from America, more specifically the Midwest (CDT time zone)

Typically online from 8AM-1AM CDT but this fluctuates and will change soon.

My Resume ⇨

★ CEO of Losers Inc.

★ Weird kid since day 1

★ I’m a professional ghostbuster

★ Supervillain (for the outfits)

★ Midwestern Cowboy (fun, not cop)

★ OG test subject (I was in a jar with sticks and leaves and a few holes in the lid)

EvanRadio Tunes ⇨

AJJ, Arctic Monkeys, boygenius, Bright Eyes, Bug Hunter, Cage The Elephant, Car Seat Headrest, Crywank, David Bowie, girl in red, Gorillaz, Green Day, Hospital Bracelet, ICP, Lemon Demon, Lord Huron, Los Campesinos!, Modern Baseball, MCR, Pat The Bunny, Radiohead, Rex Orange County, Ricky Montgomery, Tally Hall, Tame Impala, TFB, The Lumineers, The Neighborhood, The Smiths, The Velvet Underground, TV Girl, Vundabar, Weezer, Will Wood, Will Wood and The Tapeworms, Wingnut Dishwashers Union, and more.

A Guide To Tags ⇨

#evan speaks -> I am very chatty. I love to talk. One day I’ll drop the 50 random drafts // #evan rants -> I love to talk about things that upset me. This will often be politics but it varies // #evan draws -> my art!! I draw and do digital art // #evan writes -> self explanatory, I write some stuff. I post it on my ig too if you wanna see that, it’s the same as my tumblr // #evan can’t vote -> strictly for politics, I am a minor but i encourage everyone to vote if they can // #i love my mutuals -> I love my mutuals :3

Hobbies ⇨

★ I occasionally crochet

★ I love to read and write

★ I play the alto sax in marching band

★ I love art

★ Music <333

Shows and movies ⇨

Supernatural, Sherlock, House MD, Dead Poets Society, My Babysitters A Vampire, Ghostbusters, Velvet Goldmine, The Truman Show, Goonies, Stand By Me, Scooby Doo, Homestuck, Hannibal, Saw, Good Omens, IT 2017, Over The Garden Wall, and more.

Kinnie List ⇨

★ Sherlock Holmes -> Sherlock

★ Castiel -> Supernatural

★ Steven Meeks -> DPS

★ Richie Tozier -> IT 2017

★ Teddy Duchamp -> Stand By Me

★ Truman Burbank -> The Truman Show

★ Egon Spengler -> Ghostbusters

★ Rory Keaner -> MBAV

Primary Fandoms ⇨

Supernatural, DPS, Sherlock, Homestuck, House MD, Ghostbusters

Some other facts ⇨

- I love my car #TOMATER supremacy

- I like to do little drawings sometimes, especially of my mutuals

- Once again I love my mutuals so much

- Richard Cameron Defender for life

- I change my blog theme frequently

- I have adhd

- if u ever draw anything for me I’ll love u forever

- THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (6x20) IS THE BEST SPN EPISODE AND YOU CAN FIGHT ME ON IT

- I have a tendency to see notifs and forget to reply so if that happens just @ me, I promise I’m not ignoring you

Drawings from ping!! ⇧

Drawings from me ⇩

A note ⇨

Intro post will likely be edited often as well :))

Dead Poets Society ⇨

@pingunaa @ghostboyhood @wordssricochet @meekspeaks @lv3buzzz @yourfavvgal @poetsinnyc @apparitiongnostic @asclexe @lefthandedspaghetti @midwest-quill @notcatseatheadrest @wilsons-three-legged-siamese @de4d-poet-kisser @alightelixe

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.

[fishhateme]

maxiel(ish) drabble pt 2

part 1 if you're confused

Okay, back to his phone screen. As was common in Daniel's life, the problem was decidedly of his own making, and yet here he was. He'd been avoiding the messenger app all morning, ever since the little notification from Christian popped up, and he would've gotten away with it, too, if it wasn't for that stupid green owl. Fine, whatever, this was embarrassing to admit, but Seb had (correctly) assumed that after Singapore Daniel had reduced himself to lounging around and wallowing in his own misery, and he'd suggested a hobby, which wasn't necessarily a bad idea. It was embarrassingly mundane, embarrassingly in his mid thirties, embarrassingly retired and trying to pretend like he had important stuff to do, but Daniel had never really gotten around to learning French (he'd written it down on his 2019 resolutions, even joked with Cyril about it, and then promptly forgotten about it), and Alex had convinced him to download the app. He was even friends with Lily on it, too, they gave each other little nudges and sometimes exchanged Streak Freezers or whatever they were called, Daniel was too cool for remembering that. Anyway. Daniel was about to lose his hard-earned 32 day streak, so he clicked on the notification, his long, tan legs spread on the couch as he watched some show he couldn't even remember the name of. He usually went for movies, but he was getting a little bit of a bitter aftertaste to them after he saw Carlos and Charles in that stupid premiere. It was fine, of course, he was happy for his friends, the lingering ughness of it wasn't jealousy, it was just... what could've been. Daniel had watched Gladiator, the first one, with Max, ages ago. A small, bitter, awful part of him wanted it to be them, on the red carpet, matching tuxedos as they mingled. He wondered, sometimes, what would've happened if he'd had the balls to invite Max to the MET Gala, last year, but back then he was too preoccupied with the Alpha Tauri thingy to realize what a dick he was, going alone. Maybe he could ask Lewis for a seat next year. Big, fat chance, Daniel. Ask him to go out for a steak, afterwards, seared with extra butter on top, would ya?

part 3 (last one)

[ao3feed-jonmartin]

Yeah I guess the end is here

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/Pj8SF0o by Fandomnerdfrogs Somewhere Else, the fears have taken hold. Jonah Magnus discovers these fears and attempts to bring them into his world, so he can reign supreme, but his plans are foiled by some of his students and its sixty years before one Jonathan Sims and his classmates make it possible for him to try again. But Jon, Martin, Tim and Sasha will try to stop him. No matter who they can trust, or how much danger will be in their way. And with every Leitner that presents itself, they must race against fear itself to stop what they don't fully understand. Words: 7777, Chapters: 1/30, Language: English Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M, Multi Characters: Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Martin Blackwood, Tim Stoker (The Magnus Archives), Sasha James, Original Elias Bouchard, Elias Bouchard | Jonah Magnus, Gertrude Robinson, Gerard Keay, Adelard Dekker, Simon Fairchild, Peter Lukas, Martin Blackwood's Mother, Danny Stoker, Alice "Daisy" Tonner, Basira Hussain, Georgie Barker, Melanie King, Rosie Zampano, Jurgen Leitner, Mary Keay, Jan Kilbride, Michael "Mike" Crew, Michael Shelley, Mikaele Salesa, Nikola Orsinov, Agnes Montague, Emma Harvey, Annabelle Cane, Manuela Dominguez, Jared Hopworth, Oliver Banks Relationships: Martin Blackwood/Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Georgie Barker/Melanie King, Martin Blackwood & Sasha James & Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist & Tim Stoker, The Beholding & Elias Bouchard | Jonah Magnus, Elias Bouchard | Jonah Magnus & Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Basira Hussain/Alice "Daisy" Tonner, Jack Barnabas/Agnes Montague Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - High School, Location: Somewhere Else (The Magnus Archives), Angst, Fluff and Angst, Alternate Universe - Teenagers, Horror, Body Horror, Supernatural Elements, Minor Character Death, Character Death, Slow Burn, The Fear Entities (The Magnus Archives), Leitner Book Hunting (The Magnus Archives), Leitner Books (The Magnus Archives), Angst and Tragedy, Sad and Happy, Minor Violence, Canon-typical fear content, Scooby Doo References, Developing Friendships, Mystery, BAMF Gertrude Robinson, Minor Agnes Montague/Gertrude Robinson, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Mary Keay's A+ Parenting, Everyone Needs A Hug, Title from a Phoebe Bridgers Song, Implied/Referenced Homophobia, Based on Author's School Experience read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/Pj8SF0o

[sunnydaleherald]

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[darling-rosey]

Lost Boy

Warning!! There's references to abuse of a minor in this, along with injuries as a result of the abuse described. Please be careful reading or skip entirely!

(The title is in reference to Peter Pan and Ruth B's song! The Mc is female coded!)

Wally Darling & Reader.

You're visiting your elderly neighbor and she's found some old tapes from her cartoon collection! An old children's show called Welcome Home.

"Oh, what perfect timing you have, Dear!" Grams exclaims as you nervously peak into her apartment from the door. "Come in, come in! I'm sure this is something you'll be interested in!" 

You do, quietly shutting the door behind yourself and shuffling over to the kind of smaller box your elderly neighbor is looking through. 

Grams isn't your actual grandma, you've never met either of your actual grandparents from either side of your family. Though you can't say you've met too many people in your short five years on this planet to begin with. But Grams just told you to call her that, since saying her actual name was proving difficult for you. She's a sweet old lady, who lets you stay for days on end in her apartment when things in yours are getting a bit too much. Says you remind her of her own kids and grandkids in every way except personality. Mostly. 

She actually enjoys having you around, unlike your parents. 

"This is all from an old show that was on back in the 70s," Grams tells you, pulling some things out of the box. You lean on the arm of the couch to get a peak, seeing it's a few old VHS tapes. A lot of Grams' cartoons are recorded on VHS though, so it's not much of a surprise. "I liked watching it with my kids when they were just young babies. I'd say my oldest was even younger than you when the show first started airing. I had forgotten all about it!" 

You know Grams likes cartoons, her hobby as she tells you. She has a lot of cartoons recorded on VHS tapes, which she first got into so she could record shows for her kids. She has old Winnie the Pooh cartoons, Looney Tunes, Mickey Mouse shorts and the House of Mouse, Tom and Jerry, Josie and the Pussycats, old Betty Boop cartoons, the retro My Little Pony ones, Scooby Doo, The Powerpuff Girls, and just about any oldie cartoons you can think of. She's apparently gotten some off of some network called Boomerang, the Hanna-Barbera cartoons. She's also collected some of the stuff they'd sell for them over the years, toys and mugs mostly.

She's watched some of the newer cartoons too and said she's found quite a few of them rather entertaining and good, but the oldies will always hold a special place in her old heart. 

It's surprising she'd forget about a cartoon with how much she loves them. 

You lean a bit closer to peak into what else is in the box, but jump back when Grams looks over at you again. 

"Would you like to watch this today?" She asks. You timidly nod, Grams shakily standing up with the help of the couch's arm. You come around and climb onto the couch while she puts the VHS into the player. 

You glance towards the box in curiosity, but quickly look away again while sitting up straight. Grams shuffles back to the couch, a kind grin on her face as she settles on the couch again. The VCR whirs a familiar comforting sound you've really begun to associate with this apartment that helps you relax just a bit more. 

The show's title card fades onto the screen once the "snow" disappears, bright and colorful and inviting. The show's called... "Welcome Home" apparently, spelled in bright bubbly letters. The title card fades, the view then panning down to a house with eyes in the window and someone stepping out of the house. 

"Hello, Neighbor," a guy with yellow skin, big blue hair, and lidded eyes greets, a warm smile on his face. His voice is soothing to you as well, helping you relax just a bit more. 

You're... a bit enraptured by the colorful cast and the calm nature of the first character, watching the episode with rapt attention. This episode is about Sally, the one shaped like the sun, putting on a performance with everyone else and it not exactly going as she planned it. It's... fun! 

All too soon the episode ends though, much to your disappointment. But you try not to let that show. Grams still grins at you though, chuckling just a bit. 

"Did you like it?" She asks. You're hesitant to say you did, even if you know Grams wouldn't make fun of you for it or stop letting you watch the show if you did. You force yourself to nod, making Grams smile even wider. "Well, then I say we watch all the episodes I've got in my collection. Doesn't that sound fun? I think I've got some snacks we can munch on while we do. I can make some popcorn too!" 

Grams gets up again and hobbles towards the adjacent kitchen, beginning to rummage through the cupboards in there. She calls your name after a second. 

"Could you come in here and help me carry everything out, Dear?" She asks. You jump up to help her, taking the various bowls and bags she hands you. "What would you like to drink, Dear? I've got apple juice, lemonade, and milk. Oh, I might need to call up Ashley later to get me some more groceries." 

"Apple," you answer, a little quieter than you meant to. You say it again louder, knowing that Grams' hearing isn't as good as it used to be. In her words that is. 

"Alright. Apple juice it is," Grams nods, pouring a cup for you. You take the snacks out to the coffee table, setting it all down while Grams comes back in with two cups of juice. She sets the cups down, switches the VHS tape after rewinding it, and then settles down on the couch again to watch another episode. 

She continuously hands you treats while watching as many episodes as you both can well into the night. But she eventually has to turn in for the night, getting you a nice soft pink quilt to cuddle underneath on the couch. 

"So, who was your favorite character?" Grams asks, pulling your hair up into a bun for you before heading to bed. 

"....I like Wally. He's soft," you replay, quietly. You figure you don't sound very confident in those statements, you don't think you did. 

"I think you two would get along very well," Grams nods, backing up. She heads for the box, looking around inside of it. "I always liked Julie myself when I first watched it so many years ago." 

She turns again when she seemingly finds whatever she was looking for. It turns out to be a toy of the titular character himself, with that soft grin and everything. Old looking, a bit worn, but still in good shape. 

"Here. I'm sure he'd be happy to keep you company tonight," Grams grins, you hesitantly reaching for the doll. She doesn't pull him back and lets you pull him into your lap, hugging him tight to your chest. "There, he looks happier already. Your hugs are a lot warmer than a dusty old box." 

You giggle a little, hiding your smile behind Wally's hairdo. 

Grams then heads into her bedroom, leaving the kitchen light on for you. You lay down on the couch, cuddling the Wally doll under the cover of the cute white and pink quilt. Looking down at the plush, you run your fingers over the soft sweater it's wearing, looking up again at the soft cat-like smile of the character. 

You let out a little squeaky hum, hugging the toy closer to yourself while nuzzling into the pillow. You fall into a pleasant, restful sleep for once. Belly full and, while you still ache all over, content. 

_____ 

"Hey, Grandma. I got your groceries." 

You jump, startled from your focus on the Welcome Home episode playing on the TV to look over at the woman walking in through the front door. She pauses just for a second at the sight of you, but then goes and puts the reusable cloth bags on the counters and starts putting things away. 

"Oh, thank you, Dear. Are you going to visit for a bit?" Grams asks, turning to look at the woman. 

"Yeah, I will," Ashley confirms, nodding as she slides a box into one of the cabinets. Her curly hair bounces with the motions of her head, her leather jacket squeaking before she's sliding it off and tossing it over a chair. 

She finishes putting things away before she's walking over and leaning against the back of the couch. 

"I see the squirt is visiting again," she comments, looking down at you. You hug the Wally toy Grams let you keep a bit tighter. Ashley just ruffles up your hair. "Nice to see you again." 

She then plops down in a chair and turns her attention to the TV. 

"What're you two watching this time?" She sends a confused and curious look to the TV at the completely unfamiliar characters on it. 

"An old show I nearly completely forgot about. I used to watch it with your mother and uncles all the time when they were just kids," Grams replies, looking back at the TV herself. She motions to you, grinning easily. "She's been completely taken by it, and we had more episodes to watch." 

"Huh, neat," Ashley hums, tilting her head a bit more. "Does the little yellow guy always stare at the screen like that?" 

"He's often looking at the screen, yes," Grams nods, looking back at the TV. "He's the one that interacts with the audience the most." 

"I see." Ashley still doesn't look very impressed, if anything she looks a little disturbed. You don't mind it, returning to the colorful characters on the TV.

Ashley stays for a while that night, only getting up to grab things for Grams. But later she goes into the kitchen to make dinner, Grams getting up to head into the bathroom for a moment. That leaves you with only the doll and the TV.

You look between the bathroom and kitchen for a moment to make sure the adults are out of sight, breathing a sigh of relief once you notice they are. You set the doll aside, then pull up your shirt with a bit of a wince. You carefully check the big bruise on your ribs, then the cloth you taped on your side to soak up the blood from the cut underneath it.

Your side really hurts when you move, but you're really sore all over anyway.

You quickly pull your shirt down again at the sound of footsteps, grabbing the Wally plush and looking back at the TV again. You blink when you see Wally frozen on the screen, staring, but then the episode resumes like normal.

"Oh," Ashley hums, pausing right behind the couch. "I thought the episode had stopped for some reason, since the sound disappeared. Guess it worked itself out or something."

She turns and goes back to what she was doing, Grams coming out of the bathroom a moment later. The three of you have dinner in the living room, Mac'n'Cheese with cut up hotdogs. You eat yours quickly and gratefully take seconds when Ashley offers.

She has to leave eventually though, Grams going to bed and leaving you in the living room by yourself again. You let out a breath once everything is quiet and you can hear Grams snoring in the bedroom. You curl closer to the doll in your arms burying your nose into the side of the doll's head.

Your shoulders relax a bit more, sinking into the blanket and couch.

You really like it here, though you know you can't stay forever. And you do eventually have to go back to your parents' apartment, which you do after two more days in paradise and it's the same as before you left. But that's hardly a surprise.

You're excited to be back in Grams' apartment nearly a month later. She's left the Wally doll out for you to take and cuddle with, then puts on the Welcome Home show for you again while she does something else. You're grinning, excited to see it again.

There's a pause in the beginning. It takes a moment for Wally to come out of Home and he's staring wide eyed at the screen. But then the episode is playing as normal again. Even if it's one you've already seen, it still makes you smile. It still brings you the same joy as when you first saw it.

The neighbors are so nice. It..... Home looks very nice and the neighbors all seem to care about each other. You... You think... it'd be nice to be in the neighborhood with them, to play with them and everything. Though sometimes they're a bit loud for your tastes. It still feels... like a warm place to be you think, where you wouldn't get hurt and wouldn't have to hear your parents yelling at you.

Maybe you wouldn't hurt as much there.

"I have to go out today, Dear," Grams says, making you jump. "Would you like to come along?"

You sink into the couch.

"No? Alright. I showed you how to run the VCR, didn't I?" She asks, shrugging a coat on. You nod. "And the phone?"

Another nod.

"Alright then. You can keep watching cartoons here, alright? Call if anything happens," Grams says. You nod in response. You wait a few minutes after the door closes to jump up and head towards the bathroom. You look through the cabinets for some band-aids.

You sit on the couch again, pulling off your shirt to look at the cut. You have to pull the tape and cloth off, wincing the entire time. But the bleeding's stopped, so you don't need the cloth anymore.

You find some of those wipes Grams says is for cleaning wounds in with the band-aids. You remember those hurting a lot, but Grams says they're necessary for the healing process. The cut on your side was healing before, but it's been reopened every time before it could.

Reluctantly, you open one of the packages and swipe it over the cut. No matter how much it makes you whimper and tears threaten your eyes, you do as Grams did and swipe it a few more times. Then you place a line of band-aids over the cut. It makes you feel bad to use so many, but Grams told you it was important to cover the whole thing.

You wince as you finish the job, then look over all the bruises on yourself. Your torso and arms are more black and blue than anything else, your skin nearly wrapping around your ribs. It makes you sniffle a bit. You clean up after yourself, then shakily sit back on the couch and hug the Wally doll again.

Your eyes look up at the TV again, seeing it's paused. You blink, confused for a moment. Wally's just staring at the screen, motionlessly, the other neighbors doing the exact same as him. All like you had hit pause on the remote, but...... you don't remember doing that. Nor do you remember anyone but Wally ever looking at the screen like that, like he can see straight through it at you.

There's a pause for a moment. Then....

"Hello, Neighbor," Wally says, much like he does at the beginning of an episode. You blink. "Poppy wants to know if you're alright. You look.... hurt."

You nod slowly, still confused.

"Good! If you're hurt, it's always important to have someone you trust look over it. Like we do with Poppy," Wally continues. You bury your nose into the Wally doll, but nod slowly.

The last time you showed anyone the bruises, it didn't end well though. Your parents just got even more angry.

Apparently the puppet could see some type of conflict or reluctance on your face.

"Would you like Poppy to look at your boo-boos, Neighbor? You could play with us after," Wally offers, turning to completely face the screen. He's smiling, his eyes are wider than you're used to seeing. "We can make sure you're all better and everyone would love to officially meet you."

You blink a couple of times, tilting your head.

"It'll be lots of fun," Wally assures, giving you a warm look. "The neighborhood is always safe and fun."

You look back towards the door, then at the TV again. After a moment of thinking about the offer, you nod. Wally's grin seems to widen, happy.

"Welcome Home."

_____

Grams sighs as she finds her apartment empty when she gets back. But the TV was turned off and everything's neat and tidy.

"I suppose she wasn't able to stick around for long this time," Grams says, a bit disappointed. "I do hope Ashley is able to help that poor girl before anything happens."

Grams goes about putting away the tapes and the blanket she keeps specially for when you come around. They'll be ready for you the next time you come back, whenever that'll be. She just hopes you come back soon.

[pinesfamilyguidetotheweird]

Since Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated, I had a veerrrry minor interest in watching Twin Peaks because there were references in the cartoon about the show.

Never got around.

Now, here's Gravity Falls (another mystery/comedy with an interdimensional threat like the aforementioned cartoon), which (I think) was loosely compared to Twin Peaks, I think in terms of small town mysteries.

I think I'm finally gonna give the show a try.

[wonderfulworldofmichaelford]

Rhine City Name Inspirations

Instead of screenshotting my phone, here’s everything posted in one place!

Anime & Manga

* Rika and Ryo Amano are named after Rika Nonaka and Ryo Akiyama from Digimon Tamers.

* Eric’s sire Mimi Shipton gets her name from Mimi Tachikawa from Digimon Adventure.

* Juri Yubari’s first name comes from Digimon Tamers character Juri.

* Talia Ishtar’s surname is a reference to the similarly Egyptian Ishtar family from Yu-Gi-Oh.

* Siegfried Rosenkreuz of the Sons of Salem gets his name from a boring filler arc villain from Yu-Gi-Oh.

* Demon detective Jubilee Jones’ name comes from Yubel from Yu-Gi-Oh GX, fitting since they have a condition that causes them to shift genders.

* There is a ridiculous amount of references to Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure:

* Minor character Winston Alessi is named after minor villain Alessi from Stardust Crusaders.

* Rhapsody Von Braun’s first name comes from the Stone Ocean stand Bohemian Rhapsody.

* The character Kenzo gets his name from a minor villain in Stone Ocean.

* Silverwing Enrico Luna gets his name from Stone Ocean villain Enrico Pucci and his second Stand C-Moon.

* Sons of Salem member and ice skating spellcaster Giona Giovanni’s name is inspired by Giorno Giovanna of Vento Aureo, namely the fact he is also a “GioGio.”

* Giorgio Nero gets his surname from Risotto Nero, a minor antagonist in Vento Aureo.

* Hansel Armstrong partly gets his surname from the Armstrong family in Fullmetal Alchemist, who much like him are alchemists.

* Eve’s lover Remina gets her name from Hellstar Remina.

Comics

* In general, the use of alliterative names is an homage to the usage of such in comics.

* Remy Delacroix gets his first name from the X-Men character Gambit, though unlike Gambit he’s a complete asshole.

* Darkest Dawn member Todd Zsasz’s last name comes from a Batman villain.

* Sons of Salem werewolf witch Winnifred Sinclair gets her name from X-Men character Rahne Sinclair AKA Wolfsbsme.

* Cletus Booth, head of the Rebel Lodge, is named after Spider-Man villain Cletus Cassidy/Carnage.

* Primrose Beirne is named after a Gardevoir appearing in the insane NSFW comic Deception.

Film

* Jojo Faust is named after the movie Jojo Rabbit.

* Damien Moonchild’s first name comes from the character from The Omen.

* Jason Leeds’ first name comes from Jason Voorhees, for no other reason than to make a corny joke about it.

* Blaire Williams’ first name comes from The Blair Witch Project. Get it? Cuz she’s a witch named Blaire?

* Gideon Golightly’s last name comes from the Cinema Snob’s last name, as revealed in his first movie.

* Iris Ravencroft gets her surname from Ben Ravencroft from Scooby Doo and the Witch’s Ghost. Her father, Nigel, is named after another role Ben’s voice actor Tim Curry played: Nigel Thornberry.

* Winnifred Sinclair’s first name comes from the werewolf kid in Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School.

* Morrigan Moon, who has a crescent moon-shaped scar on her face, had her nome inspired by Morgan Moonscar from Scooby Doo on Zombie Island.

* Beatrice Cullen’s first name was inspired by Beatrix Kiddo of Kill Bill.

* Juri Yubari’s surname comes from Kill Bill minor antagonist Gogo Yubari.

* Max Viper of the in-universe Mercenaries series’ name is an allusion to Snake Plissken.

* Valentine Leeds’ name is partly inspired by Sam Jackson’s character in Kingsman.

* Antoinette Leblanc’s last name is inspired by Benoit Blanc of the Knives Out movies.

* Silverwing Mickey Bishop is named after Mickey Knox from Natural Born Killers.

* David Wake’s surname comes from Willem Dafoe’s character in The Lighthouse.

Folklore, Legends, and Myths

* Morag gets her name from the lake monster said to live in Loch Morar.

* Piper gets his name from the Pied Piper, who similarly controlled rats.

* Tyrfing gets his name from a legendary cursed sword.

* Eve’s name comes from the Biblical Eve, hence the strong connection with snakes and apples.

* Amon’s sister Eden gets her name from the Biblical garden.

* The Leeds family gets their surname from the legend of the Jersey Devil, AKA the Leeds Devil.

* Farrah Highgate gets her name from the Highgate vampire incident, which she was canonically involved in in-universe.

* Lazarus Lux of the Sons of Salem is named after the Biblical Lazarus.

* Nick Scratch, Sebastian Darke’s devil son, gets his name from two of Satan’s monikers: Old Nick and Mr. Scratch.

* Hansel Armstrong gets his name from the story of Hansel and Gretel, something that is commented on in-universe as he went through a similar experience as a child.

* Sebastian Darke’s merfolk daughter Charybdis gets her name from the whirlpool-creating monster of Greek myth, fitting for the queen of the Mediterranean and doubly so since she loves to create whirlpools herself.

Literature

* The hunter organization the Silverwings gets their name from the bat-themed novel Silverwing.

* Humbert Archambault gets his first name from Humbert Humbert of Lolita, though rather than being a pedophile he is only a horribly unpleasant person.

* Both in and out of universe, Dorian Ferris gets his name from Dorian Gray.

* Mina Lovett gets her name from Mina Harker from Dracula; by a stroke of luck, “Wilhelmina” is also a name attributed to Mrs. Lovett.

* Allen Lecarde’s name is obviously supposed to sound like “Alucard”—Dracula backwards. This is commented on in-universe.

* Arya Mournblade, the main character of an in-universe film franchise, gets her name from Arya Stark of A Song of Ice and Fire fame.

* Yorick’s witch coven member Red Death is a big shout out to the works of Edgar Allen Poe, from his moniker to his real name (Fortunato) to the name of his raven familiar (Lenore).

* Cyrus Lovelace gets his surname from the villain of The Amulet of Samarkand.

* Rose Milliner gets her name from the psychic vampire Rose the Hat from Doctor Sleep.

* The surname of the Cullens family is inspired by the family of the same name from Twilight.

* Vampire clown Wayne Nicol’s last name is a sort of twist on Pennywise from It; instead of a PENNY, he’s a NICOL, because as a good guy he’s worth more. Harhar.

* Sebastian Darke’s djinn daughter Shahrazad is named after the narrator of the Arabian Nights tales.

* Very weird case with Amalric Dracula; while initially he was meant to be a public domain crossover character, he changed so much and is so radically different (he’s a good guy, he’s not white, etc) that he’s really only getting the name from the famous vampire.

Music

* Sebastian Darke’s first name comes from the band Sin With Sebastian.

* Marianna Cross is named after the Ghost song “Mary on a Cross.”

* “Little Sunshine,” Darke’s pet name for Goldie Dawn, comes from the Ghost song “Call Me Little Sunshine.”

* Roxanne Sumner and all of her alters are references to Police:

* The name Roxanne comes from the song of the same name.

* Her surname is the same as Sting’s.

* The alter Stewart is named after drummer Stewart Copeland.

* While the alter Dolores’ name comes from the novel Lolita, it doubles as an allusion to an infamously clunky line from “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” that mentions “That book by Nabokov.”

* The alter Bottles is named after the song “Message in a Bottle.”

* The alter Frances is named after Sting’s ex-wife Frances Tomelty. Her moniker of “Breathtaker” is a reference to “Every Breath You Take.”

* The alter Moze gets her name from the album Zenyatta Mondatta (takes the first two letters of each word).

* Damien Moonchild’s surname comes from the Iron Maiden song “Moonchild.”

* Weston Love’s is named after the Iron Maiden song “Wasting Love.”

* Astarte Wrathchild’s surname comes from the Iron Maiden song of the same name.

* Jason Leeds’ vigilante persona Loveless is named after the My Bloody Valentine album (this is commented on in-story).

* The street the Leeds family lives on, Loomer Street, is named after the MBV song “Loomer.”

* Valentine Leeds’ name is partly inspired by My Bloody Valentine.

* Rita Rigby’s name comes from two Beatles songs, “Lovely Rita” and “Eleanor Rigby;” her mother, Ellen Rigby, is a bit more obvious.

* Norman Grieves’ surname comes from the song “Mr. Grieves” by Pixies.

* Izzy C. Palazzo, the magical clown girl from the Sons of Salem, has the initials ICP, a reference to Insane Clown Posse.

* Macheath Sharpe’s first name comes from the song “Mack the Knife.” In addition, their father’s family name was Fleetwood, which technically makes them Fleetwood Mac(k).

* Rhiannon Rhydderch is named after the Fleetwood Mac song “Rhiannon.”

* The diner Brightside’s is named after the Killers song “Mr. Brightside.”

* Venus’ bike Lady is named after the Styx song.

* Venus Crowley herself is named after the Bananarama song.

* Sons of Salem member and magical mime Sweet Child gets her name from the song “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

Real Life

* Aleister Deering and the Crowley twins get their name from famed occultist Aleister Crowley.

* Walter Sherman is named after Walt Disney and the Sherman brothers.

* Matt Black’s surname comes from Jack Black.

* Wayne Nicol’s first name comes from John Wayne Gacy—which is incredibly ironic since he’s actually a nice clown.

* Vampire cat burglar Michelle Kitt gets her name from two Catwoman actresses, Michelle Pfeiffer and Eartha Kitt.

* Cleo the Gorgon bartender gets her name from Cleopatra.

* Sons of Salem chef Gordon Twist gets his first name from Gordon Ramsey.

* RAHOWA (The Republican Association for Homeland Order and the Welfare of Americans), Cyrus Lovelace’s political organization, gets its name from the abbrecuation for the whites supremacist concept “racial holy war.”

Television

* Amon gets his name from the villain of the first season of The Legend of Korra.

* Diletta “Dee” Bellini’s nickname was inspired by the InHumanoids villain D’Compose.

* Gideon Golightly’s first name comes from the Gravity Falls antagonist Lil’ Gideon.

Theater

* Macavity Burton is named after the cat of the same name from Cats. Tantomile Deering also gets her name from one of the cats.

* Andrew Starlight, the roller skating gravity wizard from the Sons of Salem, is named after Andrew Lloyd Webber and his musical Starlight Express.

* Rex’s missing daughter Desdemona gets her name from the character in Othello, in and out of universe.

* Todd Zsasz’s first name comes from Sweeney Todd himself.

* Unseelie king Yorick is named after the long-dead character from Hamlet.

* The Questing Beast Hamlet’s name comes from… well, guess.

Video Games

* Amadeus Zephyr’s last name comes from the DIO expy Dawn of Sorrow boss; this is doubly fitting as DIO was a big inspiration for Amadeus.

* Rhapsody Von Braun’s surname comes from Brauner, the magical vampiew: artist from Portrait of Ruin.

* Astarte Wrathchild’s first name also comes from a Portrait of Ruin boss.

* Morrigan Moon’s first name comes from the character of the same name from Darkstalkers.

* Sebastian Darke’s surname comes from Ace Attorney minor character Joe Darke.

* Unrelated characters Dahlia Rosemont and Iris Ravencroft get their names from the Ace Attorney characters Dahlia and Iris Hawthorne.

* Kristoph Bohn’s first name comes from Apollo Justice culprit Kristoph Gavin.

* Silverwing founder Lysithea Silver gets her name from the Fire Emblem: Three Houses character.

* Rosa Bright is named after Bayonetta’s mother.

* Bartholomew Comstock’s name comes from the villain in BioShock Infinite.

* Marina Iseul’s first name comes from the octopus villager from Animal Crossing.

* The werewolf waitress Audie is named after the wolf villager of the same name who debuted in New Horizons.

* Izzy Palazzo’s surname comes from Final Fantasy VI’s evil clown Kefka Palazzo.

* Bartender Hansel Armstrong partly gets his surname from Senator Armstrong of Metal Gear Rising.

[the-mascot-5]

intro post:

hi everyone! Call me Teddy (Theodore/Ted/Theo), Frank or Mork

-erm im black and a minor

-I go by he/they/it

-very hyperfixated on Theodore Roosevelt, but also sports and food mascots (this blog is mostly for the sports mascot tho)

fav Olympic mascots:

-Olly, Millie and Syd

-Izzy

-Håkon and Kristin

-Miga

-Neve & Gliz

-Tina & Milo

-Leopard, Hare and Polar Bear

-Yingying

-Otto (and the other salt lake mascots obvs)

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my other interests can be found on my main @ted-calling-orson ! if @movedto-ted-calling-orson ever likes a post, that’s my old main which I abandoned

feel free to talk to me! If there’s one thing I like to do it’s talk

also im making a high school au comic based on these silly mascots, feel free to ask about those too when I post them (note that I have a lot of school stuff as of now, so I may not always be drawing or responding)

also my name is a Scooby doo reference lol (I don’t watch Scooby doo😭)

/////////////////////////////////////////DNI/////////////////////////////////////////

-racists

-homophobes

-transphobes

-zoophiles

-proshippers

-can’t think of anything else, just don’t be too mean

ok buhbye

[usa2025store01]

Charlotte Knights Scooby-Doo Night Snapback

Link Product: https://flavorhauted.com/product/charlotte-knights-scooby-doo-night-snapback/

Mystery Meets Majestic Style: The Charlotte Knights Scooby-Doo Night Snapback

When two worlds as iconic as Scooby-Doo and Minor League Baseball collide, the result can either be a playful novelty or an instant collectible masterpiece. In the case of the Charlotte Knights Scooby-Doo Night Snapback, what we get is not just a hat, but a pop-culture phenomenon—a fashion-forward tribute to childhood wonder, team spirit, and retro flair. This limited-edition snapback is a shining example of how sports franchises can create unique, meaningful, and stylish merchandise that speaks to both nostalgia and identity.

Color Theory That Pops Like Saturday Morning Cartoons

The very first thing that strikes you about this snapback is the bold, unexpected color palette. Instead of opting for team-standard black or neutral tones, the Charlotte Knights made a fearless design decision: a vibrant lime green crown paired with a sky blue brim. This combination immediately invokes the classic vibe of Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine—playful, quirky, and undeniably retro.

The green is not just flat—it’s peppered with subtle, tone-on-tone outlines of iconic Scooby-Doo items: magnifying glasses, dog bones, lanterns, and mystery clues. These line illustrations turn the entire cap into a visual treasure hunt, echoing the spirit of the show itself. It’s layered design thinking that rewards both casual wearers and hardcore fans.

Adding a burst of warmth are the orange daisy flowers, scattered tastefully across the panels—a nod to the iconic flower decals on the Mystery Machine. The floral details break up the green and give the hat that unmistakable Hanna-Barbera funk, a style that’s bold without ever being overwhelming.

Logo Integration: Knightly Valor Meets Cartoon Cool

At the heart of this design is the Charlotte Knights logo, front and center in raised embroidery. The gleaming silver and black knight helmet is as strong as ever, retaining the proud branding of the baseball club. However, what makes it sing is its placement on this bright, animated canvas. The juxtaposition of serious athletic branding with a whimsical Scooby-Doo backdrop is a masterstroke in visual contrast.

And here’s where the creativity ramps up: the side patch features a Scooby-fied mini logo, combining the knight motif with cartoon stylization. This little touch shows that the creators didn’t stop at branding—they told a story. It’s a subtle easter egg for fans who appreciate clever integration, and it lends the snapback authentic crossover credibility.

Fit, Feel, and Finish: Quality Where It Counts

Of course, no design matters if the build quality doesn’t deliver—and thankfully, this snapback nails the essentials. The high crown provides a clean, structured profile, staying true to the classic snapback silhouette that collectors love. The material is premium, with reinforced panels that retain their shape over time without feeling stiff or uncomfortable.

The flat blue brim is sturdy, perfect for fans who like to keep it crisp or curve it slightly to their liking. Inside, the sweatband is soft and breathable—great for both game-day use and daily streetwear. And the adjustable snap closure at the back ensures a custom fit for every head size.

It's not just a fun hat—it’s one you can wear comfortably all day, whether you’re solving mysteries or watching home runs fly over left field.

Nostalgia-Driven, Modernly Executed

In today’s fashion landscape, nostalgia is powerful—but it’s also often exploited. What makes the Charlotte Knights Scooby-Doo Snapback stand apart is that it doesn’t rely solely on the Scooby brand. It earns its cultural cachet by offering thoughtful, layered design that feels respectful to both legacies—baseball and animation.

The cap doesn’t just scream "cartoon night"; it whispers clever references, visual motifs, and careful choices that only deepen the experience. It invites conversation. It draws double-takes. It asks the viewer, “Did you catch that?”

From the fans of ‘70s and ‘80s Hanna-Barbera reruns to Gen Z kids raised on rebooted Scooby-Doo series, this hat reaches across age and taste, inviting multigenerational appeal. That’s not easy to do—and the Charlotte Knights pulled it off with style.

More Than Merch: A Celebration of Imagination

At its core, this snapback is not just an accessory. It’s an invitation to imagine. Baseball is a game of strategy, skill, and nostalgia. Scooby-Doo is a world of puzzles, friends, and adventure. This cap brilliantly combines the two, creating an experience you wear—not just a product you buy.

It’s a reminder that ballparks are for everyone: young and old, serious and silly, fans and families. It says: “Let’s play hard—but let’s also have fun.” And in an era where sports merchandise too often leans into gritty minimalism or high-end exclusivity, this cap is a breath of fresh, cartoon-scented air.

It also sets a high bar for future theme-night apparel. It challenges other teams and brands to go beyond slapping a logo on a cap and calling it a day. It proves that with vision, creativity, and respect for fans, you can create something magical.

Conclusion: A Mystery Solved in Headwear Excellence

The Charlotte Knights Scooby-Doo Night Snapback is a triumph of design, spirit, and synergy. It honors its baseball roots while diving fearlessly into animation history. It’s functional, fashionable, and joyfully expressive. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Knights, a Scooby-Doo superfan, or simply a collector of standout sportswear, this cap deserves a place in your collection.

It’s a cap that doesn’t just sit on your head—it tells a story. A story of teamwork, imagination, and fun. And that, dear readers, is what makes it truly Knight-worthy.

[starway7]

Gonna list it here cuz the tags get messy on mobile

Warcross by Marie Lu

"Sci-Fi + some dystopian vibes in setting, but not really a true dystopia. the dystopia is moreso in the pieces adjacent to irl stuff

wlm romance within the plot, but it's not the whole story.

has a "sequel" called Wildcard

Essentially, a world where technology has improved enough to integrate vr with real life via a pair of glasses. The protagonist is trying to bring in enough money to cover living expenses and accidentally ends up hacking into a major tournament for a game utilizing the vr glasses. She is invited to participate in the tournament and help catch another more dangerous hacker.

(I think I summarized it decently, but it's been a while since I read it. Was really cool tho.)

Five Total Strangers by Natalie Richards

Mystery / Thriller

TWs (that i can remember): drug usage and addiction, stalkers and obsessive behavior, extreme/destructive weather conditions, minor(?) violence and death.

A lot of the author's other books seem to be pretty good too.

When an airlines cancels all remaining flights for the next couple of days due to a blizzard, five people who desperately need to get back home rent a car together to drive the rest of the way. Not only are the conditions dangerous, but other strange things start happening. Tensions are already high amongst these strangers, but could someone actually be sabotaging their travel?

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are by Katherine Foxfield

Thriller / Mystery with a lot of Horror vibes and references.

TWs: Murder and Death, Descriptions of Blood and Gore, Cave ins and Claustrophobia,

I wanna say that this is like a "reality show" version of Scooby Doo, but alongside the obviously masked monsters, something even more dangerous is at play.

This is the one I've read most recently and really really enjoyed, but I can't come up with a summary for the life of me. There's probably something on google or smth, might pull that later.

Others that I don't have the energy to write descriptions for:

Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick (Realistic Fiction)

The Eighth Day (and the rest of the series) by Dianne K. Salerni (Sci-Fi/Modern Fantasy with ties to legends and folklore)

The Forgetting Tree by Sharon Cameron (Fantasy)

Please put book recommendations in the tags