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Well, things are definitely looking rough from this article, seeing as Brandon is having a hard time writing Blitzø’s arc….

(update: not a S3 screenshot! Just a heavily edited picture from a fan! Definitely explains why Stolas was still in his royal outfit which he isn’t wearing anymore! Thank you for letting me know @strangedreamings!)

Definitely still concerned for our boy as we are in for an emotional rollercoaster when it comes to Blitzø….

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That’s actually adorable. Headcanon accepted.🥺❤️

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a lil sp rampage.

my sp is perfect for me. they are completely obsessed with me and do everything i want naturally because i’m the best thing to ever happen to them. how can my sp not be obsessed with me ? i mean, look at me. i am absolutely perfect. i have everything anybody needs. i am one of a kind and they will never find someone better than me. i am the embodiment of love. they seek my love and attention everywhere they go because i’m that addictive ! they can’t go a second without me. they are always spamming my phone with messages and calls. they are always making time for me because my time is valuable and they know it. they respect me because i deserve respect. they want to give me the world because they love how caring and loving i am and want to reciprocate that. they are always amazed by how perfect i am and how i make their life a million times better. they can’t live without me. they’re so clingy to me and think about me 24/7 because i am that kind of person. i am the kind of person people obsess over and love unconditionally because i’m rare. there is only one of me. i am one of one and they know it. i don’t care what happens, no matter what, they chase me all the time. they make sure they never lose me. they are always so careful and sensitive towards me. they take care of me so well because i am worthy of care and love. i trust them fully because i am secure within myself and i know my fucking worth. i love how they’re so loyal to me because why wouldn’t they be ? exactly. there is no reason. they reassure me all the time and keep proving to me more and more everyday that i can trust them. my sp is so trustworthy because i myself am trustworthy. our relationship is full of love, loyalty, care, attention, and affection. i always think positively about my sp because i love experiencing love. i love feeling secure in my relationship. i love thinking positively about my sp because they are a blessing in my life as well. we both treat each other with respect. they give me the best and most special treatment. i am their top priority and i will always be their top priority. they are always determined to prove themselves that they are worthy of me and spoil me all the time. they’re so sweet and always impress me with their words. they always make sure i feel loved and protected. they’re so protective over me and show their jealousy because yes, they’re scared to lose me in any way. they are possessive towards me and show it clearly. i am the love of their life. they are emotionally intelligent and know how to communicate and express their feelings well. i love how they always want to change for the better for me. they always try their best to become the best lover for me. i trust and love my sp fully and we’re in the best relationship ever because i said so and it’s a fact. i love my sp so much but they love me more and everybody knows that including them.

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Now That You’re Gone Animatic Controversy (Mentions of Suicide Trigger Warning)

There is currently an argument happening in the Helluva Boss fandom that is happening over a non canon animation that is rather graphic and includes imagery of Stolas killing himself in front of the I.M.P building (DONT WATCH IF YOU CANT HANDLE GRAPHIC IMAGERY.)

I get it. I really do. But if people are hating Stolas, and the only pleasure they get is seeing him KILL HIMSELF, it would be destructive to wipe him out of Helluva Boss and would undo any character development. If they don’t like Stolas, stop watching it? People have their opinions, sure. But whining about how it’s written isn’t going to DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PLOT. Vivienne writes it. I get people disagree with Stolitz, and think it shouldn’t occur. But, is it really such an issue that it did? It’s canon and it’s not going to change. Some people love the ship and the duos dynamic. A lot of the arguments are using fake information and pointing fingers about who has it worse, who’s at fault, and who should suffer more.

The comments criticizing people for finding the imagery of Stolas shooting himself morbid is ridiculous. I personally felt sick from watching it. Stolas is a main character. If you don’t have anything nice to say, just don’t say it. Nobody is forcing you to watch Helluva Boss. Stolas is my favorite character personally, and it’s a show that has adult humor. People make art and if they want to animate something like this, more power to them. The animation is great, the artist is very talented, but some people can’t stomach that.

To say that the show is completely awful and that the humor is terrible is very hateful to the writers, animators, and voice actors. They are all a very talented cast who voice these wonderful characters. Let people enjoy Helluva Boss if they want, and if you don’t, stop watching.

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There's one piece of concept art that made me see the entire Apology Tour disaster in a different light.

So, we've been talking with @warblogs17282 about Stolitz and how their break-up ended up playing out in the 'Apology Tour' episode.

Why ended up? Well, there's a collection of concept art which, to my limited understanding of this craft, is one of the first steps in the production process of animation. This post by @birdy-babe includes a great chunk of it, shared by artists after the episodes aired (like storyboards, but much more stylised, showing how different some original ideas were). Long story short, one of the concept arts from the 'Apology Tour' episode suggests their quarrel was originally meant to be much harsher.

A short summary of the concept art to see what we are dealing with

In the background, you see a lot of apology postcards and silly cutesy stationery, suggesting Blitzø is in the middle of his Apology Tour.

The contact name isn't 'Stols' but 'Bird Dick,' implying their relationship is at an earlier stage, with less respect—at least on Blitzø's part.

There's a photo partially cut by the edge of the messages screen. From the signature gloves and boots, cowboy hat covering Blitzø's private parts, and visible nipples, it appears to be a nude image—replaced in later stages of development with stupid gay affirmation memes (as hard as it is to believe, I couldn't imagine there could be anything worse than the Striker horse gay jokes... well, it could, my dudes, it fucking COULD).

There are three messages, one of which is unsent:

"Stolas, cum awwwwwwn, u no u want it :)"—likely attached to the nude;

"Dude just talk to me"—desperation crawls in; he finally realises the shit has hit the fan;

"Im sowwy :("—an apology, but the text remains unsent, perhaps because it seems pointless, given that the 'Not Delivered' notifications and warning signs indicate Stolas has blocked his number.

Why do I find this fascinating, and why does it fill me with immense hope?

Because they still fucking care so much, and neither has completely closed the door on the other. By comparing the concept art to the final product, you can see how many intentional choices were made in dialogue, visuals, and behaviour to make it clear that these two idiots still want things to continue. Stolitz is meant to fucking live.

Now, if you want to see some comparisons—evidence, really—let's dive into each other's changes, focusing on what we can gather from the concept art.

Blitzø's side

Change 1—thank gods, no nudes. The gay memes are sillier and a bit lighter. Of course, they still showcase utter disrespect, a horrible prejudice against sexuality, and a poor understanding of how deeply Stolas was hurt, but I find them... less bad.

Change 2—no more 'Bird Dick.' Blitzø has actually come up with a real nickname for Stolas! Feelings are boring for you, huh, Blitzø? I can almost hear the song’s lines: "O-oh, hooked, addicted you might say, conflicted in a way…"

Change 3—Blitzø's attempts to apologize now show much more contemplation. Since Stolas hasn’t blocked him, Blitzø knows his words aren’t just being thrown into the void. Although the 'unsent' detail remains, it now carries real weight and impact.

All three changes are seen in these two GIFs.

He knows he did wrong. He knows he wants to salvage it. He might not yet know how to do it healthily, but he tries—he tries so fucking hard!

Look at the range of raw, cutting emotions as he speaks to Stolas and finally delivers his apology—probably the only one he genuinely meant. Well, maybe except for Verosika, a bit later.

It's not that it's hard for Blitzø to say 'sorry'—we've seen him do it a lot lately. He's actually quick to apologise and take responsibility, so Stolas's remark about him not feeling any remorse couldn’t be further from the truth. But the fact that he isn't running away this time—chasing after Stolas and trying his best to mend things—is drastically different from how he treated Verosika back then.

Stolas's side

Here’s the moment that struck me deep. It’s the only change, since the concept art shows Blitzø’s POV, but it’s such a significant one.

Do you think Stolas has moved on? Do you think he’s done with Blitzø? Not convinced, even when he’s literally singing about still wanting Blitzø?

Well, here’s your proof—he didn’t block Blitzø. They scrapped that.

More than that, the entire interaction emphasizes that Stolas isn’t pushing Blitzø away for good.

How do I know this? Stolas is very insistent on using phrases like 'for now,' 'right now,' and 'now' throughout his attempts to tell Blitzø off.

Here are some citations:

"I was hoping my lack of 'ha-ha's' in response to the photos you sent me would be an indicator I didn't want to talk right now."

"Seeing you right now is hard!"

"I'm tired of this! I'm uncomfortable with how you're speaking to me now!"

Why is this so important? Because he isn’t asking Blitzø to leave him forever. All he’s asking for is time.

Even while hurt, Stolas gives Blitzø plenty of chances to explain himself civilly. Look at the hopeful glances each time Blitzø shows any glimpse of genuineness.

Stolas fucking hopes Blitzø will take back all the cruel things said and brash actions done.

You know, Stolas... I've spent the entirety of this morning listening to love ballads, and that was...

For what?! You want me to be like, "Oh sorry, this entire time I assumed the worst because I was convinced a prince could never love someone like me and I've let my self-hatred stop me from apologising to anyone I could ever care about!"

You see the furrowed brows and the sad look? Stolas hopes for the best... but gets the worst because Blitzø isn’t there yet.

I’d even go so far as to say Stolas is acutely aware that Blitzø uses his brashness as a shield to protect himself. He literally sang about it in 'Just Look My Way.'

Unless it's me? And no matter what in this world I could give, it's not enough to get through these walls you've conjured up to live.

So, what gives?

Is this the behaviour of people who want to give up on a relationship they still clearly hold dear?

No. Even when they’re angry, aggressive, hurt, or drunk, they still seek understanding and forgiveness. They continue to listen and try.

They might lack the skills and may choose the wrong time, place, or words to express what truly matters...

One person, scared of being rejected so much that he unconsciously conveys this message by saying, "You don’t have to stay here with me," and carrying it throughout the whole conversation...

The other, coming to terms with his feelings, admits them, and his fears, a bit too late—when his romantic interest is too drunk to comprehend anything…

And in both cases—self-loathing, self-hatred, doubts, scars, trauma… and a lack of hope.

But there is hope. No, this is reassurance, my folks.

You know when it's hardest to stay in a relationship? When it’s hardest to come and say, "I am sorry," when it’s hardest to still love the person?

When you’re hurt. When they’ve hurt you.

And, despite that, you still come to them and still want to talk to them.

If this isn’t ironclad evidence that this is more than just a fling or a couple of fun sex dates, I don’t know what is.

And the 'Apology Tour' fucking proves it, rather than ruins it. It only strengthens the point. It’s easy to live in happiness, but it’s so hard to go through it while you’re in pain. When you see them doing that, you realise it means everything to them.

Stolitz is to live.

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Thank you to everyone who got me to 10000 likes!

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Me checking on one of my beloved ao3 fics that hasn't been updated since 2017

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S2: Episode 8/ S2: Episode 12

I LITERALLY JUST REALIZED THIS AND BROKE INTO TEARS. He stayed with him, not because he felt obligated, but because he wanted to.

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That puts a lot more emphasis and weight on Stolas yelling at Stella that he doesn’t care what her arrogant brother thinks of him. Octavia is Stolas’ weak spot and bringing her into it is a quick way to make Stolas very mad.

Even with Striker, he gets defensive and threatens him when he mentions Via.

So given he stopped caring what Andrealphus thinks of him when it comes to his own reputation, the moment he dragged Via into it is when his patience snapped.

I cannot be the only one who found Stolas’ reaction to seeing his palace wasn’t even about the palace itself, but simply being pissed at how EXTRA ANDREALPHUS IS. (Also literally calls him “Ice Queen”)

The second one is SHEER RAGE. Stolas really decided that powers or not, he was going to beat the ever loving crap out of that bird. Stolas just stood there while Andrealphus insulted him before nonverbally saying “WE AREN’T IN COURT ANYMORE, BITCH-“ by punching him square in the face.

Every episode I love that birb boi more.🤣

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When my favorite character has a canon scar in the same spot in the place I have a scar from surgery. It hits hard. 😭❤️

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I cannot be the only one who found Stolas’ reaction to seeing his palace wasn’t even about the palace itself, but simply being pissed at how EXTRA ANDREALPHUS IS. (Also literally calls him “Ice Queen”)

The second one is SHEER RAGE. Stolas really decided that powers or not, he was going to beat the ever loving crap out of that bird. Stolas just stood there while Andrealphus insulted him before nonverbally saying “WE AREN’T IN COURT ANYMORE, BITCH-“ by punching him square in the face.

Every episode I love that birb boi more.🤣

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Merry Christmas! Have fun with this Helluva Boss Poll!

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Aw! Thank you so much! Definitely met some awesome peeps this year!

@blitzsicedcoffee @redcurlzbychoice @supercalisunshine @agentofanarchy110 @scarletbeast @frostedmango047 @angelshizuka

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Stay safe everybody.

@sunflowerbeehive @scarletbeast @nachopeach @quillthecrow @yurama @frostedmango047 @trensu

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Hello dear!

Sorry for bothering you, but it's important to remind you to turn off your asks for a few days! Bad things are going to happen on Tumblr soon...

Don t know anything about this but BETTER BE SAFE EVERYBODY!!!!!!

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Surnames are just as important as given names. So, I compiled a list of the websites I use to find my surnames.

English Surnames

Dutch Surnames

Spanish Surnames

Scottish Surnames

German Surnames

Italian Surnames

Irish Surnames

French Surnames

Scandinavian Surnames

Welsh Surnames

Jewish Surnames

Surnames By Ethnicity

Most Common Surnames in the USA

Most Common Surnames in Great Britan

Most Common Surnames in Asia

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Love how people say Blitz never had feelings for Stolas. Can you hear my laughter from Blitz’s expression in this shot?

(Also love that getting carried like that is called the Bridal/Princess Style Carry)

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Alright, let’s do this.

@angelshizuka @mckittericks @siskey @princessmeril @sunflowerbeehive @frostedmango047 @helluvagloss @blitzsicedcoffee

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