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It was no secret that Vee and Tisha had a long-standing hatred for each other. But when they're both invited to a highly important run, they're forced to put their differences aside for the good of the team. With the added pressure of evading twisteds, completing machines, and gathering research, just how long can they last? I'm pleased to say my first Microtissues fanfiction - Unadulterated Loathing - is out! Read the first chapter on AO3!

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I love Blot jr

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Every time Tenna is on screen this little puzzle from the Deltaruined mod is the only thing I can think of. This is how he looks compared to everyone else. This is part of why I love him.

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Why I Ship Fossilcleaning (and why you should too!)

DISCLAIMER:

This post does NOT insist that Fossilcleaning is canon, nor does it insist you have to ship it. It exists solely as an appreciation and explanation post. Also, Shelly and Tisha are both canonically NON-RELATED ADULTS as confirmed by Qwel. Thank you.

PART 1: Interactions

Shelly and Tisha interact multiple times throughout the game, twice in the elevator and once in a storyboard together. These may come as incidental at first, but compared to how these toons are treated by others, there's a lot of weight behind their words.

Shelly and Tisha are each other's exceptions. This is crucial to understanding their relationship. Where most toons forget about Shelly or treat Tisha as a glorified mop, these two see each other in a way that nobody else does.

Starting with their first interaction: Tisha asks Shelly how she is, which does not come as a surprise to her.

In a considerable amount of interations, including those whom Shelly would be friendly with, she is shocked that they even think to talk to her, let alone ask her how she's doing.

Other toons that don't elicit surprise from Shelly, that being Teagan and Rodger, either have a reputation for looking out for other toons...

...or are only talking to her to further their own endeavours.

Tisha is special in that her attentiveness towards Shelly is only for Shelly.

As well, Tisha and Shelly proclaim they have each other's backs. We've discussed why this would be meaningful to Shelly, but the same goes for Tisha. Where many toons leave her out to dry...

...Shelly makes sure that Tisha knows she's on her side.

Their second interaction continues this pattern. Shelly asks Tisha for help, Tisha immeditally knows she's talking about her fossils, and agrees without a second thought.

For both characters, this is VERY out of the norm. There does not exist another toon who gets involved in Shelly's dinosaur-related hobbies. Some may ask her questions or entertain them for a short time, but it never goes past elevator dialogue that leaves no lasting impact on either toon.

Tisha, meanwhile, helps Shelly with her fossils enough that they speak about it casually.

And Tisha may enjoy cleaning, but she gets frustrated when toons ask her for help without thinking of her needs or fail to tidy up after themselves.

Yet when Shelly brings up cleaning her fossils, Tisha gleefully accepts, saying it "sounds fun." So... what makes Shelly different?

Her appreciation.

In their shared storyboard, Shelly happily hugs Tisha upon finding out she cleaned her fossil for her, to the point of dropping the fossil in the process. Her happiness doesn't come from the shiny fossil, but from Tisha going out of her way to do that for her.

We can assume this storyboard is indicative of their relationship, perhaps even how their friendship began, seeing how it's from one of the first episodes of the show. (In the top left corner, the storyboard is labeled "SEASON 1 - EPISODE 8") We even see it repeatedly on Shelly's map, proving its importance to the ammonite and her show character.

Before we move on, I want to bring up one more interaction: Shelly and Yatta's.

Yatta shows interest in Shelly's sewing hobby - much to her excitement - after she finds out about it from Tisha. Again, Tisha is Shelly's exception. Some toons don't even remember her name, but Tisha actively talks about Shelly to others and gets them interested in talking to her. Yatta wouldn't have known Shelly was into sewing if not for Tisha, and because she did, she ended up giving Shelly some of the attention she dearly craves.

PART TWO: Implications

There's a certain rivalry that I need to address: Tisha and Vee's.

I wholeheartedly believe that Tisha's reasoning for disliking Vee is because of her (unintentional) mistreatment of Shelly in their interactions. Let me explain.

We know from Tisha and Vee's dialogue that Tisha is the instigator of this conflict. Vee is unaware of why she dislikes her, seeming to dislike her back out of pettiness. We can deduce that Tisha is not upset for any cleaning-related reasons. She would have no problems telling Vee off if she were being untidy, as she does with other toons. Rather, she claims that Vee doesn't "appreciate certain things" in Gardenview, which would correlate to her dismissiveness towards Shelly.

But most toons are dismissive of Shelly! What makes Vee different?

Vee's dismissiveness does not come from forgetfulness, it comes from disinterest.

She shuts Shelly down when she asks if she wants to talk about dinosaur facts because she "knows them all."

And she only wants to spend time with her when it's to "move around supplies."

And we must keep in mind that Tisha was not here for these conversations. She would have heard about them from Shelly, who we know was upset by the end of both of them. Because she doesn't know the full story, it would make sense for her to assume the worst of Vee.

But from Vee's point of view, these conversations with Shelly weren't negative. She isn't acting out of malice, but rather out of logic. She knows Shelly's facts, so why would she listen to them? She needs help with something, so why wouldn't she ask Shelly?

Never would Vee think she came across as unappreciative, and because Tisha doesn't explain it to her, she doesn't reflect on her actions. It seems as though Tisha's protectiveness over Shelly blinds her to Vee's side of the situation.

So, what does this collimate into?

PART THREE: Potential

This part will mainly consist of how I interpret Shelly and Tisha's relationship. It will focus less on canon itself and more on the fun ways you can build off of it.

Shelly and Tisha have a bond that cannot be broken. They are each other's biggest supporters. Shelly's memory lives on with Tisha, who remembers her habits and talks about her to others. Tisha's work is valued by Shelly, who is always thankful for the effort she puts into keeping Gardenview (and her fossils) clean.

Everything they want out of someone, whether it be recognition or acknowledgement, they find in the other. Why else would you need to master Tisha to unlock Shelly if she didn't mean the most to her, as Cosmo does to Sprout or Brightney does to Vee?

Fossilcleaning has been my favorite Dandy's World ship since I got into the fandom. It thrills me to finally talk about them so extensively, as I believe this pairing to be severely underrated. I sincerely hope you enjoyed reading! Have a good day and a Happy Pride!

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this is a video about how sans cant teleport and can, in fact, stop time. you should check it out. it isnt even twenty hours long!!

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Decided to make a Dandy's World personality quiz! Let me know which main you get and if you enjoyed!

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I just read through your character analysis on some of the toons and I think it's super well written and interesting! Are you planning on doing more? I'd love to see your takes on some of the other toons , maybe even the newer ones like bassie or cocoa!

I currently have a few more analyses planned, as well as a couple more "Why I Ship _" posts similar to the Reflectivedetective one!

Bassie and Cocoa aren't on my radar as of right now, as I feel as though everything I'd want to say about them has already been said. But plans can always change and I might end up writing a totally different analysis if a topic comes to me. Only time will tell!

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Tisha - Gardenview's Underrated Tragedy

If there were ever a Dandy's World character overlooked by the fandom, it would undoubtedly be Tisha. Though not unpopular, she is often disregarded as nothing but the "cleaning-obsessed" toon. But who can blame people for doing that, when her fellow toons do the same thing?

To understand this better, let's group Tisha's conversations into two categories:

Cleaning is brought up/mentioned.

Tisha and the other toon talk about literally anything else.

Of these categories, the first takes up nineteen of her dialogues and the second takes up nine. Compare these stats to toons like Shelly or Goob, who also have a certain gimmick they like to bring up. In categories of:

Dinosaurs/Hugs are brought up/mentioned.

They talk about literally anything else.

Shelly has a ratio of 14:17 and Goob has a ratio of 10:20.

Shelly has struck an almost equal balance and hugs only take up a third of Goob's dialogue. In comparison to Tisha, they don't reference their gimmick nearly as much. The only toons to outshine her are Finn and Shrimpo, whose gimmicks are baked into their everyday speech. 

So, how does this help prove Tisha IS more than her cleanliness?

It's important to analyse why exactly Tisha talks about tidying up so much. One could assume it's because she enjoys it, like the other previously mentioned toons, and you wouldn't be completely wrong. Tisha's pleasure in cleaning is crucial to her character. It's her defining feature and is also essential to note. At the end of the day, she DOES like her job as Gardenview's janitor, and having this job is not the problem…

...Tisha's problem is that most toons assume that's all she is: a job.

For every exchange Tisha has where she raves about the benefits of cleanliness, she has one where she's begging toons to pick up after themselves.

This is a regular issue that her friends don't care to solve. It's not a situation of "nagging woman tells people to do chores," it's Tisha repeatedly wasting her breath on people who don't listen.

We see, too, toons ARE aware of how busy Tisha gets. It's something commented on numerous times, yet little is done to lighten her load.

Tisha's interaction with Cocoa is one I want to highlight. Firstly, it's telling that a toon around one month of the year would notice that Tisha is often stuck cleaning by herself, but what's really interesting is that Cocoa is the ONLY toon to ask Tisha if she needs help. Subtly or not, Tisha will ask toons for assistance.

She tries to make a "cleaning club" with Brightney...

...prods Poppy on how good she is at cleaning...

...and begs Looey to assist her with tidying up Yatta's room (to no avail.)

So then, why does she refuse Cocoa's help?

We don't have a concrete answer, but I believe we can infer Tisha's reasoning: Cocoa is just as busy as she is. She's constantly asking how she can aid others in her dialogue, often to the point where her friends will comment on it and tell her to take some time for herself.

It would be a plight Tisha could empathize with, and being as kind as she is, she wouldn't want to add to Cocoa's load.

So, Tisha is stuck cleaning for toons mostly ungrateful and unwilling to aid her, but is that it? Well, there is another point I've been meaning to bring up. If there are any toons unappreciative of Tisha's work, it is undoubtedly the Mains. This is something I don't see talked about at all. Of the toons closest to a specific main (Brightney/Vee, Cosmo/Sprout, Tisha/Shelly, Toodles/Pebble), Tisha is treated objectively the worst.

Brightney is Vee's favorite contestant and close companion. She is also the president of Astro's book club (and another close friend of his)...

...complimented on her intelligence by Shelly...

...and particularly worried about by Sprout.

Cosmo is Sprout's best friend. He is also very close with Astro (enough for him to make cookies of his face, at least)...

...introduced to Sprout by Shelly as seen in their storyboard...

...and friendly enough with Vee for Sprout to specifically ask him to check up on her for him.

And Toodles seems to be universally loved by the cast in general. Her interactions with the Mains specifically are usually positive.

Even Vee, who acts dismissive toward her silly question, doesn't ever put Toodles off.

The exception is Shelly, but her interaction turns sour by complete accident. She did not intend to upset Toodles by any means.

So, what about Tisha? What do her interactions with the Mains look like? In comparison, they are not great.

Astro and Sprout care little about her time, much to her dismay.

The latter of which does not even check up on her like he does with most toons, only concerned about the kitchen he dirtied getting cleaned.

And Tisha's rivalry with Vee is notorious.

(Side note: I don't believe the thing Tisha thinks Vee is "unappreciative" of is her cleaning, but that's another discussion for another post.)

Even Pebble has a negative interaction with her.

Brightney and Cosmo's aren't nearly as bad, especially when looking at Tisha's in comparison.

Though Cosmo gets Pebble angry, it seems his anger is more toward Sprout than him, seeing as how Sprout is the person who told Cosmo to stop supplying Pebble his treats.

The one exception to this is Shelly. Tisha's interactions with her are extremely positive, and in contrast to the other Mains, she seems eager to help her clean her fossils.

But why is this? Is it because Shelly is her friend?

Yes, but also not entirely.

What sets Shelly apart from the other characters is that she is by far the most appreciative of Tisha's work. We see this in their storyboard together. Shelly gets so ecstatic that Tisha went out of her way to polish her fossil, she drops it to pull her into a tight embrace. This level of thankfulness is unheard of for any other character to give to Tisha.

But the worst part? Tisha's twisted only reaffirms the mindset toons fall into. A mindless drone that sweeps away messes when left undisturbed. Her feather duster is coated in ichor. She can't even clean anything without making a mess, dooming her to a loop of tidying up forever.

Overall, Tisha is an overworked character whose efforts often go unrecognized. I hope this post can shed some light on just how sad her situation is. I really wish people would talk about it more. Thank you for reading and stay tuned for the next one!

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Shelly Fossilian: Gardenview's Forgotten Main (and why she works!)

Recently, I've seen many posts on social media discussing Shelly and her characterization of being forgotten/ignored. Specifically, they seemed critical of this trait and thought Shelly would realistically not fit that role. "Kids love dinosaurs!" or "Shelly is too kind!" are repeated rebuttals. However, I disagree with this. In fact, I think Shelly is not only the perfect character for this archetype, but giving it to any other character would fall flat, and to say toons like Vee or Sprout would fulfill this role better is a severe misunderstanding of their current roles.

A common misconception is that Shelly is "the dinosaur toon." I hear this often: "Dinosaurs are popular with children, so wouldn't they love Shelly?"

Shelly is not the dinosaur toon, she's the dinosaur FACT toon. The distinction, while not seeming important, absolutely is.

Shelly's dialogue gives us a look into how she fills her role: she spits info at people in a way that doesn't get them invested.

She's repetitive, awkward, and unengaging. Even toons that show interest in her facts consistently end their interactions with Shelly impassively.

The phrase "a good teacher can make a boring subject fascinating" goes both ways. A teacher who fails to spark intrigue in their students will make any subject dull. Regardless of how much a kid loves dinosaurs, if Shelly can't engage with them properly, it means nothing.

This is best illustrated with Shelly's interaction with Toodles:

Shelly actually manages to capture her attention, but quickly squanders the opportunity when she scares her by accident. And this is Toodles - a naturally curious kid. It's very difficult to put her off learning/exploring, even when she's scared.

This is a problem unique to Shelly. The other mains have no problem capturing Toodles' attention, sometimes without even trying.

Even Vee, who is dismissive of her questions, is still pestered by her until she gets her answer.

And speaking of Vee, an abudent number of people think that she would be a better fit for the forgotten archetype than Shelly due to her jealousy toward Dandy and her blunt personality.

First of all, Vee has a rivalry with Dandy, one that is anything but one-sided. He doesn't like her either.

Vee's superiority over Dandy seems to come from an abundance of self-confidence, something she would not have if she was unpopular.

Secondly, Vee is more than just "blunt." She is also charismatic and captivating. Her gameshow is one of the most discussed parts of the cartoon. In fact, Vee is everything Shelly SHOULD be. She knows all her dinosaur facts and she makes learning them fun. Her gameshow rewards intelligence with prizes, which encourages kids to listen and learn, similar to how teachers use Kahoot or Blooket.

Simply put, Vee renders Shelly obsolete.

Even the activity in Shelly's room is just a lamer version of Vee's.

Dig for fossils in a sandpit and win prizes... that aren't even guaranteed? What kid would want to do that over participating in the thrilling gameshow they see on TV? Shelly doesn't even dig with you! And even if they weren't interested in Vee, Sprout and Astro also offer kids a lot more than Shelly. Getting a cupcake from Sprout is equivalent to getting a Krabby Patty from SpongeBob himself. Astro, meanwhile, literally has magical abilities. Shelly just cannot compare. Besides, every other main character can break from their gimmick with ease. Astro is more than just "sleepy," he's a magical being who encourages kids to dream big and use their imagination. Sprout is more than just "baker," he's a friend to all who promotes generosity with Cosmo. Vee is more than just "gameshow," she inspires competitiveness and technological advancements toward the future.

Shelly is "dinosaur," but what else is there? She's nice? Fun? Caring? Most toons are. She doesn't offer anything good to children not already deeply invested in dinosaurs.

So, with all this in mind, Shelly's unpopularity with audiences makes sense. But what about her peers? Is the constant ignoring of Shelly by the toons she lives with absurd? Not exactly. Admittedly, some dialogue can be a bit on-the-nose, but that doesn't mean it's nonsensical.

Shelly is not ignored on purpose. This is important to note. Toons are not actively leaving her out, it's always accidental. When they do, they get sheepish about it, but never do anything substantial to rectify their mistake.

And when Shelly is given attention, she has a habit of getting way too excited about it. It comes across as desperate - an undesirable trait.

In this sense, Shelly is stuck in a loop of self-sabotage. But it's not that she's disliked; she's just painfully mediocre.

When she isn't being ignored, she's talking about dinosaurs, something that most toons aren't very interested in. That's all she's known for, to the point where her side hobby of sewing comes as a shock to multiple toons because it's unexpected for Shelly to have other interests.

At the end of the day, most toons just don't have a reason to hang out with her. If they don't care about dinosaurs or have a pre-established bond, then what's the point? Facts can only be entertaining for so long, and when they stop being so, what more can Shelly offer?

Truthfully, a lot, and that's the tragedy of her character. Shelly is so stuck in her own gimmick that she's ignored when it's not relevant, which is practically all the time. But Shelly IS so much more than her dinosaur facts, it's just that few people care to see that.

It is a role in the game that only a character like Shelly can fulfill; it's what makes her so well-written and why many fans love her so much. Her archetype just wouldn't work with any other toon. I hope this post can shed some light on that. Shelly is one of my favorite characters and I swear I could talk endlessly about her. If you got this far, thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more analyses! Have a great day!

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Why I Ship ReflectiveDetective (and why you should too!)

DISCLAIMER: 

This post does NOT insist that ReflectiveDetective is canon, nor does it insist you have to ship it. It exists solely as an appreciation and explanation post. Also, Glisten and Rodger are both canonically NON-RELATED ADULTS as confirmed by Qwel. Thank you.

PART 1: Interactions

Glisten and Rodger currently have two elevator interactions. In the first one, Glisten comments on Rodger's smudged glass.

In the second one, Rodger checks in on Glisten to make sure he's doing okay.

Though seemingly incidental, there's lots here to discuss:

Starting with the first, we're told Glisten cares enough about Rodger to notice something as small as the smudges on his face. This may come across as trivial, especially for someone obsessed with appearance, but it's pretty out of character for him to notice something so small! From his interactions with Cosmo, Shelly, and Yatta, we can infer that Glisten is actually really *bad* at noticing things about others. He forgets Cosmo's stars are a part of his appearance, writes Yatta's circus troupe off as "clown stuff," and even mispronounces Shelly's name. These aren't little details he just missed, they're basic facts about toons he lives with. He should've picked up on these things ages ago, yet they seem to slip his mind.

But Rodger's smudges? He comments on them immediately (and often enough for Rodger to know it's coming.)

"But maybe the smudges are really obvious!"

Maybe, but if so, wouldn't Tisha have said something about them? In the singular interaction she has with Rodger, she makes no note of his glass, and from what we know about Tisha, she *would* point something like that out. She's very adamant when it comes to cleanliness, sometimes to the dismay of others. It's practically her job to be.

This is what makes Glisten's comment so interesting. If he's noticing details that Tisha is missing, that means he's been paying *very* close attention to Rodger's face. Hmm... suspcious.

Interaction two gives us more insight into Rodger's feelings towards Glisten. He's one of the only toons he checks up on, and of them, he's the one that Rodger is the most worried about. The other two, Boxten and Brightney, get far less personal questions about their well-being.

It says a lot that Rodger will tell Boxten to count if he's feeling nervous, but he'll tell Glisten not to forget his "keen eye," implying that he's keeping watch over him specifically.

The obvious conclusion being: the two both give each other attention that they don't give to other toons.

But it doesn't stop there! Glisten's interactions with Toodles also give us some extra layers to his and Rodger's relationship.

The first one isn't much, but it is noteworthy that Glisten gets along so well with Rodger's daughter.

The second one, however…

What Toodles says here is extremely significant. Though easy to brush off Glisten "crying and complaining to Rodger" as a funny comment, it holds a LOT of weight! Glisten NEVER tells toons about his problems or insecurities. The mere implication of imperfect makes him deflect.

He won't let Astro discuss his concerning dreams in public. He panics when Sprout suggests his mirror is cracked. He won't even tell Tisha his morning routine.

But according to Toodles, Glisten has a habit of going to Rodger (and only Rodger) with his problems. Sure, these could be very superficial issues he's getting off his chest, but even the most shallow of problems are ones Glisten does not want others to know about. He has an image to maintain, after all! Yet Rodger is the exception...

...This goes both ways, which brings me to:

PART 2: Implications

Returning to Rodger and Tisha's interaction, there is definite proof that Glisten is one of the "trusted friends" Rodger is referring to. For starters, I've already covered the close bond the two share. But is Glisten also disorganized? YES!

Compare Glisten's room to Goob and Scraps', one canonically considered dirty. They're a very similar amount of messy. Crumpled-up papers, mismatched carpets, food lying around the place... none of that reads "organized."

Speaking of Glisten's room, there exists a particular note in which Glisten details an encounter he had with Rodger where he helped him carry files into the elevator.

Not only does this prove that Glisten is willing to help him, but also that Rodger would otherwise trust him to. This note also tells us Rodger gives Glisten the validation he craves from the other toons. Why else would he end it off with "I should spend time with [Rodger] more" if he wasn't flattered by his compliment? 

So we have the dynamic, but what can be done with it? Let us discuss:

PART THREE: Potential

This part will mainly consist of how I interpret Glisten and Rodger's relationship. It will focus less on canon itself and more on the fun ways you can build off of it.

Glisten yearns for attention; it says so on his title card:

And Rodger is someone who can give him not just the attention he wants, but also the attention he needs. In multiple ways, whether it be through compliments or concerns, Rodger makes Glisten feel seen. His praise means enough to Glisten for him to journal about it, and though he brushes off Rodger's regards for his safety in their elevator interaction, he'll still go to him to "cry and complain." Besides, Rodger is a detective. It's his job to see through facades. He'd know when Glisten is putting up a front of perfection and be able to look past it to see the real him. What else is that keen eye for, right?

And what of Glisten's part in their relationship? Considering how unpopular Rodger is with the other toons, particularly the mains, having someone like Glisten to help with carrying files and bantering about smudged glass is a lot. Even if it is "part of the job" as a detective, nobody enjoys being disliked or dismissed by others, especially former friends. Yet despite Rodger's reputation, Glisten is in his corner.

There is more I could discuss, but that will have to be saved for a continuation. This post is already long enough! But I hope this shines some light on ReflectiveDetective's charm. It's one of my favorite pairings and I hope to share it with more people. Thank you for reading!

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Silly lesbians/gay doodles

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Experiementing with drawing faces, poses, and backgrounds.

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Fossilcleaning!!!

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this is fuckjng stupid

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He’s THE candle queen 💕

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saw this post and immeditally thought of vee and tisha, so i knew i had to dub it. if people enjoy this, i'll probably post more dubs later!