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This just had me like…. 🫠. Beautiful job. Seriously.

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Yaasssssss! This is exactly the vibe.

no but babes, jungkook giggling in the background?? it took me right back to that gcf short he posted of jimin where he giggled the same way 😭 it’s legit giving déjà vu. kookoo finds his mimi way too precious i’m cryinggg.

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JIMIN. And JK giggling in the background. Day MADE

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Omg, his expression is so specific! That man is ENTRANCED. He loves his Jimin-ssi!

Never change Jungkook

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Stream WHO like you mean it!

Spotify Updates: finally!

Now, let’s keep this going for more than one day 💪🏻

Global streams were up by 378k:

Jimin also reclaimed his spot at the top of the Spotify South Korea charts, extending his own record as the longest-charting number one artist in Spotify South Korea history:

On the other hand, Jimin still hasn't re-entered the US charts. We were able to bring Like Crazy back to the US charts after it initially dropped off and then keep it there until Who came out - let's bring that energy back!

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Just me, reminiscing about that time when people said they saw Jikook out walking around NYC, and eating at restaurants, and walking out from a music studio there. Oh and someone claimed they saw them at a brewery (with a Pride flag outside) and on a yacht, and even in a convenience store buying pizza. And then those people who said that were eviscerated on social media, forcing them to defend themselves and go private to avoid it all. But then later on, people said they saw them at restaurants in Tokyo, at ski resorts, hotels, and even a Japanese B&B with hot tubs. Again, those people were screamed right off of the internet. Oh yeah, let’s not forget the people who had the audacity to say that they saw them on Jeju. Those people were called delulu, until the photo of them there was posted. Then they were told that Jimin was only there for a minute and was actually barging in on another “couple’s” (🤮) lovely vacation. I may be wrong but…weren’t all of those people who said they saw Jikook proven to be right when AYS came out? Just asking for a friend….

Well, it’s deja vu all over again. Different year, same couple, same type of stories, same unhinged folks attacking people for sharing what they saw. NYC, now Switzerland? Sounds like a pattern to me.

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So…..I’m bugged. Bugged that anybody who wants to share their excitement about seeing Jikook out in the wild is immediately called a liar or someone desperate for clout. If they don’t have photo evidence, it didn’t happen according to the mob. But if they DO have photo evidence, they are labeled scum for invading Jikook’s space during their private time. Convenient way to shut down any potential Jikook info from hitting the streets, no?

Listen. Manhattan (the part of NYC that Jikook has visited in the past) is roughly 25-30 square miles. It just ain’t that big. But it’s FULL of people who are always on the look out for celebrities, since it’s so common to see them there. I’ve seen famous people there with my own eyes on more than one occasion. So, it just isn’t that hard to believe that celebrities as huge as Jikook would be instantly recognized and gushed over. Shoot, I’d break an ankle running to social media to shout my excitement (careful not to reveal the location of course). I’d be beside myself! In the past, Jikook sightings in Manhattan and the surrounding area have been proven to be true, so there is no reason to suddenly assert that everyone who says they saw them this time around is lying.

Bottom line though, I am 💯 certain that whatever they are doing, wherever they are, Jimin and Jungkook are having the time of their lives… because they are together (BAM).

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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this! Sometimes we (Me) tend to forget just how loud Jikook has been over the years…

That was me, thank you so much for answering me in such detail, the angel comment the next day and serendipity lyrics is 👀

please can you do Seoul Final ‘truth untold’ if you haven’t done so already

love your blog thank you

Hi 😊

I'm so glad to know that you enjoy my blog. Thank you so much for the support! And I'm really sorry for the late response, but let's get to it shall we?

The 2019 concerts gave us so many memorable Jikook moments, but the last three nights in Seoul felt different. It was more intimate, more vulnerable, more real. It was about truth. Their truth. Jimin and Jungkook didn’t just perform, they spoke with their actions, their eyes, their presence beside each other. They embodied the very heart of Speak Yourself, choosing to express not just who they are individually, but what they mean to each other.

There was a raw sincerity in the way they looked at one another, stood close without hesitation, and allowed their bond to shine without filters. It felt like a silent confession played out over three nights. A declaration that said, “This is us. This is our story. This is the person I love.” They’ve always been honest with us in their own quiet way, and in Seoul, they let the truth be seen and felt. Right there, in plain sight, for anyone ready to understand.

The Seoul concerts were held on October 26th, 27th and 29th 2019. And here's a sweet detail: Jungkook's parents attended the last Seoul SYS concert.

Before diving into TTU, let me do a quick run down of the other special moments on these three nights.

(I couldn't find the individual videos for the moments I wanna talk about so I have linked various videos and mentioned the time stamps for that particular moment)

1) At 00:33 of the above video, Jungkook says "I think I have confirmed the love today,” then turns to Jimin and locks eyes with him. Jimin pauses mid-thought, smiles, and then asks, “What do you think of ARMY’s love today?” Jungkook pauses for a moment thinking and is about to answer but Yoongi cuts in right at that moment. Maybe Yoongi felt things were getting a little too charged with how Jikook were acting so he stepped in to diffuse the moment.

2) The next moment is from Make It Right. At 1:14 of the above video, Jimin sings “Nothing mattered” and then turns to Jungkook, holding eye contact and points at him as he sings “Nothing but you.” You can see Jungkook mouthing the same words right back at Jimin. It was such a tender and intimate moment. Like a moment meant only for them.

3) The next moment is from Run (07:00 of the above video). The closeness, flirting and familiarity is just...

4) Jungkook (singing): All this is no coincidence

Here, Jungkook reached into Jimin’s blazer, holding onto his waist for a second, but then he pulled back, settling for the blazer instead. Maybe he realized they were already toeing the line, too close, too intense and that eye contact wasn't helping. Anything more would have been too much to handle out in the open and would've said everything they weren't trying to say out loud.

5) The next moment is when they're performing Boy With Luv (2:14 of the above video). At the end of Boy With Luv, the lights go out with Jimin and Jungkook standing apart but when the lights come back on, surprise! They’ve somehow ended up right next to each other, like magnets that couldn’t stay away. Their heads pressed together with the rose still in Jungkook's mouth. Coincidence? Or just a little magic from two people who know exactly where they want to be.

6) Jungkook looked at Jimin and then decided to draw a heart for him

7) Jimin being Jungkook's comfort and safe place

Now, let's get to your ask about TTU.

This is from day 2:

And this is from day 3:

Usually, during The Truth Untold, Jimin sings “And I still want you” alone, with his back to Jungkook and no eye contact between them. But during the final three nights in Seoul there’s a special moment that only happens between Jimin and Jungkook. At the end, Jimin slowly turns to face Jungkook, and they hold each other’s gaze as they sing “But I still want you” together. Even as the lights fade they don't look away, creating a private, meaningful moment that only they share amidst the rest of the unchanged performance.

This was a quiet but powerful change. The change from “And I still want you” to “But I still want you” especially when sung together by Jimin and Jungkook while looking into each other’s eyes, carries a profound emotional weight especially in the context of a song like The Truth Untold, which is about hiding one’s true self behind a mask out of fear and shame.

The word “and” in the original line feels passive, resigned. “And I still want you” reads like a quiet continuation of sorrow, a longing that persists in silence, without hope or change. It fits the narrative of the masked character who watches from afar, unable to step forward, too afraid to be seen for who he really is.

But changing that one word to "But" shifts everything.

“But i still want you” introduces resistance. It carries a sense of conflict. In spite of everything, despite the fear, despite the mask, despite the impossibility… I still want you. It’s no longer just longing. Its longing that fights through obstacles. It implies a conscious choice. It's them pushing the boundaries and choosing each other no matter what.

Coming from Jimin and Jungkook, two people in a closeted relationship, the change feels deeply symbolic. It’s not just lyrical or performative. It reflects something emotional and real. In a song about hiding, their shared gaze and the change in that final line feel like a moment of quiet rebellion. It’s like they’re saying "We're still here and we still want each other, even though we can’t say it out loud.

That one word—but—carries all the weight of what remains unspoken. It transforms the ending from silent ache to quiet courage. It’s the difference between longing in secret and choosing to love in spite of secrecy.

For fans who have followed them closely, who understand the weight of subtle gestures in a relationship that's never been publicly acknowledged, this change hits like a confession. Not loud. But real.

2019 was undeniably Jikook’s year, and the Seoul final was the peak of it all. From room sharing confirmations and the Magic Shop VCR to LA date nights, car rides, and flirty moments during BWL era, their bond was constantly on display. We saw Jungkook telling Jimin “I love you” on stage and also hand signing it to him in front of all those cameras and people. How can we forget the iconic RB moment??!! Their hangouts in London with Jimin's friends, their unwavering presence at each other's individual practice stages and visiting other member's shooting sets together showed us they were constantly together off cam. From Jimin flying in just for Jungkook's birthday, Jungkook getting Jimin's initials tattooed, bringing him snow from a mountain to love letter styled birthday posts, every moment built up to something beautiful. The Seoul concerts were simply the grand finale to a year full of love.

And all of this stirred up the antis, leading them to email BigHit with fan service accusations aimed at Jimin and Jungkook. But none of it fazed them. Despite being a closeted couple, they never backed down from showing their love, they continued to stand by each other, steadfast , unbothered and deeply connected.

The Seoul final marked their second concert after the September break and we all know the weight that time carried. But through it all, their bond shone even brighter, louder than any whispers or made up rumors. It made me think, could this be why they changed the lyrics in TTU during the last three concerts? In line with their tour’s title Speak Yourself, Jimin and Jungkook laid bare their hearts telling their story through that one word change, "And I still want you" to "But I still want you" while holding intense eye contact. It was their way of saying that no matter the struggles, they will always choose each other because what they have is too rare, too deep, too beautiful to ever let go.

The lyrics of Serendipity really resonate with me when I think about Jikook. Especially these lines:

All this is no coincidence

Maybe it's the providence of the universe

The universe has moved for us

Our happiness was meant to be

Everything was destined

There's a theory that this song was inspired by their relationship. No wonder Jimin and Jungkook are always laying claiming over the lyrics "You're me, I'm you".

The change in TTU also felt like their way of speaking to those who’ve followed their journey, who’ve believed in them and stood by them. Through that small but meaningful change, they were saying "We're okay. We have each other and we are never letting go". It was a message of reassurance, a silent vow that their love remains unshaken, no matter the forces trying to tear it down. I’ve always felt that Jimin and Jungkook use gestures and subtle signs to tell their truth. Not because they don’t want to speak it out loud but because they can’t. So instead they let their love speak through their actions saying everything words never could.

Thank you so much for sending this ask. I enjoyed answering it. Take care 💜

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Helloooo! I loveee Jk and Jimin. Actually I love all 7 of them. They are interesting individuals and immensely talented as a group. My question is about Jikook. I watched hickeygate (very funny and iconic moment in their story). I have seen other pics of JK with hickeys but zero for Jimin??? What gives??? Hahahaha

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Yes! BTS is incredibly special. Their sincerity and strength have created a lasting impact that goes far beyond music. I'm so glad I got to know about them!

Now, let's dive into your ask! Ready?

So you're saying Jimin is the giver? Well, let's see. We have seen him kiss Jungkook's neck several times. But here's the real kicker, the two times Jungkook was undeniably spotting hickeys it was Jungkook himself who pointed it out. So, it is more like Jungkook loves to draw attention to the fact that Jimin leaves marks on his body.

The first time we saw a hickey on Jungkook was in that car pic, back in December 2016. And get this: he was the one who posted it. We wouldn't have known about this otherwise.

Back to the pic, Jungkook's sitting there with a dazed, sultry expression, and boom, a very obvious hickey on his neck.

And here’s where it gets even more interesting. Remember that Dec 2016 Jinjikook VLive? Toward the end, Jimin asks if he can leave to go to his room with the phone while still on live but Jin says no since he borrowed that phone for that particular live. You can actually see Jimin seriously contemplating running off with it anyway. And you can see how Jungkook pulls out his own phone already anticipating what Jimin's gonna do.

Jimin tries to bolt, but Jungkook holds him back by the waist. And here’s the hilarious part, Jimin turns around and asks Jin why he’s holding him back, even though he clearly knows it’s Jungkook. Yeah, Jimin let's make it more obvious with you acting oblivious.

Then Jungkook says, “I took a good selfie,” and pulls up a pic on his phone

As soon as Jimin sees it, he changes instantly. Like, zero hesitation. He says, “I won’t go.” Just like that. Jungkook, looking smug, doesn’t even show the pic to the fans after all that hype. The live ends but the chaos doesn't.

Because later that night, Jungkook posts that exact pic on BTS' official X acc. The one with the dazed, sultry look and the hickey front and center

At that point, do we need to guess who gave him that hickey? The way Jungkook used that pic to make Jimin stay and the way Jimin instantly backed down? That pic said everything.

The second time Jungkook was spotted with a hickey, he didn't want to play the code game anymore. So, he flat-out said who gave it to him. If he didn’t want us to know, he easily could’ve covered it up, brushed it off as a mosquito bite, or joked it away. But no, that’s not what he wanted.

He wanted us to know it was from Jimin.

Because seriously, what was he thinking, showing up to rehearsals together with Jimin, proudly displaying that hickey like a badge of honor, and then casually explaining the whole backstory? A very gay backstory at that. And let’s not forget: he wouldn’t even let anyone else touch it. Only Jimin.

There's no other explanations to it. Jungkook wasn’t just marked — he was thriving in it. It’s like he wanted to say, “Yeah. He did this. And I’m not just okay with it — I love it.”

Jungkook operates on a whole different level when it comes to Jimin. Quietly (not really) bold. Undeniably soft. And just a little reckless in love.

Jungkook wearing Jimin's mark isn't limited to the above moments. It's a whole lifestyle.

1) Bringing back how Jungkook plucked those J and M balloons out of PAJAMA PARTY and stuck it to his chest. Went to Jimin, stood in front of him and said J M, Jimin

2) A few months after the above moment he gets tattoos. First, he gets the ARMY tattoo and then later he gets the J. Let's talk about that beautifully unhinged decision to place that J right on top of the M. Intentionally stacked so that when anyone reads it, it says ARMY, JM. I lost count on the innumerable times he's flexed it.

3) And those JM tattoos? Notice how they're, darker, bolder, standing out among the others. That's emphasis. That's priority. That's love permanently engraved and unapologetically visible.

4) Remember Jimin's name written across Jungkook's abs with sunscreen. He looked like a walking love letter. But what really seals the deal is his face. Glowing, lit up. The boy is radiant and we know exactly why.

He carries Jimin. Flaunts him. Wears him like art. And makes damn sure the world doesn't miss it.

5) Jimin giving his ring to Jungkook and Jungkook wearing it

6) Jungkook wearing Jimin's earring

Just little pieces of his bf. Shared, worn and loved.

7) Remember White Day 2022? We all saw that pic of Jimin and Jungkook dining at a restaurant together with Jimin's friends, right? Well, in that pic Jungkook is seen wearing a cap. And we have seen Jimin wear a cap like that. The cap which had "Jimin" written at the back. So, it's either Jimin's cap which Jungkook was wearing that night or both of them have customized caps like that. But looking at the above patterns, I'm leaning towards the first assumption.

8) Jungkook wearing the shirt which was a bday gift for Jimin from one of his fansites

9) Jungkook has a moon cycle featured in his

My You video

On the cover of his Me, Myself & Jungkook photo card and also on the Time Difference photo coaster

And we all know it’s Park Jimin who has a moon phase tattoo on his back.

Honorary mention: Jimin's name written on Jungkook's ear piece.

10) How are we not supposed to talk about this moment? Jimin lands in NY, and not long after, they're at a restaurant for dinner together with staff and crew. And then this comes crashing in

Jungkook, looking absolutely radiant, smiling like he’s just had the best time of his life... and spotting scratches on his torso.

He’s glowing. Thriving. Giving off serious "I had an amazing time with my bf".

And let’s not pretend we don’t remember the details. Jimin, freshly waxed and flying out of SK to spend a few days of quality time with his bf. By the time he reached NY it was Silver Day in SK.

And we all remember how Jungkook couldn't stop touching those legs in AYS, don't we?!

Those scratches were the aftermath of their well spent couple's time.

And here's a pic of Jimin's nails

This is how he maintains them. Long enough to leave those scratches Jungkook's torso was decorated with.

Why would Jungkook want the world to know that its Jimin who left those marks on him?

Jungkook’s love language more often than not isn't verbal. Instead it's gestures, actions and attention. It's how he lingers near, how he chooses to stand next to that person and how he let's his actions speak for him.

To reveal something that personal, like a hickey, a shared moment, or even just naming Jimin in that context takes trust.

Trust that their connection is solid enough to handle the weight of public gaze.

Trust that what they share behind closed doors is strong enough that no rumor, no camera, no stray comment can shake it.

When Jungkook openly links something so intimate to Jimin, it’s not just affection — it’s a quiet declaration. He’s saying "This is someone I feel safe with. This bond — it’s real. You might not see all of it, but I live in it every day.”

That kind of trust isn’t casual. It’s built slowly, in private moments, through quiet understanding, shared vulnerability, and emotional safety.

So when Jungkook lets us see even a hint of that intimacy, it means the foundation is deep. Solid. Unshakable.

Because what they have? It’s not a performance. It’s theirs.

Now let’s talk about Jimin. It's not just Jimin who leaves his marks on Jungkook but it goes the other way too. There are actually two moments where I noticed marks on him.

One being this

I'm aware that Jimin went through his appendix surgery. The surgery was on 31 Jan and this concert was on April. This dark patch in the pic spans a wider area than a surgery scar. It looks more diffuse and not linear or surgical in shape. It also sits a bit higher on the waist than where a appendix incision scar is to be expected. This is my own conclusion. You can draw your own opinion.

And then the other time being this

It's always on the moles. So, just like Jimin, Jungkook also likes to leave his marks on the moles. Interesting.

This is from the ARMY membership live.

This is one of my most favorite moments from this live

Here, Jimin was asking Jungkook what he wanted for his upcoming bday and this was how Jungkook responded. This moment gives me flashbacks about the "Do you have a desire, Jungkook?" And how he points to Jimin and then proceeds to explain that he believes we know what he's implying.

Alright, I'll wrap it up here.

Thank you for sending this ask. I loved answering it!

Take care 👋🏻

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Finally a translation by chimpumdal 👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing, now we can finally rewatch the live 😭😭 won't be able to do it before the end of the day, can't wait!!

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This literally made me cry. Once again, Park Jimin shows his excellence in all things. He’s kind, compassionate, humble and always supportive. I am so very proud of him and feel lucky to be his fan.

Soldiers are thankful for Jimin’s touching words

Jimin’s discharge speech is going viral - this YouTube short has over 1.5 million views!

Thank you to @prodparkjimin on Twitter for pulling some of the heartfelt messages!

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Omg he has major heart eyes doesn’t he!? L❤️VE

BRO WAKE UP (again) CUZ FIRST JIMIN REACTION TO JUNGKOOK’S STAGE JUST DROPPED

😩😓😭to be loved up like that by PARK JIMIN

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👀 WOW ❤️

PEOPLE WAKE UP cause Jimin just posted the pictures on his instagram account and REPOSTED THEM ON A STORY but with “Still with You” as background music…………………….

And he referred to JK as KOOKOO…..

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꾸꾸…

꾸꾸…

Yeah. That’s the post. That’s it. Chapter 3. Awesome.

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I love how he said “WE”. Not “Im back” or even no comment at all. WE. We know for JK, it’s always been “us, we, Jimin and I”…but I feel like this was important. They knew we wanted this in HD and it would have been easy for one of the various @BTS accounts to post it. But no, JK did it. I believe he wanted to share it so there would be no shouts of “fan service” or “company content” or “clout chasing” from the crazies.

This X account had it right.

Sad, but true.

Thanks to JK for sharing and also, for taking control of the situation! He killed two birds with one stone. Protection and making a statement. WE.

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They constantly tell on themselves, I swear.

🐥 Remember how we used to sleep in a straight line on the bunks at the training centre?

🐰 Mhm.

🐥 I was trainee number 60, and Jungkook was number 59. I was at the end of the row, and Jungkook was right next to me. So I’m sleeping with my arm raised like this—

🐰 😂😂

🐥 And in my dream, there was this constant construction noise—like dadadadada—and my arm felt so numb it woke me up. And there he was, face resting on my arm, going “kheuhuhuhuhng~” like he was drilling into my ear 😂

🐥 I don’t get it—he had a pillow right there, but kept sleeping on my arm. I’d push his face off and go back to sleep, but then a bit later, it’s back right there again—

🐰 (nodding) I honestly don’t know why I did that.

🐥 I have a very painful memory of that.

🐰 😂 You really went through it.

🐥 I think that one was a bit rough. He had a pillow, but still kept using my arm—

🐰 Maybe I just wanted to lean on you…

🐥 … You leaned on me a lot, didn’t you? 😂

🐰 Hoohoohuh (nodding)

···

🐥 Anyway, thanks. (suddenly sounding like a letter)

🐰 … Oh, you’re driving me mad 😅

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Awww, they are just so darn adorable!

Girl wtf 🧐

Was JK reading my Tumblr post or..? 🧐🧐🧐

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You think they are telling us something?

While this morning we had:

So yeah, I'm going to go with a yes to that question.

A coincidence?

My bet is actually a no for that one.

Notice how the room felt less fixed up, less ready, less filled with all the flowers and blessings and decorations than NJ and V's was? And I'd say that wasn't because the two got any less gifts and flowers. More so, the staff had less time to put it all together given that the two arrived at Hybe and pretty much rushed through it for the live to start when it did. Because my friends, there is no way under the sun that this was a coincidence.

**I know that for some it's showing 11:06 while for others 11:08, darn if I know why. All I know is that the whole set up was rushed and I will die on this hill that they were set on going live at 11:08!!

We also got the JK and JM!!

You know, like this JM:

And we got a joint cake.

Did I miss something yesterday? Because from what I remember Tae and Joon did not get the one joint cake.

Nope. Confirmed.

They didn't.

Ok, so there is so much to go through from this live, but I think I am going to wait for the full proper translations to go through it all, maybe?

And yet...

There is no way I'm not going to be mentioning this, because hey, how can I not?????

We got a Jikook cuddle in their sleep story without it being a Jikook cuddle in their sleep story...

I guess JK just wanted to lean on JM, well actually have his head on JM's arm lean on him...

Aww... Jikook all cuddly wuddly even when they were sleeping in the dorms during their training.

Let that sink in for you.

We NEED them to post these pics!!!

Jikook are back.

And they were really finding it hard to wrap their heads around it. Once again they told us they have so many stories to tell us, some they can't, and yet they did repeat again and again that there is so much to tell they would need multiple lives.

We need to hold them to that!!!

And there was this...

JM's flinching at first - him being so so guarded and nervous, but JK doesn't stop and JM relaxes into it.

It's going to take time for them to feel free in front of the cameras. But what I loved about it all was once again how the one is nervous and the other will try to dissipate those nerves. Calm the other down.

Anyway, all I can say is JOY.

And we got a selfie too.

And now they are on the way home.

In the one car.

They need a good sleep and a little cuddly wuddly.