#4a propaganda

[anonymous-character-tournament]

Character 4a

Characteristics:

Robot

Smoker

Wears a trenchcoat and a fedora

Glowing golden eyes

Missing the covering of half their neck

Propaganda: Stripper detective (If you saw the sign for [their] detective services you would know why I say this)

[boatmediatourney]

🌊Sad Soggy Boat Men Tournament🌊

Round 4A (semifinals), match 1

Propaganda and image sources under the cut (warning for possible spoilers):

propaganda for Odysseus:

image from Wikipedia

propaganda for Aeneas:

image from here

[sleepyhead-poll]

ROUND 4A, MATCH 2 OUT OF 2!

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Jeff:

Every concert and every episode of the show he takes a nap and all the Wiggles and all the kids watching have to wake him up They made a whole album about him being sleepy

From Jeff's official description on the Wigglepedia Wiggle Wiki, "Jeff cannot help falling asleep, and when he dreams he dreams of being asleep." Jeff has such a tendency to fall asleep at inopportune moments that the Wiggles have an entire song called, "Wake Up, Jeff!" (which is also the title of a Wiggles album and a video special). His Wiggle color is purple, which is the best color, and he also plays the accordion!

Iconic Australian children's show character. Every kid in Aus remembers Jeff falling asleep and all the other Wiggles calling "Wake up Jeff!"

As a certified peanutshead. Jeff deserves this. His whole thing is that he's a sleepyhead.

Snoopy the Dog:

He sleeps a lot on his dog house I feel like it's definitely a definitive character trait

[hubristicassholefight]

Hubristic Assholes Tourney Round 1 Part 4a

Light Yagami (Death Note) vs Icarus (Greek Mythology)

Propaganda Below Cut (Beware Spoilers)

Light

Thinks he can rule the world single-handedly through fear and a magic notebook. It Does Not End Well.

He kills people for years thinking he's serving justice but really he just ends up serving himself and his ego. Gets so sure of himself that he thinks he's untouchable and that no one could possibly outsmart him (spoiler alert: someone does). Literally thinks he's a god. Spoiler: Gets killed by an actual god because said god just couldn’t be bothered to wait around for him to die anymore.

He decides he should be the God of the New World and that justifies killing whoever he likes for the 'greater good'. This eventually leads to his downfall; Light my baby my skrunkly my most awfulest man ever. If you've been on the internet for more than five minutes you probably already know why he's here but like. He is mister hubris. He is nothing but hubris. He kills people and its okay! Because he's god :) Haven't you heard :) God doesn't have to follow laws. Or rules. Or be a decent human being. And if you say he's wrong then well. You're evil! The way he thinks is so fucked up i want to put him in a jar.

mr thinks he knows everything & is better than everyone gets a magic notebook that lets him kill people from any distance as long as he knows their face and name. decides that means he's god now and kills criminals and people he decides are criminals (including people who were given verdicts of "not guilty"). when someone goes on tv and says he's evil his first instinct is to kill that person instead of, like, taking five seconds to go "is this bait?" (it was bait). he ends the series pathetic and bleeding out because it turns out god isn't immune to bullets.

Icarus

The OG

Most of you know the drill. He and his dad Daedalus get locked up for suspected conspiring against the king of Crete, but Daedalus, clever bastard that he is, builds wings for them to fly away on. Daedalus warns Icarus not to fly too high or the sun will melt his wings, and not too low or his wings will get wet from the sea mist. But Icarus gets basically caught up in an adrenaline high, and enraptured by the beauty and light of the Sun, tries to fly even higher. His wings melt and he, unfortunately, falls to his death. C'mon he's literally The Guy

[fairytale-poll]

ROUND 4A, MATCH 1 OUT OF 2!

*Includes the original 1950 animated film, the 2002 sequel Cinderella II: Dreams Come True, and the 2007 sequel Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Disney's Cinderella:

she is very iconic, she is super kind and has a beautiful dress

Submitting specifically because Cinderella III: A Twist in Time has lived rent-free in my head ever since I was a small child.

This Cinderella is most young (western) peoples introduction to this very story. Cinderella is so hopeful and by getting one small magical adventure, her whole life changes for the better. She is skilled and inspires such loyalty with her kindness that it’s hard to dislike her for any reason she gives. I’ve always been jealous of her ball hairdo too.

Walt Disney put all he had into this movie. And his favorite animation was the dress transformation scene. There’s a reason she is often front and center on the Princess group promotions.

she is the original. to me. probably the first exposure to cinderella for a solid chunk of people alive & on tumblr today. she is just a perfect encapsulation of everything that cinderella is, even if she's become warped in the public consciousness. also i'm pretty sure she's the reason why the glass slippers are so predominant in more recent retellings bc she is simply so iconic. 100/10 no notes 💜

She's maybe not the OG OG but she was one of the first animated Disney princesses and strangely enough it doesn't stop her from having an amazing personality. She's literally a slave but keeps being a nice person, forgiving and always doing her best. And the sequels absolutely didn't ruin her character. She's a sweet girl who tries to fit in but who's loyal to the person she is and who tries to change things always in a cute and sweet way to show people it's not that hard. She literally forgave Anastasia and tried to help her after all she did to her (the scene where the step-sisters destroy her dress still is terrifying to me)... she's awesome and deserves more recognition honestly...

(Mod's note: the following submitted specifically for Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, but I condensed the animated movies into one entry.) No she is not the same as the original Cinderella of 1950. This girl’s biggest chance was unfairly snatched away from her. When the Prince was brainwashed she was enough to get him to double take. She was so Right that their connection over powered magic. And she had to be rescued from a ship. And was almost crushed within a pumpkin! And finally had to expose another imposter, who turned out to be just another victim of Lady Trameine. This Cinderella fought harder for her love because she knew what True Love was like and she still was able to forgive those who asked for it.

(Mod's note: the following submitted specifically for Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, but I condensed the animated movies into one entry.) Listen yes it's the same Cinderella from 1950 but she has an arc in this one! It's Disney's greatest film!!

Listen I love them both but the animated Cinderella definitly shine in every single movie she has. And she has 3.

Vote for Cinderella because she deserves it and is still underrated in the Disney Princesses Franchise when she survived so much (ab*se... Lady Tremaine still terrifies me and she doesn't even have magical powers except when she steals the magic wand in Cinderella 3) Also one vote for Cinderella is one jump outside the window Henri is ready to do. Yes it's real.

Disney animated the original fairytale but definitely made it more magical and less creepy (like the birds making the step sisters blind? It gave me nightmares for ages). If I think: which one will I want to rediscover multiple times? Disney's Cinderella. Plus Cinderella 3 is a masterpiece.

Mofurun as "Mofurella"

listen. they do an episode where they're all sucked into Cinderella and they make the trans teddy bear Cinderella. Incredible story writing, 10/10, no notes.

Mofurdella is even plot relevant, that episode is how they get the Rainbow Carriage for their group attack anyway MOFURDELLA FIRST CINDERELLA PRECURE EPISODE TO GET ONE MOFURILLION VOTES

[fear-aesthetic-tourney]

4A: FINALE

Vast synopsis

Wide blue skies, rolling clouds, the smell of rain. The sun rises, emerging from one expanse and into another, lighting the sea ablaze. And every small part does it's job. Each molecule of water, in the sea giving a home, in the sky refracting light, in the clouds, falling as rain. Hydrogen burning in the sun, and shining into your eye. This would all be meaningless, if you were not here to see it.

Propaganda

Vast Propaganda: it’s got pretty blue colors:)

End synopsis

The headstone half buried, along with him. The crows cawing loudly, a dirge, a song of mourning. The ground cries, 'i am the last to hold him!' His brother laments, 'it should have been me.' the white of bone, the black of soil, the grey of the headstone, the world seems to have lost its colour, along with him.

Propaganda

Death is such a fickle thing, changing loyalties, kind or cruel. That is why we choose to sing, in memorial, a kind of rule. When it all ends, no more turns or bends, on life's unchanging path, we forget what we did, all the things that we said, and wash them off of our hands

[web-novel-polls]

Web Novel Sapient Animal Bracket

["Anti-Propaganda" is NOT allowed. Please be courteous and only give reasons to vote FOR a character.]

Da Qing from Guardian

Fat black cat rights

Zhuzhi-lang (Non-human form) from SVSSS

Type of Animal: Demon snake or heavenly demon/snake

Submission: When Shen Qingqiu (Yuan) meets Zhuzhi-lang, Zhuzhi-lang just wants to help his uncle but his body makes it difficult but he won't give up. He is a very good snaky. 

[mattapparentlystumbltourneys]

Giraffe Girumble - Loser's Bracket 4A

Propaganda below (Spoilers below? It's not as likely as you think.)

Tiptop propaganda:

I live him so so so much

Dangiraffe Propaganda:

In the episode "The Beak" Candace takes on the identity of a supervillain she calls "The Dangiraffe" in order to bust her brothers who have decided to become superheros in a bird-themed superhero suit. She doesn't actually have any powers but dresses up like a giraffe, I guess because of her famously long neck.

Miyoshi Kazunari propaganda:

I don’t know how to explain this in a cohesive way that doesn’t sound like I’m insane but this silly little actor visual novel has a canon furry event. All of the characters have canon fursonas. Okay, let me explain. Every year, the April fool’s event involves an AU, just for fun. Other years have included a host club, magic school, time travel, a fighting game, etc. This one was an AU where all the characters were animals, and it was by far the most extensive, given that it had its own full-blown event as opposed to a single card and side story like in the past. I couldn’t tell you if Kazunari counts given the submission rules and A3!’s circumstances, but it would be cool if he got in as A3! is generally a smaller franchise.

[yu-gi-poll]

REMAKE - ROUND 4A! MATCH 2 OUT OF 2

Monster Stats & Propaganda Under the Cut:

Diabound Kernel is used by Yami Bakura. Its stats are the following:

Attribute: DARK

Level: 5

Type: FIEND / EFFECT

Effect Type: IGNITION / IGNITION-LIKE / CONTINUOUS-LIKE

Effect (according to the anime): "Once per turn, you can equip this card to a monster OR unequip it to Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position. The equipped monster loses ATK equal to this card's ATK."

ATK: / DEF: 1800 / 1200

Propaganda:

The more it fights, the stronger it gets! While the anime effect is definitely crazier, it's cool to see the card game try and emulate this with the 600 attack gain upon attack declaration.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon is used by Sugoroku Mutou ("Solomon Mutou" in the dub) and Seto Kaiba. Its stats are the following:

Attribute: LIGHT

Level: 8

Type: DRAGON

Description (according to the anime): "This legendary dragon is a powerful engine of destruction. Virtually invincible, very few have faced this awesome creature and lived to tell the tale."

ATK: / DEF: 3000 / 2500

Propaganda:

It's big, it's strong, it's a freaking dragon for Ra's sake. With a sleek, elegant design and easily recognizable silhouette, this dragon is sure to blast you of your feet. Easily one of the most iconic monsters in the whole series, I mean say Yu-gi-oh to someone who only barely knows the series and what monster are they gonna think of? None other than the Blue Eyes White Dragon of course. And don't even get me started on the fusion possibilities. I mean, Blue Eyes *Ultimate* Dragon? Say no more. And the Blue Eyes is resilient, too. After all, I'm sure we've all heard the classic saying, "If at first you don't succeed, blast them with your Blue Eyes again". This is because the Blue Eyes is persistent. Even in the face of resistance, in the face of seeming defeat, it will bare its fangs and strike again. So vote Blue Eyes White Dragon, the superior duel monster.

[some-stars]

twn thoughts, in no order:

1. god i love aretuza and all the wretched sluts there <333333

2. thanedd ep was VERY good

3. this season was so unbelievably gay?? so many lesbians in particular, really appreciated that. also obviously appreciated jaskier/radovid even if radovid is discount lestat. he had charm! and the part of me that is forever 13 will always cheer when the boy i like on a show kisses another boy, i cannot deny this. (also “then take me here” was smooth as all hell, damn.)

3a. but like. everything was gay. all the sorceresses were so gay and emhyr and cahir were gay in a really nasty way (that i love) and valdo and jaskier were gay rivals and you KNOW yennefer and sabrina have banged before and also tissaia and philippa are exes. i don’t know where the hard left turn into homosexual propaganda came from but im LOVING it

4. love love love that ciri is becoming a fully developed Person with flaws and characteristics and not just Fantasy Girl Protagonist, i am absolutely dying to see her with the Rats

4a. OH AND ALSO MISTLE. MISTLE WAS GAY AND GORGEOUS AND ASTOUNDING. BRING ME MORE OF HER POSTHASTE

5. the yen & ciri fight was SO real it was hard to watch, like that is mother-daughter pain coming from someone who clearly knows it. that is just so--right down to the “dad” being idealized bc he doesn’t have to compromise his principles, bc men can get away with that. the gender of it all almost makes me sad that they seem to be dropping the creepy “ciri’s magical womb” element of the plot bc honestly i think they could handle it well, they SEE women so clearly. like aside from jaskier, who is just down to a very fun performance, the weakest points of this show are and have always been the white men, this show is about women!!!!

6. i got mixed up for a second and thought “can’t wait for part 2, i want liamralt” and that should tell you how i feel about twn geralt lmao. hcav was less actively offensive to watch than in s2, at least, although a lot of that is bc he didn’t have the potoo contacts and ab armor, not bc he actually did any better. but whatever this show is about Women so he doesn’t matter.

[garland-on-thy-brow]

[Pictured: The cover to Handel's Catone in Utica with Sonia Prina. In the center, a reproduction of a coin depicting two hands clasped round caduceus.]

Putting the handshake-around-caduceus coin on the cover of tragedia per musica about civil war sure is a choice.

According to what Crawford tells me, the "two hands clasped round caduceus" image first appears in 48 bce (two years before the events of Catone in Utica), paired with Pietas on the coins struck by the caesarian Decimus Brutus (yes, that one).

"The association ... of Pietas with the symbols of felicitas and concordia ... presumably reflects the Caesarian propaganda of moderation and reconciliation during the Civil War" - Crawford 450/2.

It resurfaces, paired with Concordia, on the coinage of Antony and Octavian after their reconciliation in 42 bce (Crawford 494/41) and then after their another reconciliation in 39 bce (Crawford 529/4a, b).

Every time the reconciliation symbolised by this handshake becomes, if anything, more fake and fragile!

Later the image found its way onto the coinage of multiple emperors who I cannot tell apart, but maybe interesting things are happening there too.

[best-bff-brawl]

Best BFF Brawl: Round 1| Match 4A

Propaganda Beneath the Cut

Buhdeuce and SwaySway

Buhdeuce is blorbo from my obscure weird nicktoon that no one talks about anymoreand he and SwaySway are THE Breadwinners. They're a duo your honor!!! A pair, even! They call each other best friends regularly, almost every episode.

The show is about SwaySway and Buhdeuce like they're the two main dudes their whole thing is that they're a pair. I don't expect them to make it past the first round but fuck it we ball

Riz and Fabian

ground] "hey fabian do you want me to tear this guy's eye out it could be a replacement"

- during the Fabian's Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day arc Riz guards him when he's sleeping and it takes a sentient plague and the powers of an entity called The Nightmare King to separate them after that

- Fabian notoriously doesn't like people riding his motorcycle with him but trusts Riz enough to ride with him regularly

- The two proclaim themselves to be a duo in addition to being part of their adventuring party

- They've done cocaine together

There's more than just this but there's an arc of Fantasy High Sophomore Year where A) Fabian is going through the absolute ringer, B) his entire adventuring party is giving him shit about it, and C) Riz is the only one not being a dick about it

[community-pairings]

sorry ive not been super active, but round 4a is going up tomorrow! it will feature Jeff + Britta VS Dean Pelton + Dean Spreck. This will determine one-half of the final two ships!!!!! PLES SEND IN PROPAGANDA for this match or for the next! (check history of matches here)

[sleepyhead-poll]

ROUND 4A, MATCH 1 OUT OF 2!

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga:

spacy weirdo who can't stay awake during homeroom. her brain is so crazy. pure moon logic. she's the best.

She wakes up and is so sleepy she can't identify kitchen utensils

Snoozer:

A sock is his nap place of choice

[hubristicassholefight]

Hubristic Assholes Tourney round 1 part 4a

Essek Thelyss (Critical Role) vs Flowey (Undertale)

Propaganda below cut (Beware spoilers)

Essek

He's a wizard, first of all. Floats everywhere just to show off that he's got a trick no one else has figured out. Stole 2 of the 5 Luxon beacons (pieces of his people's god which contain some of the souls of his people's dead) and gave them to the wizards of the Cerberus Assembly (an advisory body to the neighboring monarchy that thinks all of Essek's people are monsters) because they promised they'd do science on the beacons and share their results with Essek. Did not work out like he expected. Essek's people went to war to get the beacons back. No results received, Luxon beacons were returned courtesy of some cute mercenaries, and Essek was forced to disappear lest he be executed for treason. He did canonically get a mercenary wizard boyfriend out of the whole deal, so there's that; A lying liar who lies but also is really hot. Likes soup and hugs.

Flowey

kills every character in the game and then resets so he can kill them all again an untold number of times. does other miscellaneous unnamed horrible things. he only stops when you take over the save file by starting the game, but he still thinks he's better than you and will beat you (he will not.) if you start killing everyone hes so smug and satisfied and wants to help you. and then you kill him <3, i guess the player is also hubristic. but im not sure i can submit "everyone who has beat sans"

[fairytale-poll]

ROUND 4A, MATCH 2 OUT OF 2!

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Queen Cinderella Charming:

She's kind, she's funny, she learns to use a sword, and she's related to Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Red Riding Hood. She helps the protagonists any chance she gets and even hosts their mother and step-father's wedding. She never gives up and  never lets her fear stop her. Absolute queen (literally)

While she isn't hugely relevant in the story itself, she is always down to help out the protagonists where she can. When they need one of her slippers, she sneaks it into their bag without them noticing. She calls them family. She loves her daughter too, and is a badass mom.

When the main characters need her glass slipper for a spell, she snuggled it into their bag, and she has a daughter named Hope

I think she’s a minor character in the first book, but she’d really nice and stuff!

Because I LOVE HER!! also she has a daughter called Hope who got kidnapped by rumplestiltskin at one point but that is besides the point. She is a strong independent woman and we love those she was NOT about to sit around doing nothing and i love her for that

Vote Land of Stories Cinderella because she's the best!!!

hi uhm you are all legally obligated to vote for the land of stories cinderalla btw . please

Everyone vote for Queen Cinderella Charming!!! She deserves this!!!!!

CINDERELLA FROK TLOS. DO IT FOR ME

indy Baxter:

She's an Everafter and won't age unless she wants to. She married a human man, and when he got old she aged for him even though she couldn't go back to youth <3 love wins

If you love twisted fairy tales you should read The Sisters Grimm!