Hello fellow Hiddlestoners!
It’s that time of year again where we all come together to celebrate Tom Hiddleston’s birthday. This year we are going to be hosting Hiddlesweek again and we would love it if you could join us as it’s Tom’s 40th!
We’re keeping the same themes that we introduced last year, and hopefully it will continue to make the event more accessible for everyone who wants to join in but doesn’t normally create content on Tumblr.
So, without further ado, here are the prompts we’ve selected for #Hiddlesbirthdayweek2021.
Day One: Wednesday (3rd February)
Favourite Quote/Interview (tagged as “TH40: Quote”)
* There are lots of interviews that leave lasting impressions. Did one include a particular quote that inspired you personally, or that made you laugh out loud. Or did you find the entire interview engaging or inspiring? Maybe it was a funny interview, or one where Tom was extra sassy with his responses. Perhaps he answered a question that you’d been wondering about for a while? It could be Tom’s views on a particular food, or his insight on a character. This day is open for long interviews like Popcorn Taxi, published interviews, or even little ones like one of the many junket videos. You might even have a favourite quote from one of Tom’s characters. This is your opportunity to share it with everyone.
Day Two: Thursday (4th February)
Favourite Role (tagged as “TH40: role”)
* Pretty self-explanatory! What’s your favourite role? Any of Tom’s roles apply to this prompt. Theatre, film, television, or even radio if you would like to make an audio post. Is it Jonathan Pine, Loki, or Robert from Betrayal. Tell us which role holds your heart.
Day Three: Friday (5th February)
What Do You Admire Most About Tom? (tagged as “TH40: trait”)
* Is it his work ethic? Do you find his advocacy of UNICEF and other charities inspiring? Maybe you admire his friendly and compassionate nature. Whatever it is, this is where you get to talk about it.
Day Four: Saturday (6th February)
Favourite Costume (tagged as “TH40: costume”)
* We all know how much Tom loves his day-to-day uniform, so this year let’s talk about the costumes he’s worn instead. Maybe you go weak at the knees for one of Loki’s leather ensembles, or Jonathan Pine’s suits (or even his casual t-shirt and jogging pants!) Perhaps you prefer Tom dressed for action in one of his period roles: the blue velvet sported by Hal; the top hat and tailcoat of Thomas Sharpe; the traditional Shakespearean breeches and boots of Cassio; or even the 1970′s wide lapels of Robert Laing. Whatever look you love the most, tell us about it here.
Day Five: Sunday (7th February)
Favourite Platonic Friendship or On-Screen Partnership (tagged as “TH40: friendship”)
* Do you enjoy the professional banter and insightful interviews between Josh Horowitz or Jenelle Riley. Or does Tom’s off-screen friendship with a cast member or colleague always make you smile? It could be Tom and Charlie Cox bonding over their failed auditions when they were younger, or his longstanding friendships with Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch. Maybe you love it whenever one of Tom’s character’s shares the screen with another character. This is your chance to share .
Day Six: Monday (8th February)
How did YOU become a Hiddlestoner? (tagged as “TH40: Hiddlestoner”)
* Perhaps one of Tom’s role’s particularly moved you, and you Googled his name. Maybe it was through one of his interviews. Or did you just get sucked down the Hiddles Rabbit Hole while browsing Tumblr?! However you discovered Tom, tell us about your personal experience of becoming a Hiddlestoner. This isn’t about proving how much of a fan you are or who has been a fan the longest. This is about YOU. You might have been a fan for 10 years, 10 months, or 10 days. There’s no judgement. Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.
Day Seven: Tuesday (9th February)
Happy 40th Birthday! (tagged as “TH40: bday”)
* Today is Tom’s 40th birthday!! That means it’s time to celebrate! Make whatever you want to wish him an excellent year! On this day we will also be reblogging miscellaneous posts that are not tagged as “hiddlesbirthdayweek2021” but are in celebration of his birthday.
So, now that you’ve read the prompts, it’s time to create your own posts and join in! These can be in the form of text posts, audio, gifs, edits, fanart or even poetry.
Remember you can always be part of the fun simply by liking posts, reblogging, and spreading the word about the event. You don’t have to post something each day either. The perfect gift is, of course, a little donation to UNICEF via Hiddlestoners Have Hearts.
Finally, we do have a few guidelines:
Please tag your posts with the tag corresponding to each day’s prompt plus #HiddlesBirthdayWeek2021 (It will help us find it!)
Please, no explicit/NSFW or disrespectful or disparaging content. No paparazzi images. And please be careful when sourcing copyrighted images, given the Tumblr policy towards these. We want to celebrate our love of Tom and his work. We don’t want anyone to get their blogs deleted! <3
PLEASE DO NOT REPOST OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK. If you didn’t make the art, gif, or edit yourself, don’t right-click and post it as your own. This also includes EDITING existing gifs. If you didn’t make the gif yourself, don’t use it please (Using the insert gif option is fine as that will link back to the original creators post).
We hope you enjoy this years celebrations!
To learn more about the original Hiddlesweek and why we wanted to continue celebrating it, take a look here.
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Hiddles 40th Birthday Week 2021
Day Three (belated): Friday 5th February
What Do You Admire Most About Tom?
Considering the man's damn near perfect, pinning this down to the quality I admire most will be a challenge.
*Loki whispers*: list several and then choose at the end... 😏
I respect and admire his intellect, both academic and emotional. I love how an interview with him is never boring or recycled. His ability to craft funny stories, answer a question with a thought-provoking idea or articulate his passion for his work is very inspiring. Listening to him talk you feel he's being honest about his answer and that he's genuinely thought it through. Yet despite his intelligence you never feel talked down to, because that's not, in my opinion, who I think Tom is. To me he comes across as sweet, humble and kind, with a positive attitude that I aspire to achieve in myself.
I love his playful and cheeky nature and that he doesn't take himself too seriously. No wonder he's perfect as the God of Mischief.
But what I find most admirable about him is his compassion. I think it's an incredible quality to have and one that I think he has what seems like an endless supply of. I honestly have very little doubt this is one of the many reasons he is such a compelling actor. The video where he talks about what compassion means to him as a person and as an actor shows you the level of dedication he puts into crafting a character, him being willing to "suffer with them" - whether they are the hero or villian, he's willing to understand their stance. It's what makes his performances so sincere and honest.
Wow this was tough. OK, so I cheated slightly - Loki made me 😏, that's the story I'm sticking to anyway. To be honest I could probably sing this wonderful man's praises some more, but this is already stupidly long, by the time I finish it'll be his 41st birthday.
Wishing this delightful man a safe, healthy and happy 40th birthday...
... I'm much obliged you feel that way, Tom 😏
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Monday (8th February 2021): It’s Day Six of Hiddles Birthday Week! Here’s a reminder of today’s prompt and how you can join in.
Prompt: How did YOU become a Hiddlestoner?
* Perhaps one of Tom’s role’s particularly moved you, and you Googled his name. Maybe it was through one of his interviews. Or did you just get sucked down the Hiddles Rabbit Hole while browsing Tumblr?! However you discovered Tom, tell us about your personal experience of becoming a Hiddlestoner. This isn’t about proving how much of a fan you are or who has been a fan the longest. This is about YOU. You might have been a fan for 10 years, 10 months, or 10 days. There’s no judgement. Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.
Please tag posts as #tagged as TH40: Hiddlestoner and #HiddlesBirthdayWeek2021 (It will help us find them!)
For an overview of HiddlesBirthdayWeek and a reminder of our guidelines, please check here, but above all, let’s have fun!
Team HiddlesBirthdayWeek
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