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serendertothesquad · 6 months

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I can finally go off about the Odd Squad Season 3 pitch bible (AKA happy 9th anniversary to this big lil' franchise)

I had originally wanted to do a little analysis video on this thing, and maybe I will someday, but for now here's a text version of that video.

I have not found the overall series bible -- and oh you better believe me when I say I've tried, and oh you better believe me when I say I have found shit -- but if I die before it's unearthed, then it will be, perhaps, the greatest failure in my pseudo-career as Odd Squad fandom leader. We've had cast members reveal pink drafts of scripts, we've found deleted scenes in some episodes...I just wanna see the big old pitch bible for the entire show. (Why didn't Sinking Ship Entertainment give me that when they sent me a fan package in exchange for me not promoting watching the show via VPNs? The fan package was nice but if I got a copy of a nice thick happy show bible I think it'd cure my depression!)

"But Seren, you managed to get PBS's Metadata Bank wiped from public view of everyone on the Internet who isn't a PBS employee, won't the same thing happen aga-" Shhh. Shhhhhhh. The answer is no. Absolutely not. Not on your life. Worst-case scenario is that a Season 4 bible is decided to be kept locked in a vault that's tighter than anything Disney could ever craft.

Can we move on now? Right, cool. Then let's go.

Y'know, it's sad that they continue to uphold that Season 1 and Season 2 were set in Nondescript Town, Nondescript State despite any and all evidence pointing to both being set in Toronto. I don't care if it makes it seem more local to kids. Some kids don't really have a giant-ass replica of their town's name sitting in their town's main square.

"But it's in the backgro-" Shhhhh. We're talking about the demographic that weaponizes brutal honesty better than John Wick weaponizes his own two fists. Shhhhhh. I'm willing to bet some kid has noticed that sign.

Tim McKeon and Adam Peltzman had the balls to put in a merch pitch that would have made Hasbro execs slam their hands on the table and then immediately go in for the deal-closing handshake.

No but seriously, they could have made bank on selling miniature vans. Osmerelda had a mini-van toy of her own in "Monumental Oddness", even! Odd Squad's already just slightly toyetic, one more injection won't hu- wait, the chance has passed now. Well, fuck. Never mind.

But ohhhh no, that's not even the most egregious part. The most egregious part is the fact that they called Creature Room employees...ah..."creature wranglers". Quite obviously, we know that's not all they do...I mean look at Ocean, as one example.

...Okay that's not so egregious.

Also, I, uh...well...they're not so much "roles" so much as they are "departments". You don't really go into a job interview at the local Target saying you'd like to apply for the role of part-time cashier like it's a school play and you really wanna strut your stuff. Odd Squad is a workplace. It has always been a workplace. Let's stick to the roots.

And while you guys do that, let's move on to the characters! This is one of the things I most want to see from an Odd Squad show bible, because if PBS can hike up their belts and declare Oprah to be physically seven years old right on the Wild Wild Internet, for all we know Olive could have been named Olivia somewhere in pre-production and they wanted to make her a hell of a lot more fucked-up than she turned out to be.

You know what's also sad? The fact that no one has the balls to admit that Odd Squad has precincts and it's not just smaller offices also named Odd Squad under a Big Office that's probably named, oh no you better not guess it, Odd Squad.

Let's be honest here, Opal is by far and away the most "we erased only the small smudges but she's otherwise polished" character in here. Everyone else has characterization that differs wildly from the final products. Opal...not so much. Pretty much everything said about her here is right on the money.

Except for, uh...that third paragraph. Let me word-vomit about that.

It does not matter how hard the franchise will try and make you believe Opal is not the leader. The fact of the matter is, she is the leader, de facto, and as such, she takes charge in all kinds of situations. However, that doesn't necessarily mean she's not keen on passing the buck to her teammates, as she's done it before (see, blugh, "Odd Squad in the Shadows") and she's more than willing to do it if she has to. This is a trait I honestly would have loved to have seen in her -- an Opal who decides to go-off-queen on her teammates by saying that she's the boss and what she says goes would have been more entertaining to watch than the final product we got. Opal's an enjoyable character, but she could have used a lot more polishing to make her as perfect of a character as her predecessors. Yes, even with the story arc.

Such a good example of this unused trait in action would be with a plotline similar to "O For a Day" -- Opal is forced to fill in for an Odd Squad Director after they get ill or sick in some way, and as a result, she slowly begins to get drunk on her own power until it becomes full-blown alcoholism and it gets to be at its utter detrimental peak for the precinct and the agents that work there. Maybe she micromanages like a boss bitch so that it's micro-micromanaging. Maybe she has her sanity go weeeeeaaaaaaaow down the drain. Maybe she becomes what CEOs of corporations aspire to become. Whatever the outcome, it could have served as wonderful character development for her and showed that being a leader is no easy task and choosing one is not a "pick a name outta a hat" method.

Whereas Opal is a sort of weak expy of past characters (Olive/Otto) -- and even that could be a stretch -- Omar is explicitly referred to here as an expy of Olympia and Otto, which...well yeah, actually that's pretty accurate.

You know who he's also an expy of? Pinkie Pi- nah that joke got old fast in 2016, I'm not revivin' it again.

Omar is one agent out of the group whose personality remains largely the same, but also has something just a teeny-tiny bit...off. In this case, the thing that's off here is the fact that he's gullible. So let me word-vomit about this too, and throw some Pepto-Bismol into my Walmart shopping cart while I'm at it.

I'm going to be real with you guys, even though some of you might already be aware of this: Otto is not a gullible motherfucker. He's really not. If some random stranger on the street waddled on up to me and asked me what the first word I'd use to describe Otto would be, "gullible" would not be the first word that springs to mind. Has he had gullible moments? Oh abso-fuckin'-lutely without a doubt. He's a dum-dum blorbo sometimes and if I gotta be frank with Frank then I like him like that. But is he easily gullible? Yeah no.

Maybe Otto being gullible all the time was something that was planned for when he was nothing but an idea on paper. I've seen enough criticisms about his character development to where I could probably hang that guess out on a limb and pray to the oracle in "Nature of the Sandbeast" that I'm lucky.

But I digress. Omar's gullibility being exploited to hell and back by his teammates would have been amazing to see, but alas, it never really came to pass in Season 3. Would have made for great conflict with The Shadow when she didn't have an obsessive schtick for Opal and didn't decide to wake up and choose the "by proxy" option for her crimes.

Now where in the McFuck can I begin here? Can I start by going inside and telling the cook I'd like a McCrispy Lack of Facts with a side of large What the Fuck and a large WHOA AN ACTUAL ORIGINAL CHARACTER with no ice? Cool, thanks, card got approved and I'd like my receipt please.

To say Orla is a writers' pet is something that you could have some bobo respond to with "citation needed" and get citation...but not really enough citation. For a character that is no expy of any previous one in the franchise and is something birthed from the God of Originality in the Television Industry...well yeah, you could say that justifies it. But Orla is really a fantastic character through and through and she deserves all the love she can get. I mean it's not every day you get a character willing to make people spill their coffees by punching and kicking the ever-loving shit out of an octopus (for simplicity's sake, let's assume it's an octopus, okay? okay) on a network where physical violence can become weirdly memetic at best (I'm side-eyeing you, Arthur) and controversial at worst (I, uh...I can't name any controversies about that. I am sorry).

I'm not about to delve into the historical parts of that paragraph, largely because history is my worst subject. I can say for sure, however, that I see why they changed what she called cars. If we wanna get technical -- and I mean insufferably so -- then cars would technically be the carriage and the horse. The horse serves as the engine, and then you have the carriage as the main body of the vehicle. "Metal chariots" is a more broad term that is far more accurate, because when I, for one, think of a chariot, I think of the carriage and the horse.

Also, I'm pretty sure sandwiches were around back in her time...lemme see here...

Mmmmmhm. As I thought. And let me check the timeline of the show here...

...Oh! Well wouldja look at that! Not exactly 400 years, but close!

Yeah, something tells me a lot of writers on the crew might have gotten an A in comedy but got an F in history. That or they simply went "bitch, we don't give a fuck!"

Tim and Adam slipped in an absolutely beautiful burn that missed the show as much as that one guy who shows up to meetings several hours after conclusions.

Like I said before, and I will repeat: Orla is not an expy of any one character. She is an original character made from scratch like your mother's baked bread. I find it hard to believe that she's a copy of Otis in any aspect outside of "hey, both of our seasons have us as the feature of story arcs". I can kinda sorta see the "surprising skills" aspect, but not by much outside of the season premiere. (Which, to be fair, had her scaling a wall with the same strings the Zephyr Heights royalty used to pull themselves up, but did not have her saying anywhere that she tamed a jaguar. Nowhere does it say she tamed a jaguar. Wrestled alligators, but the fun stops with big cats that can eat your face off.)

Perhaps I can blame that on poor execution within Season 3 itself. After all, it tried to gamble with character development and it failed. And that's just one flaw out of many.

Shifting subjects, though, the most hilarious thing I find about this paragraph is her ability to come up with ideas that are out-of-the-box. Which, for those that have not watched the horror that was the second half of the season and miraculously lived, is Osmerelda's schtick. She is explicitly labeled as the out-of-the-box member of the group. They did a theft-not-theft of something from the pitch bible and slapped it onto Osmerelda and ohhhhhh maybe that's part of the reason why she's terrible as a character.

Wow. Eureka moment! How about that?!

Before I get started on tearin' apart Oswald like a huge-ass Thanksgiving turkey from the supermarket, I'd like to address what has to be one of my biggest pet peeves of the season.

"Librarian/museum worker" is not a thing. Stop trying to make "librarian/museum worker" a thing, Gretchen. It will never be a thing.

If you want to call Oswald by the correct terminology, then allow the Seren to educate you.

He is an Odd Squad Security agent first and foremost. He's got the uniform, he's got the position, he's got the duties, he's got the competence to make Owen eat dirt and live, it's all right there.

Second and backmost...he's a museum curator. A "Curator" is what you call people who work in museums. I know this because I punched it into Google because I'm a petty bitch who eats reruns of A&E shows for every meal.

For what it's worth, I will also accept "museum archivist" and "archives technician". That too.

Okay, have we got that settled? Cool beans. Let's move on.

Oswald as a character is, for all intents and purposes in existence, what happens when you take Oscar, suck every last inch of science out of him, and then replace it with an obscene level of bookbookbookbookBOOKBOOKBOOKBOOK. He's still got the same "sacrifice your lives to the devil that births oddness, here I shall stay in my safe zone" mentality that Oscar does, and he's the smart guy of the team, but that's about it as far as comparisons go. I never really pinned Oscar as a nerdy ol' bookworm anyway, though it would have been amazing and hilarious to see.

That being said, Oswald applying the power of the writing gods' hands to real life and failing tremendously would have been a great trait for him. You know the lil' man would read a book on overcoming social anxiety and pull off a Shocked Pikachu Face when it doesn't work. And then he'd read on why it didn't work, try again with the opposite, and pull off another Shocked Pikachu Face when that fails.

Ah, now, see? These are other traits I would have loved to see in Oswald.

Him being an insufferable jerk who goes "well eckshuelleh" every 5 minutes -- yes, including with exposition, that market of which Oprah had cornered for 8 years -- would have probably made Season 3 more enjoyable, at least for me.

You know what would be a good thing to add to that batter, though? Him being meta.

In Season 3, especially in the second "kids are more forgetful than a backwards elephant" half, Oswald makes a few callbacks to earlier seasons. Which is nice and all, but imagine if he pried through particular cases and nabbed specific events and relayed them to people like it's his job and livelihood. If they had enough balls to make Xavier and Xena utter jerkasses, they could have grown two more to make Oswald an utter jerk, but one with redeemable qualities. As an example of one: he's a jerk who goes "well eckshuelleh" on people, but he does it because he loves the show. He loves Odd Squad lore and history. He's a fanatic.

I mean...well...he loves it already. He's enough of a fanatic and that shit has been proven. But they don't really lean into it all that much. It might as well be more informed than anything else.

But jerking the subject away from that...what if God gave you a character with all the autism traits, and you decided to come out and say "nah, he's not autistic, he's a quirky lil' man"?

You're telling me you can't make the boy canonically autistic in the same way that, ohhhh, I dunno, AJ Gadgets is canonically autistic? Or that one Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood character whose name I forget? You're on a network that embraces diversity the same way wine moms embrace the triple-L of "Live, Laugh, Love" and you had an opportunity...and Tim and Adam both blew it. Out of the water. Nuclear explosion. Does autism exist in the world of Odd Squad? Is there air?! You don't know!

Okay, that's a dumb question. I was reminded that muscular dystrophy exists, along with whatever disability Xena has.

Instead, what they did with Oswald was make him so friendly and sociable with people you wouldn't believe he's been a hermit in the belly of the Big Apple for [REDACTED] years. Which is a waste, because I'd have liked for him to be canonically autistic. They spend so much time on gender and making sure girls and women triumph over men and boys that they forget about disability, y'know?

Ah well. There's always Season 4. But let's be honest, I'm fully prepared for them to laugh and say "there are no autistic people in Manchester, what a silly notion!"

Here's another pet peeve of mine when it comes to this show, and those who have followed me and my biz for a long time probably know this already.

I don't like the formality error on proud display here.

Let's set the record straight. You don't call your boss at work Manager, not unless they're one of those whoo-hoos who knows they're paying you minimum wage for busting your ass and is reveling in it. No one does. No one calls them that.

So exactly why call Oprah by Ms. O? Or even the Big O?

Yes, it's an easy identifier for popularity purposes. Yes, it's her title that everyone calls her by except for a few close pals.

But that's just it -- it's a title. It's not her actual name. It's not like her mom delivered her cesarean-style and decided to name her Ms. O to compete with Elon Musk and whatever gibberish he's named his kid this time. It's not like Oprah decided to get a legal name change to go with her meal of a free promotion. Oprah is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, her actual name, and to insinuate it's not puts you in a silly delusion with a silly mind that might not be so silly.

But, y'know...I've screamed this at people for nearly 9 years now and no one's listened. I was friends with Joshua Kilimnik and had the crew watch my stuff and still no one's listened.

...Maybe I'm the one who's deluded...

...Um.

...

Yeah okay, maybe I might have a point if they're not even bothering with title capitalization anymore.

Not much to spice up here, but if you're wondering where in the blue hell Onika came from: she's from Season 2 of OddTube. Is not an Odd Squad explorer or an oddness finder, but rather, she built an entire 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, threw some Odd Squad stuff on it, and called it half of a day, all with her own two hands.

Okay, it's hilarious that they're using teamwork and perseverance as an example of "broader themes". Yes, they are broader themes, but you also have:

Bullying

Trauma

Stop being like your family. You are not your family. You are you.

Friendship (is magic!)

Why going to work sucks ass on a daily basis

I could keep going, but I think I've made my point well with just these 5.

Nice justification for the set piece that is Oprah's office, though. That's clever. But...and it's a but bigger than any but Sir Mix-a-Lot has ever sung about in his career...this just highlights one of the problems with kids live-action shows. Had the show been animated in full, there would be no "I'll take seven slices of pizza and you can stuff your faces with the rest" to be found. Instead I must suffer in agony as I get whined at that "Odd Squad is not a cartoon".

One of the Odd Squad God's biggest mysteries is why, exactly, they axed Omar, yoted him into a single episode and a shitty-ass clickbait thumbnail, and decided to replace him with Orla.

...

No, no...actually I might know why. It may or may not have anything to do with the discussion of whether Orla is a "writers' pet" or not. No one @ me, I have theories.

But let me lay down Chris's crispy McNugget of truth for you all: while Orla does have appeal in her not understanding how technology works to save her life, Omar has somewhat equal appeal in him being a lover of traveling and buying souvenirs. Hell, if they wanted to grow balls that would make AC/DC weep, they could have cohosted the series. But alas, it was simply not meant to be.

Given how PBS Kids is planning to go the short-form route as a means of cutting costs while still aiming for quality, I'm kind of sad this never came to fruition. Imagine numerous seasons of OddTube, one for each country. All they would need to do was account for every Canadian in each country because if not then the bad guys have won.

...I mean it could come to fruition. Maybe. It might not. Maybe. Hopefully. It could be with Orli or something I dunno. She could shoot the shit or however British people say the phrase!

When I tell you folks this aged like milk, lemme tell you it aged like fucking milk. Like you could hear it churning at the grocery store while the manager does fuck-all about it.

Anyone who has absorbed enough of this franchise knows that episodes have absolutely been no stranger to rehashing mathematical concepts. And that's fine by me, because the episodes themselves aren't derivative outside of that regard. Each Season 1 and Season 2 episode is hand-crafted so it doesn't feel like a painfully obvious Xerox copy of a previous episode. Key word being "painfully obvious", keyer word being "painfully", because there are episode copies out there (see "The Trouble with Centigurps" and its mid little brother "Worst First Day Ever") that are obvious but don't actively make you say "I'm going to buy some Clorox and pour it into every facial orifice known to scientists who study human life".

Season 3 was absolutely no exception. However, instead of creating new plots and just sticking with that, they created new plots and also rehashed old ones in addition to reusing math (and science) concepts. Like plopping new pasta sauce on old shittily-cooked spaghett'. Is shit, tastes like shit.

One of the most glaring examples is with the infamous clip show episode, "Welcome to Odd Squad". Anyone can clearly see it's a rehash of "Odd Squad Needs You" from Season 2, just with new elements (a B-plot, Orpita instead of Oprah...No-Name who's essentially relatability personified). And, I mean, y'know...it's a clip show, which, in most cases, spells bad news for a series and/or a franchise. That too.

All in all, these comments are hilarious to me. Even if they are a stark reminder that in a show where comedy comes first and education comes second...there's still education.

If your first thought upon reading this wasn't "this seems more of a better fit for Wild Kratts or Cyberchase than Odd Squad" THEN WHAT THE MCFFFFFFFFFUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU GET BACK IN THE HOUSE. YOUR LITERACY IS O F F JIM YA GOTTA READ IT AGAIN.

Okay, but I digress. In a world where the rules of scientific concepts like biology and anatomy go completely out the fucking window and land right onto your uncle's Corvette, this is a very stupid lesson and I'm honestly glad they didn't go through with it. We don't need lessons on the ecosystem in a world that explicitly defies the rules of ecosystems as we know them in real life.

I just did an audible groan at that stupid-ass pun. "Mathience"? Really? Suck a peanut. Like 90% of the "odd" puns are better than that trash. Be the fuck for real.

This is a nice plot, really, but I dunno...something about it just doesn't sit right with me. Let's be realer than real here, one of the climates would have had to be the Arctic. Another one might have been in the Amazon somewhere, or another place that's humid. And the third one...yeah I dunno about that one. But this plot isn't sitting right with me. Like a bruised coccyx.

...Okay, my brain got fried there for a moment. Let's move on.

I guess it's time I air out my ire with this episode -- which is a good episode, but let me just take the time to talk about one of the things that bothers me about it.

The 44-Leaf Clover is supposed to grant whoever finds it magical powers. So where in the holy God of McFUCK are the magical powers of the Mobile Unit?

Let's be realer than realer than real here: the Mobile Unit having magical powers would have really spiced up Season 3. If not the entire Unit, then at the very least Opal and Omar, who initially went on the adventure. But that part of the Clover's lore is just dropped clear straight away like my dinner from last night. We have four normal humans with no powers who pissed off that one guy who called them politically correct. Which honestly sucks and is yet another thing we can throw into the "Odd Squad Missed Opportunities" bucket. Wow is that bucket getting full. Shall we dump it in preparation for Season 4?

...Yeh but oddness struck like a long-ass time ago. You don't get two of the same snowflakes and not find it odd. Confetti Betty's a step up, sure, but oddness is oddness. Let's try and keep continuity, hmm?

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So that's it. The Odd Squad Season 3 pitch bible, properly dissected and torn through and ripped to utter shreds like a dog to a slipper. Sorry not sorry. Had to be done.

Still holding out hope for an entire series pitch bible to unearth somewhere in life. Preferably sometime before my death. Preferably on the 'Net. Preferably stored on my computer somewhere. I can and will tear into that too if it ever pops up.

But for now...we wait for Season 4 news. Since I don't want to do anything big this year for the franchise's 9th anniversary because ADD and depression and ADD, you all can have this instead. You're welcome. This has rotted in my drafts for at least two months. Take it.

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bit-odd-innit · 1 year

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hi, i just saw your tags on the west side story hc & i’m screaming at the idea of sondheim fan Steve, it’s just. so perfect. like eddie survives so they get to go see into the woods in ‘87 & Steve is ENAMOURED. & *spoilers* when they kill off the narrator eddie is like !!! (Gleeful). also the pain of relatability in Steve with the baker having a father who’s uncomfortable with babies & a mother who regrets having children. oh and like they are both laughing at the into the woods theme cause they literally went “into the woods” in the upside down, they get such a kick out of it.

& on a completely different note, just. the idea of steve relating to “Something’s coming” in west side story because of the upside down disappearing then coming back into his life (i hc that his singing voice sounds kinda similar to ‘61 Tony). like the sense of hope and growing menace at the same time. Aaaaaa 💔

anyway long story short, thank you for bringing more sondheim Steve thoughts into my life & your tags are always a blessing to see! ❤️

HELLO hi I love Nothing But The Dead and Dying SO much it's quickly becoming one of my favorite ST fics. YES thank you for this ask I love it and I have MANY Sondheim Fan Steve thoughts. Manic Theater Kid Eddie finding out Steve likes musicals and now it's They're Thing, Eddie is going to MAKE it They're Thing damn it. I love the idea of them seeing Into The Woods together, Eddie grabbing Steve and shaking his shoulder when the narrator dies because he didn't know you could do that!!!! They watch the full PBS productions together. In the universe where Eddie becomes a famous musician he does a rendition of Last Midnight on MTV Unplugged but in the "canon" universe maybe he convinces the CC guys to incorporate into their set around his and Steve's anniversary. I think the first Sondheim musical Steve saw was Gypsy which his mom took him to when he was little. (Years later Steve, who still has a complicated relationship with his mom, will think huh that was kinda a fucked up musical to bring your kid to...) He listens to some full original cast recordings but mainly found songs he liked through compilation albums, and it became a game he (and later Robin and Eddie) would play to track down what musical the song came from. And I think he cries at the end of WSS every time because no matter how many times he sees it part of him always thinks Tony and Maria are going to make it :') Thank you again for this ask and for your beautiful writing <3

#i have a fic where steve tells eddie how much wss means to him #and later he serenades eddie with being alive from company #and gets so into it he doesn't notice eddie is basically melting into th floor he's so charmed #i gotta kick the tires on it again #anyway thanks again sorry for word vomitting i have MANY thoughts lol #steddie #steve sondheim enjoyer agenda

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On this day, 20 years ago, Cartoon Network broadcasted the very 1st episode of Cartoon Network's Fridays.

A block that was very controversial for the fact that it depicted segments with live action hosts in-between each show.

The block was hosted by Tommy Snider and Nzinga Blake, until she decided to leave and was replaced by Tara Sands.

While I never watched Fridays when it aired, it still holds a special place in my heart. Why, you ask?

Well, that's because in September 2014, a company called Great-5 Productions (which is associated with CN (but also not actually real)) brought Fridays back in the form of live-streaming online, as well as filming the show in the cartoon world instead of the real world. This era of Fridays lasted a long time, from September 12, 2014 - February 5, 2021.

And all this month, I'll be posting different moments from throughout the block's existence (both eras). Now, there isn't a set schedule for when these will come up (with a few exceptions), because I'm too busy with college to set up a full schedule for this.

I'll go into the revival era more throughout this month, but here's what you need to know for now.

With Fridays coming back, it was decided that the show would be filmed live, but still scripted. Tommy and Tara were also brought back for the block's return. Not only that, but in the beginning, they also brought on different CN characters to be in the background.

This included me, since I was a part of "PBS Kids GO!" (the series, not the PBS block), which aired on Fridays. Eventually, I became a co-host myself. However, let's just say that I sometimes acted a bit annoying and unprofessional when I started out (especially since I was only 10 when this era of Fridays began).

Now, you're probably wondering, "Davis, why didn't you guys ask Nzinga to come on to co-host?"

...........

(No seriously, why didn't I ever decide to bring her on?)

(I don't think I ever had an explanation. I mean, sure, she did have a cameo at some point in either 2017 or 2018, but-...)

(Oh wait, sorry, back to the history)

In the beginning, the lineup was filled with either reruns of old CN shows that were strangely listed as new episodes (i.e. Foster's and Billy & Mandy) or shows that were produced by Great-5 Productions (i.e. PBS Kids GO! and Wii Sports Resort when it premiered in November (the show was adapted from the Nintendo Game of the same name)).

Another thing that occurred (at least in the 1st few years) was that the block would sometimes just not be broadcasted. This would happen for a number of reasons (scheduling issues, the cast being busy with other stuff, etc.). Fortunately, this stopped by the summer of 2018.

Okay, so about the picture above. The designs I've used for Tommy and Tara are based on how they looked around the time of the "Yes!" era, including Tara with her slightly-blonde hair, and Tommy with his Black hair and sideburns. These designs would also be used for the livestreams, starting with our January 3, 2020 show.

They're certainly more detailed than my very 1st designs for them (which they had from Sep. 2014 - early 2019). Tommy's hair was just a bunch of lines pointed upwards, and Tara's wasn't much different.

One more thing, if you're wondering why the Fridays logo looks slightly off, that's because it's an AI upscaling of the logo. I couldn't find a high quality picture of the CNF logo anywhere, not even a recreation of it.

Stay tuned this month for more Fridays content!

Okay, now go away, I'm busy studying for a test.

#CNFridays20 #Cartoon Network Fridays #CNF #CNFridays #Tommy Snider #Tara Sands #CNF20 #CN Fridays #Okay I think I may be including too many hashtags...#Cartoon Network #CN #CartoonNetwork

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DAWGS products and services have helped us to ensure that we are able to meet our constantly changing needs while saving substantially on security costs.

I don't like having to deal with security issues. When DAWGS handles the security, I feel confident that everything is taken care of. Period.

Hands down the best security company for rehab properties!! No other company is more effective with amazing customer service! I should know I sell more rehabs in the area than anyone else. I trust DAWGS to protect my investor's homes. Simply the best! Thanks guys!

Awesome service. Major deterrent! Will use again and again and again! Keep doing what you do DAWG! Thank you for the most stress-free experience in my life. I could actually sleep at night!

Nancy was amazing with all of the rescheduling due to my GC. She's the best!

I love working with Dawgs

The installation went smoothly and the installers were professional.

Quinten was fantastic! He was very timely with the quote, discussed options and even oversaw the project in person! Who does that? We went from conversation to installation in 1 day! The equipment they use is up-to-date not like the old crap from another local competitor. I highly recommend DAWGS to anyone who is trying to protect their investment!

Provides a very professional and timely service.

I was pleased with the service provided by Dawgs. The staff was always kind, professional and helpful.

I am very satisfied with my installation. The crew was awesome.

A to Z the best service provided by Nancy and Juan.

STEEL DOOR GUARDS

DAWGS door guards feature a true 6-point locking system, just like a bank vault.

Plus, they are modular, so we can secure any size and shape, giving you the freedom to come and go without worry.

Unlike electronic doors that are susceptible to glitches and cold-weather freezing, this unique mechanical design grants you full access with no surprises. There are no hinges or handles, so the only people that can use this door are the people you give access to. And DAWGS heavy duty steel doors can’t be kicked down or broken, so once it closes behind you, you’re completely secure inside your property.

STEEL WINDOW GUARDS

The modular design of these window guards allows us to cover windows of practically any size and shape, and with our unique bracing system, we do it without damaging your property. The bracing system that holds these DAWGS in place is only accessible from the inside, and can only be handled by an authorized installation team, quickly and effectively eliminating the threat of intruders.

DAWGS are reinforced with heavy duty steel, sporting a unique single-piece construction that doesn’t crack under pressure. All of our window guards come with aeration holes that let in fresh air and sunlight, and are easy for our teams to insulate so you can heat your property all winter long.

A/C Guard

A/C Guard is DAWGS answer to air-conditioning copper theft and whole-unit theft in vacant properties. DAWGS A/C Guard is specifically designed to secure air conditioners. Copper theft continues to plague vacant properties, DAWGS A/C Guard provides the ultimate security against copper theft and theft of air-conditioning units.

Parking Lot Guards

Parking Lot Guards are a steel barricade used to protect the exterior of vacant commercial properties. Made from 14 gauge steel, the Parking Lot Guards creates a strong visual and physical deterrent for vacant restaurants, chain stores and other commercial buildings.

DAWGS Door-Only Solution

There are times when it is not necessary to secure an entire property with window and door guards, in these cases, DAWGS offers a Door-Only Security Solution.

Real Estate Professionals do not always require an entire building to be secured with door and window guards, they just need to provide easy access for realtors to come and go to show their properties. Keeping track of keys and lock boxes can be a headache to manage. A lost key may mean a lost sale. With the DAWGS coded Steel Door Guard, realtors can provide easy access to realtors and prospective buyers to come and go as needed.

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SERVICES

No two properties have identical needs, so we customize every security strategy to best fit your own. When you call in DAWGS Vacant Property Security, we quickly and thoroughly assess your property before offering you a quote that includes all of our signature services.

Installation

Our flexible, trained installation teams can be at your property whenever you need them, ensuring that you aren’t left vulnerable waiting for reinforcements. We carefully document the entire installation process, giving you the peace of mind that only comes when every accessible entry point is completely secure. Because DAWGS use a one-of-a-kind, patent-pending installation system, our installation teams are trained to effectively seal every door and window without causing any damage to your property.

Removal

Whether you need to call off the DAWGS temporarily or permanently, our fast-response crews can be on the property whenever you need them. The proprietary design that makes our door and window guards so secure ensures that only our trained crews can remove them, and we always document the process to make sure that your property is never damaged. Need your DAWGS taken down for just a short period of time? Our crews can be on site in 24 hours for all of your removal and reinstallation needs, with minimal cost to you.

Maintenance

The superior service you get with DAWGS doesn’t end with installation. Our inspection teams visit your property regularly to ensure that it’s still secure, so you don’t have to. We document and conduct any necessary repairs and modifications on the spot, keeping security as tight and hassle-free as possible. And if you ever have a question about your DAWGS or need someone on-site for an inspection, we’re there at a moment’s notice. You shouldn’t have to choose between strength and service—when you protect your property with a DAWG, you get speed, security and accountability.

Want a draft-free seal for winter? Our DAWG winterization services safely and quickly insulate the air-circulating holes in our window guards, keeping your property warm and dry when the temperature drops.

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Kansas City’s BEST Vacant Property Protection Experts

DAWGS will install our patented steel door and window guards anywhere in the continental US. Our skilled technicians are available on short notice to take down and reinstall guards whenever you need, making vacant property security more convenient than ever before.

Want to see DAWGS in action? Look for us in Kansas City neighborhoods!

We’re ready to protect your vacant investments in Kansas City and the surrounding areas or anywhere you need vacant property protection nationwide!

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ABOUT DAWGS

Since 2009, the engineers and real estate pros at DAWGS have been revolutionizing the building security industry, one door, one window at a time. As a leader in Kansas City vacant property security, our impenetrable, proprietary door and window guards are uniquely designed to prevent theft, vandalism, occupation and are better than board up too.

How DAWGS protects Kansas City vacant property

DAWGS patented steel door and window guards eliminate the risk of break-ins or tampering. Installed by our highly responsive, flexible labor crews, DAWGS door and window guards stay firmly in place with virtually no risk of being compromised. Our skilled technicians are available on short notice to take down and reinstall guards whenever you need, making vacant property security more convenient than ever before.

Who Uses DAWGS

DAWGS door and window guards are perfect for Kansas City vacant properties, whether you need daily access or simply the peace of mind that your property is protected. They’re for anyone needing reliable, hassle-free vacant property security solutions.

If you have a vacant property, DAWGS will keep your building safe.

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INDUSTRIES

Construction & Rehab

When you’re rehabbing or restoring an existing property, our door and window guards protect your building and everything in it. With DAWGS, working on-site is safer than ever.

Public Housing

Securing buildings makes communities safer for everyone. Protecting your vacant properties with our steel window and door guards prevents them from becoming hotspots for crime and vandalism.

Insurance

Claims cost you time, money and energy. The security our door and window guards provide enables you to move faster while reducing setbacks like additional damage and theft-related claims.

Schools & Hospitals

Schools and hospitals are at the heart of most communities. Protecting vacant or partially-vacant schools and hospitals with DAWGS steel window and door guards keeps them safe from intruders.

Real Estate Owners & Agents

When real estate owners and agents know their property is safe, they can show and sell it faster and easier than ever before. Our door and window guard systems ensure that you’re never at risk when you’re on the job.

Emergency Management

Securing homes and buildings quickly after a natural disaster such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and fires is critical to avoid compromising safety and property security.

REO/Foreclosure

REO/Foreclosure properties are often targeted for theft, vandalism and unauthorized occupation. Our door and window guards keep trouble out, no matter what form it takes.

Retail & Commercial

When vacant retail and commercial buildings are not properly secured, they can become hotspots for crime, vandalism and squatters.

Municipalities

Vacant properties can attract crime and destabilize neighborhoods, leading to a cycle of disinvestment and decay.

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The Masked Singer: S9 E7 (‘80s Night) Commentary

I’m watching and posting on a bit of a delay tonight because I needed to eat something before watching. (TL;DR version: The last day or so has been absolute hell on me mentally because my dog wasn’t doing too good. However, her condition has been improving, and it was likely due to a possible ear infection affecting her balance. She’s not completely in the clear yet, but her eyes have finally stabilized and she’s starting to get her sparkle back in her eyes. I was incredibly stressed out for much of yesterday and have barely eaten, so this pre-viewing meal was definitely needed.)

The final group of the season begins competing tonight, and the judges have one more save in play before the Quarterfinals begin. Whoever they save will compete against Medusa 🐍 and Gargoyle 🪨 🦇 for a spot in the Quarterfinals.

Doll 👧: Looks about Nick’s height when you don’t take the mask into account. So, the disguised speaking voice kind of sounds male, and they referenced Rocky. They say they feel “right at home” at ‘80s Night, which makes me think they first rose to fame or had their biggest fame then. We see a dollhouse filled with toy animals: a chicken, a goat or sheep, and a cow. Called themselves a “weirdo”. Was part of a group or crew with “other misfit weirdos”. One of Doll’s mates is holding a play bill reading Guys as Doll. We see a can of hairspray labeled “Hairspray”, which could be a reference to either the Hairspray movie or the musical adapted from it. (Definitely not Ricki Lake, though, she was a contestant on Season 1.) I’m going to guess that this is either Harvey Fierstein or Bruce Vilanch, who both played Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray. The bonus clue reads “Ghostwriter”. Samuel L. Jackson was in the pilot for the PBS series Ghostwriter, but I don’t think it’s him. I’m probably way off on this one. But we know it’s definitely not Donnie Wahlberg (not only because he was Cluedle-Doo 🐓 in a past season, but also because his wife Jenny McCarthy pointed out he was in the audience 😂).

Scorpio ♏️: Seems to be female. We see a sign for Claw Street (a take on the ‘80s film Wall Street), with businesspeople and a cubicle with sports balls in it: football 🏈, soccer ⚽️, basketball 🏀, tennis 🎾. A crumpled up dollar bill. May have pursued a career in entertainment but ended up becoming famous for being herself, so probably a reality TV star. A picture of a house with a red door, and a mannequin with a red jumpsuit. I’m not getting much from her singing voice. The bonus clue: a dance called “The Sprinkler”. She seems to be on a Real Housewives-type show. My best guesses are either Lisa Rinna (who was on a Real Housewives show) or Denise Richards (who used to be married to Charlie Sheen, who was in, I think, one or both of the Wall Street movies). Leaning more towards Lisa Rinna, though.

Moose 🦌: Singing his own theme song. I saw him wearing a patch that says “I ❤️ 🌲”. Might have a famous wife. And there were also hot dogs with green ketchup on them. Probably on the older side, he isn’t moving a bunch and sitting on the set piece. My guess is that he’s probably a comedian or sitcom star. The bonus clue is: an acceptance speech, which he apparently hasn’t made a lot of. So perhaps he’s been nominated for an Emmy, but never won. There may have been references to Cheers, and hot dogs instead of burgers? The voice also sounds like it could be John Ratzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin on Cheers. I’m sticking with him.

#the masked singer #the masked singer season 9

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Best Baby Carriers for Dads [ TBG vs Mission Critical vs Ergobaby Omni ]

Do you want to be a hands-on dad? You know, one that doesn't just change the occasional diaper but actively participates in every aspect of childcare? If so, then it's important to learn about baby carriers for dads. Dads have different needs and challenges than moms, and there are some special considerations when choosing a carrier. In this article, we'll cover all of the basics including types of carriers, pros, and cons, how they work with breastfeeding moms or dads on their own time off from childcare duties, weight limits for kids, and more! Top list of baby carriers for men The baby carrier for Dad in 2023 Tactical Baby Gear FAQ The wider base of the carrier provides extra support for your child’s hips and thighs, which helps prevent hip dysplasia. This is because it keeps their legs spread out to maintain stability as they sleep - preventing any unnecessary strain on those precious joints. The carrier is made of 600D Polyester, which features an open design for maximum airflow and breathability. It's also lined with padded air-mesh material on the straps to ensure ultimate comfort in all conditions. Please do not wear the tactical baby carrier on your back. The child can sit either front or rear-facing, but we recommend that they are always seated upright in order to protect them from any harmful effects of being upside down. Is the carrier ergonomically safe for the baby's hip development? Thank you for your question and the short answer is Yes! Our carrier is designed with a wider base to provide more support to your child’s hips and thighs. Providing more support and having the legs spread, keeps the hip in a more stable position which helps prevent the development of hip dysplasia. Additionally, all of our products are made with 7P-compliant materials, meaning free of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP). They are also CA Prop 65-compliant materials. Thanks again for your interest in Tactical Baby Gear and please don't hesitate to message us via email if you have any other questions or concerns. The best review of baby carriers for dads (Tactical Baby Gear) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMwz9YYIXIQ The best review of baby carriers for dad Tactical Baby Gear This is the Tactical Baby Gear, a tactical baby carrier. I'm gonna walk you guys through some of the design features and elements and why we've engineered it the way we have. The baby carrier was designed with a minimalistic approach, meaning it's going to be practical, lightweight, and easy to use on your own. The baby carrier is registered and meets all safety requirements for ASTM and CPSIA. The outer portion of the carrier is constructed of a 600D tactical polyester, nylon webbing, and UTX buckles, while the interior has a removable soft cotton liner that can be machine washed if needed. And while I've got it on, let's talk about the front of the carrier and then I'll show you guys how to put it on in the ease of use. At the top, the first thing you're gonna notice is the Velcro panel. TBG - Mens Tactical Baby Carrier for Infants This is a must for any of your favorite patches. Moving down from there, you'll notice the MOLLE webbing, this is gonna allow you to customize the carrier with any of our modular pouches and accessories. You can also use this webbing to hook a carabiner to it, so you can keep track of those smaller items like your car keys or pacifiers or anything else that can be clipped on. The system is also compatible with any other MOLLE pouches and accessories on the market. At the bottom, you'll notice this nice, wide base. This is gonna give your baby really good hip support, particularly to the thighs for a healthier hip position, preventing the hip dysplasia problems that a lot of other baby carriers have. In the back, you'll see these two crisscross shoulder pads rather than a full panel. TBG - Mens Tactical Baby Carrier for Infants This is great for several reasons. Again, it's a more practical design, so it's much lighter, it's cooler, and it naturally brings the straps in closer to your neck, rather than further out on your shoulders. This means there's less leverage on your shoulders and back, which is a less felt weight on your body, keeping you and the baby more comfortable for longer. This also means that you can wear the day pack with the baby carrier. So when you need to access something from your bag, you can just take it off or swing it around to get what you need and get back to enjoying your day, versus having to get someone to unclip something from your back, or you're disrupting the baby and taking the whole thing off to get something out. You can be a one-person operation and be very effective. Now, let me take this off and show you guys some more. Now, if you guys don't know already, you'll find out that not every baby wants to be in a baby carrier all the time. So being small like this allows you to fold it up and put it into a bag or throw it in the bottom of a stroller, versus some of the bigger, clunkier carriers where you're stuck carrying it around or walking it back to the car. TBG - Mens Tactical Baby Carrier for Infants As I mentioned before, there's a removable liner. This soft padded cotton liner is easily removable with Velcro and has a soft comfort-forming elastic, and it's completely machine washable. 'Cause things to happen. Before you put the carrier on, you'll notice the shoulder straps, where they cross they're sewn together so they can't get tangled up and come undone. That's one less thing you have to worry about. These shoulder straps are also padded and backed with an air mesh, making them that much more comfortable. Now, before you put the carrier on, you're gonna want to make sure it's opened up completely all the way. And then you're gonna put the straps over your head and they're gonna be crisscrossed in the back and you'll take these straps and you'll buckle them into the first set of buckles that are gonna be hiding kind of just right here behind the liner. So once you buckle those, so then you can kind of pull this guy up and you'll buckle one buckle. It's like one of these mid buckles, you'll buckle that. And then you take your baby. And this is where you wanna kinda just start feeding one leg through the first opening and get him into the carrier, keeping support on the baby the whole time as you buckle it in. And then you buckle the second one upfront. This is where you can kind of make a few adjustments, making sure you got some support going on. And then buckle this last set up at the top. Just gonna give that upper body and head support if you need it. Now, I'll go ahead and start making a few more adjustments. These are gonna be your ride height, the first set of buckles. So if I loosen these guys up a lot, you'll see how low it gets. You wanna make sure that these are nice and snug and the ride height of the baby is high enough to where you can kiss the baby's head. And again, just to make a few more adjustments here, giving the baby enough back support, so it's not hunched over really bad. You wanna make sure that it's got a lot of support and sitting upright in a nice healthy position. And then adjust the top straps accordingly. And these have locking tabs on 'em. So once you make that adjustment, you can lock it down, ensuring that they're not gonna come slip loose or come out of adjustment. Now, as you just saw, I was able to put the carrier on and make all of the adjustments on my own. And that's because we put all of the buckles and the adjustments in the front of the carrier where you can easily access them. TBG - Mens Tactical Baby Carrier for Infants To use the carrier in a forward-facing position, just flip the top of the carrier down at the bottom of the Velcro before buckling the top buckles, then adjust the straps as needed. These small tabs at the bottom are simply to close the leg hole a little bit for infants. Just loop these straps over like this, make any required adjustments to the strap, and use it at your discretion. The last thing I wanna point out is I don't have anything around my waist. This will allow you to still access anything that you might have around your waist or on your belt. The tactical baby carrier is available in multiple different colors. The best baby carrier for big dads Mission Critical FAQ Keep your baby safe and sound in the Mission Critical Baby Carrier. The carrier has been safety tested for babies between 8-35 lbs, and you can only use it once your child has adequate head control and is tall enough to clear our inner liner. Infant inserts are not yet available but the manufacturer doesn’t recommend using the carrier without them. There are no bottle holders, but it does have a large zippered pocket where you can store the sun shade/ rain protector which will hold several of them at once. Molle fabric on this backpack means that if want adds an assortment of pouches to carry even more drinks with ease - all while staying hydrated everywhere. The baby carrier is the ultimate in versatility. It can be worn by one person or shared with another, making it perfect for parents who may not always have time to take care of their child on demand. The shoulder straps sit 12 and a half (center to center) and the total circumference measures 35 inches when both waist belts are adjusted tightly - creating just enough space for different statures. Ergobaby's best baby carrier Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier Cool Air Mesh FAQ The Ergobaby Omni 360 baby carrier offers the most comfortable way to carry your newborn (minimum 7 lbs / 3.2 kg) without needing an infant insert. This carrier is the perfect solution for moms who need a wide range of adjustments. Whether you're plus size or not, this waistband will extend to 55 inches so your baby can be close by all day long. Whether you’re looking to take your baby on a plane or just want something comfortable, this carrier is perfect. The soft material will keep them secure and happy while they nurse away. There are no maximum amounts of time that you can wear your baby while sitting. We encourage parents to pay attention and follow their babies' cues in order for both parties involved to be comfortable, and happy - even if it means getting up from time to them! Ergobaby Omni Breeze Review https://youtu.be/6bqBh4DkPog Ergobaby Omni Breeze Review The best baby carrier for mom and dad BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One FAQ The backpack is designed for comfort, with soft padded shoulder straps and a waist belt that can be adjusted to fit your frame. You may wear it above or below the hip line depending on preference. The breathability of the mesh is much cooler and faster than that of baby carriers with fabric. The wicking properties also help to keep your child dry, especially in hot weather where they might otherwise become sweaty or moist from excess moisture seeping into their clothing. There are many different ways to do it, but once you get the hang of things and set up your straps where they feel most comfortable - this is super easy for one person. Baby Carriers FAQ Some dads might prefer carrying their baby in a wrap. Wraps are the best carriers for newborns under eight pounds. It makes breastfeeding easier as well. They are the best carriers for dads on their own Wraps are also great for nursing in public. If you plan to carry your infant or baby until they're about 15 pounds, consider getting a stretchy wrap. They can be worn snugly around your waist and hips with minimal back support needed from you. To wear them properly it's important that the carrier is tight enough but not too tight as this may cause health issues like hip dysplasia. If something does feel wrong then do stop wearing it right away! Babywearing is beneficial for many reasons. Babies are calmer when they're worn because it simulates the closeness of being in their mother's womb which makes them feel safe and secure. Many dads also find wearing babies to be helpful when they need (or want) to get things done around the house or elsewhere- like running errands, cooking dinner, or even working on a project! It can allow you some flexibility that might not otherwise exist with other types of childcare alternatives. It will often help you bond with your baby too! Many newborns love looking at faces so this is an easy way to interact just by carrying them close enough for eye contact without having to worry about it. - It's always important to keep your child close enough that you can see them while they're in their carrier, but not too close that it compromises their safety at all. - Being able to check on the baby every few minutes is a good idea for this reason and will be beneficial if there are any health concerns like breathing trouble or asthma flare-ups that may need monitoring closely by both parents. You might even want to invest in two carriers so one person can take the older sibling out on an errand while another stays with the younger siblings (if applicable). This way mommy doesn't have to worry about leaving her new infant alone just yet! Some dads also find wearing two carriers helpful when carrying newborns. - A carrier that doesn't allow for proper airflow around a baby's head can cause breathing problems, so make sure you're always checking on them while they're inside to ensure their safety. It also isn't recommended to smoke while wearing your little one because it could lead to respiratory issues too (if mommy does this then dad will need a second carrier). Wearing more than one layer of clothes under the child is another concern when you want optimal airflow and warmth depending on where you live either way though. No matter what climate you're in be mindful of how much clothing both parents are wearing before deciding whether or not extra layers are needed! There are four main types of baby carriers: - Wraps; - Soft-structured carriers (SSCs); - Mei tais; - Backpack-style. The wrap style is the best carrier for dads on their own because they can be worn in a variety of positions without needing an extra person to help put it on or take it off. Some men find that wearing a wrap takes some practice but others get the hang of them right away! Also, remember to always check with your pediatrician before using any type of baby carrier if you're breastfeeding at all as there may be medical considerations specific to you and your child. That said, most babies love being carried this way especially when dad wears them facing out so they. There are many different types of baby carriers out there, but some brands stand out from the pack. Here are a few to look for when shopping around: - Ergobaby; - Baby Bjorn; - Tula Baby Carrier ; - Boba Wrap. These offer good quality products which will last you through multiple children if needed and still be in great condition! They also have options that work well for dads who want or need more flexibility than other styles might provide because they can often adjust things like the height of the child within them so it's really convenient whether you're tall or short yourself- though this isn't an absolute must by any means. Tips on how to make your baby feel safe and secure in a men's arms. - Babies enjoy being held close to a parent's chest, with their legs straddling one of their arms. - Lift up the edge of the shirt or jacket that baby is wearing before placing them on your chest so they feel more secure and won't slip down between you and the carrier. Try practicing this in front of a mirror first if it seems tricky at first! - Support your child's head by holding onto their thigh closest to you as you pull them out of the wrap or SSC carefully until they're upright facing forward toward wherever it is they like looking best (like mommy). Make sure to support them properly when transferring from lap to hip too just like we would do when holding them in our arms. - It's always a good idea to practice getting the baby into the carrier safely and securely at least once before leaving the house, even if this means having someone else there to help you do it initially because babies are excellent escape artists! - If your child is crying or screaming when being put into their carrier then they probably aren't feeling secure enough so take time to make sure everything fits snugly but not too tightly around both of your bodies first. Another tip here would be to use an SSC that allows for adjustable shoulder straps as opposed to just waistband clips alone which will give you more room for adjustment depending on how big or little each person might be who wears it. Read the full article

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The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain. Set Fire to the Stars IMDB - An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.

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The movie is mostly in English with parts in Welsh and Yiddish. Solomon & Gaenor IMDB - A tragic love story between a Jewish young man and a Welsh woman in the beginning of the century. Very Annie Mary IMDB - After her father suffers a stroke, his daughter is forced to take care of him. Patagonia IMDB - A young Welsh couple travel to Argentina to work on their relationship in Argentina. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Rick Steves Europe - North Wales: Feisty and PoeticĪmerican Interior IMDB - In 1792, John Evans, a farmhand from Snowdonia travelled to America to discover whether there was a Welsh-speaking Native American tribe walking the Great Plains. Great Performances at the Met - Bryn Terfel & Friends in ConcertĬurious Traveler - Curious Southern Wales Live from the Artists Den - Marina And The Diamonds It would be great if PBS stations could have a ‘Wales night’ and dedicate a couple of hours to a travel documentary, a music special and maybe a movie. The Welsh are the 23rd largest ethnic group in the USA, but seemingly have very little representation. Would it be possible to add screen some of the following PBS shows or Welsh films on or around March 1st for St. For more information about CPB’s stewardship of the federal appropriation, you can view its Business Plan online: CPB’s commitment to funding diverse content creators is reflected in its longstanding investments in organizations such as the Independent Television Service (ITVS), the National Multicultural Alliance, the Firelight Media, Native Voice One, Urban Alternative, as well as support to individual producers and programs reflecting the diverse American experience. Within the statutory formula, CPB supports public radio and television stations, independent producers, and diverse informational, educational, and cultural content and services. Each year, CPB distributes the federal appropriation for the public media system in accordance with a statutory formula outlined in the Public Broadcasting Act. Note from CPB: Thank you for contacting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) about CPB’s FY 2024 federal appropriation from Congress. Please stop this and just let us what your shows. There are plenty of podcasts to listen to while I'm doing housework.

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I was listening to NPR before COVID and I've been watching TV more now, but I am NOT willing to go without myself just to watch your programming. I get it that you can't charge stations like WKAR even more for your programming. Maybe it helps you get by,but couldn't you at least be honest about it? Like maybe donations were $100 million to keep reporters all over hte world all the time and donations have fallen to $80 million since COVID, but couldn't you tell us just how bad it is and what you'd have to let go if you don't get the $20 million that you need? And I don't need to hear from Depak Chopra and some guy who does brain research mainly to suck money out of me to buy their products. I like Finding your Roots, but I don't need a summary of what Henry Louis Gates has already provided and I've seen.ĭo you think I have the power to give you some kind of award for providing these documentaries? I don't. Now i can't see a 60 minutes episode and for the same reason, you actually interrupt PBS News Hour for the same old, same old tune. I'm on a fixed income during a time of high inflation. I'm a green donor to my local station, WKAR in Lansing pre-empts some of some of my favorite shows, like 60 minutes in favor of ways for you to nag viewers to donate. Have I been asleep at the switchor are you increasing the number of fundraisers you incorporate into programming? In any case, I resent it.

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WordGirl: Veoh Mirror Uploads

PBS's insistence on taking down uploads of WordGirl episodes on platforms like Youtube has made me worry for the future of WordGirl's current archive.org link. Should it ever go down, I've downloaded all of the episodes and have uploaded them to my Veoh page as a mirror. For every episode, I've provided links to the individual episode's Veoh upload. You can view the full collection here. I hope that this will be a mobile-friendly, accessible way to watch WordGirl through the Tumblr app since I'm aware page embeds do not play nice with it. If you'd rather watch through Archive.org, you can do so here.

Please note: This page is still a work-in-progress.

SEASON 1

S01EP01 (Tobey or Consequences); S01EP02 (High Fat Robbery)

A babysitter has been assigned to watch over Tobey./The Butcher is making free barbecues to divert the security guards and employees from whatever place he robs!

S01E03 (You Can't Crush City Hall); S01E4 (Two-Brain Highway)

Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to crush City Hall with his giant sandwich press!/Granny May goes on a crime spree by using her coupon printing press to get things for free!

S01E05 (Coupon Madness); S01E6 (When Life Gives You Potatoes)

Granny May goes on a crime spree by using her coupon printing press to get things for free!/Dr Two-Brains has escaped from prison again! WordGirl must find him before he perfects his latest weapon…a ray that can turn gold into cheese!

S01E07 (Jerky Jerk); S01E08 (Becky's Birthday)

When Becky/WordGirl goes on a field trip to the museum, the Butcher tries to steal the ancient "Beef Jerky of Supreme Power" artifact on display there./WordGirl must battle an expanding Energy Monster with an appetite for electricity.

S01E09 (Chuck!); S01E10 (Down With Word Up)

Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is trying to steal gold instead of sandwiches (which is confusing to everyone else.) Granny May tricks the townspeople into turning against WordGirl - providing a cover for her latest crime spree.

S01E11 (Book Ends); S01E12 (Mr. Big)

Tobey uses his robots to hold town’s newest library hostage!/Mr. Big, a slick purple-masked business man, decides to introduce a new product: "The Thing" which is a product that does "stuff."

S01EP13 (Super-Grounded); S01EP14 (Mouse Army)

Becky is grounded by her dad for not cleaning her room and she sends Captain Huggy Face in WordGirl's place./Dr. Two-Brains has created an army of super-smart mice - but they've become so smart that they won’t obey their master!

S01EP15 (Tobey's Masterpiece; S01E16 (Chuck the Nice Pencil-Selling Guy)

Tobey fails to paint a masterpiece in art class. He orders one of his robots to destroy the city!/Chuck, freed from jail, tries to go straight by working in an office.

S01EP17 (The Birthday Girl); S01EP18 (Granny-Sitter)

WordGirl meets Eileen - a spoiled brat who enlarges herself when she doesn’t get her way by saying “mine”./Granny May answers an ad to be the Botsford's new babysitter - but she didn't plan on babysitting WordGirl!

S01EP19 (Mr. Big's Big Plan); S01EP20 (Vocab Bee)

Mr. Big is running for mayor. WordGirl must find out his evil plan before he wins the election and takes over./Becky enters a vocabulary bee only to be distracted by The Butcher. Todd "Scoops" Ming is growing suspicious of her.

S01EP21 (Shrinkin' in the Ray); S01EP22 (Department Store Tobey)

Two-Brains invents a Shrinkinator. The problem is, shrinking objects is easy, but restoring them to their original size is much, much more difficult./Interrupting the Botsford family's shopping trip, Tobey tries to impress WordGirl with his giant robots.

S01EP23 (Chuck E. Sneeze); S01EP24 (Swap Meat)

WordGirl has a contagious cold, but she must put a stop to Chuck's latest evil scheme before resting up./Becky and Violet visit an art gallery, only to find the notorious Butcher auctioning off rare and magnificent works of art.

S01EP29 (Thorn in the Sidekick); S01EP30 (Crime Takes a Holiday)

Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy gains a sidekick called The Whammer, a supervillain who creates sonic waves by smashing his fists together./A super-fan named Glen Furlblam seems to be the replacement for Dr. Two-Brains while he goes on vacation.

S01EP33 (Two-Brains Forgets); S01EP34 (Banned on the Run)

Dr. Two-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity and comes over to Becky's house to let her family know./Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town mayor and WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face are banned from the city.

S01EP35 (Have You Seen the Remote?); S01EP36 (Sidekicked to the Curb)

Tobey's remote ends up in the hands of Johnson, who presents it to TJ, the president of the International WordGirl Fanclub, as his club dues./When the Whammer decides he wants to be his own boss, he signs up for the Coach's motivational help program.

S1EP37 (Lady Redundant Woman); S1EP38 (A Game of Cat and Mouse)

One day, an employee woman named Beatrice Bixby becomes Lady Redundant Woman who can create clones of herself./WordGirl teams up with Professor Tubing to find Dr. Two-Brains' weakness.

S1EP39 (The Masked Meat Marauder); S1EP40 (Sandwich World)

While the Botsfords and the Mings compete in charity car washing, the Butcher battles his new rival called The Masked Meat Marauder./Tired of using his mother's basement as an evil lair, Chuck decides to construct a secret hideaway of his own.

S1EP41 (Violet Superhero); S1EP42 (Big Business)

After a strange paint-splattering accident, Violet Heaslip believes she has become a superhero called "The Framer"./Mr. Big sabotages Businesspaloozafest in an attempt to gain control over the Welrose building.

S1EP43 (The Handsome Panther); S1EP44 (The Butcher, the Baker, and the Candlestick Maker)

Tired of the same old sandwich-related crimes, Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy develops a new persona: The Handsome Panther./The Butcher and his old friends try to relive their past of pulling silly pranks.

S1EP45 (Mousezilla); S1EP46 (Villain School)

Dr. Two-Brains and Tobey have collaborated to create a Mousezilla robot to attack the city and steal all its cheese./WordGirl battles student of The Coach's new school for Evil Villains and Arch Enemies to thwart their first assignment.

S1EP47 (Return of the Reprise of Lady Redundant Woman); S1EP48 (A Simple Plan)

Lady Redundant Woman is on a mission to be crowned the belle of the Triple Dip Ball./After a slew of failed (and complicated) robberies, Dr. Two-Brains decides to go back to basics and simply steal cheese from the grocery store.

S1EP49 (Granny Mayor); S1EP50 (Tobey Goes Good)

Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide./Tobey enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition."

S1EP51 (Bongo Rock); S1EP52 (Dr. Three-Brains)

Chuck disables the security cameras and ties up the guards at City Hall in what he thinks is the ultimate show of villainous power./Glen Furlblam steals Dr. Two-Brains' turn-out-light-inator and is on a mission to outdo his evil idol.

SEASON 2

S2EP01 (A Vote for Becky); S2EP02 (Class Act)

Mrs. Botsford is running for D.A. and Becky is running for student council president. Tobey decides to run against Becky and uses his robots to distract WordGirl./The Butcher enrolls in an adult education class to learn to articulate.

S2EP03 (The Two Brains Boogie); S2EP04 (Field Day Fun With Robo-Tobey)

Dr. Two Brains traps WordGirl outside the city limits with a force-field generation device, the energy-bubble-maker-inator./Tobey mysteriously displays extraordinary athletic skill when competing in the the big field day competition at school.

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Not Sugar-Coated, ToBecky Critique from a ToBecky Shipper

Let’s talk about Tobecky and it’s toxicity! And for once, let’s not hold back! I think what I’m gonna do for this post is focus on the dynamic they have in the show, mostly criticizing my own misogyny but calling out the fandom in general as well, as I’ve seen other’s do these same things. Later I will reblog it on the Word Up blog and continue my thoughts on the ship and how it affected Word Up.

The first thing I will say is that I am a Tobecky shipper, ever since Tobey’s first shorts when it was revealed he had a crush on WordGirl. I started watching this show as a kid, I would have been 9 or 10 when it started airing on PBS. If I were to get into this show today, however, I don’t think I would be shipping tobecky, because as an adult I can recognize its toxicity which I didn’t have the proper knowledge or understanding to do back in the day. And I think the real reason I still ship today is purely nostalgic. Though I won’t deny that their dynamic is interesting and that likely affects my shipping brain too.

As a kid, I think I shipped it because, well it seemed inevitable. It seemed like the only endgame option. How many romcoms start with a girl liking one boy, only to realize later she should be with a different guy, usually an underdog the audience is supposed to root for. How many romance stories start with the two not liking each other, ranging anywhere from minor annoyances for each other to full-blown enemies, only to later understand it was all a guise to hide their true feelings. It seemed obvious that Becky/WordGirl would end up with not Scoops, whom she had a crush on, but instead Tobey, the underdog she always was fighting or arguing with. Factor in Tobey’s crush, my very underdeveloped ability to think critically, and the fact that the writers in early seasons seemed to really take the time to focus on the potential chemistry between these two (their interactions in “Department Store Tobey” and both of them having a good time together in “Have You Seen the Remote?” etc) and it seemed there was only one boy for Becky to logically end up with.

The first time I can recall really questioning this ship, I mean really questioning it, was sometime in probably my sophomore or freshman year? Maybe my junior year? I recall my health teacher teaching us about healthy vs unhealthy relationships. In this unit, I realized several of my favorite ships across various fandoms were unhealthy but that’s a whole other topic. At one point I remember him giving his two cents about the phrase “opposites attract” when being applied to romance. He said this can be true, but only if the two are “opposites” in personality, and not “opposites” in values. If a couple’s values, their morals, don’t align, they probably aren’t going to make it. And in all honesty, I think Tobey and Becky have the worst possible combination for this.

They have very similar personalities, and while this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can make it easier for them to encourage their negative traits instead of helping them overcome them. The traits they both share like pridefulness, attention-seeking, and being a bit obsessive, have the potential to be the traits they bring out in each other. The best counter-argument for this is the fact that Becky is willing to and would call Tobey out for everything wrong or ridiculous he does, and try to help him. But that doesn’t matter if Tobey is not willing to listen to her when she calls him out, or accept her help when she offers it and he needs it. And it’s especially worthless if he’s not willing to help her back.

Meanwhile, the biggest weakness for this ship is their opposite values. Their morals couldn’t be more apart from each other. Get these two together for long periods of time and a morality war would easily ensue. And then combined with if their similar personalities do end up bringing the worst in each other, then any relationship they could have would be disastrous.

The worst issues with their pairing all go back to Tobey. I love Tobey as a character, don’t get me wrong, but we need to be honest, and please excuse the language--Tobey is a piece of shit! He is disrespectful to everyone around him, except his mother, and that’s only because he’s scared of her He thinks he’s better than everyone else and has no issues expressing that opinion, even going as far as to try to define words for WordGirl. He goes as far as to belittle her in “Tobey or Consequences” criticizing her word choice. He has been shown on multiple occasions to lose his mind when he doesn’t get exactly what he wants and will do anything to get it, without regard for others’ property, feelings or safety. He’s manipulative as seen in “Tobey Goes Good” and “Have You Seen the Remote.” He’s unwilling to take responsibility for his actions, as demonstrated when he attacks the candy factory for making candy because he got a cavity, instead of realizing that he should have taken better care of his teeth.

And worst of all, despite what he and the audience often believe, he clearly doesn’t give a single shit about WordGirl. If he cared about her he would have acknowledged her disinterest, if he cared about her, he wouldn’t have tried to force Becky into admitting she’s WordGirl in “By Jove, You’ve Wrecked My Robot.” If he cared about her, he wouldn’t have pretended to be good or trick her into spending time with him or forced her to read poems about him. In the Halloween special he thought Violet was WordGirl just because she was wearing a WordGirl costume, failing to acknowledge that Violet is blonde and white and WordGirl is clearly not.

The episode “WordBot” makes it very clear what kind of relationship Tobey wants from WordGirl--and it’s not a relationship. It’s a dynamic where she simply showers him with never-ending adoration and does whatever he wants. Tobey cares about one person and one person only and it’s not WordGirl, it’s himself.

And I’m not even counting “Go Gadget Go” in any of this! That episode put him in such a bad light that most fans pretend it doesn’t exist because his behavior is so inexcusable. And yet even without that episode, we have plenty of toxicity coming from Tobey’s end.

I once saw someone say they hate the tobecky ship because the argument for it often is that Becky will be willing to put up with Tobey when they’re older. First of all, if that’s your argument in tobecky’s favor you need to go take a good hard look at yourself. Becky putting up with Tobey’s messed up behavior is essentially hoping she ends up in a horrible, toxic, unhealthy, relationship that would be borderline abusive if she didn’t stand against him. Secondly, while I don’t deny the existence of this argument, (I once read a fanfic where the two were married but still a hero and villain who battled regularly) I disagree with the idea that this argument is most often used to justify the ship. Instead, the most common argument to justify it is the idea that Tobey has it in him to change. This is certainly a better argument, as Tobey changing is really the only hope for this ship.

But I think it’s really easy for us, myself included, to struggle with the line between finding evidence that Tobey could change vs excusing his actions; the line between finding an explanation for his behavior vs finding an excuse for him. It’s a very easy line to accidentally cross without realizing it. And it really says something when, as discussed in another post, we are not giving other villains like Victoria--who have more of an “excuse” --the same treatment. It’s incredibly misogynistic.

I’m not going to try to argue that Tobey doesn’t have the capability to be good, of course, he does. We can see this in the cute note he leaves in Becky’s backpack in “Trustworthy Tobey” and in the very last moments in the Thanksgiving special, and of course in our favorite example, “It’s Your Party and I’ll Cry if I Want to.” I’m also not saying that Tobey’s actions and psychology aren’t the product of the environment and circumstances he faces daily. Of course having no father figure present, a single mother who is always working, and no friends is going to affect a child. What I want to question is when is Tobey responsible for his own life, choices, and actions? Maybe not now at age 10-11, but what about when he’s 13? 16? 18? 21? 40? Where do we draw that line? I also don’t want to discourage looking for the good in people and characters and thinking critically about how their past and psychology is affecting their actions. I want to encourage that in all characters, not just the boy who happens to have a crush.

And while it’s nice to speculate that Tobey will follow a better path in the future, not so much for tobecky as much as for the betterment of Tobey himself, we need to realize that it’s just speculation. We have no canon proof of where his story goes post-WordGirl. He has his moments of hope but overall this kid has a terrible track record. When it comes to others, Tobey makes terrible choices. And that’s exactly what “going good” will be--a choice--his choice.

I also want to take a moment to talk about something @fromtheplanethexagon said in this amazing post you should totally read because it’s great. They commented on how very few people when writing tobecky fanfics takes the time to explore her perspective of their feelings for each other. Where her feelings originate and why she would like him. This is something I am absolutely guilty of and will be paying attention to in the future. After reading that passage from their post I thought for a while why Becky would like Tobey, and I honestly struggled with it a bit, which shouldn’t be happening if I’m trying to write a healthy tobecky story. That’s all I’ll say on this for now because beyond this I would use Word Up as an example, so I’ll save that for later.

The older I get the more I realized how toxic this ship is. Heck, who knows what I’ll realize about it in the future when I’m even more mature. In the past I’ve tried to convince myself it’s okay I ship it because I never shipped Tobey with WordGirl, I shipped him with Becky. I know they are the same person, but Tobey doesn’t know that, and the dynamics between him and each of her egos are very different. The dynamic between Tobey and WordGirl reminds me of Gideon and Mabel from Gravity Falls. Meanwhile the one between Tobey and Becky reminds me more of the one between Jimmy and Cindy from The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. That’s better right? Even if just a little bit? Well no, not really, because we all know darn well if Tobey fell for Becky instead of WordGirl he would treat Becky exactly the same as he treats WordGirl. He would ultimately have the same “WordBot esc” expectations. If anything he might try to treat her worse. With WordGirl there is a clear power balance, and while it’s still technically there with Becky, Tobey doesn’t know it’s still there and might try to use that to his advantage.

And to conclude I’d like to add to @fromtheplanethexagon above-mentioned post (here’s the link again, seriously, read it!). Regarding their final thoughts that it’s fine to explore the ship, and it’s fine to explore the unhealthy parts of the ship. But we need to be careful to not glorify the toxicity of the potential pairing.

#wordgirl #becky botsford #tobey mccallister #tobecky #misogyny #toxic ships #shipping #pbs kids #okay that link to the victoria ask post...i'd only look at it on mobile #i linked it to my blog and i guess my blog layout doesn't like that post the order is completely mixed up???#guess i have to find a new desktop blog theme because that can't be happening #it's very confusing

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citrus-lady · 4 years

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momo (bnha) headcanons maybe? 👉👈💕

All characters are 18+, Nsfw elements lie ahead, minors cover your eyes

Absolutely! I love Momo and she is one of my favorite characters. She definitely deserves more attention than she gets.

Momo is incredibly kind and sweet and would take care of her s/o. Anything they need/want she’ll get it for them. Clothes, food, anything.

Dates would consist of many activities. Study/training dates, dates at cute and fancy cafes, shopping dates, cooking dates. Momo loves to spend time with her s/o and will do a lot of things with you.

You guys take turns deciding what to do on dates.

She’ll bring you little snacks and treats at school as well as little gifts that she’ll think you’ll like.

If it was raining outside after school she would have her driver drive you home too, provided it’s one of the days that you aren’t going to her house after school and before you both move into the dorms.

That being said it isn’t uncommon for you to go over to her house after school or to each others dorm rooms to hang out.

She would be a little shy about initiating physical contact but will 100% accept any kind of affection you give her. She’ll be a bit blushy if you initiate PDA other than hand holding but won’t push you away either.

When you guys are in private though she is all about the cuddles. She especially likes in when you sit in between her legs or on her lap so that she can play with your hair.

Momo would love it if you let her give you a makeover and let her pick out some of your clothes. She would also melt if she saw you wearing something of hers. Momo would definitely wear anything you gave her. Remember in Adventure Time when PB would wear Marcy’s shirt as pajamas? Yeah, that’s you guys.

When ya’ll move into the dorms you guys are in each other's rooms 24/7. Sometimes you’ll even spend the night. Low key Aizawa knows what's up but doesn’t really care. He actually thinks it's a little cute and you guys don’t cause any trouble for him so he doesn’t mind.

I can just picture you two watching cutesy anime shows and romantic comedy movies together with a bunch of fancy snacks she bought.

Momo is probably one of the most romantic people in class 1-A and isn’t afraid to show everyone that you're together. She would 100% be the type to give you chocolates on Valentine's day, the really expensive kind too.

You two will have to beat the ever-loving shit out of Mineta because he will either be harassing Momo, harassing you,or will be making explicit comments on your girl on girl relationship ( if the reader is a girl).

Not gonna lie, Momo is a smoking babe and literally, everyone is jealous of you.

Momo is a switch in bed but she’s going to be shy the first couple of times.

Honestly, her quirk would be really useful in bed because she could create any lingerie, toys, etc. that you could want.

She really enjoys lingerie in particular, even more so if it’s something she created with her quirk for you. Likes to use toys on you that she created too.

Momo is both a giver and a receiver. When she’s giving she gives 110% to make you comfortable and to make it pleasurable. When receiving she would get really needy and would squirm and tug on your hair.

At the beginning of the relationship, the sex is soft, sweet, and flirty but she wouldn't; mind getting a bit more kinky and dirty if her partner wanted it.

Momo would love to take baths with you ( her tub is huge too) and she loves to wash your back and hair. She might even get a little bold and steal some not-so-innocent touches. She would definitely take you to a private hot spring. She also has really good quality bath products and her body washes smell amazing!

Similarly, she loves having little spa dates and little self-care dates either at home or at an actual resort. If it's at home you guys paint face masks on each other, paint nails, braid hair, and that sort of thing while eating snacks and watching movies in your pj’s.

Momo likes being the big spoon the most but also will want to be the little spoon once in a while.

Momo knows how to waltz and you can not change my mind. Imagine waltzing with Momo to the Howl’s moving castle theme. She’ll also take you to the fancy parties that her family gets invited to or hosts.

Low key all I’m picturing right now is cute strawberry vanilla lesbians because I would date Momo 100%.

#momo yaoyozoru #momo headcanons #momo x reader #bnha yaoyorozu #yaoyorozu headcanons #yaoyorozu x reader #bnha #mha #bnha headcanons #mha headcanons #requests open

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1995 Animation Magazine article

After months of trying to find a library to supply this over interlibrary loan, I’ve finally managed to get a copy of the cover story from February 1995′s Animation Magazine, about Where on Earth. Aside from the truly cringetastic headline on the cover, the article itself is poorly written and just as poorly researched (for example, saying that Carmine appears on the cartoon), but it does have snippets from interviews with several execs at both Brøderbund and Dic.

A scanned copy of the article (featuring some concept art of Carmen, Ivy, Zack, and a nameless goon in regrettably low quality) is available in my online archive, or read the text (with some spelling and punctuation corrections) below the cut.

Lady in Red by Morrie Gelman, special to Animation Magazine

The commercial television version of Carmen Sandiego, the lady in the stylish red hat and shoes who steals national treasures such as all of the sushi in Japan is, surprisingly, the most successful program ever produced by DIC Entertainment. Maybe not so surprising, since with more than 4 million units sold since 1985, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, currently out in a junior version on CD-ROM, is computer software’s best-selling history and geography title ever.

Carmen is the first software character ever to make the leap to television. In addition to the DIC-produced Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? educational/entertainment series for Fox, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, a game show, is in its fourth season on PBS.

It was four years from the time Andy Heyward, president and C.E.O. of DIC, spotted Carmen as a computer game designed by Brøderbund Software to provide young people with exposure to world geography and cultures before it ever got on commercial television.

Heyward read a story about Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? in the business section of the Los Angeles Times. He went to the Northern California community of Novato, where Brøderbund Software is based, and met with company officials. He said at the time, “I would like to option the property,” and then took it over to CBS.

DIC had the property in development at CBS for three consecutive years. It was still in the running when Heyward had lunch with Margaret Loesch, president of Fox Children’s Network at the Big Boy restaurant in Burbank.

“CBS developed it and at the final bell decided that educational programming was too risky,” Heyward recalls.

At a NATPE in the early ’90s, Barbara Kriesman, the FCC attorney in charge of the Video Services Division, was the main speaker at a children’s seminar. The seminar was focused on compliance with the recently enacted Children’s Television Act requiring broadcasters to air programming that meets the educational and informational needs of children. Stations were told, in effect, they would lose their licenses if they did not comply.

It was clear that Fox had to protect itself. Margaret Loesch is a very competitive person. She was ready to take a chance.

Heyward told her of DIC’s developing Carmen Sandiego with CBS. She asked if it was picked up yet and he said, “No, it wasn’t.”

Loesch said Fox would pick up the series if it could have an exclusive.

According to Heyward, Loesch made “a big pitch” on why Fox would be a more competitive environment for Carmen Sandiego. Heyward listened and agreed, finally saying, “OK, let’s go.” The show made its debut on Fox’s Saturday morning line-up from 11:30 to noon last February as Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?

By Heyward’s evaluation, Carmen has been more successful than any “educational” show, ever, especially because “kids don’t think of it as an educational show.”

That it be highly entertaining was DIC’s hope and aspiration from the start.

“We work very hard to get a lot of stuff in there that kids learn from,” Heyward says. “The production has not only cel animation but computer graphics, source footage and live action.”

Heyward confirms that “Carmen Sandiego is far and away the most successful program we’ve ever produced.”

For Robby London, senior vice president, creative affairs at DIC, Carmen Sandiego is the company’s “flagship” program and one of his “favorite, favorite topics to talk about.”

While London admits that everybody always says that some show or another is “unique,” that label is totally valid for Carmen.

Some of the things that make Carmen unique are the many disparate production elements not often seen on Saturday morning television.

Carmen includes regular cel animation to carry the narrative forward. Silicon Graphics Inc.’s computer animation takes characters from place to place throughout the world, allowing viewers to learn about the places. Within the SGI platform, still photos are used, such as source footage of Franklin Delano Roosevelt making a speech, along all sorts of other visuals, including graphs.

Another component is “limited animation,” which is quick, little, perhaps 5-second, images of a rather silly animation that is in a completely different style from the regular cel animation. Live action appears throughout the episodes in terms of the players playing at home on the computer against Carmen Sandiego. This is the whole basis by which DIC tells the story.

Michael Maliani was executive producer and producer of Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? the first season of the show. With DIC currently working on the third season, Joe Barruso, who previously directed the show, is now producer.

Maliani, who was in at the earliest stages of development, remembers that “What we were trying to do was make something entertaining and educational. We wanted to be different. We really wanted to make it interesting to watch. That’s why we wanted to have so many elements.”

Kids like variety, Maliani contends. With that in mind, DIC decided to produce Carmen with different media, including standard cel animation, other computer graphics and some live-action added in. “We thought we could show the educational stuff without being boring,” Maliani explains. “We didn’t want to make the show a lecture. We wanted to weave the education into the plot.”

Like the computer game, the DIC series is full of visual and spoken clues about the mysteries Carmen Sandiego, her cunning cat Carmine and her gang of goofball thieves stealing such ambitious treasures as the roof off the Taj Mahal and statues from Easter Island. Viewers (players in the computer game) get help in trying to stop Carmen and her henchmen form the ACME Detective Agency. The DIC series (and now Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Junior Detective Edition on CD-ROM as well) features the young characters Zack and Ivy who report to The Chief. The plot of each episode (and the objective of the computer game) is to follow geography-based clues and “bag the bad guys, recover the stolen loot and put Carmen Sandiego and Carmine in the clink.”

Along the way, viewers learn such facts as the height and location of Mt. Everest, and that the Sphinx in Egypt has the body of a lion with the head and breast of a man.

“We knew we were going to fit right in the 6 to 11 age demographic,” explains Maliani, “but we wanted to make Carmen a little more sophisticated so we could get the older kids.”

A major difference between Carmen the computer game and the commercial TV series is in visualizing the capers. The computer game offers as a premise that the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal is stolen. DIC’s production team had to estimate the weight of the Taj Mahal and then figure out what it would take to lift it.

DIC’s researchers established that four Russian helicopters could hoist the estimated weight of the Taj Mahal roof.

The next problem was how to accomplish the feat. DIC’s solution? Use a laser to cut off the roof. Add hooks to it and lift it off.

“We had to figure this stuff out,” Maliani notes. “It’s kind of fake but almost real.”

London explains that many shows on Saturday morning have had a degree of pro-social values. One of the things that is different about Carmen from all these other shows, according to London, is that Fox and DIC took the “conservative high road” that pro-social is not sufficient to fulfill the mandate of the Children’s Television Act.

“Carmen can’t just show good moral values and teach little lessons in living,” he points out. “It must have a measurable curriculum that actually teaches information, not just lessons in living.”

Among the consultants on Carmen is Dr. Peter Kovaric, a professor at UCLA in the Graduate School of Education, who is also director of the school’s educational technology unit. Kovaric is an acknowledged expert on using technology, such as television, to teach kids.

He reviews all Carmen scripts and helps DIC’s production team conceptualize shows. “It’s an exemplary relationship,” affirms Kovaric.

“One of the very good things about Carmen is that it is a commercial venture and is reasonably successful. That may help lower the reluctance of broadcasters to try something new and different,” he observes.

DIC also employs Barbara Wong, a teacher and principal of Baldwin Middle School in the Alhambra (Calif.) school district. Wong credits the DIC production team with being “very concerned” about having quality programming for kids. “They’re very in tune with people like myself and very open.”

Carmen, she points out, “has a lot of elements in it that readily apply to a teaching situation.”

Wong explains that while Carmen is not a “surrogate teacher,” the show does quality as “a nice addendum – a nice resource to have.”

Wong gets screen credit as Curriculum Consultant. Kovaric is Educational Consultant.

According to London, Carmen, in addition to gaining an educational seal of approval, invariably wins its time period. In the Sept. 1993 to July 1994 Nielsen data, Fox’s Saturday morning line-up, which includes Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, X-Men, Bobby’s World, Tiny Toons, Taz-Mania, Eek the Cat and Carmen demonstrates the last is one of the top shows not only with kids 2 to 11 but with persons 6 to 17.

It averaged a 6.0 rating with kids 2 to 11 and 5.1 with the older demo, suggesting that as an educational program it’s holding its own handily against traditional animated entertainment, including action/adventure.

Another measure of Carmen’s appeal is that in the same Nielsen measured time-span, “the lady in the red hat” has more viewers than Beekman’s World and Bill Nye combined – not only with kids 2 to 11 but with persons 2 and over.

“It’s by no means a loss leader,” emphasizes London. “It’s not even number one by default. It really holds up Fox’s ratings.”

Maliani, who is senior vice president in charge of development, knows he risks sounding hokey but points out that in his 10 years with DIC he has wanted to try “to make a difference.” In Carmen Sandiego, he says, “we have a property where you could actually learn.”

In large measure, Maliani speaks for everyone connected with the Carmen Sandiego property when he comments: “This is the one show that really meant a lot to me and I gave it my all. I gave it everything I had and everything I could think of creatively. I wanted it to be special.”

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Carmen Sandiego began life as a computer game – a history, geography, educational title – by way of Brøderbund Software Inc., Novato, Calif., a diversified consumer software company. Founded by Douglas Carlston, Brøderbund is one of the hottest names in educational software publishing.

For the recent holiday season Brøderbund published Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Junior Detective Edition, an icon- and dialog-based CD-ROM product designated for 5- to 8-year-olds.

But Carmen Sandiego isn’t just a game. The software series inspired two TV shows for kids: DIC Entertainment’s animated adventure Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? On the Fox Kids Network, and the PBS game show, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? produced by WGBH Boston and WQED Pittsburgh.

Brøderbund constantly works at new ways to update the original product. Software titles include Where in the USA Is Carmen Sandiego?, Where in Space Is Carmen Sandiego?, Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in America’s Past Is Carmen Sandiego? in addition to the signature Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?

Brøderbund has creative input on every Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? script, but not necessarily every storyboard.

Ken Goldstein, publisher of Brøderbund’s Education and Entertainment Products Group, describes his company relationship with DIC Entertainment as “very healthy.”

He was deeply involved in the first season of the DIC/Fox series, establishing the working relationship and the new ground rules. Since then he’s passed on regular contact to his staff, yet still signs off on every set of script notes (drafts of every script are read by Brøderbund staff and every storyboard reviewed).

For the most part, the DIC series scripts are different from those used by Brøderbund, but there’s some synergy. Brøderbund has introduced a new character into its most recent software, Stretch the Crime Dog, described as “a lovable, clue-sniffing, crime-busting canine” who works for the ACME Detective Agency.

Reciprocally, the software is now using agents Zack and Ivy and The Chief from the DIC animated TV series.

“Carmen is a perennial for us,” notes Goldstein. “It really is an evergreen product, a premier intellectual property. I’m delighted to manage its existence.” According to Goldstein, Carmen Jr. will probably go Gold in the software business, which is 100,000 pieces, within a couple of months.

Brøderbund, Goldstein also reports, does a lot of licensing, including T-shirts, mouse pads and backpacks, among other items. Carmen is also very much an international product. Goldstein says Carmen software is “very big” in Spain and Mexico, and also especially popular in Israel.

There’s a Japanese version of Carmen, plus a cartridge version on Nintendo and Sega, which has not done as well as Brøderbund would like. “I don’t think it’s the right venue for that product,” Goldstein remarks.

Brøderbund is stepping up to a new level of international distribution on March 1, opening its own Brøderbund Europe office and publishing localized versions of new Carmen products from that time forward.

By Brøderbund’s design and demand, there are no guns or other weapons in the Carmen Sandiego TV show or software. The Carmen character does have henchmen, but, points out Goldstein, “it’s very much ‘Three Stooges.’ They botch things and they use such things as big suction cups, funny gadgets and outlandish vehicles, but there are never any guns, no bombs, no grenades, no violence. They never threaten the detectives. It’s all a game of wits.”

Brøderbund also has been very careful not to portray stereotypes, to make sure with the software that all different types of international cultures are reflected positively. DIC is equally sensitive about portraying stereotypes and respecting different cultures.

“Computers have revolutionized the teaching world, and now classrooms will never be the same,” suggests one reviewer of Carmen software.

“Programs like Carmen let students explore their own paths of learning,” points out another.

Morrie Gelman is the president of Ventures in Media, a market research, information packaging and television development firm.

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THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH EP 9, My Appreciation and How It Made Me Feel

The other person Gon would like to see first is Lady Noh. I appreciate all actors working in this series because they have a good chemistry with all characters involved here. Im a fan of Gon and Lady Noh relationship, reminds me of my grandmother. She is always so understanding but here when she says she knows everything, later we will found out that indeed she knows EVERYTHING. I love how she says (while looking at the flute, also the camera doing blurred shot to show the flute then Lady Noh was great) that she understand that Gon try to fulfill his destiny and this will be secret between both of them 🥺 The production team also have a good sense of connecting the mood with the music, because here we can here Maze as backsound and its match perfectly

Gon finally confront LSD, i have 1 fav line said by Gon here

Gon “How could you when you dont even have the guts nor the caliber?”

Damn this gave me chills. He is angry. And he arrested him.

Next we saw KSJ off duties to stay away from this mess and clear his heads. As i said before, i somehow found the relationship between this police and bar owner was special. They like enemy but they understand each other and the bar owner has somehow empathetic towards KSJ. He let KSJ used the place for a few days and served him nuts. KSJ still refusing the money though. The guitar sound makes me feel soft for them 🥺

1 of my fav scene of JY and JES having conversation before they switch place

JES “i know you care about King Arthur, but you cannot be more sincere as me to my siblings. King Arthur told me, that this is how i can protect my siblings”

JES did not even know that JY to Gon is as sincere as him to his siblings 🥺 also at the end of this scene JY actually worried what happen to JES, both doppelgänger has share some emotional connection 🥺

Gon is having a yearly review with PM. This whole scene was hilarious first of all we got to saw bored JES which is funny, then we saw PM crossing the line once again by asking when will Gon get married and she being honest of wanting to be a queen. Thank god Gon said he already proposed to someone 😎

One of underated scene in the series. Because in this conversation despite of being cute and soft (and the kiss too omg), we actually being told a very important information about time inside the in between 0 and 1

Gon “if i spend 1 day in there, two months flow by the outside”

JTE “then if you’re in there, you wont grow old”

Honorable mention for Gon words “even if i can have eternal life there, i will come to you” and JTE replied “dont think about coming to me, think about going together” 🥺

Gon continue his actual work to see all the security footage as he is try to locate LR. Instead he saw this cctv record written coming from 27/05/2022 . With JTE and yoyo boy in front of a book store, and as creepy as it gets, the yoyo boy inside the cctv are looking to Gon eyes suddenly, then we thunder came and create pain on Gon shoulder

Cracks also continue in LR side. LR knew about KSJ visiting Gon doppelgänger cinerarium. And inform that the police that visit the care center before is JTE. JTE now also looking for the 2G phone. Here i think LR assuming that the enemy side are now know what is LR doing and try to investigate it more. I love how finally LR realizing the cracks

LR “KSJ, the wrong move i made. JTE, the move i did not make”

Why KSJ is the wrong move he made? I assume because he took him to Korea while he is a child and did not even teach him or at least try to keep him close and made him a bad guy? Child has potential to develop a character which will be going againts him when he grow up and it is now kind of look like that and in liaise to that move he did not make, JTE, both ksj and jte are connected in a family like relationship. Which what makes KSJ now.

Gon was looking for the bookstore he found at the cctv record. Ho pil did not found it anywhere. Instead we got to see Prince Buyeong visited the bookstore ahead. Seriously i love this transition from Gon scene to this scene because its connected and im totally shock. And keep thinking, why prince buyeong could came to this non existed book store

Then we came to this heartbreaking conversation between 2 man speaking about fate and all going towards the new year. What a deep deep words, magnificent cinematography, incredible color, Maze as the backsound. PERFECTION.

LG “Uncle, do you believe in fate? People usually tell fate to move aside and challenge it. Should i fight againts it?”

PB “You can never know what happen in life. But if there us a place you want to reach even if your life may be at risk, this is fate. The footsteps you take by risking your whole life is whats fate. Is there a place you want to reach?”

LG “yes there is”

PB “then you just have to go there. You dont need to fight. I hope there is a beautiful lady there”

LG “if i find this solution, i will visit you again with a woman who argues that the earth is flat”

PB “yes, i will be waiting, pyeha”

Then the sunset came, i cried. Not gonna lie.

This scene is a whole new level up for this series, i love that its also very poetic. Well done.

New Year is coming. Time stops. LR is in Corea. Walking very chill on the street, little that he knows. LG already recognize his FACE. LG need to thank JTE because he suddenly remember what she said “Then if you’re in there, you wont grow old” 😱

I love how we got to see them going pass through each other first before they both facing each other. And the music!!! And the way Gon cries “TRAITOR LEE RIM” . Standing applause 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

How it made me feel:

Wow. What an episode. At this point im shock on how its getting darker and darker. I thought it will be some kind a usual romance story but it was more than that. KES really took it to another level. Also i remember before i watch eps 10, i rewatch eps 7-9 once just to keep track on what is happening and also try to see better whether i missed anything. It was so fun. Also i realize that the editing was getting better and better. Every scenes keeps getting me attached and also making me feel deeper emotion to it. Whatever message or feelings that they try to convey, conveyed well. Salute 🍷 Also the acting and chemistry from all the characters were great. I cant even say any words, i haven’t found anyone even with a small role acting bad. I need to also give applause to the casting director.

What makes me extremely curious probably whether KSJ will be bad or not. Last time i doubted Prince Buyeong, but until eps 9 i can safely said that he is on Gon side. I put my faith in him crossed my fingers. But how about KSJ? He is still running away. My heart pumped. Back then i think “Thank God eps 10 is just tomorrow” i havent really acted like this to a series for a long time, but 2020 gave me dark and tkem. Both are similar yet very different, both are amazing.

#the king eternal monarch #tkem #kim go eun #lee min ho #woo do hwan #jung eun chae #kim kyung nam #lee jung jin #kim eun sook #kdrama

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