censored since i don't talk about characters until submissions close
i cannot stress enough you can just submit anyone you'd like and try to convince me personally this guy deserves to get in. i don't want to make decisions on who does and doesn't count until i'm actually forming the brackets. literally don't worry about it. there are 0 consequences for submitting a guy i ultimately decide doesn't count. literally just go for it
to actually answer your question if you are still nervous tho. yes this character is literally just some guy. you can ignore the fandom
the concept of a "blorbo" is so funny to me linguistically because it is such a specific word describing such a specific set of opinions and emotions, a word with multiple different connotations depending on how its used, a word that is slang specific to a internet microcommunity that needed a much more specific word than existed previously, and also a word that I feel can never be explained out loud to a normal non-tumblr regular old person without sounding like a total lunatic
Are we allowed to submit songs that we’ve translated on our own, or only make requests?
You can definitely submit songs you've translated! That's been....actually, I can't think of when someone requested a song be translated, most if not all that's been sent me has been a translation. So yes, and thank you!
Despite all appearances otherwise, I'm still (like barely) alive. I'm actually all caught up with the anime right now and there is just so much I've been needing to scream into the electronic void talk about. (I've even got screenshots/gifs for most of it, it's just a matter of finding a time when work doesn't drain every inch of my health by the end of day.)
But I didn't stop by to complain! No, I just wanted to share a minor clip from one of the more recent episodes. Nothing big or spoilery or anything, promise. It's just this small, otherwise unimportant, entirely missable scene....
You know, the one with Zoro being so unbelievably sexy that I haven't once stopped thinking about it in DAYS.
Just look at him! That smirk! (Are they sure Enma is the sharpest blade because that smile could cut right through a Mihawk's cold, haki infused heart.) Actually, you don't even have to look at him, that voice alone is easily more powerful than Gears 1 through 3 (and hey, I won't claim it could take on the god-like powers of Gear 4, we don't really have enough material to judge. Oh, here's an idea! Let's put them both in front of Law, see which one destroys him faster. I don't care if Gear 4 is Buggy-Bunny-But-The-Rock, The Rock still has to wind up his punches. But that look directed right at you? The devastation is likely immediate and irreversible.)
Like, the way he starts out almost defeated, the gravity and soberness in that initial "No" as he turns to face this seemingly unbeatable force. He's put the weight of Luffy's dream and the promise he's made to his captain on winning this battle, and taken along with how serious and direct he's been with Franky so far it helps create an expectation we're going to see that determined, unemotional, unbending Zoro from Thriller Bark or his battle with Kaido. He'll probably say something somehow very self centered while appearing selfless with that grave steeliness he gets when he's resolved against all odds like, "No, I have to do this alone" or "No, what good am I as a swordsman if I can't do this for my crew and our captain?" or if he wanted to go with the typical overly dramatic swordsman tone: "No, Luffy is trusting me - to defeat this man, and make him king of the pirates!" And we'd all swoon because even though Luffy's default introduction/greeting/phrase to yell out regardless of the circumstances is, "My name is Luffy D Monkey and I'm going to be the king of the pirates!" when it's someone else saying it, fans get all emotional. Especially if it's one of the core characters who has a reputation as being more mature or is typically more reserved and private or is, I don't know, someone who tends not to waste his breath correcting stupid people who are being stupid because what does Zoro he care what these nobodies think, Zoro he knows with unshakeable certainty that what Luffy says is true and has enough confidence in both his captain and his own abilities that other's opinions aren't worth addressing.
And even though Zoro turning all seriousness and focused marks some amazing moments in battles, the way that at the last second he is staring straight ahead at this natural disaster level foe and that smile just cuts across his face, completely slicing through that more serious mask Zoro sometimes wears to reveal that bloodlust and pure unadulterated love of the challenge is so absolutely gorgeous and perfect and satisfying.
Like, yeah, of course I love when Zoro gets all Business-Only, For-My-Crew-Name-And-Captain and just doesn't back down or lose focus because he understands this is something he has to do and only he can take on this fight. It fills me with so many, many emotions all of which Zoro is doggedly ignoring because it's all about The Fight but in my heart I know it's because he feels so much for his friends that he's decided that this is his role on the crew to act as both attack and guard dog and take/deal the hits they can't. Beautiful.
But man, oh, man, can anything beat when Zoro goes full "fucking brat who thought learning to hold a katana between his teeth and stumbling his way through a handful of forgettable bounties meant that when the worldwide champion, a warlord, a man so unmatched he's become bored of the very art he master just happened to be passing by he immediately thought to himself, yeah, I'm MORE than ready to kick this asshole off his throne. Hell, just last week I was stabbed and nearly killed by some shitty clown but look how that turned out. I can take on anyone, this bastard included. For fuck's sake he's only got one sword. Fucking amateur."? And whose sole reaction to having his chest sliced in half was, "yo, captain, if you've got a fucking problem with me being fucking UNSTOPPABLE speak up while you can because after this, it's all kicking ass all the time."?
Like, man, you are one cocky little idiot. Never change.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, and 22 for the ask meme to start?
Thanks for the ask! I just picked the 2nd ask meme you suggested as the 1st one has gotten me relatively confused
Anyhow, here are my answers!
1. Elisa Gaxio
2. Female, She/Her
3. 26 yrs old
5. A cat named Pallas, based on the real Pallas cat (also referred as a 'manul')
6. In my Stardew universe, things considered supernatural are more prominent (such as magic and elves). The rivalry between Humans and Elves is notorious in Zuzu city, although it wasn't anything significant, she did not enjoy getting centered around that as she's mainly uninterested, wishing to live a more secluded and peaceful lifestyle, she decided to move to the valley. Although she isn't very fond of the farmwork itself, the effort is well worth it as it keeps her financially secure (with the benefit of having cooking ingredients to experiment with)
7. Alex & Gus!
8. N/A
9. Victor Jenkins <3
19. Winter, she appreciates the absence of farm work so she's able to prioritize other things
22. Fishing & Artisan! She enjoys discovering new things
I know it's more astral/esoteric or whatever with how the Emperor sees the party (probably), but to me the idea that it's just like a hotline to the groups tadpoles and minds is hilarious. The tadpoles just feeding the emperor whatever stray thoughts they consider important or misadventures you're dragging the party on instead of focusing on the important plan...
Was wondering if I should but I decided I think ill update the rules because well its more interesting
1: to the people I said no to for the Finch's in to kill a mockingbird, your free to submit them as well, preferably with an explaining on why they belong
2: the same goes for the dragon person, ill count them as long as you can provide i reason they should be counted
3: brennan lee mulligan is going to be an exception, not completely sure how to make him a mascot without changing my xiao pfp that I don't want to do so even being real he will be allowed into the competition
I really hope this didn't mess it up for anyone, but I think if someone can make a good argument on why a character deserves a spot they should be allowed to submit them