#I need to read about my blorbos for the millionth time

[leonthetransboi]

I WAS GONNA READ MY FUCKING BEDTIME STORIES BUT MY LOVER (ao3) HAS GONE OFF TO WAR (undergoing maintenance). WHY HAS GOD FORSAKEN ME!

[ulubionywuja]

what historical blorbos are we talking. from how long ago they're supposed to be is like 1920s good enough? what are yours?

My main historical blorbo is Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817), then there's king Jan III Sobieski (1629-1696), a secondary blorbo, but I treat him kinda like a silly uncle (and it started from a joke). I'm also a casual Anna Pustowójtówna (1838-1881) enjoyer, so it's all over the place when it comes to the eras they come from. I must add, I don't idolise them, especially the first two, they had flaws. When it comes to Kościuszko I'm absolutely obsessed and read about him every day. It started from another friend who was researching him, and I got interested too. I feel like some publications portray him as an absolute angel with no flaws, which, like, no, not really, but nobody is flawless. I just kinda vibe with the guy, bro was anti-racist, anti-monarchy and generally tried to help people in need, so Jewish people, peasants, Black people, women etc. Also he liked to draw (and I like to draw too), was very socially awkward and then had what seemed like a charming villain era after getting emotionally hurt for a millionth time (and then got awkward again). The problem with him is, we know a lot, but not everything. There's a lot of speculating. Bro had some weak moments, but I feel like I wouldn't do 1/10 of what he did if I was as traumatised and paranoid as he often was. He seemed like a very delicate person actually.

When it comes to the king guy, it started from a painting in the museum I work in. Bro had a typical nobleman haircut (something like an undercut but baroque era) and a moustache, like most Polish men at the time. During a museum tour I called him an "uncle looking guy". Then my coworkers decided to call me "uwuja" (uwu uncle) and that's how it started. Also he probably made a bouquet of potato flowers for his wive.

The third blorbo is a fucking badass and I love her. She used a nickname "Michał Smok'' (Michael Dragon) to fight with the soldiers during the 1863 January Uprising in occupied Poland. Girl was a beast and I admire her greatly.

Also every time I said "Poland'' I meant Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Also #2. My coworkers have historical blorbos who were born in the 1950s. Every blorbo is good. (except like Nazis. Or literal Stalin and shit like that)

Also #3. My bestie made me a Kosciuszko necklace using an old coin, hope you like it