#STAN TWINS

[spleenthecat]

"oh i love sea grunks because they both work out all of their problems together and have clear communication!" WRONG. i love sea grunks because you know that both of them are getting thrown overboard multiple times a week because stan stole fords glasses, then ford made jokes about stans fanfiction, then stan shot back about fords fanfiction, then ford stole stans glasses in retaliation. and in the process of trying to tackle ford, stan throws them both overboard and afterwards they sit on the deck facing opposite directions, pouting, while looking like sad wet cats.

then they get over it, the exact same thing happens 2 days later and the cycle repeats.

[emmabirb8]

[misteria247]

SFDGDGDFDFDFDFDGDGDGDGF-

THEY FUCKING KILLED THEM AND THE BEST PART????

THEY MUTUALLY AGREE TO ROB THEM I'M FUCKING HOWLING

[joicecubes]

was recently rewatching this scene and… god the way ford looks at him here…

it’s this level of softness we don’t really see on him a lot in his next few episodes, especially when he’s interacting with stan. like yeah, in a moment here he’ll tell stan he needs to get out of his house by the end of the summer, but its like he’s giving himself a second to really take in the sight of his brother. it’s been 30 years. he’s seeing him again for the first time in decades, they’ve both grown and aged without each other. ford just told stan he looks like their dad and he’s watching as stan denies it and laughs and elbows him like the old days, and for a moment ford just looks at him. with this gentleness. he forgets to be mad just to soak in the reality that he’s here again. with stan.

it’s shortlived obviously. and his grudge kicks in a minute later as the extra reality that his house has been transformed into a tourist trap and his identity has been stolen sets in. but that small moment :( ugh how much he must’ve missed him :( it kills me :((

[pix-writes]

The post of Ford being naturally affectionate haven't leave my mind omg but (in your opinion) what about the other way? What would happen if the reader is casually affectionate to the Stan's? Rubbing their hand on their back, leaning their head to his shoulders, briefly touching their hair, etc

I think they are both naturally affectionate, it comes out in them in little ways. But omg if someone did it to them?! Absolutely flustered! I think we've seen a lot from the series and so forth to suggest that both of them don't quite know what to do when someone turns the tables on them, and is geniunely interested in them.

(rest under cut)

Stanley loves it, he'll not think too much of you putting an arm around him or something small like that, but more affectionate touching (e.g your hand rubbing his back) without him somehow initiating it? He's a mess, he's not used to it and gets flustered in the beginning! He panics just a teensy bit and if you ask if he's okay or try to stop the touch he'll reassure you its fine, but he's doing a bad job at maintaining that smooth, confident facade, for sure ^^'

He'll make a few little jokes about it if he feels too startled about you initiating casual affection, even ones that are a little flirty, cause he does like it, he's just not used to it. (like "woah there, toots! hands off the merchandise!" or "you feel that? that's made of husband material!" *wink wink*) xD

He may even confess he doesn't think he'll ever get used to it, which (un)fortunately for him only spurs you on to do it as much as possible. (On a sadder note, I think Stanley has gone without so much affection, especially romantically, or has been used to things going badly in the past, that he might have some moments he's suspicious that you have ulterior motives. But I think, since having the twins over for the summer and reconnecting with his brother he'd be less jumpy/paranoid.)

But he likes a little bit of PDA, Stan's heart will swell with pride and affection at some of those touches, especially if you lean your head on his shoulder, link your arm through his, those sorts of things. It feels 'gentlemanly' to him, like when he used to go to the pictures as a kid, where the young lead would 'court' girls in the movies he watched. I mean, he watches the duchess approves, this man has a romantic streak! Just don't call him a sap, he'll never admit to it. Though, after a while he'll lean into it, and when he does he'll 'get you back' for being affectionate to him, like when you came up to kiss him on the cheek when he had a lull in the tour he was doing? Expect 'revenge' in the form of being teased mercilessly

(the kissing exchange rate is exceptionally high, so now you will receive 5 kisses back! The next day it's 10 kisses, 'why is it so high', you say? inflation ya know? but then stan forgets to count and is like 'ah, screw it!' and drops the play act to properly smooch you <3 if dipper and mabel are around to see these antics they will voice how gross this is haha)

Stanford is more or less the same, in that he has gone without such affection for long periods of time, even if he had friends in other dimensions. Man is more touched starved and not as open (initially) to casual affection from someone, but once he becomes more familiar with you, he would be naturally affectionate too! It catches him off guard a lot more in comparison to his brother, though, he's still adjusting a little to 'normal' life, so its best to make sure he's aware that you're going to touch him as the contact might make him literally jump, out of pure instinct!

He's definitely flustered and surprised that someone else is initiating touch/affection with him, at first he is a little bewildered and feels insecure, he's out of his depth as he feels like doesn't know how to reciprocate and he hates the feeling; he feels bad because he is touch starved some of the time he becomes touch averse. (He'll have to bite the bullet and communicate that it's okay, instead of having an internal meltdown; he's been healing well from the past, so he'll quickly realise this is needed.)

So, he settles into welcoming it, he may be out of practice but it's nice to have someone who is comfortable around him so much that they would want to rest a head on his shoulder or hold his hand or let him hug them. That's just what friends do and he will start to trust and feel safer around you more, for the casual affection you show.

He's a little more reserved than his brother, but nevertheless he does like the attention - especially in public, though he's not really one for PDA, he likes holding your hand.

Just might take him a while to fully realise when its romantic vs platonic, potentially, but if you're already in the romantic zone, I think he'd be a lot more aware that you're being affectionate and he'd still have times he'll blush because of it and get all dreamy-eyed since he's not used to it, but also he just loves the reassurance your physical touch gives him that you love him too! He definitely confesses at points that he doesn't know if he'll ever get used to the casual affection you give to him so easily, will sometimes even apologise for being caught off guard by your affection. Does (rarely) get a little annoyed by your affection when he's absorbed in his work becuase he doesn't want to be distracted ^^' but that's only because physical touch is actually a strong love language for him, he tends to feel like he's been switched off or short circuiting when you rub your hand across his back or through his hair, he'll never finish those equations now! hehehe

(have you ever seen those tiktoks where someone is like asking my nerdy bf about *insert interest here* whilst wearing something revealing, or something along those lines and they get all flustered and trip over htier words? yeah, that's Ford! He'll make a good attempt at trying to be composed at first tho, but it's ultimately gonna fail!)

[hubbabubbagumpop]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

[triauds]

Cringe but free monster falls art for halloween

[talekinesis]

It just occurred to me that there's two buildings the Stan Twins share names with that also sort of fit their personalities

Stanford University - A Private University in California

Stanley Hotel - A Haunted Hotel that draws in thousands of tourists who wanna see a ghost

[cryptic-underground]

Misc. Stan doodles ft. Some Ford.

Bonus drawing under the cut, (tw; ommetaphobia):

A redraw of a drawing I did when I was 9-10 years old. Wanted to give it another wack at it! Especially since I can draw better now, I'll find the OG in the morning. I'm lazy lol

None eye version:

[imagination-phantom]

Day 31! Happy Halloween!🎃

I can’t believe I finished inktober~

[nowimjustastranger]

i love love love the idea of a ford going around saving random stans from around the multiverse. like some kind of head to toe covered guardian angel. be not afraid (dressed incredibly ominously)

Ford is absolutely dressed to intimidate, covered from head to toe in black with red accents.

He has totally had a kid Stan burst into tears at the sight of him before. Ford has never removed his helmet so fast in his life, frantically yanking it off of his head. It was easy to calm the kid down though, distracting the child from his fear by showing off his hands. Stan had calmed right down, grabbing Ford's gloved hand to examine his six fingers with open wonder as he babbled about his brother between sniffles.

After that, if Ford knows that he's gonna approach a kid Stan during a stressful situation, he'll preemptively remove the helmet.

[zhenjia]

I honestly wonder if anyone has made an au about ford and stan both going into portal

[misteria247]

2012 Shermie Pines residence:

Shermie Pines never claimed to be a smart man. But he wasn't no fool either. Especially when it came to his sneaky grandchildren. For the past few weeks now, he'd noticed Dipper and Mabel acting a bit suspicious to put it bluntly. Shared looks and whispered conversations between them, and the too wide smiles they'd put on when he confronted them. It was obvious that they were hiding something. He just didn't expect it to be this.

Shermie stood in front of the kitchen sink, washing a few dishes while he listened to his son talk. The younger man was talking about sending the twins somewhere for the upcoming summer holidays while he and his wife started the proceedings of their divorce. The older gentleman let out a hum before asking.

"Any ideas as to where you're gonna send the little rascals? And who you're sending them with?"

Shermie's son let out a noise passing a few mugs towards him.

"Well, funnily enough Dipper and Mabel already have a place they're wanting to go. That one place you talk about in those silly spooky stories. Uh Gravity Falls I think-"

The younger man didn't even finish before the sound of a mug shattering in the sink startled him. Shermie blinked in surprise, staring at the mug he'd just dropped. Trying to process what he'd just heard. A sense of unease filled him. Gravity Falls, Oregon. Of all the places to want to spend the summer, that's where his grandchildren wanted to go. Suddenly, their sneaky behavior made sense. Shermie took a shaky breath, focusing instead on cleaning up ceramic glass. If he was honest with himself, he should have seen this coming. After all, Shermie was the one who told them stories about the place. And of the broadcasting station that was once a big hit in the 80s. It was natural that they'd want to check it out. After all, his little rascals were always going on adventures and solving mysteries.

'Just like Stanford and Stanley. Always curious, even when it wouldn't do them any good....'

He thought his heart aching at the thought of his younger brothers. He felt himself drift as he recalled them, their memories still crystal clear to him even after thirty years. Thirty years since he and his ma had lost them. Since Gravity Falls had taken them from them, leaving no trace behind.

'And now Mabel and Dipper wanted to go there.'

The reality of it made his stomach drop. Meanwhile his son, oblivious to his father's turmoil continued on.

"Honestly dad, we've both done research on the place and it seems perfect. It's small, not a lot of crime or anything and it's out in the grand wide open. Giving them plenty of space to run around. Me and their mom are considering it, and we were wondering if maybe you'd like to accompany them....?"

His son trailed off looking at him. Shermie stayed silent, debating on his next course of action. He could say no, could cut this all in the bud. It would be the smart thing to do. But......

Flashes of Stanley's smiling face and of Stanford's starry eyed gaze appeared then disappeared. Again leaving him aching something fierce. Shermie Pines never claimed to be a smart man, and he was no fool. But when it came to his family......well he may as well be incredibly stupid.

".....Alrighty. I'll accompany the kids, got nothing better to do anyway."

The oldest Pines said earning a relieved look from his son.

"Ah thank you dad! I really appreciate it, me and the missus will cover the expenses and-"

And as his son rambled on, Shermie felt a sense of dread and anticipation consume him. He knows it was a long shot possibly seeing his brothers after all these years. Especially when he and his ma and Mrs. Mcgucket had failed in locating them all those years ago. But perhaps going there would help him move on. Maybe after all these years Sherman Pines could finally have some closure.

If only the world made it that easy......

[embryoblast]

And then they sailed the world and lived happily ever after

[mizie-izie]

Yall really need to stop comparing, hating, and trying to pint the stans to each other

Like yall are no better than filbrick

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