#The New Kid on the Block: {Ben Hanscom}

[marshbevvie]

We tried to do a fancy photoshoot and beyond our parents using it as their screensavers (my new guardians, technically, after he was arrested and taken away) it honestly just looks like we’re about to release the best album you’ve heard this year. Does this make us the.. New Losers on the Block?

(No. It doesn’t. And thanks, Bill, for letting me stand all important— Bill’s on the tallest rock because he’s the leader, but he made me stand in front like I’m leading the charge because “B-b-bev, it’s your Tumblr account after all that you’ll probably post this to”.)

[mercsandmonsters]

Tag Dump #3: Male Muses

Let's get these guys tagged.

[brynnterpretations]

WHAT MUSIC THE LOSERS CLUB LISTENS TO ☻

Ben Hanscom

Ben loves sentimental ‘80s pop and boy bands, with his favorite artists being New Edition, New Kids on the Block, and The Jets. It sounds good, is catchy, and most of all, resonates with Ben — say what you want about that sort of music, but the tracks are undeniably well-written (even if corny in today’s standards), and Ben loves it for the artistry and sound. Plus, the singers always look really cool.

Beverly Marsh

Bev loves female-fronted classic rock, with her favorite artists being Blondie, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and The Runaways. After her mother passed of breast cancer when Bev was three, the only music record she’d left behind was The Runaways’ self-titled debut album, and she listened to  it religiously. Because of that, she developed a taste for rock and alternative music led by women, and her room is chock-full of Stevie Nicks posters. 

Bill Denbrough

Bill loves folk and psychedelia, with his favorite artists being Donovan, Jefferson Airplane, and Harry Nilsson. Bill likes music that he can appreciate the lyrics of yet still “turn off his brain to”, and especially enjoys ones that are intertwined with nature (whether it’s the songwriting or the “feel” of the song). 

Eddie Kaspbrak

Eddie loves ‘60s doo-wop, with his favorite artists being . Eddie. Because he’s so sheltered that even the radio is off limits to him, Eddie grew up on older music, but he likes it — it reminds him of Coca-Cola, summer bike rides with the rest of the Losers, and sunny days. Admittedly, Eddie also is a big fan of ‘60s girl bands like The Shirelles, but he tries to hide it due to Richie being an ass. 

Mike Hanlon 

Mike loves classic rock with blues influences, with his favorite artists being Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and Muddy Waters. Mike was raised on the 20th-century blues powerhouses by his family — AKA Charley Patton, Robert Johnson, and Son House — and his music taste reflects that. He is a huge music guy, and takes special care of all his vinyls. 

Richie Tozier

Richie loves funky, upbeat new wave, with his favorite artists being DEVO, Oingo Boingo, and Walls of Flesh. Basically, he likes fun, textured music that stimulates his thirteen-year-old brain, with interesting lyrics that range from humorous to absolutely nonsensical. In contrast to Mike, while Richie loves music, he does not take care of his equipment, and has fried his Sony CD player from the sheer force he used to blast “Dead Man’s Party” through it. 

Stan Uris

Stan loves “big band” and swing music, with his favorite artists being Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong. Stan-the-Man, ever prim and proper, has always been attracted to more sophisticated music, but still likes the fun, jazzy stuff that his favorite musicians offer — see “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Frank Sinatra, one of his all-time favorites.

[incorrect-losers]

Richie: If I say you’re amazing, you are. We really need to work on your self esteem. Come on say it!

Ben: I’m not gonna say it

Richie: Say it, Hanscom. Or I’ll tell everyone you’re a New Kids on the Block fanboy

Ben: Okay- okay! …ain’t no party like the Hanscom party cause the Hanscom party don’t stop

Richie: There it is! How’d that feel, Haystack?

Ben: Stupid

Richie: Well then say it in your head until it sounds smart

Richie: That’s your mantra, now go talk to her

[missriddle03]

Mike: What do you say on the phone?

Eddie:Hello? Germs can't be passed through a phone, right??

Beverly: yes?

Richie: *fake coughs*

Stanley: Stanley uris

Ben: new kids on the block is now on the phone

Bill: No Georgie is dead this is his brother bill

[bradbradleyart]

Dont fuck with the new kids

[softstanuris]

ben hanscom (is getting dirt shoved into his mouth)

inspired by @trashmouthkid!! whose lovely poetry about the losers club makes me feel delightedly feral 

[sloppy-biich]

it has been 4 YEARS and i still don’t understand bevs line when she sees them helping ben where she’s like “are you sure they got the right stuff ?” please is it a new kids on the block reference??? that’s the only thing i could think it would be and i know nothing about them ? help ?

[that-damn-clown-movie]

I hate going to the kitchen and finding out I'm the only snack in the house.

Ben "New Kid on the Block" Hanscom

(The Loser's Club 3/12)

[space-is-out-there]

[i-think-we-are-umbrella-academy]

I think the biggest thing that we aren’t talking about from IT chapter 2, was that in Ben’s flashback, Pennywise as Beverly named all the New Kids on the Block members.  

[stanley-uries]

you sure they got the... right stuff... to fix you up?

[geniedocroe]

since it: chapter two is coming out and i love nkotb, i hope that they’re mentioned MANY times

[florvasc]

Beverly, holding a New Kids On The Block album: *looks at Ben* Honey, New Kids On The Block? Really?

Ben: They were just giving those away at the store...

Beverly: *stares*

Ben: ...in exchange for money.

[fhendur]

Benverly - IT (2017) "Please don't go girl." That's the name of another New Kids on the Block song....

[1988andy]

some IT kids winter/holiday icons!!!

edit: yes you can use these with credit lmao I forgot to add