#askbee

[thatbennybee]

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW FUN FAIR SURPRISE VIDEO!!!?!? OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERD!!!!!!!!

YES AND IT WAS A BRANCH CENTERED ONE I WIN I WIN I AM THE BRANCH CEO FOR A REASON THIS VIDEO WAS FOR ME

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not particularly but i do feel like we are in odd times for example things even pre pandemic seemed more normal but current times are just crazy and dont make no sense. i think something did happen way back in the mid 00s and we just didnt notice it.

Assuming this is in response to my energy shift post,

That's an interesting take. I agree that life has been strange since the pandemic, however, the shift I'm feeling is so much bigger than that. It's hard to explain. Ooh, I'd love to hear what makes you think we missed in the mid 00's!

[thatbennybee]

do brozone parents have a design?

Ya I drew Tulip all the way back in December 2023 but I recently redrew her and then finally drew Twig

I feel like there needs to be a brozone parents with red/pink hair bc the blues and purples make sense bc of Rosiepuff and then the dominance of blue between the brothers. But also, yellow and blue makes green, red and blue makes purple, and purple and red makes a pinkish magenta color!! Boom, Brozone color theory!! :D

Plus, everyone always leaves Floyd out!! That red/pink had to come from somewhere!!

Btw I love the Half Rock Troll Branch theory

Plus on the Brozone website, all the older bros have some form of Rock music as their favorite genres listed sooooo :3 Rock dad!! Yay cool lookin parents! Too bad they're deadbeats!! 🤪

Also old art below if you wanna see it ⬇️

I didn't change much, I just made her a little chubbier and shifted the palette just a tad!! (Also I have a strong HC that JD was a mama's boy and it's where his need to show off/impress comes from)

[thatbennybee]

ChordStriker!AU Q&A

I'm doing a bit of a Q&A about my ChordStriker!AU on insta after sharing this teaser WIP, so I figured I'd present some of the questions here! (Feel free to ask more btw!)

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Rock!Poppy

Q: "Is Poppy's family (Peppy & Viva) still with her since the Bergens didn't attack them?"

A: Peppy is with her, but he is confused/in mental decline like canon King Thrash was. Viva is missing. Poppy was old enough to remember her.

Q: "Will Viva play somewhat of a role in this AU?"

A: Yes, she's had a much bigger impact on Poppy's life, even till this day even though she's been missing for many years now. Poppy has never stopped looking for her.

Q: "Is King Peppy still a liar in your AU?"

A: Nah, he's normal. Sometimes hating him with my entire being is hard, so he gets to be a good dad this time. He's just not all there mentally so Poppy is more like his caretaker now.

Q: "Poppy's relationships don't last long because she gets bored... So how long is Branch going to last?"

A: The Rat Pack (Snack Pack) is wondering the same thing, but Poppy's never used the bf/gf/partner labels before meeting him which is strange... 👀

Q: "Does Poppy still party?"

A: She's a total party animal! Her parties are even more intense than a Pop Troll party since Rock Trolls are pretty extreme. LOL

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Pop!Barb (Barbie)

Q: "What does Barb look like?"

A: For now, this is her design, it might change once I have time to draw her digitally.

Q: "Does this mean Barb has to go through the events of Trolls 1?"

A: Nope, Barb never befriends Bridget because they have never met. They have found a way to remain undetected in the forest. (Thanks to Branch’s constant nagging about safety)

Q: "How does Barb's gang look? Is there any significant differences in their dynamics?"

A: I haven't had time to finish them all, but here's some of them for now. There's more members of The Lunch Rush, but this is all I have for now!

Val Thundershock → Valentina Wondershock.

Only Queen Barbie calls her Val. She is very optimistic & loves to sing & dance! She's Barbie’s right-hand troll, BFFL & knows everything about her. They have a very... "close" relationship. ;] She's a popstar who's managed by Demo and loves to help make Pop Village a happier place.

Riff

He's a university student studying to be an engineer. He's very soft spoken, doesn't like to make a fuss and is probably the nicest guy around. He's quite close to Barbie and sees her as an older sister. He's actually on friendly terms with Branch. His favorite treat is lollipops. 🍭

Carol

But you can call her Carrie! Everyone does. She's a bit of a diva, loves to look good & dull things bore her. She will ignore anything that doesn't catch her eye, even trolls. Best to be looking your very best!

Sid Fret

Just call him Sid, no need to be so formal. He is every trolls dream guy and he knows it! He's a great roller derby racer and loves the attention trolls give him. Sure, he's a little self-absorbed, but he's a very loyal friend.

Demo

Not much has changed about Demo. He's perfect as he is <3 He's just a little more excitable & cutesy than before. He cares about Valentina a lot & they are very close friends.

Petra

She is the blueprint, she's the moment, she's everything. A model, actress, singer, you name it, she can do it. She's perfect... Who doesn't want to be her?

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Branch

Q: "How different is Branch in this AU vs canon Branch?"

A: He is the same Branch essentially, just without the development he gains at the end of Trolls 1 & so-on. None of it occurred, so he is still grey, miserable & a recluse. He helped Barb to come up with a plan to keep everyone safe after nagging & warning her for ages, but after that, he returned to his bunker & is still not well-liked by the village.

Q: "Does she know Branch's whole past? If she does, what was her reaction?"

A: Not sure if you meant Barb or Poppy, so I'll answer for both. Barb—no. I don't think she'd ever find out, and she's also not the type to ask. Their personalities clash a bit too much, she stays out of his way like he asks her to.

For Poppy—I think it would come up naturally in conversation after a while when Branch feels more comfortable sharing. Poppy isn't the type to pry, but makes it clear that it's out of understanding, not a lack of caring. She can tell that he is closed off for a reason. She relates to that. I think she'd be beyond pissed once he told her, though.

Q: "Will Branch's brothers be in this?"

A: Yes, but Floyd will be getting the bigger role this time.

Q: "How quickly does Branch fall for Poppy? I'm sure the answer is yes, but is he happy?"

A: I'd say he's quite guarded in the beginning. He is cautious around her for the first few weeks, but he starts to come around once he picks up on Poppy being emotionally guarded herself.

Things move quickly once their walls come down around each other, & a mutual understanding is there. Poppy fell for him first. (At least, that's what Branch lets her believe, as it was love at first sight for him, but he'd never tell her that; she'd get a big head about it.)

[thatbennybee]

Do you think CS poppy tattoos the name of Branch on her

Yeah she ran outta room on her arms so it's on her lower back

She probably has it tattooed a million zillion times elsewhere too but she won't say where so I guess we may never know 😐 this is the one she shows off tho

[thatbennybee]

Hey Benny, a new Trolls music video came out today! Any thoughts on it?

It was lowk ass quality wise BUT IDC BC WE WERE FED

OMG I LOVE BRANCH AND VIVA BFF CRUMBS YOU CAN'T CONVINCE ME THAT THEY AREN'T CLOSE NOW AHHH LOOK AWW THE BESTIES EVER THE IN LAWS BEING IN PERFECT FAMILY HARMONY (heh)

[thatbennybee]

Do you do art commissions?

Yeah I do! If you're looking for something more detailed or complete, lemme know, but I'm offering these rn!!

I also appreciate donos, I'm really burnt out and working all the time so anything helps!

[thatbennybee]

Hii 👋

I'm new to the trolls Fandom (not new to the franchise by any means XP )

I really love your trolls art! :D

Also name buddies!

Also I adore your trollsona, super cute :D

OMG FELLOW BENNY HI :DD

Welcome to the fandom!! And thanks!! Now I have two sonas, so I hope you like Bee too!! She's more accurate to my personality i think haha, Scoops is who I wish I could be personality wise if that makes sense :3

Bonus art of her unfortunately featuring Hickory bc i have beef with a Hickory account on Twitter 😒

I hate him so much no one understands my hatred of that stupid troll 🙄✋🏾don't look at him for too long even out of pure hatred bc he takes it as a sign of friendship. I WANT HIM BLOWN UP.

[thatbennybee]

Omg them bugs is kissin

They will go in my terrarium

[thatbennybee]

What's probably the dumbest and most in character thing (Chord Striker Pop Troll) Barb can say towards Branch or Poppy or the others times in general? Mostly asking this question with the one art (on twitter) you did of her saying "you don't really want him" about Branch and Poppy looking get to go back to prison. Thank one really stuck with me. Your so good with facial expression on your art❤💚💚💜💙🥰😍😍🤩

She honestly says too many unintentionally rude things tbh 💀 it's kind of how I characterize her!! She's a lot less naïve in the way that canon Poppy was and is instead more naïve from parroting her dad's mindset and opinions. She is told that Pop trolls tend to be a bit absentminded and she ends up belittling them by accident because she views herself as smarter than most trolls bc King Thrash says so.

Her mindset kind of goes unchecked because Pop Trolls are easy to please and honestly just don't even realize they're being belittled anyways because they believe that Barb often knows what's best for them.

It's why Branch and Barb don't get along very well, Branch feels belittled by her and hates feeling like he's being given handouts or that he's a charity case. When Branch rejects her suggestions and offers to him, she often unintentionally says things that would kind of hurt to anyone privy to what's being implied.

She'd likely say something offensive about rock culture or Poppy’s personality based off of the biased knowledge of rock trolls from her dad.

Here would be an example of something she'd say to Branch:

"Branch, I know you're just feeling a bit shy and confused. You're not used to the way we do things because you're really different from the rest of us, I get it! I'm just trying to help make it easier for you! :)"

But that could feel really belittling because it's implying not only that Branch is being treated like a weirdo, but also because it implies that he isn't capable or smart enough to help himself. Then, at the same time, he knows Barb is being earnest when she says it & everyone around him would make him feel like he was wrong for refusing. That is really confusing for him.

That's how Barb makes him feel; confused and often conflicted. I kind of liked canon Barb's characterization of being a bit passive aggressive, a bit wild and being knowledgeable, yet incredibly ignorant at the same time.

I wanted to keep that trait in Barb the same way that Poppy is still well liked, often remains in good spirits and wants to help others.

[thatbennybee]

In your ChordStriker AU, how exactly did Branch meet Poppy?

The original sketches on this post are pretty close to how they met. Things have changed slightly as I've developed it, but Poppy and Branch only met when she infiltrates the security measures built up around Pop Village and comes to claim the string.

She notes how Branch is talked to/about by the other trolls as he scolds Barbie for not listening to his pleas to tone down the partying.

She also notes his lack of colors and demeanor and can see that he is obviously an outcast. She's into awkward and pitiful types, and it doesn't take much to appeal to his emotions. Some would call it manipulation, but Poppy calls it persuasion! Poppy is very good at that.

She does find him attractive, but she also likes that he's wary of her, it's entertaining. Her intentions aren't entirely pure, but it's not that she doesn't think he's cute, in fact, she's a lot nicer to him than she is to most for some reason.

[thatbennybee]

They just voted you out of the polycule

[thatbennybee]

how was CS Poppy's relationship with other in the past? What's the difference between them and branch's?

I'm guessing you mean with like, romantic interests?

Well, she was always very nice and fun to be around, the trolls she pursued often fall for her, but it is never reciprocated from Poppy because she never allows herself to love. The thought of getting too close to others only to lose them is not something she likes dealing with, so why open your heart at all?

She'll have flings, have intimate connections but they are never a couple, she just gives them whatever connection they're searching for in exchange for a short time experiencing something new and fun with a new troll.

If they need to feel appreciated and listened to, she'll hear whatever you have to say and say whatever you want to hear. They feel lonely or just broke up with someone? She'll be there for you in an instant! Never had your first kiss? She'll make it so special!

But her heart? Never. It's risky.

She always knows when is the right time to move on to the next troll. It's when they hint about using labels. Then she says it's over, but they can always just be friends!

She's a heartbreaker and everyone knows it, but it's hard not to fall for her anyways. :']

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But for Branch, she keeps breaking a lot of her usual situationship rules for him. No one understands why. Is it because she's up to something, or finally opening her heart?

No one ever knows what's going on in her head, and she never tells.

[thatbennybee]

whats your personal take on john dory?

Biggest John Dory glazer on the planet tbh 😭 He's my second favorite of the bros next to Branch. I think he's a very complicated character. It's easy to just write him off as dismissive or controlling but I like to think about the "why?"

John Dory stated himself that he was responsible for his brothers and that he seemed to have a lot on his plate. I think in homes with lots of younger siblings and no parents present often result in the oldest child in a caregiver role.

It can end up damaging the relationship they have with each other because their sibling can no longer act as their sibling, they're now an incredibly immature parent to a bunch of other children. John Dory seems very much like this and it makes sense that their dynamic may have changed once their parents were out of the picture.

I don't think John Dory was right for his behavior, but it works certainly add up if this was the case. Also, finding out that JD was written as a parallel to Branch had he not met Poppy really put things into perspective that perhaps John isn't very different from Branch at all and maybe he has his own story to tell.

In other words, I love John Dory ♥️ I will defend him with my life

[thatbennybee]

thoughts on branch brothers?

John Dory: I think he's very interesting. He needs to take accountability for his actions and he's very flawed but he's my favorite brother (aside Branch of course, he's my fav character in the whole franchise). He is precisely what happens when the eldest sibling is left as a parental figure for their other siblings.

It's not easy and often times they end up souring the relationships with their siblings because they have to parent them. Very common in households with lots of children! Learning that he is a parallel as to what Branch would've ended up like had he not met Poppy really changed me too. I will always love you JD even if no one else gets you 💔

Bruce: He's fine, I just think how he was talking to Branch in Rhonda was so wrong. He has 13 children but couldn't understand how Branch could've felt? Strange 🤨 I think his relationship with Brandy is lovely though and he's very pretty :]

Clay: He's chill! I think he's a dork but he's level headed and the only one who apologized on screen and he seems to understand where he went wrong. Would definitely join his book club!

Floyd: Don't really have much of an opinion on him because he doesn't really have much info. Kinda sucks that he didn't really get to get scolded by Branch simply bc of his circumstances. Why did you promise to come back?? He needs to apologize too.

All of them need to apologize properly tbh, y'all are too grown for that. Overall, they're silly and fun but branch needs a normal family member 😭

[thatbennybee]

I Love the way you draw trolls!! But I have to ask, whats up with the gems that you give them in place of their bellybutton? Is it based on canon or sum? I'm not well versed in trolls lore hehe

Prepare for a deep dive... 😅 In short, it's KIND OF canonical? But not really? It's honestly just a long-standing headcanon of mine! A design choice just like tails and paws for me!

Some trolls do have them in canon like DJ Suki (and I think a few background trolls), and they are incorporated into the Netflix show in one of the episodes (Gem Day!) but the shows are not canon.

Though, the Trolls Facebook page also brings them up for their Troll of the Month posts and I personally choose to view these as canonical since they use the movie renders.

They do mention belly gems in Trolls Holiday as well but my incorporation was purely coincidence because I've been giving them belly gems far before any of that was established because of the Trollz TV show I grew up with!

The Trolls in that iteration of the franchise had magical belly gems linked to their magical abilities and bracelets. The main character, Amethyst, had a heart shaped amethyst in her belly.

Amethyst actually has some visual hair similarities to Poppy! Poppy also has a pink heart shaped gem according to DreamWorks!

I kind of just gave Branch and Poppy those gem shapes simply because it just felt right, but DreamWorks seems to agree! 😆 For me, Poppy and Viva both have heart shaped gems. (Viva's is yellow tho) Branch and his brothers all have the same diamond/rhombus shape too :] they usually match the color of their hair.

I give the gems a magical and emotional connection to trolls, as based on the Gem Day episode, their gems are formed by joy throughout the troll's life after planting their first hair. (Branch's gem is cracked due to his greyness but that's a rare instance.)

For me, they're born with one in their belly and then they can grow a separate one in the same way as the Gem Day episode, but the ones in their belly cannot be replaced nor removed. Whatever happens to it is permanent, they must be careful! :]

These gems can be planted together with a partner's or apart (single or ace trolls) in order to wish for/manifest a baby. There's other methods of how eggs can be formed for trolls, but I love the idea of it always being a magical process for them! :] Kind of a nod back to the Good Luck Trolls/Wish Trolls toys where trolls all began! 💖💖💖

Hope my headcanons were interesting to you! I love explaining my gem theories for them :] I've loved trolls long before these movies so my love for trolls runs deep 💖 I was too young (or not born) when the OG trolls were at their peak but I love these little guys!!