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astro-b-o-y-d · 2 years ago

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Yet another Boyd Drake Propaganda Post from yours truly, specifically for the @eggcrackerbracket tournament this time:

First of all, he’s a robot Pinocchio allusion who decided he was a definitely real boy and then he WAS one. We all know robots and Pinocchio allusions are so trans of gender, and so being both makes him extra trans of gender!

Literally uses the phrase ‘I’m Boyd, a Definitely Real Boy!’ to introduce himself. 🥺🥺🥺

The entirety of Astro BOYD involves him fighting to be seen as a regular boy rather than a killing machine. He even fights against the programming of an evil scientist trying to use him as a weapon and MAKES THE CHOICE to be a real boy. His transgenderism is so strong, he can even fight against evil programming that is trying to control him and WIN.

Astro BOYD as a whole could very well be an allegory for what it’s like to be neurodivergent, in addition to being an allegory for being transgender. Him and Huey Duck are clearly autistic-coded, and the phrase ‘He’s a kid like me, just wired a little differently’ is used.

They’re also best friends and spend a chunk of the episode taking a tour of furry Tokyo to do research for a shared special interest. (Also I like to imagine it doubles as a date for them, because cute 🥺).

Huey also spends the entire episode reaffirming Boyd’s desire to be seen as a real boy. He’s the best triplet for this reason alone.

Less happy fact about the episode, Boyd’s creator ends up misgendering him as ‘it’ for a spell and reject his claims of being a real boy because of some stuff that happens within the episode.

But it’s fine because he’s going up to bat for him by the end and his reaffirmation of Boyd’s chosen identity is what ends up saving the day in the end. (Also Gyro is pretty trans-coded himself so we’ll let it slide but it still took me a while to come around on him as a character 😒).

Even before this episode aired, I already had such a soft spot for Boyd. I literally only started watching the show because I saw GIFsets of a previous episode with him, and he was just so PRECIOUS (and gave me Angus McDonald vibes) so I knew I had to watch the show just so I could get to his debut episode. And then Astro BOYD came along and cemented his place as my absolute favorite character in the show, and probably one of my favorite characters of all time.

Anyway I was lightly dipping my toes into a they/them enby identity before this episode dropped, but after months of having Boyd as a comfort character after the episode aired, a LOT of things began to click for me internally. And now here I am, a he/they transmasc with one of my chosen names being Boyd. (Listen I know technically I was already not-cis before that, but he still absolutely played a big part in delivering the final blow to my egg and helping me settle comfortably into a transmasc identity).

Also one final fact; Scrooge McDuck inspired Astro Boy, the first anime character. And then Ducktales made Boyd, an homage to Astro Boy as a whole. So Boyd is technically only a few steps away from the invention of anime. He deserves some respect for that fact alone from those of you who got their egg cracked by an anime character.

Okay I’m done now. Vote for the boy who cracked my egg because he is so polite and sweet and a definitely real boy and he deserves to at least get past round one 🥺🥺🥺

Also also if you want, watch Ducktales 2017 because it’s pretty fun. Or just watch Astro BOYD, because it’s the best episode. Sorry DWD fans, I know where my loyalties lie.

Also ALSO ALSO in case a DT fan who doesn’t know me might ask why I said Boyd DRAKE:

(Okay now I’m really, REALLY done for now, promise. Mainly bc this post is getting super long and I have a few others drafted before the contest has even started. #BOYDSWEEP)

#Hayley Speaks #Ducktales 2017 #Boyd #Boyd Drake #eggcracketbracket #Long Post #BOYDSWEEP #They gave the okay so LET'S GOOOOO

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waveypedia · 4 years ago

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*cracks knuckles* 6. 15. 39. 46. and 51?? (IF YOU DO NOT MIND OF COURSE

i definitely do not mind these are so fun!! thank you!!

6. List your OTP from each fandom you’ve been involved in.

warrior cats: too long ago i don’t remember sorry sfkskdkskd

wings of fire: i think willow/sunwhateverhername is or, in the spirit of when i was actually active in the fandom, glorybringer

mlp: i don’t think i had any ships i was in fifth grade skfkssldlsld

steven universe: rupphire or connverse

star vs the forces of evil: it was starco until they became canon and then it was tomstar sfghgfds i can’t win

tangled the series: rapunzel/eugene

big hero 6 the series: go go/honey lemon

the dragon prince: janaya

carmen sandiego: carmelia

renegades trilogy: nodrian in canon but NOBELL IN FANON

lunar chronicles: cinder/kai

ducktales: fenro

spop: glitradora/catradora

lot3c: three gay caballeros obvs! (also amj deserve girlfriends thanks for coming to my ted talk)

miraculous ladybug: love square and marigami

voltron: sdfgfds i’m not gonna touch that (but found family ftw)

camp camp: gwenvid

atla: sokka/suki is cute but once again FOUND FAMILY FTW (also maiko but like only as a short fling during the first half of s3 because i love their angsty sarcastic dynamic)

15. Is there an obscure ship which you love?

idk i tend to only go for ships if there’s a bunch of existing content for them, whether it be canon or fanon, so not really. nothing that i go crazy for haha. that’s the aromanticism for you!

39. What is you greatest strength as a writer?

I love writing descriptive stuff and more character study-style pieces rather than dialogue or action based ones. I also have a really big vocabulary and I really like using less common words that have really specific connotations and meanings to really get a certain nuanced point across.

46. If someone was to read one of your fanfics, which fic would you recommend to them and why?

umm, I would usually say Family (yes that’s the fic I just rec’ed on the fanart question) because I’ve always been really proud of that one but I reread it for the previous question to better describe the scene I had in mind and it’s not as good as I remember so idk haha. I guess that’s a testament to my growth as a writer! In more recent developments, I’m also pretty proud of What’s In a Family?. It’s not perfect but I really wanted to write some Boyd family stuff after Astro Boyd. I’m also proud of Key to a Memory and it’s love, not rocket science.

51. Rant or Gush about one thing you love or hate in the world of fanfiction! Go!

I just absolutely love that with the technology we have now it’s so easy to write and share your writing with people. I’ve wanted to be an author since I was pretty young, but I didn’t actually start writing and posting until I was presented with the opportunity to. It’s so nice to write something and then get like immediate validation haha. I also really like that a lot of the people who like/comment/reblog my fics are fellow authors, and the community we build through our mutual love of writing and reading. There are two authors in particular that I really admire that will periodically like my fics and that always makes me so happy.

thanks this was so fun to answer!!

#my asks #flutternoir

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itsworn · 8 years ago

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Traditional Hot Rods—And Good Taste—Return to the 68th Grand National Roadster Show

“Dreadful,” “incoherent,” “baroque” … Detractors of “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” (AMBR) competition were not exactly sparing venomous adjectives to describe the vehicles, which battled during the first decade of the century. Back then, judging revolved around the alterations performed on each entry, without much consideration for subjective criteria. It all changed in 2011, when judges were instructed to incorporate new guidelines, emphasizing the driving position, profile, proportions, rim/tire ratios, theme of the build, and more. Seen as controversial by some, this reform allowed smartly constructed and esthetically balanced entries (and not necessarily the most exotic or perfect) to stand a chance of winning the Grand National Roadster Show’s ultimate accolade. Here we are, seven years later with arguably one of the best selections of contestants to vie for the AMBR award. Tastefully done traditional/retro creations represent the bulk of the field; in fact, many would deserve being featured in Hot Rod Deluxe. We let you peruse through our pictures to discover a few of the nominees, as well as the ultimate champion, Bruce Wanta’s terrific ’36 Packard. His name will now grace the pedestal of the massive 9-plus-foot-tall AMBR trophy. Yet, the three-day event had much more to offer, thanks to the neatly organized seven halls, which welcomed no less than 50,000 visitors. One of our favorite spots remained the Suede Palace, solely dedicated to traditional hot rods and customs, with several vintage drag cars thrown in for good measure. When inaugurated in 2006, the old tin building gathered a handful of rat rods; but more than a decade later, they’ve disappeared, being replaced with nicely finished and painted vehicles built with taste and a deep appreciation for history. Concerts and an assortment of vendors/artists contributed to the “Palace’s” excellent vibe, too. Launched in 1950, the GNRS remains the “Oldest and Longest Running Indoor Car Show in the World.” Promoter John Buck and his crew have done a great job perpetuating the legacy of our hot rod forefathers—this extravaganza should be on every gearhead’s bucket list!

Ain’t no hot rod: Mixing Art Deco styling and custom car traits, Bruce Wanta’s ’36 Packard (with disappearing top) might not fit everybody’s definition of a hot rod. Yet, Troy Ladd and his crew at Hollywood Hot Rods managed to create an amazing coachbuilt, which wowed the crowd—and AMBR judges who declared it the 2017 winner. For motivation, Bruce selected a Lincoln V12 flathead hoped up with a Latham supercharger and Hogan heads.

Outta Muroc: Built by Stoker’s Hot Rod Factory, Bill Grant’s “Muroc Roadster” appeared to be right out of a Don Montgomery book. Bill’s roadster stood out in a sea of Deuces entered in the AMBR competition, as he based his project on a ’28 A equipped with a ’32 Model B engine, with an original Miller overhead conversion. The stock frame retains mega-detailed mechanical brakes.

’68 all over again: Inspired by the hot rods from the 1960s, Don Lindfors homebuilt his “Boss ’32” AMBR entry based on a ’32 Ford Roadster pickup shell made by Brookville, later painted by Pete Santini. Motivation comes courtesy of a Ford Boss 351 Cleveland V8, topped with four Weber 48IDA lookalikes—their bodies hide a modern fuel injection system.

Trick truck: The crew of Goolsby Customs (Alabama) brought a strong AMBR contender, this ’32 Ford roadster pickup dubbed “The Time Merchant.” We fell in love with its excellent proportions and metallic color. Owned by Matthew Gordon, the little truck runs a beautifully detailed Oldsmobile Rocket “88” with tri-carburetors.

Canadian contender: We counted at least half a dozen cars from Canada, with one of them competing for the AMBR award—Gord and Carolina Gray’s ’32 roadster. The British Columbian couple based their exercise on a Brookville body that sits on a Kiwi Konnection chassis, while H&H handled the flathead’s assembly. Low-mounted headlights and a tilted windshield contribute to the vehicle’s aggressive appearance.

FirePower Power: Dan Peterson commissioned Austin Speed Shop, Texas to build him the “Hill Country Flyer” in hopes of winning the AMBR honor. Fitted with a DuVall-style windshield and Rocket Racing rims, his ’32 roadster relies on a healthy, quad-carbed 392ci Chrysler Hemi.

Heavy metal: James Hetfield, lead vocalist of the band Metallica, owns several tasteful rods and customs. His latest endeavor involves “Blackjack,” a ’40s-styled ’32 Ford jalopy running a 296ci flathead V8 with desirable early speed equipment: Osiecki heads, Edelbrock hi-rise intake, Harman & Collins mag. The AMBR nominee also features a windshield chopped 1-3/4 inches, along with a Carson-style top.

Suede ’n’ paint: The fully detailed flathead mill fed by dual Strombergs equips Josh Candler’s ’35 Ford three-window coupe. Behind it sits Micah Hope’s ’55 Studebaker truck nicknamed “Lunatone,” dressed in metallic blue by Martin Kolor & Style. The round shapes of these Stud haulers lend themselves beautifully to a custom treatment, don’t they?

One of 50: Under the watchful eye of Alex “Axle” Idzardi since 2006, only about 50 cars are selected to be displayed in the Suede Palace—it has become quite an honor to be part of these happy few. Among them: Jeremy Jack of Napa in Northern California, who drove “Pinched Penny,” his heavily chopped ’55 Oldsmobile Rocket.

Best of Show: The Suede Palace has its own Best of Show, and this year’s mark of distinction went to Mike Thompson, a member of the Estranged Car Club based in Oregon. Barris Kustom Shop chopped his ’32 Ford three-window coupe in 1951, whilst Gaylord’s Kustom Tops handled the upholstery that same year. Two NHRA legends, Don Rackemann and Joe Pisano, owned it back in the late ’50s to early ’60s. The black paint has held well since its last respray in 1981.

Dry lake spirit: Rich Roberts has had a long history with hot rods, starting in high school with a Cadillac-powered ’29 Ford roadster—he lost his license for six months for racing too much. He has also been drag racing since the ’60s. Here is his latest project car, a dry lake–inspired ’32 Ford roadster complete with tonneau cover and a flathead V8 with four-carb induction. Rich won the Suede Palace’s “Best Hot Rod” trophy.

Electracutioner: That’s what Beatniks Koolsville Car Club member Roger Trawick calls his ’62 Buick Electra, which incidentally went home with the Suede Palace’s “Best Custom” award. The two-tone coupe, created by Dave Hitchinson at Von Hitch Customs, features simple alterations, including a body sans handles and a set of Astro Supreme wheels.

Whata find: “They are still out there,” as John and Don Coleman will confirm. The duo purchased their ’32 Ford five-window in September of last year—and it came with a cool story. The previous owner (then aged 16) purchased the coupe from a Fresno, California, used car lot in 1950. It was his first car and he drove it until 1967, when he parked it alongside a barn. He later moved it to a shed, where the Coleman’s found it.

Steele steel: Marcus Edell is the proud caretaker of this historic hot rod known as “The Fred Steele ’28 Ford Model A Tudor,” soon to be featured in Hot Rod Deluxe. Fred bought the vehicle in 1949, later chopping the top 6 inches and adapting a 283ci V8 purchased new from the local Chevrolet dealer in 1958. The paint dates to 1961.

Spiteful Canadian: Displayed with the Estranged Car Club, Brad Anderson’s “Spiteful Special” hails from British Columbia. The ’34 Ford five-window model moves quickly thanks to a flathead V8 with Made in Canada Ford heads, nicely polished. Dual Stromberg 97s handle the air and fuel supply.

Funny Buick: Recognized as The World’s only Buick-powered Buick Funny car, Bruce Bohen’s restored “Ingénue” made a lasting impression on the drag racing hobby back in the ’60s. It ran a best e.t. of 7.79 at 191 mph, fueled by an 8-71 supercharger-fed 430ci V8. Parked next to it: Sebastian Rey’s 331ci ’62 Studebaker Lark, soon to be unveiled in Hot Rod Deluxe.

The other ’32: Several racers used small Bantam bodies when building their AF/R dragsters. Among them, Boyd Penington’s “Smog Rat” fitted with a 354ci Chrysler Hemi, a record holder that covered the quarter-mile in 9.00 seconds at 170 mph circa 1962-1964. What you see here is a re-creation of Boyd’s ’32 model, courtesy of Ron and Shelly Penington, together with Lee and Alberta Denning.

Like a Rollin’ Stone: Raced all over the Southwest in the ’50s by Carl Stone from Dallas, Texas, the “Rollin’ Stone” ’32 Ford has been restored as it appeared in 1958, both in Hot Rod magazine and Rod & Custom. Under the hood lurks a ’57 Chevy 283ci hooked to a ’39 Ford transmission with Lincoln Zephyr gears. You can find out more about the roadster in our January 2014 issue.

Goin’ Like Heck: Larry Frees’ “Mr. Chevy” ’55 was one of the most talked about cars in Building 9, devoted to tri-Chevys. Van Heck (the original owner, builder, and driver) purchased the vehicle in 1964. Both the coupe and matching ’55 Chevrolet 4400 Series truck were wrecked in 1976 on the way home from a track. After sitting in storage untouched for years, they received an extensive restoration.

Tricky top: British Columbia is a hotbed of hot rodding activity, as exemplified by John Foxley’s ’32 three-window coupe called “Rad Rose.” The unique shape of the top, chopped 5.5 inches, comes from the combination of several Ford components: ’34 5W front roof section, ’33 two-door sedan rear roof section, ’34 four-door doors stretched 6 inches and ’34 windshield. Six 94s sit atop the 355ci ’70 GM block.

Five-week trash: Diana Branch’s colorful “Honey Dew” was assembled in just over a month with help from family (including husband Tom) and friends. Her cool A-V8 blends a ’29 Ford roadster body, ’32 frame, ’40 Ford flathead, ’39 Ford gearbox, and ’40 Ford rear end.

In memory of Pete: So-Cal Speed Shop’s Pete Chapouris passed away shortly before the GNRS, so it seemed appropriate to display two of his best-known hot Rods: “Limefire,” which graced the cover of Rod & Custom in December 1988, in addition to “The California Kid.” The latter appeared in the made-for-TV movie The California Kid, starring Martin Sheen. Jason Slover of Peculiar, Missouri, has been the owner of the ’34 coupe for years.

Shampoo delivery: Around 1952-1953, Joe Bailon crafted this Ford pickup for the owner of Betty Elizabeth Shampoo, hence it will always be remembered as the “Shampoo Truck.” It started life as a ’49 sedan, modified with a lift-off top and a windshield chopped 3 inches. Other alterations include a body sectioned 5 inches, reshaped wheel openings, and ’46 Olds bumpers. The Car Speed and Style cover star is now in the hands of Bob Dron.

Roth’s Ford: Remember the weathered ’56 Ford F-100 that adorned HRD’s latest cover (January 2017)? Here it is again in its new, freshly completed two-tone PPG livery. Dave Shuten and the team at Galpin Auto Sports did a spectacular job restoring Ed Roth’s former shop truck for collector Beau Boeckmann. Artists Robert Williams and Van Franco respectively handled the paint on the dash and tonneau cover.

Soaking up the sun: Besides the 500 vehicles displayed indoor, the GNRS offered a huge outside show as well. One of the nicest lineups involved this group of 1920s and 1930s entries, led by Louis Stands’ red 327ci ’27 Ford roadster. Next to it, check out Brett Miller’s ’31 Model A, as well as Matt Kimmel and Isaac Bowser’s channeled ’34 Ford coupe, equipped with a 331ci ’55 Cad V8.

Patina’d cousins: In the foreground, that’s Nathan Sutton’s ’32 Fordor, a partially resprayed family hauler, which still features a lot of its ancient paint. To the left, the rare European ’32 Tudor owned by Stephan Szantai—it still wears most of its original paint, plus lettering applied before 1955. Both rides were displayed in the Suede Palace, respectively in 2015 and 2016, though Nathan and Stephan elected to display them during Saturday’s Drive-In event this year.

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