#crybabyddl has a theory

[n0wornever]

Self indulgent post about how incredible my friends on here are bc my family is still sleeping. 

2020 was a terrible year for several people for many reasons, and me (like many other people) dove right into internet culture for some sense of normalcy, excitement and happiness. I had NO clue that my friend suggesting that I watch some kid’s show that she enjoyed would lead me to such a thoughtful, genuine community.

Yes, the JATP fandom has had its moments and it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but I have been in several fandoms in the past and I still think that this is the one that has made me feel the most included. Ya’ll have some sort of magic spell where you are absolutely so genuinely interested in others creative work and theories that you actively show appreciate and kindness more than I’ve ever seen on this platform.

Due to this, I’ve been more creative than I have in years. It takes a lot for me to share my writing, because I’ve never been quite sure how it would be received. You all gave me the confidence and acceptance that I craved and then some, leading me to actually actively working on projects that I’ve put down for months.

Now, some special shoutouts to the ones who have made it such a gratifying and fulfilling year for me.

@dream-a-little-bigger-x - Nele has the sweetest soul I’ve ever seen. Thank you for being a constant cheerleader, writing such sweet things on my work and consistently hyping me up just simply because you can. Thank you for being the most sincere person I’ve met this year. ilysm!!!!

@calamitykaty - Katy, you are literally one of my favorite humans on the entire planet. You are such a bright light and I cannot thank you enough for always validating my feelings and being there when I’m feeling my lowest and vague-posting on her. ilysm and I appreciate your consistent care and understanding

Ghost Squad - Although I’m not the best at communicating with the group or engaging in general, I really appreciate you all making me feel so included in something so wonderful. The care and understanding that you all have for one another has been such a beautiful thing to witness. I cannot put into words how beautiful the friendships I’ve seen blossom over the past months have been. You all are truly special, and thank you for making me giggle consistently. ilysm! 

@theonlyprincessoftheworld, @crybabyddl, @bumbleberry-pie, @imsydneywalker @xplrreylo: The sweetest, most avid supporters that I’ve had on all my work. I really appreciate you all always trying your best to read and share everything I post, and on top of that...always expressing the sweetest kindness on my pieces. You are absolute angels and I probably wouldn’t still be writing if it wasn’t for you all.

Even if I didn’t specifically shout you out, thank you for being her with me during the weirdest year of my existence. The JATP fandom has been one thing that has kept me motivated, excited and genuinely happy during quarantine.... and it’s literally all because of you all. I really love and care for you all so much. 

okay, I’m done being mushy now, byeeee.

[meangirlsx]

Your turn! Who would you be in JATP?

I’ve been a tech kid for theatre and events since high school, and I always got along with everybody, so I think I would basically be that kid who ran lights for Dirty Candy performing “Wow” and then decided to improvise a whole light show for “Bright.” Most of the school has been in class together for years, so I figure I’d be at least casual friends with Julie because we’re really similar. I’ve been through a lot of deaths, quite a few being young family members, so I think we would’ve ended up closer after her mom died because I would’ve worked really hard to be there for her through it all.

Being a tech kid, I also would’ve insisted on helping when she and the guys became a band, so I think she would’ve had to tell me the truth pretty quickly and I honestly wouldn’t have doubted her for a second. I was also involved with my school’s newspaper and literary magazine so I’d probably work on those in between mom friending everyone and running tech for Julie and the Phantoms, Dirty Candy, and stuff at school.

And I’m 100% imagining that the 5-girl silhouette shot is you, me, Julie, Flynn, and @walkingonshunshine because I can’t imagine my own personal JATP AU without her. Also high school me would definitely have had the biggest crush on Luke but wouldn’t tell anyone outside of that little squad. (And I didn’t include a username because I am the certified WORST at coming up with them.)

I’m tagging a lot of friends because I think a lot of people would have fun with this, but no pressure at all if you don’t want to! And if you do want to but I didn’t tag you, consider yourself tagged anyway! Everyone should get to do this if you want. Just tag me so I can see, please 🥰

@walkingonshunshine @jatp-headcannon-theories @txrii @sorryimrickii @isabellaskyliner @ssprayberrythings @crybabyddl @parkeret @marinettepotterandplagg @phantomoftheorpheum @n0wornever @itz-jas @everyonesannoyedwithme @spooky-season-bitch @delicatelukepatterson @kiss-themoongoodbye @sunsetnerve @darlingsteveharrington @vicesvsvirtuesfanfic @hollywood-ghost-club @dpaccione @julie-and-thehimbos @julie-and-the-phantoms-stan @only-here-for-jatp @jatpfan99 @spookyghostalex 

and @pawprinterfanfic and @agentsofoakenshiield because if anyone deserves to imagine themselves in our favorite world this week, it’s them (but they also don’t deserve more work so no rush on this if you do want to do it but like next week)