#ice Gator

[disneybuddy]

Concept art for Ice Gator, the Blizzard Beach mascot, by Marcelo Vignali.

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Round 3

Group 4 - Fantasy

[shyduckmiracle]

"What if she turns me into an ice cube..!?"

Bug trying to convince themselves that Lora won't eat them ('-')

I might be wrong but i like how Timmy doesn't really rat out bug when Lora asked why he's here. He says "some hunters caught me" and not specifically go "bug is the one to blame lol"

But thats probably cuz both of them were intimidated of her ><

[incorrect-fnaf-quotes]

Over Thin Ice: |1|

Three years later...

Sighing, you pulled the jacket up over yourself, while a familiar, large building started to come into view. The outside of it was already quite bright--especially the sign that rested right at the top.

That wasn't really something that you had ever missed--not one bit, among other little choices here and there. I'm surprised everyone doesn't walk in there with sunglasses or something.

Pulling the car into the buildings parking lot, you scratched at your palm, face remaining neutral as everything kept getting closer and closer. Well... I don't suppose that I can hurry and turn back.

And then what would they think? You scoffed, head shaking, and reaching for the door handle. One day, I quit, and then three years later I ask to be rehired? But then I don't even show up?

The door swung open--and with how windy it happened to be in the moment, there was a part of you that almost worried about it potentially flying off the rest of the car.

Unbuckling the seatbelt, you hopped out, nearly tripping for a second in the moment, before slamming the door shut. No, I won't do that. Let's just get this over with, okay?

Making the walk to the building's main entrance, your eyes slowly drifted up to the sky--the sunlight had completely disappeared just two hours ago, and the moon was rather full.

In the process of being rehired, you had doubted that the original job would have been handed back--one that you couldn't entirely recall now, but at the very least, had been certain that it was in the morning.

They'd given you the job of being a nightguard this time, though. 10PM to 6AM... that's what they said, right? I can deal with that, I guess.

There's a ton of things to do here that can keep me awake while I work. Never really bothered to check them all out before... no harm in doing it now, right? You shrugged.

Eyes drifting back down and ahead, you refocused on the building itself, and quickly spotted a woman standing in front of the entrance, and staring right in your direction.

Is that... um... A rather large frown started to slip into place. Okay, I've got nothing. But she looks a little familiar... she must have still been working here by the time I quit.

If she's here right now, she must be another nightguard, right? How many would they want? Slowly, you tried to push the frown away. Well... it's always been massive, needing more makes sense.

Once close enough to the entrance, your name slipped out of the woman's lips, and she cleared her throat. "That's you, isn't it? You quit some time ago, yeah?"

Slowly blinking at the woman, you just nodded. Coming to a stop beside her, it seemed like the woman did have a name-tag--but her hair was rather long, and was covering it quite well, you had to say.

The only part that wasn't hidden behind blonde hair was a V--but there weren't that many names starting with that letter that you were that familiar with, frankly.

She hummed, turning away, and going through the first door. "Well, I'm not sure why you would come back here after quitting... nobody else has. But that's not my business."

As you followed the woman, your eyes went a little wide, before beginning to take little glances around.

"You'll still need to keep watch of the animatronics, they can't be out of their rooms after a certain time." They've all had... a curfew? Since when? "I haven't really caught them leaving often, at least."

The woman was still walking, seemingly unaware that you had stopped. "And I've been seeing a little boy around here recently. He keeps sneaking in. If you ever happen to-"

You cleared your throat.

Crossing her arms, the woman turned herself around, and saw you standing a bit of a distance away, eyes flickering between everything that that was currently presented around you.

"What?" She questioned, raising an eyebrow. "Is something the matter?"

Spreading your arms opened, you just ended up gesturing to practically everything, which caused the woman to shake her head, and place a hand on her face.

"Does it look a bit different to when you were last here?" She took a guess, and you immediately nodded, arms dropping back down to your sides.

"Just come on," The woman spun back around, making a quick gesture with her own hand. "It's been a few years since you were last here, they've been doing some remodeling to practically everywhere."

Nodding again, you forced your legs to start moving forwards--fast enough to reach the woman's side. As she walked, she started to pull some of the long hair out of the way.

In the process, her nametag was fully uncovered, and you let out a satisfied hum. Okay, Vanessa... that's good to know. What was I going to do if I was about to call for her, but still didn't know?

"You won't get lost." Just be like: "Hey, you!" the entire time? I'm not sure if she'd like that. Probably not. "We'll give you a map if you want or something, and then..."

Just as the two of you turned a corner, and Vanessa pushed the door open, something burst out from behind the door, as if it had simply been waiting for this moment the entire time.

You jumped back, mouth opening--but no noises escaped, as you shoved them down rather quickly. Vanessa stayed in the same position, but for a moment, you thought she flinched.

The thing in front of the two you looked like some sort of Staff Bot, and it slowly blinked, before extending a hand, and tilting its head right at you.

"Take a map?" It spoke up. Staring at the hand that was held out, there was a crumpled-up map--it looked like someone kept tossing it away, but it kept getting retrieved.

You watched as Vanessa seemed to roll her eyes, before snatching the map, and then shoving the bot out of the way. "Alright, let's keep going."

It seemed satisfied--even if it had just been shoved--and began to wander off right as you passed it. You stared for a moment, before shaking your head, and following Vanessa again. Well...

"It would have bugged us the entire night if we didn't do anything, believe me." Vanessa took in a breath, and you just gave a thumbs up in response to that.

I don't think I ever saw that Map Staff Bot before... when did they ever add it? Is it more of a recent creation... like, in the last few weeks or so? Once more, your eyes flickered around.

If they made something new like that, did they make a new addition to the band? Maybe there's a new rabbit or something...You let out a grunt as you bumped straight into Vanessa, who had abruptly stopped.

Reaching over, you tapped at the woman's shoulder, but didn't obtain a response from her. There was something else that had seemed to catch her attention.

Although... what exactly? You weren't certain. It looked like Vanessa was just staring off towards the right--her expression suggested that she was annoyed about someone pestering her about something.

...Did I do something? Or was it that staff member from a minute ago? You tapped at her shoulder again, taking a couple of steps back at the same time.

She didn't react to that--but instead, Vanessa seemed to react to the sound of footsteps--which your head spun around to focus on after a moment, too.

Vanessa sighed, and shook her head, before staring at the figure that was approaching. It was Glamrock Freddy, who seemed to be coming out of a Recharge Station that hadn't initially been noticed.

"Officer Vanessa! Officer..." The bear quietly trailed off as he advanced, but in the moment, you could just barely hear your name spill out of the animatronics mouth.

Coming to a stop, he smiled and placed a paw on your nearest shoulder. You gave him a quick smile in return. "You have returned? It... has been some time, we-"

"Freddy." Vanessa interrupted, grabbing his arm, and tapping at it. Glamrock Freddy hummed and dropped his hand back down to the side. I didn't mind it.

"You know what?" Vanessa was already speedwalking away, raising her voice so that the both of you could still actually hear her. "Freddy, you help them the rest of the night. I need to take care of something..."

A moment later, the woman disappeared around the closest corner, and it was just you and the familiar animatronic bear. He was still giving you a rather gentle smile in the moment.

"We missed you." Glamrock Freddy finished his comment. "I am sure the others will love to see you again. Perhaps we could drop by Rockstar Row for a moment?"

A finger tapped at his chin. "I am certain that Monty may enjoy seeing you again after all this time. I know-"

Snapping your fingers to get the bears attention, your head frantically shook at the offer, and a quiet sigh followed after a moment. Glamrock Freddy only stared at first.

But after a few more moments had passed, it seemed as if something had hit him. "Oh, my mistake... I'm sorry. You would not like to visit with him right now?"

Your head shook again, and your arms crossed.

"Right." Glamrock Freddy nodded. He began to walk forwards, and you quickly followed--but the bears walk was rather slow, at least. Keeping up with him wasn't a struggle.

"If you don't want to do that, I could show you what Fazbear Entertainment has changed since you've been gone?" His head tilted. "I see you have a map, but it can still be quite difficult."

You gave the bear a thumbs up. I'm not sure when I'd ever want to meet back up with him... but I can't do it so soon after returning.

@mcfries123 @balloonboyismyson

[fennaboysenberry]

TIMMY GETTING FROSTY ON THE FULL MOON MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE NOW

[rabbitcruiser]

Southern Food Heritage Day

Every year, Southern Food Heritage Day is celebrated on October 11. The Southern Food & Beverage Museum celebrates the culturally rich and delicious food of the Southern States in America. The cuisine deserves to be recognized and celebrated officially because it is a testament to American history and legacy. Southern food also represents the essence of America — the coming together of a variety of people from all over the world, each bringing with themselves their own ingredients and recipes to create a unique cuisine. Iced tea, pickled shrimps, and fried chicken are some of the most loved Southern foods throughout history. Along with the cuisine, the day also celebrates the racial and ethnic diversity in America.

History of Southern Food Heritage Day

Southern Food Heritage Day celebrates the best that Southern food and beverages have to offer. The South’s cuisine in America can be found in the historical regional culinary form of states generally south of the Mason-Dixon line dividing Pennsylvania and Delaware from Maryland, along the Ohio River, and extending west to southern Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The most notable influences on Southern cuisine are African, English, Scottish, Irish, German, French and Native American.

The food of the American South displays a unique blend of cultures and culinary traditions. The Native Americans, Spanish, French, and British have contributed to the development of Southern food, with recipes and dishes from their own cultures. Food items such as squash, tomatoes, corn, as well as certain cooking practices such as deep pit barbecuing, were introduced by south-eastern Native American tribes such as the Caddo, Choctaw, and Seminole. Many foods derived from sugar, flour, milk, and eggs have European roots. Black-eyed peas, okra, rice, eggplant, sesame seed, sorghum, and melons, along with spices, are of African origin.

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Southern Food Heritage Day timeline

1860

Southern Diet Expands

Following the emancipation from slavery, the Southern diet becomes versatile.

1916

The Great Migration

African Americans travel from rural communities in the South to large cities in the North and West — they carry their cuisine with them.

1940s

Southern Foods in Restaurants

Southern foods start appearing on restaurant menus and appeal to a diverse clientele.

1964

Soul Food

This term, describing everyday Southern food, first appears in print.

Southern Food Heritage Day FAQs

What is the difference between Southern food and soul food?

The difference between soul food and Southern food is rooted more in class than race, and what families were able to afford to put on the table. 

What is a typical Southern meal?

A traditional Southern meal is pan-fried chicken, field peas, greens, mashed potatoes, cornbread or corn pone, sweet tea, and a pie for dessert. 

Why is Southern food so unhealthy?

The Southern diet is commonly high in processed meats, which are high in salt and in nitrates, which are in turn linked to heart risk. The high sugar content of the diet may also lead to negative effects, like insulin resistance and inflammation.

How To Celebrate Southern Food Heritage Day

Organize a cook-off: Gather all your friends and organize a cook-off on Southern Food Heritage Day. Revive old recipes or add a twist to create something new.

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Redeye gravy has a unique recipe: Redeye gravy is made with pan drippings and leftover coffee.

It is more calorie-dense: Southern fried chicken breast typically has more than 400 calories in an ounce.

Peanut butter is an essential: Half the annual crop of peanuts is used to make peanut butter.

Collard green has been around forever: It’s been a part of our diet for more than 2,000 years.

Black-eyed peas are also good luck charms: It is believed that black-eyed peas bring good luck on New Year’s Day.

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A day to indulge: You cannot celebrate Southern Food Heritage Day without enjoying a hearty meal of your favorite foods. This is truly a day of indulgence!

Try something new: The best thing about Southern food is that it has something for everyone. Use this day to try a new food item or the cuisine of Southern heritage. Who knows, you might just discover your next favorite dish!

It is historically significant: Southern foods have a rich cultural and historical significance. Learn more about the origins of your favorite foods on Southern Food Heritage Day.

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[murmursdraconic]

Fog was beginning to mask the hilly mountainside as afternoon approached. It was not an ideal time to look for stones for camp, but night wasn't going to wait. Distant cries of Spearow and the occasional Hoothoot broke the silence when the sound of the river grew too boring to listen to.

There was a blue and red blur under the water, growing more or less clear as he descended to the river bottom and rose back to the surface. The clattering of stones onto the bank with moving water helped Shay keep track of where her Feraligatr was. Her eyes were busy inspecting whatever stones he was bringing up.

Careful not to heat those too much, lest they explode in the fire.

The suitable ones went in her bag, others tossed back into the river. Shay wasn't listening to the sudden quiet until Riptide gives off a cautious low bellow. A sound she familiarized herself with to be a greeting at strangers.

She turns and... a familiar sight of blue and red from the other side of the river gets her attention first. Odd, Feraligatr weren't native to this area, and there was a second one.

"Hey, you lost?" She asks the other gator, unknowing but wary if anyone else was around.

@rcguish

[mangled-fnafkinhelp]

SELF-INDULGENT STIMBOARD FOR MONTYGATOR WITH THEMES OF ICE CREAM, PLUSHIES, AND BEING PROTECTIVE OVER EVAN AFTON/CC

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[schlock-luster-video]

On December 17, 2021, Ice Crea Man and Gator Bait were screened as a double-feature on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.

[disneyparktournament]

Round 1

Group 4 - Fantasy

[crusted-rumpup-posting]

why you so 🐊

What Doesss Thisss Mean

[shyduckmiracle]

Watch the live spam emojis like crazy after the reveal of Timmy's mother (〃∀〃)ゞ

(spoiler alert: it was me spamming.)

I love the way everyone in the live kept panicking whenever there was even a SECOND of silence thinking it was the end of story

(Not blaming them that angst was ROUGH this episode holy. AND THE GODDAMN CLIFFHANGER???)

..But at least we have a new nickname for bug! Stinkbug/sewerbug :33

[incorrect-fnaf-quotes]

Over Thin Ice: |Prologue|

The day before... it had frustrated him. The fury that the animatronic had felt in those moments, he couldn't quite recall when the last time was that resulted in getting him that worked up.

Most of the interaction was still something that was easily remembered--after all, it wasn't like it had happened a few years ago or something.

A few select parts, however, Monty tried to shove them down into the depths--eagerly to just forget about it all. His mind, however, seemed against doing that.

You'd both stormed off--him being just a little quicker. He'd felt his tail slowly go back and forth--and only briefly make contact with your leg--but you had moved rather quickly, it seemed like.

After that, though? That was a blur. At the very least, Monty found himself recalling going into a Recharge Station, and his room becoming rather messy in a matter of seconds...

...Not exactly in that order, though--and right now, he didn't quite feel like returning, and taking a few hours to try and clean up the abrupt destruction.

For the last hour now, Monty found himself aimlessly wandering around the Pizzaplex, occasionally reaching one hand up to fiddle with the top of his glasses.

There wasn't a show that needed to be done or anything. As far as the gator was aware, there wouldn't be one until sometime tomorrow night--or the day after, perhaps.

Where are they? Monty's shielded eyes flicked around to the right, and then to the left. When he didn't see anything--or, anyone--he went back to staring straight ahead, and scoffed.

Oh, stop the worrying before it starts gettin' any worse. The gator rolled his eyes at himself. Probably still upset with me about yesterday, and doesn't wanna take the normal path.

Giving a slight nod to himself, and a deep, rumbly hum to follow it, Monty continued the little walk, turning a corner--his tail briefly slamming into a wall.

He blinked and froze. "Chica?"

Up ahead, Glamrock Chica stood, kneeling down beside a little trash can, and peering inside. She didn't look all that happy about something.

His voice alerted her, though--as the gator watched as the chicken's head completely swiveled around, a smile being placed on it, as the rest of her body stood up. "Monty!"

Giving a wave, Monty moved a little closer, and heard himself sigh. "Chica, I've got a question for ya-"

She held her hands up and waved them. "I was just going to visit Freddy, but I got a little distracted..."

Monty shook his head. "That's not what I was wondering about..."

"Oh." Glamrock Chica let out a tiny laugh, and then cleared her throat. "What was it, then?"

Albeit a little quietly, and before the gator could stop himself, your name slipped out from his mouth. "Have ya seen 'em at all today? I think they took a different path or somethin.'"

The smile on Glamrock Chica seemed to slowly begin melting away. "Aw, Monty..."

"What?" The gator raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

She sighed. "Yesterday... it was pretty late when I heard about it, but apparently, they quit."

"W... What?"

@balloonboyismyson

[thegoodmorningman]

There's a proverb that goes, "The Truth lies in proverbs."

[hxzelwallflower]

Casually eating a honey stick while the scalies continue to bicker like children .

[r-b3033]

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