#monsters at work season 2

[raziiyah]

i found the way he signs his name very cute

[greenghostreal]

Dude.

[twisting-echo]

It's time to talk about some things that have been on my mind since the two final episodes of Monsters at Work season 2 dropped.

Despite how much I loved seeing Randall in Monsters at Work, I couldn't help but feel that Randall was out of character and super extra, to be honest. I know that I'm not the only one who thought that Randall's change in character was due to Johnny's asshole influence.

Now this may be my personal headcanon, but going off of what we were given in Monsters University, Randall, better known as Randy at the time, was a sweet, polite, and self-conscious monster who lacked confidence. Yes, he wanted to “get in” with the “cool kids,” but who hasn't given into peer pressure or wanted to hang out with people who seemed fun and popular? What kind of guy tries to make friends through sharing cupcakes? Sweethearts, that's who!

When Randall first revealed that he joined Roar Omega Roar, Johnny ordered him to “do the thing,” and Randall obeyed his command like a trained dog and turned invisible for Johnny and friends to gawk at. At the moment, I assumed that Randall was the group punching bag.

I always thought that Randall's cruel actions were based solely on Johnny's approval and the validation from his peers because that made him feel seen. Little did Randall know that Johnny was just using him for his unique abilities.

Later at the Scare Games, Randall lost control of what I considered to be his bodily functions and accidentally camouflaged his skin into a humiliating pattern of pink with red hearts, which was criticized by Johnny, Chet, and other members of his fraternity. After that, I always assumed that Johnny saw no more use in Randall because his camouflagic abilities are what got him into ROR, and it's what got him out of ROR.

You want me to really believe that Randall actually liked being in ROR and flourished?!

My point is that what I saw in Monsters at Work doesn't line up with what I saw in Monsters University. The only thing that did line up was the fact that Johnny was using Randall, just like he did back in college.

I had always thought that Randall had lost pieces of himself in an attempt to become a member of Johnny's fraternity. To be honest, I was never fully intrigued by Randall until I saw this alternate side of him in Monsters University. However, I can't really explain away his actions in Monsters Inc., but gosh, do I love thinking about the emotional journey he went through to get to that dark place.

Sshhh, Do You Hear That? belongs to @assrtdj

I Just Wanted a Friend... belongs to PumpkinSoup on DA.

Reflection belongs to Planet-Spatulon on DA.

Randall seemed perfectly happy with his friendship with Mike. He was so secretly desperate to appease his new friend that he discarded his prescription glasses just because Mike offhandedly noted that his glasses gave away his invisible camouflage. Mike didn't tell him to get rid of his glasses. Randall did that himself because he made a self-conscious decision. It's like getting a haircut that you really didn't want, but your friend offhandedly said that they thought that you would look good with short hair or dying it another color. That's how low Randall's self-esteem was!

Mike was the perfect friend for him! They spent time together; they lounged on the grass while studying their homework together; they had playful banter, and it was adorable! Mike accepted Randall for who he was, and I'll never forget that. Mike is Randall's true bestie. 🥺

I refuse to believe that Johnny and Randall are “besties” because Johnny is just using him again. Randall literally said that because Johnny saved him from the swamp people, he “owed him one.”

I refuse to believe that Chet of all people was bullied by Randall during his college days, and that's why he's no longer Johnny's number 1. I love Chet as a character, and seeing what he was reduced to in Monsters at Work broke my heart. He was a former shell of himself, and he was literally walked all over by Randall.

It's almost like they retconned, or should I say, Chet-conned his character and his friendship with Johnny by forcing Randall into his spot. I mean, Chet was a loud and obnoxious guy, but in a lovable way. He brought a lot of funny moments and had a couple of good one-liners in Monster's University. But what stood out in his character the most was his devotion to Johnny.

He literally screamed, "Johnny, you're my hero!" during the Scare Games. Johnny is Chet's boy, damn it!

Roar OhMyGosh belongs to J-Spence on DA.

Full comic by @j-spencer15 right here.

[chainsxwsmile-personal]

Day 3 of Roger Rogers brain rot— I was HIGHLY amused that in Roger’s file, for ‘marital status’ he just answers ‘No’.

Not ‘single’.

‘No’. 😆

Anyway, us Aspec (Asexual, aromantic, agender, etc) people have already claimed him. Too late. He’s ours.

Ari (and I) can’t figure out if they’re cheek tufts or ear tufts but they’re cute. I can tell the creative team had fun with this little guy. He’s VERY fun to draw!

[clippyzippy]

Uh oh!

[niyana-the-ambiguous-mobian]

AYO, JOHNNY GOT HITCHED? AND GOT BUSY WITH THAT GOTH GIRL FROM THE PREQUEL???

Damn. Did NOT see that coming, even got a teenage, goth girl of their own.

[marblepony]

He’s soooo evil guys i know it..

[wreckrinho]

first drawing after a whole week without drawing

I don't feel like I'm going to draw tawog any time soon...well, maybe? Whatever

[boggslover]

Thinking a lot about Randall’s sentence and what season 3 of Monsters at Work will be like, if it even happens.

What I truly want is a Randall Redemption arc. While I believe him becoming a jokester is a stretch, I think he’d be a good fit for the MIFT team. He’s been shown to be good with building/operating/rewiring/modifying machinery. He’s always been a misfit himself (never quite fitting in, changing himself for others, letting himself be used by others to gain a sense of power or approval, etc.) more than anything, I would like to see Randall become more self aware and reflect on his past and what appeasing others has done to him.

I think the idea of a third season allows for a lot of opportunities to build on Randall’s character. Assuming he isn’t working with anyone anymore, he’s on the run by himself. The first time he’s ever been depicted alone, not working for anyone anymore.

Is he scared? Does he have full confidence in his abilities when he’s by himself? What is the end goal now? He can’t do anything but run away from his problems or somehow redeem himself, which could be unlikely depending on how the prison system operates in Monstropolis.

If he is caught and arrested again, he will most likely spend the rest of his life in jail. I hope that they won’t just go this route. I don’t want to see him evil and unaware of his surroundings, out of character, or stupid. I want him to be intelligent and to get hit with the realization of his past. Johnny was never his friend, never someone he could rely on. Johnny used him in college and again after saving him from banishment.

Being blindly desperate for other’s approval only got him a prison sentence. I want to see him reclaim his old self back.

[wowifinallywatched]

Monsters at Work Characters and what they represent

Tylor: Going through hardships to realise what truly matters, Who you want to surround yourself with and what you believe in, Even if it may not be exactly what or who you planned for yourself

Val: Continuing to show up and be grateful for your friends, Your family, Your job, Your life and most importantly - Yourself - with excitement and positivity.

Fritz: Never being afraid to show your Love and affection for those you truly care about and taking serious care and responsibility for the job you've been given, especially when it comes to your team.

Roger Rogers: Not letting anyone, even family, hold you back from your dreams and what you believe in. Also forgiving someone (if they deserve it) when they've realised their mistake and re-building that relationship.

Duncan: Portrayel of hard exterior who says they only care about themselves but in reality they have a soft inside and do care about their weird little family (Example A: Love for his mother) (And Gilfs) (A classic we adore) (ALSO THE MANAGER POSITIO-)

Cutter: Never let anything stand in the way of what you know, what you deserve and what you love. (even if it's over some Pulpy orange juice)

Mike and Sulley: You don't need qualifications, A degree, To 'know someone' or be a part of the popular crowd - You just need a Dream, Determination and hard work. They literally started from the mail room and now they run the company. If that's not 'Starting from the bottom now we're here' then I don't know what is.

George Sanderson: 2319!!!! I REPEAT- 2319!!!!!

[twinsandselfships]

A couple of things we made :3 :3

[raziiyah]

the girls are fighting

[greenghostreal]

What if

[chainsxwsmile-personal]

I won’t go into further detail because MaW season 2 finale spoilers but ARI’S FUCKING (RIGHTFULLY) PISSED.

[clippyzippy]

Let me tell you a story!

[ro994art]

MIFTers (and Jokesters 😉) 🔧⚙️💙

This is an old artwork I did back in 2021 when the first season of 'Monsters at Work' ended, but since I didn't have a Tumblr back then, now feels like a good time to share it here for the first time!

I ADORED season 2, by the way! I thought the writing and storyline were SO good. If you love the Monsters Inc. franchise and haven't checked this show out yet, please do. You won't regret it. 😁