this probably occurred in a past iteration, because he atleast had the name Patrick in the 80s, so I'd maybe go for the fairmount iteration. Yk, since in that one Evans mom gave Evan the nickname, "HABIT."
I really do think it's safe to assume that Michael helped pick out a name for him, because I definitely don't think Patrick is his true name, if he ever really had one???? i feel like he might have a lable, yk "the observer" or shit like that maybe, but it was never really a NAME.
I think that Michael himself helped name Patrick, I think they we're talking and he asked Patrick for his name, he wanted to know who he was. And I think here, Michael is only just a kid, he's young and Patrick was still a feral bitter being, a beast in the head of a boy and Michael wasn't scared of him at all. If anything Michael was always so aware of that kind of sadness Patrick has always carried with him, so when he asks for his name and Patrick will say he doesn't really have a name, he doesn't need a name.
Michael would tell him that's JUST NOT TRUE!!! and he would ask if he could give Patrick a name, and who is Patrick to deny Michael such a request like that??? having a name, a new identity. something that wasn't given to him by slenderman, it doesn't sound too bad.
Michael would definitely throw out a few awful ideas, and Patrick would veto instantly but once Michael says the name, "Patrick" it was like a buzzer went off in their head. Like something important and special just happened. and they both knew that was the right name. It would be the kick start of how they begin to bond more, and adapt to each other, taking account in how each other feels, each others needs.
"My best buddy Patrick." is what I think Michael calls Patrick when he's not around. those two are best friends ur honour 😭🙏
okay okay I know the point of this is “White people need to put as much effort into learning how to pronounce Black people’s names as they do foreign European names” and 100% I totally agree, absolutely good point
but this tweet becomes hilarious in the context of this clip:
anyways, absolutely put effort into learning how people pronounce their names. just don’t feel bad if it takes you some time to get it right 😅
(also in case you didn’t watch the video it’s “N-SHOO-tee” not “SHOO-tee”)
this is what everyone has been saying!! no one is looking at celebrities for political statements, but they should and must use their platform to amplify the voices of those who need and most importantly be against this genocide!!
“Bruce is emotionally incompetent and can’t step outside his own morality” yeah it’s a character flaw.
“Dick is extremely stubborn and thinks he’s right all the time” yeah it’s a character flaw.
“Jason has hypocritical tendencies” yeah it’s a character flaw.
“ Tim is entitled and doesn’t think about people when seeking results, and often acts uncaring” yeah it’s a character flaw.
“Damian is rude and bratty” yeah, it’s a character flaw.
Also, some people may not even regard everything listed above as flaws.
Having negative traits allows incredible flexibility within your characters, what makes them intriguing, what makes them easy to relate to. If you want to write people, then write people. But they can’t be good and clean all the time.
I do this thing where I screenshot quite literally everything in this, which is both very useful and fun - and a bit creepy cause my screenshot gallery has like a thousand screenshots of volleyball dudes, but I'm having a hell of a good time for sure.