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MTV Making the Band (O-Town) - The Final 5 (2000)

[nintendroid]

Bittersweet memories, I have a few. Sweet for recalling a simpler time, bitter because of "the one that got away".

A girl? No...the official Ed Edd 'n Eddy stocking cap that was only ever offered through a brief Cartoon Network call-in contest.

I haven't seen this clip since I was 11. It was getting to the point where I thought I made it up but thanks to Internet Archive user bdthe2nd, I was able to reconnect with an almost forgotten part of childhood.

Some background: When I was 11 I was HEAVY into Ed Edd 'n Eddy. I loved near-everything on Cartoon Network anyways, but EEnE was the crown jewel to me and my 8-year-old brother. We quoted it, made drawings, my chat room screen names were all EEnE related in some way.

So you can imagine how pumped I was when Cartoon Network held a call-in contest where you had a chance to win Edd's (Double D to his friends) famous and mysterious stocking cap.

The other prizes were a trip to Bora Bora and an inflatable chair but I couldn't have cared less about either of those things, I wanted the hat. The prize could've been for a million dollars and I would've traded it for that stupid hat. The innocence of youth.

I imagined myself in that hat. I imagined wearing it to school and wearing it around the house in humid 99 degree mountain weather. All the girls would want to go to the school dances with me, I'd finally have the approval of my fellow classmates and my life would be perfect if I had that hat.

I called that number every Friday for two months that summer. I got to where I memorized it and developed muscle-memory from picking up my parents' cordless phone and instantly dialing the number. It was sick.

Unfortunately for me, I never got my hat. I've looked for it over the years, ready to pay an absurd price for it, but one has never surfaced on eBay.

I hear you saying...

>just buy a custom one off etsy

Its not the same and I'll never settle for a cheap imitation. Either its the real deal or nothing at all. All or nothing.

What O-Town said.

In conclusion, if you were one of the lucky ones to win this hat, I hope it made you as happy as I thought it was going to make me. Send me a picture as well, that way I know someone legit won one of these things, because I'm starting to believe they were never actually given away.

[fantastickkay]

A bonus O-Town article from the . ݁₊ ⊹ .future. ݁₊ ⊹ . inspired by @pop-it-like-its-hot J-14 May 2001

[90s-2000s-barbie]

O-Town - All or Nothing (New Years 2002)

[nostalgiahime]

Planet Pop 3 CD (2001) [✩]

[starhoodies]

Painting practice! 🎃 Based on the piece, "Halloween Scare" by Frederic Stanley.

[premiumbitch]

childish things to script about yourself ‧⭑.ᐟ

Soft hands and scraped knees – No matter how much you run, climb, or fall, you never stay bruised for long. Your skin heals as quickly as your heart, always ready for the next adventure.

An endless imagination – You see faces in the clouds, entire worlds in the dust motes that dance in the sunlight, and magic in the way leaves rustle when the wind whispers through them.

The scent of childhood – Your clothes always carry the faintest trace of warm vanilla, fresh rain, and the pages of an old storybook.

Barefoot in the grass – No matter how tall you grow, the earth always welcomes your small steps, cool and soft beneath your toes, grounding you in wonder.

Laughter like wind chimes – Your joy is never small; it rings through the air, light and musical, impossible to silence or contain.

A voice full of questions – You never stop asking why, never stop wondering, never stop believing there’s always more to learn, more to see, more to dream.

An unbreakable bedtime routine – The world quiets for you at night, wrapping you in soft blankets and whispered stories. Sleep always feels safe, like a warm hug from the universe.

Sticky fingers and sweet tastes – No dessert ever escapes your fingertips, no candy is ever eaten without getting just a little on your chin. Every bite is a moment of pure happiness.

Running just to feel the wind – You don’t walk when you could run, don’t stand still when you could spin, don’t exist quietly when you could embrace the world with open arms.

Humming without realizing it – Music follows you everywhere, slipping from your lips in soft, aimless melodies. Even in silence, there is always a song in your heart.

Hugs that melt the world away – When you hold someone, you do it with your whole heart. Your hugs are never halfway; they are warm, fierce, and filled with the kind of love that never grows up.

An unshakable belief in magic – Whether it’s in fireflies, shooting stars, or the way people’s eyes light up when they laugh, you never stop believing that something beautiful and impossible is always just around the corner.

Pockets full of tiny treasures – Smooth pebbles, crumpled leaves, buttons, and forgotten trinkets, each one a piece of a story only you understand.

Echoes of lullabies – Even when no one sings to you anymore, the melodies of old lullabies still hum gently in your mind, like the distant memory of a warm embrace.

Shoelaces that never stay tied – No matter how carefully you knot them, they always come undone, as if your shoes are just as restless as you are.

Blowing on dandelions like wishes actually work – You close your eyes, whisper a secret to the wind, and send it floating into the sky with the hope that someone, somewhere, is listening.

Believing the moon follows you home – Every night, it watches over you, peeking between tree branches and rooftops, your quiet companion in the dark.

Cup hands under the faucet, sip like it’s magic – Water tastes better when it pools in your palms, as if drinking from your own hands connects you to something ancient and true.

Falling asleep in places you didn’t mean to – Curled up on the couch, head against a car window, tucked into someone’s shoulder—sleep finds you wherever you feel safest.

Speaking to animals like they understand you – Every bird, cat, and bug is a potential friend, listening patiently as you tell them your secrets.

Spinning in circles until the world blurs – Arms stretched wide, feet lifting off the ground, dizzy with laughter, weightless in your own little universe.

Tracing raindrops on windows – Watching them race, picking favorites, pretending they carry messages from somewhere far away.

Jumping over cracks in the sidewalk – Because deep down, a part of you still believes stepping on one might actually break something precious.

Wearing your favorite outfit too often – Whether it’s a soft hoodie or a dress that twirls just right, you love it too much to care if you wore it yesterday.

Drinking hot chocolate like it’s a cure for everything – Hands wrapped around the mug, marshmallows melting, warmth spreading through your chest like a hug from the inside.

The feeling of a bedtime story – The quiet hush of the room, the weight of a book in someone’s hands, the slow, soothing voice that makes everything feel okay.

Catching snowflakes or raindrops on your tongue – Just to see if they taste like the sky, just to prove to yourself that the world is still full of wonder.

Jumping into puddles without caring about the mess – The splash, the laughter, the feeling of rebellion against everything that says you should stay clean and dry.

Waking up to the sound of birds and pretending they’re singing to you – A private concert, just for you, before the world is fully awake.

Never fully outgrowing the urge to run up the stairs when it’s dark – A small part of you still thinks something might be chasing you, and it makes you smile every time.

Feeling safe under the covers, no matter what – The blanket is a shield, the bed is a fortress, and nothing bad can ever reach you here.

Fireworks still make you gasp – No matter how many times you’ve seen them, the bright bursts of color in the sky always feel like magic.

The quiet joy of holding hands – Fingers interlocked, warmth shared, a silent promise that you’re not alone.

Never losing the belief that something wonderful is waiting for you – A hidden door, a secret place, a story just waiting to be lived—you can feel it, just around the corner.

[laserwalnut]

Homestarries from varying dates

[deminetly]

꒰SCENARIOS TO SCRIPT꒱

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you and your friends discovering an underground club

you and your friends making a secret art installation/street performance at night

late night drives with your s/o blasting the playlist you made together

you and your friends going on a spontaneous road trip with no destination

you and your friends playing a prank on someone (or each other)

you and your friends finding an ancient map and going on a treasure hunt

costume party

deeptalk with your friend or s/o at night while stargazing on a roof

your s/o writing a song about you

dyeng your hair in a public toilet with friends

working with your friends in a cafe or record store

joining a competition for something you have never done (and winning?)

sneaking out to explore the town at night

you and your friends building a treehouse

finding a love letter in your locker

getting stuck in an elevator with someone you like

finding a stray animal and taking it home with you

passing a lake on your bike ride and deciding to go for a swim fully clothed

faking an engagement to get free desserts in a cafe

you and your s/o decide to start a vlog channel and post your dates

starting a (shifting) podcast (with your friends)

you and your s/o going out and they draw your initials together on a wall

[fantastickkay]

A bonus O-Town article from the . ݁₊ ⊹ .future. ݁₊ ⊹ . inspired by @pop-it-like-its-hot Popstar! December 2000

[luxmoogle]

Sora was definitely a biter when he was younger and then Halloween Town Sora is just like 'Hehehe yeees now I have an excuse to bite people >:3'

[ams-puppy]

I confidently believe everyone should recreate this with their villain f/o please I'm crying

[parasolladyansy]

PKMN Black - Piper

Meet Piper, Anville Town’s flutist NPC!

Trainer Class: Musician 🪈

PKMN: Lilligant 🌱 (Maybe also a Drilbur? Not much of a battler)

About: Cares deeply about music & trains - has a big brother who’s a Depot Agent.

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My second favorite thing about BW / BW2 are the musical NPC’s. They just hang out in towns, playing along on their instruments, adding to the soundtrack when you pass them by or talk to them. It’s a small thing that adds so much charm to me. ^o^

Speaking of charming, Anville Town - you get off on that little country station, go up the stone steps to the bridge where Piper is playing her “Lullaby For Trains”, & step onto the grassy hill overlooking the train shed & turntable where the sleepy town is lulled by the sounds of trains rumbling by on the tracks below. 🚞🍃

Warms the heart, imagining Ingo & Emmet growing up here. They probably hung out on that bridge often, happily watching the trains come & go. ^_^

Also…

Hehehe <u<

I’m very rusty, but I used to make custom sprites for my friends & me. Maybe I’ll make a sprite sheet for little Ansy in the future >u<

[krysmcscience]

BILLDUMP TIME (with transparency, because I can). Don't mind me, I'm just yeeting my goofy art at some way more talented individuals out of nowhere and then hauling ass back to the security of being a weird silent lurker ahaha

@tesscourtes and @beccadrawsstuff, respectively! These two Bills make a little prism of sorts together because of their recent crossovers on Patreon~ :3c Speaking of which, I highly recommend supporting both these artists! They do fantastic work! (TessCourtes and Beccup)

@qoolk on the left, and @monobmp on the right! I am such a sucker for these outfits~ OuO Go and check these two out, their art is phenomenal!!! >u<

@1spooky2me The most difficult Bill of the lot for me to draw, ahaha... Their art is so incredibly consistent and dynamic, I am, a little envious <:,) A little envious, but mostly impressed, so go look at their amazing art, what are you waiting for

And finally, @ckret2, whose writing is sublimely in-character and just a delight to read - they're a great artist, as well! I simply Could Not resist drawing their Bill in this ridiculous incredible and very fashionable pink feather dress, even though he only briefly wears it in their fic, so I also did a little bonus doodle of him in his standard hoodie to make up for it. XD (Also, as far as I'm concerned, Bill and Mabel were both correct in that lime green accessories make the dress Much Better.)

This is just a small selection of the human Bill designs I enjoy. I may draw and post more later on, who knows! Feel free to reblog with some neat Bill designs, either your own or by other folks - if any of the designs particularly call to me, I'll add them to the little list I've got going~ :D (Alternatively, if you really like my stuff and want me to draw something specific, you could...mmm...perhaps, commission me...? OuO)

Also I'm tagging Billford because uhhhh yeah, sorry not sorry, every single one of these Bills is getting shipped with Ford by the artists in some way or another, lmao

[premiumbitch]

comforting things to script about your dr ⭑.ᐟ

-- PERSONAL WELL-BEING & EMOTIONS: ⋆˚⊹

You always feel safe, loved, and protected in your DR.

Your mind is always at peace, free from stress and overthinking.

You wake up feeling refreshed, happy, and full of energy every day.

No negative thoughts can affect you; they simply pass without bothering you.

Your body feels light, strong, and completely comfortable at all times.

You are always surrounded by love and warmth, no matter where you are.

Whenever you need comfort, a wave of calmness washes over you instantly.

You never feel lonely, as you are always surrounded by people who genuinely care about you.

Every hug you receive feels deeply healing and reassuring.

You have a personal aura that naturally shields you from bad energy or negativity.

-- ENVIROMENT & ATOMOSPHERE: ⋆˚⊹

The weather is always perfect, exactly how you like it.

The air always smells fresh and calming, like vanilla, flowers, or the ocean breeze.

Your bedroom feels like the coziest sanctuary, always warm, soft, and welcoming.

Every place you visit in your DR feels familiar, safe, and comforting.

There are always soft fairy lights or warm candles glowing around you.

A gentle breeze follows you, making you feel refreshed and light.

No loud or unpleasant noises ever disturb your peace.

Every bath or shower you take feels like a spa experience, leaving you refreshed and relaxed.

Rain only falls when you find it peaceful, and it never ruins your plans.

If you ever feel upset, the entire environment subtly changes to comfort you—soft lighting, warm blankets, and peaceful music.

-- RELATIONSHIPS & COMPANIONSHIP: ⋆˚⊹

The people in your DR always understand you deeply, without needing to explain yourself.

You are always surrounded by kind, loving people who uplift and encourage you.

No one ever judges or misunderstands you; they always see the best in you.

Your favorite person (friend, family, or romantic partner) is always there when you need them.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, someone always knows exactly how to comfort you.

You have an adorable pet that follows you everywhere, offering constant comfort.

Whenever you need company, someone appears with a warm presence and kind words.

Every conversation in your DR feels deep, meaningful, and full of understanding.

You always feel like you belong, no matter where you go.

If you need space, people naturally respect it while still being there for you when you’re ready.

-- DAILY LIFE & SMALL JOYS: ⋆˚⊹

Every morning starts with the perfect cup of tea, coffee, or your favorite breakfast.

Your favorite cozy clothes always feel soft, warm, and comfortable.

Whenever you’re feeling tired, soft blankets and pillows appear for you to rest.

You always have time to relax, read, or do things that make you happy.

Every book you pick up in your DR is deeply comforting and exactly what you need.

Any food you eat in your DR is delicious, satisfying, and makes you feel good.

Your home always smells like your favorite comforting scents—freshly baked bread, lavender, or vanilla.

Whenever you feel cold, a warm drink or a cozy blanket appears instantly.

The stars always shine a little brighter when you look at them, making you feel at peace.

Whenever you need a break, time slows down so you can fully enjoy your moments of rest.