#problem sleuth icons

[homestuck-iconz]

Can you do a Pickle Inspector Autism flag icon?

i hope . this works??? im not super familiar with problem sleuth so if this is the wrong one uh. sorry

[ro--lal]

B33< sw33t!! could i get davepeta n’ purroblem sleuth matching icons? (for myself and my bro/sib) thank mew (you) !!

- 😼💿 anon

THE CHECKERS R EATING SO HARD i lov these

[conkreetmonkey]

So in the process of reading Homestuck, I found out that Dave's iconic sunglasses are, in-universe, a pair worn by Ben Stiller in a film that has not been named but is almost certainly Starsky and Hutch since they appeared a lot in Problem Sleuth, with the bust they appear on in that comic almost identical to the photo of them hanging in Dave's room. It seems likely that their appearance in Homestuck is just a reference to Problem Sleuth.

Despite the fact that the most iconic piece of one of the main characters of a once massive comic franchise exists irl, I've been unable to track down the whereabouts of these sunglasses. I found one Reddit thread from eight years ago asking about them, with only one reply pointing to a website which sells props from movies saying that they may have at once point had them because they have props hailing from the same film, but the site doesn't seem to archive sold listings, so if they did it's a dead end unless a third party site archived the listing.

I'm kind of shocked people aren't looking for them. The Dave Strider sunglasses exist in real life, and people obsess over that little irony-poisoned asshole. He's probably the single most popular transmasc namesake on the planet. You'd think his iconic sunglasses would be culturally valuable and worth preserving, maybe even worth putting in a queer museum somewhere if such a thing exists, but I've only been able to find one instance of somebody caring, and it's from an obscure Reddit post from almost a decade ago. What gives?

[rezi-iconz]

> request status ==> open!

==> this is specifically a homestuck icon blog and i dont plan on doing au/mspfa themes. i might do problem sleuth if requested though!

==> i usually use panel rips and flash assets as the bases for my edits but i can use normal sprites/pesterquest sprites too.

==> ill do pride icons, but probably only for more common flags/identities and probably 2 flags in an icon at most but preferably just one!

==> for ship icons, ill include a version with matching icons and a version with both characters if possible. i might not do all ships!

[radroller]

BATMAN COSTUME RATINGS

First I critiqued Captain Britain's closet of costumes, then Hank Pym's unending undertaking of unique uniforms, but now i'm bagging the biggest bass on the boat: BATMAN. And on Batman Day no less!!! While I’m hard-pressed to think of a major Batman design that is outright bad, but how do they stack up against each other? Also for simplicity’s sake we’ll be looking at Bruce Wayne’s different costumes, as i could make an entire separate post about the other Batmen and their costumes. Now, without further ado:

1939 Original: 6/10

A striking silhoutte brought on by the ears and cowl, a menacing visage with piercing eyes, and ever-charming purple gloves! Batman’s characterization as a merciless crimefighter didnt last beyond the year of his debut, but those initial appearances laid the impression of someone who fiercely combats evildoers by striking fear into their hearts. The problem is that these early appearances lacked consistency, a consequence of them still figuring stuff out. Sure whenever we reference back to Original Batman nowadays it’s excellent pulpy noir fun, just look at the upcoming Caped Crusader, but if you actually read the original comics Batman can sometimes look kinda…stupid. Particularly in his very first story, not being able to see his ears in profile shots is just WRONG. But still, those unforgettable vibes win out in the end, and are what carry on from this take on the character to this day!

40s/50s Batman: 6/10

The turn of the decade brought big changes for Batman, now he was colorful, barrel chested, and smiles aplenty! Presumably this change was made to appeal to younger readers (alongside the debut of Robin soon after) in a way that the scarier original Batman look didnt manage to. More emphasis was put on Batman’s status as a daring adventurer, a resourceful super sleuth, and fatherly figure to the kids at home and his ward Dick Grayson. Naturally this is reflected in his costume! The shortened ears and more expressive eyes exchange the creepiness of the original design for a sleeker look with friendlier features. The cape has become slightly shorter as well, and is more often used as a cape than a cloak so as not to conceal Batman’s muscular figure. But the biggest innovations by far are the new gloves with the iconic forearm blades, and a friend that’ll be with Batman for decades to come: the color blue!!! Just a fun look for all the giant typewriters, Zur En Arrh, cavaliers, and boners.

60s Yellow Oval: 8/10

As the Silver Age chugged along so did Batman stories, and it was a mixed bag for the guy. While the more stern and serious demeanor that became more prevalent with him (despite remaining approachable and kind) led to what i feel is one of the quintessential characterizations of the character, the routine in the comics began to wear a little thin at this point. This was compounded by some of the sorriest supervillains with the lamest gimmicks you’d ever see, with even the ones that would see eventual promise like Poison Ivy not achieving their full potential for decades to come. However at the same time Batman was now a TV star thanks to the 1966 show, and experienced a surge of popularity as a result, at least for the few years it was airing. It was an interesting time for Batman, but not so much his costume as it pretty much remained the same with one exception: the iconic yellow oval. And while that isnt much i sure do love it for the color balance, it really brings a little extra something during this blue period for the Batsuit.

Bronze Age: 10/10

Now THIS is some good shit right here. The 70s marked a shift back to Batman’s gothic roots thanks in large to Denny O’Neil’s time with the character and the art of industry greats like Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, Gil Kane, and Dick Giordano reflected that. And this suit….GOD. While largely the same as his 60s design as that was still his most recognizable look thanks to the TV show, the taller ears and MUCH longer cape gave Batman a more dramatic and cool air than ever before. Not as scary as he was originally yet not as campy as he had since become, a happy medium! At the same time, this is the bluest Batman ever was, which i’ve always found interesting. I always took it as Batman not shedding the most important things he gained over the previous 30 years, the warmth and compassion he was capable of alongside being the Dark Knight Detective. It incorporates all of the best choices about Batman designs into one ultimate look. I can’t think of much that tops it, and maybe DC couldnt either given that it was still being used well into the early 90s, well after much darker looks had been shown in blockbusters like DKR, Batman Year One, and The Killing Joke. It’s just that good!

Troika: 6/10

I ADORE this suit. The all-black look of the 1989 movie is so striking to see in comic form…at least in theory. You see I call it the Troika suit because that’s the name of the arc that first featured it, but the image i use comes from much later when it was refined to look more…well, like Batman. The eponymous storyline had him looking like a feverdream with foot-tall ears and a cape so huge it was as if he was wrapped in goth bedsheets. Idk if they were influenced by Todd McFarlane’s Batman art and later successes with Spawn but i am not a fan. It’s just peak 90s excess, but in a much uglier way than Azrael’s batsuit ever was imo. Though i must stress, in a less exaggerated artstyle this suit is perfectly solid, even great, and i love seeing it in Chuck Dixon’s later 90s Bat books. So i give it a decent rating regardless.

No Man’s Land: 7/10

Speaking of late 90s: this suit technically appeared before the aforementioned arc, I personally associate it more with JLA, but No Man’s Land is definitely the most significant thing that happened during its tenure. It’s basically just the Troika suit with a dark grey bodysuit. Not much more to it than that, really. And while i actually prefer the Troika suit to it, this one is much less often a nightmare for me to look at, so it wins out ever so slightly. Only other thing to mention is that it sometimes includes pointy shoulders that I’m mostly neutral towards.

Hush: 9/10

Once again this suit was actually seen previously in the Officer Down storyline, but it was the artwork of Jim Lee in the Hush arc that cemented it as the definitive modern take on Batman’s costume. Much like with the Bronze Age suit we have a design drawing from the strengths previous ones: a long flowing cape, a huger bat symbol than ever before, and an overall darker color scheme evoking all the blockbuster Batman stories from the 80s, the Animated Series, and various movies. It’s easy to see why it’s lasted so long, even after Bruce would go on to change and update his look he’ll still be wearing this in crossover events, non-continuity books, or even main continuity ones where he had a different outfit at the time but nobody gave a fuck. It’s sleek, it’s relatively easy to draw, and it’s striking in team lineups, a perfectly functional good-looking design. Despite the fact that i associate it with a depiction of Batman i’ve long grown weary of, the fact is that this suit is a classic and deserves the use it gets…though it isn’t a favorite. In my opinion it’s just a little too quintessential, in a vacuum it’s the perfect look but next to some of these other looks from over the years it’s lacking a certain something to push it to the top.

Batman Inc: 8/10

In retrospect I think it was a poor choice to make Dick Grayson’s Batman suit basically identical to Bruce’s then-current one before he suffered a bad case of being dead (but not really). DC let Dick keep being Batman so as not to seem like they were demoting him (got over that pretty quick), and thus when Bruce returned to life he had to be given a different suit to differentiate the two. If anything Dick should’ve had the more distinct look, because they could’ve or would’ve gone farther with it than what they did with ol Bruceman. As a result half of the time you can only tell them apart based on musculature. That’s my ONE criticism with this suit, it isn’t much of a change at all from his modern-classic appearance. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciated the return of the yellow oval for as long as it lasted, but just about everything else added (the speed lines, utility belt, loss of the black undies) I’m kinda neutral on. It’s an amazing suit and I have super fond memories of it but I just don’t have much to say beyond that.

New 52: 5/10

Im not gonna beat a dead horse when it comes to the New 52, especially with Batman, because he actually fared better than just about anyone else. The more edgy, less colorful aesthetics a lot of the reboot books were pushing fit him pretty well given we were between Dark Knight movies and he mostly wears black and grey anyway. But this suit design....damn. I get what they're going for but it comes out so damn busy, and for no real reason. I was neutral on the speed lines from the Batman Inc suit but this is just too much! And how about the bat symbol peels off? Why? It's just a choice I can't fathom, even the hyper grounded Batman movies don't have stuff like that going on with the suits. This coupled with it being the least colorful Batsuit by a significant margin, even compared to the Hush suit and even when not in the dour muted lighting FCO Plascencia used during darkest arcs on the main Batman book. But critically, I have to say that even among the lame redesigns of the reboot, this suit always strikes me as dull. Partially because, once again, it's playing it safe with Batman's overall look. It makes all the changes they did make feel like obligations, like they're admitting there was nothing wrong with Batman but everyone else was getting huge updates so he needed some greeble thrown on. And I think this is a large part of why a lot about this design steadily got ignored by artists. Or at least toned down, I think overtime it mostly came out looking like his Batman Inc look without the yellow oval. The one thing I will say I genuinely love about the New 52 suit is the armor detailing on the gloves and boots. I don't think it's entirely necessary for a Batsuit, but it's really cool nonetheless. A nice innovation from a suit I consider passable at best.

Rebirth: 10/10

To preface: this is maybe my favorite Batman look ever. After three years of what is basically the same suit this feels like a breath of fresh air. And that's crazy because it's by no means a huge departure from what came before. But what it brings to the table is SO cool and slick in all the ways i love a Batman suit to be with JUST the right amount of color. And that color is purple, with this lovely new cape lining! Coupled with a lovely complimentary yellow lining on the now-black utility belt and a border on the bat symbol that makes it pop! I love that latter choice, it's a perfect compromise between the classic and yellow-oval varieties of the bat symbol. Just a nice color palette in general, I wonder if Snyder and Capullo got attached to the color scheme of the original Batman costume when they referenced it in Zero Year. It's like Batman coming full circle in terms of design, a neat little note to end on for the history of his various looks.....

Conclusion

....Or it would be, but Batman has reverted to the Hush suit as I'm fairly certain he always will at this point. And it's a shame, though unavoidable given the status of Batman as DC's big cash cow. That said I'm not going to end this post harping on the woes of brand homogeneity, we're here to talk about Batman! The epic highs and lows of his pointy eared silhouette, the cape that trails his crusade against evil, and the symbol that he wears proudly to signify his undying dedication to that endeavor. Batman will forever be one of the most striking superheroes of all time on looks alone, and a compelling figure in the realm of comics. But what do you think? What's your favorite Batman costume? Is it one of the minor ones I didn't list?

[kinformative]

🚀 mod dave's intro

heya, i'm 🚀 mod dave. i use he/she pronouns, bisexual boygirl. alterhuman/fictkin who takes it pretty seriously. also autistic w/ a side of adhd. i'm an adult. IRL of dave algebra class from devius ex machina/dnb amongst many others, doubles are welcome to still send in requests y'all are cool as shit. (previously mod prime) below are my tags, and what fandoms i take reqs for as well as what type of requests i personally fulfill.

tagging system:

#🚀 | ⤷ mod dave - requests/asks answered by me/posts made by me #🚀 | ⤷ in wine there is truth. - completed requests/asks #🚀 | ⤷ i can't let them find out. - denied requests/asks

fandoms i do requests for: rick & morty, fnf (+ most mods, mostly dave and bambi), hermitcraft/trafficsmp, homestuck, problem sleuth, garten of banban, other mascot horrors, minecraft/mcsm, roblox (any games are ok), baldi's basics (+ any mods/spinoffs), fnaf, dsaf, fortnite, pizza tower, nintendo games (primarily super mario, splatoon, pokemon, and the mother series), sega games, undertale, creepypasta, sonic.exe, backrooms, hfjone, animatic battle, lethal company, d:bh, everhood, sly cooper, club penguin, neopets, everhood, steven universe, rayman, cookie run, hylics, atla, toontown/ttcc, tf2, bugbo, sanders sides, madness combat, smg4, SML, my little pony, scp, petscop, kinitopet, pico's school, danganronpa, henry stickmin, gravity falls, spongebob, ockin, songkin, otherkin, and any other type of alterhuman/othertypes that don't fit into a fandom or any sort of media.

request types i accept: xenogender/kingender flags, name/pronoun suggestions, pokemon teams, icons, coin flips, shufflemancies, positivity messages, advice, userboxes, canon calls, art/doodles, sprite edits, stamps, blinkies, kin mem help, kinfessions, moodboards

specifics that i don't accept. these aren't on the main blacklist: - undertale AUs (no issue with them, i simply do not know enough about them to do reqs for em. sorry.) - skyverse characters of any type - henry miller from dsaf (i personally will not fulfill these if they are sent in, mod dirk can handle those, it is a personal reason sorry yall) - dandy's world

[davekat-sucks]

The people arent being educated enough. Another thing with trolls is while everyone in Homestuck has a theme going on Trolls (and later cherubs but they are not as iconic) have an astrology theme going on. Even if you dont care or arent invested in zodiacs and astrology everyone has a birthday and thus everyone has a zodiac. So that means everyone can relate and be included and project more on the trolls. Seen many anti woke Homestuck fans who hate trolls and like the carapacians more and while they have their appeal not everyone can exactly relate to or project on chess or gambling or even mere dark and light themes. I think they miss the reason why many people focus more and project onto trolls even though more carapacian ocs would be nice. Everyone is like the trolls because everyone has a star sign just by default of being born. It can also be another part kf going with mythology as the star signs have been interpreted/created from different mythologies in the world but their most popular interpretation is of Greek myth. All of the aliens are very anthropomorphic but trolls are probably the most human they are the most humanoid. I get why the other side of the fanbase hate the trolls but I think they forget or miss many reasons people latch onto the trolls so much.

Carapacians also do not have features that make them close enough like a human like ears and noses, even when we had characters in Problem Sleuth being examples of making them unique and girls there that do have traits a person would have in real life like hair or outfits. As well as simple black and white is too bland for them without a bit of color. For trolls, it's grey and whatever color a person wants if it isn't completely a rainbow mess. Characters like Wayward Vagabond and Spades Slick, never directly talk. Fans weren't sure if they could speak as the only means of hearing their thoughts as through the narrative that sometimes may or may not be under Hussie's control. There is moments of certain speech patterns and mannerisms, but it isn't enough unless said character has a way to communicate with either the others in the story or audiences. Even just them writing on a signboard would have been enough for people to know said character has a voice and his own thoughts. I also think it's not just people projecting themselves onto the zodiac trolls represent, but some can like the other trolls since their signs may be compatible to them. For me, I'm an Aries and I think Aradia is fine, but not as great (especially in the Homestuck 2/Beyond Canon). I feel more strongly towards Eridan despite he is an Aquarius. Aries is said to be good standing with signs that are part of the Fire and Air. Of course, whether one believes that kind of thing or not is up to the person themselves. I wouldn't be surprised if someone liked a troll that is on the least compatible side. Humans are complex and it can be hard to predict how exactly a person acts.

[freackthejester]

I have now watched the 2004 Starsky and Hutch movie. Yes, I did this mostly to try to understand the importance of Ben Stiller's sunglasses in the film and why they are important enough to be mentioned in Problem Sleuth and subsequently Homestuck.

I don't get it. He does wear the shades in a few scenes, but they are not nearly as prominent as I expected going in, which I guess makes a twisted sort of sense. It's not even a prop, he's just outside wearing sunglasses because he's outside and it's a very popular throwaway style of glasses. They came from a convenience store and are expected to break after a summer. They are not even that dark or reflective or anything special. They suck. And they are stuck in a movie that is weird about women, very paint by numbers and forgettable. But it does have a few of those things that I know by now that Hussie likes. Bad good acting. A homoerotiscm that is mostly a joke. Misattributed quotes.

And at the end the original actors of Starsky and Hutch show up and gift the Stiller and Wilson their version of the iconic car, and it's like "Who are these bozos?" but they very clearly just ARE Starsky and Hutch the originals, even though the movie takes place is the 70s, so by that logic the OG would have been doing all of their shit back in the 50s. Like, just running into what is clearly just an alternate universe version of yourself and not even taking note of it and just taking and wrecking their car for funsies.

On a scale of importance for viewing versus just getting by on the memes, I would rank Starsky and Hutch 2004 very low, and it does not feel essential to understanding. That said, I do not think it is a BAD film, and watching it was fun.

[twistedtummies2]

Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes - Number 27

Welcome to A Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes! During this month-long event, I’ll be counting my Top 31 Favorite Fictional Detectives, from movies, television, literature, video games, and more!

SLEUTH-OF-THE-DAY’S QUOTE: “The world will look up and shout, ‘Save us!’ And I’ll whisper, ‘No.’”

Number 27 is…Rorschach, from Watchmen.

A lot of you are probably surprised to see a character as iconic as Rorschach – arguably the most famous character from one of the greatest graphic novels of all time, “The Watchmen” – so low in the ranks. Well, trust me, as iconic as Rorschach is, there’s a good reason I place him where I do, but we’ll get to that in a bit. For now, let’s focus on the character himself.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock nowhere near a book-and/or-magazine-vendor since the mid-80s, then the chances are good you’ve at least heard of “The Watchmen.” This was the arguable masterpiece of English comic book writer Alan Moore. This man is something of a strange legend in the world of comics, responsible for such titles as “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” “V for Vendetta,” and “From Hell,” as well as being the author of “Batman: The Killing Joke.” However, many agree that when you hear his name, “Watchmen” is the first of his works that seems to come to mind. This graphic novel was a hyper-dark deconstruction of the superhero genre as a whole, and set the groundwork for a lot of comic book stories that would come after it. The idea of “superhero deconstruction” has sort of become a sub-genre within itself, to be honest, and while parody and satire of the genre did exist long before Moore whipped up this piece, “Watchmen” is almost universally agreed to be the place where the idea of taking superhero fiction and giving it a psychological and sociological bend, and showing that superpowered beings in the world aren’t necessarily the end of all problems, became REALLY popular.

The main protagonist of “Watchmen” (at least ostensibly) is Rorschach. Most of the characters in Moore’s book were based on pre-existing comic book characters, sort of blending original elements with older concepts to create recognizable figures and play off of established tropes. Rorschach is sort of a conglomeration of Batman, the Shadow, the Question, and a much lesser-known character called Mr. A. The story of the graphic novel focuses on Rorschach – real name Walter Kovacs – trying to solve the murder of his former superhero teammate, the Comedian. The adventure grows increasingly more bizarre (and thoroughly messed-up on MANY levels) as Rorschach uncovers a vast conspiracy and plots to commit mass slaughter, leading to many of the former Watchmen banding together again to try and figure out how to stop the chaos. Without going into too much detail, for those who don’t know already…yeah, it doesn’t exactly go how Rorschach – or, indeed, anybody – really planned. Rorschach is a fine sleuth, and the visual design of him – a noir-style detective’s getup combined with a bizarre, shifting inkblot mask – is certainly one of the most striking in all of comics, many would argue. However, what truly stands out about Rorschach is his philosophical viewpoint: Moore created Rorschach as a sort of satire on the strict objectivist policies many of the characters I mentioned earlier notoriously had. These were characters who seemed to see the world in a strictly black-and-white perspective, where good is good, bad is bad, and there’s basically no gray moral ground in-between. He does what he feels is right based on this ideal, but the problem is…that’s a REALLY hard ideal to put into practice in the real world without seeming like a complete idiot or semi-psychopathic. Rorschach’s steadfast nature, his determination to stick to his ideology, is both his greatest asset and his greatest failing: it’s an asset because it’s what allows him to get through as far as he does and keep focused on the case at hand. But it’s his greatest failing because his inability to cope with the gray area, and reason out anything beyond his basic, fundamental viewpoint, leads to a lot of personal problems, and ultimately to his own downfall. This is actually why Rorschach ranks as low as he does. To put things in the simplest terms possible: while I love the deconstruction and homages present in Watchmen, I feel like I prefer other takes on these concepts more, and I also prefer some of the characters that inspired Rorschach over the Watchmen's chief sleuth himself. Still, he's more than worthy of placement in the Top 31: when I think of comic book detectives, he's one of the first I imagine.

Tomorrow, the countdown continues with Number 26!

CLUE: “Truth brings closure.”

[priyadharshinigamer]

9 Must-Play Family Board Games: From Ludo to Monopoly and Beyond!

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Snakes and Ladders: The Game of Ups and Downs

Snakes and Ladders is another beloved classic that has delighted families for decades. The game's simplicity and element of chance make it accessible to players of all ages, fostering humility and grace in both victory and defeat. It's a timeless reminder that life, like the game board, is filled with ups and downs.

2. Monopoly: The Ultimate Strategy Game

Monopoly reigns as one of the most iconic strategy games, offering players the opportunity to build financial empires through shrewd investments and negotiations. Beyond its entertainment value, Monopoly imparts valuable lessons about money management and resource allocation, making it ideal for teenagers and adults alike.

3. Scrabble: Wordplay Fun for Everyone

Scrabble is a favorite among word enthusiasts, challenging players to create words using letter tiles and strategically place them on the board for maximum points. Apart from being highly entertaining, Scrabble enhances vocabulary, spelling, and strategic thinking skills, making it an educational yet enjoyable choice for family game nights.

4. The Game of Life: Navigate Your Path

The Game of Life takes players on an exhilarating journey through various life stages, from college to retirement, where they make critical decisions about careers, relationships, and finances. It's a fantastic way to introduce children to the complexities of adulthood while enjoying a fun, role-playing experience with the whole family.

5. Catan: Explore, Trade, Build

Catan offers players a rich multiplayer experience where they collect resources, build settlements, and expand their territories to emerge victorious. Its dynamic gameplay and emphasis on strategic planning and negotiation make it a top choice for families seeking a challenging yet rewarding gaming experience.

6. Ticket to Ride: A Railway Adventure

Ticket to Ride invites players on a thrilling cross-country train adventure where they compete to claim railway routes connecting cities across North America. With its simple yet strategic gameplay and geographical knowledge, Ticket to Ride is perfect for players of all ages looking for an exciting family board game.

7. Clue: Solve the Mystery

Clue immerses players in a captivating murder mystery where they must use deduction and critical thinking to uncover the culprit, weapon, and crime scene. It's a thrilling detective game that encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills, making it a hit among aspiring sleuths and mystery lovers.

8. Blokus: The Strategy Game for the Whole Family

Blokus challenges players to strategically place their pieces on the board while blocking their opponents' moves. Its colorful and intuitive gameplay promotes spatial awareness and critical thinking, making it an ideal choice for families looking for a fun and engaging strategy game.

9. Carrom: A Popular Board Game in India

Carrom is a beloved Indian board game that combines skill and pecision as players aim to pocket their carrom pieces using a striker. Its simple yet addictive gameplay appeals to players of all ages, making it a cherished pastime for families across generations.

Download Zupee Ludo Game

For a modern take on the classic game of Ludo, consider downloading the Zupee app, which offers exciting variations like Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, and Ludo Ninja. Join players from around the world in thrilling Ludo matches and even compete for cash prizes. Visit Zupee today to download the Ludo app and start your family's digital board gaming adventure!

In Conclusion

Family board games offer an unparalleled opportunity for bonding, laughter, and shared experiences. Whether it's the timeless charm of Ludo or the strategic depth of Monopoly, these games promise endless fun and cherished memories for families to treasure for years to come.

[29pageshomestuckeveryday]

Homestuck, page 830

[S] Jade: Open FreshJamz!

You open the FRESHJAMZ MEDIA PLAYER and add Dave's remix to the playlist.

Songs used in this page: Showtime Remix by Gabe Nezovic, Aggrieve Remix by Gabe Nezovic, Verdancy (Bassline) by Kalibration, Potential Verdancy by Robert J! Lake, Ohgodwhat by Nick Smalley, Ohgodwhat Remix by Michael Guy bowman, Rediscover Fusion by BurnedKirby, Crystalanthemums by Alexander Rosetti, and Explore Remix by Gabe Nezovic

Song commentary for Ohgodwhat:

Nick Smalley:

WELL

It was 2008 and I was a silly little boy and thought ORGMaker was good-ass music program, so I decided to make a song in it. Half an hour later forged this booger of a song. Seriously. It took half an hour to make this. Then I saw that THE HUSS posted something about a Problem Sleuth opening? So I was like damn that’s bananas I’ll show him up! (wow look at this nerd thinking he can actually make music)

I sent it to his email and like a day later he sent one back asking about the music team. FLATTERING, IT WAS. So I was like sure sign me up g homey dog slice foo

And that’s the story of how I got on the music team.

Oh wait. You just wanted Ohgodwhat.

(ps that’s what it was called when i made it too)

Song commentary for Crystalanthemums:

Alexander Rosetti:

I composed this one intending it to be the theme of Jade's land. This is the reason Jit has gone on the record as saying Crystamenthequins was intended to accompany Jade's island being destroyed/her entering her land (I'm pretty sure that's how he described it) was because of this song. It's actually a really simple tune, and I've wanted to expand on it for ages but never got around to it. The entire piece consists of the same simple chord progression, but it's a good, if played out, progression. That and the beautiful harmonies one is guaranteed to find with it is why I think this is one of my more popular songs. It's not as well-composed as I'd like it to be, but it is definitely catchy. And Radiation was responsible for the name, jokingly calling it "crystalanthemums" after I described it sound like a crystalline flower. I decided that was as good a name as any, and I've had the pleasure of infecting its two remixes with such silly-sounding titles.

Link to storyboards for this page: http://readmspa.org/storyboards/00830.swf.html

Author commentary: With the (playable!) FRESHJAMZ playlist, we are provided with the implication that these are all songs produced by the kids collaboratively. Their icons indicate who was involved with the songs. Just another sign earlier in the story that these kids have some musical talent and this is the sort of thing they do with their spare time. This is one of those things that starts getting buried as we move along. For instance, we never quite get to see God Tier Jade picking up the old bass and rocking out. Which is a shame.

[ro--lal]

do ace dick from problem sleuth x pickle inspector who is also from problem sleuth plox

i need 2 reread ps omG

[pan-matsuri]

This post inspired me to try something new and to live in this beautiful, majestic, ever-changing, and ever-evolving world.

This is to say, I watched Skibidi Toilet.

I'm only up through episode 59 right now but intend to watch the rest.

First impression: I am a millenial. I was there to see early flash animators shape the world in their image¹. I've seen abridged series spark a fire and run out of steam². I've witnessed goofy shitposts by talented creators get popular, and those same creators can't resist a chance, even a moment, to try to realize their vision³.

Skibidi Toilet is a shitpost that is having its moment. I don't think it's been running very long, but having watched about a half or maybe two thirds of it (the episodes seem to be getting longer so I don't know), I do hope the creator has a plan for eventually bringing it to a close before it dies limping towards an unreachable finish line.

I think there may be a theme of ageism in the series. The series has a reputation for being "gen-z/gen-alpha brain rot" which I do disagree with. But look at some of the choices in the series. The use of UwU faces? The musical choice of Depeche Mode? Just creating animations in Garry's Mod in general? With the exception of the Fortnite dances, none of this strikes me as anything that would be terribly out of place for a generation building their own relevance 20 years ago. Also, the series seems vastly more popular on Youtube than on Tiktok.

I think the series so far suffers from its short episode length. Episodes switch perspective far too frequently so it's hard to know when a character begins to be relevant. Additionally, the characters escalate the conflict in an incredibly cartoonish way at a pace that is unsustainable. In summary, Skibidi Toilet has the same narrative issues present in A Song of Ice and Fire and children playing pretend.

idk it's fine I guess. I don't think I'd ever recommend it to anyone tho.

¹ There are so many iconic flash animations, but in this moment I am thinking specifically of two: Magical Trevor; and The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny.

² Here I am thinking of YuGiOh Abridged, which I predict will never finish, and even if LittleKuriboh does, no one remains who will notice.

³ I am referring here of course to Homestuck, which became more popular than I believe Andrew Hussie ever expected, even after Problem Sleuth.

[homestuck-e-cheese]

this is a Homestuck (and Homestuck adjacent content) screenshot and commentary blog. Most of the commentary is lackluster.

okay tagging system for my faves

#larabar england - lara (jake)

#therapy pyrite - terezi

#sparky the barkbeast - sollux

#clever police reference - roxy

#stand for the fag 🏳️‍⚧ - homestuck characters being trans because of course they are it's homestuck

#homes stucked - iconic moments

#flavorblasted - my faves

#not screenshots - not screenshots

#non homestuck screenshots - screenshots, liveblogging, commentary, etc, on anything other than homestuck proper that I may discuss on this blog. If needed I'll give specific non-homestuck pieces of media their own tags.

I also tag each screenshot with a page number, the page number used by the Unofficial Homestuck Collection preceded by a p. For example, #p002037 . I don't know what possible use this could be.

Exceptions: The video games, due to (presumably) not having page numbers. I'll figure something out. Problem Sleuth uses the pages on the Homestuck website rather than the Unofficial Homestuck Collection, due to me starting it while the Collection was down, and due to the fact that it's a long enough read that I couldn't read it in one sitting and it required its own bookmark.

about me:

my url isn't a random pun i'm a big chuck e cheese fan

he/him

that's it no more info about me

[noirstims]

📞 intro / pinned post 📌

hello, you can call me noir.

the main theme of this blog is mostly grayscale / black & white (and to a lesser extent mystery / detectives). requested stimboards will usually be made in full grayscale, but you can request 1-2 highlight colors for them.

banner credit : edited by me, from here

icon credit : edited by me, screenshot from here (timestamp is 2:30)

below the cut is a list of fandoms / music interests i have (plus my blacklist & tag list at the bottom). feel free to ask for things outside of the fandom and music lists (im always looking for new music / songs to listen to), but dni / blacklist still apply.

(anything tagged with a * at the end means read blacklist before requesting)

[dni]

proship, map, anti-semitic, zionist, nsfw / kink blogs, ageplay, petplay, terfs, radqueer, anti-lgbts

[ fandoms ]

problem sleuth

scp foundation*

among us (yes, really)

angel hare

8:11

disco elysium

mystery flesh pit

fallen london

17776

ace attorney

garn47

cookie run

moral orel

the stanley parable

backrooms

five nights at freddys

superliminal (the one by pillow castle games)

minecraft

undertale

the mandala catalogue*

my little pony (g4)

pokemon

lifesteal smp

ena

dream smp*

deltarune

[ music ]

vocaloid

half.alive

vylet pony

underscores

porter robinson

city girl

in love with a ghost

billie ellish

sydney gish

carly rae jepsen

kesha

glass beach

frank ocean

drain gang

miracle musical*

six impala

candy claws

tyler, the creator

liana flores

1 800 pain

femtanyl

jack stauber

100 gecs

owl city

tv girl

pinkpantheress

charli xcx

[blacklist]

dr. jack bright (elias shaw is okay)

hazbin hotel

helluva boss

harry potter

wilbur soot

georgenotfound

dream (the minecraft youtuber)

joe hawley

alex kister

mindless self indulgence

drake

lovejoy

anything on my dni

[tag list]

⚖️ “read my ass. i’m a cop.” - pinned

🗣️ “mister dragon you’re under arrest!” - announcements

🪪 “you’re expecting somebody huh mrs?” - others answered requests

💭 “and aren't all detectives philosophers?” - my requests answered

🗄️ case closed - my stimboards

📁 case files - my gifs

👣 new leads - reblogged stimboards

���️ newspaper clippings - reblogged gifs

🌫️ old flames - favs

👥 in kahoots - fandom stims

🃏 red herrings - joke stims

🔍 p.i. (pickle inspector) - detective stims

📽️ silent film - full grayscale

📺 tv color - partial grayscale

👁️‍🗨️ shadow play - silhouette stims

🔦 street light - liminal stims

[thesunlightismanufactured]

the thing that nobody considers is that aradia and zhen psycholonials both do this face. i can't remember if i think i actually understood psycholonials. i think i understood the starlight calliope despite reading the fourth chapter before the rest (reread). i did not fucking track jailbreak despite it being simple. i absoluntely understood everything in bardquest and various tea special olympics strips. i have read random pages of and it don't stop and problem sleuth but not 10 of either so. i miss my jailbreak icon.