#snoopy yu

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

[pothame]

[theside-b]

Today is a double-special date: it's Max Lin (Plus & Minus) and Andy Wu (My Tooth Your Love) birthdays and their fictional boyfriends Shih and Yujin were quick to declare their best wishes and affection.

As far as I know Max and Shih still live together (yes, they are roommates) and Andy and Yujin have at least three different business endeavors together (they also have a tradition of one of their friends accidentally posting them kissing during their birthdays, so who knows, they might pop later on your dash).

[chicademartinica]

Thank you Taiwan.

[boyslovesource]

MY TOOTH YOUR LOVE (2022)

[noona96n]

🇹🇼 Taiwan + sky bridge & marriage equality

Ur Name Engraved Herein | My Tooth Ur Love

[insp]

[jinqing-tooth]

Andy Wu and Yu Jin - New Romantics part 1/3 (x) 

[sleepyhead-poll]

BONUS! MOD'S CHOICE POLL!

Mod's Propaganda Under the Cut:

Judai:

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Yu-Gi-Oh fan. For whatever reason, this series imprinted on me when I was a child and I just never let it go. I've watched the original series, season 0, GX, 5Ds, and Arc V, as well as read the original manga, the GX manga, and the Arc V manga, as well as watched all the movies. The point is: I like Yu-Gi-Oh. There are people who like it more than me, that have watched all the series and what not, but I think I still like it an absurd amount. And out of all the protagonists I know, Judai is my favorite. He's just so lovable, you can't help but like him! He's goofy, he's reliable, he's fun, he has a descent into madness, he's gay, what more could you want in a shounen protagonist? Though being sleepy isn't a major part of him, it's more of a gag of him slacking in class and always going to sleep, it's still super funny and I'm a little sad that he lost in Round 1, though I do like Sonic as well (who he lost to). Give the Slifer Slacker a chance!

Linhardt:

Considering Linhardt is my profile picture at the moment, I don't think I need to justify this too much. But I will anyway. Linhardt is the sleepy crest scholar. Although I will be the first to admit that I am not actually a Fire Emblem fan (and tbh I find the writing in Three Houses kind of bad) (sorry to those who enjoy it) I love Linhardt so much anyway. He's probably my favorite in that very large cost. I love that he's so unapologetically sleepy, like he doesn't care if you scold him to do work, he will do work on his own time. Not only that, but he's actually really smart and dedicated when he wants to be. Linny's friendship with Caspar is really nice, especially since I think someone needs to save Caspar from his awful dad & self-destructive tendencies. Plus, I really like his supports. Especially with Marianne, Hubert, and Edelgard. His supports with Dorothea in Three Hopes is also really nice.

Garfield:

It's Garfield. He's a classic comic. He's a classic meme. Little orange kitty. What more could you possibly want? I love Snoopy, but to be perfectly honest I think Garfield should have gotten as far as Snoopy.

Sleepytime Tea Bear:

Again. He's just a classic. What more would you want but a sleepy bear in pajamas on a chair?

Olruggio:

I'm a big Witch Hat Atelier fan and I love Olruggio. Like yes, I like Orufrey like everyone else, but I also just like Olruggio on his own. I like his scruffy little look and I love the fact that at first he is so intimating but almost immediately he's revealed to be a big softie. I love his light magic motif and I really think it's sweet that he made the thing to keep you warm when you sleep and gave it to the kids-- he's a FATHER. This man needs a nap fr though. Man I need to catch up with this manga.

Osaka:

IT'S OSAKA. Like!!! I don't even know how many clips and comics from Azumanga Daioh make the rounds around Tumblr, but specifically the ones about Osaka are amazing!!! She has the most autistic anime girl swag I love her so much. She's so sweet and earnest and silly... I always lose my mind at "OH MAH GOD!" and she has so many other classics. Like when she makes the Osaka stamp with her eraser or when she struggles to cross the street because she keeps zoning out when the light gets green or when she's distressed about Americans wearing shoes inside... I love her. And to her sleepyheadness, she's always falling asleep in class and whenever she's studying she just starts falling asleep. She's just like me fr...

Takane:

Back in the day I really liked Kagerou Project and so as tribute to my old obsession from middle/high school I have to give a spot to Takane. My favorite part of the series was when we saw flashbacks to the Yuukei quartet and Headphone Actor is still a bop.

Tanaka:

THE REASON WHY I STARTED THIS TOURNAMENT IN THE FIRST PLACE??? Last December during finals I decided to read something light and fun while working and I chose Tanaka-kun is Always Listless because I remember the title from a few years ago when the anime came out and like I loved it SOOOOOO much. He's the ultimate sleepyboy and he's just so funny and relatable. He needs to be carried around by his best friend Ohta and his ultimate goal in life is to minimize as much effort as possible and he's always nodding off and he dislikes being a main character, instead wishing he was a background character... my favorite guy for real.

[fictionaldogcompetition]

Contestants!

Below the cut is the contestants and their matches!

Each poll will be 1 week long, and they'll go out 10 at a time. The exact date and time polls will start going up is a little up in the air right now, because I'm going out of town over the weekend. So they might begin as early as Monday 18th, but probably not later than Wednesday 20th. I'll let you know the night before.

Anyway, just think of this delay as time to write propaganda ahead of your dog's poll going up!

Ruff Ruffman (Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman) vs Muttley (Wacky Races)

Snowy (Tintin series) vs Dog (Columbo)

Maliketh, The Black Blade (Elden Ring) vs Wolfie (Until Dawn)

Unnamed Dog/The Imitator (The Thing) vs Whisper the Wolf (Sonic IDW comics)

Queen Teatinu (Healin Good Precure) vs Nigou/Tetsuya 2 (Kuroko no Basket)

Melody Amaranth (Super Lesbian Animal RPG) vs Pappy van Poodle (Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball)

Sunkist (HLVRAI) vs Dog that can Drive (Drawfee)

Hylian Retriever (Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) vs Wolf (Minecraft)

Bee/Bay (Dragon Ball Z) vs Shadow (Homeward Bound)

Blue (Blue's Clues) vs Ein (Cowboy Bebop)

Snoopy (Peanuts) vs Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)

Argos (The Odyssey) vs Barkspawn (Dragon Age)

Diogee (Milo Murphy's Law) vs Winston (Hannibal)

Good Boy (DuckTales) vs Bear (Person of Interest)

Daisy & Winnie (The Mistholme Museum Podcast) vs Heidi & Jackie (Hello from the Hallowoods) 

Missile (Ghost Trick) vs Sparky (Frankenweenie)

Bond (Spy X Family) vs Goddard (Jimmy Neutron)

Scratch (Baldur’s Gate 3) vs Iggy (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

Cujo (Danny Phantom) vs Cujo (Cujo (1983))

Momiji Inubashiri (Touhou Project) vs Tequila/Ernesto Salas (Arknights)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes) vs Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo media)

Shrimp (The Upturned) vs Holidog (Holiday World)

Rapunzel the Corgi (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) vs K9 (Doctor Who)

Blue (Wolf’s Rain) vs Shiba-Warrior Taro (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Annoying Dog (Undertale) vs Old Dan & Little Ann (Where the Red Fern Grows)

Chou Chou (Shoujo Cosette (Les Miserables anime)) vs Porthos (Star Trek: Enterprise)

Pompompurin (Sanrio) vs Krypto (DC)

Sorry-oo (Moomin) vs Tau (Palia)

Jake the Dog (Adventure Time) vs Lesser dog (Undertale)

Noodle (Nona the Ninth/The Locked Tomb series) vs Nina Tucker/Alexander (FullMetal Alchemist)

Lucky the Pizza Dog (Marvel Comics) vs Seymour (Futurama)

Wishbone (Wishbone Series) vs Angelo (Final Fantasy VIII)

Ox (Dimension 20: Unsleeping City) vs Hewie (Haunting Ground)

Bingpup (The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System) vs Elena (Spiritfarer)

Barnaby B. Beagle (Welcome Home) vs Charlie B. Barkin (All Dogs Go to Heaven)

Polterpup (Luigi’s Mansion) vs Gromit (Wallace and Gromit)

Santa’s Little Helper (The Simpsons) vs Slink/Slinky Dog (Toy Story)

Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog) vs Twig (Hilda)

Zosimos/Zozo (The Glass Scientists webcomic) vs The BTS Wolves (Midnight Burger)

Unnamed Dog (Teletubbies) vs Shigure Souma (Fruits basket)

Dachsbun (Pokemon) vs Hector J. Peabody (Mr. Peabody & Sherman)

Inuyasha (Inuyasha) vs Frank the Pug (Men in Black)

Sam (Sam and Max) vs Barnabas (The Sandman)

Duck Hunt Dog (Duck Hunt) vs Mira (Silent Hill 2)

Fairy (Mo Dao Zu Shi) vs Shiloh (Shiloh series)

Makkachin (Yuri!!! On Ice) vs Becquerel/Bec (Homestuck)

Rush (Mega Man) vs Dogmeat (Fallout 4)

Dog (Good Omens) vs Zamazenta (Pokemon)

[water-mellie-seeds]

Yayayayyaya my friends snoopy an woodstock :>

Gibs yu Ace plushie….. 10000000 of them

Awawawa

I love those guys... and the town im in does too theyre all such fans thry put snoopy everywhere around here ..

YAYYYY swimmingin them

[translationandbetrayals]

Snoopy: Translating a Western Icon into Japanese Kawaii Culture

Few characters in Western comics have achieved the global recognition of Snoopy, the beloved beagle from Charles Schulz's Peanuts. While originally a symbol of introspective humor and understated wit in the United States, Snoopy has undergone a fascinating cultural transformation in Japan, where he has become an icon of kawaii culture—a hallmark of Japanese aesthetics that emphasizes cuteness, charm, and simplicity. This evolution offers a compelling example of how cultural products are "translated" across borders, adapting to new contexts and audiences while retaining their core appeal.

At its heart, Snoopy's journey reflects the interplay between universality and specificity in media translation. When Peanuts first reached Japanese audiences in the 1960s, it resonated not only for its humor but also for its gentle commentary on human relationships and societal quirks. Over time, however, Snoopy's identity shifted. In Japan, he became less a philosophical observer and more a symbol of comfort and lightheartedness, aligning with the nation's deep appreciation for kawaii icons like Hello Kitty and Rilakkuma. This shift underscores how cultural reception often involves a reinterpretation that fits local tastes and expectations.

Snoopy's transformation wasn't limited to aesthetics—it extended to experiences. In 1996, Japan welcomed its first Snoopy Town, a retail space dedicated entirely to Peanuts merchandise, followed by exhibitions and themed cafés. More recently, Snoopy’s integration into the Universal Studios Japan theme park further solidified his place in Japanese popular culture. These spaces reflect Japan's unique ability to blend consumerism with cultural reverence, turning global characters into personal, everyday companions.

This phenomenon mirrors similar adaptations of anime and manga in the West. Just as Western audiences reinterpret Studio Ghibli films or Pokémon through their own cultural lens, Japan reimagined Snoopy in a way that amplifies his appeal to local sensibilities. The process of translation here is not merely linguistic—it is a reinvention, a "betrayal" of the original that nonetheless enriches the character’s global narrative.

By examining Snoopy’s trajectory, we also uncover parallels with anime's global journey. Like Snoopy, anime characters often shed or adapt elements of their cultural specificity to thrive in international markets. For example, the Sailor Moon franchise was heavily edited for Western audiences in the 1990s to align with prevailing norms, much as Snoopy’s contemplative persona gave way to kawaii appeal in Japan. These transformations invite us to question: how much of a character’s "essence" can be altered before it ceases to be authentic?

Ultimately, Snoopy's story is a testament to the power of cultural exchange. Through translation and reinvention, he transcended his origins to become a beloved figure in Japan, not as a reflection of his original self, but as a reimagined companion. His journey invites us to appreciate the creative possibilities inherent in cultural "betrayal," where reinterpretation fosters connection across worlds.

For fans of anime and manga, Snoopy's transformation serves as a reminder of how media can bridge cultural divides. It encourages us to reflect on our own interpretations of the characters and stories we love, and how these meanings shift in the kaleidoscope of global culture.

-Dong Yu Catalán

[pothame]

your fever is gone. great ˊᵕˋ

[forestofpines]

tagged by: @mischiefwife

rules: make a poll with five of your all-time favourite characters and then tag five people to do the same. see which character is everyone's favourite

tagging: if you're reading this, consider yourself tagged

[mariacallous]

Inside a sunny classroom in northeast Washington, D.C., Baby Snoopy, Thing One, Spiderman, and other children in costume are busy tucking into lunch when three visitors—including me—disrupt the feast. As I wave, awkwardly, one of the students offers a shy greeting: Ni hao. 

That could be because I am Chinese—or because these children spend their days immersed in Mandarin. At the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School, which I’m visiting on Character Day, 3- and 4-year-olds play, eat, and learn in Mandarin. (Older students are taught in both Mandarin and English.) Having reported on how deteriorating U.S.-China relations have throttled higher education and academic exchanges, I am here on a June morning with a related mission: to see if Washington’s hawkish China consensus has affected demand for Mandarin immersion programs in its own backyard.

Yu Ying was founded in 2008, right as Mandarin mania swept the United States. U.S. officials were largely bullish about the future of U.S.-China relations, and then-U.S. President Barack Obama championed both Mandarin language studies and study abroad in China. With one of his most ambitious initiatives, 1 Million Strong, Obama vowed that 1 million American students would be learning Mandarin by 2020.

“If our countries are going to do more together around the world,” he declared in 2015 alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in the White House Rose Garden, “then speaking each other’s language, truly understanding each other, is a good place to start.”

By 2011, there were at least 50 Chinese-language immersion programs in the United States—eclipsing just around a dozen programs that had existed six years earlier, according to some estimates. With this momentum, and with demand for Mandarin soaring nationally, a group of parents in the national capital decided to start Yu Ying. (As a public charter school, Yu Ying is tuition-free and publicly funded; unlike traditional schools, it is run by a nonprofit.) Amy Quinn, one of those parents and the school’s current director of teaching and learning, told me that the group “wanted to create the school of their dreams.”

Even the physical walkway into Yu Ying, which serves up to fifth-grade students from around the district, looks different from that of a standard school. A winding red dragon path guides visitors to the school’s front entrance, while red Chinese lanterns dot classrooms. After-school programs can include mixed martial arts and Chinese song and dance, and Mandarin characters are everywhere—from posters lining the school’s walls to class schedules to students’ artwork.

Yet over the school’s 15-year lifespan, the broader optimism that once enveloped U.S.-China ties has vanished. Washington policymakers working just half an hour away from Yu Ying have hardened their rhetoric toward China, and relations have worsened. Those pressures have rippled into universities, casting suspicion over Chinese students, eroding demand for Mandarin language studies, and forcing universities to weigh tough questions about partnerships. Even though experts warn that these collapsing academic exchanges have real-world human and policy ramifications, Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would sever any university ties with Chinese counterparts.

Inside the Yu Ying bubble, these pressures appear distant. Quinn and Carlie Fisherow, the school’s executive director, said that the U.S.-China rivalry hasn’t impacted financing, which comes from city allocations and additional fundraising, and that they retain full autonomy over programming. The school doesn’t receive any money from China or Chinese-affiliated organizations besides those supporting education and the arts, they added.

Demand hasn’t shrunk, either; enrollment based on a lottery system has resulted in a diverse student body, and competition to nab a spot remains steep. The impact of cooling relations “hasn’t borne out in our enrollment data,” Fisherow said. “We continue to have waitlists of more than a thousand kids year over year, and the waitlist just honestly keeps growing.”

Thousands of miles away, in the San Francisco Bay Area, the confluence of heritage speaking communities and wealth has continued to fuel interest in Mandarin immersion programs—despite the frostier geopolitical climate. One such program is the San Francisco-based Presidio Knolls School (PKS), also founded in 2008, which offers Mandarin immersion from preschool through eighth grade for a $38,450 annual price tag.

“In the Bay Area, I think we’re quite insulated from a lot of the developments that we’re seeing nationally,” said Chris Livaccari, the head of PKS and a former U.S. diplomat who did tours of Tokyo and Shanghai, referring to the fact that many local families have personal connections to China or Taiwan.

He likened the mid-2000s Mandarin zeal to the rush to learn Japanese a decade or so earlier—with both seen as a way to gain an advantage in the global economy. “Japanese was the language of the future, and now everything has flip-flopped,” Livaccari said. “I think we’re seeing now what happened with Japanese, which is that the economic and political incentives for, let’s say, middle America to learn the language have gone away.”

Losing these incentives, alongside other factors like staffing challenges, has in some cases led to the end of these programs. An Arizona school district, for example, cut its Mandarin immersion program in 2021 after a six-year run; a Kansas school is currently weighing the future of its program. In both Michigan and Delaware, parent pushback forced school districts to reevaluate closures. But it’s a mixed picture, too: Quinn told me that they hear Mandarin immersion offerings are still growing in states including Minnesota and South Carolina.

Still, the national craze for Mandarin is fading. Across the board, Livaccari said that anecdotal evidence suggests that more programs across the United States are shuttering, particularly in public schools. “Ten or 15 years ago, the parents would be going to the school board and saying: ‘Why don’t we have Chinese? We need Chinese. It’s the language of the future,’” he said. “Now the voices in those cases are more: ‘Why are we doing Chinese? Maybe we don’t want to do this anymore. Maybe we don’t want our kids to be connected to Chinese language or Chinese culture anymore.’”

The threat of worsening relations also looms large for many of the educators and staff underpinning Mandarin immersion programs, especially for those who rely on the convoluted visa system or have family in China. While Yu Ying has remained insulated so far, “schools have become a cultural lightning rod” on a national level, Fisherow said. “We will continue to lose educators if, as a country and a community, we do not treat schools with the care they deserve.”

In the past, PKS and similar schools in the Bay Area have typically planned annual student trips to China and Taiwan. This year, in part because of China’s slow reopening from COVID-19 restrictions, they pivoted to Taiwan. Livaccari hopes that next year will be different.

“We do hope next year that we’ll be able to get back to mainland China as well, because we want our kids to have an understanding of the whole landscape of the Chinese-speaking world,” he said. “However wrongheaded the government is, it’s still 1.3 billion-plus people that we want our kids to be engaged with.”

[noona96n]

boop~ ♡

[jinqing-tooth]

Andy Wu and Yu Jin - New Romantics part 2/3 (x)