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[shadowen]

Here's a fun story of malicious compliance to brighten your day:

Until recently, a few people in my office had these desk shades to combat the obnoxious fluorescent lights, which is very helpful for people (like me) with migraines or other light-sensitivity issues.

A few days ago, everyone who has them was told to take them down. Different people were given different reasons - It violates fire code (it doesn't) / It blocks line of sight (sort of?). Since this goes against the existing status quo, the union reps (my beloved) jumped on it. Someone jokingly suggested using umbrella hats instead, since hats are allowed in the dress code. Today, the union reps are passing out these ridiculous things in protest:

If the rules are absurd, the resistance should match.

[novastaar]

Huh...

This reminds me of something...

[nixtheoctoagent]

I didn't realize it until I found the TV tropes page because my first episodes of Above and Beyond just so happened to be ones where Captain Barnacles plays a strong role but apparently his role in the series is reduced.

And as a big fan of Captain Barnacles, this is pretty disappointing, especially since the marketing makes it seem like he's still very prominent.

Apparently, this also applies to Kwazii as well, and his is so bad, he's probably been demoted to extra.

I don't mind other characters getting more focus because I still love them, but that OG trio of Captain, Kwazii and Peso made the Octonauts.

[fanfic-obsessed23]

I agree, currently my favorite episodes are ones where Captain Barnacles is getting the focus, like in some of the new episodes, Dashi is responding to the octo alert, DASHI! 😭

[nixtheoctoagent]

Please let me know which are the episodes with more focus on Captain Barnacles I need my polar bear

[fanfic-obsessed23]

I’ve only been able to watch the first two seasons and parts of season 5, if I find more I’ll edit this reblog, but there’s

Edit: I haven't seen season 4 yet and i have

Season 1,

Skeleton coast (obvi), Wild windstorms (not really, but I like his part), Rocky Mountain rockslide, bamboo forest, Hurricane hunters (he was real worried in that one), puffin colony,

Season 2,

snag hotel, stubborn albatross, red fox (only minor, but Natquik focused), Salt mining elephants (I felt bad for Barnacles in that one T~T), Rainforest rescue (it’s more of the whole team, but you know, Barnacles helps), mountain parrots (maybe, I’ll double check),

Season 3,

Pink fairy armadillo, flooded forest (even has some old rainforest friends as a reappearance), 12 year bloom (I haven’t been able to watch it, but it’s his birthday in that episode, edit; watched and it's funny), red tide (mostly ranger Marsh and Peso centric), Rival Ravens, Termite mounds (minor), mimics, snow shoe hares, yellow stone wolves, Bald Ibises (he's so silly in that episode, Barnacles and Tracker centric, Captain Ibis), Kilimanjaro climb (the only episode I haven't watched yet from season 3, whole team effort and 22 minutes long, so its a special)

Season 4,

Ringed seals (I absolutely LOVED this episode, Barnacles is so adorable, and scary ^v^), Arctic Blizzard (absolutely Barnacles centric, Orson and Ursa as well, love Natquik's part, Barnacles is literally that one uncle that should not be left alone with little kids), great pacific clean up (not exactly Barnacles centric, but everyone is in it, Like Everyone, except for the jr octoagents and Haraka, cause Haraka is introduced in Wilder beast migration),

Season 5,

Wilderbeast migration, Quokkas (This episode makes me believe that this is not a little kids show, if you know, you know), Jellyfish lake (only minor, but more than a lot of episodes lately :(, snake infested sea foam (another group effort episode I’m afraid), Indian rhino (Minor but he still helps), Hippo Hydration (Barnacles and Paani, mostly Barnacles, Centric ^v^, got over 200 screenshots from this episode),

Season 6,

[annie-the-lightnerlynx]

OH MY F⚡CKING BARNACLES!

I don't know what in the franchise could make me hate something more than the 5th season of Above & Beyond!!!

Yes, I'm an outcast. AWAE🤩⚡

[novastaar]

I'm working on a random thing to try and get more inspiration to draw so I can actually share the L O R E of my characters. I'm not finished yet, but in the meantime, have these random screenshots of failed attempts at a face

(I've been working on this all week and finally found the inspiration to finish it yesterday. I've only got one more part to draw. These drawings are of @autistic-writer-angel 's character, Angel, btw)

[novastaar]

I've been procrastinating wayyyy too much on the several projects I want to make about my OCs back story, but I figured I might as well make SOMETHING

This is @autistic-writer-angel 's Octonauts OC! (I'm just going off the description in their Bio, so don't take this design as cannon, lol)

I highly recommend reading reading their stories if you haven't already! I absolutely fell in love with Angel while reading about her

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

Thank you so much! I LOVE IT!!!!! 😍

[novastaar]

I'm so glad! I hope it's at least somewhat accurate to how you imagine her looking

[novastaar]

Paani took a little dip...

(I had to wash him bc my cat threw up on him :/)

[ocprompts]

if your oc were in a tv show, would fans like them?

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

What do you guys think? Would you like Angel if she were a canon character?

[brownyanyk]

Not sure if favorite, but I think she'd certainly be a interesting character if she were canon!

(I'd ask the same question myself but since I wouldn't have a dedicated reply section idk if I should... though if someone did want to respond; would y'all like brown if he was canon? he could either be a actual octonaut or a octo agent)

[octo-dharkon]

CAPTAIN BARNACLES

GOT INTERVIEWED ???

Press Releases

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

Everyone needs to read this! 😍

[novastaar]

Finally finished the comic. I'm not gonna draw for another month, I swear- (I'm probably gonna start something new in 2 days)

I kept it pretty simple bc I'm not used to drawing whole scenarios like this. But for this, I just couldn't resist. This is the ending of chapter 11 of @autistic-writer-angel 's fanfic "Rise and Fall"

(This part)

And I just HAD to draw it because this is absolutely a conversation my friends and I would have

Anyway, I'm gonna start posting about my ocs again after this (mostly Trixie), and hopefully introduce some of their trauma lore :)

[ocprompts]

if your oc were in a tv show, would fans like them?

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

What do you guys think? Would you like Angel if she were a canon character?

[brownyanyk]

Not sure if favorite, but I think she'd certainly be a interesting character if she were canon!

(I'd ask the same question myself but since I wouldn't have a dedicated reply section idk if I should... though if someone did want to respond; would y'all like brown if he was canon? he could either be a actual octonaut or a octo agent)

[novastaar]

I think Angel would be one of those characters I really love, but also get horrible second hand embarrassment from!

And I don't know if Brown would be my absolute favorite, but I can definitely see myself relating to him quite a bit

[baptaincarnacles]

Oh, and, a little treat for those who’ve been enjoying my Octobots AU. This is Gup-D’s face!

The text reads:

• He was created with a cleft lip, the rest was blown off during the war.

• One optic was lost in the same incident

• Prefers his mask

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Previous part:

[ocprompts]

if your oc were in a tv show, would fans like them?

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

What do you guys think? Would you like Angel if she were a canon character?

[brownyanyk]

Not sure if favorite, but I think she'd certainly be a interesting character if she were canon!

(I'd ask the same question myself but since I wouldn't have a dedicated reply section idk if I should... though if someone did want to respond; would y'all like brown if he was canon? he could either be a actual octonaut or a octo agent)

[novastaar]

I think Angel would be one of those characters I really love, but also get horrible second hand embarrassment from!

And I don't know if Brown would be my absolute favorite, but I can definitely see myself relating to him quite a bit

[ocprompts]

What was your oc's favourite childhood toy? And do they still have it?

.

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/71967691

Life of Flossie

Have you ever wondered what Angel and the Caves of Sac Actun would be like from Flossie's point of view? Eh, probably not. Well, you're abou

[ocprompts]

What was your oc's favourite childhood toy? And do they still have it?

.

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/71967691

Life of Flossie

Have you ever wondered what Angel and the Caves of Sac Actun would be like from Flossie's point of view? Eh, probably not. Well, you're abou

[fanfic-obsessed23]

AWWWWWW, so cute

[octonauts-daily]

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

Dramatic hero pose!

[animalsalvationassociation]

Merry Christmas Octonauts Community!

[ Part 2 ! 🎄 ]

Oliver for @chocokeyboard [ Ref Posts 1 / 2 ]

Coffee for @enbydemirainbowbigfoot [ Ref Post ]

Trixie for @novastaar [ Ref Post ]

Qanuk for @c0nclavii [ Ref Posts 1 / 2 ]

[ ALL OC'S BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTED CREATOR — PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OF THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS ]

( I am so sorry for the quality )

[ Part 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 ]

[novastaar]

AAAAAAGH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

All the ocs look so awesome, and I love how my little Trixie came out!!

[novastaar]

I've been procrastinating wayyyy too much on the several projects I want to make about my OCs back story, but I figured I might as well make SOMETHING

This is @autistic-writer-angel 's Octonauts OC! (I'm just going off the description in their Bio, so don't take this design as cannon, lol)

I highly recommend reading reading their stories if you haven't already! I absolutely fell in love with Angel while reading about her

[octonaut-belle]

Octonauts OC Questions!

Never thought I’d do one of these, but I’m gonna make one anyway, if you don’t have an OC, an alternative, just put yourself in there!

Send an emote/word in my inbox and I’ll answer the question!

Boom 🌋 - Where were they during Ring of Fire?

Dark 🕳 - Where were they during Caves of Sac Actun?

Reef 🐠 - Where were they during the Great Barrier Reef?

Yay ❤️ - Where were they during your favorite episode?

Nay 🖤 - Where were they during your least favorite episode?

Gulp 🐋 - What would they do if swallowed by a whale shark?

Ba-dum 💗 - Who’s their absolute favorite person on the ship, and why?

Nope 💔 - Who’s their least favorite person on the ship, and why?

Background 🐢 - Favorite reoccurring background character? (Bianca, Sandy, Ranger Marsh, Calico Jack, etc.)

Role 🎲 - What do they do on the ship?

Boo! 👻 - What do they think of Kwazii’s ghost stories?

Globe 🌎 - What’s their favorite place in the world?

Splash 🐬 - Who’s their favorite aquatic friend they’ve met on their adventures?

Uh-Oh 🕷 - What do they fear? Why?

Out!❗️- Someone they hate?

Huh❓- Do they have any friends outside of the octonauts?

Pages 📚 - Backstory! How did they meet the octonauts?

[octonaut-belle]

Part 2! I thought of these randomly.

Oldie 🎞 - how old is your character

Record 📑 - the reason behind your characters name? Do they like their name?

Mood 🥺 - character’s personality?

Baby 🍼 - How they think about kids?

Ribbon 🎀 - Any accessories?

Veggies 🌶- Favorite Vegimal?

Yum! 🌟 - favorite kelp cake?

Yuk! 🔥 - least favorite kelp cake?

Teamwork 🙏 - Who do they work best with on the team? Even if they don’t like them!

Queasy 🤢 - what makes the stomach turn?

Biskit 🍪 - do they like fish biscuits?

Achoo 🤧- allergies?

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

I'll do this!

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

If you don't mind, OP, I've thought of a few extra questions:

Ship 🚢- Which is their favourite GUP?

Vroom 🏎️- How good are they at driving?

Bed 🛏️- Where do they sleep on the Octopod?

Zzz 😴- How well do they sleep?

Ouch 🩹- Worst injury with the Octonauts?

Deadly 🐌-Did they get stung by the cone snail?

Please send me some asks for Angel. I'd love to talk about her more.

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

Oops! I didn't have my ask option on! NOW, I'm accepting asks for Angel! 😇

Or, if there's anything else you want to know about Angel, feel free to ask!

[real-autistic-writer-angel]

Thought of a few more! 😃

Special 🥳 Where were they for your favourite special episode?

Land 🏜 Where were they for your favourite episode of Above and Beyond?

Happy 😃 Best memory with the Octonauts?

Sad 😥 Worst memory?

Birthday 🎈When is their birthday?

Episode 📺 Are they more likely to have a Cone Snail episode TM (surprise boost of confidence) or a Manatees episode TM (everything is going wrong and they can't or won't call for help)?

Talk 🗣 Do they have a catchphrase?

Emergency 🏦 How often are they are in the sickbay?

Precious 💎 What’s their most prized possession?

If you have any of these questions or any others for Angel, feel free to ask! 😀

[novastaar]

I have a few to add this time, too!

Bff 🫂 what traits do they look for in an ideal friend/partner?

Affection 🥰 what's their love language? (Words of affirmation, gift giving, quality time, etc)

Hobbies ✍️ what do they do in their free time?

Strong 💪 what's their greatest strength?

Confident 😎 what would they say their best trait is?

Uncertain 😔 what would they say their worst trait is?

Mirror 🪞 how's their self-image?

Regret 😮‍💨 what is their biggest regret?

Hooray! 🎉 what's their greatest achievement?

Feel free to ask these for any of my characters as well 😊

[novastaar]

More bc I'm running out of things to ask

Music 🎵: If they made a Playlist, what 3 songs would be added to it first?

Weather 🌦: What type of weather do they prefer?

Outside 🌲: Would they prefer hiking or sky gazing?

Voice 👄: Do they have a favorite accent

Sweets 🍬: What's their favorite type of dessert?

Dress up 👗: Would they rather wear a dress or a suit if they were forced to?

Fancy 👔: Do they like wearing fancy clothes?

Nuh-uh 🫸: Is there anything they would REFUSE to wear?

Scar 🧷: Do they have any scars?

Eww 😬: Are there any physical sensations that would make them cringe?

Safe 🏠: Where would they go if they were having a bad day?

Help 😣: Who would they go to first if they needed emotional support?

Calm 😌: Are they good with animals?

Time ⏳️: Where do they spend most of their time?

Crazy 👊: What would it take for them to snap?

Haha! 🤡: What's their sense of humor like?

Criminal 🥷: Have they ever done something that can be considered a crime?