Crypty's back. Be warned, BLI

They/them. Here to help new Killjoys into the fandom. My ask box is open :) I may not be able to help with all your questions but I will try my best (Pfp is by makowka on Picrew)

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Killjoy design masterpost (see reblogs for more)

I've been thinking for a while that it may be hard to come up with ideas for your Killjoy and you might need some inspiration! So I've been compiling a long list of designers and people to look at for help with you designs. Before you continue reading, THIS IS A LONG POST. It's also PART 1 because I can only have 30 images on one post. (If you want alt text on the images, reblog and I'll add it later, it been a Long Week)

Vivienne Westwood/Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood is often credited as the Godmother of punk. She ran a shop in London with Malcolm McLaren called "Sex" and their designs influenced punk as we know it today. If you want outrageous anti-fascist designs, look towards her and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren.

2) Disco

That's right, I see your disco OC's, and I ADORE THEM. The Disco has a few distinct styles and pictured here we have a mix of the more casual style that you'll see dotted around and the outrageous designs that we know and love. (Yes, that's a screenshot from Mamma Mia, fight me. Also if you take inspiration from that movie I love you)

3) David Bowie

How do you even begin to define someone so incredibly iconic as David Bowie? His extreme makeup and style has wowed and wooed the world throughout his life and since his death. He's inspired countless artists, including Gerard Way, in both musical style and outfit choices, so he is the perfect person to model your OCs after.

4) Marc Bolan

Often referred to as the man who invented glamrock, Marc Bolan has a style that Killjoys would absolutely adore. He blended a sexy mix of feather boas, androgyny and mismatched fabrics that he made work. In fact, while we're at it, look at all of glamrock! It's like a Killjoy haven.

5) Hot pants

Hot pants were a brief 70s fashion piece characterised by being VERY SHORT SHORTS. They were seen both with layers underneath and without (although I think our dear Killjoys would appreaciate the sun protection and the style offered by the layers).

6) Psychedelia

I know, I know, it doesn't exactly scream Danger Days, but I feel like some Killjoys would find some of these dresses and cut them up and make them their own. They're bright, they're fun, and they're certainly weird.

7) Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's designs seems to emulate this mismatched style that's often perpetuated by other Killjoys. Fabrics, colours, and themes that aren't typically seen together with an overall fun atmosphere, it's perfect - especially to a young Killjoy.

8) Madonna

You're trying to tell me that there AREN'T any Killjoys that took a few fashion tips from Madonna? Be for real. Madonna's regular use of lace, fishnets and a general edgy vibe make her more unique take on fashion would most definitely be seen somewhere down in a Killjoy's closet.

9) Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision is an alternative fashion brand that is all about the weird and wacky. Their website spans from more normal outerwear to more extreme styles, some of which is the more mis-matched style you see often in OCs.

10) Biker style

It's honestly so goshdarn hard to find decent pictures of biker gear online, but here's a couple. There are a large number of OCs who have motorbikes, but !! they don't have appropriate gear !! Please dress them well my babies do not want to die in a motorcycle accident!!

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Part 2

11) New wave

New Wave is categorised by a mix of punk and colour - it's meant to be shocking. Whilst a lot of what you'll find is impractical for the desert, it's certainly a form of inspiration that I'm sure many of your OCs would eat up like crickets.

12) Punk (circa 1980s)

Yeah, yeah, I've already talked about punk in this post, but not as a general culture. First, let's look at the hair. Killjoys love their hair dyed and styled and there's literally no one better to look to for hair than the punk community. See the mohawks? The spikes? Your new best friend is going to be hairspray. Next, the jackets - punks are regularly seen covered in pins and patches on their jackets. I recommend looking closely at the jackets of punks (and metalheads). Now focus on the general clothes: See the more mis-matched, tattered vibe? It's not for everyone, or everyjoy, but it can really work and many joys can really pull it off. Also, something you'll notice in all 3 of these images is tartan - "the bright red Royal Stuart tartan was a symbol of upper crust, genteel England" and "Punks wanted to incite a reaction from those members of society, so they took that fabric and cut it, shredded it, ruined it". On the one hand, you can give your 'joy tartan. On the other hand, find common images of BLI and shred them, dirty them, do ANYTHING to create that disorder.

13) Jimi Hendrix

I'm gonna be honest, I don't know all too much about Jimi Hendrix, but DAMN did that guy have style. Look at that guy GO. But yeah, I haven't seen anyone take after him with their OCs but I'd really like to see them!

14) Star Trek civilian clothes

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "Crypty, other than that BADASS leather cape that Sulu is wearing, these are so ugly!" and yes. That's the point. I love how fugly these outfits are and you can pry them from my cold dead hands. That being said, if you want to see a whole number of outfits that are weirdly cut and just off looking fabrics, look to none other than Jake Sisko (pictured above 3 times). He got the worst of it partly due to being one of the most regular civilians on DS9 and you can find some great ideas on there. Seriously though, check out Sulu's cape, it's so cool. I believe you see it in Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, and Voyage Home, but it is not talked about enough. (Also, fun fact! A lot of pop culture is influenced by Star Trek! Please check the shows out, the messages shown even in TOS are groundbreaking)

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TALK BREAK

Honestly, I want people to use this post to challenge themselves. I'm a horrible artist myself so I normally just write down my ideas on a doc and imagine how ugly it is in my head instead of putting in all that effort and seeing the ugly on paper. If you do use this post, please tag me. I love seeing your work. Use this to challenge yourself. Make a killjoy based off of a diner worker or a hippie. Hell, make David Bowie as a Killjoy! The world is in your hands. Art is the weapon.

My absolute top tip on looking into fashion is go to a library. You don't have to check any books out, just sit in there and pick up some books on fashion. I am extremely lucky in the sense that I have a lot of libraries near me and that my college has a huge section on fashion, but if you can please have a look. They're so incredibly useful. WARNING: If you open up ANY book on fashion, be prepared to look at things you might not want to see. There are boobs in every single book on fashion. Literally. You will also likely see (in some of the listed books) scarring, sexual imagery, slurs/offensive language, body modifications, and more. Read any fashion book literally at your own risk. That being said, here are some books I have looked through to help on this list (I didn't look extensively at all of them, but they may come in useful):

The T-Shirt Book by Charlotte Brunel

Hot Bodies, Cool Styles: New Techniques in Self-Adornment by Ted Polhemus

Xtreme Fashion by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham

Excess: Fashion and the Underground in the 80s by Maria Luisa Frisa and Stefano Tonchi

The 'Fashion Now' books

The Look: Adventures in Rock and Pop Fashion by Paul Gorman

The 'Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the ---' books by Paula Reed. Each covers a different decade in fashion from the 50's to the 90's.

I used more but unfortunately I cannot remember! I'm going back to one of the libraries soon though I think so I'll have a quick look and edit the post if I find them.

[blackout-crypt]

Part 3

15)

Cowboys have a unique style that, as you can see from the middle picture, is easy to glam up. I don’t think I’ve seen any cowboy OCs but PLEASE. I need to see one. They’re an especially perfect addition to a desert and their outfits are well designed to be so.

16) Rockers

Alright. I’ll admit. This one was hard to find pictures for. The best ones I found (2 of the above) are from a book I’ve listed (Surfers Soulies Skinheads & Skaters) so I’d recommend giving that book a look if you’re especially interested in subcultural fashion (honestly, one of the best I’ve seen so far for the styles you’ll want to see). This is probably one of the styles to look for when you’re stuck on how to bedazzle your jackets, with studs and chains and painted designs, there’s a decent amount of information if you know where to look. (I don’t. Other than that book. There are so few pictures of what I’m looking for it’s astounding). See also: Greaser and Ton-up boy.

17) Glam/hair metal

Do I even need to say anything? I mean look at them. Utterly impractical, utterly insane, but utterly perfect.

18) Fetish fashionNot giving pictures, of course (I fear the Tumblr overlords), but this type of fashion has been seen in the comics - specifically with the androids. I imagine that Killjoys, especially city-raised, would wear these whether they’re into those, ahem, things or not. It’s a style you might not see much outside clubs, or even just books on fashion, but it’s part of queer history and it’s wrong to ignore that. Killjoys may incorporate more subtle nods to this in everyday clothes and can switch to much more overt looks during nightlife (or, if your ‘joy is more open to being hot and sweaty in leather all day, that’s their call).

19) Ravers

It’s horrific and colourful. That’s all I really have to say. Okay, okay, maybe not the best form of inspiration (in the UK and the US), but if you do some digging then you’ll find some damn good things. I’ve even seen rave outfits inspired by cultural attire! I really wish I could find the account that does those but, alas, they’ve been lost to the hellhole that is my Instagram fyp.

20) Cultural clothing

Speaking of other cultures, I would ADORE to see Killjoys with outfits inspired from cultures across the world. If I was any good at drawing I’d show you my visions, but what about an Indian Killjoy with a sari stitched with their colours and symbol? Or maybe a Palestinian Killjoy sewing colours and other things important to Killjoys and their liberation into their keffiyeh? I don’t know. It could be culturally insensitive and I’d like more people to discuss it.

21) Cyberpunk/futuristic

It’s a slight stretch, but some people might be into that cyberpunk shit and honestly, go for it. Give us the shiny outfits.

22) Reversible outfits

This one's more for the Juvie Halls, but reversible outfits would be so cool! They'd need to blend in during the day sometimes, wouldn't they? So a business jacket that you switch inside out to some bedazzled colourful mess would be awesome! Same with any aspect of their outfit. They would, wouldn't they?

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Things to keep in mind

When creating your OC, there are a bunch of things to keep in mind for how they look. I'll probably make a separate post surrounding the actual character creation, but here are the things you also need:

1) Coverage

They will be in the sun quite a lot. They need the option for a decent amount of coverage on their skin. Whilst we know the Sun works a little differently in this universe (i.e., people seemingly getting high off it??), Killjoys are often shown with long trousers and jackets. You can have a few different options, and you don't have to constantly keep them covered, but please consider it. Hats and masks are going to be key.

2) Tanning

Bouncing off the first point: the likelihood is, they'll be tanned. Unless you've got some ultra pale kid or someone fresh out of the city, *they are in a desert under constant Sun - that means tan*. If all your OCs are pasty without any freckles or even sun damage, then you may need to revise them. I'd love to see some tan lines too! Especially fishnet tanlines.

3) Guns

They always have a BLASTA on them. They'll need some type of holster (bonus points if it's makeshift) or a bag or something else to keep it and it will have to be colourful. Try matching it to their mask.

4) Masks

Most of you guys have got this down, but a lot of Killjoys are going to cover their face. Bandanas, Halloween store rubber masks, helmets, and domino masks are all the rage from zones 1-6. Keeps you out of the sun and your identity at least a little safe.

5) Consider: colour

You don't want to cook your Killjoy in the hot desert sun. If I see one more damn collage OC design which is all black tight leather-

6) Footwear

You can go about this two ways: practical footwear because it'll last long and keep your OC safe, *or* whatever your Killjoy found on the side of the road and "at least kind of fits, I guess".

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Returning from the grave to say here's to 30 years of Threshold!

[seanconneraille]

BAN ON CONVERSION PRACTICES IN THE EU. GO SIGN IT. DEADLINE IS FUCKING MAY 17. WE'RE STILL MISSING 800.000 signatures. FUCKING DO IT.

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Give your support !

[petruswine]

Please sign this if you are a citizen of an eu country

[prideknights]

Everyone(!) please also reblog this so we can reach as many EU citizens as possible!

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I think I'm going to abandon the original roleplay concept of this blog since I haven't interracted with that part of the fandom since 2021 I think, and just change this into a Killjoy fandom based blog. I'm here to help with as many questions as I can, designing your Killjoys, and knowledge of slang and the Zones.

[blackout-crypt]

Hey y'all! I'm working on hair sections of the design post and I realised there aren't many poc OCs that I see. I want to be more inclusive in my posts and, whilst I am attempting to do my own research, I'd love to see your suggestions if you know more on hairstyles for different hair types, especially cultural styles that you'd like to see included.

I want to encourage people to diversify their art and to not be afraid of unfamiliar territory. If I hadn't lost the tutorial videos (and links to brush types for digital artists) for curly hair I would post them (but I imagine you might be able to find them on Google (?), I'll see if I can find them and add them to my masterpost).

[killjoy-radio-rebel]

HI!!

Working on my redesign of Radio Rebel (My killjoy OC) so I can actually do an intro post for her, and I wanna show off what I've got so far

There's a really cool post by... I think they're @blackout-crypt, and it lists loads of inspo for killjoy fashion, so I took some of those and made some mockups!

I think I'm gonna mix and match in the final design, but this is what I've got so far. Might also change the hairstyle slightly but I'm not too sure yet

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I am very glad that you're using that post for your OC! :) I hadn't actually considered hair during the process of creating the post, I think I'll start on that now actually because hair is so very important when creating your killjoys

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Killjoy design masterpost (see reblogs for more)

I've been thinking for a while that it may be hard to come up with ideas for your Killjoy and you might need some inspiration! So I've been compiling a long list of designers and people to look at for help with you designs. Before you continue reading, THIS IS A LONG POST. It's also PART 1 because I can only have 30 images on one post. (If you want alt text on the images, reblog and I'll add it later, it been a Long Week)

Vivienne Westwood/Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood is often credited as the Godmother of punk. She ran a shop in London with Malcolm McLaren called "Sex" and their designs influenced punk as we know it today. If you want outrageous anti-fascist designs, look towards her and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren.

2) Disco

That's right, I see your disco OC's, and I ADORE THEM. The Disco has a few distinct styles and pictured here we have a mix of the more casual style that you'll see dotted around and the outrageous designs that we know and love. (Yes, that's a screenshot from Mamma Mia, fight me. Also if you take inspiration from that movie I love you)

3) David Bowie

How do you even begin to define someone so incredibly iconic as David Bowie? His extreme makeup and style has wowed and wooed the world throughout his life and since his death. He's inspired countless artists, including Gerard Way, in both musical style and outfit choices, so he is the perfect person to model your OCs after.

4) Marc Bolan

Often referred to as the man who invented glamrock, Marc Bolan has a style that Killjoys would absolutely adore. He blended a sexy mix of feather boas, androgyny and mismatched fabrics that he made work. In fact, while we're at it, look at all of glamrock! It's like a Killjoy haven.

5) Hot pants

Hot pants were a brief 70s fashion piece characterised by being VERY SHORT SHORTS. They were seen both with layers underneath and without (although I think our dear Killjoys would appreaciate the sun protection and the style offered by the layers).

6) Psychedelia

I know, I know, it doesn't exactly scream Danger Days, but I feel like some Killjoys would find some of these dresses and cut them up and make them their own. They're bright, they're fun, and they're certainly weird.

7) Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's designs seems to emulate this mismatched style that's often perpetuated by other Killjoys. Fabrics, colours, and themes that aren't typically seen together with an overall fun atmosphere, it's perfect - especially to a young Killjoy.

8) Madonna

You're trying to tell me that there AREN'T any Killjoys that took a few fashion tips from Madonna? Be for real. Madonna's regular use of lace, fishnets and a general edgy vibe make her more unique take on fashion would most definitely be seen somewhere down in a Killjoy's closet.

9) Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision is an alternative fashion brand that is all about the weird and wacky. Their website spans from more normal outerwear to more extreme styles, some of which is the more mis-matched style you see often in OCs.

10) Biker style

It's honestly so goshdarn hard to find decent pictures of biker gear online, but here's a couple. There are a large number of OCs who have motorbikes, but !! they don't have appropriate gear !! Please dress them well my babies do not want to die in a motorcycle accident!!

[blackout-crypt]

Part 2

11) New wave

New Wave is categorised by a mix of punk and colour - it's meant to be shocking. Whilst a lot of what you'll find is impractical for the desert, it's certainly a form of inspiration that I'm sure many of your OCs would eat up like crickets.

12) Punk (circa 1980s)

Yeah, yeah, I've already talked about punk in this post, but not as a general culture. First, let's look at the hair. Killjoys love their hair dyed and styled and there's literally no one better to look to for hair than the punk community. See the mohawks? The spikes? Your new best friend is going to be hairspray. Next, the jackets - punks are regularly seen covered in pins and patches on their jackets. I recommend looking closely at the jackets of punks (and metalheads). Now focus on the general clothes: See the more mis-matched, tattered vibe? It's not for everyone, or everyjoy, but it can really work and many joys can really pull it off. Also, something you'll notice in all 3 of these images is tartan - "the bright red Royal Stuart tartan was a symbol of upper crust, genteel England" and "Punks wanted to incite a reaction from those members of society, so they took that fabric and cut it, shredded it, ruined it". On the one hand, you can give your 'joy tartan. On the other hand, find common images of BLI and shred them, dirty them, do ANYTHING to create that disorder.

13) Jimi Hendrix

I'm gonna be honest, I don't know all too much about Jimi Hendrix, but DAMN did that guy have style. Look at that guy GO. But yeah, I haven't seen anyone take after him with their OCs but I'd really like to see them!

14) Star Trek civilian clothes

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "Crypty, other than that BADASS leather cape that Sulu is wearing, these are so ugly!" and yes. That's the point. I love how fugly these outfits are and you can pry them from my cold dead hands. That being said, if you want to see a whole number of outfits that are weirdly cut and just off looking fabrics, look to none other than Jake Sisko (pictured above 3 times). He got the worst of it partly due to being one of the most regular civilians on DS9 and you can find some great ideas on there. Seriously though, check out Sulu's cape, it's so cool. I believe you see it in Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, and Voyage Home, but it is not talked about enough. (Also, fun fact! A lot of pop culture is influenced by Star Trek! Please check the shows out, the messages shown even in TOS are groundbreaking)

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TALK BREAK

Honestly, I want people to use this post to challenge themselves. I'm a horrible artist myself so I normally just write down my ideas on a doc and imagine how ugly it is in my head instead of putting in all that effort and seeing the ugly on paper. If you do use this post, please tag me. I love seeing your work. Use this to challenge yourself. Make a killjoy based off of a diner worker or a hippie. Hell, make David Bowie as a Killjoy! The world is in your hands. Art is the weapon.

My absolute top tip on looking into fashion is go to a library. You don't have to check any books out, just sit in there and pick up some books on fashion. I am extremely lucky in the sense that I have a lot of libraries near me and that my college has a huge section on fashion, but if you can please have a look. They're so incredibly useful. WARNING: If you open up ANY book on fashion, be prepared to look at things you might not want to see. There are boobs in every single book on fashion. Literally. You will also likely see (in some of the listed books) scarring, sexual imagery, slurs/offensive language, body modifications, and more. Read any fashion book literally at your own risk. That being said, here are some books I have looked through to help on this list (I didn't look extensively at all of them, but they may come in useful):

The T-Shirt Book by Charlotte Brunel

Hot Bodies, Cool Styles: New Techniques in Self-Adornment by Ted Polhemus

Xtreme Fashion by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham

Excess: Fashion and the Underground in the 80s by Maria Luisa Frisa and Stefano Tonchi

The 'Fashion Now' books

The Look: Adventures in Rock and Pop Fashion by Paul Gorman

The 'Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the ---' books by Paula Reed. Each covers a different decade in fashion from the 50's to the 90's.

I used more but unfortunately I cannot remember! I'm going back to one of the libraries soon though I think so I'll have a quick look and edit the post if I find them.

[blackout-crypt]

Part 3

15)

Cowboys have a unique style that, as you can see from the middle picture, is easy to glam up. I don’t think I’ve seen any cowboy OCs but PLEASE. I need to see one. They’re an especially perfect addition to a desert and their outfits are well designed to be so.

16) Rockers

Alright. I’ll admit. This one was hard to find pictures for. The best ones I found (2 of the above) are from a book I’ve listed (Surfers Soulies Skinheads & Skaters) so I’d recommend giving that book a look if you’re especially interested in subcultural fashion (honestly, one of the best I’ve seen so far for the styles you’ll want to see). This is probably one of the styles to look for when you’re stuck on how to bedazzle your jackets, with studs and chains and painted designs, there’s a decent amount of information if you know where to look. (I don’t. Other than that book. There are so few pictures of what I’m looking for it’s astounding). See also: Greaser and Ton-up boy.

17) Glam/hair metal

Do I even need to say anything? I mean look at them. Utterly impractical, utterly insane, but utterly perfect.

18) Fetish fashionNot giving pictures, of course (I fear the Tumblr overlords), but this type of fashion has been seen in the comics - specifically with the androids. I imagine that Killjoys, especially city-raised, would wear these whether they’re into those, ahem, things or not. It’s a style you might not see much outside clubs, or even just books on fashion, but it’s part of queer history and it’s wrong to ignore that. Killjoys may incorporate more subtle nods to this in everyday clothes and can switch to much more overt looks during nightlife (or, if your ‘joy is more open to being hot and sweaty in leather all day, that’s their call).

19) Ravers

It’s horrific and colourful. That’s all I really have to say. Okay, okay, maybe not the best form of inspiration (in the UK and the US), but if you do some digging then you’ll find some damn good things. I’ve even seen rave outfits inspired by cultural attire! I really wish I could find the account that does those but, alas, they’ve been lost to the hellhole that is my Instagram fyp.

20) Cultural clothing

Speaking of other cultures, I would ADORE to see Killjoys with outfits inspired from cultures across the world. If I was any good at drawing I’d show you my visions, but what about an Indian Killjoy with a sari stitched with their colours and symbol? Or maybe a Palestinian Killjoy sewing colours and other things important to Killjoys and their liberation into their keffiyeh? I don’t know. It could be culturally insensitive and I’d like more people to discuss it.

21) Cyberpunk/futuristic

It’s a slight stretch, but some people might be into that cyberpunk shit and honestly, go for it. Give us the shiny outfits.

22) Reversible outfits

This one's more for the Juvie Halls, but reversible outfits would be so cool! They'd need to blend in during the day sometimes, wouldn't they? So a business jacket that you switch inside out to some bedazzled colourful mess would be awesome! Same with any aspect of their outfit. They would, wouldn't they?

[blackout-crypt]

Killjoy design masterpost (see reblogs for more)

I've been thinking for a while that it may be hard to come up with ideas for your Killjoy and you might need some inspiration! So I've been compiling a long list of designers and people to look at for help with you designs. Before you continue reading, THIS IS A LONG POST. It's also PART 1 because I can only have 30 images on one post. (If you want alt text on the images, reblog and I'll add it later, it been a Long Week)

Vivienne Westwood/Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood is often credited as the Godmother of punk. She ran a shop in London with Malcolm McLaren called "Sex" and their designs influenced punk as we know it today. If you want outrageous anti-fascist designs, look towards her and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren.

2) Disco

That's right, I see your disco OC's, and I ADORE THEM. The Disco has a few distinct styles and pictured here we have a mix of the more casual style that you'll see dotted around and the outrageous designs that we know and love. (Yes, that's a screenshot from Mamma Mia, fight me. Also if you take inspiration from that movie I love you)

3) David Bowie

How do you even begin to define someone so incredibly iconic as David Bowie? His extreme makeup and style has wowed and wooed the world throughout his life and since his death. He's inspired countless artists, including Gerard Way, in both musical style and outfit choices, so he is the perfect person to model your OCs after.

4) Marc Bolan

Often referred to as the man who invented glamrock, Marc Bolan has a style that Killjoys would absolutely adore. He blended a sexy mix of feather boas, androgyny and mismatched fabrics that he made work. In fact, while we're at it, look at all of glamrock! It's like a Killjoy haven.

5) Hot pants

Hot pants were a brief 70s fashion piece characterised by being VERY SHORT SHORTS. They were seen both with layers underneath and without (although I think our dear Killjoys would appreaciate the sun protection and the style offered by the layers).

6) Psychedelia

I know, I know, it doesn't exactly scream Danger Days, but I feel like some Killjoys would find some of these dresses and cut them up and make them their own. They're bright, they're fun, and they're certainly weird.

7) Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's designs seems to emulate this mismatched style that's often perpetuated by other Killjoys. Fabrics, colours, and themes that aren't typically seen together with an overall fun atmosphere, it's perfect - especially to a young Killjoy.

8) Madonna

You're trying to tell me that there AREN'T any Killjoys that took a few fashion tips from Madonna? Be for real. Madonna's regular use of lace, fishnets and a general edgy vibe make her more unique take on fashion would most definitely be seen somewhere down in a Killjoy's closet.

9) Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision is an alternative fashion brand that is all about the weird and wacky. Their website spans from more normal outerwear to more extreme styles, some of which is the more mis-matched style you see often in OCs.

10) Biker style

It's honestly so goshdarn hard to find decent pictures of biker gear online, but here's a couple. There are a large number of OCs who have motorbikes, but !! they don't have appropriate gear !! Please dress them well my babies do not want to die in a motorcycle accident!!

[blackout-crypt]

Part 2

11) New wave

New Wave is categorised by a mix of punk and colour - it's meant to be shocking. Whilst a lot of what you'll find is impractical for the desert, it's certainly a form of inspiration that I'm sure many of your OCs would eat up like crickets.

12) Punk (circa 1980s)

Yeah, yeah, I've already talked about punk in this post, but not as a general culture. First, let's look at the hair. Killjoys love their hair dyed and styled and there's literally no one better to look to for hair than the punk community. See the mohawks? The spikes? Your new best friend is going to be hairspray. Next, the jackets - punks are regularly seen covered in pins and patches on their jackets. I recommend looking closely at the jackets of punks (and metalheads). Now focus on the general clothes: See the more mis-matched, tattered vibe? It's not for everyone, or everyjoy, but it can really work and many joys can really pull it off. Also, something you'll notice in all 3 of these images is tartan - "the bright red Royal Stuart tartan was a symbol of upper crust, genteel England" and "Punks wanted to incite a reaction from those members of society, so they took that fabric and cut it, shredded it, ruined it". On the one hand, you can give your 'joy tartan. On the other hand, find common images of BLI and shred them, dirty them, do ANYTHING to create that disorder.

13) Jimi Hendrix

I'm gonna be honest, I don't know all too much about Jimi Hendrix, but DAMN did that guy have style. Look at that guy GO. But yeah, I haven't seen anyone take after him with their OCs but I'd really like to see them!

14) Star Trek civilian clothes

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "Crypty, other than that BADASS leather cape that Sulu is wearing, these are so ugly!" and yes. That's the point. I love how fugly these outfits are and you can pry them from my cold dead hands. That being said, if you want to see a whole number of outfits that are weirdly cut and just off looking fabrics, look to none other than Jake Sisko (pictured above 3 times). He got the worst of it partly due to being one of the most regular civilians on DS9 and you can find some great ideas on there. Seriously though, check out Sulu's cape, it's so cool. I believe you see it in Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, and Voyage Home, but it is not talked about enough. (Also, fun fact! A lot of pop culture is influenced by Star Trek! Please check the shows out, the messages shown even in TOS are groundbreaking)

[blackout-crypt]

TALK BREAK

Honestly, I want people to use this post to challenge themselves. I'm a horrible artist myself so I normally just write down my ideas on a doc and imagine how ugly it is in my head instead of putting in all that effort and seeing the ugly on paper. If you do use this post, please tag me. I love seeing your work. Use this to challenge yourself. Make a killjoy based off of a diner worker or a hippie. Hell, make David Bowie as a Killjoy! The world is in your hands. Art is the weapon.

My absolute top tip on looking into fashion is go to a library. You don't have to check any books out, just sit in there and pick up some books on fashion. I am extremely lucky in the sense that I have a lot of libraries near me and that my college has a huge section on fashion, but if you can please have a look. They're so incredibly useful. WARNING: If you open up ANY book on fashion, be prepared to look at things you might not want to see. There are boobs in every single book on fashion. Literally. You will also likely see (in some of the listed books) scarring, sexual imagery, slurs/offensive language, body modifications, and more. Read any fashion book literally at your own risk. That being said, here are some books I have looked through to help on this list (I didn't look extensively at all of them, but they may come in useful):

The T-Shirt Book by Charlotte Brunel

Hot Bodies, Cool Styles: New Techniques in Self-Adornment by Ted Polhemus

Xtreme Fashion by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham

Excess: Fashion and the Underground in the 80s by Maria Luisa Frisa and Stefano Tonchi

The 'Fashion Now' books

The Look: Adventures in Rock and Pop Fashion by Paul Gorman

The 'Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the ---' books by Paula Reed. Each covers a different decade in fashion from the 50's to the 90's.

Surfers Soulies Skinheads and Skaters: Subcultural Style from the Fourties to the Nineties by Amy De La Haye and Cathie Dingwall

I used more but unfortunately I cannot remember! I'm going back to one of the libraries soon though I think so I'll have a quick look and edit the post if I find them.

[blackout-crypt]

Killjoy design masterpost (see reblogs for more)

I've been thinking for a while that it may be hard to come up with ideas for your Killjoy and you might need some inspiration! So I've been compiling a long list of designers and people to look at for help with you designs. Before you continue reading, THIS IS A LONG POST. It's also PART 1 because I can only have 30 images on one post. (If you want alt text on the images, reblog and I'll add it later, it been a Long Week)

Vivienne Westwood/Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood is often credited as the Godmother of punk. She ran a shop in London with Malcolm McLaren called "Sex" and their designs influenced punk as we know it today. If you want outrageous anti-fascist designs, look towards her and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren.

2) Disco

That's right, I see your disco OC's, and I ADORE THEM. The Disco has a few distinct styles and pictured here we have a mix of the more casual style that you'll see dotted around and the outrageous designs that we know and love. (Yes, that's a screenshot from Mamma Mia, fight me. Also if you take inspiration from that movie I love you)

3) David Bowie

How do you even begin to define someone so incredibly iconic as David Bowie? His extreme makeup and style has wowed and wooed the world throughout his life and since his death. He's inspired countless artists, including Gerard Way, in both musical style and outfit choices, so he is the perfect person to model your OCs after.

4) Marc Bolan

Often referred to as the man who invented glamrock, Marc Bolan has a style that Killjoys would absolutely adore. He blended a sexy mix of feather boas, androgyny and mismatched fabrics that he made work. In fact, while we're at it, look at all of glamrock! It's like a Killjoy haven.

5) Hot pants

Hot pants were a brief 70s fashion piece characterised by being VERY SHORT SHORTS. They were seen both with layers underneath and without (although I think our dear Killjoys would appreaciate the sun protection and the style offered by the layers).

6) Psychedelia

I know, I know, it doesn't exactly scream Danger Days, but I feel like some Killjoys would find some of these dresses and cut them up and make them their own. They're bright, they're fun, and they're certainly weird.

7) Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's designs seems to emulate this mismatched style that's often perpetuated by other Killjoys. Fabrics, colours, and themes that aren't typically seen together with an overall fun atmosphere, it's perfect - especially to a young Killjoy.

8) Madonna

You're trying to tell me that there AREN'T any Killjoys that took a few fashion tips from Madonna? Be for real. Madonna's regular use of lace, fishnets and a general edgy vibe make her more unique take on fashion would most definitely be seen somewhere down in a Killjoy's closet.

9) Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision is an alternative fashion brand that is all about the weird and wacky. Their website spans from more normal outerwear to more extreme styles, some of which is the more mis-matched style you see often in OCs.

10) Biker style

It's honestly so goshdarn hard to find decent pictures of biker gear online, but here's a couple. There are a large number of OCs who have motorbikes, but !! they don't have appropriate gear !! Please dress them well my babies do not want to die in a motorcycle accident!!

[blackout-crypt]

Part 2

11) New wave

New Wave is categorised by a mix of punk and colour - it's meant to be shocking. Whilst a lot of what you'll find is impractical for the desert, it's certainly a form of inspiration that I'm sure many of your OCs would eat up like crickets.

12) Punk (circa 1980s)

Yeah, yeah, I've already talked about punk in this post, but not as a general culture. First, let's look at the hair. Killjoys love their hair dyed and styled and there's literally no one better to look to for hair than the punk community. See the mohawks? The spikes? Your new best friend is going to be hairspray. Next, the jackets - punks are regularly seen covered in pins and patches on their jackets. I recommend looking closely at the jackets of punks (and metalheads). Now focus on the general clothes: See the more mis-matched, tattered vibe? It's not for everyone, or everyjoy, but it can really work and many joys can really pull it off. Also, something you'll notice in all 3 of these images is tartan - "the bright red Royal Stuart tartan was a symbol of upper crust, genteel England" and "Punks wanted to incite a reaction from those members of society, so they took that fabric and cut it, shredded it, ruined it". On the one hand, you can give your 'joy tartan. On the other hand, find common images of BLI and shred them, dirty them, do ANYTHING to create that disorder.

13) Jimi Hendrix

I'm gonna be honest, I don't know all too much about Jimi Hendrix, but DAMN did that guy have style. Look at that guy GO. But yeah, I haven't seen anyone take after him with their OCs but I'd really like to see them!

14) Star Trek civilian clothes

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "Crypty, other than that BADASS leather cape that Sulu is wearing, these are so ugly!" and yes. That's the point. I love how fugly these outfits are and you can pry them from my cold dead hands. That being said, if you want to see a whole number of outfits that are weirdly cut and just off looking fabrics, look to none other than Jake Sisko (pictured above 3 times). He got the worst of it partly due to being one of the most regular civilians on DS9 and you can find some great ideas on there. Seriously though, check out Sulu's cape, it's so cool. I believe you see it in Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, and Voyage Home, but it is not talked about enough. (Also, fun fact! A lot of pop culture is influenced by Star Trek! Please check the shows out, the messages shown even in TOS are groundbreaking)

[mysweetfracture09]

some stuff to keep in mind when making a killjoy oc:

・killjoys don't have as many resources as people in battery city, so most of their things are DIY

・killjoy names usually consist of 2 words + usually have some sort of significance

・the radiation from the sun in the zones is very dangerous, so killjoys cover up as much skin as possible

・if your killjoy had a name before the zones, that person is considered to be separate from them now

・killjoys wear a lot of color as opposed to BL/Ind's black and white

・ killjoys very rarely have access to actual proper housing so they take shelter wherever they can find it (think old stores, gas stations, diners, shipping containers, semi trucks etc)

・ killjoys don't have a very good sense of exact time (like they don't know what year/month/calendar day it is)

I'll probably add more later as i remember it

EDIT: there are some rlly great additions in the tags, ive added screenshots below thank you to @bitchboy, @apuff and @bloodsckrrs for adding onto this post :333

[blackout-crypt]

I would absolutely like adore you guys if you gave me some ideas for the design master post, just reblog or leave them in my asks. I want to put as much into this as possible.

[blackout-crypt]

Killjoy design masterpost (see reblogs for more)

I've been thinking for a while that it may be hard to come up with ideas for your Killjoy and you might need some inspiration! So I've been compiling a long list of designers and people to look at for help with you designs. Before you continue reading, THIS IS A LONG POST. It's also PART 1 because I can only have 30 images on one post. (If you want alt text on the images, reblog and I'll add it later, it been a Long Week)

1) Vivienne Westwood/Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood is often credited as the Godmother of punk. She ran a shop in London with Malcolm McLaren called "Sex" and their designs influenced punk as we know it today. If you want outrageous anti-fascist designs, look towards her and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren.

2) Disco

That's right, I see your disco OC's, and I ADORE THEM. The Disco has a few distinct styles and pictured here we have a mix of the more casual style that you'll see dotted around and the outrageous designs that we know and love. (Yes, that's a screenshot from Mamma Mia, fight me. Also if you take inspiration from that movie I love you)

3) David Bowie

How do you even begin to define someone so incredibly iconic as David Bowie? His extreme makeup and style has wowed and wooed the world throughout his life and since his death. He's inspired countless artists, including Gerard Way, in both musical style and outfit choices, so he is the perfect person to model your OCs after.

4) Marc Bolan

Often referred to as the man who invented glamrock, Marc Bolan has a style that Killjoys would absolutely adore. He blended a sexy mix of feather boas, androgyny and mismatched fabrics that he made work. In fact, while we're at it, look at all of glamrock! It's like a Killjoy haven.

5) Hot pants

Hot pants were a brief 70s fashion piece characterised by being VERY SHORT SHORTS. They were seen both with layers underneath and without (although I think our dear Killjoys would appreaciate the sun protection and the style offered by the layers).

6) Psychedelia

I know, I know, it doesn't exactly scream Danger Days, but I feel like some Killjoys would find some of these dresses and cut them up and make them their own. They're bright, they're fun, and they're certainly weird.

7) Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's designs seems to emulate this mismatched style that's often perpetuated by other Killjoys. Fabrics, colours, and themes that aren't typically seen together with an overall fun atmosphere, it's perfect - especially to a young Killjoy.

8) Madonna

You're trying to tell me that there AREN'T any Killjoys that took a few fashion tips from Madonna? Be for real. Madonna's regular use of lace, fishnets and a general edgy vibe make her more unique take on fashion would most definitely be seen somewhere down in a Killjoy's closet.

9) Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision is an alternative fashion brand that is all about the weird and wacky. Their website spans from more normal outerwear to more extreme styles, some of which is the more mis-matched style you see often in OCs.

10) Biker style

It's honestly so goshdarn hard to find decent pictures of biker gear online, but here's a couple. There are a large number of OCs who have motorbikes, but !! they don't have appropriate gear !! Please dress them well my babies do not want to die in a motorcycle accident!!

[ottomurdervictim-deactivated202]

gonna tell my kids that this was korse xx

[tothechaos]

glad that im not popular enough to have an evil shadow version of my blog that exists just to make contradictions on my posts

[totheorder]

:)

[tothechaos]

[tothechaos]

Do Not Do This To Me

[catboybeebop]

[slicedcheesegremlin]

[tothechaos]

if this post hits 200k im printing it out and eating it

[pointless-achievements]

Achievement Unlocked:

Daily Recommended Dose of Fiber

Make an ill-advised promise within earshot of a gimmick blog.

[rotary-supercollider]

Quick someone add a fucked-up car so we can get @identifying-cars-in-posts

[mysteryviolencesideblog3000]

Ok!

[identifying-cars-in-posts]

1976-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

[terminusverge]

That car is not messed up enough. Here.

@identifying-cars-in-posts

[identifying-cars-in-posts]

1981-1983 Delorean DMC-12

[cantotallyeven]

I'll write a hauiku as a comment on this post and hope the bot sees

[the-haiku-bot]

I’ll write a hauiku

as a comment on this post

and hope the bot sees

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

[absurdly-useful]

@identifying-horses-in-posts

[identifying-horses-in-posts]

Pretty horse!

[therainbowgorilla]

@i-say-ok

[i-say-ok]

ok.

[goosemoosse]

@cat-spotted

[cat-spotted]

CAT SPOTTED!!☆ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

[kittybroker]

Fine kitty appearing during our time of need! This Delightful beast only appears once every 1000 years for the small price of $2.50!

[idontrateyourposts]

/200K

[free-post-store]

$0

[yronnia]

I choose @weirdly-specific-but-ok ! And it's effective!

[weirdly-specific-but-ok]

the second i saw someone chose me for something i felt deep irrational fear. what eldritch demon is this site sacrificing me to now?

oh are we eating paper is that a thing because i am down baby

[nastasya--filippovna]

If someone asks what Tumblr is, show them this thread.

@turtleneck-crowley @ivankaramazov07 isn't this magic. :D :D ;D

[ivankaramazov07-deactivated2024]

TUMBLR IS HUMAN CULTURE AT ITS FINEST I TELL YOU THE DOCTOR WOULD BE PROUD TO SEE US IDIOTS. IVE SHENANID-ONCE, ILL SHENAN-AGAIN

to all those who got the ducktales reference, i send my love and kisses

[probablyadhdapparently]

I’m turning this into a picrew chain also guys lots of pressure

Nuggts character maker!

This is a Picrew made by Nuggts @.nuggts on TikTok You can use this Picrew as a profile picture or in a video etc. with credits! Do

Do it or the animatronics fucking get me also no I did not kill anyone what are you talking about

tags: @biscuits-lovely-corner @expresso4thedeppresso @funkingrn @aroacesigma @lastdivantruther @barracuda677 @pengumi12 @sulkystella @misschuchuw @someonebeatmetotheseusernames @blinksager @sav3yee @chuuyasboner @ur-local-remy-kinnie @urazayt @thelittleprinceconfirmed @gherkin-saute @vinylbiohazard @amioddlyart

tag all you moots this is not an option

also prev yes you @ivankaramazov07 I want you to do it as well

[ivankaramazov07-deactivated2024]

@probablyautism thnx for remembering the weirdest tumblrina on the planet. also can u explain to ur local grandma what she has to do(apologies are afoot)

[probablyadhdapparently]

So tap on the link above my character and simply make your own it could be an OC or you or your sona, anything.

[ivankaramazov07-deactivated2024]

ON IT BESTIE!

[mystic-mae]

im here watching this lmao, funniest shit i seen

[ivankaramazov07-deactivated2024]

NOT THE KILGRAVE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

oh and @probablyautism here u go luv

CMON FOLKS

DO IT

[mystic-mae]

here you are!!

[ivankaramazov07-deactivated2024]

@mystic-mae IM IN LOVE WITH YOUR PICREW!!!!!! beautiful business.

[falling-raine]

@weirdly-specific-but-ok @styx142 no pressue :)

[weirdly-specific-but-ok]

Wild how I keep returning to this goddamn post. @queermarzipan ball's in your court babe.

[neil-gaiman]

It may still need help getting to 200,000.

Here's Aziraphale in disguise:

And here's a backstage shot of the Gentlemen in 1941 suits:

[badjokesbyjeff]

@tothechaos will you print and eat the entire post? If so, here is a long joke. Don't choke:

A man obsessed with trains finally steals one and immediately crashes it, killing several people.

At the trial, the man is found guilty of multiple murders and sentenced to death.

Before he faces his sentence, he’s offered a last meal, and asks for a single banana, which is given to him.

The next day, he’s led to the electric chair. They strap him in, pull the switch, and... nothing happens.

There’s never been a failure before. But because you cannot punish a person twice for the same crime, the court is forced to let him go free.

Within a week’s time, naturally, the man, who is obsessed with trains, goes and steals another one.

He doesn’t care that he can’t drive it or that he failed catastrophically before; he is obsessed with trains and his only desire is to operate one. As before, he crashes it, and kills several people.

Again, he stands trial, and again, he is sentenced to death, showing no remorse, only delight that he got to operate the train.

His last meal request is a single banana. When he goes to the chair, the executioner pulls the switch, but nothing happens. He goes free again.

The train-obsessed maniac, once more on the loose, wastes no time in hijacking a train and crashing it.

His trial is speedy, because this has already happened twice, and he is sentenced to death.

They ask him what he’d like for his last meal. “A single banana,” he says.

“Oh, no you don’t, you son of a bitch. We’re on to you, now. We know all about your little banana trick, and you’re not escaping this time!”

The guards refuse his request, and instead serve him a standard last meal of steak, potatoes, and berry cobbler.

The next morning they strap him into the electric chair, pull the switch, and... nothing happens.

“Did you give him the banana?” demands the head guard.

“No, sir! He asked for the banana but we didn’t give it to him, we swear!” says one of the guards.

Turns out the banana had nothing to do with anything. He was just a really bad conductor.

[violet-the-red-panda-deactivate]

JEFF, CHANGE YOUR FUCKING URL

[forlayina]

@writing-prompt-s

[writing-prompt-s]

Quick! Gordon Ramsey has tasked you to come up with a new recipe with a rather special ingredient: 'this trainwreck of a Tumblr post printed out on paper'. You don't have much time as the exquisite guest will enter the doors of your fancy establishment the moment this post hits 200k notes. Come up with a recipe. Please provide detailed instructions.

[shaevilux]

Chaos Course Set Meal

Bespoke 9 course meal meant to be enjoyed by @tothechaos

Foreword:

As tasked by the prolific Gordan Ramsey, this 9 Course endeavour will feature the post in its entirety segmented into 9 delightfully ornate, unreasonably complex yet delectably unparalleled dishes. In the following, we'll see how to prepare each of these dishes.

Course One

Dish name: 10k notes of Hubris

10k Notes of Hubris is a simple risotto with saffron infusion and forest mushrooms, topped with shavings of the top 9th piece of this post, printed in full colour, regular stock. Due to the nature of a 9 course setting, it is wise to start with a simpler dish.

Ingredients (serves four people):

1 teaspoon of saffron

300g carnaroli rice

50g extra virgin olive oil

20g butter

5g shallots

1l vegetable broth

parsley (to taste)

100g porcini mushrooms

80g portobello mushrooms

100g brown mushrooms

5g truffle oil

5g lemon peel and lemon juice

30g parmesan cheese

thyme (a dash)

5g garlic

A pinch of salt and pepper

The first 9th of this post, printed in full colour with regular stock.

Method:

In a saucepan, pour the oil and the chopped shallot(s), then add the rice and saffron and toast

Pour the broth a little at a time and cook slowly. Allow to cook before adding salt and black pepper. Stir in butter, grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, truffle oil, lemon juice and peel.

In a separate saucepan, cook the mushrooms with oil, garlic, thyme, salt and black pepper.

Presentation:

At the base of the dish pour the risotto, complete with forest mushrooms and basil leaves. Shave the printed top 9th of the post and sprinkle on top. Drizzle a dash of olive oil before serving.

The next dish and recipe of this 9 course meal, complete with the next 9th of the post printed and incorporated, will be presented by another chef.

[badjokesbyjeff]

@one-time-i-dreamt @i-am-a-fish @pukicho

[i-am-a-fish]

hi jeff (:

[blackout-crypt]

please eat

[vampireboyatthepublicpool-deact]

Idk if this exists or not but is there a killjoy slang masterlist? Like a whole list of all the killjoy slang we know? Cause that would be sick

[blackout-crypt]

Heyo! I don't know if you've seen it yet since it has been a while, but I have one! It's on ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51938281 It's got canon and fanmade, and I'd love if you have anything to contribute!

[star47]

Killjoys make some noise!! The third entry to this set of drawings im going is done!

What should i name her?

[blackout-crypt]

//Edit log 12/01/2024

This is part of the edit logs of the slang book, now uploaded. This is in order for me to keep track of what I have posted, and for others to know what an update means if they get notified. Slang book originally published 30th November 2023.

Added: Credit to @ghoulishsmilesxox (not previously credited).