we have dandelions EVERYWHERE, they are basically our State Weed, it is absolutely impossible that my mom has never interacted with a dandelion before, this requires further investigation
So after extensive interrogation I have an update:
my mom is in fact aware that dandelions exist. she temporarily forgot the name and there was some miscommunication.
the truth is actually weirder
she’s aware dandelions look like this
she is familiar with this flower. she knows the name of this flower. she declines to believe, however, that these are also dandelions
she does not believe these are the same plant. I tried to explain, and she thought I was either misinformed or lying. so I asked her what exactly did she think the yellow ones were called?
she answered, with complete confidence: Daffodils.
“buttercups” is a name applied to MANY flowers. in my part of the south it was this one:
imo there’s correct identifications of dandelions, daffodils, easter lilies and marigolds in this thread, but buttercups are simply impossible to agree on and the only solution is for everyone to post pictures of their local buttercups
No-no. I was also told that was a buttercup too and I live in the South!!!
I feel like trying to identify plants by one name and one name only is just not how oral language works sometimes. It’s fascinating just how varied a single name for a flower can be.
So I haven't been posting the character a day from like last year.....
I'm going to rapid fire all of them here!
(part 1)
The Fakemons
Comet Ledyba & Comet Ledian
These Bug/Fairy variants of Ledyba and Ledian are based more directly on the star theming the Johtonian originals have.
My focus on these two are to make them more "superhero" and "comet" like with the colors and more helmet like head shape.
Pink ladybugs also represent good luck and so are shooting stars!
Feral Intel & Iron Conquer
So far I've just made variants as my Fakemon, huh.
Feral Intel (Normal/Dragon)
Feral Intel is a Pokemon greatly resembling Porygon. It appears to be from the past despite Porygon only being invented and created by Silph Co. in the recent years.
Iron Conquer (Rock/Steel)
It resembles both the unchanging Relicanth and the multi-purpose conquering weapon from a bottom of the barrel sci-fi horror story book many years ago.
These two Paradox Pokemon were concepted with a friend on how Paradox Pokemon are supposed to be.... contradicting with logic, a Paradox.
Past Paradox of Porygon and Future Paradox of Relicanth are the perfect way to get this point across.
Iron Whirligig
Iron Whirligig (Grass/Psychic)
It is not known to resemble anything in any books. Its body parts seem to rely on various orbs on its body to levitate.
This Paradox Fakemon is concepted by my own, I think. Cradily is a funny Pokémon and I turned the petals into abstract shapes that spin like a fan or whirligig. It's ability to levitate is more from its psychic orbs however.
The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon OCs
Team Harmony Lotus
These three are what I consider to be my main three OCs
Pecha Periwinkle is a Pikachu, he's a little timid but like a pink dog, he can muster the courage to protect those he care when he's needed.
He's probably the most pacifistic of the three and the heart of the group.
"RK" (Rokaren Flashfire) is a Vulpix, her eyes may indicate she's uninterested in most things but she's attentive and knows a lot. Most would spot her sleeping in strange spots so maybe she's just sleepy?
She's probably the most likely to get in a scuffle for fun. This chaotic Vulpix knows how to throw hands, being both the brains and the brawns.
Ellie (Elevatina Everston) is an Alpha Eevee from genetics but she doesn't really act or enjoy leading much. She has a big appetite but always look out for others to the best that she can.
She's a gentle giant to most and decent at sparring. She can be the tank of the team while also being a good source of support.
They work together in one team when they get the chance to pair up for adventures or just group activities in general.
Pecha's Parents
Chople Periwinkle is a Raichu, she used to be a Rockstar but has since retired from most kinds of performing. She still knows how to throw down when the situation calls for it and you'll be seeing stars if that meteor mash lands in your face.
Petaya Periwinkle is an Alolan Raichu, he's a kind gentle organizer who keeps things in check and ready for the stage. He used to also be on stage himself but hasn't since his wife retired from being onstage herself.
I was gonna include all of them but apparently there's a photo limit ._.
The rest are supposed to be kinda grouped up too so I'll reblog this with part 2 when I'm finished writing it
also I've got a YouTube I upload speedart of these too
It's been a long time overdue and I still have to do part two
Let's not time further waste, let's get going posthaste
also there's other Pokémon under the cut of the part 1 and also here in part 2!
RK's Parents
Goyuka Flashfire is a Ninetales that have seen a lot in her life. Despite many meetings and good-byes over many years, she doesn't appear to let anything get to her mind. She runs a renovation business with the many experiences she acquired.
Auburn Flashfire is a Flareon with less fluffy fur than most... or is he keeping it less messy on purpose? He seems mellow but can and will assert force when it is needed.
These two are more known in their proficiency in tag team battles than their other traits... Except how both of them have eyes that do not match the other side, which they state to be that way from birth.
Ellie's Parents
Ever got suplexed by a Sylveon before?
Moonstone Everston is a Sylveon that had a bountiful history, almost as much the Fruitful Forest he lives in which some rumor its bounty was his involving. Physical labor gardening and tending to the plants had given him more bulk and muscle than other Sylveon....
Vale Everston is a Vaporeon working as an Rescue Official. Her line of work focuses more on ensuring safety and rescuing others than capturing outlaws or exploring locations. Her best quality is how agile she can be whenever water is involved.
Miscellaneous
Compass is a Lucario working as an official agent, alike Vale. However, his work is more focused on unveiling mysteries and catching outlaws. He can appear cold to approach and often spends his time analysing things he doesn't understand or double checking his duties.
Codex is an Eevee residing in a library building and is usually absent or busy studying. He has studied Pokémon Moves and have been documenting and improvising how to use moves even if it's unnatural for the Pokémon performing it. He is a very valued Move Tutor according to many.
Marilynn Susanna, she's somewhat famous, rich, and somewhat self-absorbed. She loves attention and has garnered a lot of reputation with her prowess in performing with Mega Evolution involved. She dislikes it when others stand against her but she still knows to not get into too much trouble
side note: she was originally a joke OC on the phrase Mary Sue but I repurposed her... somewhat.
An outlaw known by most as "The Brute Bonnet" for his strength in fighting. Compass has been attempting to apprehend this Pokémon for a while but he always escaped. It's unknown why he was deemed an outlaw but some say he lashed out too violently after... "he let the crystalline power get to his head too much." The orb he carries on him is a rare find but is also rightfully his.
A Banette manifested from a vulpix doll and adopted the name said doll once had, "Konner." Despite manifesting, it appears to have a desire to stay in the same shape rather than morphing its vessel completely into the regular Banette form. The Marble embedded onto the top of its hat is no ordinary stone and is only activated by Konner when it is absolutely necessary.
Wottson
wott?
he is where he does. he just is.
I love this guy!
And that's all the artworks for the never completed one year old project!
Remember that I have a Youtube where I upload the speedart of these and...
I hope I'll be posting my other artworks here soon and not procrastinate and disappear again!
So I haven't been posting the character a day from like last year.....
I'm going to rapid fire all of them here!
(part 1)
The Fakemons
Comet Ledyba & Comet Ledian
These Bug/Fairy variants of Ledyba and Ledian are based more directly on the star theming the Johtonian originals have.
My focus on these two are to make them more "superhero" and "comet" like with the colors and more helmet like head shape.
Pink ladybugs also represent good luck and so are shooting stars!
Feral Intel & Iron Conquer
So far I've just made variants as my Fakemon, huh.
Feral Intel (Normal/Dragon)
Feral Intel is a Pokemon greatly resembling Porygon. It appears to be from the past despite Porygon only being invented and created by Silph Co. in the recent years.
Iron Conquer (Rock/Steel)
It resembles both the unchanging Relicanth and the multi-purpose conquering weapon from a bottom of the barrel sci-fi horror story book many years ago.
These two Paradox Pokemon were concepted with a friend on how Paradox Pokemon are supposed to be.... contradicting with logic, a Paradox.
Past Paradox of Porygon and Future Paradox of Relicanth are the perfect way to get this point across.
Iron Whirligig
Iron Whirligig (Grass/Psychic)
It is not known to resemble anything in any books. Its body parts seem to rely on various orbs on its body to levitate.
This Paradox Fakemon is concepted by my own, I think. Cradily is a funny Pokémon and I turned the petals into abstract shapes that spin like a fan or whirligig. It's ability to levitate is more from its psychic orbs however.
The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon OCs
Team Harmony Lotus
These three are what I consider to be my main three OCs
Pecha Periwinkle is a Pikachu, he's a little timid but like a pink dog, he can muster the courage to protect those he care when he's needed.
He's probably the most pacifistic of the three and the heart of the group.
"RK" (Rokaren Flashfire) is a Vulpix, her eyes may indicate she's uninterested in most things but she's attentive and knows a lot. Most would spot her sleeping in strange spots so maybe she's just sleepy?
She's probably the most likely to get in a scuffle for fun. This chaotic Vulpix knows how to throw hands, being both the brains and the brawns.
Ellie (Elevatina Everston) is an Alpha Eevee from genetics but she doesn't really act or enjoy leading much. She has a big appetite but always look out for others to the best that she can.
She's a gentle giant to most and decent at sparring. She can be the tank of the team while also being a good source of support.
They work together in one team when they get the chance to pair up for adventures or just group activities in general.
Pecha's Parents
Chople Periwinkle is a Raichu, she used to be a Rockstar but has since retired from most kinds of performing. She still knows how to throw down when the situation calls for it and you'll be seeing stars if that meteor mash lands in your face.
Petaya Periwinkle is an Alolan Raichu, he's a kind gentle organizer who keeps things in check and ready for the stage. He used to also be on stage himself but hasn't since his wife retired from being onstage herself.
I was gonna include all of them but apparently there's a photo limit ._.
The rest are supposed to be kinda grouped up too so I'll reblog this with part 2 when I'm finished writing it
also I've got a YouTube I upload speedart of these too
you know there’s actually something really satisfying about the meaty “thwap” sound of apple bits slapping against the apparently taut surface of some kind of unholy pudding/milk/whipt cream hybrid
my ex was a goth influencer and once upon a time we went to salem massachusetts (of the salem witch trials) and she got recognized by multiple people off the street and like. in hindsight that's kind of charming? like yeah i guess this is the place where people would know goth microcelebrities. where else in the world. this isn't related to the snickers btw
@feraladoration tbh as soon as i saw the poll for which midwestern food was most disgusting i really thought snickers salad sounded kind of passable so i immediately shuffled off to target, zombie-like, in order to buy pudding and apples
this was like a couple weeks ago and ever since i've just been waiting to be activated like some kind of foreign food concoction sleeper agent
update: poured myself a bowl, got distracted by making this post and put it down somewhere adn now i don't know where. dangerous game to play with multiple large dogs in the house
This is a really fantastic return to form for this genre of post. In recent years there's been less and less effort put into this vital aspect of internet culture, it's nice to see a return to the truly artisanal work of the late 00s.