Everyone’s talkin bout bugsnax!

An AU blog for the game Bugsnax! Except this AU is… Very odd. Like a singing cowboy, an adventurous engineer, a powerful nurse, a shaman with history of tax evasion and many others find themselves on a brand new adventure with an island filled with odd bugs that look like snacks! Now the real question is… … Will it save Beffica’s job?

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Welcome to Snaktooth Island!!

A brand new adventure awaits with a colorful cast of characters filled with all sorts of personalities and traits!

A GMZ reporter named Beffica travels to the island to learn more (and save her job but mostly to learn more) about this expidition led by the adventurous (former engineer), Snorpington “Snorpy” Fizzlebean! The only problem is according to the self appointed mayor, the adventurer seemed to have vanished. Now it’s up to Beffica to try and find Snorpy, but first she’s got to get everyone back in town and how she’ll do it?

Why. With Bugsnaks, obviously!

Lineup!

Floofty Fizzlebean- Mayor

Beffica Winklesnoot- Reporter

Wiggle Wigglebottom- Farmer

Triffany Lottablog- Breeder/Rancher

Shellsy Woolbag- ‘Health’ business woman

Cromdo “Crowdu” Face- Self appointed shaman

Filbo F. Fiddlepie- Former government scientist

Buddy Buddylong- Former reporter for GNN

Sprout Berrymoss- Beffica’s Boss

(This next line up was drawn by @dragonsatlartales!)

Wambus Troubleham- Country Singer

Snorpington “Snorpy” Fizzlebean- Former Engineer and Explorer

Chandlo Funkbun- Doctor

Eggabell Batternugget- Volleyball player/ coach

Clumby- Beffica’s (short- tempered) sidekick

(This next line up was drawn by @shellsy!)

Elizabert Megafig- Engineer and Conspiracy Theorist

Alegander Jamfoot- Famed Explorer (Missing)

Bronica Lottablog- ???

Gramble Gigglefunny- Ranger and Archaeologist

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You are so lucky this isn't a world where everything's not gone to hell filbo. Because if you chopped off your arm out for no reason? *Points menacingly to them* you would be dead where you stand.

… Why are there fang marks and it looks like it just fell from the mountain peak?

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Oh yeah, this blog exists! xD Feel Free to send questionssss!~

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Question for Filbo what compelled you to remove your arm, wouldn't that make your work harder?

“REGARDLESS, it’s still a sacrafice for the name of science!”

“You broke it by smacking your microscope out of frustration again didn’t you?”

“… Maybe.”

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Everyone PLEASE watch the kickstarter video. Filbo is so.. he's so filbo.

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I wonder how Gramble and Wiggle are doing, hopefully Gramble isn't getting into a fight with Wambus

“Uhm… W… We’re working on it…”

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Wait why are you all in such different clothing and acting in such drastic with different ways? Liz egg aren't you two supposed to be missing ? No wait.... Must be another universe drastically swapped up with everybody never mind then! *Disappears in a smoke bomb*

*Paranoid dread rising*

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Hey Wambus! How did you and Triffany met each other?

“Few years later, we married and then signed my first contract. I was worried she would leave my side but nope, we’ve both been loyal. She’s my special flower gal.”

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How did Floofty break their leg in this AU?

“… I really hope they’re alright…”

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Interview Filbo

Have time for an interview?

“Please, I will not spew any gossip for the rag that you call valuable information.”

I only want the truth./ I just want to hear from the smartest Grump here.

“Well… If you insist.”

Who are you?

“I am Filbo F. Fiddlepie. The world’s first Gastroentomologist.”

Uh… What?

“*sighs* In BABY language, I study Bugsnax and the effects it has on the Grumpus body.”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“To study, obviously.”

But you didn’t knew what Bugsnax were until you got here.

“When Snorpington Fizzlebean was recruiting his array of personalities, I observed something strange about his arm. He kept it hidden but displayed the early signs of snakification. That piqued my interest rather quickly.”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“Tch, you’re asking for opinions instead of fact. I’m not going to discuss my emotions with you. Parasite.”

Parasite?!

“Oh please, every time I try to display my research, you ‘journalists’ instead churn out slander about my dangerous and questionable methods and behavoir! For once, stop editorializing and focus on the science.”

Why did you leave town?

“I wanted to continue my research, Chandlo or not. But Crowdu blamed ME for their disappearances. I’m no stranger to a witch hunt, I simply vacated before the torches and pitchforks could come out.”

Is it true that you eat Grumpuses?

“Ohoho, please, I’ve only eaten one.”

Is that why a severed paw is in your hut?

“Well it would be rather unsanitary to keep it in the outhouse.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Ah, the truth. Snorpington was an arrogant coward. Unlike Chandlo.”

What about Chandlo?

“Chandlo understood my research, he was hungry to participate and our work was rather fruitful. Until someone interfered.”

Oh? Who was it?

“Crowdu, that walking mummy that reeks of old dirt stoked Snorpington’s fear of my work. Weaponizing his ‘relationship’ to Chandlo. Scrambling his emotions, and fabricating binary choice between me and Snorpington.”

Then what happened?

“Chandlo chose sentiment over science, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the end of him.”

Any final thoughts?

“Yes, I have the password to Chandlo’s storage box. It may be of interest to you. Now you’ve wasted plenty of my time. Leave.”

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Interview Crowdu

Have time for an interview?

“One seeks questions, and one may receive answers.”

Who are you?

“One is called Crowdu. One acts as a voice for the will of the great Mother, so it is one maintains purity and balance. One has to bring light to the lost.”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“A call from the wilds sent by the Mother, voices in the soul shouting out, ‘they need you.’ Free tickets from a sweepstakes.”

Snorpy held a sweepstakes?

“It is a metaphor… But more or less, yeah, yeah he did.”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“The evil, The Mother abhors them in their temptations. One feels it, around us, beneath us, inside us…”

Who is ‘The Mother?’

“Aaaaaah, Mother Naturae! THE Mother. One that is the purest light and the harvester of life herself. She born from the soil, to guide us to the enlightened path.”

Why did you leave town?

“One was cast out they, the ones lost to the Toxins. Yet so many lessons unlearnt and the darkness grew. So it was one had to journey far to isolate and teach by example. But… One got very lost amongst the path.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“He, the hunter, maybe gone from us, but in spirit he continues one. Even though he strayed from the Mother’s path, chasing the healer’s love. Thrice were they warned, so this once you will be warned… Doom befalls those who consume the toxin, and sorrow will linger from it.”

Doom? Like the end of the world?

“A DOOM OF TOXIN UNENDING! THE GROUND SPLITS OPEN WITH THE SKY! LOOK NOT UPON IT! DARE MOVE AN INCH AND BE SWALLOWED BY THE BEAST OF TOXINS AND THEIR QUEEN!! Or at least that’s what I heard.”

… You’re faking it, aren’t you?

“Everyone is a fake to a degree.”

Thanks, that was very helpful.

“More questions asked, more answers given. One must live with content and peace with the absense of knowledge. Meditate on this, dear child. One has a vessel of unknown wonders. May the answers guide you on your journey.”

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Interview Lizbert

Have time for an interview?

“Are you crazy? I can’t have my secrets plastered everywhere! They’ll find me!”

Don’t you want to find Snorpy?

“Of course I do! But I don’t want them finding ME.”

Well, what if we don’t use your name?

“I suppose I can reveal some things as long as my identity is protected.”

Who are you?

“*ahem* I am Lizb- REDACTED -fig. I have devoted my life to inventing to stop the machinations of what is none as the Grumpinati.”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“I was dragged here by my closest friend Egg- REDACTED She though I needed some ‘fresh air and nature.’ Much as I hate the outside, I can’t simply say no.

How long have you and REDACTED been in a relationship?

“W-W-Well, u-uh, since kindergarten, b-b-but it would make sense if we were ‘together’ together. She… Never said we are… Did she?”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“I believe they’re some sort of lifeform designed to beguile our taste buds. Hypnotizing us from taste alone.”

If Bugsnax are artificial, where do they come from exactly?

“An excellent question! I believe there is a factory located on this island, hidden somewhere deep underground. I have plenty of charts to back up my claims, remind me to show them to you later.”

Why did you leave town?

“Too much exposure. Filbo tried to wrap me in his experiments, now that Snorpy and Chandlo weren’t around to occupy him and his grumpin’ insane experiments. I could easily see that this was the next step of the Grumpinati’s plot against me.”

Grumpinati? Plot?

“Snorpy disappears, we’re hit with an earthquake, Snak shortage, all in one day? Please, do you seriously think it’s all a coincidence? It’s on my charts.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Snorpy Fizzlebean was very curious, and hadn’t a foolish bone in his body. He could rival me in wits, and REDACTED in foot races. We would often share secrets, terrible secrets…”

What terrible secrets?

“Hahaha! I’m not telling because they’re TERRIBLE and SECRET!”

I think we’re finished.

“An excellent job well done! You deserve a hugging experience!”

“Hehehe, this must NOT go on the record. Snorpy Fizzlebean discovered something on the island and came to me for guidance. An entrance to the underground, locked behind a strange door. I assisted him in revealing its secrets and then he vanished. You must be VERY careful. I can tell you where to find it, but the rest will be up to you.”

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Interview Eggabell

Have time for an interview?

“Oh! A pop quiz? I’m gonna crush these questions!”

Who are you?

“Eggabell Batternugget! I coach, play v-ball, run and lift!”

Lifting and running are jobs?

“Duuude, it’s a way of life! I can lift anything that needs to go up! Logs, buildings, balls, Liz, I’ll get them there!”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“I wanted to push myself! Go someplace x-treme! There were rumors that no one comes back from here, it sounds like the ultimate challenge just for me!”

That’s fine for you, but what about Liz?

“I always have her back! I know it’s not her style, but I wasn’t coming without her!”

How did you two become a thing?

“What are you talking about, dude? We’ve always been close! Salt and Pepper, Sky and Sea, Volleyball and the Net!”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“They’re strong! Like REALLY strong! They own this island, we gotta respect that!”

Why did you leave town?

“Dude, everything fell apart without Snorpy! I tried to stop the fighting with wisdom and lifting, but it didn’t do much. *sighs* I gotta keep things chill for Lizbert, she gets really anxious easily…”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Snorpy was the power player of the island! He really inspires all of us to test the limits! But uhm, that’s about it. I’m really tighter with Chandlo.”

Okay, what can you tell me about Chandlo?

“He’s a softie but real sweet. He showed me how to push myself without hurting myself. He always looked out for everyone, but he was always so hard on himself…”

Was he working out?

“Totally, he asked me to help him train. Surprised me cause he’s already pretty strong, but I decided to give him a helping paw. We’d go running every morning, and lifting at lunch! He never gave up and I respect that about him.”

What happened to Snorpy and Chandlo?

“I have no clue, they’re strong together. I seriously don’t know what could take them down! They better be okay… Hopefully.”

Thanks, Egg, you really ‘ace’ my questions.

“Dude, no. Anyway, I actually recorded Chandlo’s progress while we were working out! He shared some heavy stuff but I know it’ll help you out with bringing him back! Don’t let me down, dude!”

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Interview Shellsy

Have time for an interview?

“Sure, I need the practice for when I get interviewed everyday! After all, gazillionaires get all sorts of attention.”

Who are you?

“Da da da dummmm, health guru, sales savant, future CEO of McBugs, THE ONE AND ONLY SHELLSY WOOLFACE!!”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“You see the future? I can tell you that Snorpy reeked of opportunity, he was on TV talking about some new super food and I wanted in on it! So I quit my dead-end job and followed!”

What was your job?

“I used to go door-to-door selling snake oil. Paid on commission.”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“Wha?! What do I think of?- Delicious! Addicting! Marketable! They’re gonna help me climb up the corporate ladder!”

Why did you leave town?

“Tch, I tried to make use of what Snorpy didn’t need anymore, and Buddy didn’t like that. They went around town shouting I was a thief.”

Weren’t you stealing though?

“I was SALVAGING! There’s a difference, one’s a crime, the other a community service. But Buddy planted evidence in my hut, they kept saying I stole their journal! So I did the right thing to do… I ran.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Oh please, don’t get me started! Everyone here thinks he’s great but I’ve seen the truth! He came here to stroke his ego and show off to his boyfriend! We were disposable to him.”

Disposable? That’s pretty mean.

“That’s Snorpy Fizzlebean, when push came to shove, he left us.”

What do you mean?

“I won’t lie, I was thinking about sailing back home after everything that happened, but when I looked for the boat, it was gone! There’s two grumps missing, it’s simple math. Heh, I bet they’re living and loving life at the coast.”

Calm down, Shellsy, we’re finished.

“Yeah, I get it, I’m not the nicest here, but I learned real early in life that life is like a garbage truck. No matter how hard you dig, it’s still going to be trash. Go and check out where the boat was, you’ll see what I’m talking about.”

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Interview Gramble

Have time for an interview?

“Oh, okay! Sounds like a swell time!”

Who are you?

“I go scoutin’ around and dig up bits of history! It’s like a puzzle just trying to piece ‘em together! It’s not so flashy though, it’s normally an old coin or even a severed finger under a rock! The island is a gold mine of history!”

Uh I meant your name?

“Oh! I’m Gramble Gigglefunny!”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“I heard about the trip and thought to myself, I could keep diggin’ up nothin’ til my end or I could come out here and follow in my cousin’s footsteps!”

Who’s your cousin?

“The famous archaeologist and library scientist, Alegander Jamfoot! He used to travel around like Snorpy! He would tell all sorts of stories and taught me to love history! He was great.”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“Fascinating, aren’t they? We got paintings and records of them from thousands of years back. Grumpus civilization rise, fall and turn to dust, but these lil’ ones, they stay the same! They’re like walkin’ dinosaurs!”

Why did you leave town?

“Well leave isn’t exactly accurate. I just stopped coming back, really. I wasn’t even there when the fight happened. One day I come home and see Wiggle all red and at Triffany’s throat!

Is that why you and Wiggle split?

“No, no, it’s not that simple. I wanted her to come along with me! But she wouldn’t give up that garden… She can be so stubborn sometimes…”

Any information on Snorpy?

“He’s a great guy! It wasn’t that often we’d be in town together, but when we were, we’d share stories at Chandlo’s medical tent”

You two got injured often?

“Well adventurin’ is dangerous! Archaeology and Scoutin’ less so, but the Jamfoot Gigglefunny way can be a bit unconventional. It stressed Chandlo out real bad. He never liked seeing us hurt, especially Snorpy.”

What happened to Snorpy?

“Well, it’s only a matter of time before ya fall down a chasm, or get buried in the snow. Especially with those earthquakes shiftin’ everything around. I hate being so negative, but it’ll probably be thousands of years before someone finds him.”

Thanks Gramble! I learned quite a lot!

“Aw shucks! I’m just happy to lend a helping paw and help solve a mystery!”

You have something for me?/ Did you figure something out?

“Yep! Snorpy started a journal at the ruins for safekeepin’, but I can’t open it. I’m thinking you might have luck getting it open without ruining the notes inside. Well, I’ve chewed at your ear for a bit, huh? Best we get back to work!”

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Interview Wambus

Have time for an interview?

“Why, I’m not a stranger to an interview, partner! Hit me with what you got!”

Who are you?

“Well you heard of my song? ‘My flowers of love?’”

I have, it was stuck in my head for like 3 weeks.

“Now ya see, Wambus Troubleham doesn’t need an introduction.”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“Why, I’m just here to help myself with some new life experience. Get some creative juices flowing.”

So your juice isn’t flowing?

“Well, no hit can stay platinum forever, and well, the fans didn’t really care for ‘Workin’ hard in the morning’ or ‘My heart is a bloomin…’ *sighs* People think I’m a ‘one and done’ deal…”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“Every one of them taste like a seed blooming from a long winter! It gives me creative energy like I’ve never felt! They’re worth whatever price I have to pay.”

What price is that?

“They’re forbidden fruits, partner! I believe there’s something out there to keep us from ‘em. It’ll come for me one day, but I’ll wow the world again before I go.”

Why did you leave town?

“That’s easy! I was following Triffy, she knows her way with the snaks.”

Were you using her for the food supply?

“No! Of course, not! We’ve been married for more than 15 years! She’s too sweet! I would never do that on purpose.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Ah, Snorpy, He and Chandlo are apparently big fans of my work! You know, I met them on my first farewell tour, even though they didn’t have passes. Snorpy climbed in through the ducts, but hey, if someone breaks the law for my music, I ain’t gonna ignore them.”

Does it happen often?

“Nope. Unfortunately.”

What happened to Snorpy?

“That night when he went missing, I ran to the woods looking for him. But I found something towering over the trees. Scared me to death! I call it ‘The Queen of Bugsnax.’ and I ran out of there like a jackrabbit.”

What is this ‘Queen of Bugsnax?’

“I don’t know, honestly… All I saw was a shadow, but if Snorpy bumped into that thing. *sighs* Then I fear for his safety.”

Thank, Wambus, that’s a wrap!

“Now I know I sound crazy about the Queen, but I swear it’s true! Here, if ya don’t believe me, go and check yourself. Now then, back to the music.”

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Interview Triffany

Have time for an interview?

“Oh! Uh, sure hun! I’ve never done one before. How does it work?”

Who are you?

“I’m Triffany Lottablog, I look after the Bugsnax in town and make sure they don’t scurry off too far.”

Why come to Snaktooth Island?

“I heard that Snorpy was gathering some Grumps to be part of his family! And I could really use one…”

You don’t have one?

“Well I did, but then they… Can we please move on?”

Thoughts on Bugsnax?

“Well, aren't they just adorable? I don’t get how someone can look at one and decide to eat ‘em!”

But doesn’t everyone here eat Bugsnax?

“Uhhhh, well they certainly don’t eat any of MINE! That’s what matters!”

Why did you leave town?

“Well… Without Snorpy to bring in snaks, everyone got quite hungry. They treated my barn like some sort of grocery store! I-I managed to hold them off for a bit but I should’ve know. Wiggle’s stubborn than a mule.”

What did Wiggle do?

“Weeeeell… The next night, I woke up to her throwing my snaks into a sack! I panicked and let the rest run free. *sighs* It breaks my heart, but I’d rather them be safe than becoming someone’s lunch. I left that night for the beach and started a new family.”

Are your Bugsnax safe from Wambus?

“I mean, maybe, Wambus can be alot, ya know. He’s got a heart of gold, but if he really loves me, he’ll have to learn to love the Bugsnax too.”

Any information on Snorpy?

“Oh Snorpy? Well, he would often bring in lots of new friends! Sometimes we’d team up, training the little ones. Sometimes he’d ask for one and I would have to say goodbye…”

What would he do with the Bugsnax?

“Well, I like to think they’re all like lil Clumby here! Helping him out like a lil sidekick! But I know he wouldn’t get enough on a hunt, he always liked bringing home something for Chandlo and well… C-Can we talk about something else, please?”

What happened to Snorpy?

“I won’t lie, I sometimes wake up at night feeling watched. One night, I got lost in the woods and I could’ve sworn I saw Snorpy out there, watching me like some sort of ghost!... C-Can we please talk about something else?”

Okay, we’re finished! You can relax now.

“*sighs* Thank goodness, I don’t think I like being interviewed… But here, Snorpy dropped this near my barn, I never really got around to returning it to him. I can’t tell you what it belongs to, but you can have it!... Well, as long as you never interview me again.”