Hah?

I don't know what this is either

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Getting back into that cartoon reviewing biz. So excited

[warandpeas]

Daddy’s Stressed

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Scuba Steve is that you?

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Listen, I don’t collect Funkos at all, in fact I only have 2 (Including this one), but when Amazon drops a Black and White Betty Boop Variant in my recommendations, I’m buying it!

(My other Funko is POP! Animation #122 of Space Ghost if you were wondering)

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I don’t buy Art Books often, but here are the 3 I’ve gotten since Spirited Away.I’m a huge fan of One Piece, so when the collection of the first 3 art books was released I pre-ordered it! I’m also a big fan of Bleach and decided to buy the first art book (as well as the first Data Book SOULs) a couple of weeks ago and I’m planning on getting the rest soon. The Bee Movie one popped up in my Amazon recommended for like 5 bucks last year, so I snagged it for laughs. With how ridiculous the movie is, I didn’t expect much out of the book, but it actually has a ton of really amazing art in it! The early designs for the Queen Bee are so cool, it’s a shame she didn’t make it to the final product.

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Have you heard of Bibleman?

Miles was described as a man who had success, fame and wealth, but was a frustrated and miserable man. After giving up and throwing himself to the ground in anguish, he discovers a Bible covered in mud. Upon finding it, he experiences a "burning desire to know God" and becomes a Christian. He then decides to fight evil in the name of God as Bibleman. 

I hadn’t heard of him either, but looking at some of the episode titles from his smash-hit show, it’s not hard to see he is one of the greatest super-heroes to ever live. Some of these titles include...

“Defeating the Shadow of Doubt” where I can only assume Bibleman goes through the rigorous jury selection process and deals with the heavy burden of deciding whether or not someone is guilty of the crimes they’ve been accused of.

“The Incredible Force of Joy” which is actually an origin story. It takes us back to when Bibleman was beginning to go through puberty and the challenges all young men must go through. Namely, carpal tunnel.

“Lambasting the Legions of Laziness” where Bibleman gets, not only a Netflix subscription, but a Hulu subscription as well! He has to rely on his main power, the power of God’s love, to raise himself off the couch and go for a jog. No Netflix, he’s not still watching. That marathon of The Office is coming to an abrupt close and it’s all thanks to Jesus.

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I finally finished a massive batch of Loud House deigns for my Redbubble shop (I couldn’t fit Lily rip) but if anybody’s interested you can find her and the rest of the above pictured at my shop, Jrgoyette on Redbubble!

[nickanimation]

These are SO INCREDIBLE! Happy Fan Art Friday! ✨

[leighjacob]

[Gourmet Food Review] Cheddar Cheese (Flavored) Ramen

Maruchan is probably the most well known brand in the United States instant ramen noodle game. It’s the Rubiks of instant ramen. Everyone knows it, but it’s by all means an entry level brand. That being said, they didn’t reach the top for no reason and must still be held to high standards when trying their new flavors.

I’m sure everyone is used to the spaghetti-esque shape of instant Ramen that most brands use, but for the Cheddar Cheese flavor, Maruchan went with something closer to Fettuccine. Of course, unlike Pasta, Ramen is a noodle made of specific ingredients and not the shape it’s formed in, so this thicker, flatter noodle is in fact still ramen.

But why change the shape? Maruchan has put out so many different flavors, all with the round noodle. What makes Cheese flavored ramen any different? Well, cheese isn’t a broth. While their other flavors are based around different kinds of soup stock, cheese is drastically different and the flavor definitely benefits from the noodle change. It takes you out of the soup mindset and puts you closer to the Mac-&-Cheese mindset.

As for the actual taste. It’s, for sure, a very muted flavor. While it’s branded as Cheddar Cheese flavored, it’s more of a hint of cheese flavored noodle. The powder to water ratio simply isn’t good enough to make the liquid thick enough to really coat the noodle and most of the taste drains off before you’re able to get it in your mouth.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I give Maruchan’s Cheddar Cheese flavored instant ramen, 3 stars. It’s bland and disappointing. If you’re going to spend 25 cents on instant ramen, grab another flavor.

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I think Tumblr is excited for Netflix’s She-Ra reboot...

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The second half of my 2 book Art Book collection. It’s actually a super interesting read and a great look into Archer’s unique style of animation.

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Added The Art of Spirited Away to my Art Book collection! Can you call 2 books a collection?

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Silk definitely has the best Spider-Hero costume

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Writing Prompt #2

[Prompt - A child makes a wish that no-one will hurt anyone else ever again. The next morning the world’s press is reporting that, astoundingly, people’s attackers seem to be mysteriously dying or hurt mid-conflict. Apparently now any injury you try to inflict upon someone else will instead happen to you.

Prompt by /u/Slowron on Reddit]

Rex was a hitman. He wasn't a particularly good one, mind you, but a hitman none the less. While those within the same profession relied on stealth, Rex used the tried and true "run and gun" tactic.

The big oaf of a man burst through doors and fired at anything and everything that dared move. Often times he'd end up firing so many rounds that all of the job's earnings would get spent replenishing his ammunition. Rex wasn't a smart man, but he did his job.

This night was like any other. His target was a mid-ranking mobster, Tony No-Nose. Now this Tony guy, he's got no nose, but that isn't important. What is important, however, is that Rex has entered and cleared three rooms of Tony's deli. Despite each room having armed occupants, the hitman has managed to make it to the office unscathed. In fact, Rex hadn't fired a single time. As soon as he kicked in the doors, the mobsters started killing each other. It was the darnedest thing!

Rex boots open the office door, which nearly breaks free of its hinges. Tony is facing away, staring out the window at the ongoing star shower.

"'Ey No-Nose!" Rex announces himself, raising his weapon. Tony looks back at the gun-wielding assassin. "Make a wish."

Rex pulls the trigger. A loud clap of gunfire fills the room, blinding flashes hanging at the end of the barrel. This comes to a sudden halt as Rex collapses, dead.

Tony stares for a moment. He gives himself a quick once-over and returns his gaze to the shooting stars.

"Huh."

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Writing Prompt #1

[Prompt - You are an NPC in a videogame. The quest you hand out daily to new players is an impossible trial where they are introduced to the death mechanic. You feel awful and, even though it’s against the rules, you’ve now begun to warn the players. Prompt by /u/Hargroth from reddit]

Not everyone gets to be vital in the hero's journey. Some would say only the lucky were given the opportunity. That you had to have lived a blessed life for the heroes of the world to give you even a moment's breath. I can't help but disagree.

Being a quest giver is a curse. This Hell must be reserved for those that offended the gods in a previous life. Only the most rotten of souls receive this treatment and I must be the nastiest of all. 

My name is Calvin Amity and I'll be the man who hand delivers you to Death himself. No, I'm not a nefarious overlord. No, I'm no assassin with a myriad of knives and poison. I'm just a man. A farmer to be exact. It all started some time ago when a couple of bats made themselves all comfy in my barn. I just wanted them run off, so I came here, to the Hero Hub, to hire a soul braver than I. Finding someone to take care of the winged rats was simple enough. In fact I found dozens to help in just minutes! Some agreed so quickly I couldn't even finish telling them what I needed! Then the courier came at the end of the day. He turned his bag upside down and dumped what felt like an endless amount of letters. Each the same as the last.

"Dear Calvin Amity,

I regret to inform you [HERO] has found their way to my realm and will not be able to finish your quest. They died at the hands of a vampire.

Apologies for you loss, -Lord Death”

It was baffling! Every single hero fell! Of course, they believed they were after a handful of bats, it was still bizarre none lucked out and survived. Especially since heroes tended to be the luckiest of all. The next day I tried to warn them of the vampires to no avail. My mouth moved fasted than my mind. One by one I sent fresh heroes to deal with my bat problem and one by one they perished. I felt awful. Of course heroes were reborn with the morning sun, but spending a night in Death's realm was not something you want to do. The heroes grew to hate me. They cursed my name and kept a distance from ol' Calvin. I tried to stop myself, I really did, but I just couldn't. Whenever I tried to leave it was as if I was rooted to the spot. And whenever someone spoke to me, I couldn't help but spit out the same few sentences no matter how hard I tried to stay silent. One day I decided enough was enough and mustered the courage to grab a hero's arm before she could run off. She was a large woman, taller than me and with biceps the size of my skull. Truly frightening. "I heard a rumor!" I said. Well, I more yelled it in fear. "Rumor?" She frowned and turned to me. "Yes, yes! I, erm, I heard if you bathe your weapons in holy water, you'll never need to sharpen them again!" That large and frightening woman would become the first, as well as the last, hero to collect an award from me. Once my coins fell into her bag I walked right to the tavern, took a seat, and haven't moved since. I don't mind being bound here. I've got music and all the ale I can drink! Besides, standing around all day always hurt my feet.