#ask goon

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@onedumbazz i am genuinely so glad you asked for this. i love this guy i needed an excuse to draw him

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Genuine question, why do some people use “it” pronouns? Isn’t that self objectification? What is the appeal? I see some people use that on here

oh gosh uhh i dont know if im the best person to explain this but i will do my damndest. I can't speak specifically on the behalf of others who use it/its pronouns, but for me the objectification kind of IS the appeal? Growing up neurodivergent and queer is obviously pretty alienating, and unfortunately, it's become a common joke to refer to trans or gnc people as "it." Used in that context, it is insulting. It is objectifying, and it hurts.

That said, growing up, that alienation sort of became part of me. Even now it's stuck in my chest. While it has drawbacks, that idea of being Outside or Other or Nonhuman is also comforting in a way. A reassurance that I am not broken, just different.

Identifying with concepts, ideas, stories, animals, and objects has been something humans have done since the beginning of recorded history. Those are all "it."

I suppose there's something philosophical to be said about an object and its place in the world, its value or usefulness acting as a vessel for connection and communication between people. Referring to something as "it" isn't necessarily a bad thing.

"It" is a word. A vessel. Just as I am, in the grand scheme of things.

And that's also comforting.

To be it. To be part of the larger it. The big it. Maybe I'm not making much sense.

There's a post that comes to mind about this same subject, and I'll link it in the comments if I find it, but to paraphrase, the user writes about "it" being used to refer to things like ideas. Stories. Nature. Works of art. The universe.

TL;DR I can be it because so is the universe and so is love.

[goonnextdoor]

Skoodge? In a lil scarf because its cold maybe?

on his way to collect fire wood. probably. maybe

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOOK AT UR MII CELEBRATING!!!!

I gave him a cowboy outfit after as a gift

Hey so this is the cutest thing I've ever seen??? Genuinely made me emotional.

I would kill and die and play god for you. You are so dear to me. Godspeed my friend.

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If ur up for a small comic then the "you're cringe!!!" feels like it would fit them lol

hindsight

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Everett galaxy mode? (The one where they oc has galaxy cloths ^^)

That or the flower crown >w<

I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH THIS TYSMMM

HOPE I DID IT WELL!!!

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❤️ Love - Draw your OC with their romantic partner(s)

draw that evspam boy

o7 ON IT CAPTAIN

JEVSPAM FOR THE SOUL

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For No Strings Attatched 👀

Spoilers/Ramblings for NSA under the cut

I've gotten comments on this section before so I want to sort of elaborate on it. I mentioned before that Ev is a catalyst, so the pen is kind of like Ev's catalyst. It connects him to other iterations of himself in a way he doesn't understand or consciously register. It allows him to jump through dimensions, tying back in to those other facets of his identity. It's his only worldly possession and constant companion, and his only line of defense.

Most of all though, it is very much alive.

It doesn't talk with words or sounds, but rather with feelings. When Ev holds it, he can gauge reactions from it. Much like Spamton's jack-in-the-box heart, it reveals his true feelings, albeit in a very detached way. A matter-of-fact observer that knows what Ev is feeling because it can feel it too. It can be best described as Ev's "heart" (make of this what you will. He did pull the thing out of his chest a long time ago.)

Going into any more depth about this will spoil Ev's backstory more bluntly than I already have (wink wink) but you can find hints throughout chapters 1 and 2, and in upcoming chapter 3.