#bloberta

[stratosmacca]

Another set of commissions I did this past weekend at Jem Con! I was a bit rusty, but jumped back in and got my bearings pretty quick. Loved drawing all of these characters!

[bonyghost-aka-misha]

Not planning on making these into a long series like genshin so, ill just fool around while i can (part 2)

[tanblaque]

saw your moral orel scene redraw.....can u draw bloberta...

I'm sure she's a wonderful mother

[neverfilth]

Outdated meme for the 1% of moral orel fans who also like jem

(if you exist hi 🥹)

[caffinated-squid]

Bloberta: The Invisible Damage of Emotional Neglect in Moral Orel (1/2)

CW for mentions of abuse and alcoholism

Ok I went on a hiatus for way too fucking long, but I am back, time to talk about Bloberta and why I think she is very complex.

I’m starting with her first because I both have a lot to say about her, and there’s a lot to dive into with Clay, so I’m doing her first.

To make things a bit easier, I split her analysis into 2 sections: her during her childhood/before being married to Clay, and her after being married to Clay since there is a lot to discuss with both.

Childhood/pre-marriage

Taken from Season 3 episode 7 “Help”, Bloberta grew up in an abusive household. She was isolated from her family choir for being a high soprano (and they already had a soprano), it is clear from how Bloberta’s father (Raymond) talks and behaves that he is intimidated by her mother.

(In this scene where Bloberta and her father briefly talk, he is visibly anxious and looking around, which I interpret as him both struggling to connect with Bloberta emotionally as well as being worried about Ms. Hymentact overhearing him.)

There is a high chance that no one ever advocated for her (aside from her father but that was in private) which is why she is usually ignored by her family ** However, even though they have a very limited amount of screen time, I don’t think that Bloberta was the only one being abused. Aside from her father being terrified of her mother, I would argue that Bloberta’s siblings also suffer some form of abuse. Even if they are the favored children, watching Ms. Hymentact slap her youngest son for laughing at Bloberta right after praising him a few minutes ago gives the idea that they are the favored children as long as they stay in line and do what they are told. **There is a possibility that Bloberta’s siblings have been conditioned to see Bloberta as the othered family member, and that they need to play their roles and keep their mother happy or they will end up like Bloberta. **Also what is important to note is Bloberta’s older sister Modella clarifying that it wasn’t her who was off pitch, immediately feeling the need to defend herself. **Considering how little Bloberta’s father is able to express his thoughts or opinions, there is a good chance that everyone in the Hymentact household is encouraged to suppress their emotions, making people like her father emotionally unavailable. **I also mention this because Ms. Hymentact has a clear level of control over the family. All of the decisions and final says fall on her because her father is unable to advocate for himself or his children. If she gets pushback, she immediately lashes out (evidenced by her yelling at Blobertas father for giving a suggestion), so the best thing to do is to go along with what she is saying. **These characters do not get a lot of screen time so this could be argued as heavy speculation, but I wanted to mention it as one reading of the siblings.

***Another thing to note in the scene where Bloberta is in her room is that it is very messy, completely contrasting the cleanliness of the Puppington household in the present. This is probably the case because at this time, she was using alcohol as a way to cope with her living situation. If she drank, she could feel numb, and being numb is better than feeling alone.

I would argue that considering the events that occur with her and Clay before their marriage, she sees alcohol as a way for people to be able to discuss or deal with their emotions, as her dad could only express his opinions when he drank. It was a way to see his true self and be seen in the family for a brief moment, as well as relieve herself of stress.

Continuing with her struggles of being seen, Bloberta also felt ostracized from the other women in her community. Most of them were already married or getting married, which might have made her feel like time was running out and she needed to be with someone as fast as she could. She was raised in a Christian household and was probably raised to think that the only goal she should have is to be a mother and wife.

It is also clear that Bloberta does care about how she is perceived by others, considering that she and Clay decided to not get divorced because they were worried about how people would see them and wanted to keep up appearances. (mentioned in Season 2 Episode 1, "God's Image".)

She already felt unwanted by her family, and her being the only unmarried woman in Moralton proved that to her, as she was already not being included in events by Ms. Censordoll because she was still single.

Bloberta's desire to be wanted by people is translated through her constant requests and eagerness to help. To Bloberta, if she helps, then she is proving her worth and value, that she is important to have around.

When Bloberta met Clay, she probably saw this as her last opportunity to get married to someone considering how quickly she latches onto him, and just before was looking at all of the married couples in church.

From the start of their interactions, there are some red flags present which will quickly develop into the problems present in the Puppington family.

Bloberta appears to have a tendency of pushing people to do what she wants, as she strong-arms Clay into going into the reception. She might be unintentionally mimicking her mother while doing this considering how much control her mother had over the family and their decisions.

Bloberta isn’t ready to be emotionally vulnerable to anyone, as she drinks to suppress her emotions and keeps her personal opinions to herself. She sees alcohol as a way to get people to express themselves, as her father could under the influence (at least a little) and encouraged Clay to drink with the initial intention of getting him to open up.

This was probably furthered as a good thing to Bloberta when Clay mentions that she helped him get out of his shell. She was able to help someone for possibly one of the first times in her life, and she needed to want to help, to have value to somebody. And the way for Bloberta to continue having value and helping in Clays life would be to marry him. She could help, as well as not be the only unmarried woman or need to continue living with her family.

When she is briefly left alone, we see her reflection on the countertop, emphasizing her loneliness and isolation despite her attempts to help. (Bloberta probably has low self esteem as well considering what has been discussed prior.)

Despite this, it was not right for Bloberta to push marriage on Clay while he was completely intoxicated and made it clear that he had no interest. Understanding a characters motivation does not equate to justification.

Her emotionally distancing herself from Clay as soon as he does not give the desired answer and hurting him (both by hitting him and later dropping his head on the tile while she was holding him) is also important to note, as it is one of the few times in the entire series that Bloberta ever externalizes her emotions. (especially externalizing it via violence)

**(Possibly manipulation/emotional abuse that she may have mimicked based on how her father and mother were)

In the scene of her caring for Clay, she gives herself this type of martyr title, that its because of her that Clay was ok even though she was the one who hurt him. In this case, the marriage is posed as the thing that can be done as a type of repayment for Bloberta’s help. The way she poses her help is that it is the only thing that Clay needs or can rely on, highlighting her own importance. Along with this, she phrases the offer in this tone of “I have done everything for you” which puts more pressure on Clay to agree to marriage.

When Bloberta begins to develop her habit of cleaning, it is another form of her attempts to help as well as suppress her emotions. If she cleans, she is helping, and can also emotionally distance herself from what is going on, making the situation easier to deal with. (I would also argue its somewhere to put her anger, as she begins to look at filth with disgust after seeing Clay drunk, and takes that anger out on the bar grime before hitting Clay.)

During the ending of “Help”, Bloberta’s justification for marrying Clay because “Why not.” begins to make more sense. As a result of being emotionally neglected from her family, her community isolating her for not being married, and because of religious pressure to get married as soon as she can, she is doing it both to help, and because that is what she is supposed to do. To be a wife, then a mother, and always helping.

[clayberta]

suggestive language under the cut

clayberta 1 year after the clanielle incident in Honor. clay gets drunk and goes on a passionate tirade toward bloberta where he vents about how attention from her has become his white whale. they both figure out each other's sadomasochism and start fuckin' nasty (which goes both to strengthen and strain their relationship simultaneously)

[trancylovecraft]

Yandere clay vs bloberta puppington who share the same s/o?

(MORAL OREL) YANDERE! CLAY / BLOBERTA x READER: Headcannons

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Bloberta for a start is an obsessive, Absolutely desperate to the core yandere. She's focused on keeping you with her, Bloberta trying to be a sort of picturesque housewife to try to make you love her.

Clay on the other hand is a manipulative monster, Equally as delusional as his wife but in the worst way. Completely expecting you

These two sharing is kind of like tug of war.

On one side is Bloberta who becomes generally clinically insane when it comes to you, Genuinely unfazed if she has to kill in your name while being lovestruck all the same. She's delusional big time.

Clay on the other is still delusional, But instead of changing himself to fit his delusion like Bloberta, He's forcing you to fit his delusion instead. He's a manipulative monster who would kill for you if needed.

So in some ways, I suppose they're just two sides of the same coin.

At the beginning when they first meet you, I'd assume you'd be just moving into Moralton. Maybe next door or somewhere else in the neighbourhood.

They come over as a welcome party of sorts, Bloberta holding a casserole and Clay with his usual suburban-man smile. Both Orel and Shapey following close with them.

And of course you greet them with a smile and welcome them into your home, Both instantly become rather attracted to you. Maybe it was because of your kind smile, Your warm attitude that most in Moralton seemed to lack.

Bloberta loves you for your kind and demure nature, The one that welcomes her in and makes her feel included in your home. She falls first, Head over heels for sure.

Clay on the other hand falls for the way you play off of him, Your conversation has chemistry refined to the highest degree. Clay sure does fall, But just a little bit slower than Bloberta does.

It would probably go down the same route it would in my previous scenarios, That is if it was only one of them that fell. With how barren communication is in their marriage, None of them know the other's feelings.

Until they find out, That is.

It will NOT turn out well, I'll say that much. Both of them are rather possessive and sharing you isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind once they get into the world's quietest screaming match.

Even though their beds are separated: Clay sleeps on the couch tonight, And probably for the rest of his life if Bloberta has anything to say about it. Both of them instantly trying to scheme their own ways of getting you over on their side.

Clay himself is a manipulative yandere to the core, Using his influence as Mayor to pull your strings. He's definetly gonna be difficult to manage

Bloberta isn't stupid, Though she may get rather reckless and short-sighted when it comes to you, She knows what she's doing and can get serious when it comes down to it.

Clay would definetly be subtle in getting you to like him, Going for the more long-game approach.

He'd also try to get you drunk and see if any mistakes happen between you and him after that. Of course they're just mistakes, Nothing more! (Do anything shitty and he'll archive it for blackmail)

Clay may also happen to run into you while you're out in the town, Often stopping to make conversation with you. Sometimes he even joins you out on your trips!

When you're in stores, He often offers to pay for whatever you're particularly interested in. You try to decline but he's rather insistent, Clay mostly using this as a chance to make you feel indebt to him.

When you ask about Bloberta, Clay often just brushes past her with a smile. Some people who are visiting/or are unfamiliar with Clay may ask if you two are married, Which you vehemently deny while Clay just stands there with a smug smile.

Bloberta? Subtle? Not compatible. I feel like she would definetly give much bolder hints than Clay would, When you're walking out from church she may or may not leave a lingering hand on your shoulder, One that almost refuses to let go.

She comes over to your house every other day with a tray of baked goods, One's that she's made sure that you'd love (Most definetly by stalking). Bloberta stays over as long as possible, Gossiping about townspeople and most especially Clay!

She's definetly giving off-hand comments about him, Remarking how lacklustre he is in bed, How he has just a tad bit of a drinking problem. Wink wink.

She definetly also insists that you do your shopping together, You know, Girl's day outs and such. Sometimes you even have evening drinks together, Bloberta becoming much more open on her affections with you.

Would also be a victory for her when you off-handedly admit that you like women as well as men. You'd definetly panic afterwards while Bloberta promises that she'll keep it a secret (Inside she's feeling victorious and has something to hold over you if need be.)

Between the two, Bloberta would DEFINETLY use Clay and Stopframe's affair against him. She knows it's happening and she has evidence to prove it.

Clay on the other hand will use Bloberta's attempts at infidelity against her. Both have evidence against each other

Unfortunately they stay together for the sake of appearances and somewhat the kids. While both would rather.. Let the other go, They have no choice but to stay "happily" married.

Imagine their fighting to get much more prominent, Maybe even coming up in public. All in that passive-aggressive tone that they're use to, Just a little more on the latter side.

You are none the wiser, You're just happy with your new house and town that you live in. Everyone is so welcoming here! Ignore the people that may or may not go missing if they slight you, They don't really matter right now.

You ever get into a semi-working, Somewhat willing relationship?

You all being a polyamorous couple has to be kept on the downlow in Moralton, Considering the religious stigma and all. You being mostly introduced as a close family friend when out in public (If you're allowed out, That is.)

You'll be treated very well but will be tossed about like a frisbee. I wouldn't put it past them to make a schedule for you, Like maybe some hours you get Bloberta and others you get Clay.

The two beds that they have? GONE. Get's turned into one big bed so they don't need to schedule what bed you go to every night. Though you will ALWAYS be in the middle, Both of them staring intensely at each other from each side as you as you sleep.

Orel will be need to be told some fake bible teaching by Clay so he won't go telling people he has two mothers. You'll probably be introduced to him as an Aunt, The kind that are really good friends with one of the parents, Not the related kind.

INSANELY POSSESSIVE. Like both of them will be threatened if you even try to leave without a good enough cause. I'd expect Bloberta to guilt trip you while Clay would certainly try to go complete whatever errands you need himself (Or god forbid, Send OREL out to do it.)

Bloberta definetly feels the need to be perfect for you, Her hygiene and fashion skyrocketing. She likes to assist you, Doing whatever she believes a good housewife would do. Your happiness is her utmost importance.

Clay definetly urges you to wear more feminine clothes, Also expecting you to make him a drink when he gets home from his stinkin'-dead-end-job. Though it would be much more toned-down I think, Since Bloberta would always be on your side if he complains.

The only time I ever see them working together would be if there was a threat towards you and their relationship. In this aspect they compliment each other and work with each other's flaws.

Bloberta's general recklessness when it comes to murder is held back by Clay's more logical thought process. And Clay has someone that is willing to get down and dirty, As I'd imagine him to be rather iffy when cleaning bodies.

Either that or if you try to run away, Both Bloberta and clay would be working together like clockwork to get you back. Clay using his influence to fabricate a story while Bloberta would use her social skills to convince the rest of the town of said story.

You could probably get away, That is if you change your name, Do what Veronica should've done and drive up to Seattle. But apart from that it's gonna be real difficult if you stay in Moralton.

Everyone in town would be hounding you about what happened, Either for gossip or general concern for your wellbeing. It'd be hard, The peer pressure would be enough to make anyone crack.

And if you don't relent? Good luck with all that blackmail they collected being let out into the wild. Your reputation

But I'm sure they could make it seem like simple rumours if you come back, Play your part and stay nice. Clay and Bloberta promise that at the very least!

[berri-pancakes]

Name one thing about us two anyone could love

We roll out the red carpet when rotten luck comes down the road

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