Jan 2
Ways to keep Whumpee silent
blackmail
brain injury
cutting their tongue out
gagging
gaslighting to convince them no one will help no matter what
glueing teeth together
holding a hostage
injuring their vocal chords
keeping them in a groggy, sedated state
making sure their words won't be take seriously even if they do speak out
muzzle
pulling a collar too tight
sewing lips shut
soundproofing rooms
teaching them to self-censor through reinforcements
threatening / scaring them into silence
(Whumpuary 2026, Day 3: Can’t Speak)