#thunderbirds asks

[hebuiltfive]

for the ask game, number 3

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Link to Squiddo's original post!

3. If you had to change the colours of the Thunderbirds, what colours would you paint them?

All pink!

I'm kidding... Unless 👀

Seriously, though. I actually have never thought about them being any other colours before. Imagining One in yellow and Four in red... it's a weird image.

If I had to change them, maybe I'd change them so they'd blend in better/better fit their roles?

Sky blue for One. An earthy brown maybe for Two? Black for Three. A darker blue to match the ocean depths for Four. Five can stay the same.

Shadow and FAB1 (if we're counting those?) can also stay the same. TBS already suits the need of the Thunderbird, I think, and FAB1 is pink. Definitely not changing that, unless we're adding more shades of pink 😏

I hope that answer was a decent one! Thank you for asking, @such-a-random-rambler !! 🩷

[squiddokiddo]

Hey fam.

I sorry I haven't answered asks on the TAG ask game yet, I'm tired, emotionally drained and not in the right mindset to answer stuff at the moment.

I'll get to them as soon as I feel a bit better, then I'll be able to have fun answering properly.

Thanks for your patience lol. (; ^_^)

[cg29]

Thunderbird Two

Yes, she’s beautiful 💚

[squiddokiddo]

TAG ask game

2, 3 and 10

Hey thanks for asking.

I answered No.2 here:

TAG Ask Game 2. Who is your favourite one off/minor character? Hey, thanks for asking. I have a few that I like, call me crazy but Langstro

3: How did you get into Thunderbirds?

I'd seen some of the original episodes as a little kid and then started watching TAG when it premiered. (I was 12, how time flies lol)

I'd decided to watch the premier since I sort of remembered liking the original, I knew nothing about the original except: 1. Puppets, 2. Lady Penelope and 3. Thunderbird 4 was my favourite and no one could change my mind. (; –∇–)

I was instantly hooked on TAG and completely platonically fell for our Squid Boi, I love him so much, 12 year old me was like: "This guy is so awesome, I look up to him with every fiber of my being!!!"

After that I watched every episode religiously and started on the TOS episodes too. When the break between series 1 and 2 came, I started reading fics and looking at fan art, that's what later encouraged me to join Tumblr and meet you guys.

TAG is also one of my comfort shows since it was always a reliable escape for me during my troubled teen years. TAG was airing through my abuse, neglect, mental illness and moving out for my own safety ect. Big scary things have happened but I've always had TAG and Gordon.

That one got a bit emotional there at the end, sorry. (; –∇–)

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10: If the fam had to swap 'birds, who would you place with which 'bird?

Ok so...

Scott in Thunderbird Shadow. She's a fast and stealthy ship, I think Scott would get along just fine with her.

Virgil in Thunderbird 5. He's kind, caring, responsible and definitely has the kind of voice to put others at ease. I love that grizzly bear.💚

Probably the most obvious, Alan in Thunderbird 1. She's a rocket (plane), fast, agile and Alan probably knows how to fly her anyway. He looks up to his eldest bro a lot, so he probably wanted to learn as much as could about his brother's ship.

Gordon in Thunderbird 2. He already co-pilots for her and has been seen piloting her solo so easy choice.

John in Thunderbird 3. Again a bit obvious, John being an astronaut, would have trained with rockets in the past and has probably been on many missions in T3.

And Kayo in Thunderbird 4. The way she handled T4 in City Under the Sea shows she's more than capable, plus 4 is small and agile just like her own craft.

[squiddokiddo]

3, 13 and 17 😄

Hi thanks for the ask.

I answered No.3 here:

TAG ask game 2, 3 and 10 Hey thanks for asking. I answered No.2 here: TAG Ask Game 2. Who is your favourite one off/minor character? Hey, t

13: What's common piece of fanon you just can't get behind?

I guess this one may be slightly controversial... Please don't kill me...

Ok so I just can't get behind any of the shipping at all. Kayo/Scott and Kayo/Virgil being popular ones, Brains/Virgil was popular a while ago and John/O'Bannon and Alan/Brandon. I headcanon Alan as bisexual but I just don't see a romantic connection between him and Brandon.

I also struggle with Pen&Ink despite it being a canon ship. I used to love this ship but the combo of my sex-repulsion and the nsfw stuff I've stumbled upon by accident, makes me queasy even when just looking at the sfw fluffy stuff. I love Gordon and I love Penelope but I just can't be involved in their ship anymore.

So yeah, all of the TAG ships in general is just something I can't get behind lol.

Sorry.

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17: Is there anything you would have liked to see in the show that hadn't been put in?

Yeah.

So number one is Fuse's character arc. I would have liked to see him break off from the Chaos Crew to find his own path. I feel like this was something that was definitely coming, it would have been just a matter of time.

Fuse gains more and more empathy and respect for International Rescue as the series progresses and every time the Hood puts him down for making a mistake, it becomes more and more obvious of how hurtful the Hood's words are to him.

I genuinely think that Fuse (and Havoc) deserved better.

Number two would be SERIES 4!!! TAG ended with a horrific cliff hanger and so many loose ends and character arcs that need to be tied up. Sure, we got Jeff back but what about everyone else???

What's going to happen with Scott now that his dad is back in charge? How are the GDF going to stop the Hood and the Chaos Crew from escaping prison? What's going to happen to the Mechanic? How does the Mechanic even know Brains?? What's going to happen to Fishler? What about Tyco Reeves? Kinear?? Are Colonel Casey and Captain Taylor ever going to be properly reunited with their best friend?? Will we ever learn about Kayo's past?? And finally... Kyrano?? Does anyone know what's going on with Kyrano??!!!

Sorry that was a long one but I feel like these should have been addressed!!

[squiddokiddo]

Can I ask you number 9 please <3

Hey, thanks for the ask.

9: If you had to choose only one Thunderbird to be a passenger on, which one would it be?

Thunderbird 4.

My baby, my bean, my yellow submarine. I love her so much.💛💛

Hanging out with Gords at the bottom of the ocean, getting to explore all the reefs and learn about the wildlife down there (probably directly from Gordon himself) would be sooo awesome!! (◍◕∇◕).*✧

Also keep those questions coming lol, I'm on a roll!!!

[squiddokiddo]

TAG Ask Game

2. Who is your favourite one off/minor character?

Hey, thanks for asking.

I have a few that I like, call me crazy but Langstrom Fishler is one of them. He always reminded me of my Year 7 (6th Grade) science teacher.

I liked Horse from Escape Proof, everyone knows someone like Horse. He's delightful but doesn't have an off switch.

And then there's Keiko Murakami and her crazy grandpa, Toshi from Hyperspeed. I love those two so much.

But my favourites have to be Road Hog (Renee) and Sophie. I love their characters, I love their friendship and I like how they sort of represent the opposite of Virgil and Gordon's relationship.

Gordon is confident in his abilities and wants to launch himself into any situation where he feels he's needed but Virg is worried that his little bro doesn't have all the experience and skill that Gords thinks he does. Virgil keeps a tight hold on Gordon's metaphorical reigns in this ep, criticising him about being not being delicate and not trusting him to fly T2 home at the end.

Road Hog seems to be confident in Sophie's skills as a lorry driver, letting her make important decisions, letting her drive as Road Hog repairs the trailer and trusting her judgement that ended in Sophie saving the day. Sophie underestimates herself though, she's anxious about driving on the small mountain road and gets distracted easily but overall she is good at what she does but lets her worries get in the way.

I don't know if I'm making sense or not about this one, sorry. (; –∇–)

[squiddokiddo]

6. What's an episode you love to rewatch?

Hey thanks for asking.

I'd have to say Escape Proof or Deep Water. I love a good Gordon episode.💛💛

I also like Life Signs, Attack of the Reptiles, Icarus, Fireflash, Skyhook and both parts of Ring Of Fire. (◍^ᴗ^).*✧