WorldStar Academy

Welcome students, to the newly forged hall of learning. This very institution houses only the finest in educational entertainment from the 90’s-2010’s. While you are here, you’ll not only learn all that you’ll need to know; but you’ll have fun remembering it in the process.

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Welcome new students to WorldStar Academy; Home of the finest educational entertainment the world has to offer. Like most public schools, this blog will last from September till next May or June (depending on how much material we can cover by then). This blog will contain not only videos but pictures via a detailed description. Think of them like fun facts; but actually fun.

I’ll be covering a mass variety of different subjects ranging from (but not limited to) gym, Art, literature, science, history, and much more. You won’t be disappointed with the results. Plus, at this school, effort and results matter most! So get your pencils✏️, pens🖋and notebooks📓 ready; because this semester: learning just got a lot more interesting!

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John Oliver Defeats Defamation Suit After Damning Takedown

The “Last Week Tonight” host extends his unbroken streak of judicial victories.

Another win for Johnny O against people who hate being revealed as assholes

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403/?? Childhood TV Shows You Should Watch

Title: Veggietales

[This is for the original direct-to-VHS series. I will make posts about the other series and things; overall, the series has been going on for 32 years)

Release Date: 1993 - 2015

Synopsis:

The series stars Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, leading a variety of anthropomorphic vegetables as they retell stories from the Bible and parody pop culture while also teaching life lessons according to a biblical worldview.

The videos generally present a moral idea or ethical issue in the opening countertop segment, either through a viewer question or a conflict brought up by Bob or Larry. Usually this is followed by one or more "films" performed by the VeggieTales characters that teach a lesson addressing said issue, with Silly Songs with Larry in the middle.

Silly Songs are generally introduced with a title card and a voice-over saying, "And now it's time for Silly Songs with Larry, the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song." The Silly Song, if one appears, is usually in the middle of the program, often at a cliffhanger moment or in between two stories.

At the end, there is a closing countertop segment where Bob and Larry discuss the lesson and receive a Bible verse from Qwerty the Computer to provide a biblical reference for the viewer. This is concluded with the program's signature sign-off: "Remember kids, God made you special, and He loves you very much."

My Rating: 10/10

My Reasoning: I LOVE and ADORE the Veggietales so much! I really loved watching these growing up. It is Christian-based, so keep that in mind. I don't feel like it just shoves Christianity down your throat, though. I think the characters are written well, the stories are good, and the lessons are good. The songs are so great too, haha, to this day I still sing some of them at random times. I especially sing "Where Is My Hairbrush" whenever I am looking for something. Personally, I think even if you aren't Christian, you can still enjoy this cartoon.

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GUESS WHOSE BIRTHDAY IT IS???

Happy 49th birthday John!!!! 💗 May the horrors be less horror-like for you today!

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NGC 602, Star Streams

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VeggieTales: Aladdin (A Lesson in Honesty and True Worth)

Updated Cast

Larry the Cucumber as Aladdin

Junior Asparagus as Abu

Bob the Tomato as Genie

Petunia Rhubarb as Princess Jasmine

Mr. Nezzer as Jafar – smooth-talking, grand, and dramatically evil

Mr. Lunt as Iago – loud, sarcastic, snack-obsessed parrot

Archibald Asparagus as The Sultan

Pa Grape as The Magic Carpet

Enter Mr. Nezzer’s Jafar (with Mr. Lunt’s Iago)

Mr. Nezzer leans FULL into the role—deep voice, slow delivery, lots of finger-pointing:

“Soon… I shall control ALL the vegetables in the land…”

Right beside him, Mr. Lunt flaps around as Iago:

“Yeah! ALL the vegetables! …Do we get snacks when we rule?”

Nezzer (annoyed): “Silence, you feathered nuisance!”

Lunt: “I’m not even a bird!”

Marketplace Shenanigans

While Larry and Junior are trying to get by, Iago (Lunt) spies them.

Lunt whispers loudly: “Hey boss! That cucumber looks poor and desperate—perfect for evil plans!”

Nezzer: “Excellent observation… for once.”

Lunt: “…I try.”

The Cave of Wonders

The cave opens dramatically.

Nezzer: “Only the worthy may enter…”

Lunt: “Ooooh, I love caves! Do they have cheese?”

Inside, Junior (Abu) tries grabbing everything.

Lunt (yelling from outside): “DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING! I saw this in a movie once—it NEVER ends well!”

The Betrayal

When Larry gets the lamp, Nezzer drops the act:

“Did you really think I would share power… with a cucumber?”

He leaves Larry trapped.

Lunt: “Yeah! Wait… we’re leaving him? But he has the lamp—SHOULDN’T WE—”

Door slams

“…Well, that seems like a flaw in the plan.”

Genie Time (Bob Steals the Show)

Bob bursts out with full chaotic energy.

Lunt later sees Genie magic and freaks out:

“WHY DOES HE GET A MAGIC TOMATO?! I WANT A MAGIC TOMATO!”

Prince Larry & Iago’s Commentary

When Larry returns as a prince, Nezzer tries to impress the Sultan.

Lunt (stage whisper): “This guy went from ‘street cucumber’ to ‘royal pickle’ REAL fast…”

Nezzer: “Stop narrating everything!”

“A Whole New World” (Veggie Style)

While Larry and Petunia bond, Iago is stuck watching from afar:

Lunt: “Ugh. Romance. Do they at least bring snacks on this magic carpet ride?!”

Jafar’s Big Takeover

Nezzer finally gets the lamp.

Cue dramatic transformation:

“BEHOLD… YOUR NEW RULER!”

Lightning flashes (obviously fake VeggieTales string lights).

Lunt gets caught in the chaos:

“I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR WEATHER EFFECTS!”

Peak Iago Comedy

Now that Nezzer is all-powerful:

Lunt: “Hey boss… now that you’re all-powerful… can I be assistant ruler?”

Nezzer: “No.”

“…Assistant TO the ruler?”

“No.”

“…Snack manager?”

“…We’ll discuss it.”

Larry’s Honest Moment

Instead of just outsmarting Jafar, Larry admits the truth:

“I lied because I didn’t think I mattered.”

Even Iago pauses.

Lunt: “…Okay, that was… weirdly heartfelt.”

Nezzer: “DO NOT BE MOVED BY THE CUCUMBER!”

Jafar’s Downfall

Larry tricks Nezzer: “If you’re truly the greatest… why not become a genie?” Nezzer, dramatic as ever: “YES! I SHALL BECOME—”

POOF

He’s sucked into a lamp.

Lunt: “…Boss?”

(picks up lamp)

“…Do I still get promoted?”

Iago’s Ending

Instead of being trapped, Lunt is left holding the lamp. He shrugs: “Well… I guess I’m in charge now!” (pauses) “…First rule: MORE SNACKS.”

Final Wish & Resolution

Larry frees Bob. Petunia chooses Larry for his honesty. Archibald changes the rules about marriage.

Countertop Ending

Bob: “Being honest can be hard.”

Larry: “But it’s always the right thing to do.”

End Credits Gag

Lunt (still holding the lamp): “Okay boss, I rubbed it three times—WHERE’S MY MAGIC TOMATO?!”

Nezzer (from inside): “STOP RUBBING THE LAMP!”

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This isn’t a dig at any creators or educators who use Robin Hood to talk about history or connect to the past, but it bugs me when films or TV use Robin in a bland or uninteresting way when he has such potential!

Robin with a posh accent, or Robin as dispossessed nobility, or Robin as a supporter of a good king against a comically moustache-twirling villain all lack the edge of a folk hero from ballads sung by commoners about a man who stood up to the corrupt church and the law to fight for the poor. And that feels like a Robin that would have some things to say about now.

(I did a longer rant about this with a more context on Patreon if you’d like to hear more of my thoughts)

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I am half Scottish and half Japanese- I hand-sewed this kimono from men’s dress shirts and boxer shorts.

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This kinda stuff is actually really inspirational to those of us with uncommonly mixed heritage, regardless of if you’re this particular mix just seeing other mixed people make their backgrounds their own instead of being forced to choose is so important for mixed children growing up tbh

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This is solarpunk AF.

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Best part (IMO) is that it actually makes sense from a historical standpoint. In feudal Japan, each clan would have a mon (an emblem sort of like a coat of arms) that would be displayed on banners and used to identify that particular clan. Members of a clan would often have their mon displayed on their clothing including kimonos, like so:

Thus, the idea of a kimono in a clan tartan pattern is in fact completely appropriate and would be perfectly familiar to feudal Japanese culture.

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And also it looks really cool.

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Scottish-Japanese artist celebrates her heritage by making a tartan kimono

This weekend, Maya Caulfield posted to photos of herself modeling a kimono she sewed by hand, and her work earned her thousands of instant a

the artist is Maya Caulfield, this blog stole her post

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Dr. Jonas Salk announces polio vaccine | March 26, 1953 | HISTORY

American medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis,...

On this day in 1953, Dr. Jonas Salk announced on a national radio program in the US that he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyletis.

This was after there were 58000 (yes thousand) new cases in the US in 1952 & more than 3000 deaths.

73 years of polio prevention.