And I Thought That Only The Number 4 (death) And 13 (unlucky) Is Bad News

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in light of people's confusion over cecil's longevity in @sexymanotd i wanted to document a bit of his history for those unfamiliar or nostalgic

welcome to night vale is a podcast written by joseph fink and jeffrey cranor. cecil gerschwin palmer is the main character and voiced by cecil baldwin.

it debuted on june 15, 2012 it reached its peak in popularity in 2013-2014

despite this, wtnv has been one of tumblr's top fandoms since staff started tracking fandom-related data in 2014

for the longest time the only thing we knew about cecil's appearance was: "He is wearing a tie. He is not tall or short. Not thin or fat." and that wasn't until episode 19 which aired march 15, 2013. for almost a full year we had no idea what cecil looked like. so tumblr's collective unconscious kicked into high gear and we did what we do best

we created a tumblr sexyman

from know your meme: "Defining traits of the archetype include skinny body type, trickster or villain role and dapper clothing."

know your meme identifies wheatley (portal 2, 2011) and the onceler (the lorax, 2012) as being likely tumblr's first sexymen. and the onceler fandom was at its peak in 2012-2013, the same time as wtnv. in addition to this, the hannibal fandom has been cited as one of the contributing factors to wtnv's success on tumblr.

so tumblr had created an archetype that worked and the wtnv fandom was made up of mostly hannibal fans - the foundation for putting cecil in a suit was there. and honestly? cecil's at work in the show, why wouldn't he be well dressed?

however, while this explains his attire it doesn't explain some of cecil's more unique sexyman features, namely the tentacles. for this we have to return to the 2014 fandom review analysis where you can see the most popular fandom at the time: homestuck

haven't you ever wondered why almost a quarter (189/923 at time of writing) of E rated wtnv fics on ao3 are tagged tentacles or tentacle sex? why cecil having tentacles for a dick is such a seemingly popular headcanon? well look no further then homestuck cultural hold over.

throughout all of this, the development of the sexyman archetype on tumblr and the rise of homestuck, one creator really stands out: kinomatika

kino was one of the most popular homestuck artists on tumblr at the time, popular for her eridan fanart. if you google image search "welcome to night vale" kino's art is still one of the first results you'll get

her design was so popular in fact it was featured in wtnv related articles from the time

and yes there were absolutely other artists giving cecil tentacles and moving tattoos at the time, but it can't be understated the reach kino had and the influence her homestuck roots had on her design choices

i recommend going through the archive of @nightvaleartclub to see how cecil used to be portrayed back in the early days. unfortunately the earliest fanart i've been able to find is july 2013 and i find it hard to believe it took tumblr a year to draw him. although, i started listening at episode 5 and didn't start drawing him until then myself so who knows...

cecil has had tumblr's heart in a vice grip since episode 1, with "20,000 posts, 183,000 blogs and 680,000 notes using the #Night Vale tag" during its first week. tumblr's love for wtnv has always been fairly genuine, from the impact the writing has had on tumblr humor and future story telling, to how wtnv paved the way for lgbt+ representation in indi media, to how it popularized podcasts as a medium for story telling, to the little comforts some of cecil's quotes still bring people today

cecil is not only a founding father of tumblr culture, but also a blorbo of the people. cecil the character in canon has a tumblr account where he posts his art and slash fanfiction.

although cecil's character has developed over time and we've come to see what a ditzy, eccentric, brat he really is, changing his status from sexyman to babygirl, cecil is absolutely a character you should embrace. and you know what... despite what i've said in the past

#cecilsweep

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Wow, Georgie. What a fantastically adventure you're having.

The power of imagination is limitless, use it to your advantage. Art By ChrisAustinArt.

does anyone have like a default obsession

like your mind switches through these current obsessions and once the hype kind of dies down, there’s always this one fandom that it switches back to when there’s nothing else new and it’s like always there without fail

...this one.

So I know we all love ol’lobo here for being a terrifyingly cheerful version of the Grim Reaper, but a blink-and-you-miss-it detail I really like about him is that he seems to be genuinely sad when telling Puss In Boots that no one’s ever been able to escape his reach. It’s like on one hand he’s the immortal and invincible literal embodiment of the big inevitability, but on the other hand he’s a sentient entity that, as his wolf form could suggest, is a very social creature. And knowing that there’s not even a chance he’ll ever be able to form a pack, a family, with anyone must be a very lonely thing indeed.

When you want to give your fan fiction a home of its own, Jetpack Mobile will be there. I mean, this sword has its own website now.

TUMBLR SEXYREMATCH POLL MASTERPOST

I'll update this as the rounds progress.

ROUND ONE:

Lewis Pepper (Mystery Skulls Animated) vs. Professor Venomous (OK KO)

Guzma (Pokémon) vs. Bill Cipher (Gravity Falls)

The Warden (Superjail) vs. Almond Cookie (Cookie Run)

The Once-ler (The Lorax (2012)) vs. Megamind (Megamind)

Sans (Undertale) vs. Junkrat (Overwatch)

Tony the Talking Clock (Don't Hug Me I'm Scared) vs. Black Hat (Villainous)

King Dice (Cuphead) vs. Raymond (Animal Crossing)

Wheatley (Portal 2) vs. Doc Ock (Marvel)

Nagito Komaeda (Danganronpa) vs. Dr. Habit (Smile for Me)

Cecil Gershwin Palmer (Welcome to Night Vale) vs. Slenderman (???)

Jack Skellington (the Nightmare Before Christmas) vs. Turbo (Wreck-It Ralph)

Ingo (Pokémon) vs. Bruno Madrigal (Encanto)

Purple Guy/William Afton (Five Nights at Freddy's) vs. Spamton (Deltarune)

Alastor (Hazbin Hotel) vs. Loki (Marvel)

Arataka Reigen (Mob Psycho 100) vs. Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice (all versions))

Herobrine (Minecraft) vs. Benr(e)y (Half Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware)

This is an appreciation post for the air nomads ✨️✨️ I like to think bison are a lot more diverse, and are very beloved and decorated by their owners. Sometimes it’s boring in the sky too, so pinwheels and kites are added for bending fun :)

The babies can’t do much but there are sometimes bison rides for the elderly and children (or open to anyone, really.) I imagine sky bison are a lot like yaks, who naturally shed an undercoat in spring that can be used for fabric. Spring is absolutely HORRIBLE for allergies though

And also the gaang! sharing aangs culture ect by making use of appa’s fur and trying to deal with the pesky lemurs lol

Ok. So, I just read the chapter and so far so good. The concept is so cool. And. And. God. Just. Read. It

by bella_hehe

His vision is blurred; but it’s clear. He sees millions upon millions of galaxies at once, billions of planets and constellations staring back at him. He feels rageful, but tranquil—he doesn’t understand. He can’t understand.

 "Child,“ a voice booms, its tone full of omnipotent might. "You have unearthed something far above your comprehension. Something that belongs to me. Your ignorance may have cost you your own life. Your curiosity may have ceased your existence.”

  The rumbling voice stopped, and Benjamin’s brown eyes clenched shut—as he suddenly feels a surge of pure and raw power filter inside him entirely. He can’t even describe the sensation, as it nearly makes his senses go blind with such a primal surge. A strangled sound leaves him, morphing into a coarse shout.

  “But, my dear child, you have been blessed,” It growled. “Blessed with my knowledge, bestowed upon you.”

  Benjamin’s eyes shot open, and he finds himself standing within a huge, crimson red palm. The flesh was rich and deep with the color, calloused and clawed. He stares up into the many all-seeing eyes of the beast in wonder.

Words: 4020, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: SCP Foundation, SCP - Containment Breach

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: Benjamin Oliver Walker | D-9341, The Scarlet King (SCP-001)

Relationships: Benjamin Oliver Walker | D-9341 & The Scarlet King (SCP-001)

Additional Tags: The Spiral Gestalt Theory, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Not Beta Read