#being a fandom hipster is all fun and games until you like something popular

[marinsawakening]

The problem with BOTW is that it's obnoxiously popular in the LOZ fandom to the detriment of other games but also unfortunately it's genuinely really really fun to write fanfic for.

#it really hits that perfect fandom balance of good but not THAT good you know #its base is really interesting and you can do a lot with it. there's a lot of freedom to be had playing with its characters and concepts #contrast and compare to Link's Awakening which imo has a way better story and is my most beloved zelda game #but also like. what do i even have to add. how do i write fanfic for it when it has such a great bookend #like i don't even really want to do AUs or change the ending #the reason I like it are the Themes(TM) and changing the story too radically or changing the ending risks losing that #don't get me wrong i can and have written link's awakening fanfic. i am writing link's awakening fanfic right now #but it's a lot harder to come up with concepts bc it already does such a good job with all its stuff #on the other hand botw does not utilize its story potential much yet establishes enough it's fun to expand on #so with link's awakening i'm like ok. how do i put marin in Situations this time when the game's already the best Situation she could be in #and with botw i'm like 'so here's three different link and zelda role reversal AUs' #'this is the one where zelda is transmasc' #'this is the one where urbosa is fighting ganon link is dead and riju and zelda are on a roadtrip' #'and this is the one i'm planning a 40k hubris fic for' #being a fandom hipster is all fun and games until you like something popular #at least i still don't care much about link #my posts #loz #botw

[theliterarywolf]

Here’s a List of Shows/Channels/etc. To Get Into if You Need a Distraction Right Now (Part 1)

The Fandom: A Furry Documentary: I know it’s easy to brush off the furry fandom/community as weird or bring up the negativity of recent years, but well-done documentaries like this from inside the fandom that discuss the history and impact of it, as well as the people, do put things into perspective. And even though the director, Ash Coyote, doesn’t feel like this is her best work due to all the stress and chaos that went into getting everything and everyone together for it, I still commend her and everyone for how well it turned out.

Bust or BUST: Take a bunch of YouTube’s more ‘I do this for fun, not to patronize people’ anime YouTubers and get them on a ‘Game Show’ about guessing anime characters by their breast size. Chaos ensues.

sWooZie’s Disney Series: YouTuber sWooZie, way back when, decided to make some short storytime/animatics about his time and tribulations when he worked for Disney. The chill yet comical approach really presents a good story and insight to working for the Magic Kingdom.

The works of Sam Fennah: Satellite City, The August Few, and the upcoming First Night are all signifiers of Sam Fennah’s intricately designed worlds, beautiful creature design, and the lore and dialogue that feeds them. Satellite City will probably be the easiest for someone to jump into to get a feel for the characters and writing, but the animatic previews for Fennah’s upcoming novel The August Few shouldn’t be scoffed at. 

Nymphomercial: It’s an uncensored podcast where they review hentai and smut. Always comedically and sometimes regrettably. 

Defunctland’s DefunctTV series: More and more people have been made privy to the YouTube channel dedicated to discussing long-gone rides and amusement park attractions of yore, but many may not be aware of the side series that discusses old children shows. Examples including Bear in the Big Blue House, Zoboomafoo, and my favorite Between the Lions.

The works of Felix Colgrave: With the world being made smaller and smaller thanks to the internet, it is becoming rare to see creations that genuinely make your mind have to stop everything and process every aspect that went into their construction and machinations. The animations of Felix Colgrave have such a unique style and flow to them that you really do have to wonder what kind of spirit resides in the mind and body of this man. 

Gold Shaw Farm: I was introduced to this channel by complete accident in 2019. I knew that homesteading YouTube channels were becoming more and more popular with more people leaving the city to start homesteads, but none of them really clicked with me until stumbling upon Gold Shaw Farm. Former banker Morgan and his wife Allison (though she rarely appears in videos) run a poultry farm of primarily geese and ducks. And once you watch a video where Morgan starts things off by letting the birds out and saying his signature “RELEASE THE QUACKEN!”, you know you’re in for a fun, chill look at the realistic day-to-day life of running a farm.

kenny lauderdale: Man, Bennett the Sage may sell ‘Oldtaku’ shirts, but this guy really deserves the title. Kenny Lauderdale’s channel centers around old, lost Japanese media. Mostly anime but he’s taken a look at some old television series as well. Of course, my favorite video of his is his look at the famously bad ‘anime’ Chargeman Ken.

Foo the Flowerhorn: This is another channel that I stumbled upon out of the blue. It really is interesting how intriguing something like caring for fish and making natural filtration systems for aquariums can be if someone has such a strong passion for it. And for those who simply like to experience without having someone narrate or dictate, all of the videos here are music and sound only with important information appearing as text on the video.

y.na__homecafe: You may have already been introduced to this channel by various gif sets and stim boards on here. This channel is pretty similar to Foo the Flowerhorn in the no talking, only sound approach, but instead of fish care it centers around making the most Aesthetic (TM) cafe drinks and snacks this side of a hipster bar.

#recommendations #palate cleanser #comfort #videos