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aniovandoblog · 6 days

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The Economic Overview of Shrek no one asked for

Okay so, earlier today a post came across my dashboard (this post specifically) and I had an undeniable urge to actually do an in depth post about the economic/political systems in the Far Far Away kingdom present in both Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek The Third (2007). I have decided to not include the kingdom of Duloc (from the first movie) in my analysis, nor will I be using information from the fourth movie as that takes place in an alternative timeline. I will be focusing on information made avaliable in the second and third movies (mainly the second).

Now, for the actual analysis part. In the Shrek Wiki for Far Far Away Kingdom it says that the government system is a 'traditional monarchy'. I will take that to mean an absolutist monarchy. according to the Britannica website, a monarchy can be characterized as following:

"The term applies to states in which supreme authority is vested in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as the head of state and who achieves his or her position through heredity."

Now, for the economic system we can clearly see a capitalistic setting. This can be seen by not only this particular gif of Puss In Boots calling the police 'capitalist pigs' (ACAP king btw) but also by the various businesses shown across the main city. Here's a list of some from that same Shrek Wiki page:

As well as the fact that Fairy Godmother has a whole ass factory with a production line. As well as the union lie that Shrek tells to get in there we can safely say that this is a capitalist kingdom

So far so good, only one little problem, an absolutistic political system does not work with a capitalist economy system. That is because the monarch collects all of the wealth from the government, distributing it as he pleases. In a capitatist state there are laws against the government apropriating wealth, laws that protect business owners and corporations, as well as laws to protect the workers. None of this is possible in an absolutist state as it has no constitution, the monarch can make up laws and decide they are no longer needed at will. That can cause a reaction from the population, but legally, they are allowed to do it.

All of this can somewhat be fixed by, instead of having Far Far Away kingdom as a traditional monarchy, making it a constitutional monarchy. Now, in a constitutional monarchy it is possible that the head of state is still the king, as long as he follows the laws set by the constitution, but in the case of Far Far Away I don't think that's the case. In the third movie, Shrek the Third (2007) we see Shrek and Fiona act as regents, and what they are shown doing is basically formalities, not actually governing the kingdom (knighting ceremonies, inauguration of new ships and formal gatherings), now, that is not to say that they couldn't be actually rulling and it just wasn't shown, but there is one scene where Shrek mentions the royal duties to Arthur, and he says "It really is all fun and games actually, sure you have to knight a few heroes, launch a ship or two...", leading me to believe that the king (and the entire royal family for that matter) is merely serving as a figure head instead of actual head of state. What I mean to say is that there is actually someone (or even a group of people) acting as a prime minier or a parliament to the land of Far Far Away.

That's it. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk. Tune in next week when we discuss if the ruling family in The Little Mermaid have a vegetarian diet or if they actually eat their subjects. Bye

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aniovandoblog · 6 days

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Artie appreciation post bc he's a sweet boy who never did anything wrong 😇👑

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Fun little redraw of Artie

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aniovandoblog · 6 days

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So it's supposed to be in Descendants 4. There's a character named Morgana Le Fay and I assume that refers to King Arthur's sister. But the only representation of King Arthur is in the Sword in Stone with cricket and Morgana does not come out (Madam Mim comes out)

#desendents #descendants 4

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aniovandoblog · 18 days

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Raven and dexter?

I’m so so sorry for not replying sooner, I just hit a bit of writers block with this one but I still hope I delivered what you wanted!!

Just a disclaimer commissions are back open!!

And because I got a rather angry message from someone telling me that I was misinforming all of you because my user and bio say ‘smutty fanfics’ while not all are smutty please add in your requests if you want the fic to be smutty or fluff

But regardless I hope you enjoy!!

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Dexter was not looking forward to thronecoming.

He wasent the type to like big parties and loud music like Briar Beauty and his older brother. He instead liked to sit with a good book and a small amount of company to pass the time, but as a Charming it was basically law that he had to attend.

So now he was stuck trying to figure out a way to ask out his long term crush, the infamous Raven Queen. Who dispite her reputation and lack of willingness to abid by her destiny was a rather sweet and nice girl who cared about other people’s feelings.

That he admired about her a lot, where in a world full of fake smiles she was a true and genuine beacon of truth and sincerity. That made the prospect of asking her out even more scary, sure they were freaindky and he would consider them friends but what if she was being nice only out of her natural sweet personality.

His anxiety was eating away at him and his older brother Daring and his roommate Hunter had started to notice his overwhelmingly quite self. “What’s wrong bro?” Daring slung an arm around his brother as they made their way to heroics class.

Dexter only shrugged and turned to look at anything else but his brothers discerning face, “nothing just some stuff on my mind.” At this point Hunter decided to join in on the conversation as they now stood in front of their teacher.

“You sure? Because your being more quite than usual.” At this point Dexter had given up on trying to hide his dilemma and instead opted to take some advice from two of the most relationship successful guys in the school.

Daring seemed to have everything figured out with his destiny and many flings and Hunter was as steady as a horse with Ashlynn. “Well… I’ve been thinking that maybe I could ask Raven out.” Both guys paused for a second before Hunter clapped him in the back.

“If that’s what you want then why not.” Dexter internally rolled his eyes, so much for good advice. “Yes little brother if that is the girl you want to take to the thronecoming then go for it.” Dexter again rolled his eyes internally before letting out an exasperated sigh.

“Yeah but the problem is I don’t know how! I mean how do you go about asking out a girl like Raven. She’s so… special and kindhearted and open and-.” He quickly closed his mouth as he realized he was entering into one of his rants.

Finally realizing his little brothers problem Daring gave Dexter a smirk as he pointed to the bleachers, “well for one you can be a Charming and use our effortless genetics to your advantage and be charming. The ladies always love a charming man.” The last sentence was directed at Hunter who only chuckled.

Dexter on the other hand turned to look where his brother was pointing only to find, Raven and Cupid sitting by the bleacher with a mirrorpad. Dexter felt his face burn as his eyes connected with Ravens for a brief second before he hurriedly looked away.

Just how could she be this fabeulous? Her hair was shining in the sun which cast a amethyst glow to her surroundings and her eyes sparkled with light as she laughed at something Cupid said. She really was the most perfect girl he had ever seen.

But as he thought back, his eyes trailed back to the bleachers to then land on a certain love expert… who was more than likely to be of bigger help to him than these two doofuses next to him. With his kind made up he turned back to his teacher and counted down the minutes till he could track Cupid down.

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He found Cupid fairly quickly after his class ended, she was walking back to her dorm when he saw her again.

“Cupid!” The said girl worked around and smiled while fixing her hair. “Oh Dexter what can I do for you?” He fumbled with his thumbs choosing his words carefully.

“Well you see there’s this girl that I really really like… but I don’t know who to ask her out. I want to take her to the thronecoming.”

Cupid bit her lip as he continued to ramble on until she reached out and rested her hand on his shoulder, “Dex I think the best way is to be… direct. Just tell her and everything will turn out fine. I’m sure the girl would more than lucky to have you as a date.”

Cupid gave a little squeeze to his shoulder while Dexter thought over her words. Being direct wasn’t something he was good at, but if Raven liked direct then that’s what he’d be.

Smiling he leaned forward and gave Cupid a smile as she fluttered her eyes. “Cupid… thank you now all I have to do is find Raven.”

She stumbled back and gave him a once over as he pivoted on his heel. Life really was unfairest to those it didn’t favor.

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Dexter felt like he had walked around the entire school before he found Raven. She was still sat at the bleachers, only this time with Maddie as they seemed to have a tea party of sorts.

He felt his anxiety rose with every step as he thought over the words he had practiced over and over in his mind. What if she thought they were childish? Or maybe she didn’t like directness.

It was too late to back out either way as the next second Maddie shot up and exclaimed his name for the entire school to hear. As she sat back down he made eye contact with a rather surprised Raven, swallowing and taking a deep breath he fixed his jacket before slowly approaching.

Raven watched him curiously as she could see the stress and anxiety oozing out of him, which if he knew how obviously stressed he looked he could probably faint from embarrassment. When Dexter was finally in front of Maddie and Raven, he looked between the two girls wishing that Maddie would somehow understand and leave them alone for a second.

“Hey Dexter. What are you doing here?” His eyes snapped to Ravens as he stammered for a second before answering “oh I- um just that I wanted to ask you something.” Raven smiled and scooted over so he was sitting beside her and Maddie.

“Sure. What’s up.” He looked between the two girls and mastered up all the courage he had before he turned and took Ravens hand in his “I was-.” He was interrupted by the sound of clocks going if at the same time as Maddie suddenly jumped up.

“Oh would you look at the time the rabbit came out the bag and the turtle has to climb the tree.” They both looked at her with a perplexed expression as she bounced of to who knows where. “So Dexter what was it that you wanted to ask.”

Raven gave his hand a reassuring squeeze as she leaned it unknowingly, Dexter on the other hand very much noticed causing him to have his breath catch in his throat. “Right yeah umm so Raven. Would you.. like to go the thronecoming with me.”

They both paused for a second but for different reasons. Dexter paused because of the completely unromantic way of asking her and Raven paused because she couldn’t wrap her head around that Dexter Charming as in her long time crush Dexter Charming wanted to go to the thronecoming with her.

When she continued to not answer he started to get up, his face reddening in embarrassment. “You don’t have to answer tha-.” Raven cut him of as she sprung up and smashed their lips together. Dexter stumbled back in surprise before he gripped Ravens hips and kissed her back with just as much force.

Once they pulled apart they both panted for a few seconds before Dexter asked “so is that a yes?” Raven gave him a deadpan look as she circled her arms around his neck, “definitely a yes.” She didn’t let him answer as her lips were back on his in a second.

Their peaceful moment was cut when they heard the cheerful voice of Blondie saying to her mirrorcast “well there you have it! An other couple confirmed are going together to the thronecoming! Now if you ask me that sounds just right!”

As the mirrorcast turned of Raven and Dexter both groaned and gave Blondie an annoyed look but she only gave them a smile and wave as she spotted her next victims, Sparrow and Duchess.

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He thought he was nervous to ask her out but he was even more nervous now that he was waiting outside Ravens dorm with his brother beside him as they waited for their dates. “Don’t be nervous bro! Just be your… charming self.”

Dexter rolled his eyes and gripped the flowers even tighter as he heard the door creak open and the sound of Apple Whites voice say “come on Raven our princes are waiting!” As the girl said that he thought he saw his brother flinch for a second before he was distracted with the sight of Raven.

“Hey Dexter.” He gulped and handed her the flowers quickly as he rubbed the back of his neck turning to see Apple softly giggling at him. He paid her no mind tho as Raven returned a second later, “you look fabelous Raven.” She gave him a small smile and put her arm through his as they followed the pair in front.

Once they finally entered the ballroom, Raven was quick to pull him to the dance floor after much persuasion and a tiny bit of guilt tripping. In all honesty tho Dexter was ready to fall to his knees as soon as Raven made her request, the want to make her happy overriding his fear of dancing and embarrassing himself in front of her.

He twirled Raven before bribing her back to his chest as they danced along to some tune Melody Piper had out on. It was a slow yet energetic song that many of the couple decided to dance and him and Raven were no different.

As he went to dip her down she giggled and threw her head back before coming back up and meeting his eyes. As they did he felt his breath freeze in his lungs, and his heart beat rapidly for her eyes shone like the starry night above.

Unconsciously he leaned forward and pulled her closer by the waist as he finally connected their lips together again. The kiss was sweet yet passionate and Dexter had found it was starting to become his new favorite taste.

Blondie was correct, this was just right.

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Hope you enjoyed and again please specify from now on if you want a smutty or fluffy fan fic in your commissions

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aniovandoblog · 29 days

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It's really unfortunate that Dexter only ever gets attention when it revolves around shipping (ironic coming from a dexhop shipper myself)

Like yeah, shipping is fun, but like...there's nothing to him outside of Raven/Cupid and I hate that fans never talk about him unless it's about his romantic interests

Granted, romantic love is kinda what he wants, but like still...he can still want romance without it being his whole character description

Like, he's a scapegoat to his family and his dad hates him for some god forsaken reason! He looks near identical to what his dad looked like when he was his age! He states in his bio that he likes to challenge himself in Hero Training class! He can work on technology as a fucking 16-year-old boy! There's dimensions to his character that's so overshadowed by shipping and it bothers me so much

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aniovandoblog · 1 month

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Some artielocks sketches cuz I've lost control over my life (?

Y Ricitos cebando mate porque aca amamos su acento rioplatense en el doblaje latino 🗣🇦🇷‼️

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The sun dipped below the horizon at Ever After High, casting a warm glow across the campus as students prepared for the highly anticipated Ever After High Dance, hosted by none other than Briar Beauty herself.

Everyone was at there dorm rooms, except for Apple White. She was getting ready with Ashlynn Ella and Briar Beauty, because.. Mira was at there dorm room, getting fairest with Raven. Those two were surprisingly getting close..

Apple couldn't shake the feeling of guilt gnawing at her insides for releasing the evil queen. Each time the thought crossed her mind, it felt like a heavy stone settling in the pit of her stomach.

Lost in her thoughts, Apple barely noticed Ashlynn's concerned voice cutting through her reverie. "Apple?" Ashlynn's voice brought her back to reality, and Apple blinked, refocusing on her friends.

"Yeah?" Apple replied, her voice a tad distant as she shook off the lingering guilt.

"Are you okay? You’ve been quiet recently," Ashlynn said, her expression soft with worry as she placed a comforting hand on Apple's shoulder.

For a moment, Apple hesitated, struggling to find the right words to mask her inner turmoil. "Oh, I'm doing alright! Just thinking about this really big hextra-credit assignment that’s due soon," she stammered, her voice betraying a hint of uncertainty. Apple White stuttering? It was a rare sight indeed.

Ashlynn's concern softened into a gentle smile. "Well, need any help?" she offered, her kindness shining through.

"No, thanks!" Apple replied with a forced smile, masking her inner turmoil.

Just then, Briar breezed into the dorm room, her infectious energy lighting up the space. "Hey, let me do you two’s nails!" she exclaimed, brandishing bottles of light blue and baby pink nail polish.

The tension in the room dissolved as the girls laughed, the warmth of friendship momentarily pushing aside Apple's lingering guilt.

As Apple, Ashlynn, and Briar prepared for the dance, Raven and Mira were also busy getting fairest for the evening's festivities.

"So, what are you planning to wear tonight?" Mira asked, breezing into the dorm room with a burst of energy.

Raven, surrounded by her collection of nail polish, looked up with a smile. "I have no idea!" she admitted, rummaging through her treasure chest of colorful bottles. She sported a dark purple tank top paired with loose white pajama pants and bunny slippers—a cozy ensemble for the pre-party preparations.

Mira settled onto a small sofa, setting her purse down. "What are you doing?" she inquired, amused by Raven's enthusiasm.

"Searching for a pretty nail polish color," Raven replied, her head buried in the treasure chest. With a laugh, she emerged, revealing the vast array of nail polish bottles she had amassed over the years. "I have a lot of nail polishes," she confessed, a hint of bashfulness coloring her cheeks.

Mira's eyes widened in surprise as she surveyed the colorful display. "Yeah!" she chuckled, sharing in Raven's excitement.

Raven's laughter filled the room. "Well, I've been collecting these since I could walk! Some of these are my mom’s," she revealed, her fondness for her collection evident.

Mira’s eyes widened in surprise and let out a genuine laugh. “Alright, i like this poison plum color.” Said Mira. “Me too! I was debating whether I’d take that or ballet flats but thought it was too little, you know?”

Mira smiled and agreed.

As they deliberated over nail polish shades, time slipped away in a flurry of conversation and laughter. Mira even offered to do Raven’s makeup, adding to the excitement of the evening.

As the clock struck 7, signaling the start of the party, Raven glanced at the time with a sense of urgency. She bid farewell to Mira, promising to meet her at the party to avoid making her friend late.

Meanwhile, at the lively gathering, Mira found herself growing impatient as she scanned the crowd for Raven. “What’s taking her so long?”

Annoyance crept in as she wondered what was taking her friend so long to arrive. “All those preppy royals are just like their parents! Total losers.”

Just then, a particular blue-eyed prince approached Mira, inquiring about Raven's whereabouts.

“Hey Mira! Have you seen Raven?” He said, trying to come up with an excuse as to why he was looking for her. Mira raised an eyebrow. “I was hoping to interview her since im taking over Blondie’s position in the Mirror Blog.” He said shyly.

Raven however, was navigating her way through the grand entrance, her nerves tingling as all eyes turned towards her.

She froze. “Everyone’s staring,” she thought and was reminded of the horrors of Legacy Day. “Walk!” She thought.

With cautious steps, she descended the staircase, her heart pounding with anticipation.

Dexter's gaze lingered on Raven, his jaw dropping slightly at her breathtaking presence. Mira smiled genuinely, and put a hand to her heart, her eyes twinkling with joy.

Raven finally reached the edge of the stairs, and scanned the room, looking for her friend.

Relieved to see her friend, Raven exchanged smiles with Mira. "You look fairest!" Mira exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with sincerity and admiration. “Aww thanks Mira! You look fairest yourself!” She smiled genuinely before turning her attention to Dexter, who stood transfixed by her beauty.

“Oh, hey Dexter!” Said Raven.

“H-hi, Raven! You look spellbinding!” He said as he fixed his glasses fidgetly.

Mira couldn't help but notice Dexter's evident admiration for Raven. “Someone has a little crush on my birdie?” She thought, she could feel the rage boil in her veins as she resisted the urge to give Dexter a hard slap across his face left and right.

"Thanks, you too!" Raven replied with a warm smile, acknowledging Dexter’s compliment before turning her full attention to her friend.

As they walked, everyone rushed towards her. “Oh my fairy godmother!” Said Ashlynn. “You look fairest!” Said Apple, “Totally rocking that dress Raven!” Said Briar.

Raven blushed and smiled so hard that her dimples were showing. “Thanks you guys!” She said as her eyes were twinkling with joy.

With a knowing smile, Ashlynn teased Raven about Dexter's interest, “you should’ve seen the way Dexter was staring!” She teased.

Briar and Apple both said “oooooh!” And Mira just raised an eyebrow and cast a confused smile.

“Stop it!” She said as she put her hands in her face, covering it. “Me and Dexter are just friends! I mean it!” Raven laughed, and they all laughed.

Mira was outraged.

But Little did they know, the evening held surprises and unexpected connections, weaving a tale of friendship and enchantment at Ever After High.

The end,

Is just the beginning.

Note: Please don’t steal my work, thank you!

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