#after dark screensavers

[ruffboijuliaburnsides]

do gen z and really young millenials realize that the most popular screensavers of the 1990s had SOUND?

I feel like it's important that y'all know that the After Dark screensavers, which were basically the most popular not-automatically-provided-with-Mac-or-Windows screensavers around, had sound. And were a thing. DO THE GEN Z BABIES KNOW SCREENSAVERS????? I SEE SO FEW THESE DAYS

#after dark screensavers #after dark

[uncannyforest]

Favorite video game?

I helped at a outdoor church retreat for 6th graders this week so I've just been asked this question :)

Unfortunately it's a 4-way tie —

Games that are mysterious:

Coma

Pajama Sam 1, but the demo version (the game ends right when you get to the door of Darkness's room)

Games that involve terraforming:

Bolo

Roller Coaster Tycoon 1 & 2

And because they're so great, the runners up:

Knytt, Ragnarok Online, Donkey Kong 64 multiplayer, Rodger Dodger (from the After Dark screensavers), Pikmin

#coma game #pajama sam #bolo game #roller coaster tycoon #knytt #ragnarok online #donkey kong 64 #after dark screensavers #pikmin

[go-to-hollywood]

this is SO UNFAIR why do they habe to be HIT WITH THE HAMMER when they get the question wrong. this is not fair they do not know!!they have no braincell!! save them please!

and the hammer man just stands there all casually... he knows what he is doing

#lee posting #after dark screensavers #you bet your head! #thats right i'm making MY OWN tags #this is MY niche interest and I get to make the tags!!!!

[skettchyartendevours]

I know I've shared a small batch of my workplace doodles recently, and I figured I'd share the rest now ^v^

#drawing #scribbles #after dark screensaver pack #flying toasters #bfb #bfb x #bfb four #rose creature #transformers #maccadam #tf g1 #starscream #soundwave #shockwave #tfa shockwave #optimus prime #pompomptimus prime #megatron #tattletail #mama tattletail #insecticons #bombshell #plushformers #constructicons #mixmaster #furry art #astrotrain #scavenger #bumblebee #bubmlebee

[nedison]

Sparkstember Day 19:

OK so this one's a little tenuous, but follow me here... I was researching different editions of Lil' Beethoven and I saw there was a deluxe version of the album with a CD-ROM component, even boasting a Lil' Beethoven SCREENSAVER.

So what if Sparks had fully embraced the CD-ROM era and released AFTER SPARKS: the official screensaver collection...?

#Sparks #Sparks Band #Sparkstember #Sparkstember 2023 #After Dark #CD-ROM #Screensavers #The Lost Art of the CD ROM #The Lost Art of the CD-ROM #Lil Beethoven

[jeffmumm]

#2d animation #screensaver #nostalgia #retro #90s #after dark #flying toasters #animation #guinea pigs

[posttexasstressdisorder]

This is the After Dark module Psycho Deli in action on a PowerMac G4 MDD, booted into MacOS 9. 

And here are some screenshots of the different patterns.  One of them just screams “Dr. Seuss” to me...see if you can figure out which one.

They all move similar to the video, a sort of rotating, pulsating, ever-morphing bunch of Eye Candy that I miss greatly.  I still have the files, just don’t have a Classic-OS-Era Mac now.

And a video I made of my old Mac Portrait monitor with the Flying Toasters playing, with music from a CD of ambient tunes I made using my Roland Juno 106.

#after dark #screensavers #psycho deli #macintosh #MacOS Systems 6-9 #mac #mac screensavers #flying toasters had music

[hcshannon]

Factoids you just can't stop telling people

*Every time "Smoke on the Water plays*: "This is based on a true story Frank Zappa and the Mothers were playing at Montreux casino when an arsonist burned the building. The Zappa group lost all their equipment and Deep Purple loaned them there's, than the next week in London, Zappa was badly injured when an angry audience member ran up on stage and threw him off!"

*When somebody brings up After Dark screensavers* "Did you know Bad Dog was the only screensaver to have an animated series based on it!"

#random factoids #i have to tell everybody #bad dog #after dark #screensavers #90s computers #classic rock #70s rock #rock music #smoke on the water #deep purple #frank zappa #the mothers of invention #the mothers #the more you know #now you know

[higher-too]

#90s #after dark screensaver #original art #artists on tumblr #support your local artist

[pitch-and-moan]

DreamWorks Animation's Flying Toasters

An animated DreamWorks film based on the classic '90s screensaver.

#bad idea #movie pitch #pitch and moan #dreamworks #animation #dreamworks animation #animated film #cartoon #screen saver #screensaver #screensavers #flying toasters #1990s #'90s #windows 95 #after dark #berkeley systems

[infernetgirl]

After Dark (1989)

#after dark #80s #computer #retrocomputer #screensaver #90s #1990s #1980s #flying toaster #pixel aesthetic #software #winows #mac os

[purutheseal]

#digital art #digital drawing #artists on tumblr #vaporwave aesthetic #flying #toaster #90s aesthetic #after dark #screensaver

[rapidkirby3000]

MEMORIES FROM THE RAD'STER - #002

(YouTube Video Credit: Tali)

Do I really need to say more about this? I always adored the ever-legendary Flying Toasters, Bad Dog, Bungee Jump, and so many others I previously missed out on such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Looney Tunes, and the like.

Berkeley's After Dark remained one of my favorite childhood memories. You could even switch to something different, too!

I do wish those absolutely awesome and fun screensavers like Berkeley would make a huge comeback for modern audiences and computer systems. This includes custom-made screensavers created by a few others.

If that ever becomes a reality after long last, make sure it's not riddled with viruses or scamware or whatever. =/

#berkeley #after dark #screensaver #after dark screensaver #flying toasters #screenshot #youtube #rapidkirby3k #lost memories #microsoft windows #classic windows

[skettchyartendevours]

I was in a very scribbley mood today at my workplace, so I ended up doing some doodles of the Gobots :D These may not be spot on as they were just from memory, but I thought I'd share them seen as I don't usually post my workplace scribbles

Also a small non-Gobot bonus: Flying toasters because I like that one After Dark screensaver :]

#drawing #scribbles #gobots #leader 1 #scooter #cy kill #cykill #after dark screensaver pack #flying toasters

[cherryflavoured7777]

Fevered Affection {h.c}

summary: Hazel takes care of a very sick you.

Pure fluff.

(This is entirely self-indulgent as I have been sick the past week and need a Hazel to come take care of me)

pairing: Hazel Callahan x fem!reader

word count: 1.4k

You wake up in your bed, a tight ball of pressure constricting your chest, as if something has been lodged in your lungs for days. You try to slowly untangle yourself from Hazel's body beside you and move her arm off of you. As you sit up, you find yourself gasping for air, a fit of coughing wracking your body and intensifying the pounding in your head. Leaning over the edge of the bed, you reach for your water bottle, the cool liquid soothing your dry throat and sticky skin. It’s completely dark in the room except for the soft orange glow of your salt lamp plugged in, casting a warm ambiance on your bedside table.

You pick up your phone and the light from your screensaver adds to the throbbing in your poor head. Glancing at the clock, you groan, it's 3:38 a.m. Apparently, you had dozed off early only to be rudely awakened by your lingering illness. Every inch of your body aches, and your chills have now transformed into a too-warm heat.

Beside you, your girlfriend stirs, a soft sound escaping her lips. Hazel quickly becomes alert, her brows furrowing in concern. "Honey, are you okay? What's wrong?"

You convinced your mom to let Hazel come over and take care of you. After spending days miserably locked up in your room, missing school, and yearning to see her, you needed her presence. Hazel had arrived earlier that evening, well-prepared with all the essentials. As soon as she received the green light to come over, she stopped by a nearby grocery store to gather cough drops, medicine, tea, soup, a heating pad, and even a new stuffed animal, all to make you feel better.

"I'm fine, Haze," you manage to say before having another coughing fit.

"You don't sound fine. You sound like you're about to hack up a lung," Hazel says, concern etched on her face as she grabs your shoulder and pulls you in for a closer look. You attempt to squirm away from her touch.

"Don't look at me. I'm sick and disgusting," you protest weakly. Hazel chuckles softly. "Yeah, you look super gross right now. So gross that I just need to kiss you so bad," she teases sarcastically, planting a quick peck on your lips.

"Shut up," you reply, though you know there's no real heat behind your words. Hazel is just as lovesick as you are, if not more.

"I'm gonna get you sick," you warn halfheartedly.

"Babe, do you think if I was worried about that, I would have slept next to you for the past seven hours?" she replies, lightly tugging your bare arm back down and placing her lips on your shoulder.

"Seriously," she mumbles against your skin, her kisses tracing a line from your shoulder to your neck. Your head falls to your other shoulder, allowing her access, and you let out a soft sigh.

Her mouth reaches your ear, and she whispers, "Plus, if I get sick too, then we're both stuck in bed together. How terrible." You shove her off playfully, unable to suppress a laugh.

You watch as she gets up off the bed searching for one of the items she bought for you: Vicks Vaporub. She returns to the bed and settles in front of you. You shift closer until you're sitting face to face.

"My body hurts," you say, your frustration becoming more noticeable.

"Shh. I know, baby. I'm gonna try and make it better for you, okay?" she reassures, gently moving your hair out of the way to apply the cool gel on your chest. She carefully pulls down the straps of your tank top, creating a clear working space.

"I promise this will help a little bit, honey."

She opens the jar, dips her fingers in, and applies the rub to your chest with care. The sensation is cold, but oddly comforting. The intense minty smell instantly burns your nose. You watch as she runs her hand from the center of your chest up to your shoulder, squeezing gently when she reaches the top. Her touch is gentle yet firm, sending shivers down your spine.

"This okay? I know it's kind of cold, sorry," she says, dipping her fingers back into the jar for more gel. You can't help but admire the way her ringed fingers dip into the substance. She repeats the same process on the other side of your chest, her fingers gliding slowly across your chest. creating a tingling sensation that spreads warmth beneath your skin.

"Yeah, it's fine. Feels good, actually."

Despite your discomfort, a warm feeling spreads through your stomach as you watch Hazel take care of you so tenderly. As she wipes the small excess of the substance off on her hoodie sleeve, her eyes meet yours, filled with compassion and affection, conveying a silent promise to take care of you.

"I think I'm just really good with my hands," she remarks playfully. You shove her in a half-hearted attempt at retaliation, then surrender and collapse into her, your head buried into her neck with your hands in her lap. Her cold hands grip your waist and start to move up, drawing gentle lines up and down your back with her fingers.

"Thank you for taking care of me," your voice croaks. You sniffle, feeling overwhelmed by gratitude and annoyance at your lingering sickness. Hazel, sensing your frustration, instinctively reaches up to gently wipe away the tears that escape your eyes. Her touch is tender, her eyes filled with love and concern as she softly brushes her thumb against your cheek.

"You don't have to thank me, my love," she whispers, her voice soothing. She wraps you in her arms again, holding you tightly as she maneuvers you both back to lying down. Face to face, you stare into her big blue eyes.

"I hate feeling this way," you admit, your voice laced with frustration. "I just want to get better and go back to normal." Hazel's eyes soften with understanding, and her fingers begin gently caressing through your hair.

"I know, honey.” She says. "I hate seeing you like this too. I promise, first thing tomorrow, I'll take you to the doctor if you want. We'll figure out what's going on, and you'll get the proper help you need."

You find solace in her words, a glimmer of hope in the midst of your frustration. "Thank you," you whisper, your voice cracking with emotion. Hazel smiles, her eyes reflecting unwavering determination.

"Of course," she replies, her fingers tenderly tracing circles on your back. "I'll be with you every step of the way, holding your hand.” In the quiet intimacy of the moment, you look into Hazel's eyes, your gaze filled with deep affection and sincerity.

"I love you," you say, your voice barely a whisper.

Hazel smiles, her eyes softening with the same depth of love mirrored in your own.

"I love you too, more than words can express," she replies, her hand moving down your body to rest on your hip, squeezing it gently.

"You mean the world to me, I literally only ever care about what you are doing or how you are feeling.” She adds.

You both laugh quietly, feeling thankful to have found someone who cares for you so deeply.

"I'm so lucky to have you," you confess, your heart swelling with gratitude. I don't know what I'd do without you." Hazel leans in, pressing a gentle kiss to your forehead.

"And I'm lucky to have you too," she murmurs, her voice filled with unwavering devotion. "We're a team, you and I. I mean it.” You share a smile, your gazes locked.

“God we can be so cheesy sometimes,” you remark, letting out a soft laugh.

"Yeah, you love it." She shifts onto her back, pulling you closer and wrapping her arm around you, inviting you to rest your head on her chest.

"Do you feel comfy?" She asks softly.

"Mhm,” you murmur in contentment.

“I’m right here babe, I’m not leaving. I’ll stay with you as long as it takes for you to get better okay? I just want you to sleep well and get some rest now"

You let sleep begin to tug at you, completely content, wrapped in each other's arms, listening to the soft rhythm of Hazel's breathing slowing down.

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a/n: Okay this was literally the first fic i have ever written so please forgive me if its god-awful. Also if you enjoyed this wanna send me a request I would seriously be so happy <3

also sorry the formatting on this is kinda weird

#hazel callahan #hazel bottoms #hazel callahan fluff #hazel callahan x reader #hazel callahan fanfiction #hazel callahan fanfic #hazel callahan x you #bottoms 2023 #bottoms movie #sapphic #wlw #ruby cruz #hazel callahan fic #hazel callahan imagine

[miaclemeverett]

amazon standing lamp - using drugs and sex and other unhealthy distractions and coping mechanisms to deal with losing people you love out of your own fault. the top-heavy amazon standing lamp part is a really old wilbur joke (back in 2020 he joked about naming a song this) and it also reminds me of how (i think it was him?) he once said that he moves house so often that he loses so many belongings and only has a few things left that he cares about, i think this pairs really well in the song how the artificial meaningless things are all that remain

mine / yours - the breakdown of a relationship, seeing the warning signs and the things you take for granted assuming a person will stay with you forever despite it all

around the pomegranate - this song reminds me a lot of "since i saw vienna", when a place (california in this song) becomes so married to a person that it serves as a source of comfort and nostalgia for when things were simple and happier. being on the road you can never set down roots and people come and go from your life

i don't think it will ever end - he lives life in front of millions of people (chat in this song) watching his every move, like an actor he either has to play the part he's made for himself or isolate himself from this audience, it's a repetitive cycle that sends him downhill

glass chalet - back in the dark days of 2021 i remember wilbur would always joke (SLASH SERIOUS) about quitting streaming and disappearing off the face of the planet for years without a single word. VERY HEALTHY MINDSET exhibited right here in this song

melatonin 130 - I LOVE 100 GECS!! but in all seriousness the constant reminder that you have mental illness/anxiety your entire life and you can only cope with it, that it impairs you even when you should be happy cus obviously you're living out what you thought was your dream and everyone else thinks you should be on top of the world duh!

oh distant you - JUST KILL ME. your sister was right but WORSE!!!!!!!! again you take for granted that someone will stick with you forever and only after it's over realizing that you can't fill the hole where they were. and again we're back on fixating on who is the villain in this narrative

eulogy - your sister was right but worse 2, this song focuses on the whispers (good and bad) leftover from a relationship. harkening back to screensaver where he says that the subject in talking about their relationship basically makes him sound like hitler, and your sister was right where he talks about the warning signs the subject should have seen, this squarely places the blame on him

dropshipped cat shirt - I LOVE 100 GECS!!! but anyway the grueling day-to-day of being on the move, singing to people who adore you and make up a version of you in their head, latching onto unhealthy coping mechanisms to keep going, you have everything you ever needed and wanted but you're bored out of your mind

the median - short but sweet! as i said earlier, wilbur always has to play a part, and this audience projects their version of himself as the truth

trying not to think about it - I KNOW I PUT DAMN NEAR THE WHOLE SONG DOWN HERE BUT LISTEN. again realizing how much you take for granted the assumption that someone will stick with you forever. wilbur has mentioned before how as a hypochondriac, he's never taken seriously by doctors whenever he doesn't feel well. also this idea of romance and love as something just for the aesthetic, not as something that gives you stability and meaning but realizing that it can be that for you until its too late.

10 week rule - who got him pregnant?? but in all seriousness i think this can be read as a way of turning a new page, but obviously its not as simple as just getting rid of something unwanted