#dunkaroos 2020

[mowu-moment]

ranking food tokens by how much personally i want to eat them

- Throne of Eldraine -

i have reason to distrust this meat pie thing, not only because of its wails of anguish but it also seems to have burst a bit in the oven. still not honestly opposed, at least the dishes are clean. 5/10.

how does one unpeel a curly banana? why are there sliced-open fruits on what appears to be a stone in the woods? where is the light coming from? i'm going to be taken by the fae and it's not even gonna taste too good while i'm at it, these things look dirty. but idk i don't mind someone else taking the wheel of my life rn. 2/10.

again, concerns about the floor food, but at least it looks more like some deliverygirl got eaten by a wolf and dropped her basket than a trap. someone already took a bite, though, maybe i should leave it be. 4/10

i have been invited to the Goblin King's Feast and while i don't fully agree with his choices i will certainly partake. boar looks wonderful apart from the hair. 7/10

- Commander 2020 / Strixhaven Commander -

i'm pretty sure cattails are poisonous to humans (not to mention the actual poisons in there) so i unfortunately can't oblige gyome's swamp soup. that crusty bread looks pretty nice though. i'll pick this thing apart like high school cafeteria lunch. 3/10.

- Modern Horizons 2 -

i at least know who cooked this one, and i trust asmor a decent bit, but this is still food for demons, so maybe it's not too good for me. goddamn do i wanna know what it tastes like though. 4/10.

- Unfinity -

i'm considering these two together. as a filthy american, i am allured by these fat-filled foods, but as a lad with a tiny stomach, i doubt i could eat enough to feel good about not wasting it. astrotorium's about excess, goddamn. the only funfair burger i've had was the best thing i had eaten in months, but it also made me ill the rest of the day. i really do want some infinity fries though, those look like the golden mean between a steak fry and a curly fry. 6/10.

- March of the Machine Commander -

meanwhile this looks like a texture nightmare. like i respect it, i imagine it's filling and fulfilling, but i don't think i ever could eat more than a bite or two. bread looks a little worse than gyome's but only a little. 5/10.

- Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth -

my white ass loves a charcuterie board. and i'm not going to be intimidated out of it by not eating enough, since it's all in snack-sized bits already. definitely gonna overindulge this sucker. i'm nervous about some of those spreads though. 9/10.

this looks like i'm in a dream, is it actively cooking? or still hot? i can't identify what's in that pan anyway. i'm leaving it alone out of respect. wouldn't mind a drink though. 2/10.

this is not food. for humans. 0/10.

- Wilds of Eldraine -

this is a king's feast i am properly intimidated by. i'm more into it than the Goblin King's, particularly that triple-layer blueberry pie or whatever that is, but i'm going to have to be as polite as possible lest i get a face full of flaming beer. 8/10

i'll probably be eaten before this can eat me, and it barely looks like food, but at least i go down with sugar in the mouth. 1/10.

ogh. that egg looks divine. the bread looks amazing, there's a full glass, i've got like beans or mermaid tears everywhere. we've even got seasonings back there. the best damn breakfast i'll ever have. 10/10.

i would still probably eat this over nothing. there's onion, at least. i will either be hexed or violently ill, but like i could at least get it down. and maybe the witchmother is testing my strength and she'll reward me after slurping an eyeball. a convenient lie to tell myself. 2/10.

- Doctor Who Commander -

y'know, four, i think i would like a copyrighted candy. they look sad and british, which is on point. but like it's not actively killing me like half of these. i think anyway. i don't know doctor who. 6/10.

what is this? i have no idea. custard? raw batter? giant dunkaroo? is he dipping fishsticks? it doesn't look like it's done cooking, like do we need to put it in a fryer again? i'd say it's inedible but it's not poison stew so i have to be nice. 4/10.

get AWAY from me. this is a PERSONAL vendetta. i would rather try to eat spiderwebs. plus he's already eaten half of it. -10/10.

- Fallout Commander -

i can't be too mean since this is literally apocalypse food. i think i prefer this over poison stew? like i recognize it at least, even if it's foul and moldy. man has to eat something. 3/10

i'm not convinced there's actual soda in here. is this just a perspective shot or is this a giant prop soda? i don't like cola anyway. again, worth it in an apocalypse i suppose. 4/10

this soda i trust even less. it glows? does this give me magic powers in the fallout world or does it just kill me slowly? i think it'll kill me slowly anyway. i need fluid to survive in apocalypseland but damn i hate for it to come to this. 2/10.

#mtg #i haven't had breakfast yet today so this is driving me a little looney

[kaileeandag]

Items in Kaylee’s Collection!

Kaylee finally (FINALLY!) gets a collection

-Meet Outfit (My Melody t-shirt, blue jeans, and pink sandals) -Meet Accessories (face mask, Pokemon Pikachu plushie, gold Mother/Daughter bracelet set, and Barbie Nurse doll)

School Collection: -Kaylee’s Backpack (black Pokemon backpack with these items: Pokemon pencil case, four pencils, 4th grade math textbook, 4th grade science textbook, FiveStar brand red notebook, and blue FiveStar brand notebook) -Kaylee’s Lunch (Pokemon lunch box, comes with these pretend food items: peanut butter sandwich, pouch of fruit punch Capri-Sun juice, bag of mini Clubhouse Crackers, and a Granny Smith apple) -Kaylee’s Ghost Concert t-shirt (black shirt from the Ultimate Tour Named Death with concert dates on the back, she went to the concert with her dad)

Holiday Collection: -Pokemon Shield game (case only, comes with screenshots from the game) -Fire Emblem: Three Houses game (case only, comes with screenshots from the game) -Saint Young Men manga omnibus #1 -Kaylee’s Christmas Breakfast (comes with these pretend foods: french toast with syrup and butter, crescent roll with butter, one bacon strip, one sausage link, hash browns, and cup of apple juice) -I Love My Dad ornament (pink present ornament with a picture of her and her dad) -I Love My Mom ornament (red present ornament with a picture of her and her mom)

Birthday Collection: -Kaylee’s Birthday Party Stuff (Spongebob banner reading ‘Happy 10th birthday, Kaylee!’, three Spongebob balloons, three Spongebob cups, and Spongebob fork and plate) -Kaylee’s Party Food (pretend large pepperoni pizza, pretend birthday cake with Spongebob decal and reading ‘Happy 10th Birthday, Kaylee!’, and pouch of Grape Kool-Aid Jammers) -My Dad Is a Paramedic shirt -Resident Evil 3 (2020) game (case only, comes with screenshots from the game)

Summer Collection: -Kaylee’s Protest Items (My Stepdad’s Not a Threat sign, #BlackLivesMatter sign, and #StopAsianHate sign) -Kaylee’s Swimsuit and Towel (blue daisy one piece bathing suit with Spongebob towel)

Winter Collection: -Kaylee’s Winter Clothes (black coat with red hat and mittens and red snowboots) -Kaylee’s “90′s Party” Stuff (comes with these items: pretend cheese pizza Lunchable, pretend Dunkaroos with vanilla frosting, pretend can of Surge soda, screenshots from these shows: Hey Arnold, Ren & Stimpy, Ed Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Arthur, and pair of JNCO jeans. The JNCO jeans belonged to her stepmom) -Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC screenshots (comes with screenshots from the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLCs)

Bedroom Collection: -Kaylee’s Bed and Bedding (full bed with Spongebob bedding) -Kaylee’s Nintendo Switch (non-functioning, comes with a pretend charger and screenshots from these games: Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee!, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) -Kaylee’s TV and PS4 console (TV does not function, comes with screenshots from these games: Resident Evil 2 remake, Resident Evil Code Veronica X, Persona 5) -Kaylee’s TV Show Screenshots (comes with screenshots from these shows: Bob’s Burgers, Archer, Yuri on Ice, My Hero Academia, Spongebob Squarepants, Pokemon Journeys, and Hetalia) -Kaylee’s Manga (comes with these manga: Hetalia volumes 1 to 6 and Cells at Work volumes 1-5)

Extra Accessories: -Kaylee’s Randoseru (black, got this from Luna when she returned from Japan) -Kaylee’s Japanese Magazine bundle (got these from Luna when she returned from Japan, all issues August 2019: Myojo, Nicola, and Nico-Petit) -Kaylee’s Pit Bull Captain Spaulding and Dog Bed (dog bed is bigger, since the dog is a pit bull)

#american girl #american girl doll #American Girl dolls #american girl oc #american girl fan character

[retroness-is-fabulous]

#1990s #90s #90s edit #dunkaroos 2020 #dunkaroos #vintage #throwback #graphic design #designs #retro #90s kids #1990s kids #90's kids #childhood memories #memories #snacks #90s snacks #old school #retro misc

[what-is-my-aesthetic]

THE SEARCH FOR DUNKAROOS 😍  This video was an insane trip, but it was perfect for chaotic fridays™️ (heads up: language warning and before my usual intro I discuss very serious issues)

#dunkaroos #dunkaroos 2020 #Athena P #Athena #small youtuber #small youtubers #vlog #youtube #youtuber #90s #90s nostalgia #2000s #2000s nostalgia

[ianenos03]

2020 was just supposed to be the year we got Dunkaroos back

#dunkaroos #2020

[junkfoodaisle]

2020 be like... 😋 TheJunkFoodAisle.com #thejunkfoodaisle #dunkaroos #chickennwaffles #chickenandwaffles #klondikebar #luckycharms #sourpatchkids #chipsahoy #mustard #oreo #swedishfish #brachs #candycorn #dogfood #2020 #2020challenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9FUi_J57V/?igshid=xczp7bzammfh

#thejunkfoodaisle #dunkaroos #chickennwaffles #chickenandwaffles #klondikebar #luckycharms #sourpatchkids #chipsahoy #mustard #oreo #swedishfish #brachs #candycorn #dogfood #2020 #2020challenge

[wildernessmutts]

Intro post ✨

Hello new followers! I figured it’s time for a pinned post to introduce the critters

The Truth Is Out There “Mulder”

Born 10/30/2016 came home 12/26/2016

AKC standard poodle

Grumpy boy, wants nothing more than to snuggle up with his people and a ball

#Mulder photos

Mother Of The Earth, “Gaea”

Born 10/15/2015 came home 4/9/2017

Pit Bull, Am. Staffordshire Terrier, German Shepherd mix

Scaredy cat muscle girl.

#Gaea photos

Cherniaks’s Still That Whale Did Go ITD, “Weller”

Born 1/11/2021 came home 8/8/2021

Papillon, Siberian, Sheltie mix. He is from @justslowdown’s Lepidoptera litter as part of the Vulpine Spitz Project

Just a little fella who loves adventure.

#Weller photos

You can also find his siblings under #club lepidoptera and his mother under #mama kes

We have started to train for flyball, training gifs/posts are under #flyball

The non-dog critters:

The flock

Fernando, silkie roo hatched 2019

Ellie, Scully, and Merry, silkie hens hatched 2019

Eva, Ameraucana hen hatched 2020

Pennyfeather, Chinese goose hatched 2022

Dawn, Dunkaroo, Powder, Koy, Bebop, and Splunker, call ducks hatched 2023

Jester

Born 2/14/2022 came home 10/2/2022

The naughty one

Always up to something

Dunce

Born 10/3/2021 came home 10/15/2022

The good boy

Has never done anything wrong in his life

And I’m Francis! They/them pronouns

If you’re looking for my stance on dog world discourse it’s this: chill lol

Tacking some shameless self promo on the end of this lol. I design animal related stuff sometimes! My RedBubble is BiteDesigns

[yennie-fer]

First part: https://www.deviantart.com/faithwalkers/art/Miscarriage-865213383

This is a painting I didn’t think I would be doing.

A sequel to my previous Miscarriage painting from the past. Which you may have seen before.

December 4th…

On my first appointment, it was in the midst of COVID where I couldn’t have my husband with me in the room.

I remember it like yesterday where there was the dreaded silence upon the ultrasound.

“I never been pregnant before.” I laughed, nervously.

The nurse that was doing my ultrasound told me she had to be right back to get the gynecologist. I thought nothing of it because I’ve never gone through this before.

“Miscarriage.”

Were the words she had spoken to me. I cried so loudly. I wanted my husband to be there with me, but he didn’t know. He was outside, waiting in the car. He had no idea what was happening with our first child. Our baby wasn’t growing properly. No heartbeat. There wasn’t any chance.

December 17th, 2020 I had miscarried our first precious baby. We named them “Jellybean” as we never knew the gender. Approximately was around 8-10 weeks pregnant. I’ll think they were around 8 weeks because they couldn’t find out their gender.

Months passed by. We were trying, but I was infertile. I couldn’t get pregnant. I was still in a depression on and off. There were days I felt so tired to keep on going. Unmotivated to do the things I love. I missed our baby so much. It was unfair.

As I was about to give up and go back on the pill, I found out we were pregnant once more on June 9th.

Rainbow baby? I couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing. The two lines displayed on the pregnancy stick. I had a hunch to test earlier because I noticed weird things. My cat, Mew, was acting strange. Being extra cuddly and stuff made me question to test earlier. I had a gut feeling I was pregnant again based on a dream too.

I even had peace about wanting a change in my life. I wanted to have a baby and there came a positive pregnancy test.

And there it was. Wow.

I started crying. I was scared, but mostly happy.

I scheduled my first appointment on July 1st. A week prior, I went to ER for a scare and turned out our daughter had a heartbeat. Had follow up with the gyno to find out her due date: February 18, 2022.

It was so great. My belly was growing. My clothes were feeling snug that I had to get maternity clothes since some of my clothing wouldn’t fit anymore. I was underweight before and gained 6 lbs – becoming healthy weight.

What we knew about our baby:

- Loved sweets particularly: dunkaroo cookies and brownies

- Loved pears and apples

-Was on and off about cucumbers (Hated them mostly!)

- Pasta and massive bread lover. (Nickname: Bread baby)

-Hated when I slept of my right side.

-Heartbeat: 158 bpm

-Loved alfredo sauce mixed with salad

-Fruit snacks!

I went through morning sickness the week after first ultrasound. Almost daily around same time at night time.

Even though pregnancy was uncomfortable and made me sick, I enjoyed every moment of it. What I would do to go back in time in an alternative timeline for this baby to live.

I had the pregnancy glow. Growing pains. Ate a lot. It was definitely different compared to my last pregnancy.

Despite feeling bad, I felt alive and happy.

I started spotting July 13th but it went away a couple days. Gyno wasn’t worried.

July 27th, spotting came back. It seemed more serious as each day the spotting worsened. Like thicker then little bit of bright red on 29th.

The gyno told me it shouldn’t be a problem but they’ll get back to me later. They put me on bed rest. While I was on bed rest, Mew was acting strange. She got onto my belly and wouldn’t let me go move anywhere. She was extremely clingy. Something was up but I tried to deny it.

Not only that, there was a tornado warning outside. I had a feeling I had to go to the ER. This was bad. Really bad. I was feeling pain in my lower back and uterus. It felt like mild contractions, similar to how I felt with Jellybean. I tried to remain calm, but I was scared.

Once the awful storm calmed down, we went to the ER.

I begged and pleaded God not to take the baby. It didn’t matter. I felt that she was dying. But we didn’t know that yet…

A little bit after we got there, my husband tried to be positive, but I didn’t think this was good. I kept trying to think this was just another scare.

But it wasn’t.

They did bloodwork and found that my HCG levels went from 83,000+ to 4000…Which is really bad. They confirmed the miscarriage was happening.

After hearing those words, I clenched my teeth tightly. Suppressing my scream to be let out. I wanted to scream in agony. I couldn’t help but cry loudly.

“NOT AGAIN!!!” I somewhat felt my husband’s arms around me, trying to calm me down. I thought I was gonna have a mental breakdown there.

I didn’t – and still don’t - understand why God did this to us. This is a big slap in my face when I was about to give up getting pregnant all together. Then discovered a miraculous pregnancy only to end this way?! I prayed so much that this one would be alright.

Another threatened miscarriage. How can a baby with a beautiful and strong heart beat disappear after 3 weeks? That day I was almost 11 weeks pregnant with her.

They sent us home late at night. I went to the bathroom and passed a big clot. I felt alarmed that it was starting to happen. Do we go back? What do we do?

Then the contractions started happening shortly after. They were so strong and painful. I felt like I was dying for 4 hours. Heating pad and Tylenol wasn’t helping. That’s when my husband and I decided to go back to ER around 4AM – July 30th. 11 weeks pregnant.

The bleeding worsened at the hospital. They did an ultrasound after giving me pain meds. The medication helped tremendously because I was in a lot of pain earlier. That’s when they confirmed that the miscarriage had already gone underway. I felt my heart shatter more.

Hours afterwards, we arrived home at 10ish AM. I then had our daughter’s sac pass out from me. I could see she was the right size she was supposed to be at 11 weeks.

This painting displays the pain and despair we felt with this baby. What seemed to be hopeful turned into this. My husband is just as broken as I am feeling.

I hope the next part of this series turns out to be a happy ending. For whoever read this whole thing, thank you. I tried to make this the short version of our story.

And yes, I am selling miscarriage merch. I put this one up on my store too: https://www.teepublic.com/user/faithwalkers/albums/101612-miscarriage-awareness

#anime #tw: miscarriage #miscarriage #rainbow baby #infertility #original art

[mindninjax]

Top 10 Posts of 2020

Ok so I know this is late my b ok don’t look at me. I’m behind on a lot of shit. Anywhooo Thanks to @liltodo and @rat-suki for the tag! Y’all are the real MVPs. Lol Alrighty roo, Here we go. 

the link is here sorry i forgot it lol>> 🤣

tagging: @whats-her-quirk @present-mel @pleasantanathema @some-kindofgnome @hoe-doroki @bnhahaikyuusimps @twicejynxed @love-lost-insecure-blog @widow-nikki-smith @linestrider @proherowhiplash @melanimed @mrs-atsuhiro

1.) Love is a Polaroid

Wooowwwwwwwww I’ve never had a post witht this many notes lol.. I mean obviously lol but like I also didn’t think this was going to get as much attention as it did because it’s definitely reads like a comedy bahaahah. But thanks yall!

2.)  Don’t Hurt Yourself

My BABY. This was my first smut and I’m so fucking happy yall liked this! Like DAMN! Thank youuuuuu

3.) Bound to You (part 1)

Oof this fic right here. Caused me so much grief but it also was my first collab piece, brought me closer to some of my absolute best friends on this website AND allowed so many of you lovely dunkaroos to interact with me so it’ll always be special to me. 

4.) Spoiled Rotten

I WROTE SPOILED ROTTEN ON MY LUNCH BREAK AT WORK BECAUSE I READ LIKE THREE KINKTOBER FICS IN A ROW AND HAD TO GET MY HORNY ENERGY OUT AND I’M SO GLAD ALL THE REST OF YOU HORNY BABES WERE WITH ME. BAHAHAHAH

5.)  “Uraraka is jealous and is about to get her shit rocked HC”

Lol that’s not the actual title but in all honesty it should’ve been. BTW I wanna say again, I don’t think ANY of the characters are racist in BNHA and neither should you. Thanks!

6.)  Bound to You (part 2)

OOOOHH this is the part where the mystical magical sex happens with Dragon shifter Baku. Was probably my favorite part to write because it was developing their relationship and when they “bonded” it was the most intimate and passionate thing lol. 

7.) It Would’ve Been You

EPPPPP the second part of Don’t Hurt Yourself. This one HURTS. I said fuck all the sexy stuff here come the FEELINGS. It was really nice to explore this break up though and I was very proud of the way this turned out lolol. 

8.) THAT FUCKING “the FBI watching my computer” post

Y’all.... y’all I have no goddamn words.... bahahahah 

9.) *this is where that fucking max goof post would go but I’m not doing it SO*

9.) Opposites Attract

My lovely secret Santa piece for Katsuki’s one and only soulmate @messwriting . I had soooo much fun writing this one AND I’m so fucking happy she liked it as much as she did lololololo. 

10.)  Like Real People Do

The last part in the DHY Series! It was soooooooooo good to write but I honestly struggled so much with it lol. Like the entire series was trying to go through the like stages of loss and I feel like this one captured the depression and acceptance portion really really well. You don’t always see me dishing out compliments to myself but like I’m hella proud of this series lol. 

#goodbye 2020 #top ten posts of 2020 #tag games #Marquie's fics

[mittensmorgul]

Last night as I was enjoying my daily existential crisis because this is 2020 and that’s just part of the terrain now, I lay in bed unable to sleep. Because that’s also a standard feature of 2020. Normally I try to distract myself thinking about fanfic plots, or reading something fluffy enough to counter the raging cesspool that is reality right now, but last night was different. Probably inspired by abject frustration at *waves hands at everything in general*, I imagined a very satisfying interview scenario. Maybe this will prove satisfying to others, at least in a “here’s five minutes of catharsis but nothing actually substantive” sort of way that’s been my primary coping mechanism as our nation falls unchecked into open fascism...

I present, my dream interview with Tonald Drump, Commander in Cheeto.

(under a cut in case anyone’s coping strategy isn’t compatible with my coping strategy. this is basically just a bunch of stuff i often find myself rage-yelling randomly all the time now)

Me: Thank you for agreeing to answer questions honestly and sincerely tonight.

Dumptruck: *blathering about how great he is for even deigning to meet with random blue-haired chick* *additional commentary on my appearance and not being “his type” or something he thinks will weaken me... pffft*

Me: Can you give us some details about your health care plan? You’ve been saying for years now that it will be the greatest plan, but haven’t put forth even a proposal on it. How can it be so great if you won’t even share the details of it with us?

Turducken: *is already repeating superlative adjectives because he only knows like six* *says nothing of substance before changing the subject to the care he received as if that were a standard available to everyone*

Me: You have to admit that your treatment for Covid-19 was not what the vast majority of Americans have access to, so it’s not fair to hold that up as a standard. Let’s pivot to the fact that your administration has chosen to do nothing to prevent the spread of covid, refusing to even institute a national mask mandate that could begin curbing the spread of the disease immediately.

Dumpsterfire: *interrupts to blather about how masks don’t work because Fauci said so in March* *repeats every lie he’s been telling since February about covid* *insists again that everything is great and we’re rounding a corner and it will all go away*

Me: You do understand that repeating lies does not make them any less false, right? It’s a simple concept, but please tell me that you do understand you can’t alter reality by insistently making stuff up?

Thunk: *insists he’s telling the truth and science is lying and reality is exactly how he describes it*

Me: *smiling sweetly* Again, repeating lies, denying reality in favor of your invented musings is called “magical thinking,” and most people outgrow the belief that their imaginings can alter reality by the time they enter elementary school. So I will ask again, do you understand that the lies you tell and your fantasy projections are incompatible with reality, and that repeating them again and again doesn’t change that fact? Or are you incapable of grappling with reality as it exists and expect it to bend to your will? Because, with all due respect, that’s not how any of this works.

Dunkaroo: *blathering and gibbering and not even bothering to look for an excuse to leave before bolting for the door, but he discovers that he is actually locked into the interview room with me and cannot escape*

Me: While I have you here, one more question. Why do you feel that the entire American populace needs to be placated the same way you and your vast ego need? Why do you think we’re all as incapable of confronting reality as you are? Using the excuse that you didn’t want the public to “panic” or “be afraid” of the truth about covid? Because being well informed and armed with An Actual Plan to combat the disease could’ve been presented as doing our patriotic duty. It could’ve been an opportunity to unite and uplift the nation as it has been in so many other countries. Yet instead you chose to divide, pillage, incite fear and confusion during a global pandemic that has become a national crisis and mass casualty event only eclipsed in the number of Americans dead by WWII and the Civil War. And there’s no end in sight, thanks to the incompetent bungling of your entirely corrupt administration. How do you defend yourself against the reality of your role in this abject national shame? Are you afraid and merely projecting your inability to deal with this childish fear onto the people you’ve sworn to lead and defend? Do you feel your ultimate failure of leadership and morality, or are you the soulless sociopath you appear to be on the surface? Or does any of this even matter to you as long as your fascist agenda succeeds? How much more do you intend to undermine and violate the U.S. Constitution you have sworn to uphold? What additional acts of treason do you plan to perpetrate before we finally eject you from the office you have demonstrated you are entirely incapable of serving?

---

At this point in the fantasy, I am standing over him as he cowers and cries on the floor. It’s very satisfying, if entirely unrealistic. I don’t even care. It made me feel better... at least enough to get a decent night’s sleep. 

#my life as a muppet #us politics #the fascist cheeto #filed under: cathartic things #nothing to see here move along folks

[go-events]

GO Rom Com Spotlight: @soft-october-night

Here is the second interview of our special two-fer GO Rom Com spotlights for Valentine’s Day. The amazing @soft-october-night (soft_october on AO3) has claimed Desk Set to adapt for Good Omens in the Good Omens Rom Com Event.

For reference, here’s a little background about the source material!

About Desk Set: Bunny Watson (Katharine Hepburn) is a library reference clerk stuck in a dead-end relationship with a boring television executive (Gig Young). Her life is thrown into turmoil when computer expert Richard Summers (Spencer Tracy) enters it. He has been assigned with automating her department, and she is fearful that Summers' new computers will automate her out of a job. She despises him at first, but eventually each of the two start to fall for the other's charms and strong personalities.

We spent some time chatting about how the adaptation is coming so far, as well as future plans for it! Now, get to know @soft-october-night a little better!

* * *

goromcom: So, you chose to adapt Desk Set as your rom com. Has this movie been a favorite of yours, or is there some other reason you chose it? Full disclosure: I really love this movie, and I think it's underrated as a Tracy/Hepburn movie.

soft-october-night: I LOVE everything Tracy and Hepburn, they're one of my favorite on screen couples. They have a fantastic natural chemistry while being totally separate characters, and the love that they have for each other bleeds through every frame. Desk Set is particularly charming to me because they're not totally at odds with each other like in Adam's Rib. Their falling for each other is natural and sweet. I think that easy camaraderie and love they have for each other would translate perfectly to a Good Omens story.

goromcom: What's your favorite moment of Desk Set, and are you looking forward to presenting it in your adaptation? Any loose plans for that scene that you can share?

soft-october-night: I'm a huge fan of the rooftop scene where Tracy is suitably awed by Hepburn's amazing mind, as well as the scene in her apartment where misunderstandings that might not be misunderstandings at all keep happening as more and more people start showing up. I'm absolutely putting both of those scenes into the fic, and they're the ones I’m looking forward to the most. (Especially the apartment scene. Gabriel is Aziraphale's manager, and is HORRIFIED Aziraphale is CONSTORTING with a CONSULTANT that might DESTROY the WHOLE DEPARTMENT!)

goromcom: (I also love the rooftop scene!? “Oh no, it’s too silly...were Harry and Grace Goldfish?” “No. They weren’t. They were rare tropical fish. Like you.” SWOON.)

Do you plan to stick very closely to the beats of the original story, or make bigger changes?

soft-october-night: I’m sticking to the general story beats and going full AU. (To anyone who knows my writing, I know this is a real shocker, haha.) Since this will take place in 2020 instead of the 50s, obviously I'm changing some things around in terms of what, exactly Crowley's character is doing in this office. (He's developing software instead of a computer, but everyone is still terrified that the software is going to replace them.)

goromcom: What's an interesting decision you've made in your planning so far--a notable casting decision, a changing of venue, or some other plan you have to paint Good Omens all over your rom com?

soft-october-night: The biggest decision I'm making is taking away the whole "Hepburn's character is in love with her boss" thing. Gabriel is going to be the manager, and instead of waiting around for a ring, the conflict between him and Aziraphale will arise from Gabriel being more of a Gary Cole in Office Space type manager, and Aziraphale trying to do the right thing and dedicating his life to a company that doesn't care much about him. (Crowley shows up and reveals it doesn't have to be that way, and things CHANGE.)

goromcom: Sounds like a solid plan! 

Now, to wrap up, I am blatantly stealing this last question from The Good Place: The Podcast, but here goes: Tell me something "good". It can be something big or small. It can be a charity you think is doing good work, or you can talk about how great your pet is.

soft-october-night: This was a rough week, so here's three good things: Dunkaroos are coming back, I'm visiting a very good friend and fellow writer next week, my partners and I have four gerbil children named Macaroni, Cheese, Doodle, and Smores and they're perfect baby angels who love to chew and scamper and eat pumpkin seeds

goromcom: Ah, the gerbils sound adorable. <3

Make sure you have your pack of Dunkaroos ready when the GO adaptation of Desk Set debuts, coming soon.

#goromcom #goromcom spotlight #good omens #soft-october-night #desk set

[littleleighxoxo]

BlogMas Day 1/25. (12/1/2020) ❄️⛄️

Happy BlogMas Everyone! Welcome To My First Ever Blog! SO here we are! In the last final month in 2020. Damn, this year went by SO fast! How is everyone doing?, Hope you all are doing ok & feeling good. This year, I am going to do “BlogMas” Aka a blog daily till Christmas Day. Kind of like what vloggers do on You Tube, with video blogs. Me, I chose to be a blogger, cause I have a heavy New York accent lol! I am from Brooklyn, born & raised in Dyker Heights. Aka home of the famous Dyker Heights, Christmas lights. I can see the lights from my bedroom window, seeing an abundance of people flocking over the lights. It’s always a fun experience & SO worth it! If you don’t come from NY, highly do recommend it too! It’s SO magical too! ❄️⛄️; Yesterday into this morning now into the late evening hours, my lower back & right hip is bothering me. I did slather on Icy Hot & took Excedrin. Earlier, I took a hot bath w/epsom salts too. Now I am at the stage, where I want relief. Though my stomach hurts & feeling nausea. Think, I am getting my period ugh! This afternoon Maria & I spoke for a few minutes talking about Dunkaroos. How she got a double pack of 12 on eBay. Like who else remembers Dunkaroos, from the 90s!? I used to love these when I was a kid! Those little mini graham crackers, using Betty Crocker frosting w/sprinkles to dip them in. Totally nostalgic! I totally do miss the 90s! Like I do remember trying to make my own Dunkaroos, from the 90s. But didn’t go as planned. Back in August, I did tried a pack that I ordered on their official website. Loved it! & had that taste of nostalgia for only 20 seconds lol! Definitely would want to buy more in the near future. 🤍🧁; Maria & I knew each other since 2003, better known as the Dyker Days. We were friends all the way thru high school & now into adulthood taking on our 30s. I knew that one day my grandparents would pass away. We all grow up knowing that our loved ones are getting older and that one day they are going to leave us. But knowing something might happen and having it actually happen are two very different things. Like on 12/2/2010, was the day, that changed my life forever. It been 10 years tomorrow, that my late grandpa fell outside & praying for a Christmas miracle. Didn’t go as planned. He passed away on 12/9/2010 due to his injuries from his fall & being morphined to death. 10 years later, I still am a believer that he was actually morphined to death. From a fatal dosage in his IV drip. Really don’t want to get into detail. SO from 12/2 to 12/9 I cry, I get emotional, I get anxious & I tear up. My throat is dry! Death is such a weird thing..like extremely weird! Like when a loved one does pass away, it feels as if the world has stopped. It’s as if for a moment time stands still. For just a second or two. It’s kind of like saying “Just breathe!” I knew that one day my grandparents would pass away. We all grow up knowing that our loved ones are getting older and that one day they are going to leave us. But knowing something might happen and having it actually happen are two very different things. Like on 12/2/2010, was the day, that changed my life forever. It been 10 years tomorrow, that my late grandpa fell outside & praying for a Christmas miracle. Didn’t go as planned. He passed away on 12/9/2010 due to his injuries from his fall & being morphined to death. 10 years later, I still am a believer that he was actually morphined to death. From a fatal dosage in his IV drip. Really don’t want to get into detail. SO from 12/2 to 12/9 I cry, I get emotional, I get anxious & I tear up. My throat is dry! Death is such a weird thing..like extremely weird! Like when a loved one does pass away, it feels as if the world has stopped. It’s as if for a moment time stands still. For just a second or two. It’s kind of like saying “Just breathe!” SO! Welcome all to my blog! This blog is unedited & unfiltered also uncensored! Be kind & subscribe! Xoxo 💖🤍

[rhysand-vs-fenrys]

DUNKAROOS ARE COMING BACK TO THE US IN SUMMER 2020! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I REPEAT: THIS IS **NOT** A DRILL!!

#what i'm excited #non fandom #dunkaroos #90s kids

[retroness-is-fabulous]

#dunakroos #90s #1990s #90s snacks #90s dunkaroos #childhood #memories #memory lane #old school #classic #dunkaroos 2020 #comeback #throwback #wayback #90s kids #childhood memories #gif

[cryo-lily]

So did anyone else notice that Dunkaroos came back? Or was it just me that only just now noticed them on a midnight run to 711? Lmao

Dear gods at least something good came out of 2020!

#dunkaroos #oh dear gods my childhood

[it-begins-with-rain]

DUNKAROOS ARE COMING BACK TO THE US IN SUMMER 2020! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I REPEAT: THIS IS **NOT** A DRILL!!

#90s kids #dunkaroos