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steddielations · 6 months

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Flight of Icarus Character List

Lore Part 1 | Part 2

- Eddie Munson: Our boy is 18 years old, lives alone in his dad's house with Wayne checking in on him. By 1984, he's the lead singer and guitarist of Corroded Coffin and the DM for Hellfire. He's known as Freak King at school, and Munson Junior around town, he hates both. His grades are bad, but the only trouble he gets in at school is getting blamed for fights with jocks that he doesn't start or win. He works as a barback at the Hideout where his band plays sometimes. His status as town pariah due to his dad's criminal reputation and being an outcast deeply affects him. He wants nothing more than to escape that image, even if he's trading it for a different image. The story kicks off when he gets a chance to chase a record deal in California and teams up with his dad to get the money to move.

- Al Munson: Eddie’s dad, he comes in and out of Eddie's life. He's been abandoning Eddie alone/with Wayne for long stretches since Eddie was a child. Al's very charismatic and has even made Jim Hopper laugh. He uses that "Munson Magic" to manipulate everyone around him, he's a conman and career criminal. He taught Eddie guitar, but also taught Eddie to jack cars at age 10 and only sees Eddie as his little minion. He comes back to town, claiming he's fresh out of a prison stint in Colorado with a debt he needs to repay, and enlists Eddie into helping him rob a truck carrying drugs from his former boss. He leaves details out of the story that blow up in their faces. In the end, he leaves again when Eddie needs him most.

- Wayne Munson: Eddie’s uncle, factory job guy and the best caregiver as we all predicted. Wayne’s a quiet guy, very emotionally reserved too. Eddie says he’s never even heard Wayne yell, he’s non-confrontational. He doesn’t like Al, says nothing even when Al tries to instigate an argument. He deeply cares for Eddie. Eddie is very stubbornly independent, so used to being on his own because of Al, and Wayne tries to respect his boundaries while also being concerned, as Eddie gets very prickly about it. He tries his best to keep Eddie from getting roped in with Al, but overall he lets Eddie make his own decisions. He seems like he wants to just bundle Eddie in a hug at times, but they're not to that point yet in the book. In the end, Al's scheme gets their house burned down, so Wayne permanently takes Eddie in. He shapes Eddie by telling him he’s not his dad and to stop caring what people think and not to put himself in a box. Some nice tidbits: Wayne has a green thumb, reads Gardener’s Weekly magazine and goes to a bar called the Attic on Fridays.

- Ronnie Ecker: Eddie’s childhood best friend. She lives with her grandma in the trailer park. Her father passed away and her mother is implied mentally unstable. She meets Eddie when they’re 8. She’s described as tall, taller than Eddie since they were kids, always wearing a corduroy hat, and people mistake them for siblings. She’s the first drummer of cc. Ronnie and Eddie formed the band specifically because they had to do the middle school talent show. Then Gareth becomes the drummer when she graduates. She’s also in Hellfire, wants to go to law school and has a full ride scholarship to NYU. She’s sort of implied aro/ace after Eddie tries to kiss her when they’re 13, she says it’s not just Eddie, she doesn’t think she’ll ever have a crush on anyone. Ronnie is perceptive and smart and she teases Eddie a lot but they’re very protective of each other. Eddie gets blackmailed by Principal Higgins into dropping out when he threatens to jeopardize Ronnie's scholarship. Eddie never tells Ronnie this, even when they have a fight about him choosing to end Hellfire because Higgins convinced him his friends would be better off. This causes them to leave off on vague terms when she goes to NYU.

- Dougie Teague: This could possibly be unnamed freak from the show, but there’s an age discrepancy because he’s the same age as Ronnie and Eddie in the books and it says he graduates. So he would have to fail senior year twice along with Eddie to still be in high school in the show as unnamed freak. Dougie is the backup cc guitar player, whereas unnamed freak played bass in the show. Dougie is brash and blurts things out. He lives where Eddie calls the nice side of town and they rehearse in his garage. Dougie’s mom is not fond of Eddie but lets them practice there. Dougie’s dad is an HVAC truck guy.

- Jeff (no last name): Jeff is a sophomore and the bass player for CC, whereas in the show he plays guitar. Jeff comes across as reserved compared to Eddie and Ronnie. He played D&D with his older brothers before joining Hellfire. Eddie says Jeff knows more about bass than him. Jeff is ‘the nice one’ and generally nervous and anxious. He’s reasonable but he looks up to Eddie and buys into what Eddie says about the band getting a deal even if it’s unrealistic. Jeff is awkward around girls, wants to do good in school and he’s afraid of getting in trouble. The owner of the Hideout bar lets the band split a beer and Jeff is nervous the whole time. Also, when Eddie screws up, Jeff is the first to forgive him.

- Gareth (no last name): Gareth takes on the role of Eddie’s first sheep, whereas everyone else are Eddie’s friends, Gareth is like the little kid he’s fond of. Gareth is a freshman, there’s a whole scene of Eddie helping him create a D&D character. He’s hotheaded and a target for bullies. Eddie sticks up for him a couple times, and once, Gareth barrels in shrieking and throwing windmill punches to stop Eddie from getting jumped by Tommy H and crew, which results in Gareth going to the hospital with a fractured wrist.

- Rick Lipton (Reefer Rick): Rick is a very typical laid back stoner character. He's around 35, described as a giant soft guy with big smiling eyes and friendly face, wearing a Smokey the Bear shirt, and not what Eddie expected from a drug dealer. His house is also not what Eddie expected, being pretty clean compared to Eddie's teenage inhabited space. Eddie meets Rick through his dad, who has screwed Rick over in the past and this makes Rick unwilling to be the buyer of what they're going to steal off the drug truck. Eddie however puts on his best "Munson Magic" and convinces Rick. Rick is impressed and calls him Munson Junior, which Eddie hates. He goes back to Rick at the end of the book, needing money and a job. Rick gets him started dealing.

- Elizabeth Munson (maiden name Franklin): Eddie’s mom, he's a certified mama's boy. She doesn't appear in the book, Eddie says she got sick and passed away when he was around 6. She's originally from Memphis, Tennessee, where she met Al and they moved to Hawkins when she was 19, they got married March 12th, 1966. She loved Eddie's dad but Eddie says Al was always leaving her to go off on schemes. She passed her love of music onto Eddie. Her favorite was Chicago blues, Eddie didn't understand why until she passed and he started to feel it in his bones too. Eddie remembers dancing with her to Muddy Waters' "Rollin' Stone" and when the song comes on in the truck while he's doing business with Al, it makes him tear up. He recalls this memory several times, it seems like it’s his happiest memory. He says "When Elizabeth Munson was happy, the whole entire world was happy." His biggest connection to his mom was through her music. Then when Al's scheme goes wrong, the people he screwed over show up and burn down their house in an act of revenge. Eddie almost gets killed trying to save his mom's records, but they burn.

- Paige Warner: Paige is a junior scout at WR Music. She's not described beyond having freckles, chin-length dark hair and dark eyes. She has a younger brother on the Hawkins baseball team. At the Hideout, she sees Eddie's band playing and he chalks up the courage to talk to her. (He's squeaky and blushy, no game) Paige is in town for her grandmother's funeral, she remembers Eddie from the middle school talent show, though she is two years older. She likes his band because they're "real". She returns another night and Eddie (after some bad news that makes him desperate to chase his future) propositions her to get them a record deal. She's insulted, having told Eddie that guys use her for that reason, but they agree to work together. Paige pays for the studio time for cc to record the demo tape. In the meantime, Paige meets Al and Eddie is beside himself the entire time, not wanting her to find out the dirty work they're doing to fund his future. Then, Paige's boss only likes Eddie, and when she delivers this news, Eddie expresses that he doesn't want to ditch his band, but she says this will benefit both of them. So he agrees and it's implied they start hooking up, never making things official. She leaves for California and he's supposed to go later for his audition and stay with her. This doesn't happen, Eddie's heist with Al lands him temporarily in jail, and over a heated phone call, things end between them. It's implied that Paige pays his bail but never speaks to him again.

- Tommy Hayes: It's debatable whether this is supposed to be Tommy H from the show, whether his last name was always Hagan or if that was a fanon thing. Given his proximity to the jocks and being bitter that Steve has changed since dating Nancy, it's supposed to be Tommy H from the show. He's extremely violent in the book, which doesn't track so much with Tommy in the show, who's more of a shit-talker lackey. This Tommy bullies Eddie for being poor, a freak, and the son of a criminal. He bullies the whole Hellfire club and beats Eddie up on two occasions, punches Ronnie (accidentally?) when she tries to protect Gareth, and puts Gareth in the hospital. He faces no repercussions because the Principal is on his side, as Tommy's family is influential and rich.

- Principal Higgins: The principal of Hawkins High. Eddie is justified for wanting to flip him off in the show. Higgins has a ton of favoritism toward the kids from well off influential families, like jocks and preppy students, and always takes their side even when Eddie (and friends) are the ones bruised and beaten. He's a Bible thumper and hates Hellfire and also hates Eddie because he's a Munson, considers him a rotten apple that poisons the bunch. He wants Eddie to drop out to rid the school of the Hellfire club. After the brawl between the jocks and Hellfire, Higgins convinces Eddie that it's his fault his friends are considered freaks and get bullied. He blackmails Eddie into dropping out by threatening to jeopardize Ronnie's scholarship to NYU. Eddie eventually comes to his senses and finds his fire again when everything falls through. He gets re-enrolled in school and turns things around by blackmailing Higgins. At this point, he knows Higgins buys drugs from Reefer Rick, and uses that information to force Higgins to let Hellfire continue and leave him and his friends alone.

- Officer Moore: A Hawkins cop who has it out for Eddie. He's described as having a blond buzz cut, a square jaw, Superman level All-American looks. He has a growing mid-forties beer gut. He pulls Eddie and Ronnie over in Eddie's van, Eddie sasses the shit out of him since apparently he pulls Eddie over a lot trying to find reasons to arrest him, just because he's a Munson. But he has to let them go.

- CJ and Toby: These are two goons that worked with Al under the same boss, Charlie Greene, one of the biggest drug kingpins in Oregon. They are transporting the truck with the drugs that Al enlists Eddie to help him rob. Eddie and Al successfully rob the truck, but CJ and Toby show up to their house days later. While holding Eddie and Al at gunpoint looking for the drugs, It's revealed that Al didn't owe money because he borrowed it, he stole it because he got greedy. Eddie was under the impression that he was saving his dad from enforcers that would come to collect the debt eventually, not helping him steal more from them. Al wasn't in prison like he told Eddie, he was living large as Charlie Greene's right hand man, never sending Eddie a dime. At this point, Eddie and Al have already sold the stolen drugs to Reefer Rick, so Al turns over the 15 grand of money to CJ and Toby. They think it's settled, but CJ decides to set the house on fire too, since Al embarrassed them with the boss. The only reason they don't kill Eddie and Al is because Officer Moore shows up, having been following Eddie. Instead, CJ shoots Officer Moore in the leg and then he and Toby flee. Eddie immediately goes to help the officer (despite hating Moore) while Al is telling Eddie to come on so they can run. Eddie feels like its their fault Moore was shot and won't leave him, Al says he didn't realize Eddie was this much of a fool. Eddie tries to get him to stay because he needs him, but Al leaves him anyway and Eddie is devastated and numb. He's arrested when cops show up.

- Jim Hopper: Hopper brings Eddie a cup of water and talks to him while he's in lockup for the night. He calls Eddie "Junior" but Eddie's too numb at that point to care. He says they know that Eddie tried to help Moore, but he's being held for arson because of the house, until he makes bail. Hopper is really trying to give Eddie a break, knowing he helped Moore, and talks a bit about Eddie's dad. He says something cryptic about knowing Al in school and how every time something went down, Al was usually at the center. Hopper does Eddie a favor and lets him use the phone in his office, where Eddie calls Paige. Hours later, Hopper tells him he made bail and that Wayne is there to get him.

- Chrissy Cunningham: Eddie remembers Chrissy from the talent show. Eddie's dad was supposed to be there, but didn't show up, meanwhile Chrissy is disappointed that her mom did show up. A lot like the show, it's minimal but Chrissy is sweet with troubled undertones. Eddie's surprised she even talks to him, but she's nice and says she'd cheer for him if his dad didn't show. Fast forward to high school, when the jocks are giving Eddie flack, Chrissy tries to get them to stop. Then they try to lie to the principal and say Eddie was bothering Chrissy. Chrissy says it's a lie but Jason quickly silences her.

- Bev: The owner of the Hideout bar. She's a very no nonsense drill sergeant kind of lady. She keeps Eddie humble, calls him Junior despite him asking her not to, always tells him to get a haircut and doesn't like his band at all, though she lets them play there as part of the exchange for Eddie working there. The stage is just some rickety wood that her late husband built. It's implied she had something to do with his death. She's strict and doesn't give anything out for free, only Al is able to charm her out of a free pitcher of beer when he's celebrating Eddie (temporarily) dropping out of school, which stuns Eddie. When Eddie quits the job chasing his California dream, she admits she'll miss their band and that's that.

- Janice: Principal Higgins secretary who equally hates Eddie and favors jocks and preppy students. She wears coke bottle glasses that magnify her eyes and has a fanatical obsession with purple.

- Stan: A junior member of Hellfire who had to sneak around his parents to go to meetings by pretending to be at algebra tutoring, as they consider D&D to be Satanic. When his parents find out, they write a letter to the school, condemning Hellfire club and saying they sent Stan to a church program to cleanse him. Higgins shows Eddie this letter to make him feel guilty and responsible.

-Nicole Summers and Cass Finnigan: These girlies are mentioned in one sentence but I don't know where else to put this info. Eddie implies these are the two other hookups he had before Paige, once in grade ten and once senior year, saying that he could tell they were only doing it for the dare of getting with the freak. Though, he wasn't looking to be anybody's boyfriend. He compares them to Paige, who he feels like genuinely likes him

- Steve Harrington: He doesn't actually appear in the book but his balls get a mention so he's going on the list. The only thing to note is that Steve doesn't approve of any freshman getting beat up, to the point where the jocks do it behind his back and Jason Carver is worried about him finding out. Tommy says Steve doesn't have any balls since dating Nancy Wheeler. Eddie defends Steve's balls, saying Tommy can't talk about someone else having no balls when he gets his kicks beating up freshman.

- Will and Jonathan Byers: At the end of the book, in a record shop, Will and Jonathan walk in. Eddie recognizes Will from his missing posters and recalls the events where Will had a funeral yet somehow was found alive. Jonathan goes to the back for a certain record, and while Will is alone, Eddie watches as a few younger jocks come into the store and start hounding him, calling him zombie boy. Eddie takes up for him, goads the jocks and gets them to take it out on him, takes a baseball to the chest and they leave. Eddie tells Will that Zombie Boy is metal as shit and Jonathan thanks Eddie when he comes back. Eddie offers Jonathan weed and says Jonathan is way too offended by the question for someone with his haircut. This whole interaction solidifies Eddie's new sense of purpose, collecting and protecting sheep.

- Granny Ecker: Ronnie's grandmother. She's not a big part of the story at all but she lives in the trailer park too. She's a wooden spoon wielding grandma character. Eddie calls her Granny too and she worries about Wayne and makes Eddie bring him casseroles and stuff. it's just cute so I'm including it.

#characters and their parts in the story technically #i tried to make this where reading to the end gives you all the plot too #eddie munson #flight of icarus #steddie #< for the one steve mention hehe #steve harrington #stranger things #wayne munson #al munson #will byers #jonathan byers #jim hopper #ronnie ecker #gareth emerson #jeff stranger things #mp

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gunsandspaceships · 17 days

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Many degrees of Doctor Stark

It is widely known that 616 Tony has several doctorates. The number varies from 3 to 7, but it doesn't really matter whether he is 300 or 700% Doctor. He is one. And he doesn’t use his title 99.999% of the time.

Ok, but what about the MCU?

It is never mentioned whether Tony has a PhD or even a master's degree. Kinda weird. Both the absence of mentions and lack of degrees, since Tony is so smart and productive.

Let’s check, maybe he actually has some.

Here we have a file from a deleted scene from The Avengers (2012):

As we can see, the work is sloppy – there are inaccuracies in his hair color (it’s not black, it’s brown), and the fact that he speaks French was not included. Can we rely on this paper? Let’s not 100%, but we can still use things that don't contradict the movies.

The fact that he received his BS in Engineering from MIT does not contradict this, so we can mark it as valid. He started in 1984 when he was 14 years old and graduated in 1987 when he was 17.

We see no further education in the file. But we know something that this file doesn’t. We watched the movies.

Remember, in Civil War at 0:13:25, in the scene where Tony sees his parents for the last time, Maria tells Howard, “Be nice, dear, he’s been studying abroad”. Tony is 21 here, this is December 16, 1991. Looks like he is on winter break.

But wait… Didn’t he graduate in 1987 and stop then? Well, Maria tells us he continued.

Between 17 and 21 there are 4 years. What could he have done in these 4 years? A lot, right? He is smart and productive, we know that. A master’s degree usually takes 2 years. Tony could earn it in 1. 1 or 2, we still have 2-3 years that we need to fill with some kind of studying. I doubt he just went back and got another bachelor's or master's. That said, he was working on his PhD.

We don't know where. “Abroad” is a very broad concept. Maybe he went to Europe to study at Oxford? We do not know. Perhaps he stayed at MIT and just went somewhere else for the fall semester. We do not know. But he did go somewhere for (most probably) a PhD.

The question is: did he finish it?

Well, his parents died in Dec 1991, and we know from the first Iron Man (0:04:50) that Stane was the interim president of Stark Industries from that date until 1992. Most likely, Tony became CEO before his birthday, that is, May 29, which corresponds to the stated age of 21. He had a few months between.

We don’t know where he was in his degree at that time. But we know he is smart and productive. He doesn’t need 4 years to write a dissertation.

So, there are 2 options:

1) He did not complete his doctorate and devoted himself entirely to the company;

2) He completed it in the few months he had and then took over the company.

Here’s the evidence for the second option:

“Confusing matters more, a recently deleted LinkedIn profile for Tony Stark indicated he received doctorates in engineering physics and artificial intelligence.”

Source: https://alum.mit.edu/slice/who-iron-man

Given all the information and analysis we have, as well as a little logic, we can conclude that Tony has a Ph.D. Even two. He had time to do them. Why doesn't he use his title? Well, maybe for the same reason 616 Tony doesn’t? He doesn’t usually brag. Check out this post if you have any doubts about my statement.

Here are some additional hints:

He gave lectures at scientific conferences (IM1 and IM3 - Bern 1999).

His scientific expertise was not limited to engineering and his company's affairs (all the movies, but specifically I can point you to IM3– the scene with Maya Hansen and her Extremis-enhanced plants in Bern).

“He must have graduated after 1990, because the '90 Brass rat was the first one with the skyline on the edge.” MIT alumni commentary https://alum.mit.edu/slice/who-iron-man

Conclusion (actual): call him Doctor Stark, guys, he deserves it. Despite his modesty about his scientific achievements, Dr Stark has a couple of master's degrees and at least two PhD degrees in the MCU - in engineering physics and artificial intelligence.

#tony stark #iron man #marvel #mcu #the avengers #iron man 3 #captain america civil war #doctor stark

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green-cyber · 19 days

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Neon Snow💚💖[belated Bojere AU, but it's cyberpunk in Vantaa, mild nsfw]

...tongue traced the deep scar on his soft belly. He shivered. Cute...

"Illegal?.." F*ck. Bojan shouldn't have asked. Too personal. And he's known the guy for like what, 2 hours 3 minutes?

"Yes. But you not report me, yes?" he smiled teasingly. City lights seeping through broken blinds casted neon shadows on his skin. Big eyes hypnotizing him. *[more under pic]

"Hey," Bojan squeezed his thigh gently. "I, just... you know, it's not safe." Well, no sh*t, Captain Obvious. Eyeroll. Facepalm.

"Safe to first," his hookup smiled again. Fingers buried in Bojan's hair. A sad smile. "No money. But this before. A lot of years. My family very poor to pay real doctor."

[4 hours earlier]

...and it all went to sh*t at work all of a sudden. Sh*tty week morphing into an even sh*ttier weekend. And Bojan was not a fan of drinking alone. Yet here he was. Snow covered back alleys reflected bright city lights. 💖The Pink Flamingo💖 Bar & Grill.

"This one's on the house, pretty boy." Jeez. How many shots has he had already?..

"Peliä!!" followed by an absurdly cute giggle. Damn it. Music was so damn loud. Cha. Cha. Cha-cha-cha-CHA!! Where the hell did this guy come from? Ridiculous green outfit and a bowl cut that had the power to make anyone look hideous. But not him apparently.

More shots. Since when was Bojan dancing to Finnish music like there was no tomorrow? Otetaas toiset samanlaiset. Toiset! Toiset! Pretty small hands on his waist.

Bojan grabbed the delicate wrist pulling the smaller guy even closer. "What's your name?!" Too loud. The flashing strobes blinded him for a second. "Käärijä." Giggle. Too crowded. More shots.

Bojan breathed in, teeth grazing at the exposed nape. Slight scent of piña colada hitting his nostrils.

"Let's get out of here..."

Motel "Ruoska" was the closest. Bit dingy, but who cared at this point?

How was this even real? The few words they exchanged between eager kisses were not even awkward. Felt like he'd met him before. Known him. His small body, soft whimpers, bites on his neck, and acid green nails digging into his shoulder blades. Bojan was drowning.

"Hey..."

Soft sigh. Blue eyes silently pleading with him not to stop.

"What's your name?... your real name, you have one, right?.."

***

F*ck mornings. Bojan hated mornings.

Sh*t. Sh*t-sh*t-sh*t!! The little green bastard! Bojan's wallet was gone. Damn it...

His phone!! Thanks god. Found it on the floor. Screen cracked. Account drained, and... of course, he found it. His work ID flashing on screen. Smart ass. Good move leaving the phone behind.

***

"Inspector Cvjetićanin. Cut the crap. Focus on your cases. I'm sending you some new leads. Find and detain."

"Yes, m'am."

Picture of some glasses dude. [Voss Aesthetics]. Whatever. Bojan touched the screen moving on to the next slide. [Synthetic bioparts. Smuggling. Unsanctioned medical procedures].

Seen with:

Some bald dudes...

Some freak with a thin mustache. Even thinner braids. Names. More names. More pics.

Suspect #13. Pic looked old. Very old. And he was so terribly thin. Sickly pale skin. Didn't even look like him. But the eyes... Bojan recognized the eyes.

"Jere Pöyhönen. Illegal removal and replacement. Surgery. Ulcerative Colitis."

Bojan blinked.

#käärijä #jere pöyhönen #bojan cvjetićanin #bojere #bojere week 2024

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hecateisalesbian · 1 year

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I think I can pinpoint the exact years Caleb and Phillip went to the boiling isles and when they were born.

On the Owl House Wiki, on The Gravesfield tab it says Gravesfield was founded in 1635.

The Connecticut Witch Trials occurred 11 years later. And if we look on the Wethersfield Historical Society page, it says:

“Epidemics visited the region in 1647 and 1648.” As we know, Caleb and Phillip were orphans when they came to Gravesfield and we also know travel was probably limited back then. So it’s possible their parents were killed from a disease back then in a neighboring town. So it can be assumed Caleb and Phillip moved to Gravesfield sometime in 1648-1649. If we looked at pictures from Hollow Mind, we can see that Caleb wasn’t lured away until years after they arrived in Gravesfield.

They both look very young in the first photo. But Phillip looks younger. So they were most likely born in different years. I’d say it’s a safe bet of a 2-4 year age gap. And considering how young they look, I’d think Phillip is around 8 years old and Caleb is around 11 years old. And if that memory occurred soon after they arrived in Gravesfield, let’s say 1649, then that puts Phillip’s date of birth in 1641 and Caleb’s date of birth of 1638! Now the photos afterwards seem to have gaps of times between them. In the photo where Caleb is looking at the fire, I’d say Caleb looks 15/16ish which makes Phillip 12-13 years old. But when Phillip finds himself in the Demon Realm, he looks much older, possibly 16. So I theorize that Evelyn set up a portal connection between them for years, and Phillip wasn’t able to find it. When he does, I think he watches Caleb go in, but doesn’t follow him immediately, otherwise they would’ve found each other immediately in the memories instead of Phillip looking in his 20s when he sees Caleb. (Caleb magically looks the same what?-) I think Phillip went back to Gravesfield, told them about the Witch that lured his brother into a portal, grabbed his book, bag, and coat, and went back after the portal. It would have been quick, because the portal most likely would’ve closed quickly. 5 minutes at most. So when everyone from town came back with fire or whatever, Phillip went in first and the portal closed right after. Obviously Evelyn, being the smart witch she was, would’ve known someone came through and probably had a way of making sure no one was outside when she went through. So she kept Caleb with her and permanently closed the portal. Caleb obviously would’ve wanted to go back and find his brother, so they set to work on making a new portal that would open in a different location, aka the portal door, which was completed near the same time Caleb found him, and Evelyn buried it so Phillip would never find it (spoiler alert, he found it, but like 300 years later). But I got off topic bc I like theorizing. In conclusion, that means Caleb and Phillip went missing in 1657, roughly. I’m probably incorrect and someone on the owl house crew probably already said the year, but whatever. That also means Phillip is like 380 years old haha.

tl;dr: Caleb was born in 1638, Phillip was born in 1641, and both were lured away in 1657.

#Toh #toh spoilers #hollow mind #the owl house #phillip wittebane #caleb wittebane #evelyn clawthorne #toh theories #gravesfield #wethersfield #Connecticut witch trials

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bizarrequazar · 2 years

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10-29 (CST) Candy Space

This was an informal Twitter space discussing candy hosted by Bluebird. The space was in two parts due to technical difficulties: [part 1] [part 2]

Gong Jun went through the Douyin accounts he was following a couple days ago and unfollowed 31 accounts. The account for Begin Again (a show Gong Jun starred in) was deactived recently, meaning it only appeared as the UID sequence. Gong Jun is still following Zhang Zhehan’s deactivated account, meaning he was able to differentiate it from the Begin Again account.

If you count the number of accounts Gong Jun is following on Weibo, it’s one more than what the number appears as, meaning he’s likely still following Zhang Zhehan’s deactivated account there as well. He also still has not deleted any of his posts mentioning Zhang Zhehan.

Gong Jun has distanced himself online from other celebrities who have gotten in trouble, likewise with brands he previously endorsed (ex. YAMAN).

Most celebrities address their fans by their official fandom name—Gong Jun has not since Word of Honor aired. There have been some times he’s specifically thanked “junweixian and my fans”, intentionally including CPFs despite not bring able to mention them directly, and recently he hasn’t specified junweixian at all.

A lot of (non-toxic) haizhe seem to have given up the fight against CPFs and just accepted it. 😂

In C-ent, CPs are usually promoted while a drama is airing, then once it’s over the CP is broken, as everyone expects them to. That fact that Gong Jun and Zhang Zhehan didn’t break CP and STILL haven’t is remarkable. As well, the degree of what they were doing “to promote CP” is much more than normal (ex. kadians). As an aside, Gong Jun has not promoted a CP since Word of Honor.

When you share the song from Gong Jun’s most recent Douyin on WeChat, an AMV for Kimi no Na wa plays. The movie was mentioned by Zhang Zhehan when they were filming the “there’s a light on you” shot in Word of Honor, and Gong Jun’s Weibo header is also a shot from the movie.

Gong Jun seems to be aware of even really small rumors about himself, he mentioned one in a recent interview that was only discussed by a couple people (him going to the gym at 3AM).

Valentine’s Day 2022: Gong Jun posted at 11:29, 13:14 (”forever”), and 13:15 (511), posting a photo of himself in almost the same spot as one of Zhang Zhehan’s past pictures, with the same caption he used on his Valentine’s post in 2021.

Last year, a couple weeks after the duck intestines post, Gong Jun liked a douyin of a Mr Bean clip where Mr Bean points a finger gun to the left, then he liked a douyin about how to cook duck intestines, then another douyin of the same Mr Bean clip mirrored so it pointed to the right. tl;dr the Mr Bean clips pointed to the duck intestines. Context: Gong Jun said the dish he posted a photo of was cooked by an “ahyi” who was living with him in Hengdian.

Tenet: There’s a Word of Honor bts clip where Gong Jun and Zhang Zhehan discussed going to see the movie Tenet where Gong Jun bragged about having an IMAX black diamond VIP card, then there was another clip recently released by Real1640 where Zhang Zhehan sajiao-ed about wanting Gong Jun to take him to it. This is quite old candy, as fans have figured out they went to see it during a day off filming in September. In the Hogan livestream on Monday, Gong Jun was asked what his favourite sci-fi movie is and he said “Director Nolan’s Ten—” then cut off, smiled, and said “Nolan’s movies.”

Gong Jun is usually very smart in interviews and livestreams (unless Zhang Zhehan is present), and has said before that anything he “lets slip” was said intentionally.

不想匿名 (Don’t Want to Be Anonymous) Zhihu account: - It is not known who runs this account and therefore it should be taken with a large grain of salt, but so far it has not caused trouble, disparaged their characters, pushed any agenda, or announced itself openly. - The account started posting pictures on February 13th with captions that were very in the style of Gong Jun or Zhang Zhehan, and features visible in photos made people wonder if it’s them. Pictures are of sunsets, windmills, the frog plushie, food, CP elements, etc. - The account is hugely contested in the Chinese fandom, some people will instant-block you for posting about it. The international side is generally wary of it—if the account does something suspicious, it’s gone. - It often posts after Xie Yihua and co. do something, sometimes in passive aggressive ways. On the day the Instagram changed its pfp, this account temporarily changed its own pfp to the Will Smith Oscar slap. - A recent post was the same dish that Zhang Zhehan cooked very badly on Taste of Time in 2018 on the anniversary of him cooking that. This photo looked much better made. - Toxics attacked and tried to discredit the account by spreading fake screenshots of a CPF admitting to running it. Most people didn’t take the account seriously until the Instagram and toxics tried to discredit it. - The account has been half-muted by Zhihu, meaning only people who had commented on their posts before that can see their posts.

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#Gong Jun #Zhang Zhehan #my gj posts #my zzh posts

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A Nightmare At Green Lake 12 - Rush of Passion

The young staff of the Foundation are making deductions from the current situation. The city girl and the town girl lie in the sofa, snuggled up against each other, and fiddle with the clutter piled up on the table.

Blonney: Look, they are trying to solve the problem, yet we can do nothing but fiddle around. Maybe I should have worked harder in college, so that I can at least understand a thing or two from the conversation.

Anne: Don’t worry, Jennifer! I don’t understand any of what they said either! You are not alone. I’m here with you.

Blonney: I’m not like you. You literally don’t know anything. I remember when we first met, you asked of everything I had on me. You grew up here, in a small town in the middle of nowhere. It is only normal that you don’t know anything about the outside world. But I’m different. I’ve been to big cities, I’ve gone to college, I’ve read books, I pretended to be well-adapted to this lifestyle. But in fact, I’m still ignorant, knowing nothing but empty pleasures. My hair colour gives away who I am. I’m a silly blondie.

Anne: Don’t speak of yourself like this, Jennifer.

Anne sits up, frowning with anxiety. She raises her voice.

Anne: You’re not silky. You are smart! You make your own movie with a script you wrote by yourself! You’re pretty and kind, and you’re the best person I’ve ever known. Please don’t hate yourself.

Blonney: Fine, I get it, but can you let go of my hand first? You’re hurting me a bit.

Anne: Oh! Sorry! Are you going to be okay? Shall I get you some ointment for these red areas on your hand?

Blonney: Haha! You’re funny. I’m not some glass doll that breaks from being held too tightly. Heh heh. Oh, I can barely breathe. You are great fun!

Anne: You’re smiling. Did I make you happy? This is good.

Blonney: Heh heh. Don’t you find me weird? My attitude changes so rapidly. I’ve been mean to you for a long time. And all of a sudden, I started to follow you around and try to use you to survive from this.

Anne: Weird? What’s so bad about that? Even if you’re weird, it’s a good kind of weird. I like you … staying by my side.

Blonney: Even if I’m a benefit-driven fence-sitter who immediately embrace arcanists after being ditched by my human friends?

Anne: Jason and Michael shouldn’t hate you, if they knew you better.

Blonney: Hah …

The laughter makes her tired. She lets her body fall on the sofa, her head leaning on the shoulder of that small-town girl.

Blonney: You seem to really like me.

Anne: …!

Blonney: You would jump off the car to rescue me, you protect me, praise me. You would even be happy because I was happy.

Anne: Because I’ve never seen anyone as pretty as you are. You’re special. You’re different to the rest of us.

Blonney: Oh, stop. I will not be embarrassed for these nice things you said about me. I’ve heard enough of them throughout my entire life. Listen, I’m very sorry for mistreating you, and I’m grateful that you came to save me. I will reward you with a secret, my secret. Do you wanna hear it?

Anne: Absolutely!

Anne’s green eyes are filled with sincerity, shining like a puppy’s.

Anne: I’d love to!

Blonney: In fact, I don’t hate horror movies.

Tooth Fairy: This is the diary I found in the attic. There were many other things, like a full warehouse.

Blonney: I actually liked them a lot when I was a kid. I spent most of my time here, in Green Lake Campsite, writing my own horror movie scripts on paper.

Tooth Fairy: The handwriting is pretty childish, so the writer might be around 8 to 13 years old. Some of the narratives are straightforward, but the story itself is very creative.

Blonney: But later, we moved to another town. Huh, hah! My parents earned great success in business, and we moved into a high-profile community where only humans are allowed. We were also given privileges that arcanists cannot enjoy. It was then I realised—nobody wants me to be an arcanist.

Tooth Fairy: It was since that day, the diary stopped updating. It might be forgotten or taken away. The story ended there.

Blonney: That’s why I decided to break off my connections with arcanists and stop showing interests in emotive things like horror movies in order to hide the arcanist side of me. Huh! I took out my energy on other things which may ease my mind, like soap operas, new clothes, fashions … People like me this way. They said this is what I’m supposed to do. They believe that I’m a dumb bimbo, believe that I hate books. I led a life they want me to have, till I graduated from high school.

Anne: I don’t like these people. You shouldn’t have been out through this. You are the smartest person I’ve ever known.

Anne reaches out a hand and clenches a fist.

Anne: If one day I run into them, I will pull their noses and mouths off, like this!

Blonney: A wonderful idea. I wish I was as creative as you are.

…

Blonney: So, in the end, I attacked one of the jerks who didn’t watch his mouth at the prom. I slapped him in the face and smashed four sandwiches and a salad on his head. Then, feeling resentful for what had happened, I applied for a degree in filmmaking, a course which was considered to be “ill-fitted” to me. And next, I started shooting horror movies for an assignment “I have to finish.” Huh! Deep down inside, I think I have never really given them up. I’ve probably never stopped loving them.

Horropedia: Keep on shooting. I will buy you a new camera.

Blonney: Hello! Have you been eavesdropping? Where is your manners?

Vertin: Actually, I heard them all as well.

Tooth Fairy: So did I.

Horropedia: We are in the same room. You can talk, we can hear, and the air helps. That’s it.

Tooth Fairy: Well, we are all here, paying attention to your voices. We heard everything you just said.

Tooth Fairy walks up, gently putting a pink diary on Blonney’s knees.

Tooth Fairy: I think this is yours. Now I should hand it back to you.

Blonney: Where did you find it? I haven’t seen this for a really long time.

A reunion after a long separation. Blonney opens the diary carefully.

Blonney: I used to do some arcanist tricks with it, but I have lost control over my power since I threw it into the la- … lak- … Aaah-choo!

Blonney suddenly gives a shiver, perhaps because she is touched by the diary, or perhaps because of something else. She raises her head and looks around.

Blonney: Aren’t you guys cold? How come it’s so chilly?

A gust of cold wind, along with a bit of rain, swirls into the cabin. Outside the opened door, a wedding ring lies in a puddle, reflecting light ominously.

Blonney: That ring? Wasn’t it on my finger a minute ago?

Vertin: Watch out. Something is approaching.

…

Blonney: How many more dead men were buried here? I’ve had enough! Can’t we just get rid of that dead woman?

Ghost Bride: Boohoo …

Blonney: She’s approaching! This is a good chance …

Ghost Bride: Aaahhh!

Blonney: Ugh! She smells like a skunk in the sewer!

Sonetto: Blonney! The ghost bride took her down. We need to help her!

Critter Crowd: Chirp …

Sonetto: Not good. The critters are coming around again!

The ghost bride murmurs something and crawls over Blonney, who has fallen to the ground.

Ghost Bride: I do … do … I do … ah …

Horropedia: Hey! Blondie! If you wanna survive, leave that ring alone!

Blonney: Hell, you think I wanted this?! This crazy woman ghost put it on me! Get off! Get lost!

The ghost bride’s oozy body is kicked back several feet.

Ghost Bride: Uuuhh …!

Blonney quickly struggles to her feet and runs toward the back of the cabin.

Ghost Bride: Hmm, boohoo … uuuhh …

Horropedia: Damn! Her whimper can summon more critters. They are going out from the ground!

Tooth Fairy: Shh.

Shaking her head, Tooth Fairy walks to the centre of the monsters. She is surrounded by sparkling powder.

Tooth Fairy: What they need is a song.

…

Sonetto: This is Ms. Tooth Fairy’s singing! Ms. Tooth Fairy, behind you!

Horropedia: Jeez! What on earth is that!

Blonney: Ahahaha! What is it, do you think? Of course, a good surpriiiiiiiiise! Ha! I didn’t know I was a talented driver! Once we get out of here, I’m gonna get myself a driver’s license!

Horropedia: Within 30 seconds, you crashed over every critter in our sight. I don’t think you are qualified to be a driver. No, no. That’s not the point. Where did you get the car?

Tooth Fairy: Pink lines. This is drawn with an oil paint pen. This is her arcane skill. Your arcane skill restored pretty fast. Seems like you’ve accepted your identity.

Blonney: May be that, or may be because I retrieved this diary. I feel something has changed inside me, making me a bit hyped.

Tooth Fairy: A good try. Please keep up with the feeling.

Blonney: That song you just sang—can I take it as a gift?

Tooth Fairy: You mean …?

Blonney: Well, you still owe me a song. Please, I wanna song from you.

Tooth Fairy: Sure, take it as a gift. For making progress in life and for your courage to embrace who you truly are.

Blonney: Thanks. This is my handkerchief. Take it. Wipe your face. Ah!

The Hummer woven with pink graffiti horns melts in the rain. Blonney stumbles backward. It’s a misjudgement of her own arcane ability—a mistake commonly made by rookie arcanists.

Horropedia: Did you just get a bit woozy from putting up a big scene to the rescue?

Blonney: I didn’t.

Horropedia: Okay … uh-huh … yeah … uh-hum …

Blonney: What are you doing?

Horropedia: I know the rules of social courtesy. You just saved my life, so I won’t embarrass you by telling others you just overestimated your ability.

Horropedia shakes his head, a grin spreading across his face.

Horropedia: If you are willing to take advice from me, I would say don’t overburden yourself.

#reverse 1999 #events #a nightmare at green lake #1.2

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◃ Het Huis Anubis Headcanons ▹

「decided to make this after seeing @anbubisibuna 's most recent headcanons post about dha」

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⊰ Patricia and Joyce are childhood friends, with the Soeters and Van Bodegravens having been neighbors since the girls were 6 years old. When the two were in 5th grade, Joyce and her parents moved away abruptly without saying their goodbyes.

⊰ Being identical twins, Mara and Yasmine occasionally switched places, be it for a school test or just to mess around. With Yasmine being the more mischievous one of the two, she was usually the one that came up with the ideas, but Mara is guilty of a few herself.

⊰ Although she is the younger twin, Yasmine acts more like the older sister and is very protective of Mara.

⊰ Amber lost her mother when she was still a toddler. With her father being an extremely busy man who had to constantly travel for work, and her refusing to stay home and be looked after by her stepmother, Amber grew up having to go from one boarding school to another. Being tired of moving, she told her father to let her just stay at a boarding school in The Netherlands, her mother's home country. She eventually ended up moving into the Anubis House at the age of 10.

⊰ Jeroen and Appie attended the same private elementary and secondary school. They were close friends despite being part of different cliques.

⊰ After his father received a life sentence, Jeroen lost his popularity status along with all of his friends. Appie was the only one that stayed by his side, not caring about the insults coming his way. A few months after, Jeroen's mother remarried, and his relationship with her worsened. In grade 8, she send him away to live in an internaat¹. Jeroen and Appie stayed in contact.

⊰ Amber has been in the Anubis House the longest, having lived there since the summer of 2000. Mick and Mara came in 2001, with Fabian and Patricia joining the three in 2002. Jeroen came along a year later, at the age of 13. Having heard of their friends' stay in an internaat, Appie and Joyce insisted, non-stop, to their parents to let them live there as well. In 2004, the two of them officially became a part of the group, to the surprise and delight of both Jeroen and Patricia.

⊰ Joyce' father is a high-profile prosecutor. The case he was involved in when Joyce was in grade 5 went completely south, forcing him to flee the country with his wife and daughter. A similar case took place a few years later, in the year 2006 (the canon, witness-protection plot with Rufus).

⊰ Fabian was the first person that Patricia befriended in the house. After his "death" in season three, she felt like a part of her died along with him.

⊰ Mick and Amber's fathers are business partners.

⊰ Just like Jeroen's, Appie's family is part of the upper class as well. His strict parents, who want him to follow in the footsteps of his older, successful siblings, put a lot of pressure on him. He is smart, clever and does his best in school, so as to not disappoint his parents. Lacking the desire and enthusiasm to continue studying business, he eventually gives up trying for it. And although some regard him as the "black sheep" of the family because of it, most of his relatives adore him for his free spirit and his positive outlook on life.

⊰ Noa's adoptive father is aware of her background. She also has two adoptive older siblings who are fiercely protective of her. They were strongly opposed to the idea of her studying abroad, but Noa stood firm in her decision, so they eventually caved, albeit reluctantly.

⊰ Rufus Malpied is well-known in the criminal underworld, having been a part of it since he was a teen. He grew up in an orphanage, never having met either of his parents. With the atmosphere in the orphanage growing more bleak by the day, he made the decision to run away at the age of 13. While he occasionally takes on a job that involves causing harm to another individual, he is best known for being a messenger and a middleman.

⊰ Sarah, Zeno and Victor Junior attended the same schools throughout their childhood and teenage years. Zeno was best friends with Sarah, and had a sort of frenemy thing going with Victor Jr.

⊰ Sarah and Zeno have always been more like siblings, and have never thought of one another as a potential romantic partner.

⊰ Ewout Winsbrugge-Hennegouwen, Zeno Terpstra I (Zeno's father) and Van Prijze (Raven's grandfather) were childhood bestfriends. I have a whole story going on about this particular headcanon with these three, involving Victor Senior, his older brother, Ewout's older male cousin and the great-grandmother of Nienke (the latter three obviously being characters that I made up because I liked the idea of them).

⊰ Not wanting to keep the secrets to himself any longer, and in desperate need of advice, Ewout confided in his butler, Victor Jr's grandfather, who began to accompany him on his expeditions to Egypt soon after. Ewout built the underground tunnels and tasks with his assistance.

⊰ Victor Senior moved his two children, Victor Jr. and Marijke, into the house after his father's death, the cause being a sudden heart failure. Marijke ended up taking Sarah's original room, who, in turn, was forced to move into the attic, previously her father's study. Junior, being the less favored one of the two children, got one of the smallest rooms in the house.

⊰ The Anubis House was turned into an internaat in the '60s. So, it goes without saying that there had been many kids and teenagers who had called it their home at some point. One time, when Amber was still a newbie in the House, a couple of the older kids dared one another to go up into the attic and spend a night there, having heard the rumors of it being haunted. They got caught by Victor Jr, who from then on made it a restricted area.

⊰ When Victor Senior was still alive, he used to use the attic as a form of punishment. Those who broke a rule were forced to stay up there for 24 hours. Senior never shied away from using corporal punishment either.

⊰ As we all know, the kids are not allowed to have any pets. But in a rare show of sympathy, Victor Jr. made an exception for 10 year old Amber, allowing her to have a little pet for company.

⊰ While her parents were very loving and tried their best to spend as much time as they could with Nienke, they were also very busy people. This resulted in Nienke having to stay at her grandparents' for days on end. With Nienke being just four when they passed away, and staying at her grandparents' place being the norm for her, she didn't fully grab the situation at first. She would ask about her parents' whereabouts every other day, which devastated her grandparents. When the truth finally hit her, instead of crying and expressing her feelings, she withdrew, making her grandparents even more sad.

⊰ Despite his reputation as a soft-spoken, respectful guy, Fabian is no stranger to physical fights, having been involved in a number of them against the bullies of his younger brother.

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¹A Dutch-Belgian type of residence for children and teens whose parents cannot provide full-time care of them due to wide-ranging circumstances. Unlike a boarding school, educational activities generally take place outside of an internaat.

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oasislake76 · 2 years

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I’m starting a new au called World Rocker and ofc it’s about Dream but this time with Captain Sparklez and I have so much lore because I’ve been thinking about this Au for AGES.

So the whole basic thing about this Au that it starts with The Academy of Admins where ridiculously smart and wealthy young kids join to learn and become Admins to help serve Notch since Minecraft, a complete multiverse surrounding the first ever world created with the capitol known as Orion which is where the Academy is located, is constantly growing. It’s hard to get in and a lot of the time parents pay for their kids to be in the academy. The Academy is a whole section in itself so I’ll talk about that later.

Dream starts out human and enters the arena where the first test is taken place at around 12-13 years old. This is insanely early as most students that enter the testing grounds are around 17-18. So college level. It takes around 8 years to graduate so the students can fully mature before going out into the world. King Sparklez catches sight of such a small and going little kid, he couldn’t make out if Dream was a girl or a boy because he was just starting to transition with what he had on hand, and requested Dreams file. Astonished with how much the kid had already accomplished.

He noted that Dream came from a very dirty and poor city in one of the lesser known back water planets. The same planet and town he, Sky, and the majority of Team Crafted and a lot of other Original Players had come from. Immediately sensing great and high potential in the child as Dream graduated the top of his highschool with straight A’s, even though from the notes from his teachers it seemed like they were purposely holding him back as much as they could. Seto is amused and curious because Sparklez had never reacted like this to a potential student and even the sorcerer couldn’t deny that something was off with Dream.

Notch refused to let Dream pass the exams and tests without actually taking them and demanding Sparklez take his excitement down a peg. He was actually scared by the glint in his Nephews eyes and it only increased as Dream came out in the top 20 during the first part of the written exam. He struggled a lot during the physical tests since everyone around him purposely pushed him, blocked his way, or straight up openly sabotaged the young blond. Unknowing that Death, Notch, Sparklez, and Seto were watching the whole thing.

There’s no real rules during the physical exam as they want to see everyone at their best and worst and so that’s also why infinite lives was coded into the arena incase something bad happened. Luckily no one died but quite a few ended up with scraped skin and even broken bones. Of course they were healed before everyone was sent to their scheduled rooms. During this time the four talked about every candidate that passed the written part of the exams, about 40% so around 2,000 young adults and Dream, and Sparklez didn’t even try and hide the fact that he personally wanted to take Dream under his wings. Something in the kid had seriously drawn the Mob King to him and Sparklez isn’t one to let things like this slip through his hands.

Notch had actually wanted to veto Dream completely, even though he completed the course on time and kept up with the much older and experienced contenders despite being three times smaller and seven times weaker, but Death was interested in him as well. Allowing Sparklez the possibility to teach Dream on one condition; he has to teach a full class of students. Sparklez obviously objected to this, stating that having more kids to pay attention to will be detrimental to Dream because he might not reach is full potential if Sparklez’s attention is split between thirty or so students.

Death actually conceded to the point but raised one about Dream not being around kids his age and growing up mentally stable. They don’t want another repeat with several of the Original Players, this is when Notch excused himself as Aphmau was his daughter and had been extremely toxic before she was ultimately killed by her own friend Kaitlyn since she got to power hungry like Sky did, so Death and Sparklez settled down on having around 6 students plus Dream. She already has a few possible students in mind.

This is where Dream meets his classmates! But I’ll explain them in another post ;)

#HI YES I KNOW #I rarely post my own au’s on thsi account #world rocker #Dream #captainsparklez #notch #setosorcerer #death

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enhypen-scholarship · 2 years

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Secretly Inlove

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--summary: you secretly fell in love with your father's enemy's son, if your father knows it, consequences will happen. partner: wonwoo(smart and ace kinda wonwoo🗿)x reader""Seems like faith and destiny is on our side..."

a/n's notes: hi!!! i wanted to make a story bcoz my acc has been awfully quiet, sorry for not uploading stuffs, currently attending vernon's vlive rn!!! anyways enjoy

warning: swearing, making out???

"Oh, God..." you groaned, "Why? What happened?" your friend asked, "If my father knows I'm dating my father's enemy's son," you sighed, "he will certainly lose his sanity." you rolled your eyes and tilt you head up to look at the ceiling. "Oh shit, wait what? Your dating the one and only Jeon Wonwoo? No shit sherlock, how?!" your friend shouted making everyone's head look at your cafeteria table. "Don't scream!" you whisper-yell at her, "I won't hesitate to pull your hair off, if you don't tell me, when you started dating!" your friend calmed down and sat on her table still looking at you with pure shock. You ran your hands through your hair, "I'll tell you once you've calmed down, because certainly you're in pure shock. You might cause an earthquake with your loud voice." you said in a serious tone, "Alright... You better promise me, or else." she threatened you, "Okay! Promise!" you shouted, standing up from your chair, as you saw 13 tall figures outside, girls crowding at them in just a thunderbolt, you could clearly hear the compliments and praises from the girls. Wonwoo's eyed landed on yours, his tall figure waving at you, "Oh shit." you thought, "Let's get out of here first before I tell you..." you cleared your throat, "Alright fine!" your friend pouted.

Upon finally arriving to the rooftop where no one really goes, "Alright, tell me when!" you friend broke the awkward silence, "Okay..." you stood up awkwardly, "Just promise me to not tell anyone and when I mean anyone, I say anyone you see. Understood?" you said seriously, "Yes I will! Now tell me before class starts!" she screamed, "Okay! Okay!" you sighed, "I liked him since 1st year of highschool, 12 years old actually... Uh," you awkwardly say, "skip to that past shit, um... Well..." you spaced out, thinking of an excuse, "_____, I know what you're thinking, don't make any excuses." she threatened you, "Fine, it's weird to say but... Heh," you chuckled, "You know that party? The party that happened like a year ago?" you asked her, "Yeah? Don't tell..." her face fell instantly knowing what you did, "Look! I didn't do anything! He did the first move! I couldn't reject him, I've liked him since 1st year of college!" you reasoned out, "But still! That's not a way to accept it ____! You made out with him and then he confessed, just like that?!" your friend said with anger and pure disbelief, "Why do you even care? You're supposed to be by my side, you're supposed to be my friend!" you shouted, "Don't tell me you like him too...? you asked with confusion, "N-no!" she stutters, "I do not! Why would I? He's the 3rd son of the 'Jeon' family, he is not in my standards nor my level, your family is very wealthy and most known in Korea," she said with reasons, "I don't care whether you'd become his official girlfriend, I'm just worried for you..." she sighs, "You don't know if destiny and faith is on your side, it can be mean sometimes." she frowns, "Hey... I know you're worried for me... But you don't have to. I can take care of myself, I'll kill him myself if he cheats on me." You grin, "Alright... Fine, you convinced me..." she finally smiled, "Yes!" you snickered, "Come on, let's go downstairs before class starts." you led as you kept talking with her.

"Alright, we only have 15 minutes, a perfect time to announce that we will have a project, but you will have a partner since this one is much more difficult than the last one I gave you." Mr. Yoon talked as the students groan in frustration.

Your fingers tap anxiously, "Boo!""Ah!" you screamed as your voice echoed inside of the room, "Yah!" you slapped Wonwoo's broad shoulders, "Ow!" he winced in pain, "Were you really that scared, sweetie?" Wonwoo asked sexily, "Whatever," you rolled your eyes, "It's a miracle that we get to be partners." he teased, "It is, seems like destiny and faith is on our side..." you mumble, "What'd you say sweetie?" he asked, "Mhm?" you hummed, "Nothing..." you smiled reassuring nothing'd bothering you, "I missed you by the way..." he said as he snakes his hand on your waist, leaning forward to your face until his and your lips meet, "Mhm..." you hummed, "I love you..." he said...

a/n's note: i will make part 2 for this! i promiseeeee, just not really sure when but i will post soon<3!

#wonwoo x reader #seventeen scenarios #seventeen x reader

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Had a bit of a think at work today, and I think between McCarthyism and no less than THREE assassinations in less than a decade, Boomers got really fucked. Older Boomers grew up hearing Joe McCarthy's kind of insane Red Scare bullshit (semi-related to the Lavender Scare) and then when the Boomers born in 1946 Second World War turned 13 JFK was assassinated. Two years later, Malcom X. Then in 68, MLK, and two months after that RFK. Like all that, even with the younger Boomers being not even quite teens yet (my mom was 10 when Apollo 11 landed on the moon), would have a pretty big impact. And then Watergate happens. I'm not even gonna touch on the Texas Tower Shooting or Kent State (or even Jackson State, which is a similar shooting to Kent State but far less known because it happened ten days later and I think that definitely played a role in it being less known on top of the school also being historically black), because we all know mass shootings make an impact, just more so then than now because we're so damned used to them.

But basically, three decades and a lot of shit happens in the US that Boomers are around for, I mean we know RFK Jr is seriously messed up and he's literally related to two of the assassinated people. And then AIDS happens, and a lot of people who may have been able to help out now, die because one, trying to figure out how to treat a new disease, as we know very well by now, is really freaking hard, and a lot of people are being sort of homophobic and hoping it kills off all the queers without realizing that diseases don't really give a fuck about your gender or sexuality, it's just gonna do what it does.

So that's McCarthy's rhetoric, like four assinations that I'm aware of, three school shootings, Watergate, the AIDS Crisis, and that's only 4 decades. Younger Boomers didn't get McCarthy first hand, but the after was part of their world growing up.

I'm just saying, much like us, they had a lot of shit happen, we just had it all happen in a much shorter time frame. And a lot of the leadership they would have had right now, the people who would've been better at handling this absolute shit show, got fucking killed because Ronald Regan wouldn't admit AIDS was a fucking problem.

And this is just the US mind you, so I think the Boomers who survived, are a little more messed up than they're willing to admit, especially the old fucks in charge of shit they shouldn't be in charge of, got really scared by the things that happened when they were growing up and as they came of age. I personally think they're scared of being irrelevant, they want it the way it was when they were kids because its comfortable and less scary than the change they lived through was, even if some of their own parents or leaders didn't completely like it. But those people were smart enough to see the next generation stepping up to the plate and see that 'oh hey lets listen to the majority of people'. Of course though, that made Evangelicals uncomfy, but what doesn't? They'd clutch their pearls if you showed them the most Hayes Code approved movie.

In short, we're sitting here in this period of time in US history because one of the largest demographics in history decided fucking over everyone was more important than the other some-odd BILLON people on the planet (by the way, a century ago the world's population was 2 billion people, it steadily increased over the 20th century, currently there are 8 billion people on the planet. So when the 60s hit, the number hit 3 billion, of which a substantial chunk was the Boomers)

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Barbet Dog Breed: Characteristics, Origin & Top 3 Care Guide

The Barbet is the typical French water dog. It is a medium-sized, well-balanced, rustic breed that has been shown in art as early as the 16th century. The Barbet looks a bit like a rectangle, and it has a big head and a long tail that sweeps back and forth. He has a long, thick beard and long, thick curls on his head. The Barbet is a quick, athletic bird that has mostly been used to find, flush, and bring back birds. He has a good outlook on life and is friendly and loyal.

The rustic bird dog has a rich, curly coat that goes from the top of his wide, broad head to the end of his curved tail. This is what makes him stand out. The coat can be black, gray, brown, or fawn, and it sometimes has white markings. The Barbet's cute, shaggy coat and friendly personality make it look like a Muppet come to life. However, it is a strong, solidly built dog that has been bred for centuries to be a good hunter and a hard worker in the water. They are very smart and learn new things quickly. As long as they get enough activity, they have a calm personality and are easy to live with.

Barbet Dog Breed: Traits, History, and Top 3 Care Tips

What Barbet Is:

From 37 to 62 pounds

13–15 years of life.

Service for Stock in the Group AKC Foundation

Best for older people, families with kids, single people, houses with yards, and hunters.

Personality: friendly, loyal, smart, and fun-loving

Poodle and Briard are similar breeds.

22.5 to 25 inches tall

How to Grill

The Barbet is a French water dog with a rich, curly coat. It is about the size of a Labrador. Even though they are not very common, these dogs are beautiful to look at. They are strong and proud, but you can also see them playing in the dirt. The Barbet is a breed of dog that is happy and likes to play. It would be a great choice for a new family pet.

The Barbet is a breed of French water dog that is known for its curly, thick coat.

Where it came from

Even though this breed isn't very common in the U.S., it has been around for a long time. The name of this dog breed comes from the French word for beard, which is "barbe." It has been used as both a pet and a working dog throughout its history, and this is still the case today.

Even though the exact history of the breed is unknown, the Barbet is thought to be the ancestor of many modern water dogs, such as the Poodle, the Portuguese Water Dog, and the American Water Spaniel.

In reality, the name Barbet and the name Poodle have been used for the same dog for hundreds of years in France and Germany. The breed is becoming more popular in the United States, but there are still only about 150 to 200 of them, according to estimates.

Family tree

The Barbet is a very old breed. The first time it was talked about was in 1387. The Poodle and other water dogs are thought to have come from this breed.

What to eat

Since the Barbet is a medium-sized breed, it is best to feed it a mix of dog food for large breeds. If you want to use your dog for hunting or agility, make sure to feed him food made for active dogs so he has the energy he needs.

The Barbet is a breed of dog that is smart and easy to train.

Getting ready

The Barbet is a breed of dog that is smart and easy to train. Unlike some other smart dogs, this breed is not usually bossy or stubborn. Because of its thick coat and webbed feet, it is a great hunting partner for getting ducks. This breed is also good at training for agility. In France, it won first place in agility competitions.

Even if you don't want to hunt with or show your Barbet, it is still important to train it. Take your dog on a long walk every day and let him play and be outside a lot. Socializing a dog is important, especially when he is young, to make sure he is friendly to both people and other dogs.

How much

Character and behavior

The Barbet is a friendly dog that likes to have fun and is smart and attentive. Even though you may want to give in to all of your puppy's whims, it is important to start obedience training as soon as possible.

This breed is great for seniors and families with kids because it is friendly and likes to hang out with them. These dogs have close relationships with their owners and like to know what's going on in the family at all times.

The Barbet, which was made to hunt, has a sharp and active mind that needs to keep working. To keep your dog from picking up bad habits, you should train it often and play a lot of games with it. If your dog's breed does well in obedience and agility training, you might want to give it one of these things to do.

Typical Health Problems

Because Barbets are so rare, not much is known about the long-term health problems they are likely to have.

Some of the most common health problems seen in this breed are ear infections, hernias, epilepsy, and hip dysplasia. Especially ear infections are easy to avoid if you keep your ears clean and dry. Hip dysplasia can be lessened by using the right way to breed animals.

How long people live

The average length of life for a Barbet is between 13 and 15 years.

Needs for Exercise

Barbets were made to work, so they will be unhappy if they are locked up inside all day. To stay fit, it needs to work out every day and give his legs time to stretch. If you train your Barbet consistently, he won't pick up bad habits like chewing too much or barking too much.

The Barbet is a friendly dog that likes to have fun and is smart and attentive.

AKC

The Barbet can be registered with the ARBA or the UKC, but the AKC hasn't officially recognized it yet. The breed is now in the Foundation Stock Service Program, and the AKC will officially accept the breed when 150 of them are registered in the United States.

Coat

The long, woolly coat of the Barbet breed is what makes it stand out the most. Its coats can be straight or wavy, and solid black, brown, fawn, gray, and white are all fine.

The thick coat of the dog's hair protects it in cold water, and it also means that the breed doesn't shed much because the hair that falls out gets tangled up in the coat instead of falling off. So, the coat needs to be brushed and groomed often to keep it from getting too tangled.

Dog puppies

Barbet puppies are just fluffy love balls that can't wait to be held and played with. People have said that these dogs have a silly side. They'd rather sit quietly next to their owner than play in the dirt. Socializing a puppy is also important so that it will get along with other dogs when it grows up.

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Logo Evaluation: Pepsi

Pepsi is one of the most liked soft drinks by teenagers as well as by adults. For years Pepsi has been changing its logo, a smart move towards rebranding. Rebranding is the process of either adding or deducting elements from a brand logo to regenerate its logo. Well established brands actually opt for rebranding after a particular interval of time. Recently even LG one which is known for electronics changed its logo. Actually it just added motion to its old logo. Do check it out once you complete reading this blog.

Honestly saying it is such a smart move by soft drink brands to change logos and create hype in the market right at the start of summer. Someone who is always curious to notice change would definitely jump to get a new bottle to see the change.

Let’s have a glimpse of the first to latest changes in Pepsi logo .

1893 Brad’s Drink

Pepsi is about 122 years old and so far it has seen 13 redesigns.

Pepsi was not its initial identity; it was known as Brad’s drink during 1893.

1898-1940: Red & Swirly

In 1898, Brand’s drink came forward with a new identity as Pepsi- Cola and it was in a booming phase( those were the days when Soft drinks were actually used as medical aid).

First was Pepsi-Cola’s thin red and spiny logo.

Soft Pepsi-Cola

There was a very minor change in logo, it was just that they made it more soft and a little symmetrical than the first version.

1905: Minor Change a year later

This year they made the logo a bit more clear, added a curved “A” at the end .

1906: More Specific Towards Simplicity

This year they kept the logo inclined , “P” & “C” kept itself taller than the rest of the letter and also they added the “DRINK” word in the logo.

In 1940 they made the logo more classic.

1950: Blue in Red

It was in 1950 when they added blue to their red logo. The wordmark remained the same but it was now tangible rather than floating. Making the logo red, white, and blue made perfect sense during the wave of patriotism that followed World War II.

1962: Goodbye to Cola from Pepsi

Now the logo bottle cap is laid flat with no “Cola”. Pepsi was now a drink “for those who think young”.

In 1964 they introduced diet pepsi in the market.

1973: It’s time to go GLOBAL

Now, Pepsi decided to make their own identity in the market. For the first time in history they added background colors red and blue to its logo.

The Pepsi logo for the globe had a minor update in 1987. And although the facelift appears to be very minimal, this update really brought about one significant modification as well as a few smaller ones.

1991: Dynamic Breakup

For the first time the globe was separated from the word “PEPSI”.

1998: All on Blue

This time they added a single-tone background color to their logo; the globe was now positioned just beneath the wordmark after the red backdrop had vanished.

2003: Hello 3D

Pepsi's new logo had a little modification in 2003. In order to give the logo a flatter appearance, the globe was altered to contain huge, noticeable white "shine" patches that gave the impression that it had been vacuum-sealed in plastic.

2006: Cool Pepsi

The logo, then completely turned to a three-dimensional globe was transformed by the logo into a chilly soda glass with sparkling condensation forming on its surface. The font remained strong and slanted forward like it did in the 2003 revision.

2008: Global Leader

The 3D globe was once again flat. Pepsi Light by Gerard Huerta took the role of the beloved Pepsi typeface that the world had grown accustomed to. There will be no more serifs, capital letters, or—possibly most revolutionary—an even, symmetrical band everywhere. The globe was now turned on its side, revealing a band that is wider where the upward-facing part of the globe is, and narrower towards the bottom.

2023: Then to Now

With the launch of its newest logo, Pepsi is returning to the 1960s and 1970s in line with current fashion trends. The 125-year journey of the brand has been guided by the white stripe that we are all familiar with flowing through the centre, which is once more arranged in a wave-like arrangement.

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The Miner's Canary: A Novel by Barbara Pronin #Review

Back in December I posted an interview with Barbara Pronin but didn't have room on my reading calendar to review the book. This was my first open date and today I am excited to share my thoughts.

The Miner's Canary Cozy Mystery/Suspense Setting - South Dakota Touchpoint Press (October 25, 2022) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 326 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1956851410 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956851410 Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BBS7M1MD

"A smart heroine with a haunted past . . . a who-done-it full of twists and turns." Haunted by a death she might have prevented, single mom Julie Goldman returns to the brooding Black Hills of South Dakota to turn the old Victorian she inherits from her aunt into a bed-and-breakfast inn. But mysterious deaths are piling up, and a series of vaguely escalating threats convince her that someone wants her gone. When daughter Lu is run off the road while riding her bike, Julie knows she must find and stop whoever has them squarely in their sights. Dollycas's Thoughts Julie Goldman takes a trip from where she is living in California to South Dakota to get her aunt's affairs in order following her death. She had left there after her cousin was murdered several years ago and never returned. She was surprised to reconnect with some old friends and make some new ones. After the funeral, she returns to L.A. to find the hotel she worked at as an event planner had been sold and she was out of a job. With nothing to keep her there, she returns to Deadwood and decides to turn the Victorian home she grew up in and recently inherited into a bed and breakfast. Strangely after her aunt's death one of her high school friends died in a car accident. Then another woman she had met died in a freaky fall. She had also started receiving threats. The final straw was her daughter being run off the road while riding her bike. Something is amiss in Deadwood and she thinks it is connected to the murder of her cousin all those years ago. But starting her own investigation draws the attention of the killer. Can she stay alive long enough to get justice for her family and friends or will she be the killer's next victim? I escaped right into this story! Julie Goldman, a widowed mother to daughter Lulu was a wonderful protagonist. She is strong, intelligent, inquisitive, and friendly with great organizational skills and a terrific mom to her daughter. Lulu is a mature 11-year-old who loves to ice skate with hopes to be an Olympian. Penny is their nanny and a great friend. She has graduated from law school and is trying to pass the California bar exam. While she is waiting for her latest test results she travels to Deadwood with Julia and Lulu. Julia meets or reconnects with several people in Deadwood. Chief of Police Banks goes above and beyond the norm to help Julie feel safe and welcome. There is a definite attraction there. Harrison Palmer was her aunt's attorney and helps Julie with all the in and outs of her inheritance including a long-lost relative that falls out of the woodwork. I enjoyed the way all these core characters and others we meet have layers that get peeled back as the story continues. Not everyone is happy that Julie has returned to Deadwood to stay. The type of threats she is receiving makes that point clearly known. It also has her thinking her aunt's death may not have been from natural causes. But the threats don't frighten her away, they make her more determined to stay and find the truth. The clues started to fall into place for me sooner than they did for Julie but let me tell you I was at 97% / Chapter Fifty-Six when I realized I was literally on the end of my seat. All of what I had been thinking was right and was playing out in a very scary way. I held my breath and was reading at breakneck speed. Ms. Pronin set up an ending that had my heart racing. I loved the epic twist. My husband and I along with our infant son vacationed in South Dakota many years ago and it is a place we have always wanted to return. We even stayed overnight in Deadwood. I enjoyed all the descriptions of the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Seeing them through Lulu's eyes brought me back to exactly how I felt when I saw them for the first time. It also made me even more anxious to plan a return. Sans the murders, of course. The Miner's Canary is a suspenseful mystery with a slow build to a heck of a crescendo. It was truly impossible to put down and has stuck with me since I turned the final page. I have to put it on my Best Reads of 2023 list. This story is a must-read! I am not sure if the author has planned a sequel but these are characters I would gladly visit again.

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Minecraft Says "No" To NFTs

Mojang Studios, the makers of the uber-popular Minecraft, is adopting a page from the classic U.S. anti-drugs playbook, however it appears "Just Say No" works much better in blockchain-based money-making schemes than it ever did for drugs.

- Off - English The blog of the studio owned by Microsoft stated on Wednesday that NFTs within Minecraft were "generally not something we'd allow and support." The blog also stated that it was changing its Minecraft Usage Guides to clarify that blockchain tech would not be allowed to be integrated in the Minecraft client. Additionally, NFTs made from content in the game (e.g skins, items, mods) are not able to be used to generate NFTs.

The developers noted that blockchain technology's sense of digital ownership is based on "scarcity and exclusion" which "does not align with Minecraft values of creative inclusion and playing with other players." They added that third party NFTs may cost those who purchase them since they depend on those developing blockchain technology "who could vanish without notice."

It actually happened. Blockverse was an NFT project that was said to be designed for Minecraft was able to concoct an estimated $1.2million from investors who purchased Blockverse characters in NFT format on sites such as OpenSeas. The project also included a cryptocurrency called $Diamond. The project creators took all the invested money and wiped out the website, Discord and Twitter accounts. If you're not familiar this, it's known as a "rug pull," and it's much too common in the crypto industry.

While the Minecraft developers have left it open for blockchain tech to be added in the near future, they stated that they do not have plans to implement blockchain technology in Minecraft at the moment.

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It is likely that initiatives that were trying to integrate Minecraft into blockchain technology were not enthused by the news. NFT Worlds, a blockchain-based company that lets users purchase NFTs from digital environments, mostly those found in Minecraft-were stung hard. The company issued an Discord message on its Twitter account, declaring that they were trying to find solutions to the Minecraft EULA changes and that they were thinking of pivoting to create their Minecraft-like game platform. Minecraft servers

Despite the game being nearly 13 years old and 141 million active users continue to play Minecraft every month, as of August 2021 data from Statista. In a 2019 interview Helen Chiang, head of Minecraft studio, stated that Minecraft players were on average 24 years old. However, the game is specifically designed to be child-friendly, Chiang said. For Minecraft players who are aged 10 or older, the ERSB rating is 10 years old and above. A plan to make money by investing into the client raises a number of warnings. This is especially the case when it exposes children to abuse. Chiang has reportedly stated to Edge that "We should be very transparent and clear about how we intend to make money in the game."

Roblox is another game that is geared toward children, has taken on the idea of monetization as well as in-game promotions targeted at children. Roblux is used to incentivize users to spend Roblux in-game for items, while they visit worlds that are specifically designed to promote brands like Ralph Lauren, Nike, and Vans. However, the company that developed the game updated its community standards last year to take a vague approach to the possibility of using NFTs in game. Roblox users are not allowed to use Roblox to pay for models or assets.

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German Shepherd Lifespan

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German Shepherd Lifespan

German shepherds, with a weight of around 50 to 75 pounds for females and males that can reach around 90 pounds, are considered among the biggest dog breeds. Even though they are pretty large, they are known as real gentle giants. They are loving, affectionate and among the best dogs for families.

These animals are also very easily trainable, highly adaptable, and amazingly smart. These are just some of the reasons why German Shepherds become heroes in teams with military members, police officers, and first responders, and are used as working dogs and even service animals.

Although the German Shepherd you’ll raise might never win any awards or medals for bravery, he will surely become an important part of your life. This is why after some time, you won’t be able to imagine a life in which you don’t have your dog by your side. The ugly aspect of this breed is that its actual lifespan isn’t as long as in the case of other dogs. This is just the simple truth. But having a good approximation of how long your dog will live will make you understand the current stage of his life and the best care he will need based on this.

But enough with the lengthy introduction and let’s get right into the German Shepherd’s lifespan and how to keep him as healthy as possible throughout his life.

So what is the average German Shepherd’s lifespan?

A German Shepherd will usually live somewhere between 7 and 10 years, says the American Kennel Club. This is considerably below the average lifespan of dogs in general, which can easily reach 13 years. Among the breeds that live the longest are the Pyrenean Shepherds, who can easily live to about 20 years old, and Chihuahuas, who can easily reach the age of 17 years of age. The Biewer Terriers also have an impressive lifespan, that can reach 16 years.

Usual German Shepherd health issues

I`m sure you’re asking yourself why the shorter lifespan when it comes to German Shepherds and what I can tell you is that there are actually a few reasons behind it. One reason is that most of the time, smaller breeds will outlive bigger ones like the German Shepherd. Bigger dogs are known to live less than their smaller cousins, being more likely to develop cancer as well. One great example is the really small Pyrenean Shepherd, which won’t weigh more than 15 – 30 pounds, which is basically the weight of a German Shepherd pup while having the longest average lifespan among dogs.

You might also like my articles on the lifespan of Pit Bulls or Rat Terriers.

Among the illnesses, health issues, and conditions impacting the lifespan of a German Shepherd and the dog’s general well-being are:

Inability to stand

Blood clotting

Musculoskeletal disorders

Heart disease

Dental disease

Bloat

Obesity

Otitis externa (the infection around the outer ear canal)

One study in the UK states that the inability to stand and any musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common reasons why German Shepherds will usually pass away.

Keeping a German Shepherd pet healthy

Regardless of how much effort you put into your pet’s health, you will never be able to protect the German Shepherd from any imaginable disease. The dog’s aging is a normal part of life and some conditions are unstoppable, like hereditary ones. Even so, there are a few things that you can do to make sure your German Shepherd will live as much as possible, with as few medical conditions as possible.

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Physical Activity and Exercise

The German Shepherd is a breed prone to obesity issues and physical activity in any form is very important for weight management. This will also reduce the risk of the dog developing heart disease. This is a breed that will need a few hours of activity, which is not a negligible amount, but the real amount of exercise will vary based on your available time and the individual dog you have. Your pet will be able to get the needed physical activity in a lot of different ways, like:

Swimming in lakes or pools

Games of fetch

Puzzle toys

Agility courses

Runs

Jogs

Long walks

The dog’s diet

You should always strive to give your German Shepherd only the best possible food to keep it healthy. This includes AAFCO-approved, well-balanced dog food. Don’t be afraid to ask your vet how often and how much food you should give to your dog. If you have a German Shepherd pup, then you should know that experts will advise giving it a growth food for larger breeds. Although one of the effects of this food will be to slightly slow their growth rate when reaching adulthood they’d still get to the standard size of the breed. This is a measure designed to reduce the risk of developing hip dysplasia at some point in their life.

Vet visits and periodic vaccinations

Regular visits are a must because most diseases will see better outcomes when early intervention is done. Some conditions like heartworm and rabies are also preventable and easily treatable when found in their early stages. Up-to-date vaccinations and monthly consultations can really mitigate most of the known diseases.

Dental care

Your dog’s eating habits might really suffer if it suffers from dental disease. These diseases will usually become painful, making the dog unwilling to eat, which in time, will turn into eating disorders. You should consider brushing your dog’s teeth at least once per day for one minute or more. This is the best way of preventing disease and eliminating bacteria from the dog’s mouth.

Ear cleaning

German Shepherds can easily develop ear infections. You will need to go for weekly cleanings to make sure you eliminate bacteria and any other type of build-up that might lead to infections and inflammation in the future.

Final thoughts on German Shepherds

German shepherds are very trainable, lovable, but also loyal. This is why some specimens are used with big success as guide dogs or as support in the military. Most of them will only get to be someone’s companions, which isn’t a bad thing. The bad news is that this particular breed won’t live as much as other breeds. The lifespan of the German Shepherd will usually be of only 7 to 10 years. This is considerably less than the age smaller breeds will reach.

Among the health issues German Shepherds are prone to developing, musculoskeletal disorders hold a high place. They can also have problems with weight control and obesity. Most of the time, a larger breed can develop cancer easier than a smaller one. You can reduce the risk of the dog developing health issues by giving it a balanced and healthy diet and enough physical activity. These dogs will be great at swimming and running. Don’t forget to take your dog to regular vet check-ups and give it proper brushing of the teeth and weekly ear cleanings.

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