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#why is peppino so hot
koibito-paradox · 1 year
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quick falling sketch
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peppino ♡
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your headcanon abt peppino performing while he cooks reminded me of that scene in kiki’s delivery service where the chef guy does a cool spin with baking pans solely to impress kiki’s cat
peppino’s in the kitchen with brick and he’s like check THIS out. does a sick pizza flip or smth. brick’s like :O!!!
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hes so talented !
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panhbr · 4 months
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🩵Young Pep🩵
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AHAAAA AFTER 3 DAYS I FINALLY FINISHED THIS!
(3 days of going to sleep at 5 am because I wanted to finish this drawing...but it was worth it ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ)
I really don't have much to say, I really love this young Pep design created by @grimmoirre
I also find it quite funny and ironic that he has long hair, and later he literally goes almost bald XD
(WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE HIM SO ATTRACTIVE AAAAAAH-)
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Some extra random doodles
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(I just think it's so adorable when he talks like that, I don't know why, HELP)
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pizzpizzapizzo · 11 months
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but what if pizza = religion?
i'm going for it i'm doing the thing
this is the pizza antichrist post i threatened to make. Incoherent ramblings and pseudo-christian imagery under the cut
so pizza, the food, the round delicious thingy, is obviously pretty important to the Pizza Tower lore. Peppino makes it, Gustavo probably does too, almost all enemies are themed after it, etc. There has to be a reason for it, right? (ignore the fact that the reason is most likely a joke please)
so let's focus on two entities in particular: the priest (also the exorcist) and the pizzard
the priest can remove status effects from you, one of which is um DEATH?? dude can straight up resurrect you. Where does he get the power for his miracles? Well, if you look at his hat (and ignore the crosses they sometimes pull out as generic iconography), you can see a red pizza symbol. So what if, right, WHAT IF the main religion of this world is pizza based?
listen. Why else would there be sentient toppins running around. Not only are they deemed to be dangerous/important enough by the inhabitants of the Tower to get put into cages, but they also have an inherent monetary value. That or they all carry $10 on them idk. But i really think they're integral to the divine art of pizza making somehow
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Following from this, What if pizza making is less of a trade and more of a holy ritual that allows you to harness the godly powers of this dish? And what if - hear me out - Peppino himself is a rogue pizza priest who's cast away his robes in favour of serving the common folk. Kind of like a renegade paladin
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was this just an excuse to draw peppino as a priest? maybe
ok back to pizzards. These buggers are described as practicing "pizzamancy". Don't think we need to wonder too hard where this arcane art draws its powers from. But here's the thing - while priests are generally helpful to the player/Peppino and seem to be working against the Tower and its occupants, pizzards are your enemies. There are two warring sides to this divine power. And if the pizza priests can be assumed to ask the pizza god for miracles and be under the jurisdiction of the pizza pope, why would the same godly entity help pizzards? Well, what if there's also a pizza satan. No not the one with the super hot pizza. Altho wait. Maybe? idk. Let me sleep on it.
POINT IS. whoever they are, the devil is probably off in hell somewhere, but someone else might be on earth in their stead. Someone immensely and seemingly nonsensically powerful. So pizzards serve Pizzahead - he even rents one to Noise as a minion in the comics - and they appear to be coded as this world's equivalents of satanic cultists. Pizzahead has access to vast reality bending powers for no apparent reason but is still firmly rooted in this world. Conclusion? Pizzahead is the pizza antichrist
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thank you for coming to my TED talk
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oldmanenjoyer · 11 months
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if you’re still doing requests, can we get one with the reader being protective over peppino? like pizzahead is harassing him, trying to get him to sell the pizzeria, only for reader to come barreling out with rage equal to [or more powerful!] than peppino’s anger. pizzahead’s getting verbally massacred while peppino’s in the background trying not to swoon
Warning: Pizza Violence, Marinara Blood, Tried To Keep It Verbal But Alas
Pizzahead's visits to the pizzeria are thankfully rare, but when they do occur, they're worse than every Noise visit combined. Pizzahead is a being of cartoon logic and unfiltered disdain for Peppino, though he hides it behind a cheery smile and singsong voice.
And you're fucking sick of it.
Pizzahead reaches over the counter towards Peppino, some line about selling the pizzeria and some jab at the debt he has. You cut him off by cutting off his hand.
"Customers are not allowed to reach over the counter at employees." You chirp happily. Pizzahead boggles the stump of his arm dripping marinara onto the counter. "Beat it. Before I beat you, hm?"
Pizzahead’s endless grin wavers, quivering as he clenches the fist lying on the counter. “Now, doll-”
“Now, doll, nothing!” You bark, startling both men with the sudden shift in tone. You’re starting to climb over the counter, knife clenched so tight in your fist it’s trembling, begging for some action. “You come in here and you don’t buy a damn thing and it seems like the reason is you’re so damn poor you can’t even afford to pay attention! So why don’t you take your little happy ass back to that decrepit tower of yours before I knock you down twelve pegs.”
Peppino snaps to his senses when you make another swipe at Pizzahead, who barely dodges. Your tense body relaxes under Peppino’s grip, easing back but your stare as dark and promising as ever.
Luckily, before Pizzahead can even work past his shock to see you, usually so quiet and on the side, threaten him, Pep comes lumbering out of the kitchen, tall and large and threatening too.
“Peppy,” you say, back to being oh so sweet, “take out the trash for me, please?”
Peppino watches as you coo and motivate Pep to not even hesitate snatching Pizzahead up and throwing him out the door. A weird feeling curls in his chest, feeling you huff in satisfaction against him.
He feels. . . protected? In a way?
It’s a new feeling, one he’s very flustered by as he realizes how hot amazing you were, protecting him and his pizzeria.
“Il mio dio,” Peppino sighs, once all is over and you’re back to being sweet and praising Pep for a job well done, “warn me before you-a do that again. Nearly gave me a heart attack!”
“Sorry.” You apologize, grin sheepish but in no way actually apologetic. “Just got tired of him talking shit.”
Peppino just hums, ruffling your hair. “Fine. Do-a Noise next.”
“For sure!!”
It’s decided. Peppino likes this feeling very much.
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Well. That was. Informative! Thank you for the reminder, Bruno!
Why did you feel the need to say that, again...?
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" ETREH NCA ONYL EB NOE. "
" MI ICSK FO GHIAVN SIHT FINRORIE ELOEPPARGNDG RNIUGNN URDANO ENIMRDGNI EM FO TWHA MI ONT! "
" buddy. "
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" What'd we say about using our words? It's awfully mean to growl at people. "
"..."
" If you're upset, take a minute to cool down. You don't need to respond to someone that says something ugly to you. If it makes you sad you can always talk to me about it, remember? I don't mind if you need to let it out but... You might make Peppino uncomfortable growling like that considering... everything. "
" It's okay to feel mad, but you can't growl at people. It might make things escalate, and I don't want to see you get hurt. "
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" You're a hot mess, you. But say, since I'm feeling better, maybe you could help finish prep in the kitchen. I'll be right behind you, I just gotta get the crust out of my eyes and freshen up a little from bawling. Ok? "
" OK. "
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( I don't think telling him everything is a good idea. I've only known him for nearly two months. I think I can level with him on one thing, though... )
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Gus: You know when you told me the other day about him growling at Brick I thought you were just overreacting.
Peppino: Well now you see what I'm talking about. Maybe you should leave them at home from now on.
Gus: Did you understand what he said? 'Memento Mori'? Is that Italian?
Peppino: No, it's not. Zola, do you know what that means?
Gorgonzola: No sir, I'm sorry.
Peppino: That glob of undercooked dough gonna get a foot up its ass if it doesn't cut it out. I can't take much more of this.
Gorgonzola: Mr. Peppino can I speak to you for a minute, alone?
Peppino: I suppose. Gus, you should help with prep. If you start feeling uncomfortable come back.
Peppino: ...
Gorgonzola: ...
Peppino: Alright, what is it?
Gorgonzola: First and foremost sir, I'm sorry. I-
Peppino: Don't start. I don't want to hear you apologize. You can't control what that thing does.
Gorgonzola: ...Alright, well. I just wanted to talk to you a minute about that. I don't very much appreciate you calling him names, it makes him angry-
Peppino: Nonono, no. Don't. I will throw you out of this Pizzeria by the collar of your polo! I have been SO nice to it today! I let it lick the dishes, eat the old food out of the fridge, and it growled at me this morning because I turned the light on in the kitchen!
Gorgonzola: Sir he's not going to be nice to you after one day of being kind to him... somewhat. You beat him up and threw him off a building.
Peppino: CAN YOU BLAME ME!?
Gorgonzola: Of course I can't! I don't blame you at all, you were completely in the right to do so. I'm not saying that you were wrong to do any of what you did, but I'm saying that on both sides it was exceptionally traumatizing.
Peppino: Traumatizing for him? Right. His existence is traumatizing to me.
Gorgonzola: Sir he scares me too, you know that right...?
Peppino: What?
Gorgonzola: He scares me a lot.
Peppino: Well... then... why would you vouch for it the way you did when you convinced me to let it in...?
Gorgonzola: Because deep down I know he's just like me. Heck Mr. Peppino, the Tower runs so much deeper than a place we used to live in. That's where life started. There was no outside. Everything that was in there was all we knew, for me all I knew was circuses and shows, for him it was labs and darkness, the only food is rats and other, smaller, messed up versions of yourself. Everyday he has to live with the fact he's supposed to be someone he very much is not.
Peppino: ...
Gorgonzola: I'm not saying you have to put up with him, I'm asking you to have some patience and compassion.
Peppino: Which I've given a lot of-
Gorgonzola: I know, trust me I know. He's a lot for me too. I'm just asking you to have a little more. I can't tell you what to do or convince you that deep down he's a gentle giant, but if you give it time, I think you'll see him for what he is.
Peppino:
Gorgonzola:
Peppino: Damn it. I knew I made a good decision hiring you for the front. [chuckles] You sure you're a clown and not a conman?
Gorgonzola: Being a clown requires a lot of social prowess, sir! Sorry.
Peppino: Ah. Forget about it. Just ... I suppose I'll be more patient with him or at least do my best. Just don't expect an immediate change.
Gorgonzola: I don't, sir. Thank you for hearing me out.
Peppino: Ti ringrazio, Gorgonzola, for talking to me.
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radaverse · 7 months
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follow up to the frog plush thing with Peppino; I hope he likes it :D
Idk why, but I wanna see if Peppino would enjoy a hot pocket. Not sure if he’s still hungry, but it’s worth a try, so pepperoni pizza hot pocket for him (◍•ᴗ•◍)
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W-WHOA! "I hope"? BUT OF-A COURSE I'D ENJOY THI-...
I MEAN... I mean... Let's-a see if I really enjoy this...
Wow, t-this is just... so much nice-a food. T-Thank-a you...
And yeah, I really liked the frog... It's-a cute...
Oh sì, è ora di riempirmi la pancia, hehehe.
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W-Well... Let's-a go!
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Mmmmm... Ohh, hohoho... So... tasty!
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HAHAHA! YES! I MISSED-A THIS SO MUCH-A!
THANK-A YOU! THANK-A YOU SO MUCH-A!
[blubbering]
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Guys please understand Peppino. You don't usually eat too much at hospitals, or just nothing at all.
I say this from experience 💀
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manicplank · 2 months
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okay, I'm sorry for that question but..I'm just curious, what do u think about sugary spire? :D
and also, winter headcanons maybe? (i loved that one with summer and "i love you" reaction, so, why not? only if that's okay with u of course)
Also, have a nice day! <)
It's ok! To be honest, I'm not sure which question you're apologizing for. I don't have a problem with any of your questions (:
I'm not the biggest fan of AUs in general. Not much of a fan of Sugary Spire either. (not hating on it, I like the idea but just not into it).
Anyways,
Winter headcanons!
Peppino: Can't stand the cold, either. He has a better tolerance to cold than heat, though. Will bundle up with every piece of clothing he owns just to stay warm. Definitely gets seasonal depression, this poor old man can't catch a break.
Gustavo: Is neutral about the cold. A bit of a cool breeze makes him happy, but negative temperatures make him bitter. However, warm weather means soup and hot cocoa season! He also gets to wear all of his favorite sweaters! And he LOVES Christmas!
Mr. Stick: Absolutely DESPISES the cold. No matter what he wears, he's freezing. He can't last more than 5 minutes without getting frostbite. He prefers to stay inside in the heat. The cold makes him a but cranky.
Pepperman: Doesn't like the cold. Anything below 40°F (sorry, I'm american, and I don't know celcius) will make him fatigued. Plants don't do too well in the cold, and he is no exception. He would rather light himself on fire than go out in the cold. Has tried to build snowmans of himself, only to nearly die from frostbite.
The Vigilante: Not too keen of the winter. The cold makes his body more solid and harder to move. Lower temperatures means he has to work harder on the farm to keep things going smoothly. But, much like Gustavo, he's a fan of hot soup and cocoa.
The Noise: While he doesn't like being in the cold, he loves sleeping in it. Other than that, he absolutely hates winter. There's a reason he had the NTV tower built in the desert. He probably gets seasonal depression. Tries to hibernate by sleeping surrounded by blankets and snacks. Fails.
Noisette: Another hater of the cold. But she does like winter activities. Ice skating, playing in the snow, and Christmas!! She finally gets to wear all of her favorite sweaters. She also enjoys staying in and snuggling up in thick, fuzzy blankets. Unfortunately, The Noise is hogging most of them. This doesn't stop her from taking them.
Fake Peppino: No! No cold! No like! He does not like the cold at all! It makes him feel icky! He thought snow was pretty until he stepped in it. It was cold, too! He will refuse to go outside until it gets warmer. Frogs do not like the cold!
Pizzaface: Likes the cold. His gears run smoothly without overheating. He likes to throw dangerously giant snowballs at people. Sometimes, it results in casualties. He doesn't care. He thinks it's funny.
Pizzahead: He tolerates the cold. It sucks sometimes, but there's also a lot of good and fun things that come with it. He likes having snowball fights, building snowmen, build igloos, ice skating, and all sorts of fun things. He just can't stay in it too long, or he'll freeze solid.
Pillar John: Not too keen on the cold. It doesn't really phase him much since he's made of rocks, but he's still not a big fan. He's been a victim of Pizzaface's giant snowballs. That's how he got some of his cracks.
Gerome: Couldn't care less. The cold doesn't bother him since he's also made of stone. In fact, it makes good sleeping weather. He doesn't understand why some people hate it. Of course, he's immune to freezing to death, soooo...
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sapphiresorraria12 · 4 months
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Hello! Starting this year, I'll be more active here. So, have these sketches of several characters from Pizza Tower!
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Just me practicing his pose, which is somehow easy for me since it's really simple to draw. Don't ask me why I draw my OC there, lol. This was made like around May or something.
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And here's another, but this time with more characters. Sketched around June-July. One of the them (Peppino covering himself in a blanket) was from the wiki (not the Fandom one) background, but with some twists. Instead of him watching a TV, he's sitting down, waiting until the winter is over, and drinking a hot chocolate, all while Fake Pep sleeping on his side.
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Another one, guest staring Pizzano from Sugary Spire (Man, I love sketching Evil Peppino, lol) Sketched in September.
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For the last one, I sketched this back in December when a trailer for playable Noise was released. This lil' gremlin is something else, especially when he's attacking enemies, lol.
Sorry if it's a bit blurry, I'll post more if I have a chance!
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zedortoo · 3 months
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Mr Stick headcanons before I sleep bc why not... below cut meows cutely (half of these were 'inspired' by Olympe's. Read: I straight up stole them)
He has to practice his sleazy new yorker salesman accent in front of the mirror every day so he doesn't slip up because then people will realize he's a DISGUSTING FRENCHIE
when he's overwhelmed or tired though he just starts cursing in french and people who have recently met him are confused because they thought he was American
He's got a CRAZYYY sweet tooth. It rivals the Noises at times but Stick generally had better self control... Most of the time. He'll still enjoy savory things but will go into withdrawal if he doesn't buy himself a little treat every day.
He really enjoys anything chocolate flavored but mint chocolate is his personal favorite because mint chocolate is fucking good fight me. He's actually a regular at Noisette's cafe and loves her specialty "chocolate milk with toothpaste" (mint chocolate milk is surprisingly good trust me dude)
Most people would presume he likes high end foods, but he's actually a very picky eater. He's afraid of eating shellfish and always triple checks his chicken to make sure it's not pink in the middle and asks for an outsider's input if he's not sure. He's even called up peppino on occasion to put him on video call to check if his dino nuggets are cooked right.
He's got a SUPER souped up flip phone. He loves how portable they are and he's somehow made it run smoothly on apple software. It's got all sorts of gadgets he's added to it, like a set of screwdrivers that pop out of it and a beam of white-hot light that shoots out of his camera and vaporizes anything in his path. Why does he need this? Who knows.
He's very aero- and aqua- dynamic. When he annoys peppino too much, peppino simply picks him up between thumb and forefinger and throws him like a paper dart.
That's all for now hope you enjoy and ummm give me one million dollars
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Comfort in You
Summary: You have a bad day and you go lay in bed with your thoughts. You forgot Peppino would be coming over today.
(Also a rare instance of YOU getting the comfort this time :3 )
Your eyes drifted absently over the assorted teas and coffee in the opened cabinet. It was then that you realized you didn't even remember boiling the water or opening the cabinet in front of you. Only that you entered the kitchen. You shook your head and rubbed your eyes, grabbing the nearest tea bag to drop in the hot water.
Your mind drifted lazily to a different line of thought. A prickling sensation made its way into your throat. You reflexively clenched your teeth to choke those feelings back down into your churning stomach.
You returned back to your bedroom, where your clothes from earlier today covered the floor. With a lazy kick out of the way you set your cup onto the end table. You made a mental note to pick those up later as you let your body collapse into the bed. The strain in your muscles, the tension, and anxiety, slowly began to melt as you lay against the cool fabric.
Despite this you didn't feel more relaxed. If anything, you felt empty. Cold. A shiver ran through as you body as you pulled the covers over yourself. With a flick of your hand, the lamp on your nightstand turned off.
Why can't you keep it together? Look how emotional you are. My God you're pathetic.
You squeeze your eyes shut so that the stinging tears don't escape. You shift and roll yourself into the sheets, holding it together. As if holding you together, as if it would contain the broken pieces of you.
Your mind drifted back to today. Was it today? Or had it been longer that you felt so empty? You replay what had caused you to feel so miserable. As your mind settles on that moment, you're unable to tear your thoughts away from it. You lost track of time as you lay in bed in that relentless loop. If you had drifted in and out of consciousness, you couldn't say. 
The bedroom door creaks, making your eyes snap open. 
"Y/N"? You hear a familiar voice. His voice. 
You grimace, feeling your body grow heavier. You were supposed to cook together today, you had completely forgotten. Should you pretend to be asleep?
Tentative shuffle of footsteps grew nearer, as did Peppino's voice. "Are you ok"?
You shrink into yourself, feeling your stomach drop, silently hoping that he would leave. But small part of you also didn't want him to. You didn't want him to see you like this. Frozen to the mattress, you stared vacantly at the wall your back remaining turned to him.
Your mouth parted slightly, then closed. You weren't really sure what to say. It felt as if a part of your essence was fading out of your body. " 'M fine, just tired." You lied, not wanting him to worry. 
Peppino quirked an eyebrow, observing your unmoving form with concern. Your usual demeanor was replaced with a much quieter, somber one. At your side you feel the bed sink with a new weight. 
"Do you wanna talk about it?" He asks gently. 
The feelings locked themselves firmly in your throat. You tried to swallow, but it felt like you couldn't function. The lump in your throat throbbed dully and each breath sent a tingling sting to your hands. 
With a shaky breath you force yourself to sit up, folding your trembling hands into your lap. When you only respond with silence, not evening looking at him, Peppino's gaze immediately softens. Noticing the pure sadness radiating off of you and the disheartened look across your features.
You peer over at him with moistened eyes, "I... don't know?" you answer before hanging your head low again. 
Peppino takes your hands, kissing them as he tells you it's alright. He opened his arms, mumbling a gentle "C'mere". You lean into him, which he responds by wrapping his arms around you. In another movement Peppino gently pulled you into his embrace, cradling your body against his. You nuzzle your face into the crook of his neck. 
"I've got-a you." He whispers next to your ear. 
" 'M sorry. It's stupid".
“It might-a be to you, but not to me". 
You don't remember when the first tear fell, just that your sounds came out muffled. What came out was nearly unintelligible while the voice in your head continued to berate you. 
Why are you like this? 
You were shushed as Peppino held you tighter, giving you the most secure and loving hug he could. "It's-a gonna be ok". 
No matter how much you feel like you aren't, no matter how much your mind tells you that you aren't. 
You inhale shakily before relaxing against him, his scent soothing you. A hint of bodywash still clung to his skin with a hint of sweat from the day. The familiarity put you at ease nonetheless, feeling your tension ever so slightly ease up as you clung to him. 
Peppino pressed a soft kiss to the top of your head. You duck your head lower, burying your head into his chest, trying to absorb more of his warmth, clutching onto him as if to convince yourself that everything will be okay. He's so warm and you can feel and hear him breathing.
"You can-a talk whenever you feel like it, mia cara." The words fall from his lips in a murmur before Peppino begins soothingly running a hand up and down your back, placing another kiss on the top of your head. Tears well up in your eyes from all the emotions you’ve bottled up throughout the day. 
What felt like hours passed by. Peppino engulfed you in a comforting hold as you cried into his chest, rubbing your back as the emotional dam broke. As your tears begun to taper off, a pain pounded inside your head. 
You were so grateful to have Peppino, who loved you with everything in him. He would always be here to remind you that you can and will get through it. That you'll be ok. 
You tilt and lean your head up. Just enough to catch his lips in a slow soft kiss, a silent way of conveying you loved him, to thank him for being in your life. When you both break away, you settle your head back against his shoulder.
Peppino speaks up again, his gaze drifting to your nightstand.
"How about I-a make soup? Would you like that mia cara"?
You turn to look at him, giving a silent nod. "Can I help?" You mumble into his shirt. 
"Of course." He replies, pulling a tissue from the nearby box, handing it to you. As he helps you to sit up you exhale sharply. 
"I’m sorry you have to deal with me when I’m such a mess.” you say, guilt filling your voice.
Peppino trailed a hand down your arm, stopping at your hand to gently squeeze it. “Cara, you���re not-a mess. Everyone has-a bad days. I’ll still be here for you." He pulls you closer, his breath tickling your cheek as he places a light kiss against it. "Always".
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koibito-paradox · 1 year
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Permission to slap his bald head
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from what I can gather from your hcs, Peppino is immune to Gustavo's gnome charms. But the MOMENT that little man does something casually cute? Pep's exploding
I am giving poor Gus a bad rep 😭 i am tempted to make an actual post about it so i can put my ramblings under a readmore lmao
He is first and foremost very earnest and very sweet! He is not an opportunist trying to swindle money out of people😭 hes just really small and really cute and he learned that they get better combined tips on days when hes manning the counter 😭 So the little cutesy face is Less about him trying to con people out of things they want, and more like him playing around bc hes like ‘this little face gets us sooooo much money; its clearly bc of my Charm 🥺✨ ’ even tho he knows it wouldnt work on pep 😭
With that said, Gus being like passively cute works on Peppino bc hes just enamored with everything Gus does ☺️ yes even the playfulness of trying to pretend to con Pep is enamoring💖 he is sweet and silly and playful and whimsical and a rlly good and helpful little buddy n friend
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smalltimidbean · 4 months
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To all the peppino’s and to the bean and fiend, your blog is really awesome and it inspires me, like, a l o t. Just wanted to say that and I hope you guys have a good day, also have some hot cocoa
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I am not sure why you are addressing the clones, they do not run my blogs - most don't even know what a blog is lkjfgl
But still, thank you for your nice words! That makes me very happy, and I hope you have a good day too!
Also, that cocoa looks so good, why don't I have some for realsies waughhh - can still draw myself having some tho hehe
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marclef · 26 days
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hello there.
today's post is a very special one. and, despite this being the Official Funny Heeheehaha Day, this post is only SEMI-jokey. but i have put it underneath a readmore anyways, as it is both pretty long and to save the eyes of anyone who couldn't care less. thank you.
and now, without further ado:
Why I Believe a Goddamn Hatsune Miku Mod for Sonic Mania Helped Inspire The Noise (that fucker from Pizza Tower).
so. let's begin.
the year is 2018. about a year after the release of Sonic Mania, Sega's love letter to classic Sonic fans, one very special mod for this game emerges from the depths.
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this is Sonic Mania & Hatsune Miku, a mod which does.... probably exactly what you're imagining. but it's a surprisingly deep and well-crafted mod, changing the games titular character into our beloved Vocaloid singer while also changing sprites around and generally turning the mod into an anime/meme-filled mess. but, that's not the main reason we're here.
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this is the mod's answer to Stardust Speedway, a classic Sonic zone from Sonic CD.
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most of Act 1 is fairly standard affair, some light references to other stuff hidden throughout the backgrounds, and a couple suspiciously Domino's Pizza-themed sprite edits here and there. but, come Act 2, the references sudden creep in more and more. ..... as well as, a suspiciously familiar face.
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those who know about Hatsune Miku and Domino's might be getting where this is about to go.
now, for standard Sonic Mania fare, the main boss of this zone's Act 2 is Metal Sonic, fittingly guarding the very zone he was battled in from Sonic CD. but of course, this is our beloved Hatsune Miku mod. we can't have that.
instead, we have Him.
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Domino's beloved (?) mascot of the 1980's, The Noid himself. now, probably seems like a random reference, unless you remember the Hatsune Miku collaboration that Domino's did years ago. but i'm not here to argue about Domino's mascots. i'm here, to spread the truth.
now, the music most associated with Metal Sonic, the boss replaced here, is Stardust Speedway Act 2's theme, specifically the Japanese Bad Future version, given here for reference.
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we're getting back to Pizza Tower i swear.
but anyways, the very opening bits of this song, specifically the siren-like sounds. might sound a bit familiar to avid Pizza Tower fans now, doesn't it?
take a good listen to the opening of The Noise's battle theme, Pumpin' Hot Stuff.
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hear those same sounds?
now, it might just be coincidence. perhaps i'm simply assuming that, given Peppino and Noise's rivalry, a simple little reference to Sonic was put in here to hammer that point in. there's no way this little Hatsune Miku-themes mod could've had any impact on that!
UNTIL!!!
some of you may know, that in a 2019 interview with McPig, creator of Pizza Tower, the man himself dropped a crucial piece of info that ties my entire theory together:
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.... Hatsune Miku bootleg, you say? and, given that the mod for Sonic Mania came out in 2018, it certainly could've been an inspiration, given that Snick exists as well...
so perhaps, my little theory here is a bit-farfetched. maybe, i'm just overblowing things a bit just because that's the way my brain is. but i implore you, fellow Pizza fans, to hear me out here.
Thank Hatsune Miku today for giving us this disgusting little man here.
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(artwork courtesy of my friend @abbyroseflame24)
thank you.
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Hi!!! Thanks agains for answering my request! I loved it ^^
If it's alright with you I wanted to request another one, basically, Y/N begins to (slowly) catch a very crappy cold, but since it's not right away they only feel their throat pretty dry despite drinking a lot of water
They shrug it off at first but before they could even notice their cold gets worse and they get a fever, so now Peppino's gotta take care of em.
One of the scariest moment's of Peppino's life includes you dropping suddenly in the middle of the kitchen. He screams, despite how Brick cushions your fall, and practically tears apart his kitchen in his desperation to get to you.
The worst of scenarios are playing through his head as he clutches you to his chest, whimpering your name. You're hot to the touch, but you shiver in his arms.
"They are-a sick." Gustavo says from somewhere behind him. Brick whines in agreement, sniffing your forehead as you wheeze.
"Cazzo!" Peppino croaks, despite Gustavo's soft touch and reassuring words. Sure, you're just sick, but Peppino didn't see it. Your sudden parched state, your lack of energy, your swaying, none of it Peppino saw fit to act upon. "Coglione!"
"Take-a them upstairs." Gustavo says, still calm. His slight push spurs Peppino back onto his feet, you limp in his grasp. His heart is caught in his throat, and he feels like he can't take a breath. "We-a will handle things here."
"G-grazie."
Peppino stumbles upstairs, and kicks his door open to deposit you onto his couch. He bolts for his personal kitchen once you're wrapped in blankets, tearing through his cabinets for rosemary. You need tea, and you need garlic. He gathers both, plus a cool cloth for your fever.
"Pep?" You rasp. The cool touch of the cloth makes you shiver harder.
"Eat!" Peppino demands. You peel open your eyes in time to have something shoved into your mouth. You chew, cringing at the stark taste of garlic on your tongue. "Sei malato! Why did you-a not rest!?”
You grumble something, mouth stuffed with more garlic. Peppino sighs, touching your forehead. So hot, but the tea will help! His nonna always made it for him when he was sick, so it'll work here too.
Peppino huffs. He'll cure you if it kills him. And with his stress over all this? It just might.
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