I think the reason the 2000 Grinch adaptation works so well in gifsets is exactly the same reason it doesn’t work well as a movie. Like, yes, taken by itself, watching Carrey’s Grinch spend an entire scene rattling on about his unexamined self-loathing in increasingly implausible detail is funny as hell, but the problem is that the film’s tone never really varies all that much from that baseline. It’s just 105 uninterrupted minutes of pointlessly belligerent joylessness – which, to be fair, is a reasonably accurate reflection of what Christmas means to a lot of folks, but that doesn’t actually make it fun to watch.
Thesis: people who enjoy the 2000 Grinch adaptation enjoy it principally in the same way that the Grinch himself would enjoy it – i.e., as an exercise in masochism relieved by the knowledge that it’s hurting other people even more than it’s hurting you.
But what runestone is it connected to? And would it be safe for him to try to use? Shadow Weaver is hinted to be suffering negative health effects or be overly reliant on the Black Garnet.
But seriously, I love the idea he got a magical heart-shaped acessory at a second-hand store and put it on his armor without knowing its true power.
Fanfiction is not now nor ever will be a waste of time, uncreative, or automatically inferior to canon.
It is an invaluable tool that enriches fandom and allows authors to build their creative chops in a setting that encourages feedback and communal discussion.
In some cases, fandoms with disappointing canon material can be kept alive solely through the work of dedicated fan-authors, fan-artists, and other content creators.
Do not let anyone suggest that fan-work is without value.
So this is Icead! Icead is an icy enemy that is based around the concept of sadness. That is pretty cool! Pun may or may not be intended! What is unfortunately not cool (warm?) is how awkward-looking its name is! Now, its name isn’t pronounced all weird! It’s just “ice” + “sad” and rolls off the tongue exactly how you think it would, but I am worried that some people might read that and think “eye-seed!” And that is all wrong!
And when you pronounce Icead’s name wrong, that makes her cry. Her tears also subsequently freeze, because she is cold, which probably only makes her sadder! No fears, though, Icead! I’m sure that us Weird Mario Friends can help you out!
Obviously, “Icead” is the best combination of the words “ice” and “sad,” which means that we probably should shy away from those words. Let’s try to think of something else!
I’d say “Frostfallen” would be pretty good, but I don’t know how many people know the word “crestfallen,” so I might try something else. “Snowncast” doesn’t work at all, and neither does “Sorrsnowful.”
I think “Frostear” is probably the best bet, because you shed tears when you are sad, and people know what frost is! Now was that so hard?
See? She’s perking up already! …But now her name makes no sense! What’s the point of having “tear” in your name if you aren’t even sad?
Don’t worry, Frostear! Whenever you feel too glad, just remember that there’s only one adaptation of the Wayside School books, and it is painfully mediocre!
Ah, that’s better. We are truly miracle workers on this blog, now aren’t we?
I’m with the theory that shot consists of stunt doubles in-universe, but close enough.
Monsters and Stuff 