So I'm kind of writing this in my iPhone because it is going to be a crazy night but gosh darn it I said I would post every Thursday and I'm sick of being a liar! I am fresh out of quick article ideas that don't involve me posting a bunch of pictures, so how about we make a deal? I will write about whatever you guys want. Just post your idea to my twitter @ThePatchwrkNerd and use #williethepup I will put all the suggestions in a hat and chose one at random. I might even make a video about it!
Rules!
1. Keep it clean. I'm fine with swearing but nothing dirty please!
2. Nothing mean, I will not write about why so and so sucks....unless its Michael Bay
3. Have fun! More than one suggestion is welcomed!
Sooooooo.....I have been home from work (for once) because I have had a combo of the throw-ups and the grinding stomachs that have made my day somewhat difficult. That being said, it's hard to must up the energy for any deep, insightful articles this week. I, however, am determined to get back to some form of writing schedule even though I'm 90% sure most on my followers have stopped reading. I have no one to blame but myself for not making the time that is need to keep a blog going. All I can do it move forward and try to be better. So here is my attempt at an article even though I'm ready to pass out. I give you pictures of my pup, Willie!!!!
I suffer for my art <3
Donut Dog <3
We call this his laundry basket. It's actually his kennel condensed for travel
Introducing something that was going to be a youtube show but, due to my limitations as an editor, we are going to instead enjoy in text format! Welcome to Down the Tubes! This is where I talk about a collection of youtube videos, youtubers, or youtube trends I enjoy! We are starting my series the best way I know how....with ponies.
WAIT WAIT WAIT!
Before all of you anti-pony people go get into your cars and drive off the nearest cliff, give me a chance to explain myself. One, this is about MLP parody. Two, this is something the whole family can enjoy. Well... the whole family minus the the kids. Don't show these videos to your kids unless you enjoy seeing them cry. Which I'm sure some of you darling sickos do.
I got started watching Hotdiggedydemon around the time I started really falling for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I was frequently on youtube not only to listen to whatever song from the show was stuck in my head, but to find anything pony related created by fans. If you can't appreciate the show, you can at least have the heart to appreciate the dedication and creativity of it's fans. None so much as delivers that sidesplitting creativity the same way Hotdiggedydemon does in his .Mov series.
It all started with a lot of apples.
I wish I got a recording of other Alex watching this video for the first time. I have never seen anyone laugh so hard in all of my life. Apple.mov is strange, random and sincerely funny. It takes something as simple and stupid as a pony eating what is medically defined as "a shit ton of apples" and turns it into the same random humor you would find in a nostalgic Ren and Stimpy cartoon....but with less butt touching.
Dress.mov explores the the type of pony you would expect Rarity to be on her worst of days. It also introduces the story arc that remains for the rest of the season of Discord, the god of chaos, destroying Equestria and Twilight Sparkle needs the "helements or armory" to fix things. Our first stop is a search through the generous Rarity's boutique where rev-o-luuuu-tion is about to begin. Also, more bad times for Paco!
I'm not going to play favorites. I am an honest reviewer who can look past my bias towards Fluttershy being the best pony and objectively look at this series. With that said. This is the best episode of the series. Just....just watch it. You won't be able to stop quoting it. I know other Alex and his friend sure as hell haven't been able to ever since he showed them this after I showed it to him. Watch it now. Just remember to stay out of my shed.
Ever feel like Twilight Sparkle was a pretentious nag? WELL I HAVE AN EPISODE FOR YOU! A lovely combination of Twilight not being as smart as she thinks she is combined with Spike constantly cracking one liners while embracing his favorite addiction "cough" smoking pot "cough" we see an episode that is sure to make you giggle.
"I think I'm getting my period."
Enough said.
Who knew that a series full of a bunch of drunk and disgusting ponies could have such an epic ending worthy of a Meatloaf album cover? Don't get me wrong, the dastardly vulgar humor you know and love is still intact, but with a polish that show Hotdiggedydemon obvious grew as an artist throughout the series. Though this episode might not be the funniest (....sheddddddddd) it certainly is the best in terms of technical achievement. The art is just plain beautiful and you can't help but have a little heartstring pulled by this final story.
Overall the .mov series is something any pony or non-pony lover can enjoy. It has a fun sense of humor combining inside jokes with fresh material to captivate any eager viewer. Don't pass this up because it's ponies. Who knows, it might just be your gateway drug into a crazy world of technicolor ponies.
So I have been abscent for a while (again) and I'm starting to discover I freeze up when I'm obligated to talk about something. So for now, all articles are going to be a pleasant surprise. Keep in mind though, I will make sure to update once a week, probably Thursday or Sunday. With that said, let's babble about youtube!
I watch more youtube than a normal person should. Some might call it an addiction, others an antidrug but me, I call it ernest (Jontron joke). So I thought I'd share some of the videos I've watched more times than I've ever wanted to admit. Some are just too funny to only watch once. Others get stuck in my head so much so that rewatching is the only means I have to combat my brain. I hope you enjoy, watch, love, and then curse my name when these songs pop into your dreams and 3:00 a.m. and you wake screaming, "CURSE YOU PATCHWORK!"
Who's in the mood for a catchy, adorably morbid song?! I AM! A funny little tune born in Australia, Dumb Ways to Die will make you smile no matter how hard you try to acknowledge how horrible it is. And even if it is meant to be educational, you'll not feel tricked. Instead you will 100% of the time say, "WHY DON'T WE HAVE COMMERCIALS THIS AWESOME IN AMERICA?!?!?!"
Ever wonder what happend to your favorite Disney gals after they road off into the sunset? Forget about their terrible sequels, this song got the facts straight! Ranging from horrible, to unfortunate, to just plain tragic, you can't help but really feel this is probably what would have happened to these girls after all their "dreams came true".
Warning: The next time you hear, "Under the Sea", "Prince Ali", "Bonjour", or "Colors of the Wind" you will find yourself replacing the lyrics with the ones from this song.
You've been warned.
Ladies of Rap: TV Moms (ft. Aimee Teegarden & Jason Horton)
Oh if ever there were ladies who rapped after my own heart, these awkward kids would be it! Starring some of my favorite tv moms, I can't help but smile, laugh, and thank god I'm not pregnant.
Ignorance is Bliss
By: Jellyfish
Apparently this strange little gem originated from Newgrounds but its original video has all but vanished. I don't fully understand why they are talking about Bowser becoming an oil tycoon, but I'm too busy singing along to over think it. Maybe they are confusing you to prove their point, ignorance IS bliss!
I've never been a fan of sexualizing women to sell a product or to quickly get the attention of gamers. Dang it though this song is so catchy and clever I can look past the skimpy dresses and see it for what it is, a funny play on words taking about the age old battle of the consoles. This was made before the Xbox 101 and Playstation 87 so don't freak out about it being outdated. Ps: the ending is soooo true!
Perhaps it's fitting that two of my choices features the ever-so-radiant Dodger! The funny thing is that although she stars in both Turn Me On and The Eevee Song, this is not content from either of her channels. I will have to amend that with a indeph look as this lovely lady at another time. I remember when I was a little girl (who watched pokemon everyday after school) I really liked Eevee. But when my older sister declared eevee was her favorite pokemon I just had to be different and forgot about my furry friend. All these years later this song make me laugh and sing along like I've always known the words. I think you will me singing along too, before long!
Why do we make art? You could say we make because we must. I, though, make it hoping that someday it will be the loan means to my survival. ----A Love Letter to Myself
We have finally come to a piece of art that has a deep, personal connection with me on so many levels. I admire the story of Mad Love not only for its introspection on the character Harley Quinn, but for the tragic, cautionary tale it spins about falling in and out of love. Mad Love is the graphic novel and episode of Batman: The Animated Series that recalls the past history of Harley Quinn, how she became who she is, and what her actions did to influence her current Gotham status.
In short, (You can watch the episode for all the details) Harley Quinn reflects on how she ended up with the Joker despite having a successful career as a psycholgist. Amongst her flashbacks she is trying to find a way to both impress Mr. J and finally take care of her bat problem after many botched attempts to get Batman. We see the tragic tale of how Ms. Quinn worked as the Joker's dedicated psychologist whose compassion turned to obsession until she finally freed the Joker from Arkham Asylum and began her life of crime. At the end of the episode, Harley successfully captures Batman and plans to take care of him so her and Mr. J can finally live happily ever after. For a moment we think she is going to finally rid Gotham of the caped crusader until through some batty tricks the Joker arrives and would rather frown for all eternity than see his girlfriend get his kill. We proceed to Batman getting free, the Joker escaping, and poor Harley being pushed out of a window by the man she thought she loved.
The episode closes with a badly injured Harley reflected on her mistakes with the Joker. She vows to herself that she will never fall for his tricks again. Just as she is about to rest she looks over to her nightstand. On top it is a is a rose with a message: Feel Better Soon. - J.
Since this is the internet, I'm not to afraid of getting personal. I sort of see throwing any sort of thought into the internet much the same as throwing it into space. There are so many other stars out there, burning so brightly. What chance do you even have of your own light being seen? With that said, I have struggled with my self-esteem for a handful of years now. I identify with Harley because she is a strong, confident girl that lets the opinions of others nearly cripple her to the point of destruction. Her actions in this episode come from trying to get someone's attention, instead of to push herself forward. That reminds me of why I even bother to write or make videos on the internet. Do I do it to propel my own self worth? Or do I do it in the hopes that someone in this troll filled void will hear me, find my work inspiring, and remind me that this isn't just for nothing.
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a writer. There were no other careers I thought about because I was going to be a writer. Nothing was going to stand in my way. Now here I am, 23 years of age, working a job I absolutely hate and writing nearly nothing. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by this lack of success that I freeze up. Half the time my blog posts are late because I stare at the computer screen, realizing that nothing I write is going to be anywhere near as good as other bloggers and writers out there. What is the point in writing if it is not going to be the best?
And then I slap myself upside the head (as I often have to do).
Rereading my own words provides the most beautiful of wake up calls. My words will never be the best. Any and all of my art will never be the best, but that does not make it unworthy of the creation. Creating is done out of the sheer need to do so. We must not make in the name of becoming note worthy or to satisfy some need for attention. No, we must create because we must. Of course it is necessary to want to please an audience. There would be no point to posting my writing if I stopped caring what all of you think. I must not expect the worst for it though. When I see that my post has only reach a handful of people, I cant let that get me down. When you put a painting on the wall and only a few people stop to look at it, don't assume it is ugly. Do what you love in the hope that others will love it too, but do not do it to make others love you. Harley is a clear example of that.
Now I just remember the cautionary tale of darling Harley Quinn and not let my epiphany be cast aside for repeating a dangerous cycle.
Next week, more Harley! Two blogs a week coming soon.
Here we are! It is 2014 and with a new year comes new goals for this site! Not only do I plan to make more youtube videos on my channel, but I also am going to be more faithful to my writing schedule. I know I have struggled to remain consistent in the past (due to work and life and such) but I feel that this is going to be the greatest year yet for all of my rambles, babbles, and content creation. So what better way to start this year off than by keeping a promise I made in my Harley Quinn article I did a few months ago. Ladies and gents, in honor of my favorite Gotham Siren, this is Harley Quinn Month!
Do us a favor? More Harley, please!
Our first stop is going to begin at the beginning (that some mighty fine English, I say ya'll!) combined with the slickest history report you ever did saw (there goes that college edu-ma-cation of mine again).
Once upon a time there was a scene in Batman: The Animated Series in an episode titles "Joker's Favor" where the writers decided that the Joker was going to pop out of a cake and cause his usual havoc. Along the way someone declared it might be too odd for the Joker to pop out of said cake (even though this is the JOKER we are talking about) and thought a female companion might be a better fit for the duty. The female character was added, but inevitable the Joker was not to be upstaged and he was put back in his rightful place of popping from out the cake. The lovely lady still stuck around for the entire duration of the episode and her place in the world of Gotham City was forever planted. She put on her gleeful jester costume and snuggled close to her puddin', ready to take on the world! Yes, that is how our darling, Harley Quinn, was born.
It is fair to say that Paul Dini (writer, producer, and editor of Batman: The Animated Series) is the father of this beloved lady. Although she was only planned to be a one time character, Harley left such an impression that she was permanently placed in the rogues gallery as not only the Joker's on and off girlfriend, but as her own leading lady. Her voice was originally done by Arleen Sorkin and has since been voiced by Tara Strong in Batman: Arkham City. Throughout all of her adaptations she has been able to hold her own amongst the many memorable characters in the Batman universe. There were even several episodes of the cartoon in which she was the featured character. Additionally, fans have developed such a strong love for her, that there are many creations to show off her back story and give her time in the spotlight.
Next week we will dive in the story that really brought Harley into the light, her back story as seen in the comic and television episode by the same name, "Mad Love".
