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Watching Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron as a child: hehe horse movie
Watching Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron as an adult: holy shit how did the writing team get this past the propaganda filter
#also james baxter being a god of animation always#and dreamworks knowing their shit#G muses#but basically like#this movie portrays native americans in a graceful and respectful light#and US colonization as harsh and cruel#considering how bleached and sanitized US history books portray colonization#this is a very surprising thing to come across in media#even today (and this movie was made in 2002)#the soldiers are never given names#they're called 'sergeant' 'the colonel'#well there is murphy#but we're given the names of the characters who aren't a part of US colonization freely#like little creek and rain#The mustang also never gets a name but I think that's key#and also#the various restraints that get put on the mustang directly coincides with how much danger he's in#ALSO THEY STRAIGHT UP ANIMATED GUNS AND SHOOTING#LIKE YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET THOSE THINGS THROUGH A FILTER NOWADAYS#hey if you haven't watched Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron you should def go find it on youtube#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIx9KoYiM4A&list=PLe8znvUZU78oYvGU2Y8v9XfPTtX1VUMRH&index=1#hey go look at that very convenient url that leads to a playlist#go has fun everyone#the modern 'remakes' of this movie make me want to bite and rip and tear
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the morning (afternoon?) after this messy stunt. Floyd got off too easy in my opinion, but it's hard for Les to stay mad at him when he makes those sad pouting faces... 🤦
If you think Floyd's being really dumb at the start of this comic before getting a reality check, you have to take into account that he's madly lovesick and was feeling very smug atm; he's also a 15yo pop troll who thinks making out with someone means they're together now; and he assumed Les's sour mood was entirely the result of a nasty hangover...
P.S. They forgot about Hed lol (I almost forgot about him too, drew him just before posting lmao)
#trolls#dreamworks trolls#trolls floyd#trolls oc#les#hed#ex bandmates#my art#pop trolls curse in their kid friendly lingo but rock trolls curse normal-style#it's just facts#i don't think les is being honest about how much what floyd pulled really upset him#he is a victim of much abuse growing up and some shit fucks him up more than the regular person#but he also knows floyd had no malicious intent and is just a kid#so he rather bottles it up to not upset both of them even more#amazing coping and communication skills this one 🤙#he is trying his best tho#i can't tell if you guys can tell but he's basking in the sun in that one panel#trolls comic#this was a really fun way to explore les's character and their dynamic#also les and hed's dynamic#trigger warnings:#tw alcohol#tw smoking#les gives life advice then offers cigarettes uwu#also you know this dude's hair smells horrible if he stores cigarettes and koosh in there ksjfbsdkc
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An art student's ramble about Lobo from Puss In Boots
As y'all know I'm a visual artist so ofc I'm aware that a HUGE part of creating visual content is intentional. Like, chances are if you see something being made a certain way, there was thought behind it. There are references being made and/or this was done with a specific intent in mind.
So ofc the moment I saw THIS
I was like.... why?
Why why why?? Why the pose? Why is it so symmetric? Why the balance in all the scenes and his figure and design WHY??
(rambles about visuals, possibly grotesque imagery and talks about death, various gods, and tons of pictures BEWARE)
Then I realized HOW MANY REFERENCES to other Gods/omens of death The Wolf has??? Like:
Death. Straight up.
(I don't think I need to explain myself for this one...)
Kinda cool how they decided to include a more "scythe-looking weapon" at the end, only when Lobo decides to get serious. Kinda like he's becoming more "Grim Reaper-y" when he stops playing around. More on DW's choice of weapons for our edgy furry friend later honhonhon.
Big Bad Wolf
The universal, historical omen of death. Present in many stories like Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs to name a few. Always the ultimate symbol of evil (fun fact: Most old bedtime stories we know today are passed from generation to generation; by the time these were created and put to use, it's most likely they were either made to warn children not to wander off into the woods for fear of being eaten predators, or for the risk of running into criminals shunned out of society and who normally retreated into the forests since they had no other place to live and couldn't leave the fiefs.)
Wolves are also predators that chase their preys, and exhaust them before going in for the kill. Much how like he does during the movie.
Also, it's possible Lobo isn't even the true form of Death in this universe. It may very well be the form he adapted to scare off Puss in particular; because canine v.s. kitties amirite?
(this could also be a huge stretch but the dark patch of fur on his face reminds some people of a bird, which could be interpreted as a crow. i personally think it's just a design element to attract more attention to the face/make his eyes stand out more but i included it cuz why not).
El Silbón/El Silbador
"El Silbón" (The Whistler; also known as "El Silbador" in Colombia) is a legend from Venezuelan origin of a young man condemned to carry the bones of his father, whom he himself killed.
It is said if his whistle is to be heard, the more far away it is, the closer you are to your death.
Could also explain why the hell the Wolf is Latino LMAO. (Hearing him talk full sentences in Spanish scared me to Death haha get it? d-death)
Charon's Obol
The bribe for Charon, the ferryman who carried the soul through the river that divides life and death.
Osiris
This was one of the things I found interesting the most lmao. Like, I knew that pose reminded me of something...
I've read many people attribute this to Anubis, but from my research, it's actually not. This pose was used in sarcophagus by Pharaohs to resemble the God of the Underworld and Judge of the Dead, Osiris. What Osiris holds to his chest are a crook and flail.
Wikipedia offers the following explanation:
Traditionally crossed over the chest when held, they probably represented the ruler as a shepherd whose beneficence is formidably tempered with might.
In the interpretation of Toby Wilkinson, the flail used to goad livestock, was a symbol of the ruler's coercive power: as shepherd of his flock, the ruler encouraged his subjects as well as restrained them.
AND NOW WHAT I ACTUALLY WANTED TO TALK ABOUT!!!
Lobo's Symmetry
Okay this is a purely personal take, but am I the only one who found it incredibly interesting how balanced and symmetric his design is?
A rule of thumb when designing interesting-looking characters is to say fuck you to symmetry and balance. It usually works for a much more exciting silhouette and generates more visual interest. However, in Wolf's case, they made a ton of effort to make him look extremely symmetric.
His face doesn't have any distinct marks that separate one side from the other.
His cloak is a triangular shape that converges somewhat in the middle (the only element that breaks the overall perfect sillhouette).
And they went out of their way to divide the Grim Reaper's signature scythe into two: Which he usually holds to his sides, almost at the same height. Like, why would they? Why bother to do all that?
WELL WHY DON'T WE ASK OUR KINGS OF SIMMETRY THEMSELVES, HUH?
T h e E g y p t i a n s (insert papyrus font here)
Symmetry is usually seen as the ultimate form of perfection. It is unachievable by most human standards, so it is notably known for causing feelings of detachment to a figure, even if it is recognizably human.
If you had a person who was entirely, perfectly symmetrical on both sides of their face, changes are, the uncanny valley effect would be triggered. Try grabbing a picture of a person's face, flip one of its sides and connect it with the other....... Looks weird, right?
The uncanny valley effect is normally used to depict images of deities and the like, because it usually instills the most literal form of 'fear of God'. Something that is so perfect that, by its presence alone, it makes you feel awkward.
The same principle is used by architects in churches even today: The more other-wordly, detached but still recognizably human you get, the more a person is made to feel powerless and awkward. Thusly, easier to control.
In summary, Wolf's design is made to look as symmetric and balanced as possible because he's supposed to feel other-worldly, even before we find out who he is. He's supposed to resemble something unachievable by human standards because he's not human. He's supposed to look out of place because he's Death. Straight up.
Every aspect of Lobo's design is sooo carefully thought out I just LOVE IT. Like have you noticed how his eyes stop giving off light during the scene we find out he's actually DEATH???
I JUST-- I LOVE THE WORK DREAMWORKS PUT IN THIS CHARACTER. I LOVE HOW HE'S JUST SIX MINUTES INTO A 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES MOVIE AND HE SOMEHOW STILL STOLE THE SHOW. I LOVE HOW YOU SPEND EVERY MINUTE GLUED TO THE SCREEN, ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED OF WHEN YOU'LL HEAR THAT STUPID WHISTLE NEXT.
Edit: I don't understand why, but Tumblr is fucking with the formatting and I've been trying to fix it, but I can't. It's genuinely upsetting me lmao but yeah. I promise it looks better when it's in my drafts but the moment I save it, it justttttt does whatever it wants. I'm so sorry!
Edit: I THINK I FIXED IT GUYS say THANK YOU to fumbling with HTML, fucking everything right up to the point where the post itself doesn't know what to do and gives up with my ass like "OKAY OKAY I'LL FIX THIS MYSELF GOD"
#I'm not a furry BUT#That's the worst sentence I've ever written in my life but HEAR ME OUT OKAY#I'm not a furry but I'd LOVE to rub Lobo's belly#HE LOOKS LIKE A DOGGYYYYYY!!#He triggers my monkey brain who sees a fluffy canine-like creature and thinks OHHHH WHO'S A GOOD BOOOOYYY //intense belly rubs#Makes me wanna scratch behind his ears when they flop around after he removes his hood HE LOOKS SO CUTEEEE#When he's not like....... Looking into my soul through the screen that is#dreamworks#dreamworks animation#puss in boots#puss in boots 2#puss in boots the last wish#puss in boots death#puss in boots wolf#puss in boots lobo#angi rambles filth#No one's gonna read this shit I already know#But I needed to get all this out of my system#And I don't wanna spam my friend Lunxi's DMs even though it's HER HUSBAND I'm gushing about#DEADLYROCKET SHIPPER HASTA LA MUERTE ÑAÑAAÑÑAÑA
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Something, something...about missing comfort
#you know that feeling of longing for something unattainable?#It's kinda like this#I really like the difference between him and his past self#this shit hurts#(also I'm planning a lil something after this hehehhe I'm just polishing it a bit)#trolls#dreamworks trolls#john dory#trolls 3#trolls band together#trolls john dory#trolls au#sorry if it's a bit messy. didn't find the energy to polish this up a bit...
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more Crystal Clay AU (au by the fantastic @warning-heckmouth) thoughts once again cause my brainworms wont stop just listen hear me out-
Clay's smart as hell, he basically forced himself to be a nerd post-band breakup so like...picture with me,,,Clay pitting Velvet and Veneer against each other,,,straining their relationship by just sewing those liiiiil seeds of doubt anytime they're alone with him,,,,or just bringing up "totally real" things they said to make em look like liars
after all. hes the fun one. the dumb silly fun one! Who's gonna think he's got the capacity to lie?
im just sayin Clay's gotta have a mean streak somewhere in that heart of his that "Hm. John" that MEANT SOMETHING-
#masky says#trolls dreamworks#crystal clay au#trolls clay#clay trolls#listen okay listen i just think he could be mean and evil back at the already mean and evil twins#the vibe of the brothers getting captured and the show happening-#-and velvet and veneer are just at each others throats for the spotlight they think the others trying to steal like listen#LISTEN I HAVE A VISION I HAVE THOUGHTS THEY MAKE SENSE TO ME#clay literally making it so they're the reason for their own downfall#not by Floyd's gentle reminders that veneer can be better#but by just pitting them against each other till they were willing to burn the other to the GROUND to win#floyd had his strategy clay has his lets all be respectful of that :)#hes so gentle with veneer agreeing with his plights and gently mentioning how its so strange velvet never agrees with his FANTASTIC ideas#while with velvet he's not dumb he knows she's good at her shit#so he works WITH her shit. he pretends to fall for her sobstories n such and talks about how veneer always said she was just so cold#that she could NEVER show so much emotion!#its those lil seeds of doubt yknow?
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Look. I know it doesn’t make sense. But I think it’s funny okay?
Anyway, JD is a whore and Laguna is his illegitimate daughter lmaoo I mean it’d explain her differing design with the other techno trolls
#he was gone for 20 yr who knows what this man was up to#obviously she takes more after her other parent#like pls it’s just really funny to think about jd finding out there’s other species of trolls#but not saying shit to anyone and just straight up sleeping with(harmonizing?) with them#and having a kid he didn’t stay around to even know about#trolls#trolls dreamworks#trollstopia#trolls headcanons#trolls john dory#trolls jd#laguna tidepool
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Is it just me or is it just super uncanny how much JD looks like Rowan? Or the fact that he wears goggles? Or that Spruce has purple hair?
Like, dude it's so uncanny. Your version is so accurate it's actually impressive.
NONONO BECAUSE YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT like- this was my most honest reaction when I watched Band together
Like "What in the hell is Rowan doing here-"
#When I saw JD I I lost my shit#then I saw the googles and I lost it even more#everyone asked if there was fanfic and I said “no” you know LYING#branch trolls#dreamworks trolls#rbbtrolls#rosewillow#rowanbasil#trolls#rose willow#rillow#trolls band together#trolls world tour#trolls john dory#bruce trolls
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We should have gotten a full version of Eclipse of the heart in trolls 1.
Like, think about it, the first part is sung by younger Branch then when it gets to the first Once Upon a Time it's older Branch singing.
#it would have been the saddest shit ever#but it would go so fucking hard#but it will never happen#and i have to live knowing that#dreamworks trolls#trolls branch#branch trolls#trolls#trolls band together#trolls world tour
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Love how the animation physics in Trolls 1 was used to apply cute, subtle lil floppy wiggles to their ears and also to make Guy Diamond's fat fucking ass jiggle. They really didn't have to but. They did
#specifically talking abt that one promo where he does the splits#yknow the one.#you slap that shit and it moves like jelly#i need to know what his rig looks like. what the weight painting looks like#sorry you had to read any of these words😔#dreamworks trolls#guy diamond#castortxt
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I can’t with the Trolls community on TikTok I just saw someone in the comments of a video saying “how did Spruce turn into that??” like babe get on Poppy’s level in front of God and her boyfriend she called Bruce a dilf 
#dreamworks trolls#trolls bruce#trolls poppy#trolls band together#nix explanation#AND SHES RIGHT#i can’t post this on tiktok bc my dad follows me and i know he’ll say some dumb shit#in person#it’s just like the ppl on here talking about old men amd showing like. someone who is 30
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Dreamworks should do what Nick did and make a Smash Bros clone. Imagine the possibilities of Shrek beating the shit out of Boss Baby. Hiccup and Toothless tag teaming to roast Will Smith Fish into a delicious seafood dinner. Moses and the power of God vs Po and the power of Kung Fu. The Penguins of Madagascar 4 v 1 ing Puss in Boots. Spirit the horse trampling at least ten Trolls to death. It's a bloodbath. But a beautiful one.
I need it now, Dreamworks
#it doesnt even have to be good just funny#i know there are crossover kart racers but those arent the same#give me a smash bros clone with a shit stitched together storyline bc i think the idea of these worlds all colliding is really funny#where is the epic dreamworks crossover we all deserve#dreamworks
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y’all have no idea how much i need content of roxanne and minion bonding and being in-laws from guide to defending your city
#i need to hear roxanne and minion refer to each other as ‘my sister-in-law’ and ‘my brother-in-law’ or else#let me see minion being happy he has someone other than megamind to talk to and listen to whatever he has to say#let me see minion telling roxanne stories about megamind and roxanne getting to learn more about her bf#let me see them make inside jokes with each other and laugh at megamind who doesn’t understand what they’re laughing at#let me see roxanne and minion being chaotic little shits together!! they deserve it!!#megamind being happy to see his girlfriend and best friend getting along#even if it isn’t shown i want at least mentions or implications#let me get that delicious delicious found family!!! dreamworks knows they a master of that trope!!#megamind’s guide to defending your city#roxanne ritchi#minion#megamind#boba babbles
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Having a Renaissance of dragon loving
#dnd is the secret 4th thing#i know there's way more dragon media but i'm picky as fuck#httyd#how to train your dragon#dreamworks dragons#the dragon prince#tdp#wow#warcraft#world of warcraft#dragonflight#DRAGONS#HOLY SHIT DRAGONS
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#puss in boots#puss in boots 2#puss in boots the last wish#the last wish#death#death puss in boots#no but seriously#the second I knew what it was that fuckin whistle put me on edge#this fucker is the best dreamworks villain since Lord Shen#actually this whole movie might be dreamworks's best since KFP2#I'll have to rewatch it and reflect on it and have it in my life for a while longer before I know for sure#but seriously holy shit this film is amazing#go see it if you haven't#it is worth every penny
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branch was lowkey kinda making sense in that one part in the first trolls movie because okay I get it singing helps you relax poppy but like. homeboy was trying to sleep why are you singing
#stupid shit#I’m a poppy defender till the day I die but#girl we gotta start learning how to read a room#like think of the song in your head or something if you know that he doesn’t vibe with singing#or you know acknowledge the fact that I think a good chunk of trolls probably don’t sing themselves to sleep?#or at least ASK HIM if it’s okay if you can sing a little to help you go to sleep#BUT I’m only dreamworks to an extent so#I dunno#still love you poppy
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god no one speak to me about this au i am fucking INSANE about it im so crazy stupid insane i cant-
cult leader creek au belongs to @idkwhatimdoingherebutyuh + @corvidclaws
#masky says#doodles#trolls dreamworks#trolls viva#trolls clay#trolls creek#cleek#creek x clay#people need to see the appeal of this ship or i'll go fucking bonkers crazy insane#learning clay is manipulated by creek has me fucking crazy#you know smart boy clay is gonna spot that shit a mile away and hes got his doubts about creek's ancestor shit#but mmm the energy of clay just LETTING himself be used cause he misses being loved#creek really out here using love bombing for toxic yaoi reasons no one speak to me i love this au
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