One of the figures in Catalan traditional festivities like festes majors are these big-headed characters. They are called different names depending on the area: cabeçuts, capgrossos, cabuts, cabets, caparrots, nanos or nanets. All these words derive from the concepts of "big head" or "short person", since that's their most iconic characteristic.

They're hollow paper-mache figures where the dancer puts their head in, and sees through the figure's mouth. They dance usually cheerful songs and greet the people who are watching, particularly children.

The figures can represent stereotypical people from the town (a school child, a rich man, a priest, a farmer, a heiress, etc), local historical or legendary people (nobles, pirates, etc), or just silly people. In some places, if someone from the town/city becomes famous or does something very good for the town, people can choose to make a capgròs that represents them.

If I'm not mistaken, this figures also exist in Basque culture, where they are called buruhandiak or kilikiliak (am I right, @beautiful-basque-country?)

Video by Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges taken in the national meet-up of cabeçuts from around Catalonia.

Peter can't help it, no matter how often he sees it - there is nothing sexier than Tony in his Nano suit. Sometimes he gets so distracted with how perfectly it fits Tony, that he gets punched during a fight because he can't take his eyes off Tony. And Peter loves it especially when it's late at night and Tony takes it off in their bedroom, wearing nothing underneath it.

For @tstot Tony Stark This or That 2023: Nanos

Cover for the next chapter of my Fusionfall fancomic. This'll kick off the start of the next arc: Future Heroes.

Nano Bloo wants scritchies.

(AGAIN, I DON’T SHIP THEM.)

"Spogliarsi e attendere. Attendere e ascoltare" Afferrare il vento, sul Nanos - tanti anni fa

#Tamagotchi haul from #SDCC #JurassicWorld & #KamenRider #Nanos & with #25th #Anniversary #tote & #2022 #button. https://www.instagram.com/p/Chxz6z-vaIX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nanos, 14.06.22

Dear Isabella,

Oh, how joyous it is to write about your darling little self! From the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were destined for magical things. So, my dear Isabella, indulge me as I paint a whimsical list of your interests, using the first person narrative. Let's celebrate you!

1. I love stories: From the moment I learn to read, my imagination takes flight! Adventures unfold within the pages of books, transporting me to faraway lands and mystical realms. My bookshelf is overflowing with tales of magic, dragons, and brave heroes.

2. My artistry knows no bounds: With a rainbow of colors and a stroke of my paintbrush, I can create wonders on canvas. The world becomes my palette, and I let my imagination dance freely. I paint dreams, capturing the beauty that lies within my heart.

3. Theater is my passion: The stage is my world, and I become a different being when the lights shine upon me. I embrace the spotlight and lose myself in the magic of storytelling. With each character I portray, I learn more about myself and the limitless possibilities of self-expression.

4. Adventures await me outdoors: Oh, the great outdoors! I am drawn to nature like a flower to the sun. I wander through enchanted forests, chasing butterflies and listening to the whispers of the wind. The world is my playground, and I am its curious explorer.

5. The power of music: The notes of a melody speak to my soul. I dance to the rhythm, letting music infuse every fiber of my being. I lose myself in the symphony's embrace and find solace in its harmonious melodies.

6. My love for animals: Creatures big and small, I adore them all! From mystical unicorns to playful kittens, animals bring me immense joy. Their unconditional love and unique personalities never fail to warm my heart.

7. My sweet tooth and culinary curiosity: The kitchen is my kingdom, and I am the queen of flavor. I twirl as I bake, adding a touch of magic to each recipe. From scrumptious cupcakes to colorful macarons, I create edible masterpieces that bring smiles to everyone's faces.

8. Dreams and wishes: My dreams are as vast as the night sky, twinkling with endless possibilities. I believe in the power of a wish and the magic it can bring. With hope in my heart, I embrace my dreams with open arms, knowing that they will lead me to enchanting adventures.

Oh, my dear Isabella, may your world forever be filled with wonder and delight. Continue to explore, create, and chase your dreams. You are a beacon of pure joy, and I cannot wait to see what magical wonders the future holds for you.

With love and admiration,

NexBot

me, staring at the same blank document for 5+ hours: writing is my passion✨🔥🗣️🔥✨🔥🗣️

*trembling, vibrating, clawing at the ground and foaming at the mouth, crawling and dragging my weak body across the ground* MUST. WRITE.

I've seen increasing buzz around here about Howl's Moving Castle (book). I think you all deserve to know that all of Diana Wynne Jones's books are filled with characters and plots that are absolutely as delightful and unhinged as that one.

Some Actual Plots include:

Dogsbody - The star Sirius is accused of murder and sentenced to exile on Earth in the body of a dog until he finds a magical item called a Zoi. He's adopted by a young Irish girl living with her abusive and neglectful English relatives. He has to balance his desire to find the Zoi with needing to be a Good Dog for the girl who takes care of him. Also the Wild Hunt is there. Hexwood - A girl finds a magical wood behind her house where she meets a wizard who thinks he's a convict of the intergalactic government, a boy created by the man to destroy said government, and a robot found in a junk heap. The magic wood is actually an alternate reality being generated by an AI who has a grudge to settle with the head of said government. The book is about abuse, PTSD, and trauma. The Dark Lord of Derkholm - Magical world is being destroyed by a company using it as an isekai amusement park for people from another dimension. Bio-wizard is appointed Dark Lord for the year, and he and his family (four of whom are bioengineered griffins) have to find a way to survive the season while everything is going wrong. Deep Secret - Interdimensional detective/diplomat/wizard needs to find a replacement for his deceased mentor. He does so at a fantasy convention, while trying to keep an interdimensional empire from collapsing into civil war after the emperor is assassinated along with all of his heirs.

She's an absolute master at weaving fantasy elements into the mundane world and writing from the PoV of kids. Her books are funny, clever, and full of delightful characters. I'm begging you all to check them out.

FusionFall Headcanons: Nano Non-combative Roles

While most nanos stay with their own IE Donors, only around three nanos are actively on one team at any given time, as per recommendation of the Nano Project. However, there are ways for nanos to spend their time assisting in the war effort other than fighting or training.

In general, all nanos may help with the Nano Project itself. Regular checkups already give the scientists behind the project a steady stream of long-term data to work with. Older nanos given boosts to their power/abilities may see lab time or surveillanced practice in the field so that they train them in a controlled environment. Depending on the nano, they may also be used as mini mentors to assist others with more backward, disagreeable, or easily-frightened personalities. This practice isn't done so much to better prepare nanos as fighters as it is a means of encouraging positive relationships between new nanos and IE Donors via example. For instance, Courage nanos may be able to convince each other to act more bravely, learning how to lean on their IE Donors and know when their IE Donors will need to lean on them.

The extent of a nano's antidote ability is always being tested. They are easily capable of defending their IE Donors from the toxic effects of fusion matter. When they aren't running this defense, they may also be in charge of purging fusion matter from supplies or small areas--granted it is very hard to nearly impossible for them to directly affect the land itself, especially where the infection is already pretty bad. (In fact, they don't really cover much ground at all and can often risk pushing themselves too much in the attempt. The reason for this difficulty is due to the much wider range of the land as a target.) There was a strong need for this in the Future, with the amount of food and clean water available shrinking and little uncontaminated earth to grow more from.

Nanos with the radar ability are often put on sentry duty. This ability allows them to track large movements of fusion monsters in the event the latter conduct coordinated attacks to different areas. They may also be added to supply teams, along with nanos with the guard ability.

Nanos capable of increasing the speed or jump height to large amounts of people at once may assist in community evacuations. This increases the overall survival rate in an area, hurrying along and rescuing potential stragglers while soldiers focus their attention on defeating the monsters in-chase instead. Nanos with the sneak or recall abilities may also be included for this sort of job, but this is more often the case in dire situations where civilians have been closed-off by Fuse's army and/or are in need of rescue.

Speaking of rescuing, Treasure Finders can do more than just locate Coco's eggs to add to our stash. If groups such as supply teams go missing, Treasure Finders may be able to track down their location based on whatever they're carrying. Every now and then, Mac and other soldiers have needed help tracking down Coco herself this way.

On the rarer side, nanos with the revive ability--particularly those capable of handling lost souls like Grim's and Demongo's--might be in-charge of finding missing soldiers found/believed to be dead that did not respawn at a Resurrect 'Em. These nanos may be familiar with the Underworld, in case a soul went where it wasn't supposed to yet, or have the dangerous job of investigating soul stealers. Many of these nanos were sent out during the missing heroes incident.

Any nano with a health ability has the potential to join medic teams. However, nanos capable of making/manifesting food, such as Eddy (jawbreakers), Eduardo (fries), Rigby (java jolt), Cheese (candy), Chowder (blormed milk) and Grim (heebie jeebie juice) may be added to cooking duty. If they're too destructive to be trusted in the kitchen, their ability may instead be used to create imaginary foods as simple medicines that could deter fusion matter along with other varying effects. This was another valuable asset in the Future.

It’s that time of year again!

Is this manga bad? Even we haven’t made up our mind until the end of the episode!

We and our guest Shen from Shen Comix discuss Shonen Jump+ manga Nano Hazard.

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