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chayfox's fanfiction! It'll make you reconsider your previous prejudices about what a man can do with a creative vision and syndicated characters.
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I was tagged by
asuraludu.
Here are the rules:
I don't respect rules! Do it if you want.
Eight little-known facts about myself:
1. I work at a call center dealing with educational financial aid, where my purpose is twofold: I troubleshoot all sorts of questions the reps have about tax law, federal loans, grants, etc., AND I take supervisor calls. Which essentially means I crush the souls of extremely ignorant, self-entitled people. Unless they're nice or something weird like that.
2. I can repair and maintain cars, but only if they're at least 50 years old.
3. Contrary to what some might think, I'm completely aware that I often rant overexcitedly about artwork I like. I'm kind of like the James Lipton of furry art.
4. I drink- on average- a gallon of iced tea every day. This is remarkable only if you don't know I live in Arizona.
5. I have a superiority complex.
6. I was lead guitarist in a punk band called "900 lb. Gorilla." Sometimes a friend who played trumpet would come over and join in, which caused us to temporarily transform into a ska band.
7. I have sexual thoughts about every single friend I acquire, nomatter how tertiary or casual. Despite this, I avoid being a creepy fuck about it. :)
8. I am unable to ever, given infinite time, solve a sliding block puzzle.
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Commissions:
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matthewbrandon
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waccoon [Planning]
3.
lmann [Paid, Coloring]
4.
artie
5.
minnieshoof
6.
milkjunkie [Paid, Sketching]
7.
shade1111
8.
badkera
9.
azarian [Paid, Planning]
10.
ancient_one
11.
oinuttah [Mission Comprete]
Read
chayfox's fanfiction! It'll make you reconsider your previous prejudices about what a man can do with a creative vision and syndicated characters.__Body__
I was tagged by
asuraludu.Here are the rules:
I don't respect rules! Do it if you want.
Eight little-known facts about myself:
1. I work at a call center dealing with educational financial aid, where my purpose is twofold: I troubleshoot all sorts of questions the reps have about tax law, federal loans, grants, etc., AND I take supervisor calls. Which essentially means I crush the souls of extremely ignorant, self-entitled people. Unless they're nice or something weird like that.
2. I can repair and maintain cars, but only if they're at least 50 years old.
3. Contrary to what some might think, I'm completely aware that I often rant overexcitedly about artwork I like. I'm kind of like the James Lipton of furry art.
4. I drink- on average- a gallon of iced tea every day. This is remarkable only if you don't know I live in Arizona.
5. I have a superiority complex.
6. I was lead guitarist in a punk band called "900 lb. Gorilla." Sometimes a friend who played trumpet would come over and join in, which caused us to temporarily transform into a ska band.
7. I have sexual thoughts about every single friend I acquire, nomatter how tertiary or casual. Despite this, I avoid being a creepy fuck about it. :)
8. I am unable to ever, given infinite time, solve a sliding block puzzle.
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Commissions:
1.
matthewbrandon 2.
waccoon [Planning]3.
lmann [Paid, Coloring]4.
artie 5.
minnieshoof 6.
milkjunkie [Paid, Sketching]7.
shade1111 8.
badkera 9.
azarian [Paid, Planning]10.
ancient_one 11.
oinuttah [Mission Comprete]
Re: 8: Many's the time in Professor Layton games when I had to look up the answer to a sliding-block puzzle online. :P
Every single friend?
And another piece of the puzzle has been discovered. ;)
Some interesting facts. Good to know.
liar.
What? It's true! I can't solve the sliding puzzles! They're tricky little bastards.
That is dangerous thinking though. Very dangerous. And awkward, yet hilarious.
wait, what?
...
BD YEEEEAAAH
Seph continues to be hilarious, btw. :]
Also, when did you learn how to fix cars? I had no idea you could be so mechanically inclined.
Well, I grew up on what could -almost- be considered a farm. It was more like a forest with an orchard. I was responsible for the growing and maintaining of I would estimate about 350 trees of varying types. Apples, oranges, peaches, pears, etc. But where I learned to fix cars was... I guess you could say my 'step-father.' He restored old cars and would always involve me in the process. The first car I ever drove was a 1962 Ford Falcon Station Wagon.
5) Pretty much face value, here. I have this underlying feeling that I'm more conscious of others' motivations than they are. Of course, I'm aware of it, and strive to overcome it, but it's difficult sometimes.
8) I can't even solve the 3x3 ones. T_T
>I get the same way with art and musicals.
7. I have sexual thoughts about every single friend I acquire, nomatter how tertiary or casual. Despite this, I avoid being a creepy fuck about it. :)
> I'm not alone XD
I can solve the ones in Professor Layton just fine, but any REAL Puzzle in Impossible.
Hahah, what's wrong with it?
You, on the other hand, are just sexually secure and good at ignoring that voice that tells it's wrong to think naughty thoughts about people. There's no ulterior motives to the thoughts, just pure perviness. I will say, though, that you're the first person I've met who manage to make entrenching your mind in the gutter cute. Must be that goofball thing, eh?
Oh, and here's a random fact about me: I never learned how to ride a bike.
I'm so corrupt, I'm pure! It's so nonsensical, it makes perfect sense.
About 7, That is awesome, at least someone was ballsy to say it.
There are "clubs" on FA for places, species, causes... There should be one for perverts. Only how would you define pervert?
There are two things at which I take offense, and let me emphasize that they don't apply to everything you do. I should also preface that, when I notice myself feeling offended by something you've done, I usually just ignore it... or rather, as well as I can having already looked at and/or read it. (That's the trouble with having the right to ignore art that offends you; by the time you know that it's offensive, you've already experienced it. It's a rather pointless "right.")
I should define what I mean by "offended," (and please feel free to disagree with my definition or use a different word.) When I look at some of your works or read some of your journal posts, I feel upset in a general sort of way, sometimes a little angry. This is accompanied by an impression that what I'm looking at or reading is bad, unacceptable, wrong. I find myself thinking something like, "Norithics shouldn't have done that." Offended is a word that I use to describe this experience.
- There's Gwen. I find her lack of puberty disturbing. I've read the back story; I'm aware that it and Gwen are fantasy. Even so, that a child would want to be used for an adult's pleasure in ways that would inevitably cause pain and distress, (because a child's body is simply not ready for sex), it makes me feel quite squeamish. The intellectual justification you provide in Gwen's back story doesn't help, it still feels wrong. That's why I don't normally click on the thumbnail if I recognize Gwen in one of your works.
And there are two other things about me that are related to Gwen that I think you'll find interesting. I'm lucky enough not to have been molested as a child myself; however, a good friend of mine was and he's publicly described how profoundly and destructively it affected him. (He wouldn't want my pity, but I can't help it.) That's why I feel certain that the sort of activity that Gwen seeks for research purposes would harm her. Also, I'm not offended by under-age nudity, nor by children touching each other, in photos or drawings. (I find that cute, actually.) I feel uncomfortable when it's put in a sexual context. (It occurs to me as I describe it that these feelings could be atavistic. And of course I disagree with Freud's interpretation that all touch is sexual; I think of that as a gross over-simplification.)
- Then there's the messages inherent in some of your artworks and journal posts. (If what follows seems convoluted, it's because I'm trying to be fair to both of us.) The opinions... let me stress again that I don't mean all of them... which these messages convey sometimes offend me. Some do not agree with values which I hold and which are important to me as they effect me or my needs directly. Others bring on the same squeamish feeling which I described above.
You could put it more simply that there are things you say with which I disagree and that would be accurate. I'm not sure that it would be appropriate however: in part, it seems dismissive; more importantly, you asked me to tell you what offends me about your art and I assume that you'd like to know why, in which context further detail is called for.
And speaking of context, there's one other thing that I'd like to point out. When I say that I'm offended by some of your art, (and journal posts), I don't mean to say that you should not be permitted to display or make them. (The friend whom I mentioned above probably would... in the case of Gwen at least... and I hope you understand his reasons. I'm not willing to go that far.) Please believe me, I do understand the difference between fantasy and reality, between my feelings and any objective interpretation of right and wrong. What I've described above are my experience of offense when viewing some of your art works. And again, let me emphasize that not everything you do offends me; to the contrary, most of your art is fun! (Having fun is something I value highly.)
There's one other thing I'd like to talk about, if you don't mind. Your art style reminds me of something that I can't quite remember. If it's not too much trouble, would you talk a little about your artistic influences? Oh, and sorry for taking up so much page space, but you did ask a complex question. (And in just three words!)
But anyway! How illuminating. I couldn't expect you to feel the exact same way I do about everything, that would be far too silly. It is intriguing that I seem to a lot of undertones you disagree with- makes me contemplative of them.
Gwen, I could only expect would offend some people. She's a concept that runs counter to everything we hold to be true by what's presented to us. Of course, she is pubescent, if just barely, but the distinction is important. And really, her purpose is not to sexualize a child, but rather, to force everyone to ask hard questions of themselves, like "What is the role of sexuality in a young person's life?", "How would the world deal with such a concept?" and "Can this be wrong if it's something that originated from her?"
So really, I'm not surprised at all that the things I say and do will cause conflict. They're practically designed to do this. While at the same time, I've been counseling people who were indeed molested and raped and all sorts of terrible things... and I don't wish them undue stress. That's why I try to label things properly.
But I guess my main point is... I bring them up because they're difficult concepts and I want people to actually think constructively about them.
Otherwise, I'm sure everyone suddenly feels quite complimented by 7 ;P
5 A wha?
7 ROFLMAO!!!
8 Death to puzzles! Burn 'em all!
NEVER!
The sheer thought of the concept boggles the mind.
You know, I don't believe that I could have possibly guessed that.
(Sorry, couldn't help myself. If it makes you feel better, I almost got a bloody nose trying to keep that rant to a minimum)
You have trouble with sliding block puzzles? Weird, I'd figure you'd have a talent for some of them. I practically crave little puzzles like that. (although sliding block puzzles in particular are a bitch)
900lb. Gorilla is an awesome band name!
Personally, I think you should be a little proud of #3 (that may not mean much coming from me, obviously. But I am indeed passionate about art)
As for #7...
I sincerely hope that ranting at someone over the internet counts as being even outside of the realm of tertiary.
Otherwise I may never be able to play TF2 the same again...
On the bright side, at least I'm aware of the superiority complex. =P
Dude, it's bizarre, I love every other kind of puzzle you can think of. I even solved Dracula's Riddle. But sliding block puzzles are just my riddle-kryptonite.
We thought so! Of course, we were awful.
Well I'm not gonna stop or anything! B)
Hooohoohoo, oh, Himax, you're my little plaything~
Kidding!
Or am I?
I'm not gonna bother mentioning that I'm straight --we all know and I'm not that sensitive over the matter.
Second:
Even if I WASN'T, I'm reasonably sure that I'd snap you clean in half in bed.
Seriously. No way could you satisfy me. ;)
You ain't got the guts to understand the type of emotional fortitude I require from someone in bed. Now I'm sure your boyfriend is very satisfied with you, and you him. I have no doubt that the intimate times you have with each other are very rich and fulfilling--especially with how often you talk about it.
But everyone has different needs and tastes. I've been following your work and arguing with you for so long because I really do respect you and think highly of your capabilities, values, and emotional strength. Butt I just don't think you've got what it takes to get a person like me in the sack.
For me, sex is a VERY personal and emotional experience, and is very heavily based on challenging my partner--and expecting the same. While some may rely upon lovemaking to escape from the intricacies of human emotion, I use it to emphasize the capacity for raw human nature.
Sex is meant to be a form of exercise which allows us to grow as mature adults (at least when done at its best).
That superiority complex you have would drive me to aggravate you beyond ANYTHING you think you are emotionally capable of handling. (that's not an insult)
(I drove my ex batty by challenging her desire for codependency. I think that may be why she left me)
I fuck like I fight--and for the same reasons. Oftentimes, it's hard to tell the difference.
You are quite simply not old enough or strong enough to be able to grasp what I would need and desire in bed. So go ahead any play your little games and tell yourself of all the dirty ideas you can come up with. I won't hold it against you to think of having me in bed anymore than I'd hold it against a young child to think that they could beat me in a fight.
Also, I take your little foible as quite a compliment--most folks have told me that I'm ugly and undesirable. It's done quite a number on my self-esteem.
Thank you. ;P
Do you still play any instruments?
Dracula's riddle? Never heard of it, but it seems pretty awesome. I think the answer to the first riddle is darkness, with the numbers corresponding to letters in the alphabet.
I'll look into it when I have more time available, thanks for the link!
Ahhhh, that was hysterical.
I'm trying to be good here, but:
I'm not gonna bother mentioning that I'm straight
Too late!
I'm reasonably sure that I'd snap you clean in half in bed.
most folks have told me that I'm ugly and undesirable. It's done quite a number on my self-esteem.
Do we see any links here in these claims? Just a little? Just saying. ;) Fraaagile~
Do you still play any instruments?
Sure. Just... not often enough. I need to give my guitar more love. Geez.
Last thought: Sliding block puzzles are awesome! o.o
One day, we shall get together with iced tea and fumble around with them until we complete them.
Or until one of us goes, "Look, I made these pieces look like a penis. Heheh."
4. gallon? o.o;;;;
7. suddenly makes me wonder if I should befriend you... pfft... XD
8. is not that hard, they are just tricky :P
I hate those sliding block puzzles, too! And yet, I love logic puzzles and sudoku.
Also, I know how you feel in #7, though for me, it's usually the characters drawn by friends and acquiantances.