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Branch ([personal profile] branchifer) wrote in [community profile] longestnight2023-10-07 06:01 am

Fandom's Come Knocking

Okay, did you guys know people in this world make stuff of some of us? Apparently the yetis make toys of us on their own if none exist but also imitate ones that do exist if kids want them.

[Branch is hopping along a table of merch that is meant to mimic exactly the merch of him in stores. A lot of it is actually bigger than he is. He shows off the dolls with his tiny little wrist comm. They look even weirder at that perspective.]

Now that I know they're not ritual effigies, the toy thing is kind of funny. Weird, but funny.

Look at this. Look.

[He holds up his comm so the camera picks up some absolutely hideous toys.]

Like, who is this guy? I wouldn't even know who this was if it wasn't labeled with my name. Like, some random guy from the village maybe. I've never dressed like that in my life.

[He points the camera at another.]

This one is the closest to actually looking like me and it still has the random skull symbol hair thing. What's up with that? [A pause as his face comes back in view. It screws up in thought.] ...Okay, actually I don't hate it.

[Because even though he's a much happier person than he once was, he's still slightly an edgelord. Just slightly.]

[He looks upward and similar skull designs suddenly appear in his own hair, thanks to his ability to change its color. Maybe that explains why some of the dolls have black hair and some have blue (if manufacturing inconsistencies aren't to blame).]

[(It's actually not but he's not about to explain the subtleties of troll coloration when it comes to emotional state.)]

Seriously, you should check it out, and see if the yetis made stuff based on you. It's hilarious.

[ooc: If none exists IRL, people can make up imaginary merch, though all merch at the Pole would be for kids or teens. The stuff made purely by the yetis would largely be decent-looking and accurate, uglier stuff would be based on designs existing in the game world because well, that's what the kid pointed at in the store. Googling themselves would produce other merch for other demographics, as well as let people find out about any internet fandom. People can feel free to thread hop a lot because the point of this is probably going to be a lot of pointing and laughing.]
bestbrotherever: (frown)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
At least they do not believe you have actually done all that, and have believed it for centuries. They are aware it is entirely a creation of their own twisted imaginations.
bestbrotherever: (smirk)

video

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Now that is a level of devotion that is novel.
bestbrotherever: (frown)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
You should have taken advantage of their devotion.
bestbrotherever: (frown)

video/locked

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki's confused for a moment, until it clicks into place. Then he's very serious.]

You believe the Joker would use such a weapon?
ninjavampire: concept art <user name=AmiThompson_h site=twitter.com> (pic#16512963)

[personal profile] ninjavampire 2023-10-08 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
I prefer when the devotion level goes down a few pegs, personally.

[ its weird, loki!! ]
bestbrotherever: (smirk)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Through legal means, or... otherwise?
mostdangerousbird: (007 where’s your life gone?)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Tim's still holding the bear like a sample. ]

Yes. Easily. He's not the only one, but he's one of the first to come to mind.
mostdangerousbird: (082)

Private; audio

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
I've seen a Loki cult go very, very wrong.
bestbrotherever: (*sigh*)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Fortunately he does not seem to be here. If he arrives, I will join you in recommending that he be treated as an enemy on sight.
mostdangerousbird: (006 leave a bad taste in your mouth)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Are you a human or metahuman?

The rest of us might not want to.
bestbrotherever: (sneer)

Private; audio

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, but he is a hero, is he not? So his cult should be more benign and helpful.

I suppose you have more details that you intend to share as a warning?
mostdangerousbird: (091 always rooting for the anti-hero)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
... I wonder if we can set up a list of people in advance. I'm concerned that he'd make it in the door.
bestbrotherever: (reading)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
We could discuss it with Frost. Though he has that young man, Jamie, who he trusts to warn him of any true threats. I am certain that some would consider Jamie irresponsible for not telling Frost that I was not to be allowed into the base, but obviously I think he made the right call.
mostdangerousbird: (023 but you know that she’s watching)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
They were a little bit more into the wild, hedonistic chaos of it. I think by and large he wanted them to tone it down, but at the end he was clearly affected by it.

So yes, if a Loki cult starts rioting in the streets and stealing Viking artifacts in your name, please let other people handle it because I don't think you should get that close to active worship.
bestbrotherever: (smirk)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
But would you not be flattered? Or pleased that they are emulating you as a hero?
bestbrotherever: (frown)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
...I cannot argue with that. Though I have not seen any evidence of such a cult, and I have no intention of inspiring one.
bestbrotherever: (*sigh*)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
If you are a misfit in your own place, then you are in good company. I would not be surprised if we are overall more misfits than model members of our societies.
credit_not_blame: (Happy)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Stacia laughs and sticks her tongue out at Miguel the screen.]

That's not how capitalism works and you know it.
mostdangerousbird: (127)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Quietly. ]

There's more Joker merchandise than Robin. They have movies about him. Plural. Two actors have won Academy Awards for portraying him.
bestbrotherever: (facepalm)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose it is a good thing, then, that Jason is not here as well.

...do they believe him to be a hero? Or are they fascinated with his villainy?
credit_not_blame: the new moon at night (new moon)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Let me do some research as to how ethical and environmentally-friendly the company is and I'll get back to you.

Though, to be fair, it's not like I have a bank account.
bestbrotherever: (reading)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
I still have Asgardian gold, though I am uncertain how to convert it into mortal currency. Simple trade was so much easier...
mostdangerousbird: (027 sick of leaving things half done)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't watched them. I don't think I will be, either.
credit_not_blame: (Default)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
I'd imagine it's value when it comes to mortal currency depends on whether or not the people other than the type who can visit Santa's Workshop can see and interact with it.

[Stacia cocks her head and thinks a moment.]

Yeah, I don't think I've interacted with gold outside of jewelry before, and none of that was ever not some kind of alloy or plating or something. I wouldn't know how to convert it either, outside of a cash-for-gold place and I get the impression those are pretty scammy.
bestbrotherever: (*sigh*)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Would you want someone else to watch them for you?

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