tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728330614264445812024-03-18T08:18:00.985-04:00The Daria Fandom Blog IIA semi-irregular blog of news, opinions, and random ideas about MTV's <i>Daria</i> and its fandom, plus anything else even vaguely <i>Daria</i> relatedThe Angst Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372064037368191923noreply@blogger.comBlogger4300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-68398684364080011652024-03-18T08:14:00.001-04:002024-03-18T08:14:46.999-04:00Their Manic Expressions are Almost Hypnotic<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQweX3vR8xU/WWwfA-JhtsI/AAAAAAAAAps/oW6_7Ek7jdEf4QcFhRgq7gHCsV_cYiUuwCLcBGAs/s1600/DJTalkShow_zpsceaa1fdf.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQweX3vR8xU/WWwfA-JhtsI/AAAAAAAAAps/oW6_7Ek7jdEf4QcFhRgq7gHCsV_cYiUuwCLcBGAs/s1600/DJTalkShow_zpsceaa1fdf.png" /></a></div>
<br>Daria and Jane are giving it everything they've got for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/act-happy-day/">Act Happy Day</a>, but I really think they could stand to take it down a few notches. It's "act happy," not "act completely insane."
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<br>In fact, those grins are so uncomfortable to watch I wonder if they're actually trying to celebrate <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-awkward-moments-day-march-18">Awkward Moments Day</a> instead. I wouldn't think Daria would need to go out of her way for that one; awkward moments seem to follow her wherever she goes.
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<br>I hope everyone observes <a href="https://www.globalrecyclingday.com/">Global Recycling Day</a> by keeping as much as you can out of landfills. Yes, Fashion Club, this can also apply to wearing outfits more than once.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14336978/1/Bad-Movie-Night">Bad Movie Night</a>, by Hieronymouse (COMPLETE!): "Jane (<i>as Daria arrives</i>): <i>Hola, amiga</i>. This Bad Movie Night is a little different." "</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22191/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (part 19): "Abby showed up at the Adams rooms about ten o’clock the next morning, bright-eyed and cheery, a marked contrast to her mood the night before."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/54544957/chapters/138200182">hold on</a>, by sixspades (parts 1 and 2): "Jane had excitedly told her parents just a week ago about her kindergarten graduation, her eyes bright and tugging at her mother's shirt to try and bring her gaze down to her." (<a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/54544957/chapters/138200518">Part 2</a>)"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22166/thread">Homecoming</a>, by davidfalkayn (parts 10 - 15): "'I remember everything as if it happened yesterday.' Angie recalled, taking a sip of coffee as she recounted the events that led up to her girlfriend’s death and her arrival in a new universe." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22167/thread">Part 11</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22168/thread">Part 12</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22169/thread">Part 13</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22194/thread">Part 14</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22195/thread">Part 15</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819276#p819276">Spider Quinn 07: Ashes to Ashes</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "'Checkmate,' Tricia said. 'But then I think your head wasn’t in it.'"</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-89754893549341138892024-03-16T09:08:00.001-04:002024-03-16T09:08:50.209-04:00Start Your Fashionable Engines!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S4CJ_G_Z9wI/AAAAAAAAFR8/S_3bb3GedVU/s1600/stacy-nascar.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S4CJ_G_Z9wI/AAAAAAAAFR8/S_3bb3GedVU/s1600/stacy-nascar.gif" /></a></div><br>Stacy's having a great time for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-sports-car-racing-day/">International Sports Car Racing Day</a>, and I just can't get enough of how genuinely happy she looks. It's amazing what finding your calling and getting the hell away from toxic people can do for your outlook on life!
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<br>Meanwhile, Linda might be taking another try with a bow and arrow for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-archer-day/">National Archer Day</a>, but the holiday is actually for people <i>named</i> Archer. But I'm not going to be the one to tell her, at least not while she's armed. Go ahead and make your own "phrasing" jokes if you feel like it.
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<br>Finally, it was on this day in 1998 that the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/That_Was_Then,_This_Is_Dumb">That Was Then, This is Dumb</a>" first aired. It was a blast from the past for the Morgendorffers, but the real mindblower is that about the same amount of time has passed between Helen and Jake's commune days and the episode as between the episode and today. Feeling old? I know I am.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819277#p819277">ALF and Uncle Martin</a>.</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-55767669163285936992024-03-14T08:11:00.002-04:002024-03-14T08:11:33.949-04:00Don't Hold Her Tightly In Your Hands!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FcSKoGJlDyQ/WWLre-iwg7I/AAAAAAAAAdc/ENyBZeLXocUU0zpHq2xjeY6Ck2kp798dACLcBGAs/s1600/DariaButterfly_zpspiyuwot9.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="268" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FcSKoGJlDyQ/WWLre-iwg7I/AAAAAAAAAdc/ENyBZeLXocUU0zpHq2xjeY6Ck2kp798dACLcBGAs/w139-h268/DariaButterfly_zpspiyuwot9.png" width="139" /></a></div><br />Daria's taking the direct approach to <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-learn-about-butterflies-day/">Learn about Butterflies Day</a>, but it would really be easier to just ask Amanda Lane, Lawndale's resident butterfly expert. Especially because if she goes near Jane, she risks getting her delicate little wings torn off.
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<br />Why not get out a crunchy snack in honor of <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-potato-chip-day-march-14">National Potato Chip Day</a>? You can have your choice of flat <i>or</i> ridgy! Be sure not to get any that are too strongly flavored, though, as the last thing you want is to fight the dip. Or so I've heard, anyway.
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<br />If potato chips aren't your snack of choice, then you could celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/popcorn-lovers-day/">Popcorn Lover’s Day</a> instead. The Fashion Club will probably opt for the no-salt, no-oil, fat-free variety, but they might as well eat some styrofoam peanuts.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22143/thread">Homecoming</a>, by davidfalkayn (parts 4 - 9): "Pivoting quickly about, Angie gasped as she immediately recognized her old bedroom back home—including cheerleading and dance trophies as well as her collection of mysteries and science fiction books." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22153/thread">Part 5</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22154/thread">Part 6</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22155/thread">Part 7</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22163/thread">Part 8</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22164/thread">Part 9</a>)</li><br />
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22133/thread">Roasted</a>, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn and Jim were in the home office. She listened patiently as he told his side of the story. Fortunately for Jim, she knew that he was telling the truth."</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-21722871444506107592024-03-12T08:13:00.001-04:002024-03-12T08:13:27.916-04:00How Much Punishment Will You Take for Some Thin Mints?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sraefsAqvOE/WWLsALXMPtI/AAAAAAAAAdg/IFE9Mg2vvGc4f79blLHlciTcOT4dIsbYwCLcBGAs/s1600/girlscouts.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sraefsAqvOE/WWLsALXMPtI/AAAAAAAAAdg/IFE9Mg2vvGc4f79blLHlciTcOT4dIsbYwCLcBGAs/s1600/girlscouts.png" /></a></div>
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<br>Looks like the Girl Scouts are taking an aggressive tactic to celebrate <a href="https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html">Girl Scouts Day</a>, but I guess if it sells cookies then you can't argue with results. I hope Jane celebrates, too, perhaps by singing that song about John Jacob Jingleheimer somebody.
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<br>Meanwhile, Jake's mother should know that today is <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-ruth-day/">National Ruth Day</a>, so she should go out and treat herself. Maybe she could buy herself an extra-special girdle!
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<br>Is anyone in the mood for a nature hike down memory lane? On this day in 2001, the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Camp_Fear">Camp Fear</a>" aired, and I will never look at watermelons the same way again.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>R.I.P., <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22120/thread">Akira</a> <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819267#p819267">Toriyama</a>.</li><br>
<li>Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22128/thread">Jem and Melodia</a>.</li><br>
<li>Post in a new thread to <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22137/thread">vent about things that drive you crazy</a>.</li></ul><br>
Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-36221152170649781172024-03-10T08:48:00.003-04:002024-03-10T08:48:55.483-04:00Did Someone Step on a Cat?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uBR7MlqAoTA/XKX3XBID3KI/AAAAAAAABXY/V8gl7bKlfG0nDH7PZ9KdT2J-yx3Ynq8PwCLcBGAs/s1600/joey_01.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uBR7MlqAoTA/XKX3XBID3KI/AAAAAAAABXY/V8gl7bKlfG0nDH7PZ9KdT2J-yx3Ynq8PwCLcBGAs/w208-h400/joey_01.png" width="208" /></a></div><br />Joey is playing his heart out for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-bagpipe-day/">International Bagpipe Day</a>, but I seriously doubt Quinn will be impressed by his efforts. I mean, it's not like Boyz R Guyz ever released a bagpipe single, right? Ewwwww.
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<br />That said, bagpipes would be an awfully effective alarm clock, especially for those of us who just aren't feeling the time change for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time">daylight saving time</a>. Spring forward my ass; I'd rather have that hour of sleep back.
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<br />Today we celebrate a triple anniversary because the episodes "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/The_Invitation">The Invitation</a>," "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Depth_Takes_a_Holiday">Depth Takes a Holiday</a>," and "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/A_Tree_Grows_in_Lawndale">A Tree Grows in Lawndale</a>" all aired on this day in 1997, 1999, and 2000. No one played any bagpipes in any of those, but "Depth Takes a Holiday" did feature Holiday Island's number-one harpsichord player...acoustic <i>and</i> electric.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/54345511">best laid plans</a>, by notkimberlyerikson (COMPLETE!): "'you gonna order sometime today?' 'sorry, sorry-!' I’ve been standing at the counter trying to figure out what I want for about 5 minutes."</li><br />
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/53779366/chapters/137606707">Homecoming</a>, by DavidFalkayn (part 3): "'What the...!' Jake exclaimed as he, his wife, and the others with them suddenly appeared on a platform of some sort in a room where a man and a woman, the woman wearing a gold miniskirt similar to Angie’s, and the man wearing a red shirt and black pants, stood."</li><br />
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22125/thread">Roasted</a>, by wilddogjj (part 5): "Quinn and her husband, Jim, were sitting up in bed talking about how he's now a suspect in a murder investigation."</li><br />
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819269#p819269">Spider Quinn 07: Ashes to Ashes</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "Even so, Sandi continued to spread her rumors..."</li><br />
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22114/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "The wind carried a deep forest scent everywhere as Larry Fitzgerald Cappstein tried to convince himself that all of this was not just a dream."</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-73257355509442795192024-03-08T08:18:00.000-05:002024-03-08T08:18:18.312-05:00It's a Competition to See Who Can Be the Nastiest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d14LCFKVLN8/WVxGJbjlK-I/AAAAAAAAAUo/UB2xzLOWa6g6qGh54k0jfwxx9Diy0cL7gCLcBGAs/s1600/LindaHelen_zps6af487ef.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d14LCFKVLN8/WVxGJbjlK-I/AAAAAAAAAUo/UB2xzLOWa6g6qGh54k0jfwxx9Diy0cL7gCLcBGAs/s1600/LindaHelen_zps6af487ef.png" /></a></div><br>You might think that Helen and Linda just wanted to wish each other a happy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day">International Women’s Day</a>, but in reality they're taking the opportunity to brag to each other about their latest accomplishments. I'm sure it will end in either an argument or a fistfight, and it will certainly be entertaining to find out which one.
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<br>Indeed, I think it's more likely that the two of them are celebrating <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/be-nasty-day/">Be Nasty Day</a>, and it wouldn't surprise me to learn that Quinn and Sandi are doing exactly the same thing. The apples don't fall far from the bitchy tree, after all.
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<br>I personally would rather celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-proofreading-day/">National Proofreading Day</a>, because there's nothing more fun than nitpicking uther peeple's mitsakes! And here's a shout out to the unsung heroes of fanfiction, the beta readers.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>The <i><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22090/thread">Jodie</a></i> <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819260#p819260">series</a> is dead.</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-53316086764127224672024-03-06T08:12:00.001-05:002024-03-06T08:12:55.699-05:00Let's See Those Pearly Whites!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBxWKGNPVoo/WVlVSUHYFDI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bHZbUfhUdz4vuGd6ebdnVT7W2Gu0qRg-wCLcBGAs/s1600/Dentist_zpsscnpyrhk.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBxWKGNPVoo/WVlVSUHYFDI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bHZbUfhUdz4vuGd6ebdnVT7W2Gu0qRg-wCLcBGAs/s1600/Dentist_zpsscnpyrhk.png" /></a></div><br>I don't think Mr. DeMartino (or, more accurately, Metal Mouth) is having a very good <a href="https://nationaldentistsday.com/">Dentists Day</a> but that's probably because I strongly suspect Mr. O'Neill is not actually qualified to practice dentistry. His speeches would make a pretty good general anasthetic, though.
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<br>Let's hope your teeth are in good condition, because it's <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-frozen-food-day-march-6">National Frozen Food Day</a> and you'll want to be able to chew that food! Of course, you could always cook the food instead of trying to bite into solid ice, but where's the fun in that? Three guesses as to which frozen food the Morgendorffers will be eating, and the first two don't count.
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<br>Finally, I would suggest that we wish Brian a happy <a href="https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-brian-day">National Brian Day</a>, but neither <i>Daria</i> character named Brian really deserves to have a good day. We've got Brian Taylor the animal torturer or Brian Danielson the slimy husband of Erin. Thanks but no thanks.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22049/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 17 and 18): "The sky outside Tíra was a solid silver gray, with only the slightest variegations showing that the shade resulted from a solid covering of clouds and not some metal dome stretched over the mountain." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22092/thread">Part 18</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819258#p819258">Spider Quinn 07: Ashes to Ashes</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "She looked at the time: 11:34. That was quite late. She switched off the light and then opened the door rather slowly so as to not make a sound."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22070/thread">This is Not America</a>, by ladyevil (COMPLETE!): "'Don’t forget those cum shields she always wears!' snickered Tiffany F. as Tori drew a crude picture on the bathroom wall of Daria giving Mr. O’Neill a blowjob."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22086/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "Spring had arrived just as warm and sunny as it often was in that part of the country, with the flowers blooming, the birds flying everywhere and the grass getting greener with every day that passed."</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-91678082093389268082024-03-04T08:14:00.001-05:002024-03-04T08:14:36.563-05:00Stay Safe (and Un-Concussed) Out There!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTMmYJikNM4/WV6RroBLL3I/AAAAAAAAAY4/SQX_3Hjy-9An05bNTXckARgYoJp7HbgswCLcBGAs/s1600/gibill_zpsrqzx6vig.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="292" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTMmYJikNM4/WV6RroBLL3I/AAAAAAAAAY4/SQX_3Hjy-9An05bNTXckARgYoJp7HbgswCLcBGAs/w233-h292/gibill_zpsrqzx6vig.png" width="233" /></a></div><br />A surprisingly clean-cut Trent is back from the war and looking for someone to help him celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/hug-a-gi-day/">Hug a GI Day</a>! I'm sure Daria will be happy to volunteer, just as soon as she regains the ability to speak. Or move. Or think.
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<br />Don't worry, though; she's just a little shy. She's not observing <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/brain-injury-awareness-day/">Brain Injury Awareness Day</a>, but I hope Tommy Sherman did after at least some of those close encounters with the goal posts. I mean, there were clearly some lasting aftereffects.
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<br />As Kevin the ex-safety lecturer can tell you, it's best to be careful on the field (and everywhere else) because it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-safety-day/">National Safety Day</a>! Wear a helmet when you try to pop a wheelie and don't accept any rides in The Tank under any circumstances!
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22018/thread">ThePatchedVest</a> has posted a new art thread.</li><br />
<li>Should <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22048/thread">literary adaptations</a> be true to the original or different?</li><br />
<li>Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819253#p819253">Felix Unger and Adrian Monk</a>.</li><br />
<li>Share your non-Daria projects in the new <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22069/thread">Shameless Self-Promotion Thread</a>!</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-69328202834254965702024-03-02T08:56:00.001-05:002024-03-02T08:56:25.981-05:00Like You Need an Excuse for a Good Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/SMWPeJt0dnI/AAAAAAAACDI/GQZ-SRmiPx8/s1600/novella.gif" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/SMWPeJt0dnI/AAAAAAAACDI/GQZ-SRmiPx8/s1600/novella.gif" /></a></div><br>Daria is not exactly celebrating <a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america">Read Across America Day</a>, but she is enjoying Read Quietly At Home Day, and that's just as good. Feel free to join in yourself, even if you aren't in America!
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<br>However, if you'd like to become an American then today's the right day for it because it's also <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/american-citizenship-day/">American Citizenship Day</a>! I hope Mr. DeMartino has his paperwork in order just in case Ms. Barch decides to be extra spiteful again.
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<br>On this day in 1998, the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Quinn_the_Brain">Quinn the Brain</a>" first aired and kicked off the debate that would never end for fandom: is Daria secretly smoking hot? Long after the seas have boiled away and the sun has gone supernova, there will be fans debating this very important issue.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819233#p819233">Daria Enrolls At Nevermore: An Experiment</a>, by Meester_Lee (part 14): "Catherine’s reaction was worth the bother of transfiguration. She walked into Enid’s dorm room, scowled at Enid, then did a double-take when she saw what was sharing Enid’s bed."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22004/thread">Daria On The Trail</a>, by meesterlee (part 58): "Mr. Parkhurst and I decided not to talk about Mammoths until we completed our descent from the summit of Salt River Pass, which was a wise move on our part."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/53779366/chapters/137046322">Homecoming</a>, by DavidFalkayn (part 2): "'So...how are you holding up? Really.' Jane Lane, working furiously on her painting, brush strokes wild and chaotic reflecting the Lovecraftian atmosphere of the painting, asked, the teen artist’s voice tone tinged with worry for her auburn-haired best friend lying on the bed, looking up at the ceiling."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819227#p819227">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (parts 8 and 9): "Daria Morgendorffer was moping in her room. She was sitting on her bed, more prostrate than ever." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22039/thread">Part 9</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819239#p819239">Spider Quinn 07: Ashes to Ashes</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Sandi didn’t believe her eyes when she saw Stacy and Quinn approaching."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21990/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 32 and 33): "Anna Coulthard thought that the stars she loved had never looked so strange in her life." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/22037/thread">Part 33</a>)</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-54098722378080836712024-02-29T08:29:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:29:48.959-05:00Leaping Into a Rare Holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OeWmyBDhTsE/WWPTGnuSsBI/AAAAAAAAAeE/c4_DT-dgCyYPceXbLXUbHPOVMffvYwrNQCLcBGAs/s1600/JodieMackLeap.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OeWmyBDhTsE/WWPTGnuSsBI/AAAAAAAAAeE/c4_DT-dgCyYPceXbLXUbHPOVMffvYwrNQCLcBGAs/w171-h200/JodieMackLeap.png" width="171" /></a></div><br />Jodie and Mack are clearly having a super <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_29">Leap Day</a>, and considering this day only comes around once every four years I'd say that's a good thing. So, to all of the <i>Daria</i> fans out there, go ahead and take a flying leap!
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<br />Although today is <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-toast-day/">National Toast Day</a>, I assume it's completely permissible to have toast more often than every four years. Indeed, Daria can recommend it as a great remedy if you end up at a greasy spoon after a long road trip full of humiliation and carsickness.Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-53036679853502433332024-02-27T08:59:00.000-05:002024-02-27T08:59:27.091-05:00Caaaaaaatch Theeeeeem Aaaaaall!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/R2G8S4_ksVI/AAAAAAAAAX0/aL52__wO4uY/s1600/pokitiff.gif" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/R2G8S4_ksVI/AAAAAAAAAX0/aL52__wO4uY/s1600/pokitiff.gif" /></a></div><br>Tiffany's looking extra-cute today as a fictional critter for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-pokemon-day/">National Pokemon Day</a>, but don't expect her to participate in any battles. She might mess up her hair or smudge her makeup or (gasp) break a nail!
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<br>Let's hope Lawndale's tourism industry (assuming it has one) gets a boost for <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-strawberry-day-february-27">National Strawberry Day</a>, because Lawndale is the home of the Big Strawberry! Although it only appeared in the books, the Big Strawberry did manage a surprising number of fanfic appearances.
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<br>Finally, why not enjoy a blast from the past for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/retro-day/">Retro Day</a>? You can dig through Jane's old clothes for something vintage or reminisce with the Yeagers about the good old days. Or just sell a bunch of old junk at a flea market!
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21958/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (part 16): "'I call Lord Dylan of House Adams for questioning!' Dylan was still sitting in his chair when the call came, head in hand and drink still largely untouched."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819215#p819215">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (part 7): "Entering the kitchen of the Morgendorffer home, a still barely awake Daria was greeted by an appetizing smell. Quinn, already washed, made up and dressed for the day, was busy in front of a stove."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21939/thread">Roasted</a>, by wilddogjj (part 4): "Quinn was horrified to find a dead body right outside the back door of her new restaurant. Even worse was the fact that this was someone that she knew."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819214#p819214">Spider Quinn 07: Ashes to Ashes</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "A car was being chased along a back road. 'Come on, pick up!' the woman driving said."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21950/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 30 and 31): "There it was, the greatest ship ever created all broken and sinking so fast on its final voyage to the depths of the ocean, well over a thousand people cried and screamed in the freezing water everywhere and even Ethel found herself reduced to shock." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21968/thread">Part 31</a>)</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-61133486371373084642024-02-25T08:58:00.002-05:002024-02-25T08:58:34.622-05:00No Complaints About Quiet Bass Playing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum4Qf46K97L6SVMSREkSc0HeVQUxDHgMNHfMDo__0oD9C8x4ONQUdoom_6BupBVVSEnztyRiKAaxP7cvbEfxg6ZZLG4_HBEy6tso-5_r13oRBTumQVO-eHthdFHXlzkAQfSOpWTuUp9Bln9xBFoy5jRm695Ango3c6ycmv47U47bHX6kktNtpn3qeMRhh/s1600/nick.JPG" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum4Qf46K97L6SVMSREkSc0HeVQUxDHgMNHfMDo__0oD9C8x4ONQUdoom_6BupBVVSEnztyRiKAaxP7cvbEfxg6ZZLG4_HBEy6tso-5_r13oRBTumQVO-eHthdFHXlzkAQfSOpWTuUp9Bln9xBFoy5jRm695Ango3c6ycmv47U47bHX6kktNtpn3qeMRhh/w258-h208/nick.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><br />Nick looks a little wary about today being <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-nicholas-day/">National Nicholas Day</a>, but maybe he's just worried that he's behind on his child support payments. Anyone know of a venue looking for a bass player?
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<br />On second thought, never mind, because it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/quiet-day/">Quiet Day</a> and we really don't need any second rate musicians breaking the peaceful silence. Especially if Daria's reading a good book right now.
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<br />Lastly, it was on this day in 2000 that the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Partner%27s_Complaint">Partner's Complaint</a>" first aired. Nick didn't make an appearance in that one, but it did feature a lot of music not getting made, so I suppose that's still appropriate. Way to blow it, Trent.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>The <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819211#p819211">last Chinese</a> <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21944/thread">steam locomotive</a> has been retired.</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-19357091768301081232024-02-23T08:27:00.000-05:002024-02-23T08:27:09.408-05:00Wait Until She Sees Her Own Nose Grow<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VaZn3EpnxJo/XJDhpy2DFpI/AAAAAAAABXA/IiBjmX2PZVQ413tOThQFqGPY60r6KEyxACLcBGAs/s1600/tiffanypuppet.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VaZn3EpnxJo/XJDhpy2DFpI/AAAAAAAABXA/IiBjmX2PZVQ413tOThQFqGPY60r6KEyxACLcBGAs/s1600/tiffanypuppet.png" /></a></div><br>Tiffany's hoping to finally become a real girl because it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/pinocchio-day/">Pinocchio Day</a> and miracles can happen. I think she'd be better off asking the Blue Fairy to increase her IQ, but I expect some feats are beyond even magic.
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<br>Someone should let Jodie know that it's <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/play-tennis-day/">Play Tennis Day</a>, and as a member of the Tennis Team she needs to get some practice in. It's not like she has anything else going on right now, right? Even though he prefers golf now, as a child Jake did ask to go to tennis camp, so he might be interested as well. Then again, considering that request led him to military school, he might not.
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<br>If you'd like to trade a tennis racket for a paintball gun, that would be appropriate for the anniversary of "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/The_Daria_Hunter">The Daria Hunter</a>," which aired on this day in 1998. If anyone needs me, I'll be staying out of the line of fire at the Hanoi Hilton replica.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21914/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 15 and 16): "The door swung open slowly and silently, startling Dylan upright in his bed. Visions of midnight assassins mixed with fading fragments of dreams tumbled through his head as he frantically felt for the clothes he had tossed onto the floor on the way to bed, remembering the sword he had laid on top of the pile." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21931/thread">Part 16</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14330021/1/Daria-Criticizes-Butch-Hartman-s-Views-on-Autism">Daria Criticizes Butch Hartman's Views on Autism</a>, by Buffcoat (COMPLETE!): "[The scene opens in the school cafeteria. Daria Morgendorffer sits at a table, flipping through a book, while Butch Hartman, the famous animator, stand nearby, surrounded by students eager to talk to him.]"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21912/thread">Roasted</a>, by wilddogjj (parts 2 and 3): "Outside the restaurant the old sign that read Bubba's Barbecue Pit was being replaced with one that read Quinn's Fine Dining." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21925/thread">Part 3</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21909/thread">This is Not America</a>, by ladyevil (part 6): "In Jane’s back yard, Alfred was giving Daria and Jane another self defense demonstration. 'You want to know what to do if someone tries to strangle you, Daria?'"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21929/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 29): "In the depths of the night that would soon be a part of history, and with Titanic already listed in a rather sharp fashion, it soon became clear why Captain Edward Smith had wanted to keep the situation under control and professional order for as long as would be possible..."</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-24625010469304427182024-02-21T08:26:00.001-05:002024-02-21T08:26:33.563-05:00Eat Her Fashionable Dust, Sandi!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/SA4yYLqi0VI/AAAAAAAABao/ckCnlxWlmP4/s1600/stacyracer.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="162" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/SA4yYLqi0VI/AAAAAAAABao/ckCnlxWlmP4/w400-h162/stacyracer.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />Stacy is having a blast in honor of the anniversary of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASCAR">NASCAR</a>'s founding on this day in 1948. I'm sure the rest of the Fashion Club won't approve, but I say ignore them and follow your dreams, Stacy!
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<br />I might even send her a supportive greeting card, since it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/card-reading-day/">Card Reading Day</a> and that would be especially appropriate. Then again, it might remind Stacy that she's been giving her cards/poems away for years.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>easmith wonders, <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21867/thread">where do people like to write?</a></li><br>
<li>Midnight wants to know if <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21888/thread">Pre-Animation Man and Kass</a> are the same person.</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-70736759330270139502024-02-19T08:27:00.001-05:002024-02-19T08:27:21.054-05:00Twiiiiinkle, Twiiiiinkle, Liiiiitle Staaaaaaar<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5APWwHewK5E/WVlRpOuw0SI/AAAAAAAAANU/ShhFBIQyoZ0rsmx6c9yMlRzkziHG02HaACLcBGAs/s1600/tiffanymoon.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5APWwHewK5E/WVlRpOuw0SI/AAAAAAAAANU/ShhFBIQyoZ0rsmx6c9yMlRzkziHG02HaACLcBGAs/s1600/tiffanymoon.png" /></a></div><br>Tiffany's doing a bit of stargazing in honor of the anniversary of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus">Nicolaus Copernicus</a>'s birth on this day in 1473. She'll be displeased to learn that he supported the theory that the Earth revolves around the sun...not around Tiffany.
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<br>Since today is also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidents%27_Day">President’s Day</a>, I'll warn you not to wear sandals. Unless you want to be hatchet city, that is.
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<br>Finally, it was on this day in 2001 that the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Fizz_Ed">Fizz Ed</a>" first aired. In celebration, I invite Ultra Cola to sponsor this blog in exchange for tons of cash. Please?
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21853/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 13 and 14): "Dylan stood in a small, wood-paneled room, fidgeting nervously as Llewellyn Carter made unnecessary adjustments to his outfit as he waited for the signal to emerge into the Great Hall, there to be Presented to the woman of his dreams." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21876/thread">Part 14</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/48528319/chapters/136368892">Friend of a Friend</a>, by Doggodoaattack (part 9): "Daria woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside the window, heat and light hitting her face. She felt a warmth behind her and a weight around her waist."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819194#p819194">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (part 6): "<i>The Morgendorffer family was gathered for supper, but something was wrong. The parents were arguing.</i>"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21877/thread">Roasted</a>, by wilddogjj (part 1): "At the entrance to LeGrande was a banner that read 'Lawndale Business Leaders Alliance Gala'. Inside, a formal event was being held in the hotel's ballroom."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21864/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 27 and 28): "Anna Felicia looked up at the starry sky, and she thought that all of these rockets and dazzling white sparks would be very beautiful indeed, only if Titanic was not already on its way to disappearing forever into the darkness of the ocean." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21874/thread">Part 28</a>)</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-24574471135240216492024-02-17T08:51:00.001-05:002024-02-17T08:51:24.633-05:00Don't Forget the Dainty Garland!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3GnCpGS61HQ/WVlSqWCPOHI/AAAAAAAAANc/Q68j248mXfUHhXaJbEVxLNoMqh_RjGCgQCLcBGAs/s1600/QuinnOpera_zpseea53f97.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="291" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3GnCpGS61HQ/WVlSqWCPOHI/AAAAAAAAANc/Q68j248mXfUHhXaJbEVxLNoMqh_RjGCgQCLcBGAs/w151-h291/QuinnOpera_zpseea53f97.png" width="151" /></a></div><br />Quinn is singing to bring down the house for the anniversary of the premiere of <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madama_Butterfly">Madama Butterfly</a></i> on this day in 1904. Unfortunately, she's been cast in the production currently performing in the automotive section at PayDay, so I hope she's not expecting anything particularly prestigious.
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<br />However, you can still catch Quinn's performance in the episode "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Daria!">Daria!</a>," which aired on this day twenty-five years ago. Today is also the anniversary of the "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Sarcastathon_3000">Sarcastathon 3000</a>," which was a marathon of <i>Daria</i> episodes with new introductions by a strangely immobile Daria and Jane.
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<br />No one tell Mack that today is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan">Michael Jordan</a>'s birthday, though, as I expect he's probably a little sensitive about his name. Do you suppose he ever changed it back after he turned 18?
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>Vote in the Deadliest Warrior poll between <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21826/thread">Galactus vs. Q</a>.</li><br />
<li>Check out the shipper art britabird found on <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21833/thread">Reddit</a>.</li><br />
<li>Midnight asks, <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21844/thread">which Jane are you today?</a></li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-27974098159223412772024-02-15T08:24:00.001-05:002024-02-15T08:24:30.498-05:00Half Price Candy Sounds Good To Me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S7C-k7h5tVI/AAAAAAAAFcM/FDYp-GMkWlg/s1600/jane-secret-313b.gif" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="377" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S7C-k7h5tVI/AAAAAAAAFcM/FDYp-GMkWlg/w400-h377/jane-secret-313b.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />Don't look now, Daria, but you're about to involuntarily celebrate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singles_Awareness_Day">Singles Awareness Day</a>. If it's any comfort, it won't be long before she and Tom make Jane celebrate Singles Awareness Day.
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<br />Honestly, I think Daria would be better off taking her own advice from "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/What_I_Think_About_Valentine%27s_Day">What I Think About Valentine's Day</a>," which appeared in the Huffington Post on this day in 2012. That is, she should go get herself some of that sweet discounted chocolate.
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<br />On this day in 1999, "<a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Daria_(TV_series)#Related_Media">Daria Day 99</a>" aired on MTV to kick off the third season. I don't think there was anything about dating or chocolate involved, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there about the event, so who knows?
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819177#p819177">Avatar The Drama of Daria</a>, by psychotol (part 12): "'Barch?' The science teacher turned around to see Daria stood behind her in the hallway as students walked past them to their classes holding a clamp folder and a large ziplock bag containing the envelope her homework assignment was in with appropriate hazard warnings on it."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21802/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 11 and 12): "Cynthia lay wide awake in her small, solitary room down in the Depths. She could not have guessed the hour, unaware even if the Sun had yet managed to rise or if the outer world still slumbered in darkness." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21824/thread">Part 12</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/53765701">Complex College Mating Rituals as a Distraction from the Brutality of Boston Winter</a>, by elle_stone (COMPLETE!): "'Complex college mating rituals as a distraction from the brutality of Boston winter,' Daria answers."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/53779366/chapters/136127662">Homecoming</a>, by DavidFalkayn (part 1): "One of the Q, taking on the form of a young woman with blonde hair and fair skin, approached Q as he gazed at the endless universes."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21804/thread">Southern Fried Carbones</a>, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn, her husband and their kids are in New Orleans for Mardi Gras."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21813/thread">Spider Quinn 06: The Lawndale Files</a>, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Helen opened the door. 'Hello, Elisabeth. Stacy will be down shortly.'"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21794/thread">This is Not America</a>, by ladyevil (part 5): "'Looks like they’ve split up.' Daria noted. 'Darn.' Jane said. 'That means we can’t watch them.'"</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21800/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 24 - 26): "So far, everyone kept following orders and the crazy situation still remained largely under control." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21812/thread">Part 25</a>) (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21820/thread">Part 26</a>)</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-21301054463777926632024-02-13T08:25:00.000-05:002024-02-13T08:25:29.624-05:00Anyone Here From the Planet Zippotron?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S3w41UPRlrI/AAAAAAAAFRE/XF14bJirm-c/s1600/alien-e-con.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xKTF21WvBpM/S3w41UPRlrI/AAAAAAAAFRE/XF14bJirm-c/s1600/alien-e-con.gif" /></a></div><br>All of Lawndale appears to have turned out to celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/extraterrestrial-culture-day/">Extraterrestrial Culture Day</a>, and if we're lucky Daria and Jane will wear their alien space babe costumes. That's not likely, however, with the chance of Upchuck being present, so we'll just have to settle for Artie and his synthetic skin.
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<br>Someone should let Wind know that it's also <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/get-different-name-day/">Get a Different Name Day</a> and he should feel free to change his name to Ronald now that the Naming Gazebo isn't standing in his way. Everyone else can either heed or ignore Jake's advice as they choose: "Walk away. You change your name, move to another state, get some ID. It's not too late to start over, Daria, it's not too late! You're still a young man! You don't have to live with your mistakes! Get out while you can!"
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<br>Don't worry. I'm not going to start shaking you.
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<br>Finally, I have good news for Daria and Tom. Not only is it <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/kiss-day/">Kiss Day</a>, but also <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-apology-day/">National Apology Day</a> so they can go confess their mistake to Jane and hope for forgiveness. Maybe.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>Derek has an important announcement for <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819178#p819178">anyone who tried to register at the PPMB between February 4 and February 11, 2024</a>.</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-87861960322594401702024-02-11T09:01:00.000-05:002024-02-11T09:01:15.804-05:00Anyone Know Where Helen Hides the Mop?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9eQv1U87xGQ/WVlU3PxYnqI/AAAAAAAAANw/nZzAjs3ndHgHJEA47Y0i6Ivi_IAP4J6tACLcBGAs/s1600/JakeMilk.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9eQv1U87xGQ/WVlU3PxYnqI/AAAAAAAAANw/nZzAjs3ndHgHJEA47Y0i6Ivi_IAP4J6tACLcBGAs/s1600/JakeMilk.png" /></a></div><br>It seems that Jake won't be observing <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-dont-cry-over-spilled-milk-day-february-11">Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day</a>, because all of the milk is going down his throat. At least, it is for now. He's just one surprise credit card bill away from the mother of all spit takes!
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<br>If he does spill that milk and ends up starting a fire while cleaning it up, I hope that he remembers it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-emergency-number-day/">National Emergency Number Day</a> and phones for help. The last thing he needs is another embarrassing "Helen! What's the number for 911?" moment.
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<br>While I realize that it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/get-out-your-guitar-day/">Get Out Your Guitar Day</a>, please tell Trent to keep his instrument safely put away to avoid inflicting any auditory damage on innocent bystanders. If nothing else, he could at least celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-van-day/">National Van Day</a> by getting into the Tank first and driving far, far away. Or at least as far as you can go in an unreliable vehicle like the Tank.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21769/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 9 and 10): "Dylan wasn’t sure what he was expecting on their approach to the Atlantean home of Tíra, but a little wooden ranch on the side of an Idaho road was not it." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21781/thread">Part 10</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819167#p819167">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (parts 4 and 5): "'Anyway, Quinn, if this painting is going to bring back good memories for Daria, it’d be for the best if it brought back good memories of you.' suggested Jane." (<a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819173#p819173">Part 5</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/53622934">runner's high</a>, by notkimberlyerikson (COMPLETE!): "jane lane is a lanky thing. Her arms limbs sort of just hang off of her."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21778/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 23): "That fateful night still seemed like everything was normal, at least for most of the passengers that had already been asleep when the iceberg incident took place."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819165#p819165">Unnamed story</a> (The 1002 Deaths of Tom Sloane), by Lady Evil (COMPLETE!): "Tom's feet ached as he walked the streets of Hell. Yes, streets. He was surprised to find that Hell had cars, streets, stores, restaurants and other businesses just like any city on Earth."</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-73913369721774049202024-02-09T08:26:00.001-05:002024-02-09T08:26:39.229-05:00Tooth-Havers, Today We Feast!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBxWKGNPVoo/WVlVSUHYFDI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bHZbUfhUdz4vuGd6ebdnVT7W2Gu0qRg-wCLcBGAs/s1600/Dentist_zpsscnpyrhk.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="142" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBxWKGNPVoo/WVlVSUHYFDI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bHZbUfhUdz4vuGd6ebdnVT7W2Gu0qRg-wCLcBGAs/w140-h142/Dentist_zpsscnpyrhk.png" width="140" /></a></div><br />The good news for Mr. D is that he won't have to worry about celebrating <a href="https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/toothache-day-2023/">Toothache Day</a>! The bad news is that he won't be celebrating Having Teeth At All day, either.
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<br />If he's able to get some replacement teeth--metal or otherwise--I hope he gets to observe <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-pizza-day-february-9">National Pizza Day</a>! Daria and Jane will doubtless be participating, but hopefully within reason. That extra quart of grease can really pack a wallop.
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<br />I think I lean more towards celebrating <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chocolate-day-2/">Chocolate Day</a>, which will surprise no one in fandom who knows anything about me at all. I'm sure Mrs. Johanssen will be happy to join me, but I hope she doesn't expect me to share.Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-7571346549230017932024-02-07T09:05:00.000-05:002024-02-07T09:05:02.191-05:00Run, Jump, and...Read!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSloaROkx5M/XxGbKu8uy_I/AAAAAAAABg8/LsHeW0xWMKgH-UG_1R1uk41Sh8SbIgtjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DMBallet.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSloaROkx5M/XxGbKu8uy_I/AAAAAAAABg8/LsHeW0xWMKgH-UG_1R1uk41Sh8SbIgtjQCLcBGAsYHQ/w208-h400/DMBallet.png" width="208" /></a></div><br />Mr. DeMartino looks just darling as a ballerina for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-ballet-day/">National Ballet Day</a>, and who knew the man could move with such grace? Next time he loses his temper I think he should do a grand jeté right out the window to go on a hike.
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<br />While Mr. D dances, Jane will run because it's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Girls_and_Women_in_Sports_Day">National Girls and Women in Sports Day</a>! She could join the track team...for a little while, until her teammates and coach get on her nerves again.
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<br />Daria, on the other hand, will have none of this physical activity at all and would prefer to celebrate <a href="https://www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday">World Read Aloud Day</a>. She could even read out loud at the Better Days Nursing Home, but I don't think it will end well.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819142#p819142">Avatar: The Drama Of Daria</a>, by psychotol (part 11): "'Barch right?' asked a dark skinned blue eyed woman, interrupting Barches internal debate over whether or not to punch the wall she had been staring at and prompting her to look at the woman she knew from somewhere recently."</li><br />
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21738/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 7 and 8): "The empty canvas mocked Abby. She was standing in the main courtyard, lit by the early morning sunlight, in the midst of playing children, outdoor classes, and bustling servants." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21750/thread">Part 8</a>)</li><br />
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819143#p819143">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (parts 2 and 3): "'Quinn ?' asked Daria in a tentative, somewhat hesitant tone. 'Do you have something to do, or do you want to watch some TV or something ?'" (<a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819147#p819147">Part 3</a>)</li><br />
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819146#p819146">Spider Quinn 06: The Lawndale Files</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "SpiderGirl wasn’t sure why Brittany wanted to talk to her. 'What’s up?' she asked."</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-44669922326885303222024-02-05T08:27:00.001-05:002024-02-05T08:27:59.789-05:00"What Does Science Know?"<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfHzxAhtvdc/WVlWEqD9rgI/AAAAAAAAAN8/rUX8vQ8ipjccnAWyTkkgQXiLtEEIO9PmwCLcBGAs/s1600/weatherman_zpssnyt3axu.gif" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfHzxAhtvdc/WVlWEqD9rgI/AAAAAAAAAN8/rUX8vQ8ipjccnAWyTkkgQXiLtEEIO9PmwCLcBGAs/s1600/weatherman_zpssnyt3axu.gif" /></a></div><br>Seems the local news is helping us celebrate <a href="https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/weatherpersons-day.html">National Weatherman’s Day</a>, and I hope they have good things to say about the weather forecast. If they try to warn Lawndale about an approaching hurricane, no one is likely to believe them.
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<br>Then again, if they do predict a hurricane it would be appropriate for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/disaster-day-2/">Disaster Day</a>, but not nearly as disastrous as wearing a cream-colored top to a Super Bowl party. Wait, that's not a disaster...it's a dip-saster!
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<br>On the subject of clothing faux pas, someone needs to tell the Fashion Club that it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-clash-day/">International Clash Day</a>, but don't mention that it refers to the band. I want to see them all show up in full fashion don't glory!
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>The winners have been announced for the Daria Fanworks Awards: <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21725/thread">Written</a> <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819139#p819139">Works</a> and <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819138#p819138">Visual</a> <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21724/thread">Works</a>.</li><br>
<li>R.I.P., <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21711/thread">Carl Weathers</a>.</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21716/thread">Do you think space aliens are out there</a>? Vote in the poll!</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-10031600535832375692024-02-03T09:10:00.000-05:002024-02-03T09:10:39.391-05:00I Guess They're Tired of Frozen Lasagna!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGv4Et0g9YM/WVlWZXcp-gI/AAAAAAAAAOA/QV7hXRjA85YZs4sdjLh-8R0erDS8fznkgCLcBGAs/s1600/helenjake_zpsfd2edfdb.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="346" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGv4Et0g9YM/WVlWZXcp-gI/AAAAAAAAAOA/QV7hXRjA85YZs4sdjLh-8R0erDS8fznkgCLcBGAs/w180-h346/helenjake_zpsfd2edfdb.png" width="180" /></a></div><br />Looks like there's no need to celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/feed-the-birds-day/">Feed the Birds Day</a> today, as the "birds" (a.k.a. Jake and Helen) are taking care of it themselves. Or they're into some kind of new roleplaying exercise, in which case we should give them some privacy.
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<br />I hope Jane knows that it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/american-painters-day/">American Painters Day</a>, but it won't make much difference. I can't imagine her going even one day without painting, so today shouldn't be much different than any other for her.
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<br />Finally, even though it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-missing-persons-day/">National Missing Persons Day</a>, I hope no one asks Quinn if she knows where Daria is. As she's already pointed out, she's not her sister's beeper.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21676/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 5 and 6): "Anthony and Abby managed to keep their promise for the next couple of hours as the car wound its way through ever more mountainous territory, keeping their conversation to pleasant topics of family and friends and home." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21701/thread">Part 6</a>)</li><br />
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819123#p819123">Spider Quinn: 06 The Lawndale Files</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "It was Assembly time at Lawndale High. Principal Angela Li came to the podium."</li><br />
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21674/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 22): "The sudden and dreadful shaking soon came to an end, and after that, nothing..."</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-43271452486609402002024-02-01T09:16:00.002-05:002024-02-01T09:16:35.460-05:00Let's Hope It's Only Temporary<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ulWPV0VhJo0/Wz9fgkIRAYI/AAAAAAAABSI/d7yOa4WYMT8GWh-UtXlgCsUND7G1yR23wCLcBGAs/s1600/JakeTattoo.png" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="219" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ulWPV0VhJo0/Wz9fgkIRAYI/AAAAAAAABSI/d7yOa4WYMT8GWh-UtXlgCsUND7G1yR23wCLcBGAs/w114-h219/JakeTattoo.png" width="114" /></a></div><br />Jake's all in for <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-face-and-body-art-day/">International Face and Body Art Day</a>, and I think we're all grateful for those boxer shorts. I hope Trent celebrates by finding a new tattoo from a magazine!
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<br />Meanwhile, Jane should get out those art supplies and try out a new gummi bear-themed piece because it's <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/decorating-with-candy-day/">Decorating With Candy Day</a>! Just make sure Tom keeps his distance, or at least have some alternate snacks available at all times.
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<br />I have a good feeling about Jane's chances of success, but that may only be because it's <a href="https://www.optimist.org/member/optimistday.cfm">Optimist Day</a>. We should check in with Daria and see if she still sees that soda glass as half-empty.
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fandom News!</b></span>
<ul><li>The deadline is today to vote for your favorite <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21540/thread">Written</a> <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819081#p819081">Works</a> and <a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819082#p819082">Visual</a> <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21541/thread">Works</a>!</li><br />
<li>Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between <a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21650/thread">Daria and Jane and the Square Pegs</a>.</li></ul><br />Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472833061426444581.post-65610730757161935562024-01-30T09:05:00.002-05:002024-01-30T09:05:27.150-05:00Beep!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X4GZQ-DeFfw/WVlXEKlprsI/AAAAAAAAAOI/WP3IoSuI634nnBUu7MUvRcvlvooX6KAVwCLcBGAs/s1600/ansmach_zpsjwcnd8gj.jpg" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X4GZQ-DeFfw/WVlXEKlprsI/AAAAAAAAAOI/WP3IoSuI634nnBUu7MUvRcvlvooX6KAVwCLcBGAs/s1600/ansmach_zpsjwcnd8gj.jpg" /></a></div><br>I hope Upchuck decides to celebrate <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-inane-answering-message-day/">National Inane Answering Message Day</a> again this year, because his previous entries, as recorded in <i>The Daria Diaries</i>, were classics:
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<br>"This is Charles. I can't come to the phone right now, because I am occupado. I could tell you what I am doing, but let's not ruin the mystery. At the tone, leave your name, number, and the time you called, and I will get back to you as soon as I can tear myself away from my life of intrigue, about which I cannot be specific, lest I put both my life and yours in danger."
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<br>"No, no...not now, girls! This is Charles Ruttheimer the Third, and you have reached my answering machine...please, ladies, patience!...speak clearly at the tone and...I'm on my way, my dears!...they so hate to be kept waiting...anyway, I'll get back to you as soon as possible...if this is an emergency, well, so is a woman on fire!"
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<br>"You have successfully contacted the underground grotto of The Ruttheimer Group, currently engineering our secret plan to achieve world domination by the year 2010. If you would like to know more about our plans to gain global control of mass media, subjugate the military forces of every nation on Earth, and install Charles Ruttheimer the Third as supreme ruler of all humankind, please leave your name and address at the beep, and we will send you an informative brochure and a free bumper sticker."
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<br>On a less amusing note, it was on this day in 2011 (the year after the Ruttheimer Group took over the world) that "Daria" made a guest appearance on <a href="https://dariawiki.org/wiki/Crossover#Robot_Chicken"><i>Robot Chicken</i></a>. While I feel obligated to mention it as being relevant to the fandom, the less said about it the better.
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<br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fanfic Update!</b></span>
<ul><li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21628/thread">The Betrothed</a>, by easmith (parts 3 and 4): "For what felt like the tenth time, Dylan checked the room number against the one written on the back of the photograph." (<a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21648/thread">Part 4</a>)</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819112#p819112">A Different Morgendorffer, A Different Sloane</a>, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (prologue): "It was stormy in Lawndale. Two teenage girls were braving the elements as they climbed up the Big Strawberry."</li><br>
<li><a href="http://thepaperpusher.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=819106#p819106">Parting Gift</a>, by Rémi (part 1): "Of all the persons that Jane Lane could have expected to see at her front door that evening, Quinn Morgendorffer was probably the last."</li><br>
<li><a href="https://lawndale-high.freeforums.net/post/21635/thread">Titanic - A True Story</a>, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 21): "The party at the First-class dining hall of that night had been the very best of the journey so far."</li></ul><br>Kristen Bealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436138977654279475noreply@blogger.com0