Walk Like an Esteem Teacher!

Mr. O'Neill looks far more impressive than usual for the anniversary of the unsealing of King Tutankhamun's tomb on this day in 1923, but I suppose that's not saying much. I mean, it would be difficult for the man to look less impressive than usual, wouldn't it?

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Arts 'N Crass" on this day in 1998, as well as the Daria Day marathon that aired just before it. Check out the transcript to have all of your burning questions answered, such as what the Morgendorffers are always eating. Really hard-hitting stuff.

Fanfic Update!

• Choice of the Cheerleader 02 - A Fair of Change, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Quinn was annoyed. Brittany’s audition, while rather good, wasn’t an excuse for Mr. O’Neill to not consider anyone else. She wondered what to do about it. Then it hit her. Sabotage!"


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 57): "Wallerstein Park was the largest and most beautiful green area in all of Layndale."


• Star Trek: Lower Decks: An Aquatic Second Contact, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Mariner entered the room to see Tendi and T’Lyn in the midst of a discussion."


• Stranger Without Time, by radiofox (part 8): "That evening, Quinn looked out her window while she contemplated the day's events. The waxing gibious moon beamed through the starry skies and crisp fall air that delicately waved back and forth across town."

Daria, Do NOT Try For Any Beads!

Daria, Tad, and Tom don't seem particularly interested in the parade, but that's just because it's nothing compared to the usual celebrations you'd see today for Mardi Gras. Of course, these aren't usual times, so maybe a scaled-down version is better anyway.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Arts 'N Crass," which aired on this day in 1998. It was the first episode of the second season, and followed the Daria Day marathon, which gave us all kinds of fun behind-the-scenes insights. For example, the Morgendorffers don't eat lasagna; they eat concentrated protein and starch nutrition squares. And now you know!

Fandom News!

• Discuss a recent real-life hair care crisis.


• If you could cast the voice actors for Jodie, whom would you choose?


• linnofthewoods shares Daria fanart in Linn's art thread.


• JoeMerl posted the Random Pairing Challenge 2021.

And the Winner Is...Fashion!

Stacy is thrilled to be named the winner of the Daytona 500, which is taking place later today. You can talk about dirt and grease and broken nails, but that's about the happiest I have ever seen Stacy so let's not ruin it for her.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Arts 'N Crass," which aired on this day in 1998. It was preceded by the Daria Day Marathon, and if you like fourth-wall breaking and metahumor then this will totally be totally your jam.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 28): "One class had Daria worried: Potions. Potions had acquired the reputation as being one of the toughest classes at Hogwarts: the professor wasn’t just strict, but also extremely sarcastic and demanding and was reputed to favor Slytherin, the House he headed."


• Daria's Great Adventure, by dmsfanman (part 35): "Tom and Darren were back to looking at each other through the windshields of their respective rovers. Tom reflected on how being a pioneer on the infinite frontier of space seemed to involve a tremendous amount of waiting and boredom."


• Everything to Fear But Camp Itself, by Lady Evil (part 7): "'Well, here we are, Camp Grizzly.' said Bruno. 'How ya feeling, Kina?'"


• A family Secret, by Rémi (COMPLETE!): "« Can I come in ? » Quinn was surprised both by Daria’s hesitant demeanour and her embarassed question."


• On the curb (Random Pairing Challenge 2020), by sarcasticsponge (COMPLETE!): "One early morning in Lawndale saw one Tom Sloan driving slowly around town contemplating about his life several months after Daria broke up with him."


• T.A.Ts from a Magazine (Random Pairing Challenge 2020), by EntrancedCat (COMPLETE!): "'Ohhh,' Brittany Taylor cooed appreciatively as she studied the document enshrined on the wall. 'Great Prairie State University! I’m going there you know! Or maybe you don’t? But Ms. Manson, this says you, philosophiae doctoris uh, do philosophy. I thought you were a psychologist.'"


• Unnamed story (Scenes No Daria fanfic should have: The Saga Goes On), by JPAGC (COMPLETE!): "It was a tuesday morning in Lawndale. In the Morgendorffer household, like countless homes across the US, this meant that its occupants prepared for yet another working day."

Brunch Like an Egyptian

Jake's doing some amateur archaeology as he tries to emulate Howard Carter, who entered King Tutankhamun's tomb on this day in 1923. I think he's finding less treasure and more sugar, but for Jake I suppose it's still a good deal.

Also on this day in 1998, the episode "Arts 'N Crass" first aired. I think my favorite moment is Helen's rare moment of awesomeness at the end. What's yours?

We're still waiting for more votes for for the Daria Fanworks Awards. Please vote if you haven't already!

Fandom News!

• Ranma has a noise canceling headphones question.


• Discuss the news about the latest school shooting.


• What would a reunion between Beavis and Butt-Head and Daria look like?


• What do you think of the news about a Greatest American Hero reboot?


• JoeMerl posted a new Iron Chef: Random Pairing Challenge 2018.

Lincoln and Washington, Bros for Life

It's President's Day, and both presidents are surprisingly excited about it considering the two of them have to share one holiday. Still, as long as nobody wears sandals I guess everything will be fine.

Also, "Arts 'N Crass" first aired on this day in 1998. Highlights of the episode include learning about the extra quart of grease in the pizza recipe, witnessing Helen's moment of triumph, and seeing Brittany's unlikely art contest win. (Seriously, how awful must the other entries have been?!)

Fanfic Update!

• ASPS, by PrecambrianStudios (part 81): "Wearing a long, emerald-green trenchcoat and a deerstalker cap that barely hid her sunglasses, Karis Chapman tailed Ben Nielsen, making to keep at least fifty feet behind him. Her searching was almost over; she knew he had the answer."


• Mack of All Trades, by Kristen Bealer (part 2): "Keeping his eyes closed, Mack thought, If he keeps saying his lines in that monotone, I won't need any angels. His dull acting will put me to sleep just fine. And opening night is in three days! I almost feel sorry for the audience."


• Rising with the Machines... Cynically, by Kuriamo22 (part 3): "The next day Jane noticed Daria was acting a bit quieter than usual as they walked to school on that rather chilly morning. Jane glanced at her friend and noted she looked deep in thought as she stared blankly forward."


• Unbearable (Daria and the Gang), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "The doorbell rang at the Morgendorffer residence. 'That's for me!' Quinn cried from upstairs. But before she could bound downstairs and get to the door, Jake was already ahead of her. He always liked his chats with Quinn's dates, where he could rap, homie to homie."


• The Unique, by EntrancedCat (part 2): "'Yondah lies da castle of my foddah. That's got to be the most boring castle ever,' she decided."

But Was He Buried Without His Diver?

Ninety-one years ago today, Howard Carter opened King Tutankhamun's tomb. I don't know if O'Neill there is supposed to be King Tut or not, but if he is, I guarantee Carter found a whole bunch of echinacea and self-help books in there.

Speaking of Mr. O'Neill, it was also on this day in 1998 that the episode "Arts 'N Crass" aired on MTV, and in it we got to see what might be O'Neill's most positive portrayal on the show as he took Daria and Jane's side on having the poster entered against their objections and tried to stand up to Ms. Li. Sure, he failed miserably, but I give him credit for at least trying.

Fandom News!

• What fragrances would Jake Morgendorffer, Timothy O'Neill, Anthony DeMartino wear?


• Talk about the video game Mega Man in the Weapons of Mass Distraction forum.


• NightGoblyn wonders if there's any interest in a "Where I Watch" or "Where I Read" thread.


• Star Trek fans, gather here to talk about your favorite versions of the show.

Tut, Tut, You Lazy Overachiever!

On this day in 1923, King Tut's tomb was opened and explored. Jodie is dressed--and drawn--for the occasion, and I think that's as motionless as anyone is ever likely to see her.

Also on this day, the episode "Arts N' Crass" aired for the first time in 1998. There weren't really any tombs in it, although I could see Brittany coming up with a "Don't Get Buried in Tombs" poster theme for the art contest. If only she could find her lipstick.

Fanfic Update!

• After the Disaster :: Chapter Three, by Fhujeth_x (COMPLETE!): "Clenching her perfectly manicured hands she felt the rage boil up inside of her but when she tried to release it, she couldn't. Tiffany laid back on her bed trying to feel something more than the unfathomable anger and sorrow that leaked inside her but nothing more happened."


• After the Disaster :: Chapter Four, by Fhujeth_x (parts 1 - 3): "Night had come and gone just like Tiffany's hopes and dreams had come in and out. Like every breath she took she counted in the back of hr mind when her sanity would return and when her hopefulness would give her a reason to wake up. She had no one to turn to or talk to, except herself." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• And Then it Happened :: Chap 1, by Fhujeth_x (parts 4 and 5): "'Tiffany, please - this is serious.' Stacy glanced around some more trying get a better grasp of what was going on, 'If we aren't careful we might be...'" (Part 5)


• Being Red (Angst Off Round 2), by mmmdraco (COMPLETE!): "I wonder again if my father has always been this lecherous, or if it has been a gradual change that happened while my mom was pregnant. A whole 9 months of no sex, and then your kid is born a redhead. You get a DNA test to prove he's yours because you've got black hair and your wife's a brunette. But it's proven. I'm a Ruttheimer. And I'd give a hell of a lot to change that."


• Brittany’s Second Sight (IC: Without you...), by OverlordMikey (COMPLETE!): "Twilight was just beginning to fade when he asked again. 'Brit; I know it doesn’t take this long to get to school.' A dark smile crept across my face; I knew I should turn around, but jealousy had always been one of my vices - and a hypocritical one at that."


• C! True Lawndale Story, by TheExcellentS (COMPLETE!): "Josh: 'Ever since I started I "won" this Internet Championship, I've been receiving videos from all sorts of LFC fighters looking to challenge me for the belt. I mean, I'm a busy man. I don't have a lot of time for these. But I'll let you decide if they're worthy for a shot.'"


• Daria and Jane, meet Daria and Jane (Rude Awakening X-Tra: You meeting You), by DIsaac (COMPLETE!): "JANE: Hey Amiga? DARIA: Yeah. JANE: Is that your Aunt Amy? DARIA: Actually no. That's not Aunt Amy and remember she left to go back to DC earlier today. Wait a second that other one looks like you. JANE: Daria, I think you need to stay out of my brother's stash box."


• Daria - Double Down, by neonhomer (part 26): "The room was dimly lit, and cold. Jane looked around the room, trying to find out where she was. There was a faint sound of air moving, but nothing else. She walked a small circle, looking at the room. 'What I wouldn’t give for a flashlight.' She said half aloud."


• The Ecclesiazusae of the Fashion Club (Orphaned Plot Bunny), by Roentgen: "'Weeeeeeee're resssssenteddddd....' Tiffany moaned. 'Resentment by the Dateless Class is the right kind of resentment.' 'Hey,' Quinn said. 'I think I have an idea.' 'Go on.'"


• End Of Fear, by BrownEyedBagel (part 3): "Tiffany kept Crowe tight against her body as she made her way to the kill. He had been present at her other two victories and had earned the right to be here. A cold resolve took her as she drew closer to her enemy. Just like the other two, this roach deserved his fate."


• Fallout Lawndale: 2289, by Vukodlak (part 4): "'Jack can I talk to you for a minute I need to ask a favor?' Something had been on Tom’s mind sense last night. And he hoped Jack would be willing to help him out. 'What’s on your mind?' 'Can you teach me how to fight?'"


• The Final Showdown (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Last Friday Night!), by Charles RB (COMPLETE!): "'My dear Mrs. Bennett. As an INFORMED consumer, you should know that non-dairy creamer offers NO SUSTENANCE whatsoever... and NEITHER DOES THAT OFFER!' DeMartino turned to Trent and yelled: 'ENOUGH! I say it's time TO BLOW THAT FUCKER LI DOWN!'"


• Into The Night (IC: Without you...), by neonhomer (COMPLETE!): "As he was closing the door, he paused, saying 'I miss her too.' He closed the door and walked away. 'So do I.' said Jane. She sighed, and flopped down onto the bed, and began to cry. A familiar green jacket was beside her. She grabbed it, and held it tightly. After a few minutes, she sat up. 'I can't do this anymore.'"


• It Shouldn't Happen That Way...... (IC: Without you...), by DIsaac (COMPLETE!): "He had hopes. He had dreams. He was her love. He was a QB. they were ready to head to college. Follow her dream of Being a Cheerleader at a big time college and his to be a QB there as well. It can't be this way."


• Janet of Hearts (A genderswap never before done), by ThanatosRW (COMPLETE!): "Hal sighed, 'Janet, I'm begging you, please calm down. You just had a heart attack and if you keep this up, your going to have another. Don't you at least want to live long enough to see our daughters graduate? I'm worried.'"


• Jodie, meet Jodie (Rude Awakening X-Tra: You meeting You), by DIsaac (COMPLETE!): "RA JODIE: I think you better sit down with what I'm about to tell you. JODIE: What could that be? RA JODIE: That I'm you. JODIE: And I think your crazy."


• Justice For Jane (1,001 Deaths of Tom Sloane - Part II), by BrownEyedBagel (COMPLETE!): "He lay there trying to catch his breath. This had to be a bad dream. Any moment now he would wake up and all the pain would be gone. If this was a real life attempt on his life he would already be dead. Who uses the flat end of a hatchet? Who even would use one at less than full strength?"


• Kevin, meet Kevin (Rude Awakening X-Tra: You meeting You), by DIsaac (COMPLETE!): "KEVIN: Hey.....wait a second. Are you me? RA KEVIN: I was about to ask the same thing. Are you me from back in the day? KEVIN and RA KEVIN: AWESOME!!!!!!!!!"


• Little Runaway (IC Runaway Daria), by DeacBlue (COMPLETE!): "She sniffled a bit, then her eyes narrowed. The shorter blonde had disappeared! Just as she was about to back away and go back to her cave, she heard a feminine voice behind her. 'Mind telling me why you were spying on us?'"


• My New Life, by ST91 (part 1): "'Quinn , can I ask you a question?' 'Sure. What is it ?' 'Why do you want to spend so much time with me ?'"


• The Problem is... (IC: Without you...), by OverlordMikey (COMPLETE!): "I have no excuse for it, but I do. It’s why she left me - ever since that incident I’ve been a shell. I’ve always been useless, but even useless people had a place. Now I waste space in a damn office wishing for a way to go back..."


• The Promise (IC: Without you...), by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "'I know this has been hard on you Jane - but maybe talking to someone would help. I mean I know that Daria knew how good of a relationship the two of you had, but I don't. Jane - what was it like to have a sibling you got along with?'"


• A Quiet Night (IC: Without you...), by InvisibleDan (COMPLETE!): "'Daria, I'm going to have to go back to the office. Eric says that the witnesses in the microwavable ketchup lawsuit are about to change their stories. I'm going to leave you some money so you can order a pizza. Is that okay?' That damned word again. 'Yeah, it's okay.'"


• Return of the Runaway 01 (IC Runaway Daria), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "'Girls, , I just want you to know your mother and I realize it's not easy moving to a whole new town -- especially for you, Quinn, right?' Jake asked. 'Did we move?' his 14 1/2 year old daughter, Quinn, asked, sarcastically, from the back seat."


• Ring-a-Ling, by Doggieboy (COMPLETE!): "Before rereading some of his 'victories', he checked his inbox to see if the school or school board had contacted him, then noticed a letter listed as coming from 'Hot Lawndale Teen' with the subject of 'Ring-a-Ling'. A smirk appeared on his face and he opened the letter."


• Runaway Daria: Fallout Lawndale Edition (IC Runaway Daria), by Vukodlak (parts 1 and 2): "'I don't have a home.' She sniffed back a tear and watched as her feet dug into the ground. 'You were headed to Little Lamplight?' He asked picking the map she dropped. 'Yes Sir.' she answered hesitantly. She'd thought the Lone Wanderer was just a story her father made up it was a little intimidating standing before him. 'Well I suppose I'll just have to take you there.' He said tussling her hair." (Part 2)


• Sandi :: Well... This Sucks :: Chapter 3, by Fhujeth_x (COMPLETE!): "'I swear I waxed last night...' She thought to herself as she wrapped a towel around her hair and body, 'I know I did...' Bending down she checked in her mother's garbage can for her waxing strips she had used the previous night and sure enough, they were there. Which meant she waxed and her legs were hairy, again... and she needed to wax again." (Part 3) (Part 4)


• Sandi :: Well... This Sucks :: Chapter 4, by Fhujeth_x (part 1): "Sandi scowled. She was planning to wear blue too. 'Stacy. I'm planning to wear blue to this dance. Remember?' Stepping closer to Stacy she put up a more intimidating look, feeling a rush of power surge through her veins, 'Unless you think you could wear it better than me.'"


• Save the Last Trance for Me, by jtranser: "'No, Daria, I didn't lie to you. The way back to being Dr. Daria Morgendorffer, Dream Shrink and respected authority in the field, does exist. And so, You are here. Let's run the list, O.K.? First, Your Avatar...'"


• She is Us, and We are Her (IC: Without you...), by Angelinhel (COMPLETE!): "I didn't know her. Staring down into the casket, it broke the last piece my heart that none of us did. Even now, after a week of sleepless nights spent silently sobbing into a pillow, after countless days wearing a hollow smile as I went through the motions at school, I couldn't remember her name."


• ST: ANC: A Time of Terror (Non-Daria), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "'You would be scared too, Yolanda, when someone disappears right next to you without a transporter signal, and I also can't raise Dacet or Salz,' Hallia said. 'Is the tricorder still reading our lifesigns, and the route to engineering? Try to meet us there,' Yolanda said. 'I will try,' Hallia said, she then began to run in the direction of the freighter's engineering section."


• The Timothy Hunter (Mr. O'Neill, Asshole), by Smijey (COMPLETE!): "'Oh, shut up!' Ms. Barch chided, tired of him picking on a female student. 'Feisty!' Mr. O'Neill growled, in an eerie imitation of Upchuck. All the female students stepped back from him several paces."


• Upchuck (Angst Off Round 2), by OverlordMikey (COMPLETE!): "I thought about it as I laid down next to Andrea; my sweet mistress of the night, enjoying the afterglow and emotions of my first and possibly last time. I opened my mouth to speak, but the only words that left my lips where: 'Why?'"


• We Only Hurt the Ones We Love (IC Runaway Daria), by deneich (parts 3 and 4): "Having proceeded only a few steps a flash of orange exiting the restaurant stopped Daria dead in her tracks. Just like from the TV show four months prior, the same orange hair, it was her Sister...Quinn." (Part 4)


• With An "Uh", And An "Um", by mmmdraco (part 21): "Jane sat down on the couch and shrugged. 'We were... talking. I met him at a bowling alley, we were both miserable at it, but we had fun. He asked if I wanted to go to an all-night pancake place with him, and next thing I know? We were actually there all night. You could have punched me in the face as I noticed the sunrise and I'm not sure which one would have shocked me more.'"


• X-men: Daria’s Evolution, by Reven384 (parts 1 and 2): "A young African American woman walked through the door and he recognized her as both a student at Daria’s school and his contact with the Hellfire Club. 'Hello Jodie,' he said. 'Hell Jacob,' she said smiling pleasantly, 'Everything is good on my end. We want Daria. You can have Quinn.' 'You can have your plans. As long as I get Quinn,' he said smiling." (Part 2)

Sabotage! Vandalism! Hooliganism! Werewolves!

Eleven years ago today was the first showing of "Arts 'N Crass," the climax of which appears at left, but before that was shown the Daria Day Marathon 1998, reviewing all first-season episodes of the Daria show. And I missed all of it. So it goes.

Roentgen wants to start a message-board role-playing game he calls, Daria: The Werewolfening. Click the link for details and signing up. Upchuck helps out at right.

FF.net

• The Prodigal Daughter, by a440 (Part 6): "Whatever you two do, be careful—Todd and his gang have been plum loco on the drug rampage and those two dum dums; Beavis and his Butt-Head were last seen stealing a riding mower."

PPMB

• Crossing Stars, by Silver (Part 1): "Some rich idiot is paying thirty million ISK for a fast ship to transport him or her to a system that's been under intermittent siege for the last four League-standard months. Which means—” "It's a deathtrap.” This from Stacy, the navigator. "It's a deathtrap,” Daria agreed.
• Daria Is Raven's Apprentice, by Project Pegasus (SEASON ONE COMPLETE!): "My job was to try to bring you back to Earth," Joe Biden told Raven. He looked at Starfire. "But I think that she’s more qualified for that. I’ll see you around."
• Finn Morgendorffer 33: Independence, by HolyGrail2007 (Part 1): It wasn’t until later that night that Finn reviewed the necessary information for tutoring tomorrow. The sun would rise again, and Sierra would be back over for more work. Finn couldn’t hate her, what was the point? Sierra had not told Finn those things about himself: He did himself. It was harder to concentrate, but, just maybe, if Finn could concentrate on this tutoring work she assigned, and he did well at it, she’d be impressed. He could get the girl without his looks. Maybe instill a state of back to normality in this crazy life of his. Finn’s bad mood did not dissipate, but it lightened.
• First Day of School, or What Might Have Been, by Roentgen (Part 1): The Morgendorffer car pulled up to the school. Jake watched Quinn climb out of the car. He turned to his other daughter, Daria. "Don't get upset if it takes the other kids a little while to warm up to you." Daria watched as a young lady looked Quinn over from head to toe. "Hi! You're cool. What's your name?" "Quinn Morgendorffer," Quinn answered. Another young woman said, "Huge." Whatever 'huge' meant, it was certainly a complement.
• General Semantics, Private Angst, by Gwrtheyrn (Part 12): "Hey, Daria! Sorry we can't talk directly; those damn laws of physics, y'know. My friend, Roboplane Group Nexus 6, is going to ask you to do something you might find surprising, and I just wanted to let you know that it and I really did work out those instructions together. I can't lie to you, kiddo, we're up against it, with this space invasion business; but ol' Jakey's got a lot of plates in the air trying to make it come out right for us. You've got a key part in all this, so please, trust us, and do as Group Nexus 6 asks."
• Legion of Lawndale Heroes Special: No One Is to Blame, by Brother Grimace (preview): Tom realized what was going on. It was a direct challenge from Farrington. The cadet's god-like powers would be suppressed for thirty minutes, and he would be as vulnerable as any man. Sloane would be expected to do the same, and he would be without his own superhuman resources.
• Legion of Lawndale Heroes Special: Tokusatsu Team Up! by LSauchelli (continued): “Be careful!” cried the green-haired ranger as he jumped to intercept a rocky fist that had been directed straight at Daria’s face. “These Mindless Ones don’t look like much, but they pack punch that could easily shatter your skull!”
• A Ticket to Ride, by Doggieboy (Part 6): The brunette opened her eyes, looked down at her chest and said, “Uh-oh.”