Fandom Snowflake Challenge #6

[turps]

In your own space, post the results of your fandom scavenger hunt. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Search in your current space, whether brick-and-mortar or digital. Post a picture or description of something that is or represents:

1. A favorite character
2. Something that makes you laugh
3. A bookshelf
4. A game or hobby you enjoy
5. Something you find comforting
6. A TV show or movie you hope more people will watch
7. A piece of clothing you love
8. A thing from an old fandom
9. A thing from a new fandom



1. A favorite character

Clint Barton/Hawkeye! Comic verse Clint shades it a little in terms of being a favourite but I love movie/tv verse Clint too.



2. Something that makes you laugh

I'm putting two here, one where I'm laughing at myself. First up, two prints I bought from York that make me laugh each time I see them. The artist had lots more and I'd love to buy more someday. The puns and style just make me smile.



As for the below. I found these scrapbooks when I was putting all my books back. I was a huge Durham Wasps fan from my early teens until they were disbanded. In the early years, I made scrapbooks from all the news stories about them, and decorated the outsides myself. The note on the back was about one of our defenders who had dared to change teams *g*






3. A bookshelf

If you're organised this may make you twitch, sorry. I'm still putting books back and getting them into order after the ceiling collapsed.




4. A game or hobby you enjoy

I'm still playing Simpsons Tapped Out and have been for about ten years now. I downloaded it when I got my first iPad and have played ever since. It's not an involved game in the slightest, but it's a habit to log on and tap away at some point each day.



5. Something you find comforting

My new heated throw. This was last night, me, the heated throw and the cats watching tv.



6. A TV show or movie you hope more people will watch

It's an old show but watch The Musketeers then go talk to me about them and tell me stories about daring deeds and Aramis. Just, pretend season 3 isn't there. It didn't really happen.




7. A piece of clothing you love

My Oodie. I have two and they're both like wearing a quilt, so cosy and warm with a huge pocket that means I can carry stuff around with me. I have this one and another with sloths on.



8. A thing from an old fandom

Having to move all my bookshelves also unearthed all my old zines. This is a small selection.



9. A thing from a new fandom

I'm cheating a little as I posted this the other day, but my winterhawk badges. Though they're not really a new fandom, just the newest as I haven't fallen into anything brand new for a while.

Comments

[wenchpixie]

I am WITH you on the heated throw, it is a blissful thing to have (I've had mine for ages, since well before I got my new windows, as it was always so cold in my front room with the old ones, but I should have started a reselling business for them in 2020 as my going on about mine made so many other people get their own!).

Your prints are so fun, it's really lovely to be able to get some art with a personal story or memory attached and a smile from the contents.

[turps]

I wish I'd listened to you years ago about heated throws because they're amazing. I've only used it watching tv so far, but where it's plugged in means I could easily have it over my lap while on my desktop too. If that cold front does turn up next week I'll probably be doing that.

Looking at the prints make me think about being in York with James and my MiL. How sunny and busy it was as I tried to decide what prints I wanted. They're a lot of fun, and I must get them put up in actual frames asap.

[spikedluv]

Hawkeye FTW! (And bonus Bucky!) *g*

I can't read the print on the first print. Does it say 'Lambo', as my mind suggests?

My book shelves looked much like that because I just kept piling books on it without organizing anything. Now they're mostly empty as I'm *coff* supposed to be clearing out that room for painting. o_O

Everyone enjoying the heated throw!!

I was guessing there's be a TS zine in there. *g*

[turps]

Bucky is never far away from Clint on the shelf *g*

Close, it says 'Rambo' same pun, just a different sheep variety.

The problem with my shelves atm is I just piled the books back on without putting them in series order. It shouldn't take long to do I just need to take an hour to stand and sort. But it's jobs like that that keep getting pushed back. Good luck with your painting, at least having mostly empty is a good start *g*

Looking through the zines I was reminded how explicit some of the TS covers were. You really knew what you were going to read looking at the covers.

[spikedluv]

I had to go look up the sheep. That makes much more sense and is even cooler, lol!

[shadowhive]

I’m not surprised by Hawkeye, I still need to watch the series

Awww I love those prints!

Ohh I’ve not been on tapped out in ages. I know I had it on one point but I think space became an issue. Maybe I’ll go back to it since the pad has tons of storage

Awww throws are good! And yay kitties!

Of course the musketeers🖤 and the oodie is cute!

Oh nice the zines! And those badges are so cute

[turps]

Hawkeye the series is fun, and a strange combination of comic and movie verse.

Yeah, I had to play Tapped Out on my phone for a while as my old iPad ran out of storage and wouldn't update. It's one bulky game in terms of space needed, though I guess that's not surprising when it's been going for so long.

I love my goodies, they're so warm and I just wish it was acceptable to wear them out and about in public, like to the shops or something.

I'd forgotten just how many zines I had until I had to shift everything. They really are a reminder of a different fannish time.

[shadowhive]

Oh nice! I did mean to try and watch it around Christmas but never fit it in

Oh it sucks like that, one of my main games (Pokémon masters) which was a pain. And now tapped out has finished updating!

Oh same! People need soft coziness

I’ve never had a zine, I missed out on that era though I know people are doing them now

[rikes]

The unicorn Oodie is so cute! And OMG, baby Terri's Wasps scrapbook!!

[turps]

My Oodies are so warm and comfortable, and the prints are fun. I know you can get plain ones but if you're going to be wearing a quilt I say go all out with the patterns *g*

The scrapbooks make me laugh, they have all kinds of lists and stats in them that mean nothing now. I should recycle really, but can't seem to bring myself to do so.

[shipperslist]

The art prints are amazing! The style appeals me a Lots.

And also, YOUR MIRROR! 💜

[turps]

The art prints are amazing! The style appeals me a Lots.

I loved the prints as soon as I saw them. It was the style that caught my attention at first, the sheep puns just sealed the deal.

My dragon mirror is so old now, but I enjoy it so much I doubt I'll ever let it go. It weighs a ton but I carried it home from a holiday way back in the day. I regretted doing so at the time of travel, but never since.

And, thank you!

[svgurl]

The prints are nice and your Oodie looks comfy, as does the blanket. Your mirror is also very cool looking! :D

[turps]

Thank you!

I do like my dragon mirror, though it weighs a ton so doesn't tend to get moved very often.

[naye]

What a fantastic zine collection! And such cuddly cat buddies - the comfort just radiates from that heated throw picture.

[turps]

I bought quite a few zines back in the day and it was lovely to come across them again. While I enjoy how easily accessible fic is now, I also like the feel of a zine in my hands.

the comfort just radiates from that heated throw picture.

It's one of my favourite times of the day, when I get to cosy up with my heated throw, my cats and the tv.

[royalblue31]

Some fine funkos you’ve got there. I love the Comic!Bucky and Comic!Hawkeye dynamic, wish we got more of it in the MCU.

[turps]

I love the Comic!Bucky and Comic!Hawkeye dynamic, wish we got more of it in the MCU.

I completely agree. I love how snarky they are with each other in the comics, bickering but also competent at what they were doing. It would have been lovely to see much more of that.

[bethctg]

I like how the cats have those cute fancy cat beds on the floor there, but they prefer you and the heated throw! :D

[turps]

I like how the cats have those cute fancy cat beds on the floor there, but they prefer you and the heated throw!

It's just typical of cats! I wouldn't care but one of the beds is actually heated so is warm to sleep on. But still they'll share with me.

Not that I care. I feel quite honoured in fact :)

[jacieleigh]

Your throw looks so comfy (it actually looks like my incredibly soft, but not heated, blanket), what a bonus that your throw includes a couple of cuddly kitties! *G*

[turps]

Ahahahaha, yeah, most blankets in this house come with the addition of kitties.

The throw is really lovely to sit under and gets warm even without turning on the heat. So when I do turn it on I'm extra cosy.

[tsuki_no_bara]

RAMBO. omg, i love it. sheep and puns, two of the best things.

that heated throw does indeed look exceptionally comfortable. so fuzzy, so warm. and i remember (vaguely) when the musketeers was on altho i never watched it. i may have to look for it because the guys are quite attractive and who doesn't love a hot dude with a sword?

[turps]

Sheep and puns are such a great combination. I remember standing looking at the prints and being so amused at all of the puns. So I'm glad to see they amused other people, too.

i may have to look for it because the guys are quite attractive and who doesn't love a hot dude with a sword?

A very valid reason to look up the show!

And the throw is very warm and comfy. I look forward to settling down under it each night when I watch tv.

[turlough]

Those prints are awesome - such hilarious-looking sheep!

Cats are always comforting but I can imagine they're extra comfy when they come with a bonus heated blanket :-)

Your unicorn oodie is adorable and looks marvelously warm and cosy too!

That's so cool you still have your old zines! I used to have heaps of science fiction zines but with all the moving I've done over the years none of them have survived.

[turps]

The sheep make me laugh. They're ridiculous looking and support the puns perfectly.

The cats and a heated blanket make for a lot of warmth. I really do love snuggling up with them.

I'm thrilled with the oodies. They keep me warm during the day when the heating is off and are handy with having a big pocket.

My zines have been whittled down a little but I do have most of them still. It helps I've only moved once since I started to buy them, and that was a really long time ago.

[brandywine28]

Your zine collection! I love it! (Also the heated throw, featuring kitty butts!)

[turps]

I found so many zines when I was having to clean out the bedroom. They're such a look back to my fannish past.