when i was a kid i had these exact same pencil toppers that i adored, and the other day my mind resurfaced them to my consciousness for reasons completely alien to me. it’s very unclear why exactly putting goofy faces and waving arms on inanimate objects scratches something in our ape brain but i’m honestly kinda fascinated with it. i mean the idea has been around for a long time, just look at the infamous let’s all go to the lobby dancing snacks. not to mention will vinton’s california raisins, the beloved dried grape mascots that dominated the eighties. let’s face it, walking-talking food is here to stay. i mean who doesn’t love a smiling tomato with arms and legs?
I was looking up a photo to use for this and am glad to know that I’m not alone in doing this. I thought of it when I was eating some not that long ago, but my hands were too busy playing cards to do this. sometimes I do like to play with my food, especially when no one can stop me. it can help me feel creative and it makes for slightly different flavors/textures. I would also sometimes take apart the pull and peel twizzlers and braid them
“everyday, once a day, give yourself a present. don’t plan it, don’t wait for it. just let it happen. it could be a new shirt at the men’s store. a catnap in your office chair. or two cups of good, hot black coffee.” in heaven everything is fine
rest in peace david lynch..
i know for a fact that i’m guilty of wanting that dopamine hit of having people see my posts and like them, but i’m trying to change my mentality around that here. i’m finding myself more at peace just posting my recommendations and taking solace that someone might find them in the future and enjoy what i suggest, rather than needing an instant gratification of a like. i feel as though i’m adding a brick to the communal building that is this cool userbase of interesting people.