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Mask or Menace | MODERATORS ([personal profile] maskormods) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2016-04-20 05:51 pm

APRIL 20TH, 2016

THE MAJORITY REPORT: APRIL 20TH, 2016

THUMBS UP FOR COUNTDOWN
As seen in American entertainment news and social media, with a focus on music websites and publications:
ImPort singer and occasional diplomat Count Dooku recently announced a new direction for his government-assigned symphonic metal band. 'Sulfur Mustard' will now be known as Countdown, and has launched a new album by the same name, which has provoked controversy among commentators who perceive radical anti-government messages lurking in its lyrics.

The 'Countdown' album is advertised as a musical saga paying tribute to the historical imPort heroes who helped reform the United States 'police state' regime in the late 1980s. Yet according to many in the mainstream media, this is mere pretense for messages promoting illegal vigilantism, resistance to authority, and opposition to the Cold War.

"This so-called 'music' is an outrage against American values," according to a statement released by the influential media advocacy group Manifest for Moral Magnitude or Triple-M. "Our citizens- our children- should not be exposed to songs that undermine their patriotism and promote disorder against the government. Our nation is at war- our homes were invaded. The last thing we need now is self-righteous imPort celebrities like Count Dooku undermining the people who protect us by stirring up old issues and spreading distrust. We call for opposition to this un-American music and the companies that promote it, and for real citizens of this country to heap shame upon 'Countdown.'

When approached for comment on the controversy, Count Dooku stated that he prefers to let his group's art speak for itself, and that Countdown will continue to pursue its own style of music and politics- regardless of any outside pressures which may be brought to bear. Countdown will be performing live within the four Porter cities throughout the spring season. Initial ticket and album sales have been notably sluggish in reaction to media backlash against this subversive song-slinging.

AND EVEN SECOND BREAKFAST
As seen on the Rumblr account for Benny's Breakfast:
This is a potato.

It can be for breakfast sometimes.

IN THE NICK OF TIME
As viewed upon BlueTube, the original content entitled 'ORIGINAL RUNNING LATE MAN VIDEO!', with memetic output on Rumblr:
The Running-Late Man: Unmasked!

After the talented Nick made himself known in the Artist Alley of FanPort and communes with the locals, a niche yet growingly popular gag meme on ImPort devoted blogs take up the help of social media frenzy Running-Late Man -- the man whose powers are greatest when he's five minutes behind schedule!

The meme started a few weeks back when someone caught a (shaky) shot of Phoenix Wright jumping a high fence on a bicycle with a piece of toast clenched between his teeth, and then quickly spiraled out of control (as most internet running gags do). Since no one knows his name, he's simply been called Running-Late Man up until now, and with him showing up at FanPort, he's going to cause a surge of Running-Late Man fanwork on people's dashes.

Running-Late Man has already ignited a furious shipping following with an imPort nicknamed The Caped Cravat, believed to be Miles Edgeworth. Surely, surely there will be more ships to set sail! But maybe not in a timely manner.

BEETLE V GREEN LANTERN: DAWN OF HOT HUNKY FANFIC
As seen on BlueTube:
If you venture into BlueTube, you might find a collection of a shaky, distant videos of select portions of the fight.

Green 'If there's even a one percent chance that he is our enemy, we have to take it as an absolute certainty' Lantern fought Blue 'This bat lantern vigilante has been consistently targeting me' Beetle in an epic and costumed fisticuff session. Heroes! In tights! Beating each other up!

There you can see some damage on the streets along with Heropa 012 being almost entirely demolished and minor damage to 014. No casualties are noted -- Green Lantern successfully lead the fight to a more remote area. Given the general good will that Green Lantern and Blue Beetle (ALL OF THEM OKAY) inspire, this will probably set off a firestorm of conspiracies.

Neither of them can be found later to comment.

HE'S BEDEVILED YOUR HEARTS
As seen on BlueTube and thoroughly discussed on Bwitter:
Lucifer was reported to have crashed a handful of other imPorts panels, most notable emerging from backstage during Jeff Winger's panel LAWYER AT LARGE: IMPORTS' IMPACT, INVOLVEMENT, AND INFLUENCE ON TV & MEDIA and kissing formerly thought to be heterosexual Mr. Winger full on the mouth in front of his adoring fans. Later Lucifer appeared in the crowd during the final moments of LEAVE ME ALONE & DON'T TOUCH MY LUGGAGE and had, as reported by a totally unbiased fan, "a steaming moment" with the wizard Rincewind under the noses of adoring fans.

TAKE NOTE THAT both things, and Lucifer's heckling at other panels, are hitting social media, and while there are plenty of different angles of video on BlueTube covering Jeffifer's snog, what really happened between Rincewind and Lucifer has become a game of whispers on Bwitter, with people claiming to be there and suggesting a variety of different ridiculous things happened, #rincifer #godshonesttruth--Lucifer took him in his arms and flew away with him, Rincewind summoned an army of skeleton-corpses to protect him, and then flew away on a broomstick, etc. An upswing in fanfiction has resulted from both incidents, as well, with Rincifer tending toward the darker of the two.

HOT NEW FANG
As seen on news stands and in the online publication content:
The latest edition of the fashion magazine Chic includes an exclusive interview with imPort designer Kanaya Maryam, and in time for the release of her new clothing line. She talks about being a new mother, living among humans, and laughing off continued rumors of a vampire army, but the heart of the interview is still about fashion.

In talking about her design philosophy, she said, "I've never seen fashion as about following trends, or wearing what the industry decrees as popular. I encounter that opinion often, mostly from outsiders, and I understand where it comes from. But, for me ... it's a compromise between the vision of the designer and the client's. If you don't look and feel good when wearing something with my name on it, I haven't done my job."

As pieces have begun appearing in boutiques throughout the eastern seaboard, Maryam Designs has quickly become the talk of the fashion world, especially as imPort fervor hits the industry. Maryam has plans to expand her studio, hoping to bring her designs nationwide. Her studio can be contacted for further information.

THE KING OF CROON
As seen on BlueTube and spread over Rumblr:
An anonymous person recently uploaded a song by imPort heartthrob Manolo Sanchez entitled "I Love You Too Much" onto the internet. Thanks in part to the imPort fever surrounding this month's convention, the track quickly went viral, reaching over 5 million plays within a matter of days. Sanchez's passionate love ballad has clearly struck a chord with listeners across the nation, inspiring several people to upload videos of the guitarist's performances in various cafes throughout Heropa, Nonah and Maurtia Falls. It has also reignited interest surrounding his unexpected song for the Mexican government back in January. Rumor has it "I Love You Too Much" is part of a larger concept album, and a growing number of fans on Rumblr and other imPort-focused fan communities are hungry for more.

POTTY MOUTH OF WORD
As seen on Bwitter, and then inexplicably national news:
Regional real estate troll Ronald Chump has made headlines, somehow. As of 12:38AM on Thursday morning, he has been posting mean "beets" and memes on social networking site Bwitter -- and all about imPorts.

Some of the sampling:

12:38AM
Dooku? More like Dookey -- like his music!
12:45AM
What has Fartley Rathaway been tootin' about?
12:56AM
DiarrMaria's popularity in the toilet again.
1:05AM
What kind of pervert names their kid Dipper? Dipper, I hardly know her
1:10AM
Tony Stark Naked -- no one needs to see that!

And so forth. With hours worth of inane content, if you take a look you might see your own name.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from ORANGE to BWITTER BLUE because of CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP, AMERICA!!

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knifecollecting: (I made a lot of mistakes)

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[personal profile] knifecollecting 2016-04-21 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
Well, now I'm extra glad I didn't go to FanPort. We need better news.
rathercommon: (angry and intent)

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[personal profile] rathercommon 2016-04-21 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
RONALD CHUMP IS THE BLOODY WORST. The WORST. His beets make him seem sort of entertaining in a total trainwreck sort of way but do NOT be stupid enough to think he's just entertaining. He is DANGEROUS. Xenophobic and bigoted and small-minded and hateful.

[ so sayeth "kitty jones, more like shitty groans" ]
wizzardly: (Rincewind is in Hat Town)

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[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
Right. Well.

If anyone needs me I'll be in a hole in the ground somewhere.
huntergames: YIKES (yikes)

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[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-21 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
is that a joke of some sort
of course potatoes can be eaten for breakfast
wizzardly: (...We'd all be rich?)

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[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
I was wondering that as well. Potatoes are perfect in that way, they're lovely for any meal.
slightlyoffchilt: (Anguish.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
Rincifer. My god.
wizzardly: Moriturus sum! (Stercus stercus stercus!)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
You should read some of the things they're writing! It's absolute madness! Wizards don't even use broomsticks.
slightlyoffchilt: (Euphony.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
At least, they wouldn't use them in that way.

[Implying he's already read some.]
huntergames: (whoa reiner get out of here)

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[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-21 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
Exactly! And they're very good for you!
wizzardly: (How can you be so nice and yet so dumb?)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
...You know, I've spent a good majority of my life working my very best simply to survive. I've gone to extraordinary lengths to avoid Death, I really have.

But I think I'm ready now. I think this is the moment.
sleight_of_hand: (The happiest man on earth)

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[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2016-04-21 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
COUNT DOOKEY
(*≧▽≦)ノシ))
Never thought I'd laugh that hard over a bathroom joke.
slightlyoffchilt: (Galliard.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
No, Rincewind. Do not go gently, not like this -- just think of the domestic fluff they'd write!
wizzardly: (Insewerance?)

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[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
- Are they? Gosh. Bloody ingenious of them. Just when I think they can't get any better they find a way to prove me wrong.
wizzardly: (Another fine mess)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
The domestic what? Are those better or worse than the "lemons"?
huntergames: (the parties are advised to chill)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-21 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
I was reading somewhere they're good for your digestion! And if you have trouble going to the bathroom.

[ You're welcome. ]
liverletdie: (Wry)

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[personal profile] liverletdie 2016-04-21 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like someone's trying to hard to defend their heterosexuality.

It's okay to look, I promise.
slightlyoffchilt: (Disciplinary.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
You've now made citrus profane.
wizzardly: (Not on your life)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
That's rather rich considering what I've read in your tag. Your fans seem to think you lack the muscle tone to be off your knees for too long.
wizzardly: (Gosh.)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 02:13 am (UTC)(link)




Oh.

[w-what useful facts, Sasha. Thanks.]
huntergames: (smack of ham to it)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-21 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Good, right? And supposedly they're good for your brain, too.

People should eat potatoes all the time!
slightlyoffchilt: (Perfidy.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! [He spluttered -- the sound of a man who was thankful that he hadn't been drinking coffee at the moment.] You --! Well! At least I was never handmaiden to a inexplicably centaur Lucifer.
slightlyoffchilt: (Look.)

2/3

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
... Unlike you.
slightlyoffchilt: (Vituperate.)

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[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
Emphasis on hand.
wizzardly: (Because I'm a redhead)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-21 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
And yet I think I still prefer it over having the dubious honor of forming the center of even more dubious "group therapy".

A twenty-part series, that one was, if I remember correctly.

Your fame truly has opened doors for you, hm? Among other things.
slightlyoffchilt: (Callow.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-04-21 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Why were you reading a twenty-part series about libelous affairs concerning me?

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