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Mask or Menace | MODERATORS ([personal profile] maskormods) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2016-07-10 01:27 pm

JULY 10th, 2016

THE MAJORITY REPORT: JULY 10TH, 2016

'CAUSE LUCY IS BEAU-TILICIOUS, BABY
As seen on all the best tabloids and celebrity gossip sites:
Sparks Fly on Ambassador's Hot Date: Who is Lu's Beau???
Who cares about some guy trying to steal the Declaration of Independence, right? Real news is what you find in gossip magazines, a few of which are running content like the above headline, splashed across a picture of a blond, curly-headed teen shielding De Chima's new ambassador from a large bald eagle-shaped firework.

An excerpt from one such article:

"They were sooo cute together," says one woman, a self-described "imPort fanatic". "I waited outside the museum for six hours just so I could see what all the imPorts were wearing, and I saw them go in together. It was like they couldn't stop smiling at each other. He's got dimples, you know."

The dimpled boyfriend is Matthew Lynch, a dreamy imPort who shared a few classes with Lucy before she graduated earlier this year. What did he have to say about the relationship?

"We're just friends," he reportedly insisted throughout the evening, but we all know what that means. Some sources say the two have been an item since April's Fanport convention, where a number of fans claim to have spotted the pair holding hands and even kissing.

(Don't forget to check out our online gallery for even more photos of Lu's STUNNING evening gown! We'll tell you all about how YOU can get her look!)

A HULKIN', HULKIN' BURNING LOVE
As seen on Bwitter, ImPortanment Tonight!, and all the best celebrity magazines:
HULK & HULKETTE: NEW POWER COUPLE IN TOWN

Keep on the lookout! A new imPort power couple's in town, and it's tearing it apart— literally! In the early hours of the past month's 18th, De Chima received the unsavory visit of a massive red-skinned beast lady, who went on a rampage through a small portion of the city. Before much damage was done, she was joined by her larger and greener companion, though it was unclear whether his intention was to stop her from doing any more damage or taking part in it himself.

Thanks to the efforts of a number of imPorts, as well as the distraction that the massive green Hulk proved to be, the damage was limited mostly to a building that was torn down, and despite minor to mild injuries on innocent bystanders, there were no casualties, and soon after the pair vanished into the forest. As of yet, the identities of both the Hulk and his companion the illustrious Hulkette remain unknown, although the case remains open, and the authorities continue to search for them.

FERAL DARYL FANS
As seen on all major news networks and FranticNews.com:
Sixteen suspected drug dealers and small business burglars in Maurtia Falls have been laid up in the city's hospitals across the last eight days due to injuries resulting from being shot in the backside with arrows. Taking credit for these acts of vigilante justice are several members of the Maurtia Falls Daryl Dixon Fan Club the 'Crossbow Queens'. When asked for comment, the president of the club said, "Something had to be done about them. Besides, no one got killed. DARYL DIXON RULES!" The other Queens and fans gathered cheered too loudly for further questions to be asked as their president and several other members were arrested and taken into police custody.

The president of the De Chima Daryl Dixon Fan Club, 'Dixon's Demons', had this to say about the actions of her fellow fans: "Serves them right. The Crossbow Queen's ain't [censored]. Daryl's a De Chima boy. Anyone who's a real fan would be part of the Demons, not the Queens."

When asked for his opinion on what was being done by his fans, Daryl Dixon replied: "Get that [censored] camera out of my face!"

In related news, crossbow sales across the country have seen a 200% rise over their total sales in the first quarter during the last week alone. This spike of interest is expected to continue at least through the end of the summer hunting season.

TOYING WITH YOU
As seen in THOT TOPIC ads:
Brand new coming in August! Life sized DARYL DIXON action figures, with opposable thumbs! Pre-order now!

THAT TIME OF THE MONTH
As seen on all major national and international news networks:
Catastrophe at the "240 Years of America!" yesterday, on July 4th as the gala was interrupted by fireworks inside the museum, followed shortly by the notorious Julian Day, alias "Calendar Man".

The newly-released from parole Day attacked the gala with an Uncle Sam monster that took quite a number of fellow imPorts to take down. Day had attempted to steal several artifacts from the exhibit, including the Declaration of Independence, though all have been returned. Unfortunately, the costume stolen by Day from the popular musical Franklin! was not in recoverable condition.

Julian Day was quickly arrested and following a short hospital stay due to an injury sustained to his gluteus maximus, was then sentenced to four weeks in prison with two months of parole. While Day plead guilty to the charges related to the monster, he denied involvement in the fireworks.

The De Chima Civil War Museum suffered extensive damages and the exhibit has been cancelled. While many blame imPorts for the attack, witnesses claim it would have been much worse without all the heroes on scene and that lives were saved that day.

DAY-UM
As seen on the website made to order, BloodOrangeBubble:
Have you ever wanted a punching bag OR a pillow with Julian Day's, AKA Calendar Man, face on it? Pre-order now! Supplies are unlimited.

MUSIC: LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL
As seen on all forms of viral marketing:
Have you been using a computer lately? Watching TV? Did you accidentally type "Lucifer" into your Woohoo! search bar? Or maybe search for something unrelated like "The best place to buy a sandwich in De Chima"? You did? Awesome. Because you have now found yourself accosted by one of the most irritating adverts known to man. On the computer it's one of those ads that play music and remind you that you forgot to turn on your adblock, or turn off your speakers. On TV, it's catchy, and repeated often. It's the clip that interrupts your daily play of Two Tones albums on BlueTube. It gets under your skin, until you're utterly sick of hearing about it. And so is everyone else, if the angry comments are anything to go by.

So what is this advert?

An enormous white wing cuts across the screen, there's a swooping noise. You'll probably hear that swooping noise in your dreams. And then an instrumental, not quite perfect version of AC-DC's Back in Black cuts in; the same version used during Lucifer's ImPortant! season debut, just this past week.

The voice over begins to tells you about the contents of the CD: "Finally, Hell's only angel has released the album that everyone has been waiting for. "Lucifer's Best Of" collects both live and studio recordings of songs you'll be familiar with from the crooning archangel."

As he speaks, the music changes, and viewers are afforded different clips of Lucifer in full song. "Bringing together classic live show hits like Sweet Transvestite and Big Balls as well as hits from Season 2's great upcoming soundtrack. Download the full album now, and be the first to see the music video to Karma Chameleon. Or buy the 8" vinyl, and enjoy the secret track." Like, for example, Lucifer crooning to Witchcraft. Are you sick of this advert yet? It's okay, it's almost over.

"Don't forget to pick up Season 1 of "ImPortant!" at a retailer near you, or find clips from every episode so far at ChurchOfTheMorningstar.Org".

"And he's buying a stairway to Hea--hahaha. Heaven~"

Now it's over.

You know who's to blame.

ACTUAL NEWS
As seen on local Maurtia Falls television channels:
A rash of bloody, brutal murders have been happening, mostly targeting young men. Authorities are not revealing much, but it is believed to be imPort-related.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from SOLSTICE YELLOW to FIREWORK RED because #ThanksJulian is trending.

WANT TO SUBMIT TO THE MAJORITY REPORT?
The Majority Report comes out the 10th and 20th of every month. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th and the 19th for the corresponding dates.
wizzardly: (Mr. Suspicious)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-15 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It's because of Baelish, isn't it?
slightlyoffchilt: (Awry.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-15 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[A beat.]

It is good to have friends in high places, Rincewind. And even better to be nearer those high places.
wizzardly: (I'll give you a thick ear)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-15 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I knew it.

[he bites back the mean question on the tip of his tongue (Exactly how high do you plan to climb up his backside?), but he can't seem to make his face look less bitter without instead looking nauseated.]

And commuting a state away, that's worth it?
slightlyoffchilt: (Folderol.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-15 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I... Would be moving my practice, actually.
wizzardly: (!!!)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-15 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
What, what, why would you do that?
slightlyoffchilt: (Lachrymose.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-15 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
For the sake of my own hospital, set under my direction.
wizzardly: It's a little thing we have called 'mathematics' (Explain to him why he's wrong)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-15 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
But there? With him?

I mean - your own hospital, that's wonderful, I'm sure, but surely you could do that as well in Heropa, couldn't you?
slightlyoffchilt: (Calumniate.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-15 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually, no. I cannot. It is specifically under Ambassador Baelish's commitment to mental health within Maurtia Falls that enables my particular vision.

It is something of a promotion, Rincewind, be happy for me.
wizzardly: (Don't start being nice to me)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-15 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
...I am. Don't think I'm not.
slightlyoffchilt: (Propitious.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-15 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
That's all I ask. Besides, it isn't as if I won't be able to make house calls for you.

Especially since April and I have mended the bridge a bit.
wizzardly: (Sounds like an amazingly bad idea)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-16 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
- You have? [well that's some unexpected good news.]

Well, I'm of course glad to hear that. I'll see you over sometime then?
slightlyoffchilt: (Palisade.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-16 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Whenever you would like, just set the date.

[His enthusiasm is meant to make up for the Moment they had, just now.]
wizzardly: Are you going to start being generally unpleasant again? (Is this just a break for lunch?)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-07-16 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[it's working wonders.]

Wednesday, maybe?
slightlyoffchilt: (Eschew.)

[personal profile] slightlyoffchilt 2016-07-17 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
I can do that, Rincewind. Expect me then.