“average person eats 3 spiders a year” factoid actualy just statistical error. average person eats 0 spiders per year. Spiders Georg, who lives in cave & eats over 10,000 each day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted
i couldn't resist
Okay, this might just be me being my usual Usopp fan-girl self, but I can't help but laugh at how much Usopp indirectly embodies what real-world snipers are all about—from both a professional and civilian perspective. I love how snipers are known for instilling fear in the enemy, creating hesitation so the infantry can finish the job. They catch the enemy off guard, shaking their confidence. Honestly, that's exactly what Usopp does when it counts.
Snipers aren’t just about shooting; they’re about spotting the enemy and exposing weaknesses. Usopp’s paranoia, his prepper mentality, and his mastery of deception are basically the perfect traits for a sniper. People say Oda doesn’t give him many chances to show off his sniping, but I feel like Usopp proves there’s more to a sniper than just pulling the trigger. He’s the ultimate prepper. While the monster trio charges in headfirst, Usopp is always thinking of Plan B, even if Plan A overshadows it. He’s constantly coming up with backup plans that no one else considers—until they matter. That's why he carries that bag. What’s in it? Plans no one else thinks of.
I know hyping up Usopp might sound nuts, but if you really consider all the cool things he can do, you’d see how he fits into the One Piece narrative. Yet, he’s unintentionally alienated by the crew—not in an angsty way, but because his role forces him to downplay his brilliance. Take the Clima-Tact: Usopp’s the one who made it, and that took some serious engineering, borderline quantum stuff if you ask me. Nami’s practical use of it only works because of his design. If people say he just made a useless stick that Nami had to fix, then why didn’t she make it herself? Usopp’s the genius here, but Nami recognized that genius. He could be way more egotistical about it, but he’s humble.
And let’s not forget, Usopp’s actions aren’t unforgivable because he’s always operated on a strong moral compass. I think he grounds his values in something spiritual, which makes him less rigid than someone who thinks their word is law. Just some thoughts I’ve been mulling over.
edit: this got way too many notes, let me try to find the original artist and Ill credit them, brb
edit 2: this is the only thing that comes up so I guess this is the artist? if anyone can confirm this please let me know https://twitter.com/DanilWasHere/status/1748756435347857502?t=Ij-lgsCUv32SpqO6Ld6lsQ&s=19
Moray undertale yellow (WHAT!!!)
They changed from gender neutral to gender genocide......
Now that Underverse 0.8 Part 1 is finally out, it’s time for me to step back and take a break from the series. It’s a bittersweet decision... seeing the amazing reaction to this episode makes me want to dive right into animating the next parts. But I know if I do, I’ll fall back into the same cycle of emotional burnout I’ve faced over the years. To break that draining routine, I need to stop for a moment. Underverse will be on HIATUS FOR 1 YEAR AND A HALF.
HOWEVER! I’m not disappearing entirely! I’ll still be working on the XTALE 21 YEARS comic, hosting Ask the Xtale Gang events, and occasionally creating short animated content. This break will also give me a chance to focus on my original project, METADORA.
I’d be lying if I say I'm a little worried about people forgetting the series during the hiatus. But I need this break, and I can’t thank you all enough for your continued support and encouragement. Even during tough times, knowing that this project was born from a mix of improvisation and silliness, has brought joy and inspiration to so many people reminds me of my purpose in this world. And I want to keep doing that until the end.
I hope to return with renewed passion and strength to finish this journey that has taught me so much not only as an artist, but as a person as well.
Thank you for being with me.
See you until 2026.
Working on asks rn for the ask blog and like. Bro. I am GRINDING my 4 day limit was NOT ENOUGH
I procrastinated too much and so I am speedrunning doing all the lineart in one night. For 24 (25 technically but one is just a black screen….) frames. Oh let me also mention that I HAVE TO EDIT THIS REALLY QUICKLY TOO BECAUSE OH I DIDNT MENTION ITS A VIDEO.
Sighs in not being able to postpone it a day because it’s a Father’s Day special.
I don’t mean to complain but DAMN this is taking a lot out of me LOL gonna be doing a lot of simple asks for a while after this
whose dog is this and why is it so nasty wth