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Crowley/Nanny Ashtoreth Headcanon

After rewatching the show and focusing more on the character(mostly Aziraphale and Crowley) instead of the plot. I realized that Aziraphale and Crowley switched jobs that they would presumably do much better. Angels are usually perceived as kind, loving, and nurturing so it would be assumed that Aziraphale would do well taking care of a child. While Crowley, whose hobby is taking care of plants, would work well as the gardener. That made me wonder why their roles were switched. Maybe Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett thought it would be a funny thing to write or if there was something deeper.

Personally, I think Crowley made the decision to be the nanny because he had a natural connection with kids. Compared to most demons, Crowley is more mischievous with his work, similar to children that play pranks. I also headcanon that Crowley has unresolved trauma from his Fall because he saw God as a parent. This further convinces me of my opinion. Maybe Crowley sees himself in children- innocent and curious who are susceptible to “bad crowds” and suffering. With Aziraphale, I think he likes kids but would feel uncomfortable taking care of them because he seems to prefer being on his own reading books or enjoying a meal with Crowley. Plus, taking care of plants would be easier since he can miracle them to be healthy if he messes up.

“I meant,“ said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?” Death thought about it. “CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.”     ©

Terry’s Shepherd’s Hut

An original, early Edwardian shepherd’s hut.  A typical Downland design made of corrugated iron over a wooden frame, on an oak chassis, and resting on large cast-iron wheels.

We would spend lots of time in Terry’s shepherd’s hut discussing stories, the words, the world, his world.  Tiffany Aching was born in that hut.

–Rob Wilkins (taken from “Terry Pratchett: His World”) 

(Note the feegle statue and bee pillow!)

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Unfinished drawing of one of my favorite Discworld antagonists: Cosmo Lavish. He's a little under the weather.

(Yeah, I've been mentioning him more and more recently. So what?)

Talking about women and gender expression in Discworld for my midterm. Dude, it's a shame that The Watch sucked so much because Joe Eaton-Kent was such a cool choice for Cheery. I thought it was really cool that they explored aspects of her gender and "coming out" as female that was mostly just subtext in the Original stories.

(A slide from my visuals)

Planning out my speech. I love yapping about my passions to a room full of captive classmates.

When will there be official art of my pookie?

I'm making a sideshow for my boyfriend about Discworld and why I like it, and for this slide I will explain how I became an instant Pratchett fan but why it took me a bit to warm up to Gaiman's writing.

Also I'm going to introduce him to my favorite characters:

1. "No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away...The span of someone's life is only the core of their actual existence." (Reaper Man, shortened)

2. "Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?" (Going Postal)

Happy Birthday Terry Pratchett 🎂 🥳

First off, the first Discworld book I read was Reaper Man, so I would totally suggest reading that one first.

Along those lines, I think my favorite (main) character is...Death!! He's such a dork I love him.

Lastly, my favorite book has got to be Making Money. It was the third Discworld book I ever read, and it has my favorite character interactions in it. Also, my favorite side character Cosmo Lavish!!

(I don't care what anyone says, my man did nothing wrong.)

Pov: You're Otto Chriek and the Ankh-Morpork Times is writing a puff piece on the Patrician. You need a photo for the occasion, and you've just told Vetinari to pose in any way he feels like.

Alrighty, it's been about a year since I've joined Tumblr and half of that year has been with this blog, so I guess I'll make an "introduction" post.

Hi! I'm Lizardwoman (or Becca if you're really brave) and I like things.

Film and TV history (I'm a film major in college and I'm really digging learning about the history of everything)

Discworld and all things Pratchett

Columbo

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Series of Unfortunate Events

Jeffrey Combs

Doctor Who

And about a billion things more. If somethings not listed, that doesn't mean I'm not a fan it just means I have a really sucky memory.

One of my New Year's resolutions is to interact in some fandoms more and overall just put myself out there and be more confident. (This will most likely include poorly drawn fanart, so this is your one and only warning.)

Overall though, all of my social media's are dedicated to messing with friends. This means if you see me bickering with two art blogs, don't fret.

Okay thanks 😘

Same. Reaper Man was the first Disworld book I read and my brain will always come back to it if I think I can worm it into a Discworld conversation.

I’ve been thinking about creating content for the Discworld fandom but most of it is rambling about Reaper Man.

Merry Hogwatch everyone! (Roundworld calander edition)

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and remembered to leave out some sherry and meat pies for the Hogfather last night. Maybe even some turnips for those hard working hogs that pull his sleigh?

JOSH KIRBY, TWOFLOWER DOESN'T LITERALLY HAVE FOUR EYES!!!! TERRY MEANS TO SAY THAT HE WEARS GLASSES!!!!! JOSH, DON'T DRAW HIM WITH TWO SETS OF EYES!!! JOOOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We (I) need more serious analysis and comparisons of Terry Pratchett and JK Rowling.

I'm talking:

Looking at their respective worldbuilding and writing styles.

Looking not only at the series they are best known for, but also their other works and what they entail.

Comparing their fan bases, known politics, and overall contributions to the world.

Obviously I am extremely bias, but I'm tired of seeing the surface level "Terry Pratchett > JK Rowling". I KNOW that, the real trouble is how do we convert others?

I wasn't on the internet when terfs tried to claim Sir Terry and were shut down hard by those who knew him. I'm thinking instead of always being on the defensive, now is a perfect time to to go on the offense.

1. I am very happy that Terry Pratchett is trending in some capacity.

2. Why is it happening?

Everytime I read one of Lipwig's books, I have to gaslight myself into believing that he was never referred to as Alfred Spangler at the beginning of Going Postal.

"Alfred Spangler? Never heard of him. Now Albert Spangler on the other hand..." over and over again in my brain. Surely it'll stick one day.

I know I'm not the target demographic for this movie, so I'm not going to say too much about it. I do have a genuine question though:

Why does the Rat King move and look like the Other Mr. Bobinsky?

Is it the standard "hoards of rats trying to look human" style? The Amazing Muarice and His Educated Rodents is one of the few main Discworld books I haven't read, so I don't know how it's described in the book. I have read and watched Coraline though, and I did just get done watching The Amazing Maurice.

Were orcs ever mentioned again after Unseen Academicals? Like, we got to see golems and goblins civil rights expand throughout multiple books, but I don't remember orcs ever making a return appearance. Granted, I still haven't read every book in the series, but still...

I was looking up Susan's family motto (for reasons), and I had forgotten just how many puns are in the dog Latin stuff Terry Pratchett does. Things like:

Quod Subigo Farinum as the family motto for the baker, translating to "Because I knead the dough."

Almost all of the guilds except for the MOST prominent ones have a joke as a motto. Reading the Plummer's Guild one was really funny.

One of Albert's line in Mort being Sodomy Non Sapians = Buggered if I know.

Like, I went looking for one thing and ended up reading the entire wiki article for Discworld's Latatian.

Idk, it's almost like he was a professional, knowledgeable, and talented comedic writer or something.

When I read The Truth, I thought Otto's last name was pronounced "shriek". However, I'm listening to Mathew Baynton's narration and he's pronouncing it like an aggressive "creak". Does anyone know which one it is?

Also having watched Yonderland, I swear I've heard the voice he's using for Otto before. It's really bugging me because I can't quite place it.

by the looks of things its not going to be quiet,gentle or romantic

this is not looking very quiet,gentle and romantic fam

Hello Good Omens Fandom, you have landed on the nice list for the holidays: we present the Aziraphale & Crowley Angelic Playlist. @neil-gaiman

"Angel with a Flaming Sword", (1893)

— Edwin Blashfield

Aziraphale...

Night Watch is a damn rollercoaster how can a book about time travel where the main character at one point STOPS PART OF A RIOT USING HOT CHOCOLATE be the same book commenting on corruption within the police force (and the government?? Maybe?? There's been hints so far but I haven't finished it yet so imma leave that so a solid maybe) and the harmful effects (affects? No clue) that accepting it as the norm has on everyone else and the effects of poverty in such a good way???? Like what??? It's fucking amazing and I haven't even finished it yet