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“Are you excited about Beetlejuice 2?”

OK.  I said this a long time ago on my now-dead Beej/Lyds blog, but the post’s gone, so I’ll say it here.

If the Beetlejuice sequel were a real thing it would be covered like CRAZY by the legit entertainment media.

There would be interviews and segments in/on:

Hollywood Reporter Deadline Variety People Entertainment Tonight Rolling Stone US Weekly And these outlets owned by Warner Brothers, who owns the rights to Beetlejuice: CNN HBO

At most a couple outlets have said there’s “talk” about the sequel “according to sources.”

I’ve worked in media.  “Sources” can mean anything from a Key Grip to some studio intern who thought he overheard something while in line at Tail O’ the Pup.

When sources aren’t named it means the news hasn’t been confirmed by anyone important.

IF the sequel were real, the news would be fucking everywhere.  Warner Brothers would be promoting it the moment Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s signatures were dry on their contracts.  It would be the biggest movie news of the last 30 years.

But that hasn’t happened.

Until it happens it’s all rumors.  Fuck IMDB.  IMDB is not a reliable source.  No one has confirmed the movie has been Green-lit.

Key word: “Green-lit.”  If it ain’t Green-lit it ain’t real.  Green-lit means Warner Brothers has said yes and producers have begun raising money and signing talent.

So just calm your asses down and find other things to occupy your time.  If Burton and Keaton actually are going to do this, you won’t be able to escape hearing about it.

There’s something about the creatures that come out at night, we’ll truly never really know what they get up to.

people will bring up the fictional murder as if i had anything to do with it or could stop it. like i’m not aware. “you know this freak KILLS people right?” man what do you want me do about that. i’m not his keeper. he’s funny to observe. and also not real

Couldn’t live without them

My Beej Fics on AO3.

There are two arcs.  Both are Cartoonvere mixed with a little Movieverse.  There are NO Fakejuice musical fics because I fucking loathe that atrocity.

You can read these in whatever order you please, but here’s my suggestion:

This arc starts with my favorite fic:

Falling In Loathe: How Beetlejuice and Lydia Met.

The King of Sin.

The First Of Many.

Homework.

School Visit.

The other arc:

Coming of Age.

Coming of Age: The Alternate, Explicit Ending.

Flashback.

Jingle Juice (or) Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.

A Beetlejuice & Lydia Valentine  (my 2nd favorite fic)

Guy Talk.

Nature Lovers.

And one Movieverse fic:

Beetlejuice Is NOT the Bad Guy.

The Beetlejuice Fandom.

As with any fandom community, being a part of the Beetlejuice fandom can be a wonderful experience. For many fans, like myself, it's a way to connect with others who share their love for the quirky characters, unique humor, and funny catchy songs of the cult classic movie. The Beetlejuice fandom is no exception, with fans of the iconic 1988 film and the more recent Broadway musical(That’s gone now)) coming together to celebrate their love for the quirky and supernatural world of Beetlejuice. However, as with any community, there are also flaws to be found.

The flaws and issues that arise, particularly when it comes to the behavior of younger generations who are new to the fandom. In the case of Beetlejuice, some fans who were introduced to the world through the recent musical adaptation may have a different perspective and approach to the fandom than those who have been fans of the original film for many years.

One issue that has been noted by some long-time fans is the fetishization of the character of Beetlejuice by younger fans. This can involve sexualizing the character and viewing him as a Trans Man for example. Some people would actually claim that’s he can’t be a desirable figure if he’s not one, rather than as the chaotic and mischievous spirit he is meant to be portrayed as. This fetishization can be concerning and uncomfortable for some fans, particularly those who have a deeper appreciation for the character and the world of Beetlejuice beyond just surface-level attraction.

Another issue that can arise in any fandom community is gatekeeping, or the idea that certain fans may try to exclude or invalidate others based on their level of knowledge or experience within the fandom. This can lead to a toxic environment where new fans feel unwelcome or discouraged from participating, which is not conducive to building a positive and inclusive community.

Despite these challenges, there are still many reasons to love being a part of the Beetlejuice fandom. The shared enthusiasm for the unique and imaginative world created by Tim Burton, as well as the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from all over the world, make the community a vibrant and exciting place to be.

Ultimately, it is important to remember that any fandom community is made up of individuals with their own perspectives and experiences. While it is important to acknowledge and address problematic behavior, it is also important to focus on building a welcoming and inclusive community where all fans can feel valued and appreciated. By working together and respecting each other's opinions and perspectives, the Beetlejuice fandom can continue to thrive for years to come.

But, of course, that’s easier said than done.

Um, so, I’ve spent like a week or two talking to a few people of the Beetlejuice fandom and discussed some issues and topics about it. For those who took their time out of their day to chat with me Thank very you much. You guys are nice. :) I just hope this Blog Rant I’m working on doesn’t make you wanna spear me.

But for those who called me just a plethora of things like being Transphobic, Homophobic, Racist and a Bigot. I’ve been called a Pedophile too.

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Most likely will anyway.

Follow if you’ll like to see my other drawings

My first post to my new blog🤫

omw to write a story consisting solely of my favorite tropes and characters i think are cool

Most likely will anyway.

Gosh she is the most adorable thing ever!

Lydia says no to white beauty standards

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Yeah

Love the color Purple and Black🖤💜🖤💜

Creatures of the night

Okay, Now It’s Valentine’s Day!

Some early BeetleBabes fanart for Valentines Day

Some early BeetleBabes fanart for Valentines Day

Hello You

Just some more pics from my other blog👍✨

Beatrice lil Dance

Laufey is my absolute go-to girl when drawing favorite Goth girl. I highly recommended listening to her music if you’re a fan of Chet Baker or Ella Fitzgerald. Ik having a Goth character be madly in love with Jazz music is odd, like seeing a bat swim in a pool but idc I love it.

This is old but I’m still practicing making scary things on a program instead of on paper.

Really debated on uploading this but now I don’t rlly care I posted this on my other blog, why not here.

Nathaniel Ufes is a simple guy. He has his interests and hobbies but he mainly sticks to himself. Perhaps that makes him mysterious or even boring, but it doesn't matter to him. All he wants is a simple casual life that isn't filled with drama.

That is until one day he ends up in an accident that results him in seeing dead people.

Nathaniel dresses pretty casually, and he'll dress formal if he needs to but good luck seeing him without his sunglasses; his hat especially.

Character and info created by my best friend and we’re actually creating a blog together that has nothing to do with story here.

These Porn bots got me feeling all special and shit

Wednesday X Rowan

I swear, every time I talk about the show Wednesday with someone we usually end up discussing about the really weird relationships that happens in it and it’s always:

“Omg! I ship Wednesday and Enid together they’d make a cute couple!”

“If Wednesday doesn’t end up with Xavier, I’ll get with Xavier”

“The Normie Tyler and the Weirdo Wednesday, it’s perfect! Just like Romeo and Juliet.”

WHERE’S WEDNESDAY X ROWAN HMM??

With all the Ships that people blindly support in the show and like to pretend that actual chemistry is happening there freaks me out. I know Rowan was just in one episode but I could already tell that he had so much potential in being more than just a forgotten side character. I obviously won’t be giving out spoilers but I’d like to think Wednesday and he would’ve been neat if certain things didn’t occur the way it did for the both of them.

I Adore everything about this!

History Lesson on Beetlejuice the Animated Series, for the new kids from The Old Kids.

So, first of all, Beetlejuice (1989) was a well liked film. It didn't open to massive box office success or anything, but it was off the wall and memorable enough to have accumulated a following pretty rapidly. Within a year, there were talks to expand this quirky, pseudo-scary Burton fever dream into a franchise.

For kids. It was a risky move and executives wondered if there was any demand for a dark, creepy show such as this. The "halloween year round" brand of merchandising and shows had not necessarily solidified as popular enough to turn a consistent profit. Their previous attempts to do a show in this vein had not done well (gravedale high, off the top of my head, only ran for one short season. Real Ghostbusters was an incredibly light-hearted action show that scarcely focused on the Spooky/Supernatural aspects for this very reason)

Despite all odds, Beetlejuice the Animated Series opened and was an absolute success.

It was WELL recieved. Far more than the film was. It ran for 4 seasons and went up for a daytime Emmy in its' first season. Unheard of, for children's animation. The show was praised for crisp animation, a brilliant color palette, marketability, and gross-out puns that left kids rolling and adults rolling their eyes.

It was syndicated across Canadian to American television at the same time. This was Not Done, then. Usually shows played in one place then the other. If you lived near the border, you caught both simultaneously, but it wasn't common. You wouldn't catch the same show on different channels in the same broadcast day.

Beetlejuice was so well recieved and demanded across so many cable networks, it ended up running on multiple channels at one time. In Canada AND the U.S.

And why wouldn't it be so beloved? It's an Incredibly unique show. ESPECIALLY if you grew up with the typical kids media in the 90's.

Beetlejuice was revolutionary in that, ultimately, it was meant to speak to both boys AND girls about accepting yourself and others, despite a clash of opinion or taste. Gender roles, race, cultural differences, age politics, hygiene and bullying and self-image and acceptance of the "other" were all continuous topics for this show.

A gross-out show with a female protagonist and no specific coding? One in a million, especially back then. You were either watching Transformers or Carebears. I don't think kids today know exactly how intensely the coding of television in the 80s and 90s effected my generation. This was NOT that long ago, kids...

I remember commercials like "did you know a Girl could, theoretically, become president? Would we all have to wear PINK?" A gender 'equality' PSA presented by the Looney Tunes. For kids...

Beetlejuice had a Female Protagonist who liked fashion and art, but also hung out with a gross out friend. She was "weird". She liked bugs, slime, adventure. All the things young ladies were told were not for us. And lydia was also rarely the damsel. Usually, LYDIA was the one saving her MALE COSTAR from danger. The show was named Beetlejuice. It was about Lydia accepting herself as strange and unusual. Beetlejuice is all the gross, "icky" stuff Lydia is not meant to like.

She likes him anyway.

Lydia never had a "conformity" episode. Her mother would try to dress her in pink and she gagged. Lydia was talented in her own hobbies and passions. Others may not have liked those hobbies or passions, but the show was always quick to show us how Lydia succeeded by EMBRACING herself, the wat she was. She did not need to change aspects of herself to make others happy. Lydia was happy being Lydia and having a gross, ghoulish best friend. And that's all that mattered.

So. A cartoon without a target gender demographic with a genuine moral center? Made by that gothy weirdo that your grandparents thought was the devil? About ghosts and monsters and all the stuff you arent supposed to draw in school? Animated by a talented team on a ghostship budget that would go on to produce some of the biggest names in animation today? Fuck yeah!

Also, it needs to be said: this show WAS controversial. Far more so than most toons on TV today. (Far more so than the musical)

The 80's Purity Brigade tried to get it taken off air (they tried to get A Lot of Stuff taken off the air and were 99% unsuccessful) and were met with HARSH opposition. They said it was satanic (a potential death sentence for media during the height of America's Satanic Panic). They claimed it did not depict the afterlife "correctly". It was evil to talk to children about death so casually. It was polluting the children away from Traditional Values. Gag me.

Fortunately, these "critics" were ignored. There are fan letters archived at Harry Ransom from folks telling the creators what the toon meant to them and their children. These letters inspired the show runners to continue and Actively Mock the purity brigade in multiple episodes.

Example: (Snugglejuice is one example, in which beetlejuice is forcibly brainwashed and traumatized in a cutesy labor camp to be Sweet and Good. Lydia calls it monstrous and threatens to expose/destroy their entire institution to save her best friend from honest to god Conversion Therapy.)

This show was and is still a treasure. It actively taught a whole generation of little sprouting weirdos to love themselves, slime and all.

So, when tumblr kids who are only just being introduced to it through a musical produced 32 years later by folks just barely old enough to remember the film At All reduce this cartoon to "just a dark bad problematic cartoon ugly gross tossed together it's old and not relevant"

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I'd like to remind them, your musical rode on the shoulders of the toon and film artists. Your hottakes on how "gross" you find the cartoon are pretty indicative of your lack of critical thinking skills. Your misunderstanding of the context of this cartoon as a piece of both franchise and cartoon history betrays your immaturity in analyzing the media you take in.

Yes. It's dark. It's creepy. People loved it. It was completely innovative at the time. Kids loved it. Tons of kids who grew up with it STILL love it. It doesn't speak to Your modern sensibilities? Of course not!

Because It wasn't MADE FOR YOU.

If you can't view a nostalgic piece of media with an understanding of the time it comes from, you have no business deigning to critique it with some Buzzfeed Hottake about how you're so upset about a cartoon you didn't even grow up witb and likely haven't even seen.

Don't come into nostalgia fandoms unwilling to accept the origins of the media/original fans of the media who can and will ALWAYS love it just the way it was.

Happy Halloween!!

Amaro Saving kittens

This is a really shitty sketch and was inspired by the Tom and Jerry episode when Tom died and went to cat heaven via elevator but I wanted to post some more before the October is over, also thinking about making a new blog for my other stories I’ve been working on but idk yet.

Feeling dissatisfied and unfulfilled this Halloween

Even though I love Halloween and everything spooky that comes with it I just don’t feel likeI’m in that “Halloween Spirit ” mood anymore and I haven’t for a couple of years now. Maybe it’s because I surround myself with all that has to do something creepy all year long or maybe it’s because I hype myself up before October comes around just for that feeling to go away. Maybe I'm simply bored of it. (Tbh I think it’s the Christmas trees and decorations they put out even before October hits but that’s just me))Well, for whatever the case it may be I hope everyone else is having a fun time during the weeks left of the spooky season lolz.

A lil thing from Chapter 6