has given up on masking🇵🇸

OP turned reblogs off but as someone with a crazy wicked scar that's been called "body horror" a few times, I really wanted this on my blog

OP HAS CRACKED THE CODE. THEY GOT IT. THEY FIGURED IT OUT.

No seriously it definitely gives me the ick that people will say “Erm Murdoc/2D didn’t raise her” and then if someone ships Noodle and Russel it’s “He’s like a father to her” AND??? AREN’T THEY ALL??? Russel is only 3-4 years older than 2D, so it’s not like it’s the age gap that gets them, especially when you think abt them shipping Murdoc with her a lot (especially on ao3. I’ve seen so many fics where Murdoc is a pedo for Noodle, which boils my bones bc wasn’t he FUCKING RAPED AS A CHILD WTF) It’s kinda of like… they’re making the only black character the only caretaker of her… and only see the black character as a caretaker and nothing more… anyone else see what I’m implying here? I’m not super educated on this topic so if anyone else has more to add please repost this or leave it in as ask bc this goes deeper. But I do think his appearance plays into it as well. He’s not a skinny guy with hair (bc Murdoc is brown and they ship Noodle with him sometimes), he’s a fat bald man, so they don’t see him as attractive to ship with Noodle as 2D is. (Which is bs Russel is beautiful but I digress this isn’t the topic at hand) That’s brings it back around to my theory that the ships are the artist’s poorly hidden fetish. Noodle x Murdoc = Pedophile fetish/much older man and younger woman age play fetish Noodle x 2D = typical straight couple fetish of a hot woman and a hot man and wanting to see them fuck

Nobody ships Russel and Noodle (very few do) because the fandom draws the line THERE instead of where it should have been which is NO SHIPS AT ALL WITH NOODLE BC SHES CALLED THEM HER BROTHERS OR UNCLES LIKE 50 TIMES!!!! It really does make you think. You have a serious point tho Anon I literally shouted “THEY GOT IT” when I read this.

I finally made the charts I was talking about for my Gorillaz/Original Band OCs! So here we go! Strap in! It’s a lot!

My friend has an OC too who is our drummer but they haven’t made a sheet yet. (Please pookie pretty please… @boiboiperson)

They’re apart of a original band they made named Outsiderz, a group of people 5 (6 when Misaki chips in) that have always felt different from the rest of society for their beliefs, styles, opinions, appearance, etc. and feel like they see the issues the mainstream of social media and people don’t, so they made a band to not only feel surrounded by people like them, but also to spread the word about topics they feel like we as society have turned a blind eye to. Reject False icons is back, and this time with younger eyes and ears to help sound the alarm.

Relationship Charts!

(I do not know who the original chart maker is, I am so sorry!!)

Also before we begin, in this AU Del was never Exorcised out of Russel, as he was too deep in Russel’s soul to be pulled out in between phases 1 and 2, so he’s been with him since and strengthened over the years due to their bond, and he can materialize now fully in his own without knocking Russel out or possessing him/taking over his body, all thanks to the Spirit House’s energy in Phase 4.

And since Paula’s race is ambiguous in Gorillaz I made her Vietnamese. Okay let’s go!

Marilyn grew up with the band since she was 3 years old, born from Murdoc’s wild days in Mexico before phase 2 began, born in 2003. She’s seen everything, from the horrors of Plastic Beach to the decisions of The Last Cult, and even though her relationship with her father has strained heavily throughout the years, she still sees the others as her family. 2D is like an uncle to her, Noodle is her big sister (who she’s admires to an high degree), and Russel is practically her father (or mother) who filled the failure Murdoc left behind and who Marilyn has grown to not only be just like, but also whom she models her life after in a way. She tries to remind no one of her father and if she is compared to him she might throw up. Murdoc wants to try again, but sometimes you have to learn if you wait too long for something, it will eventually move on without you. She did not like Ace but Ace didn’t mind her. Has never met Paula.

2D’s son however 2D had no role in his upbringing. Turns out the emails from 2D’s wild life himself in 2003 too were true, however nothing ever came of it until Matthew turned 15, realized his stepdad wasn’t his real dad, and wanted the truth. Once he met his dad in 2020 he ended up being stuck with him and the band (and Marilyn) for a few months due to COVID. When he finally was able to go back home he remained in touch with his newfound family and has been apart of them since. Murdoc and Russel are uncles meanwhile Noodle is the aunt. Marilyn is like a cousin to him. Met Paula a few times, they like each other. They think he’s a nice boy.

Jackie, for the record, is absolutely not 2D or Murdoc’s child. After Paula began her tech business (after creating the seagull repelling microchip) she traveled to South Korea for a brand deal and went around with the CEO while she was there, eventually falling pregnant, then the two going their separate ways because neither wanted to settle down and the man didn’t want to be a father. Since then Jackie has been raised alone by her mother and her bà ngoại. She met Matthew in 2020 when 2D and the rest of Gorillaz were on a shopping trip (when stores opened up again) and ran into Paula. Since having no bad blood with her (see the 2020 art book) the two chatted and Matthew got acquainted with Jackie. They swapped phone numbers and eventually went on a few dates before dating. They’ve been together for 5 years now. Jackie hates Murdoc’s entire existence, not for the bathroom incident in ‘98 or for any ideas Paula planted in her mind, but for just simply being a gross egotistical prick his whole life. She’s fine with 2D although she doesn’t speak to him or Russel out of choice. She idolizes Noodle and thinks she’s the best and coolest guitarist in the world but is too shy and full of herself to admit it. Has a small crush on Noodle (this wouldn’t ever be reciprocated though dw) and thinks she’s an absolute icon for music.

After dating Marilyn for 3 years now (since Cracker Island when the band moved to California in April’s Neighborhood) he’s gotten rather acquainted with the band members. She enjoys her talks with 2D and Russel probably the most, likes occasionally speaking with Noodle and Del, however due to Marilyn opening up about her past, even if he’s better, it’s very hard to like Murdoc as much as the others. Due to being a heavy people pleaser, however, they wouldn’t ever admit to this and speak to him with the same level of respect and kindness as they do the others. They don’t hate Murdoc but they’re not a huge fan of him either. Murdoc, on the other hand, likes April and is just happy Marilyn is happy for once.

Marilyn’s friend from College in California during Cracker Island, Misaki hasn’t met much of Gorillaz at all, nor does she listen to their music (she’s likes music from the 30s-80s), but as a drummer herself (as a hobby not in the band) she absolutely adores Russel and thinks he’s an incredible musician. Same with Noodle, although she doesn’t play guitar, she loves her fashion sense and energy and sees her as a good icon for Asian women in the music industry. Likes talking to 2D, has only seen Del once but considers them friends (they’re not really), and has never met Jackie’s mother or Ace, obviously.

I’ve started making art for my Gorillaz Fanfic Series “El Mañana!” This isn’t my best work and I’m not sure how committed I’ll be to this, but I hope it makes the quality of reading more favorable! I’m currently doing this for a fic so far I’m most proud of, which is this one, and it’s Plastic Beach centered.

it would be so awesome

funnily enough kym has like the most complete and comprehensible coverage of the ceo's little stunt that i've found so far. link to their article

(Ignore Kolya’s fit he picked it himself)

The game treats the Miis like they’re real people and makes zero mention ever that they are not, and only ever refers to them and their POV as if they are real and you are their caretaker! While playing this honestly messed with my head pretty badly at times and made me worry a lot on if I was hurting real people/not doing enough for real people while I was playing!

I cannot imagine how much worse this would be for someone who’s unmedicated, non-dormant, or experiencing breakthrough symptoms! Do please be careful and PLEASE remember to have a way to reality check yourself while playing the game!!!

The weight of your oppressors is on your spine