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HELLO EVERYBODY!
(*) We’re BACK, baby!
**And better than ever!
***Only because Ella put the story bits before anything else and is actually taking them serious this-
SHSHSHSH.
Anyway, the MCU crew is back, guys; not only in the MCU, but also in the Chatterbox!
*We’re trying our best to communicate more in the CB, but only with one thing at a time, and we most likely won’t be releasing any content besides HHGs and MCUs.
(*)But that just means we can put more work and effort into our two biggies!
Without further ado, let’s begin this SpOoky MCU with some...
IMPORTANT DATES!
Oct 1 - International Coffee Day(M.M)
Oct 2 - World Vegetarian Day(Lupine) AND World Smiles Day! (M.M)
Oct 3 - Luminescence’s dad´s birthday (Lumi) AND Virus Appreciation...day...(M.M) Hey, national Kevin Appreciation Day! (Pygmy Owl)
Oct 4 - World Animal Day
Oct 5 - Do Something Nice AND World Teacher’s day (M.M)
Oct 6 - National Noodle Day (Lupine)
Oct 7 - International Walk to School Day (M.M)
Oct 8 - National Fluffernutter day
Oct 9 - National Moldy Cheese Day (Mistia)
Oct 10 - World Mental Health Day
Oct 11 - It's My Party Day (M.M)
Oct 12 - Columbus Day
Oct 13 - Navy Birthday
Oct 14 - National Dessert Day (M.M)
Oct 15 - Maths Day
Oct 16 - National Feral Cat Day
Oct 17 - Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Oct 18 - National Meatloaf Appreciation Day (M.M) AND Luminescence’s 12th birthday! (Lumi)
Oct 19 - National New Friends Day
Oct 20 - National Day on Writing
Oct 21 - International Nacho Day (M.M)
Oct. 22 - International Stuttering Awareness Day
Oct 23 - Slap Your Annoying Co-worker Day
Oct 24 - Make a Difference Day (M.M)
Oct 25 - National I Care About You Day
Oct 26 - cerinthe’s 14th birthday! (not sure why, but this originally said 26th birthday)
Oct 27 - Black Cat day (M.M)
Oct 28 - National First Responders Day
Oct 29 - National Internet Day
Oct 30 - Frankenstein Day (M.M)
Oct 31 - Halloween(Luminesence and M.M,) Carve a pumpkin day (M.M), and the Halloween HHG!
So, what did you guys do on your vacation?
(*)We went to a ski lodge!
*ONLY to take notes on what a CB ski lodge would look like when done effectively.
**That’s what we told Zeke so he would come along with us.
*Really?!
Well, I’m sure we’ll hear all about it along the way. For, now, let’s just hear our advice column on...
Tips for SPoOoOOking!
If your spookee suspects something, then wait until they're occupied.
(Mistia)
set a bowl of candy on your porch with a "please take one" sign. Then dress up as a scarecrow (or just hide somewhere if that's too much work) and watch. If someone comes up and takes more than one, jump out and scare them, causing them to drop ALL of their candy! hahahah karma.
(M.M and I had this EXACT same idea!)
If you have a family member that likes to take hot showers, dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and write a message on the bathroom mirror. When the mirror gets steamed up, the message will appear.
(totalnightowl)
Drink water and gurgle it in your mouth by the doorway of your sibling's (or other housemate) room then peek in with a "HELLO!"
(aqua)
Hide behind a bush. Then make rustling sounds in the bush. When someone walks toward the bush, go to the other side of the bush, VERY QUIETLY. Then JUMP OUT OF THE BUSH AND SCARE THAT PERSON INTO DROPPING THIER CANDY AND THEN EAT THE CANDY, MWHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
(Emekittycon K)
This might be more a prank than a spook, but if you're sitting behind someone, like in a theater, tap them on the shoulder farther away from you. They'll look behind them and be like, "who tapped me?" and they won't suspect it was you!
(Kitten)
-Sit very still, and stare into the distance. If someone asks you 'are you ok?' Don't answer. Make it even spookier
-When the house is dark and quiet, but someone is awake, quietly creep up behind them and say 'boo!' (Or something like that.
(Joan B of Arc)
Obviously, don't scare babies and seniors(elderly, not high school) that's just mean...um...work on atmosphere, sometimes a lot of little things are scarier than a ghost jumping out from behind a door.
(Bakerloo)
(I see what you did there and that's fantastic) You could (I am NOT suggesting this) make a leaving thread as a prank, because that would definitely scare me!
(Luna-Starr)
(*)And then I said, “That’s not my wife, that’s a camel!”
Ahhahahhhahahh.
**That was weird, Ella.
Yeah, don’t quite know what happened there.
**And yeah, that was about all that happened. Now-
(*)No, then Sammy got super mad!
***Everybody got mad, nitwit!
(*)Yeah, but you most of all!
(Andrea and Zeke look at each other, then sigh. The two continue to squabble, and Ella ignores it, then…)
(*)And then you drop-kicked me and broke my leg!
OCTOBER JOKES!
What plant likes Halloween the most?
BamBOO!
(Mistia)
Kitten One: I saw a DRAGON!!
Kitten Two: You gotta be KITTEN me!
(Emekittycon K)
What’s the scariest animal?
OCT-opus!
What does a pumpkin call their children?
pump-KIN!
Why do ghosts have the best boyfriends and girlfriends?
Because they realize that they need to be treated, not tricked!
Halloween is just a weird holiday for me. Something about it is just Uncandy…
Why do some ghosts cry?
Because they feel BOO!
WHAT!?
***Listen, it’s not what you think-
Oh, you are in big trouble, little miss!
***Kazmara pinched me first! I was just using magic in self-defense!
**Actually, they got into a bit of a squabble-
*Andrea, dear, not now.
(*)No, Andy’s right! Sammy and I were fighting, but she took it WAY too far-
Let’s move on, shall we?
OUR LMWAY!
Last Month We Asked You: If you had to dress up as a villain, who would you dress up as?
Mistia said:Ooh...probably Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter.
cerinthe said: I think I would be a human form of Kestrel from WoF. If such a costume was available.
Totalnightowl said: Probably Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty
Emekittycon K said: Umm, this is tricky. Probably Ursula from the Little Mermaid. She's my fave villian!
Bakerloo said: I think I'd be Count Olaf from A Series of Unfortunate Events, probably in one of his disguises...either Detective Dupin or Stephano.
Pygmy Owl said: Oh, Martina Crowe from The Mysterious Benedict Society! She's incredible.
Luna-Starr said: I'd be Doofenshmirtz from Phineas & Ferb!
Lupine said: Both of these characters start out villainous but are totally redeemed in the end, but they're two of my favorite characters from, like, anything, so I have to: Double Trouble from She-Ra (the 2018 version) and the witch from the new Mulan movie.
Kitten said: Goops/Her/The Purple One from the webcomic Sleepless Domain. If you haven't read SD, (a) you should do that, and (b) this probably won't make a lot of sense, but I love how she has actual motives and she's a very interesting character.
Joan B of Arc said: I would DEFINITELY be Scar from the Lion King!
I know he's a guy, but he's my facorite Disney animated villain! and his song 'Be Prepared?' I get chills every time!!!! (I actually think I AM going to be Scar for Halloween, I think it would be cool to cosplay and try out the makeup for Scar!)
M.M said: well, I would be Doofenshmirtz, but it seems that's already taken. Maybe I could be other dimension Doofenshmirtz, like in the movie.
*lots of fighting and Ella switching between sighing immensely and being the peacemaker when-*
*CAN YOU BOTH-
**JUST SHUT UP!
(silence)
*Seriously, we never get anything done when we just fight willy-nilly like this!
**Kazmara, you have a bit of an excuse because you’re new, but I expected better from you, Sammy.
***^gulp^ disappointment…
*No, you both are to blame for this whole ordeal, okay? So just apologize and make up.
(*) *sigh* I’m sorry Sammy.
***I’m sorry too…
Good. Now, it’s time for the...
Wonderful yet cryptic responses, ya’ll! And now, it is time for the…
LOCATION OF THE MONTH!
Third place is…
ENJOYING THE FIRST HEARTH FIRE OF THE SEASON!
Why: GOSH! I love the asthetic from this. I don’t think it will fit though, but this is so good!
Second Place is…
BOO!
Why: Gosh darnit, this has such Chatterbox energy! It’s funny and silly, yet simple. But you’ll understand why I chose the other one…
First place is…
DRINKING A PSL!
Why: I was so scared at first that I was drinking chemicals. Now I shall terrify everyone else >:3 Great work!
(*)How did nobody mention my cast?
***Maybe it’s ‘cause you look good in everything you wear.
(*) :)
Aaaand they’re done. Thanks for your help back there, guys.
*No problem.
**All in a day’s work for the mom-and-dad duo!
**Well uh, I wouldn’t, uh, call it that…
No, it’s canon now.
Wonderful job, all of you! And let’s, as always, end on a high note with the...
CHATTERBOX AWARDS WITH LUNA-STARR!
Welcoming Back: Nyx, Corina, Clovertoe, Papillon, Rainbow Riot, and cerinthe!
It's great to see you all again, whether you're sticking around or not! It's always so much fun to hear from returning CBers, and we're grateful you've stopped by to say hello to us. <3
Welcome to: Spirit!
Hello, and welcome to the CB! It's great to see the way you've jumped right into our community and how you're participating in lots of different things already. We love having new members and we hope you stick around with us!
Fun Thread of Awesomeness: Bakerloo!
I didn't even have to post on Lost in Translation to know just how funny it would be! Thank you for the creativity and the laughs, I feel like we'll all be chuckling at this for a while.
Awarded by Mistia
Participation Award: Ripley Wren!
Unlike most participation awards, this one is well-earned. Thank you so much for continuing to keep this website alive and well!
Awarded by Kitten
Kind Comment Award: Luminescence!
Thank you so much for your kindness throughout this forum, my friend! We haven’t seen your comment, but apparently it held people responsible for their actions, which is very important here! Great work.
Awesome Organizational Thread Award: Autumn Artist!
Soon as possible, we will do that CBer Census. In the meantime, thank you so much for your post!
(*) wow, there was quite a bit of awards for this month! I like that!
**Anyway, make sure to comment content for the October MCU!
*Here’s what we’ll accept:
November jokes
Location of the Month!
How to eat the most
LMWAY (If you could choose any food to become a traditional Thanksgiving dinner food, what would it be?{Submitted by Majestic Mary})
CBer awards!
Important dates!
(*)Additionally, if you have any ideas for future advice columns or LMWAYs, PLEASE tell us!
***We’re always accepting new ideas, because making the MCU is harder than it seems!
If ya’ll have any suggestions, make sure to comment them! We appreciate it more than we can say!
*that’s all the time we have for today, but take it from the...mom-and-dad duo…*sigh* it may stink, but it’s a sign of maturity when you’re willing to take the blame for something.
**and just remember: you are loved, important, and valid, in one way or another.
Signed,
Floof Industries.
submitted by Floof Industries, Drinking a PSL
(October 1, 2020 - 8:59 am)
(October 1, 2020 - 8:59 am)
Yay, MCU time again! I always enjoy reading them, so thank you for making them. I don't have enough time to answer now, but hopefully I can later.
(October 1, 2020 - 2:55 pm)
*fancy orchestra music plays*
Oh, gee... wow... this is amazing... I'd like to thank my mom and dad, and Luna for nominating me, and the Admins and everyone who took part in Lost in Translation, and the webmaster, and all my cousins, and-
*starts to be played off*
-just thank you so much!
Now, to business:
IDEA! What if there was an AE advice column in the MCU a la Ask Abby or Social Q's? We could choose someone to run the advice column and have the other AEs write in with funny problems. Thoughts?
How to eat the most, hmm... fast beforehand, for as long as you can go without becoming grumpy or fainting. (hey, I actually had something good to offer this time!)
November 6 is my half birthday!
Location of the month... how 'bout at the table?
And as for the LMWAY, I think that chicken or any meat besides turkey would be good! I find turkey to be really dry (you have to put so much gravy on!)
And I think that's everything. Thanks Ella, I love reading these, they're great!
Stay spooky, everyone.
oooOOOooo (floats away through a wall)
(October 1, 2020 - 3:06 pm)
That is
SUCH
a good idea, but I don't know if I'll have the time to run it! Could you, please?
(October 2, 2020 - 12:09 pm)
Oh, totally! I'll make a thread for people to nominate AEs sometime soon.
(October 2, 2020 - 12:26 pm)
Yayayay! Another MCU! Great job, as always, Ella. I'm so glad it's finally spooky month! As you can see from my name :)
@BakerBOO, an AE advice column sounds absolutely great. My AEs would love it. Also Bakerboo is such a great name XD
I'll post my November stuff later.
Oh...
Also...
BOO!
(October 1, 2020 - 6:51 pm)
How to eat the most: Just remember, slow and steady wins the race :)
(October 3, 2020 - 7:07 pm)
Yay, MCU! Thanks for making these, Ella Sarburst, it seems like they're a lot of work! But what is a PSL?
Participation award: Spirit. Thanks for adding so much cool stuff to Inkwell and Pudding's Place!
Location of the Month: comfort eating
LMWAY: I think that some Native American foods should be added to the tradition. (I admit that the only one I can name off the top of my head is popcorn.) I mean, Thanksgiving started as a feast between the white settlers and the Native Americans, (even though the settlers totally enslaved them and stole their land from them afterward, ugh) and I think they should get more credit.
'Kay that's all I've got! Thanks for making these! <3
Other Native American foods: succotash (corn and beans cooked together) and maybe fry bread?
Admin
(October 4, 2020 - 1:57 pm)
Location of the Month: Saving the turkey.
LMWAY: I would say probably spaghetti or pasta of some sort. There are aren't usually a whole lot of entrée options for me since I'm vegetarian, and most people like pasta in some form, so it seems like a pretty good choice.
(October 4, 2020 - 2:28 pm)
Thank you for making these!
(October 5, 2020 - 3:31 pm)
November 21 is my sister's birthday.
Location of the month: watching football
How to eat the most: eat fast. Everyone says to eat slow, but then you get full faster.
LMWAY: Macaroni and Cheese. But homemade, because some of the boxed kinds are disgusting, in my opinion.
(October 7, 2020 - 8:46 am)
How to eat the most? ...Do it slowly. Also, don't think about the large quantities of food or calories that are entering your body. Distract yourself by talking to your family and continue to eat sporadically throught the whole. Day.
Bread rolls should be a tradition food! They're delicious and easy- and also, bread is great!
location- in a cornucopia (festive, but also relates to the HHGs!)
Important date- not really a date, but November is National Novel Writing Month!
(October 8, 2020 - 9:04 pm)
How to eat the most: Just, eat it quickly, without even thinking, just shove it into your face, and just ignore the people staring at you like "Wha...? I'm not veen gonna talk to that person" And yes, PLEASE DO IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORE!!! Just Kidding!
(October 11, 2020 - 5:58 pm)
Ok I've decided to stop procrastinating on this and do my part for the next MCU.
November 1st - All Saint's Day, Day of the Dead, National Author's Day, AND World Vegan Day.
November 3rd - Election Day
November 5th - Use Your Common Sense Day
November 7th - Book Lover's Day
November 9th - Chaos Never Dies Day
November 12th - Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
November 13th - Friday the Thirteenth! (dun dun dunnn)
November 15th - America Recycles Day
November 19th - Have a bad day day (dunno why this exists)
November 21st - World Hello Day
November 24th - All Our Uncles are Monkeys Day
November 26th - Thanksgiving
November 27th - Majestic Mary's official start to the holiday season.
November 28th - French Toast Day
How to eat the most - have a pretty small breakfast and lunch, and while you are making food, DON'T take little bites of whatever you are making, although it may be tempting. And while things are baking do little exercises like squats, so you get hungrier and by the time Thanksgiving dinner comes around you will be ready to eat all the food on the table! (wow there were a lot of grammatical errors in that paragraph but I literally don't care)
jokes:
What is turkey's favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
What kind of keys can't open doors?
A tur-key
ba dum CHEE
LMWAY: waffles. Because why the heck not?
Location of the month: waiting for the holidays
aaaand that's it. Byyyee!
(October 16, 2020 - 10:32 am)
Día de los Muertos actually continues on to November 2.
So, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is November 1 and November 2.
(October 29, 2020 - 1:54 pm)