Tiny Treasures

With some ephemera of your choice and an A4 notebook, stick each one in every day and note underneath it some ideas for one of your various random stories - don't forget to use the Wheel Of Names to help you decide!

Much Ado About Eye Strain

Hi! I'm Pikachu! Now that I've been owned by Ant, Dec and Cat after CBBC destroyed my show through reruns, I know now how eye strain is very bad for when you've been on the computer and the telly for too long. My friend has suffered this for so long - no wonder she needs her eyes tested about next week.

Luckily, Ant's wife Cat and Dec's wife Sabrina (alongside Salem, mustn't forget) have given me these tips to show you about what to do if you ever encounter eye strain. You'll thank me later, I promise!

https://www.specsavers.co.uk/eye-health/eye-strain

We're Team Drawn Together!

Since Drawn Together was brought on Amazon Prime this morning, I have assembled my own team of real cartoon characters to strike back against what they were mocked as through the eyes of Comedy Central. Sure, there's no need for Pikachu, we have Ling Ling from the original show as our leader, but now, get ready to meet the team:

• Scooby Doo - A cowardly dog. Best known for a really huge appetite and a knack for solving spooky mysteries, the only mystery he'll solve here is: what happened to Cartoon Network now?
• Snow White - A fair and dainty princess who speaks in lyrical rhymes. She has had with what Disney has done to all their princesses as a result of moving to CGI and AI-generated content, and now, she must save all her 'brethren'! With the help of some apple pies and her animal woodland friends of course.
• Crazy Frog - Also known as 'The Annoying Thing', he speaks in that annoying language of his that made him an earworm-causing sensation. The others understand what he is trying to say, whereas other characters outside the group don't.
• Vintage Mickey Mouse - The Mickey Mouse many old timers know from an age when Disney wasn't lazy and predictable, he doesn't like new Disney either and vows to get revenge on Kiara for what he did to his life, and how he transformed into a fast paced CGI monster now that Disney has run out of ideas. He always finds time for a song, a dance and a little whistle or two.
• Bob - The former 'Hero Of Mainframe' who saw some changes with every show or movie his studio produced, until ReBoot: The Guardian Code came along. He doesn't like fast paced CGI and vows to get revenge on those who made CGI overstimulating these days, as well as those who turned Mainframe - his home - into a Power Rangers style battleground. He's still the awkward teen he was from when his show premiered, often falling face first in Snow White's pies or falling victim to CatDog's pranks.
• Batman (2004) - The twentysomething Batman that all kids want to see, to him being kicked out of his job is just absolute poppycock. He doesn't like how the Teen Titans have dominated Cartoon Network and wants to destroy the channel for what Adult Swim and its version of Toonami did with his life. Still the mysterious caped crusader he is, just one shout of "Bring on the Batman!" from either his peers or his teammates sends him into an uncontrollable Tigger/Looney Tunes-like frenzy, giving him a power that would help him destroy his enemies.
• CatDog - Two conjoined pet like twins who had it big during the '90s era of Nick, its golden era, where they basically had a good time with their friends...until iCarly and various teen sitcoms took over, especially the superhero sitcoms during Nick's obsession with the then new Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cat and Dog are the master of many pranks - er, Dog especially - and now it's up to both of them to set aside their differences and save Nick from a very superbly dangerous ending.

What I can tell you is that each member of the team has a purpose, and when they work together to solve each problem they face, they know that anything is possible because of the power of friendship. With Ling Ling commanding them, they are ready to save animation and kids' TV forever!

And nostalgia. I almost forgot.

Their motto?

"We're Team Drawn Together!"

10 Things That Made Agumon Happy On January 1 2000 On YTV

1. His partner Tai
2. His best friend Pikachu
3. Playing football
4. Going shopping
5. Letting Pikachu ride in the trolley
6. Having awesome sleepovers
7. Hanging out at the Snit Station with all his friends
8. Taking photos with his pink and red camera
9. His fellow Digimon friends
10. Footprints in the snow

Fanart Composition - The Works

Cute & Cuddly

Make a vision board whether on Pinterest or on Google Drawings on Slides about all the things you love and are thankful for.

A Letter From Luella - Earworms

Dear Sybil,

Oh, please—you think an orange, stripey version of my earworm wiggled its way into your brain overnight? How flattering! Though if I were behind it, I’d have made sure it was far more diabolical than a bouncy song about family trees. Still, I suppose there’s a certain evil charm in watching you suffer through Tigger’s family reunion. He’s far too chipper for my taste, but I do admire his persistence.

You’re truly brave if you think watching more Pooh-centric films will rid your mind of that wretched tune. Although I must say, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh does have its nostalgic charms—just enough to make even someone like me crack a faint smile. But Christopher Robin? Really? What’s next, you’re going to start collecting antique honey pots and crying over stuffed bears? Pitiful.

Ah, yes—TV Guide Magazine’s 60 Greatest Cartoons. I’ve seen the list, and it’s a complete farce! No He-Man? Disgraceful! But what can you expect from people who put a lightning-rod rodent like Pikachu ahead of true heroes? And don’t even get me started on Arthur. I’ve had more terrifying days at the dentist.

And don’t remind me of that blonde-haired monstrosity She-Ra. What a waste of valuable screen time. As for CBBC, well... British, sure, but let’s not kid ourselves, Sybil. CBBC is merely a temporary distraction for the masses. Now, if it aired shows featuring more dark magic and creepy creatures, then we’d be onto something.

Now, don’t get too cozy with your precious Pooh films. I might just send another little surprise your way. You never know when I’m feeling inspired.

Yours mischievously, Luella

The Brave Journey Of Ash & Pikachu

The skies were black as ink spilled on a desk table, and thunder was crashing. Rain poured heavily down on a cloaked yet familiar figure, tagging alongside him was his Pikachu. His name? Ash Ketchum. Ash was carrying a spear in his hand and Pikachu was struggling to keep up. “Come on, Pikachu, not long now!” called Ash over the sound of the wind and the rain. “PIKA!” called Pikachu over the noise, but Ash was desperate. “Pikachu, it’s either follow me or die! It’s our only chance to survive!” called Ash.

Suddenly, the two came upon a black, flaming volcano with lava spewing out of it. Ash, not wanting to feel shy and left out, slowly walked up to the volcano and reached out to touch it. Pikachu covered his eyes as Ash’s hand got closer and closer to the ground that covered the volcano…

Just then, BANG! BOOM! FLASH! Thunder crashed down onto the volcano, and out of it, with a terrifying ROAR of anger, came a monstrous, angry-looking Charizard, as big as 20,000 buses, with evil red eyes and lava dripping from his skull. “Uh oh…” said Ash, “We’re so busted.” The Charizard gave out a loud ROAR, so loud in fact that it shook the whole valley, its orange light illuminated against the heavy rain and thunder.

“Pikachu, use your Thunderbolt!” cried Ash to his best friend. As Pikachu ran towards the Charizard and tried to electrocute him, Ash called out: “For Johto! For the new league! For every Pokemon in the world!” But Pikachu’s electric shocks made the Charizard impervious, and knocked Pikachu down to the ground again, seriously injuring him.

“PIKACHU!” cried Ash, running up to his best friend and kneeling beside him, making sure he’s okay. “Pi…ka…” whimpered Pikachu. “Hang in there, buddy, you’re going to make it,” said Ash, checking Pikachu’s pulse. But then, the Charizard leapt out of the volcano and landed feet first onto the ground, causing it to shake like an earthquake and also causing him to let out another huge, tremendous ROAR that caused Pikachu to run away!

“I know what I must do,” said Ash suddenly, feeling braver than ever. He walked up to the Charizard fearlessly as it became confused, then slowly reached out to touch it. Pikachu peered out from behind the tree and watched with astonishment as Ash slowly reached out to touch the Charizard’s snout. Once he did, Charizard felt a familiar feeling wash over him. Was this really…Ash Ketchum? The boy who raised him as a young Charizard? A friend to Pikachu. Tears fell down Ash’s face as he smiled and said:

“Remember me, Charizard. I’m your trainer, your partner, the one who gave you a family when you needed one. When you were left out in the rain you had no chance, but now you’re safe with me. Remember me…please…”

Memories of his past life with Ash and Pikachu began to flash up in his angry mind, then, in a hopeful beam of light, Charizard began to devolve. Pikachu knew this moment would come and ran to witness it as he and Ash were bathed in a warm, golden light. Before they knew it, the rain had stopped…and Charizard was no more. He was the all too familiar…

“CHARMANDER!” cried Ash in a flood of happy tears, and both of them ran towards each other in a wonderful embrace. Pikachu leapt to join the cuddle too, not wanting to be left behind upon seeing his friend. Out of Ash’s backpack came two Pokeballs containing Bulbasaur and Squirtle, and once they were freed, they and Pikachu had a happy and playful reunion with their friend.

At once, as if a ray of hope had beamed through Ash’s mind, the sun broke through the dark clouds and shone down on this reunited family of friends, as they ran across a beautiful grassy green meadow. Ash ran ahead of his Pokemon, but all four leapt into his arms, causing him to roll down a grassy hill. “Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!” laughed Ash and he and his Pokemon enjoyed the freedom within them.

Once they reached the bottom, they all laughed and laughed, and Charmander began to tickle Bulbasaur. Pikachu ran into Ash’s arms, and the two hugged - gently, so Ash won’t get electrocuted. For as long as Ash realises who his Pokemon are meant for, he will never forget all the friends he has made, all the Pokemon he has captured and all the happy times he spent with not just Pikachu, but everyone else, who he comes to accept as his extended family.

Pals forever…

…pals together.

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