Squirrels number one rule
PROTECT THE NUTS!

bowling said:
Squirrels number one rule
PROTECT THE NUTS!

bowling said:
Squirrels number one rule
PROTECT THE NUTS!

At all costs

Obvious jokes and puns aside, the fact that the acorn seems to specifically be a plush toy of some sort and that Kip is taking lengths to hide it also seems to reflect another layer of his insecurity.

Like, I'm long past the age where it'd be considered socially acceptable to still have stuffed animals, but I still have a bunch (both from when I was a child and ones that I collected recently, i.e. an Isabelle Build A Bear because I got back into playing Animal Crossing) scattered around my bedroom. Still, I'm fully aware that it's considered a weird thing to do, and something that many people would look down upon if they saw a significant other or even just a casual sexual fling having something regularly perceived as childish.

It sorta adds an interesting layer to Kip's characterization, then, that we explicitly see him hiding a stuffed toy, shoving it under his bed and far out of sight where it won't have to be acknowledged. It's almost like how he clearly tries to mask other parts of himself and his anxieties in fear of the way others perceive him, trying to change parts of himself and his interests to make him more deserving of affection.

It's a small detail that I honestly really appreciate as someone with similar anxiety and insecurities whose main source of comfort is the army of stuffed animals I've collected over the years.

unownidentity said:
Obvious jokes and puns aside, the fact that the acorn seems to specifically be a plush toy of some sort and that Kip is taking lengths to hide it also seems to reflect another layer of his insecurity.

Like, I'm long past the age where it'd be considered socially acceptable to still have stuffed animals, but I still have a bunch (both from when I was a child and ones that I collected recently, i.e. an Isabelle Build A Bear because I got back into playing Animal Crossing) scattered around my bedroom. Still, I'm fully aware that it's considered a weird thing to do, and something that many people would look down upon if they saw a significant other or even just a casual sexual fling having something regularly perceived as childish.

It sorta adds an interesting layer to Kip's characterization, then, that we explicitly see him hiding a stuffed toy, shoving it under his bed and far out of sight where it won't have to be acknowledged. It's almost like how he clearly tries to mask other parts of himself and his anxieties in fear of the way others perceive him, trying to change parts of himself and his interests to make him more deserving of affection.

It's a small detail that I honestly really appreciate as someone with similar anxiety and insecurities whose main source of comfort is the army of stuffed animals I've collected over the years.

Honestly I love plushies even when I'm older I probably still love them cause who won't want a
Cuddle buddy during those bad times, plus poor guy seems to have A LOT of self dought

siberianwerewolf said:
At all costs

For the emperor! Hahaha

Let the acrom watch...

unownidentity said:
Obvious jokes and puns aside, the fact that the acorn seems to specifically be a plush toy of some sort and that Kip is taking lengths to hide it also seems to reflect another layer of his insecurity.

Like, I'm long past the age where it'd be considered socially acceptable to still have stuffed animals, but I still have a bunch (both from when I was a child and ones that I collected recently, i.e. an Isabelle Build A Bear because I got back into playing Animal Crossing) scattered around my bedroom. Still, I'm fully aware that it's considered a weird thing to do, and something that many people would look down upon if they saw a significant other or even just a casual sexual fling having something regularly perceived as childish.

It sorta adds an interesting layer to Kip's characterization, then, that we explicitly see him hiding a stuffed toy, shoving it under his bed and far out of sight where it won't have to be acknowledged. It's almost like how he clearly tries to mask other parts of himself and his anxieties in fear of the way others perceive him, trying to change parts of himself and his interests to make him more deserving of affection.

It's a small detail that I honestly really appreciate as someone with similar anxiety and insecurities whose main source of comfort is the army of stuffed animals I've collected over the years.

It's honestly relatable to me on the masking part and the plushy stuff. Mainly because I have Level 2 autism and ADHD at the same time. Sure, I'm 27 and still have a plushy but it's the one thing that provides safety and comfort. Sure, it may be weird, but I'm not afraid to express myself for who I am. If people have issues, they can just leave. But there are people who wouldn't look down upon it when they understand why and how it helps me regulate and get through a difficult world. In a sense, Kip is relatable to me on those aspects of his character.