September 2014 Discussion Thread

[Bunny✶Lover]

There has yet to be a 'theme' for staff pups as a whole, it's likely just coincidence and people wanting to see the connections in them being inspired by fairy tales.
If the entire litter is based off fables that would be pretty lame. The best thing about Staff litters is how vastly different they all are. Themes and patterns are for monthlies, not the biggest litter of the year.

I'm not saying that every pup should be fairytale-themed... I just think it would be awesome if some of them would be^^

But even if all of them would be fairytale-themed, I don't think it would be lame, because you just have to think about how many fairytales/fables are told around the world^^

Mine is not fairy tale themed. D:

Edit: and it's 100% not based off dumbo.

What do you mean it's not based off dumbo?

[my sweet piano]

Well when I saw the ragged pup I immediately thought of "Oliver Twist" and "Oliver and Company" (which is the Disney version of the original story) that's one way that this pup could be Metallic Dragon's.
the original riddle:

Little thieves and tabby cats
Fallen leaves then golden mats
What luck have i, this little one
To escape my fate and be redone

In the Disney version "Oliver" is an orange tabby cat, and in the book they are a gang of child thieves. Their lair was in an area known as "Saffron Hill" saffron makes things a golden yellow color. In the Disney movie Oliver the orange tabby has several near escapes from death and a very fortuitous reversal of fortune. So it very well might be an Oliver Twist reference.

And we have a winner!!! Yes, the first line refers first to Oliver Twist, then to Oliver and company. I hadnt actually thought so much about saffron hill, though i like that reference better for the second line haha. I was actually thinking more toward what an abandoned little orphan would sleep on. First fallen leaves, but once taken in by, in one story the rich uncle and another the little girl from the rich home, their comfort levels would have greatly increased, referenced by golden mats.
The third line of course goes back to the pup and how her luck is about to change as Oliver's did, followed by the final line where they will escape their lonely and harsh fate and be able to rise anew.

You've all figured out the rest of the hints, i was just waiting for someone to say Oliver haha. And so yes, this it's me confirming that the ragged little orphan it's mine. Thanks all for playing along, i love the speculation! Hopefully you all will like her when she grows!

Wait... Metallic Dragon confessed? woohooooo *parties* I love your pup Metallic Dragon, it is by far my favorite <3

[sketchi]

;; I love all the pups so far!


anyone notice featherpup has no outline around the chickensmoothie tag? what does it mean... =.=


and this is apparently the first pup adopted this month... I wonder what it'll grow into? *sticks into sig for research purposes*

[Bunny✶Lover]

;; I love all the pups so far!


anyone notice featherpup has no outline around the chickensmoothie tag? what does it mean... =.=


and this is apparently the first pup adopted this month... I wonder what it'll grow into? *sticks into sig for research purposes*

Hmm interesting!

[Cyrinus]

There has yet to be a 'theme' for staff pups as a whole, it's likely just coincidence and people wanting to see the connections in them being inspired by fairy tales.
If the entire litter is based off fables that would be pretty lame. The best thing about Staff litters is how vastly different they all are. Themes and patterns are for monthlies, not the biggest litter of the year. :/

I don't think they are all themed the same. At least, I hope they are not. It would absolutely ruin it. My favorite thing is how different all the outcomes are based on each individual's style. :(

[flyteck]

;; I love all the pups so far!


anyone notice featherpup has no outline around the chickensmoothie tag? what does it mean... =.=


and this is apparently the first pup adopted this month... I wonder what it'll grow into? *sticks into sig for research purposes*

I'm thinking the lack of outline was an error XD It's happened before.

[SunsetPatches]

There has yet to be a 'theme' for staff pups as a whole, it's likely just coincidence and people wanting to see the connections in them being inspired by fairy tales.
If the entire litter is based off fables that would be pretty lame. The best thing about Staff litters is how vastly different they all are. Themes and patterns are for monthlies, not the biggest litter of the year. :/

I don't think they are all themed the same. At least, I hope they are not. It would absolutely ruin it. My favorite thing is how different all the outcomes are based on each individual's style. :(

Bel has already said that hers isn't fantasy themed, so you probably don't have to worry, but I think it'd be cute to have a theme for once :)
That way, every artist can still express themselves, but we get to have fun figuring out the pup's backstory! c:

[shayflayplays]

Ok, I'm sorry if this has been said before but I think the theme is fairy tales! Or Disney, which ever.
So far I;ve figures out;

Saikio; Pinocchio
"I was aiming for a puppet theme, but ended up looking nothing like a puppet."
Pinocchio starts of as a wooden puppet and ends up as a real boy.

bel racat; Dumbo (I think. Im not so sure about this one)
"My dog was inspired by animals!"
Well, dumbo is both an animal and the whole movie is based around animal and circus animals.
"My dog may want to fly a little..."
In the ned Dumbo learns to fly because of his giant ears.

Metallic Dragon; Cinderella
This one has pretty much been explained all morning, so if you read back you'll see why.
I also think this pet will change completely when its full grown, so that we get thrown off slightly.

Verdana; Dorothy (I think. Im not so sure about this one)
"My dog uses ALL the colours (some more than others). It also has an unusual accessory."
This is the only one I could think of that fits, as Dorothy goes from the black and white of Kansas to the rainbow colours of Oz. The accessory could be anything though.. It could be Toto, A bucket of water or the ruby slippers...


Sleeping Beauty
The closed eyes and the roses..


Jack and the beanstalk
It started as a small sproat.. And then it grew up...


Maleficent
Its something about the eyes.


The Little Mermaid
The eye colour for starters and then of cause the scale-like pattern.


Peter Pan
Second star to the right and straight on till morning.


The wolf
Wolf ears, ripped clothing.. Im not so sure at this point xD

Thats all I've got so far. But, Im really hoping I'm on the right track...

Okay, I love this theory. Maybe it is possible that they're mixing it up this year and doing a fairy tale theme along with the colors?

[Pyromaniacal]

Ok, I'm sorry if this has been said before but I think the theme is fairy tales! Or Disney, which ever.
So far I;ve figures out;

Saikio; Pinocchio
"I was aiming for a puppet theme, but ended up looking nothing like a puppet."
Pinocchio starts of as a wooden puppet and ends up as a real boy.

bel racat; Dumbo (I think. Im not so sure about this one)
"My dog was inspired by animals!"
Well, dumbo is both an animal and the whole movie is based around animal and circus animals.
"My dog may want to fly a little..."
In the ned Dumbo learns to fly because of his giant ears.

Metallic Dragon; Cinderella
This one has pretty much been explained all morning, so if you read back you'll see why.
I also think this pet will change completely when its full grown, so that we get thrown off slightly.

Verdana; Dorothy (I think. Im not so sure about this one)
"My dog uses ALL the colours (some more than others). It also has an unusual accessory."
This is the only one I could think of that fits, as Dorothy goes from the black and white of Kansas to the rainbow colours of Oz. The accessory could be anything though.. It could be Toto, A bucket of water or the ruby slippers...


Sleeping Beauty
The closed eyes and the roses..


Jack and the beanstalk
It started as a small sproat.. And then it grew up...


Maleficent
Its something about the eyes.


The Little Mermaid
The eye colour for starters and then of cause the scale-like pattern.


Peter Pan
Second star to the right and straight on till morning.


The wolf
Wolf ears, ripped clothing.. Im not so sure at this point xD

Thats all I've got so far. But, Im really hoping I'm on the right track...

Okay, I love this theory. Maybe it is possible that they're mixing it up this year and doing a fairy tale theme along with the colors?

Guys, the point of the staff litter is that there is no theme besides the colors. Bel racat has specifically said that there isn't a fairytale theme.

[Rbpuppy]

I have a feeling this is bel racat's. O.o