Quick Onceler Morro Lorepost

Quick Onceler Morro Lorepost

one year ago today, the discord server for ninjago's 10th anni zine (now known as the weekend whiplash server) decided "hey, what if we combined morro and the onceler for memes lol"

and ninjago tumblr hasn't known peace since

so uh here's some quick highlights and info:

> onceler morro was not our first "weekend whiplash", as it's now called. that honor goes to cryptor, of whom we randomly decided to spam the tag with for no other reason than cryptor. onceler morro was just the one that ppl seemed to... react to the most. we kept doing 'weekend whiplash' because "ninjago" would literally trend on tumblr every time we went nuts in the tags. and also bc it was rly funny

> onceler morro itself actually arose bc somebody in our server joked abt morro being a tumblr type "like the onceler" and the rest is history

> at some point andrew francis was paid $45 to sing part of "how bad can i be" via cameo and the madlad did it. we unveiled it on the 10th anni

> it's also animated

> tommy andreasen is actually aware that the meme exists due to one of the popular twt artists drawing him in a stream. here is his reaction:

> at some point ninjago wiki wanted to declare war on ninjago tumblr over onceler morro. i don't know what their plan was

Honestly the whole “Blue has multiple secret half-siblings, older and younger” thing is becoming a major joke on this server I’m in, because we’ll just slap a “woe, Cliff offspring curse be upon thee” on any movie counterpart we can think of, including but not limited to: Fugidove/Dove & his brother (who we named Marque), Luke Cunningham, Benthomaar, the four League of Jay members (who we said the m!versions are quadruplets younger than Blue, named Steller, Scrub, Crest, and Azure, after types of jays), and Nelson

The Ninjaforce is barely hanging on against Garmadon since they’re missing one of their major air supports. Maybe Lady Irondragon is somewhat out of retirement to help, or they still have Master Wu helping, or get some additional support from Green’s cousin, a tired college student (and roommate of Dove & the Fuchsia Ninja) named Morro, or they’re just on their own and holding out with a bit more city property damage

And because of this, the population is very easy to sell a new game to… one that offers escape, and something else to think about rather than the constant fear of GarmAlarms… something fun.

A game that has been dragged from the discarded bin perhaps, by a few villainous individuals looking to take over the city before Garmadon. Perhaps the leader of a mafia disguised as a noodle shop and his dark-magic husband. Perhaps an disgruntled ex-coworker of Dr. Julien who stole some blueprints and ran off to make his own nindroids as a scrappy Mechanic who owes this mafia a debt. Perhaps a movie star celebrity who could be offered a large sum of money and promotional influence.

And perhaps those groups are even working together

None of the movie!verse version of the Cabinet Man AU is too set in stone yet (aka at all) but it's fun to think about 'cuz I have different headcanons for the m!ninja (I think of them as somewhat separate characters to the s!ninja and have different hcs and stuff for them, but still the same core of who they are- just drastically changed from different experiences, upbringings, and world changes)

So one difference in terms of the AU would be age, since the m!ninja are 15/16 (I like to hc that Green (m!Lloyd) is the oldest, followed by Cyan (m!Nya) who's older than her twin, Red (m!Kai - who, fun fact, I hc as the seer of the team after he ate the forbiddon pocky sticks (incense sticks) on Master Wu's boat when he was younger and doesn't realize the odd dreams he gets are visions)

Another is that I hc m!Cliff to be a bit more on the evil/selfish/greedy side than s!Cliff, in that he constantly cheats on his wife Vanessa (Blue (m!Jay) has so many secret siblings) and would not hesitate to do some very morally dubious things if it would benefit his career, profits, or whatnot (AKA he's the reason Blue's trapped in the game)

OOH i like those HCs for the movie ages those are good!! I LOVE the ninjago movie its such a fun time

Honestly Cabinet Man Jay's personality is kind of a mash of the movie and the show anyways - he's still got the loud, jokey cockiness of the show, but also the more timid clingy nature of the movie. His real personality is more in the middle yknow?

ALSO DAMN YEAH m!Cliff sounds like a dick, I could totally see it

I love this hehehe it could definitely lead to some fun things too since the ninja's identities in the movie are secret from the public!

B I T E

[Pats you on the head and hands you a lollipop to chew on instead]

Fic Prompt List

A prompt list! Repost this to your blog. Followers send you a number in your ask. Write a fic or drabble or ficlet or one-shot using that line or inspired by that line. Rinse and repeat!

Do not give me that look.

I don’t think I can do this anymore.

I’ve been waiting to get to know you from the moment I first saw you.

I don’t think that’s how that works.

Kidnapping them was the only way I was going to get them here.

Let’s make a deal shall we?

Stop acting like a child!

I know of your reputation all too well.

How long have you been standing there?

Stop it! You’re only making it worse!

Have you seen the rest of their family?

I just like proving you wrong.

I always sleep best when you’re next to me.

Am I scaring you?

Oh god, you’re just like your dad.

I let you win.

I can’t do this even though everyone says I can.

Looks like we’re going to be stuck here for a while.

Scream all you want. No one can hear you.

Do you even know what subtle means?

Listen, I haven’t exactly been truthful with you.

Oh, you’re just grumpy.

No, we’re going to talk about this now.

I just came to say goodbye.

Why do you have a picture of me?

You don’t hate me.

Tell me what I can do to help.

You call this luck? No, this is all skill.

Well we have two options, both of which you’re not going to like.

I already tried talking to them! They won’t listen!

Please don’t tell me we’re lost.

Are you aware of how much money you spent?

Great, now the electricity is out.

Truth be told, I forgot they were even here.

I believe I can be of some help here.

Did you honestly think that was going to impress me?

This is all your fault by the way.

If you move from that spot, so help me, I will tie you down.

You don’t have a choice in this matter.

How many times have you viewed this?

Can you teach me how to do that?

Can you be honest with me for once?

Trust me, you don’t want to meet my family.

Why are you still awake?

You may technically be an adult, but you’re still my child.

They have amnesia?

Fine, you can drive.

Do you have any idea who you just pissed off?

That cute act is all just a lie.

I was not expecting that to work as well as it did.

Can you two save the kissing for later?

I am a really bad actor.

You’re right. I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m just making it up as I go along.

Yeah well dying generally puts a damper on things.

It’s nothing but a bunch of old guys.

Ok, but have you tried the dessert yet?

The only thing I want is for you to come with me.

Ok, who gave out my number? I have 12 missed calls, 4 voicemails, and 75 unread texts!

No, listen, hear me out. All we need is some really good disguises.

Is it greedy of me to say I never want you to leave my arms?

That is not a good hiding spot.

Oh sweetheart, that was an act.

I believed you! I stood up for you! Defended you! And you lied!

I may have eaten seven of them already.

What are they doing here? I thought it was only going to be us.

Do you know what you’re like when you’re drunk?

My father may look like the scary one, but it’s my mother you need to be afraid of.

What’s the password? No, wrong one.

You see that death glare means she likes you.

Was this supposed to be a romantic gesture?

When you aren’t paying attention, they watch you.

Don’t you dare.

You’re putting an awful lot of trust in them.

It’s only just a little bit illegal.

It might be a little silly, but I still like to believe in fairy tales.

It could be worse. They could be dating. Wait? They are?!

What you just asked for is impossible.

If I had three wishes, I’d spend all of them to make you smile.

How did you get that scar?

What do you mean they escaped?

ARE YOU KIDDING THOSE ARE THE MOST INTERESTING HEADCANONS EVER

YES LORE

YES WORLDBUILDING & HISTORY

YES LINGUISTICS

Those are the coolest kinds of hcs (and there are many cool hc types out there — I personally love using the m!verse for it, because it’s free real estate) and some of the most fun to read because they inspire new ideas. If you’re passionate about this stuff, go for it!! It’s all about having fun and engaging with the content in the way that you enjoy.

Seriously though I love your linguistics post so much, it’s one of the coolest thing I’ve seen on this site.

Your hcs are interesting and fun. Don’t let anyone tell you they aren’t, not even yourself.

For a while ive been thinking of making video essays about my ninjago worldbuilding lore theories, and so far have been unable to talk myself out of it. I think the mental illness is winning this round lads

Hello Ninjago fandom, with the release of Crystalized part 2, I would just like to remind everyone to TAG YOUR SPOILERS. The season’s not out everywhere and not everyone is able to watch it yet.

Don’t be the person that ruins the season for someone else, please.

Tag the spoilers, tag the spoilers, and tag the spoilers.