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June 17, 2018 5:21 PM   Subscribe

Houseplants occasionally get a little leggy, but usually not in this direction. Franktasia's quick sketch-up of his most accomplished son, "whomst has defied the restrictions placed on him as a plant," prompts a delightful responses from the Twitter artsy community.
posted by drlith (18 comments total) 11 users marked this as a favorite
 
Truly the best of Twitter.
posted by greermahoney at 5:27 PM on June 17, 2018 [2 favorites]


If this isn't a video game by the end of next month, a Japanese character franchise by the end of the summer, and a major motion picture by sometime next year ... well, that will probably be the end of my remaining faith in the internet.
posted by ryanshepard at 5:41 PM on June 17, 2018 [5 favorites]


> ryanshepard:
"If this isn't a video game by the end of next month, a Japanese character franchise by the end of the summer, and a major motion picture by sometime next year ... well, that will probably be the end of my remaining faith in the internet."

No, no, NO! NO RULE 34 OF THIS PLANT! BAD RYAN! BAD RYAN!
posted by Samizdata at 6:10 PM on June 17, 2018 [1 favorite]


Also, NO RULE 35 EITHER!
posted by Samizdata at 6:12 PM on June 17, 2018


If you want an actual walking plant try Sansevieria pinguicula. Very easy to grow indoors and in addition to eventually getting up and going for a walk it will also stab you very painfully.
posted by srboisvert at 8:12 PM on June 17, 2018 [3 favorites]


No, no, NO! NO RULE 34 OF THIS PLANT! BAD. RYAN! BAD RYAN!

I was thinking more along the lines of Tuxedo Sam and a charming Wes Anderson animated feature. I mean, Jesus - get your minds out of the gutter, people!
posted by ryanshepard at 8:23 PM on June 17, 2018 [2 favorites]


This is truly the best of the web.
posted by stet at 8:41 PM on June 17, 2018 [1 favorite]


> ryanshepard:
"I was thinking more along the lines of Tuxedo Sam and a charming Wes Anderson animated feature. I mean, Jesus - get your minds out of the gutter, people!"

Sorry, maaaaaan. Been online too long. Seen too much shit. Wanted something cute and pure for a change.
posted by Samizdata at 8:56 PM on June 17, 2018


Adorable! Someone should select representative cartoon depictions of the leggy little plant and make a personality quiz -- if you like this depiction, you are energetic and always on the go / if you like that depiction, you are loving but a little clingy / etc.
posted by batter_my_heart at 1:18 AM on June 18, 2018


I think I'm in love.
posted by pemberkins at 7:30 AM on June 18, 2018


NO RULE 34 OF THIS PLANT!

Too late.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 8:27 AM on June 18, 2018


Sticks m legy out really far!
posted by merriment at 9:30 AM on June 18, 2018


It's all fun and games until everyone goes blind during a meteor shower.
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 2:25 PM on June 18, 2018


Looks like the account has gone private ☚ī¸
posted by Cogito at 5:22 PM on June 18, 2018 [1 favorite]


AAAAH Rosemary Mosco's plant also had a surprise for her
Me: *rescues an airplant*
Plant: Thank you, human! I will make you a present.
Me: No need, little friend.
Plant: hnnnnnnnnnngh
Me: Wait, what are you doing?
Plant: hnnnnnNNNNNNGH
Me: Are you ok?
Plant: HNNNNNNNNGGGHHHH- ok I did it! Do u like it
posted by spamandkimchi at 6:36 PM on June 18, 2018 [2 favorites]


Amazing!
posted by ellieBOA at 11:56 PM on June 18, 2018


Protected tweet. Anybody want to describe it?
posted by Nancy_LockIsLit_Palmer at 3:12 AM on June 19, 2018


Someone got a screenshot.
posted by Lexica at 10:23 AM on June 19, 2018 [1 favorite]


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