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@gabapple

Writer / Artist, may be a cat??? 30+ | she/her/they 🌠

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Gab@gabapple· 8h

How many cats are in this photo?

A brown and white tabby lounging on a grey donut-style cat perch. Inside of the donut, two golden eyes peer out from the darkness. Both of these cats are staring at the pov holder, possibly demanding an explanation for why they're being questioned; their motives are inscrutable.

Gab@gabapple· 1d

When you're trying to write and suddenly dog

A black and white tri border collie dog grins at the camera because he's managed to weasel his way between the couch and an iPad propped on pillows, thereby effectively demanding the attention of the person attempting to use said iPad.

Gab@gabapple· 12d

When Ringo wants us to Notice Something, he puts it on the coffee table.

A wet dog toy in the shape of a raccoon holding a half-eaten apple. It's on the coffee table, because why wouldn't it be?

Gab@gabapple· 15d

I know it's not exactly the same, but didn't this happen in idolish7?

Gab@gabapple· 19d

without downloading any new pictures, where are you at mentally

A mobile screenshot of an email from Walmart, asking the user to rate a product, which happens to be a single yellow onion.

Gab@gabapple· 22d

It me!!!

Gab@gabapple· 29d

Critters

A fluffy brown dog stands on a faded, wooden deck and smiles.

A tricolored border collie dog rests on a faded, wooden deck with an orange chuck-it ball.

A black cat lounges in a large cardboard box as if it were a cave and he a massive dragon.

Gab@gabapple· Jul 8

Please look at Nico.

Gab@gabapple· Jul 4

ANOTHER IMPORTANT UPDATE: Super Girl has joined the group, and I found the Iron Man and Captain America toys I had on my desk at my fancy SLC job years ago. With this, I think the AMERICANA SHELF is complete for 2026! I'll keep it up until August 1st.

Funko pops of Super Man, Super Girl, Krypto, and Wonder Woman stand in front of patriotic plush rabbits and next to a fabric bird dressed as the statue of liberty.

Scratched up figures of Iron Man and Captain America stand next to a Funko Pop of Captain America and a plush baseball. They radiate patriotic energy.

A floating wall shelf is decorated with various toys and items that reflect the owner's feelings about their country. The display is very loud, sparkly, and audacious, covering everything from stereotypical barbecue food, to founding document replicas, and famous pop culture icons that may or may not actually have anything to do with the United States of America. One might wonder if there's some irony or perhaps satire in the presentation of the shelf-- it's certainly themed, but most items have been purposefully sourced through means that support the capitalist machine for consumerism.

Still, though, despite how silly it is for a Pringles can to have a 250th Birthday edition, there's a certain aesthetic quality inherent in Americana, stemming largely from its commitment to enthusiasm and lofty ideals that may not even be possible, exemplified by the beloved heroes of pop culture fame who are, in fact, fictitious.

Still, though, it is possible to have both heavy criticism AND hope for the future of this nation. It's likely the most American way to be.

Gab@gabapple· Jun 13

Artist! Quote with your Fanart!

Gab@gabapple· Jun 12

ANOTHER IMPORTANT UPDATE: I have added a 250th anniversary Pringles can to the shelf omg

A GIANT red, white, and blue Pringles can that loudly celebrates the USA's 250th anniversary with a bald eagle face and an Uncle Sam hat on the Pringles guy's head.

The loud Pringles can hidden behind the a plastic toy hot dog cart.

Gab@gabapple· Jun 10

It's a protein powder that you mix with boiling water to make protein bone broth! But I shouldn't have done 3 scoops for all 3 cups of water 😂

Gab@gabapple· Jun 8

IMPORTANT UPDATE: I added a Chevrolet truck.

A toy pickup truck. It's red and a 1950's model Chevrolet, which is apparently America's car?????????

Gab@gabapple· Jun 8

Gab@gabapple· Jun 7

I wonder what he wants...

Gab@gabapple· Jun 4

The basement next to the TV, so I can gaze upon it every day. 😂

Gab@gabapple· Jun 4

A closer look at the sign I designed... The United States of America Diversity * Equity * Inclusion

Gab@gabapple· Jun 4

My America shelf is ALMOST complete. I have a Super Girl coming next month, but IDK what to fill the rest of the spaces with. What do you think? Is it just the right amount of obnoxious???

A floating shelf full of classic USA paraphernalia. Three founding documents make up the backdrop along with a shiny garland made of red, white, and blue stars. On the shelf are decorations evocative of summer cookouts, baseball, flags, patriotic heroes, etc. The shelf front has another red, white, and blue garland, as well as a 3d printed sign in signature colors. Beneath are even more decorative items representing the US flag. To top it all off, the shelf has an animated LED lighting strip wrapped around it so that the bulbs fade between red, white, blue, and white, all day and all night.

A closer inspection of the left side of the America shelf reveals a plastic hot dog stand, a few wooden signs (Sizzle Time, Let's BBQ, a watermelon, a cheeseburger), a plush Pokemon Scorbunny eating a burger, a plush baseball with a face and feet, and two fabric birds dressed as a hamburger and French fries.

The middle of the shelf boasts the Pokemon eagle Braviary next to Fatal Fury's *American* hero, Terry Bogard. Next to him is a small acrylic stand of young Nai from Trigun dressed as a cowboy (by princess harumi!), next to two more fabric birds-- one dressed as Uncle Sam, the other a lady parade marcher. At the front is a series of Funko Pops: Captain America from Marvel, Snake Eyes from GI Joe, and Eagley from Peacemaker. The sign in front of them reads:
The United States of
America
Diversity * Equity * Inclusion.

The right-hand side of the shelf hosts a sealed VHS copy of The Adventures of The American Rabbit, a vintage American Rabbit plush, the Star Spangled Xander rabbit plush, an action figure of Optimus Prime from Transformers, a fabric bird dressed as the Statue of Liberty, and two more Funk Pops: Superman and Wonder Woman, both from DC.

Gab@gabapple· Jun 3

Lol we have one of those right now!

An adult female cardinal dealing with post-breeding molt

Gab@gabapple· May 22

RIP plush soccer ball...

Gab@gabapple· May 21

All of these photos were taken by @faultbat.bsky.social 💖

Gab@gabapple· May 21

We finally went to the St Louis zoo last night for an event that turned out to be more about wine tasting, not animals, and neither of us drink??? So there was only about an hour of exhibits before they closed down most of it. Lame. BUT it was still a lot of fun, and we're soooo sore today.

Gab@gabapple· May 14

I've been wide awake since a quarter to 6am, which is a problem when I didn't fall asleep until after 2am and start work at 7:30am. Omg body, why??? WHY???

Fitbit sleep stats for the night-- 2 hours, 38 minutes.

Gab@gabapple· May 7

Nico has life figured out...

Fluffy brown dog rests his chin between the railings of a deck high up with green trees in the background. It's a gloomy day, but beautiful, with a cool breeze ruffling through his thick coat. The dog looks calm and happy as he surveys the neighborhood, watching for enemy planes and birds.

Gab@gabapple· May 2

Border Collie- super smart and ridiculous, not to mention gorgeous Golden Retriever- classic and cute Pomeranian- just little guys!!! Silken Windhound- whippet but fluffy

Gab@gabapple· Apr 4

Omg leave me alone it's two in the morning you bird

Gab@gabapple· Apr 1

Fig is 1 year old today!

Sweet black cat with yellow-green eyes lounging on fuzzy blankets.

Gab@gabapple· Mar 30

Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness

Raphael the ninja turtle from the original 80s cartoon.

Gab@gabapple· Mar 24

We took Ringo to the park today and walked the 1.5 mile trail around the lake. I did pretty good for being 3 weeks out of surgery! Ringo was an angel. 💖

Tri-colored border collie looking at a lake.

Gab@gabapple· Mar 20

Graham is so happy that he's allowed to sleep on my stomach again. 💖