Hey Poptropicans, we’ve got a couple TikTok clips and tons more Instagram stories to unpack. Let’s pop into it!
Earlier this week, Poptropica dropped a new TikTok featuring the picking of the golden apple at the Tree of Immortality on Mythology Island. The vid is accompanied by some rather peculiar squeaking and coughing, apparently a trending TikTok soundbite.
Also just recently, another quick vid popped onto the scene, wishing Poptropica a happy 14th birthday along with a slideshow of photos of Jeff Kinney, Poptropica’s original founder. Strangely fitting for the occasion, it’s joined by James Corden’s parody of an Ariana Grande song — “thank u, jeff” — originally for Jurassic Park actor Jeff Goldblum, which explains the line, “I’m so freakin’ scared of that T-rex.”
But maybe the prize should go to TikTok user @seejayseemusic, who asks in response to the clip, “Jeff Kinney is 14?“
Curious about Jeff’s role with Poptropica? Check out our thank-you birthday post from last year, focusing on OG Pop Creators’ vision for the game!
“Thank u, jeff” also debuted on Poptropica’s Instagram stories, along with tons of fan art, including some chubby villains. Enjoy:
thank u, jeff 
thank u, jeff 
(i’m so freakin’ scared of that T-rex) 
thank u, jeff 
Angey (Pop OC) by @a.jbox 
Dr. Hare doodles by @xxv4mp1r3luvrxx 
Villain styles by @adventurersnhunters 
Villain styles by @adventurersnhunters 
Villain styles by @adventurersnhunters 
Villain styles by @adventurersnhunters 
The blimp fandom is dying, Poptropicans crying by @happyclonetrooper 
Wicked queen costume by @moon.shinechic 
Pack your bags meme by @happyclonetrooper 
Hooman Merlin (technically AI) by @bunnies_n_bowties 
Grape the clown (Pop OC) by @a.jbox 
Poptober: Spooky Island Edition by @happyclonetrooper 
Rumpel’s Challenge: Out Now!
Itching to add to the sea of Pop fan art out there? Those Poptober prompts from HCT might be just the thing to inspire your next piece(s). Like last year’s Poptober, the drawing challenges are here to encourage you to create throughout the coming October. You can do as much (or little) as you like — possibly even one a day as LJ did! ✏️ However you participate, just have fun with it!
And yes, as the story says, Rumpel’s Challenge is in fact out now! This follow-up to Fairytale Island is currently only available to members. Stay tuned for the PHB’s guide coming soon. Don’t stumble on ol’ Rumpel! 😈
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