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I added moomin ears to my hoodie now my plushy and I are twinning!!
My contribution to the 1940s au, I am living for this tbh. Still not sure if I like this or nah but posting it anyways,,
This au was created by Reys_humble_habod on Instagram!!
More Snufkin from that really cool 1940s au
currently watching tanoshii moomin ikka. something in me is healing.
Aaand a lil' more moomins sketches.
can you tell me about the relationship between snufkin and moomintroll?
With great pleasure!
Snufkin is introduced in the second Moomin book, Comet in Moominland (1946). He is the first actual friend Moomintroll meets, as Sniff is considered more of an adoptive little brother. Moomintroll is quick to admire this freespirited vagabond and grows very attached to him in a short time. Their relationship only deepens with each book. This is not surpising, considering that Snufkin is strongly inspired by Atos Wirtanen, a Finnish left-wing intellectual who Tove Jansson had a relationship with. Moomintroll in turn is an author avatar for Jansson, meaning that these two characters are modeled after real-life lovers.
In many ways, Snufkin is one of the most important people in Moomintroll’s life. When Snufkin decides to start his traveling lifestyle after living with the Moomin family for a while, Moomintroll is deeply saddened. He even spends his wish from the Hobgoblin to send their feast to Snufkin. And during Moominsummer Madness, Snufkin being late causes Moomintroll to be so sad that he cannot bring himself to be happy for Snorkmaiden.
Their relationship is defined by Moomintroll’s sentimental attachment and Snufkin’s need for freedom. Moomintroll is a dependant person who feels the need to feel close to the people he loves and needs continued support from those around him. Snufkin in turn holds Moomintroll dear, but this goes against his free nature and personal need to be alone. So Moomintroll needs Snufkin, but Snufkin does not want to need him or be needed in turn. Moomintroll understands this and tries to respectfully hide his emotions so he would not bother Snufkin with them. But Snufkin is too intelligent for such methods and always sees through just how much Moomintroll misses him. There are many times when Snufkin is actually torn by this, because he feels guilty for keeping Moomintroll in such state and this guilt makes him a bit angry.
Eventually, these issues seem to even out between them. Moomintroll’s character arc leads him to growing up during the last books and he learns to enjoy solitude. Instead of needing people desperately, he learns to appreciate them but also likes his new independence. He does miss Snufkin during the last few books, but he is also happy to be able to share his experiences with him.
Interestingly, the reader gets to see a similar but opposite change in Snufkin in the last Moomin book Moominvalley in November. In this book, Snufkin has trouble writing a song and finally realizes that he has always been able to be free with the people who love him. It is because they love him that they have always understood him and let him have his space. We never get to see how their relationship has changed after these changes in their personalities, but it is likely that it will grow to be closer and healthier than before.
Many adaptations keep their relationship very intimate. One of the most famous examples is the popular Moomin (1990s TV series). This version shows how deeply Moomintroll misses Snufkin when he leaves for winter and his return is the most important sign of spring. This emotional attachment goes so far that Moomintroll cannot seem to recover from his cold until Snufkin returns to him. There are also many scenes where Moomintroll makes it clear he would rather spend time alone with Snufkin than with any of his other friends, including Snorkmaiden. The series also included Snufkin’s conflicted feelings, where he is torn by his love for Moomintroll, need for freedom and guilt caused by it all.
It can be said that their relationships makes up for much of the emotional core of the entire series. This is emphasized by the last episode, where Snufkin gives his beloved harmonica for Moomintroll to keep until he returns. The series has established many times that the harmonica is the only material possession Snufkin is attached to and it is a big part of his character, as he has used it to bring joy, calm and safety for everyone. And he leaves it in Moomintroll’s hands.
There have been many analysis on homosexual themes in Tove Jansson’s work, especially in her Moomin books. This is understandable, given her own relationships with women and the personal nature of Moomin books. Relationship between Snufkin and Moomintroll is at the center of this discussion for obvious reasons. Moomintroll’s strong attachment and the reality subtext has given many fans and academics alike reason to believe that their feelings are not entirely platonic. Moomintroll’s relationship with Snorkmaiden is not seen as an issue, given that they are mostly playing romance in the books and Jansson herself was capable of having relationships with both men and women.
Each reader or viewer is always able to make their own interpretation on these kinds of things. But Moomintroll and Snufkin will likely remain as one of the iconic same-sex relationships in Finnish literature and children’s media as long as Moomin books remain relevant, which is also very likely going to be a long time.
Old moomin fanart that was mainly a texture test
Moomin and Snufkin
MoominxSnufkin
Instagram - Ko-fi
The leaves have all fallen of the trees and winter is nearly here, so have a pencil drawing of some Moomins.
I have a quick question to anyone who has the time to answer!
I'm very new to the Moomin Valley fandom and have been meaning to start watching the show, but I'm unaware of which one I should start with (2019 or 90s - even the earlier one or comic if people recommend it) and was wondering what other people recommend I do :)! If you have a preference, recommendation, or your own experience, sharing it would be greatly appreciated :D!!
Thank you ever so much! Please have a peaceful day <3
I’ve been wanting to watch Moomin Valley lately but I just mentally haven’t gotten around to it. BUT I’ve played Snufkin: Melody of Moomin Valley and I’m not emotionally ready for my perception of Snufkin to be changed.
Because from the game all I’ve gotten from him is:
“Gotta see moomin troll.” Is the most common phrase you’ll hear out of this man for the first few days of spring.
“Fuck the police, me and moomin troll hate the police.”
Happily destroying invasive police and their stupid signs.
“Ah little my!, you little shit. Thanks.”
A little bit of a stoner but like in✨The cool way✨
“Man I miss moomin troll….But like not in an homo way just like in a way where if I could I would, totally kiss him but it’s not a big deal lol.” (this is probably just me being delulu)
Would 100% play music as parallel play.
Definitely the type to give the best advice or therapy just out of nowhere like you’d be walking around, then BOOM entire world view changed but he’d just be like “eh but it is what is ya know?”
Could take a shot of pure vodka like a champ, A small glass of wine on the other hand? He’s gone.
Anyway I could be completely wrong but to summarise I think he’s a little bastard man, and if anyone has any preference on which version I should watch/read first please let me know!!
So I’ve finished Moominvalley season 2 (2019) and my god I loved it but it hurt me so much in return holy wow. Anyway if you’d like some of my thoughts about it feel free to keep reading ^-^
(fair warning it’s a lot longer than I thought it’d be)
Episode 2 the fire spirit got me so bad in my feelings and even funnier yet I could tell it would by not only the title and thumbnail but the second I heard the song by cavetown I literally was like ‘hm it sounds like something by cavetown…This should be fine’
oh how wrong I was because of how it ended with the little fire spirit sacrificing itself to save Moominvalley and how upset Snufkin was, he seemed to be pretty attached to the lil goober when the gang dropped it off.
So having his care and attempts to protect it, be basically for nothing would’ve been soul crushing for him.
Holywow I loved how the Hobgoblin and Sniff were just bouncing off eachother so well. Then the Hobgoblin giving Sniff ✨EMPATHY✨ my god that was amazing, especially with how Moominpapa and Little My were like “ew get away from me”
I love how the Groke is now just becoming a more casual part of the community especially with the trial episode, like don’t get me wrong they’re still uneasy with her presence but they still wanted to give her a fair trial and everything.
Ooooh no the ✨The bad feelings✨ I was having about Snorkmaiden and Moomintroll were riiiighttttt. Moomintroll seemed more angry about having to leave the valley (and Snufkin by association) than leaving Snorkmaiden to the point he was unintentionally hurting her. Twice. Technically thrice if you include the fact they broke up. But I’m glad that Moomintroll is beginning to learn that he’s gonna have to accept a couple of things about Snufkin, if he ever wants him to stay. But still kinda hurts a bit.
I loved that Moominpapa and Moominmama have character arcs that don’t involve getting divorced, it’s refreshing and sure they still fight and have moments being mad at eachother but at the end of the day they still love each other and honestly? I love them for that.
Ah Moominpapas midlife crisis, I hope that I can be able to just pack up and go when I hit mine. Sounds like the dream honestly and I wish I could be as creative as Moominmama, just painting the walls with no worries.
I also LOVED the sea shanties just 👌😩 it brings me so much joy because there was a good chunk of time where that’s all I’d listen too.
The last episode though also gave me a gut punch because of the fact Snufkin came back before he left for the winter, and that he just welcomes himself in because he knows that they wouldn’t mind him being there, regardless of if they are or not. I hate it here. Snufkin you found family fuck. And that everyone there played ‘The Moomin Family’ for the kid.
“Have you checked his bedroom yet?”
“Naturally c:”
of course you have you absolute loser I love you for that. Seeing him get so excited about possibly finding HIS letter, only to be disappointed was devastating too.
Oh but the puppet show, oh when I tell you I almost cried, It’s even sadder that Moomintroll (seemingly) isn’t going to back to Moominvalley. Also my heart dropped to my ass when they almost lit the fire with the ancestors inside, but Snufkin excitedly finding the note inside the fireplace? Put my heart right back in my throat
But more lightheartedly damn Snufkin has got some moves and seeing everyone close to the Moomin family looking back at their time and memories together fondly was so incredibly sweet.
Anyways TL;DR a super strong season that got me right in the feels every time, I’m so excited to be able to start the 3rd season soon!! But thank you so much for reading this! I hope you have a wonderful day, night or time and take care!!
What’s up with the humans in Moominvalley?? (2019) Like are they actually human, or just humanoid? Because I’ve seen people draw Snufkin and sometimes Little My with a tail. I mean Mymble seems to be a human rabbit mix because of how many children she has (lol) but seriously there’s only like a handful of humans and whenever they pop up I’m just so confused by their presence
Too-Ticky seems to be human and imma just assume so because 😎👍 but Snufkin and Little My aren’t off the hook because I’ve seen that in a different version of Moominvalley Snufkin has a dad?? (Pfft can’t relate) and isn’t his name like The Joxter? And that he has a tail in that version because if so then does Snufkin in that version have a tail too or not? And if not is that because of Mymble?
I’m not sure either way but I will say I do love seeing Snufkin with a tail, I think it’s adorable and tails are under appreciated in my eyes but thank you for reading this and have a lovely day/night/time!!
Season 3 of Moominvalley (2019) Once again is banger after banger and has honestly become a show that I’ll definitely rewatch again!! (Especially since I now have someone to watch it with!!) P.S THIS IS PROBABLY GONNA BE A PART ONE BECAUSE IM ✨TIRED✨
To be honest I think Jack Rowan as the new voice of Moomintroll is honestly a pretty great choice, he sounds like he took time and grew into himself. With a nice hint of Moominpapa in his tonality (especially when being dramatic) but still is relatively soft spoken and mixes well with the rest of the cast.
God Episode 3 got me in the guts too, seriously what is it with this show and knowing just where to attack me. Little My’s struggle with feeling like one of the family, especially with her father figure is. Once again very relatable considering so when Moominpapa said he loved her, my heart warmed up so much because goddamn I wAnT tHaT…. And seeing the family growing closer together is always a delight!
Stinky going around saying ‘pinch, grab, take, steal’ over and over is so goofy and that Moominmama has/had a bad girl streak feels so appropriate for her. We love a badass, good mama.
I’m honestly shocked that Moomin didn’t immediately go to Snufkin when it came to taking toffle home p.s my partner literally was like
“ah there’s ya boyfriend” (he hasn’t fully watched the show he’s just watching with me now)
I was so hyped for the lonely mountain episode and honestly it was pretty darn great and fruity with just the right amount of pinning!!
“Your wetter than a fishes flannel”
Lil Ma’am w h a t. We lost our minds to that
Jesus Moomin found him so fast like I know Snufkin said where he was staying but like GODDMAN THERE WERE SO MANY MOUNTIANS. I also love how Snufkin immediately was like ‘alrighty let’s warm you up dear ^-^ ‘ and then immediately got overwhelmed. Once again completely understandable, especially since my partner had just moved in the week before we started watching it so we’re learning to co-exist and I’m so glad the Moomin parents were there to save the boys and the possible confession of Snufkin In which way? Who’s to say.
I’ve very much enjoyed this season and I’m super hype for what they have planned next!! I’ll probably post part two tomorrow sometime!! (Also how is this style of formatting?? Please let me know!!) but thank you very much for reading this!! Have a lovely day/night/time!!