"Since there is no way joe plays Xenoblade X, even if the Xenoblade series gets selected, Cross Code has no chance of winning, and I don't really want any of the anime on display to win, including nothing, I am instead contributing to a far greater cause. I am sorry to all of the other creative and skilled fanartists in the community, because this year the best fanart has been That True Anderson Stare by 4G-LTE. And since you can't improve upon perfection like that, I am instead following the lead of Simon and Mark by providing a Variant of sorts to this masterpiece. Vote That True Anderson Stare for best fart."

This fucking thing has popped up to the top of my image folder as the preview for the contents of fanart so it's been staring at me all day
I hate it but I love it.

Originally seen at 1984 Gif here (7th of December 2023)

"since this won't be shown until the context is long forgotten (if even), this is related to joe talking about one of his kids being a little monster and a chatter asking if he would use the silver sword on them, with this specific phrasing coming up eventually, thus the idea spawned"

"Steel for humans, silver for monsters." The words rang out in Anderson's head as he pondered the page. In it, he was a witcher, drawing his blade upon a defenseless child. He couldn't make heads or tails of the meaning, but he was certain the subreddit would have a field day with the symbolism.

If nothing else, it seemed like whoever had constructed this manuscript knew who he was - and what he was yet to do. He tried not to think too hard about what that could mean.

Originally seen at Not Only Was It Alan (28th October 2023)

"'I have become this' - Joseph Anderson"

Anderson awoke to a prison of his own design, unaware of his own captivity. A creature of impulse, he dragged himself towards the mounting pile of equipment which cluttered the far corner of his confines. A veritable dragon's hoard indeed. Shaking off the night's rest, he began prepping for today's stream. Another anime visual novel - his favorite - this time about a man stuck in a time loop.

The man's circular struggle amused Anderson. Surely, he thought, you would notice if so many things kept repeating. The brain loves to find patterns, even when they don't exist. Surely so many similar sights and sounds would raise alarm bells, or at least invite suspicion. Waving off an audience that did not exist, he returned to his peaceful slumber.

Anderson awoke to a prison of his own design, unaware of his own captivity.

Originally seen at Not Only Was It Alan (28th October 2023)

"esuoM yekciM"

Howdy hey, sleepy Jelly here, once again in charge of the JanArt showcase - whether you like it or not. Content warnings for today's showcase include: questionable copyright infringement (you're looking at it), preemptive merchandising, and 5% damage weapon buffs.
But that's just a buncha pseudo-legal mumbo-jumbo if you ask me, boss.

Originally seen at Last Fanart Before the Gigapause (26th September 2023)

""Chatter Who Said Something Kinda Dumb And Not Well Thought Out And That Is The Message Joe Reads" - Chan"

Remember to properly cite your sources during online arguments in Twitch chat, so as to ensure that the Dragon and his Chat do not verbally eviscerate your unfounded opinion. If you make sure to properly attribute your sources, you may get off easy when the Mods delete your message for containing a link.

Originally seen at Last Fanart Before the Gigapause (26th September 2023)

"the mental image was too funny not to draw it"

Ah yes, the REAL indie farming sim: hardware repairs.
You know who else cultivates a rich lifestyle through hard work, dedication, and technological manipulation? Our lovely fanartists! Thank you, as always, for you endless skill and creativity. This is it until uh... some Alan guy Wakes up for something? A little late to bring back Persona 4 stream memes, but who am I to judge the Dragon...

Originally seen at Last Fanart Before the Gigapause (26th September 2023)