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Most of us will probably never experience the honor of being immortalized as an action figure, but what if that pipe dream did become an awesome reality?
Charlotte Clymer, a writer and Army vet, posed a question on Twitter that has users launching into play mode.
She wrote in her viral tweet:
"A toy company makes a replica action figure of your likeness. What two accessories do they include?"
This person came close to achieving the dream.
@cmclymer I am in fact an official Lego figure! The Australian Parliament commissioned a replica of the building, a… https://t.co/CBmQZxCDP7— cormac farrell (@cormac farrell) 1545966243.0
This response is dark, twisted, and simply marvelous.
@cmclymer A book and a bag that holds the souls of my enemies— Alexandria Desmarais (@Alexandria Desmarais) 1545916611.0
@AlexandriaD83 @cmclymer Can I be your sidekick?— Suburban White Female (@Suburban White Female) 1545998561.0
Some people long for idyllic settings.
@cmclymer a ukulele and a second hand dog.— pam mandel (@pam mandel) 1545934906.0
The yearning for the sedentary life became unavoidable for some.
@cmclymer A couch and an iPad. This was a harsh moment of self-reflection.— Mandy (@Mandy) 1545985255.0
Animal companions were pretty popular responses.
@cmclymer A cat and a laptop. The cat is always sitting on the laptop.— LittleBoPeep (@LittleBoPeep) 1545938317.0
@mccraw_kelly @cmclymer These would be my two accessories as well, except the cat would be on my lap and the work t… https://t.co/scO3CqruBk— Gabriele R. (@Gabriele R.) 1546027883.0
There were variations on the second accessory accompanying a cat.
@cmclymer Bourbon and a cat.— Miranda Yaver (@Miranda Yaver) 1545966835.0
@cmclymer A stack of books and a little Pixel: https://t.co/iQV25UWQIp— Cameron Bennett (@Cameron Bennett) 1545963352.0
One person proudly shared her likeness as a doll made of yarn.
@cmclymer Interestingly enough, there are already dolls of me! The "field science" version has a basalt rock & a co… https://t.co/z0x1yjfTZv— Jess Phoenix 🌋 (@Jess Phoenix 🌋) 1545962420.0
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Someone preferred a role reversal.
@cmclymer is it wrong that i just wanna be someone else's accessory?— m i t h (@m i t h) 1545932005.0
Because why not?
@cmclymer Two chicken nuggets— Terese Mailhot (@Terese Mailhot) 1545940978.0
@TereseMarieM I love this.— Charlotte Clymer🏳️🌈 (@Charlotte Clymer🏳️🌈) 1545994576.0
Ah, coffee — accompanied by a drug to combat the resulting digestive issues.
@cmclymer Espresso and Zantac. I have a very complicated relationship with coffee.— Michael Chaikof (@Michael Chaikof) 1545956646.0
@MichaelChaikof @cmclymer I feel your pain.😔😞— 🎆🎇 Aaron A.🎇🎆 (@🎆🎇 Aaron A.🎇🎆) 1546032531.0
A little dose of reality entered the thread.
@cmclymer Park Ranger action figure! Comes with flat hat (Smokey Bear hat) and a government shutdown furlough notice https://t.co/vMqrdl6EFI— NastyWomenofNPS (@NastyWomenofNPS) 1545959334.0
We may have a winner.
@cmclymer A mace like Hawkgirl and a big fuckin raven like Maleficent. https://t.co/VQ5GISDkls— The Volatile Mermaid (@The Volatile Mermaid) 1545916347.0
Some don't require a drawstring to do this, but nevertheless...
@cmclymer A pull string on my back for playback of snarky comments and an extendable/retractable ponytail for bad hair days.— Cheryl Kar (@Cheryl Kar) 1545918118.0
Sounds fabulous. Goodnight!
@cmclymer In my case, it'd be an inaction figure that came with a pillow and a blanket. Bed sold separately.— Sarah Gioia (@Sarah Gioia) 1545916359.0
So, what accessories would you have on your phenomenal plastic self?