Not to be outdone, the Luchadores rise to the challenge!

There has been much praise lauded upon the Meeples for making it into Stuffed Magazine last year.  All the special speaking engagements and talk show appearances have given them a bit of a diva complex.  They have been almost uncontrollable as they rule the roost with demands of control over the remote and special orders for toppings on pizza.  "Half Supreme, half Hawaiian and half Meeple Lovers."  Who does that, and what's a Meeple Lovers pizza anyways?   

While most of the monsters have willingly gone along with the demands and shenanigans, there is one group that decided to topple the evil empire.  What if the Luchadores took their adorable, plucky story to the people of Stuffed and attempted to grace the pages themselves? 

Could a group of high-flying, mask wearing, almost pro wrestlers be the next big thing in the land of Bearmojo?  Could they use their dedication and drive to mold themselves into the greatest thing since sliced bread, aka Meeples?  The challenge was accepted and the training began. Grueling workouts and charm classes were followed by raw poly-fil shakes and interview coaching.  Then they waited.  Months went by, doubt crept in and tears were shed.  We gave the guys pep talks assuring them that this was just part of the process.  The people of Stuffed received many entries and they had to sift through them all for just the right ones.  We told them that they were cute enough, and tough enough, and that the reward would be worth the wait.  

You see, the Meeples greatness continued to grow in only the way a Meeples mind can let things run out of control.  There were weekly viewings of the issue that the Meeples were in.  "Someone bring forth the royal text for all to see!"  The "Document" was laid out at the feet of the Meeples so they could see their own greatness and tell of their story. 

The Luchadores were the official carriers of the text, because of their great strength, and they had a plan.  They decided that if they got in the magazine they would wait until the next viewing and then spring "Project: Gimme the Remote and I Want Pepperoni." would be set into action. 

The magazine finally arrived at the house.  We snuck the magazine into our workshop and had all the Luchadores gather around to see if they made it.  Page after grueling page was turned.  Every page turn held the promise of glory and breaths were held in hope and anticipation.  Every page turn was a small disappointment and gasp of breath let out.  After 89 pages of anticipation hyperventilation the page turn was met with a cheer and laughter.  THEY MADE IT!!!

The workshop erupted with a celebratory match of colossal proportions.  Luchadores were flying every which way, and doing moves that they themselves did not even know they possessed. Try to picture the scene in Flubber where Robin Williams bounces the flubber all over the room, now picture that happening with 17 Luchadores.  We quieted them down and then asked them what was "Project: Gimme the Remote and I Want Pepperoni."  They said the plan was simple, and devious:  1. Wait until "Royal Document Day".  2. Substitute new Stuffed for old Stuffed.  3. Say "Gimme the remote and I want pepperoni."  This plan was simpler then we had anticipated, but it might just work. :)

Then the day came.  "Bring out the royal documents!"  We heard a small giggle as two of the Luchadores walked down the hall with the new Stuffed magazine, we heard the riffling through the pages, we heard the drop of the magazine on the floor in front of the Meeples, and then we heard nothing.  

There wasn't a sound until one of the Luchadores said "Gimme the remote and I want pepperoni."  Their plan left the Meeples speechless and delighted all in attendance.  They had pulled off the big upset and dethroned the Meeples in the simplest way possible.  The Luchadores promise to not let their new found fame go to their heads, but I guess only time will tell.


We would like to thank the people of Stuffed for including us in their magazine again and look forward to entering another of Bearmojo's creations for the fall issue.