🔵🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷 1/8 on the Orb Scale! Worms on strings are as far as you can get from an orb!
Borb. on a String.
Have you heard of r/wormonastring?
This American bittern edition was inspired by this funky internet trend. In a landscape of social forums, a few niche communities—have embraced an unexpected sensation: the ‘worm on a string.’ What began as a simple and endearing toy, reminiscent of childhood whimsy, swiftly transformed into a viral phenomenon. These bendy, squiggly creatures became an emblem of our penchant for quirky, nostalgic novelties, capturing our attention across the internet. Who would have thought that such a simple toy could have such a cult following? #Wormonastring #Birdonastring
Anyways, here is my contribution to the worm on a string lore… the Bird on a String, based on the American Bittern.
The Bird-Inspiration
In the whimsical world of nature, there exists a creature that embodies both grace and a hidden sense of humor—the American bittern. Like the beloved “worm on a string,” this remarkable bird shares a knack for blending in while captivating our imaginations.
Native to North America, the American bittern is a master of disguise. Resembling a reed or a cattail, it effortlessly camouflages itself among marshes and tall grasses, a skill that earned it the nickname “stake-driver” for its unique call reminiscent of a wooden post being struck. This bird’s ability to vanish in plain sight is akin to the elusive charm of a worm weaving through the playful loops of a string.
And much like the whimsical toy, the American bittern has its own set of unique qualities that add to its charm. With its mottled brown plumage resembling the earthy hues of a worm, it quietly stalks its prey—fish, amphibians, and insects—displaying a strategic patience similar to the way a worm winds its way along a string.