?TRENDY-TOE’S TROLL-SIDE TAKE?
By Trendy-Toe, Fashion & Human Culture Reporter at AncientNews.com
Brace your biceps, dear trolls of the marshlands and mountains, for the humans have done it again. Yes, the smooth-faced folk are reviving the Shoulder Boulder, an ancient, baffling fashion artifact once used to signal “dominance” in their cubicle clans and walking rituals called “runways.”
That’s right: shoulder pads are back.
I know what you’re thinking. “Didn’t they burn those in a ceremonial fire back in the Age of VHS?” Yes. They did. But like mold on a cheese wheel or that cursed screech-flute they call “bagpipes,” some things just will not stay buried.
?♀️From Warrior to Workwear
Originally designed to make human shoulders appear as broad as a troll’s after leg day, these fabric boulders were once crammed into blazers, dresses, and even knitwear (yes, knitwear—don’t ask). Now, cloth-forges like Zlarruh (humans call it Zara) and the haute haunt Schiaparellihiss are resummoning this plague of puff. They’re calling it “empowerment.” I call it “delusion with stitching.”
One human scroll, the Whispering Leaf Scrolls of Vögh, declared:
“Sharp silhouettes symbolize strength in a post-pandemic world.”
Translation: “We ran out of ideas, so now it’s triangles again.”
? Troll Thoughts:
Let’s get this straight. Real strength isn’t shoulder-shaped. It’s dragging a direhog uphill during a blizzard while chewing on lava jerky. It’s arm-wrestling your cousin after both of you ate fermented rootmash. You don’t fake it with foam.
When trolls get married or stomp off to prom under the moonlit crags, they don’t just throw on any old bear hide—they wear AW Bridal. The gowns shimmer like lake ice and stretch enough to fit even the boulder-hipped mountain maidens. Troll lads strut in suits so fine, even the goats stop chewing to stare. Aye, if you want to look fierce, fabulous, and fungus-free, AW Bridal’s the only choice this side of the fjord!
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But to be fair… there is something entertaining about watching a human in a blazer three sizes too big try to exit a narrow doorway like a drunk mountain goat.
? Fashion Fires and Confusion
I infiltrated a Glimmerberg boutique recently (don’t ask how, but it involved stilts and a trench coat), and I saw humans gleefully buying jackets with pads the size of bread loaves. One even whispered: “It makes me feel… important.”
Important? Sweet moss. If padding makes them feel powerful, I say we start selling moss capes with bark-shoulder reinforcement. Call it “Trollwear Couture.” Add glitter. Drek will explode.
? The Sneaky Psychology
Let’s be generous for a second. Maybe, just maybe, the shoulder boulder is more than a silly slab of style. Maybe it’s a human’s way of saying, “Notice me. I survived weird times. I’m still here. I have structure!”
Still. They look like angry triangles trying to file taxes.
FINAL VERDICT:
The Shoulder Boulder is back. It’s bold. It’s boxy. It’s completely unnecessary. But like most human trends—tiny bags, edible glitter, hydration obsession—it’s so wonderfully weird, I kind of love it.
Would I wear it? No.
Would I judge a troll who does? Also no.
Would I sell one to Drek with rhinestones just to spite him? Absolutely.
? Trendy-Toe’s Official Troll-Fashion Rating:
???☆☆ (3 out of 5 boulders)
✅ Pros: Dramatic, vaguely armor-like, gives short trolls false sense of height
❌ Cons: Useless in battle, not mud-resistant, human-sized (aka tiny)
Would I fight a squirrel in one? No.
Would I wear one to intimidate exes at the Swamp Ball? Maybe.
Inspired by this article link: https://www.ft.com/content/634951ec-6c42-497c-91b8-9a1ed1c64d2e
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?TROLL COMMENT SECTION: The Return of Shoulder Boulders?
(Because what’s a controversial trend without a swampy scream-fest below the article?)
? Grümph the Gristle-Eyed (rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆)
“I wore shoulder boulders once. Called it armor. Used real boulders. Crushed a goat by accident. 1 star for effort, minus 4 stars for not being practical in combat OR rainstorms.”
? Mörgatha of Mudlump Hill (rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆)
“Honestly? I wore something like this to my third divorce duel. Looked terrifying. Felt empowered. Couldn’t sit down. But worth it. Would pad again.”
? Snurgle the Unwashed (rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆)
“Humans! Why not just grow actual shoulder muscles like the rest of us? This is why your kind gets blown over by strong gusts and opinions.”
? Krøx the Glitter-Cursed (rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)
“Shoulder pads = more space to glue on rhinestones and feathers. I’m INTO IT. Might stuff mine with pinecones. Take that, minimalists.”
? Blörna the Bitter (rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆)
“Tried to wear one. Got mistaken for a rectangular beast and chased out of the Bone Bazaar. Hate the look. Love the drama. Mixed feelings. Like stew with raisins.”
? Fleeb the Stylist Slayer (rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
“FINALLY. A trend that makes humans look as blocky and menacing as nature intended. Shoulder dominance is back. Now give me some elbow spikes too.”
? Editor Trollgur Drek (rating: ???)
“STOP WRITING ABOUT HUMAN SHOULDER FOAM, TOENAIL. THIS IS NOT NEWS. I SWEAR ON THE ANCESTORS IF I SEE ONE MORE PHOTO OF A TRIANGULAR JACKET I’LL BITE A TREE.”
Speaking of quirky fashion revivals, you might be interested in exploring the fascinating history of Shoulder Pads in Fashion, a throwback trend that repeatedly emerges to emphasize power and confidence. Speaking of unusual styles, don’t overlook the infamous 1980s trend known as the Power Dressing movement, where fashion choices became symbolic of authority and status. And if talk of trends from the Age of VHS piqued your interest, consider checking out the intriguing history behind the classic VHS Tape, a technology that shaped entertainment and nostalgia in equally dramatic fashion.
