myheadinthecoudsnotcomingdown

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Alias(es):	clouds
Type:	fan writer
Fandoms:	BNHA, Miraculous Ladybug, more
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URL:	at Archive of Our Own at Tumblr
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myheadinthecoudsnotcomingdown (aka Clouds) is a fan and author who has been publishing fanfiction for Boku no Hero Academia, Miraculous Ladybug, and other fandoms since 2019. Her fics are massively popular and influential within the BNHA fandom, particular her For The Want Of A Nail series of AUs.

Notable Fanworks

• For The Want Of A Nail (BNHA):
  • Deku? I think he's some pro... -- analyst/hero consultant!Midoriya
  • Mastermind: Strategist For Hire -- villain!Midoriya
  • Viridian: The Green Guide -- vigilante!Midoriya
  • Cheat Code: Support Strategist -- support student!Midoriya
  • Shadows: The Horror Movie Heroes -- fake villain!Midoriya and Shinsou
  • Erazerhead: The Unknown Hero -- vigilante!Midoriya in which he accidentally impersonates Eraserhead
• When Lila Gives You Lemons -- Miraculous Ladybug
• Modified -- original work inspired by SCP Foundation and doll custmoization youtube
• Cloudy with a Chance of Fanfic -- "The Get Your Head in the Clouds Discord server crowdsources some fics. Sometimes it's angst. Sometimes it's crack. We really don't know where we're going with this, but that's half the fun."

Impact on BNHA fandom

The "For The Want Of A Nail" series is massively popular, with most of the works having over a million hits on AO3. The first four fics in particular have influenced many other works exploring those respective tropes.

Fanart and Recursive Fan Content

Examples Wanted: Editors are encouraged to add more examples or a wider variety of examples.

Lots. E.g., Deku? has over 30 works listed in its "inspired by" section. "Inspired by Viridian: The Green Guide - Clouds (myheadinthecoudsnotcomingdown)" tag on AO3. TODO

• Just guys bein dudes, a regular ‘ol hangout, a pair of best buddies, nothin to see here 😌😌😌, ^{Archived version} -- Viridenki fanart for Viridian: The Green Guide by mintii-x

See also:

• #myheadinthecloudsnotcomingdown tag on tumblr