History Blog / AskHoopsAndDumbbell

* SomethingCompletelyDifferent: As it was for many blogs, the VDC arc is a pretty stark departure from the blog's normal subject matter and tone. From comedic slice-of-life to a dark fantasy. ''Especially'' during the Krampus comics.

* ToiletHumor: A small one. Either Celestia or Luna (or perhaps even both) apparently ripped a fart during a public appearance, which the tabloids immediately pick up on. Our protagonists comment on the tabloid headline.
* {{Wimpification}}: Pointedly averted. Actual details about their sex life are sparse, but there's strong hints that Dumbbell is the bottom, and is the shorter of the pair, which would normally lead into this. However, Dumbbell is also by far the more aggressive and masculine of the pair, is less emotionally open than Hoops, and is shown instigating sex on at least on occasion (and, as mentioned in the TheImmodestOrgasm entry above, enjoying it quite spiritedly).

* DirtyOldWoman: Hoops and Dumbbell's neighbor, who asks Dumbbell without a hint of shame if it's true [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar "what they say about a Pegasi's wingspan"]]. Dumbbell's reaction makes it pretty clear just what it is they say.

!!Tropes found in ''Blog/AskHoopsAndDumbbell'':

* DisappearedDad: It's revealed that Dumbbell's father abandoned the family when Dumbbell was 10 for reasons, at the time, unknown. He later meets Dumbbell by chance and offers to return into Dumbbell's life, [[spoilers: though Dumbbell ultimately turns him down]]

* DissappearedDad: It's revealed that Dumbbell's father abandoned the family when Dumbbell was 10 for reasons, at the time, unknown. He later meets Dumbbell by chance and offers to return into Dumbbell's life, [[spoilers: though Dumbbell ultimately turns him down]]

* {{Wimpification}}: Pointedly averted. Actual details about their sex life are sparse, but there's strong hints that Dumbbell is the bottom, and is the shorter of the pair, which would normally lead into this. However, Dumbbell is also by far the more aggressive and masculine of the pair, is less emotionally open than Hoops, and is shown instigating sex on at least on occasion (and, as mentioned in the TheImmodestOrgasm entry above, enjoying it quite spiritedly).

* ToiletHumor: A small one. Luna apparently ripped a fart during a public appearance, which the tabloids immediately pick up on. Our protagonists comment on the tabloid headline.

* {{Wimpification}}: Pointedly averted. Actual details about their sex life are sparse, but there's strong hints that Dumbbell is the bottom, and is the shorter of the pair, which would normally lead into this. However, Dumbbell is also by far the more aggressive and masculine of the pair, is less emotionally open than Hoops, and is shown instigating sex on at least on occasion(and, as mentioned in the TheImmodestOrgasm entry above, enjoying it quite spiritedly).

* FatAndSkinny: The titular duo - though Dumbbell isn't fat so much as stocky and well-muscled. they also invert the typical dynamic, with Dumbbell(usually) playing the Straight Man to Hoops' goofiness.

--> '''Dumbbell:''' When you're... scared, the tomboy with a rainbow on her head is an obvious target, you know?"

* FagHag: While working as a TA Dumbbell meets and forms a friendship with Bubblegum, a lesbian ho admits she seeks out friendships with gay stallions, because friendship is easier when attraction is off the table. In contrast with the entry on PetHomosexual below, Dumbbell is pretty receptive to this.

* GeniusDitz: Hoops is undeniably a bit of a goofball, and doesn't come across as very smart - but according to Dumbbell he's incredibly good with math, and apparently his job requires some pretty complex math.

* TheImmodestOrgasm: Dumbbell, judging from his neighbors' comments.

* StraightGay: Both Hoops and Dumbbell qualify, both being ex-athletes and fairly masculine. Dumbbell definitely more so of the two, however, being fairly gruff and aggressive.

* DirtyOldWoman: Hoops and Dumbbell's neighbor, who asks Dumbbell without a hint of shame if it's true [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar "what they say about a Pegasi's wingspan"]]. Dumbbell's reaction makes it pretty clear what they say.

* DirtyOldWoman: Hoops and Dumbbell's neighbor, who asks Dumbbell without a hint of shame if it's true [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar "what they say about a Pegasi's wingspan]]. Dumbbell's reaction makes it pretty clear what they say.

* ArtEvolution: While the art has gotten a bit sketchier over the blog's run, it's also improved in mosto ther aspects.
--> ''Dumbbell:'' When you're... scared, the tombyo with a rainbow on her head is an obvious target, you know?"

Ask Hoops and Dumbbell is an Ask a Pony Blog starring the titular stallions - originally 2/3rds of the JerkJock crew seen in Sonic Rainboom taunting Rainbow Dash. Now Hoops and Dumbbell have both grown a bit older and a bit more mature, and have [[StraightGay started dating one another]].