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==The White Weewoo== | ==The White Weewoo== | ||
Now the mascot of the [[Neopian Times]], the White Weewoo is held as an example of how Neopian Times writers have been able to influence the site. The author [http://neopets.com/randomfriend.phtml?user=laurensama laurensama] wanted a White Weewoo resembling the owl [[Wikipedia:Hedwig|Hedwig]] from [[Wikipedia:J K Rowling|J K Rowling]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potter]]'' series so much | Now the mascot of the [[Neopian Times]], the White Weewoo is held as an example of how Neopian Times writers have been able to influence the site. The author [http://neopets.com/randomfriend.phtml?user=laurensama laurensama] wanted a White Weewoo resembling the owl [[Wikipedia:Hedwig|Hedwig]] from [[Wikipedia:J K Rowling|J K Rowling]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potter]]'' series so much that fellow authors hid White Weewoo references in their stories, comics and articles. It was even even made one of the symbols for the [http://ntwriters.proboards53.com Neopian Times Writer's Forum]. | ||
One of these published was [http://neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=14001&week=113 The Weewoo of White], | One of these published was [http://neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=14001&week=113 The Weewoo of White], which included an official drawing of a white-[[colour]]ed Weewoo, and the official item image was found on the Neopets image servers on 23rd October 2003. [[Snowflake]] gave the authors who were published in that week's issue a White Petpet [[Paintbrush]], and the White Weewoo was released on the 28th. This date is sometimes seen as a Neopian holiday for writers. | ||
==Colours== | ==Colours== | ||
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*Weewoos are featured in seven [[item]]s other than the petpets themselves. | *Weewoos are featured in seven [[item]]s other than the petpets themselves. | ||
*The ''How to Draw'' tutorial was released on August 4, 2005. | *The ''How to Draw'' tutorial was released on August 4, 2005. | ||
*The Grey Weewoo won [[Petpet Protection League|PPL]] on Week 85 | *The Grey Weewoo won the [[Petpet Protection League|PPL]] on Week 85 | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 00:44, 10 October 2008
The Weewoo is a baby owl-like Petpet, released on October 10, 2001 and adopted as the Neopian Times mascot on (need date). Weewoos are named after the haunting melody they sing at dusk on their native Krawk Island.
The White Weewoo
Now the mascot of the Neopian Times, the White Weewoo is held as an example of how Neopian Times writers have been able to influence the site. The author laurensama wanted a White Weewoo resembling the owl Hedwig from J K Rowling's Harry Potter series so much that fellow authors hid White Weewoo references in their stories, comics and articles. It was even even made one of the symbols for the Neopian Times Writer's Forum.
One of these published was The Weewoo of White, which included an official drawing of a white-coloured Weewoo, and the official item image was found on the Neopets image servers on 23rd October 2003. Snowflake gave the authors who were published in that week's issue a White Petpet Paintbrush, and the White Weewoo was released on the 28th. This date is sometimes seen as a Neopian holiday for writers.
Colours
As of August 2008, the Weewoo can be painted in 19 different colours.
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Trivia
- Weewoos are featured in seven items other than the petpets themselves.
- The How to Draw tutorial was released on August 4, 2005.
- The Grey Weewoo won the PPL on Week 85