ext_1675 ([identity profile] laceymcbain.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2009-09-04 08:00 am
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The 90 Proof Series by eighth horizon (PG-13)

Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: none (can be read as Dean/Castiel friendship or pre-slash)
Length: 1800, 2050, 3400 respectively
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] eighth_horizon
Author Website: Silver and Salt
Why this must be read: Because in a fandom where the apocalypse is around every corner, sometimes you need a good laugh. No, like a really good deep-in-your-gut, "OMG-that's-hilarious", I-spit-tea-on-my-monitor kind of laugh. These three stories making up The 90 Proof Series will give you that as you watch Dean introduce Castiel to alcohol and Cheetos, to talking trash (which Cas manages in his own particular way), and to bowling. My favourite is probably the second story, "Smite Your Bitch Up," but honestly, all three make me laugh out loud, which doesn't happen that often.


Castiel looked at the beer nuts and the pretzels on the bar with open disdain. “These are not Cheetos.”

“They don’t have ‘em here, Cas,” Dean said. “Sorry. Wanna try nachos?”

Castiel looked genuinely put out. Even with the sunglasses on, the beginnings of a pout were evident.

Dean reached into a jacket pocket and pulled out a snack-size bag of Cheetos. “Psych.”

Castiel took them. One corner of his mouth lifted a little.

The bartender came over. “No outside food or drink,” he said.

Castiel looked at Dean. “Is this a conflict?”

Dean shrugged. “He says no Cheetos.”

Castiel turned back to the bartender. “Asshole!” he announced. “Don’t make me fuck you.”

Dean covered his eyes with one hand, then pinched the bridge of his nose. “Oh, man. That’s so wrong.”


Read the series and feedback the author: The 90 Proof Series:

1. Eternally Needing Proof

2. Smite Your Bitch Up

3. Air Strike

[identity profile] la-sigh.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank You. After last night watching the Season 4 finale again, I needed something to help me lighten up.
So thank you.

Only When It's Appropriate

[identity profile] executrix.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the rec! I DON'T EVEN WATCH SPN and I thought this was a hoot. Although I think what they *really* needed in the mix was Illyria.

Re: Only When It's Appropriate

[identity profile] executrix.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
ObBlakes7:
VILA: My money is on Blake. Well, half of it, anyway. The other half's on Avon.

[identity profile] ancastar.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I've got to tell you...I'm not the biggest Castiel fan in the world. I like him fine, but for me he doesn't compare to the boys. But this? This is comic =gold=! I want to read more. Now. Who do I have to talk to to get a little service around this joint?

Thanks for the rec!

[identity profile] villeinage.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I love this series--thanks for reccing it so more people can love it, too!

[identity profile] pennyplainknits.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I love these! They crack me the hell (ha!) up every single time. I recorded the first two as podfics and when I got to 'Smite your Bitch up', oh, the editing I had to do to get rid of my giggle fits.

[identity profile] pennyplainknits.livejournal.com 2009-09-04 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Here you go (http://pennyplainknits.livejournal.com/65178.html)!

[identity profile] bymagajones.livejournal.com 2009-09-06 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
I have just fallen in love. Unfortunately, these stories are like crack, and I'm now jonesing for more RIGHT THIS MINUTE. You should have warned us about this series' addictive traits.

[identity profile] ghostj.livejournal.com 2009-09-11 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
I just wanted to let you know that I was having an incredibly horrendous day today, and my friend sent me your story "Smit your bitch up".
Thank you so much for freaking out my coworkers and really making my day :D

[identity profile] gekizetsu.livejournal.com 2009-09-21 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
THANK YOU for the rec. <333333

[identity profile] ladysunrope.livejournal.com 2009-11-15 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Great rec -I love Castiel stories and these were superb. Gave feedback and do hope the author writes more. The quote off will live in my head for a long time!

[identity profile] gaveitallforyou.livejournal.com 2011-04-01 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, hilarious and adorable. I loved the image of their shoes all lined up at the bowling alley :)