Narnia Snapshots: Beanies, Buzz Cuts, and Covert Bamboozling

 

Greetings to our guests!  Not sure how, but we're all still hanging in there after a holiday weekend and ready to start a new week, right?  Right?  😄 

We have flipped the page to a new month; where did the summer go?

Let's just roll up our sleeves and jump right in. Here we go!

 

•  What are the odds that again this year, something appears to be afflicting the Chiefs' left tackle (and Patrick Mahomes' primary defender), Josh Simmons?   Allegedly, the injury concerns his back now.  Last year it was an alleged personal issue which remained one of the best kept secrets in all time Chiefs history and still remains in the organization's vault.

The left tackle is a very important position in football for a right-handed quarterback, which is what Patrick is.  A quick look-up online of that position shows how crucial it is.  Left tackles protect the QB, often without assistance from other teammates. So they are basically the primary position that handles the opposing team's efforts to neutralize the quarterback's efforts to gain yardage.  

And so now for the second season in a row, the Chiefs player at that position has become a week-to-week concern with regard to practice availability (let alone being able to play). Thus mystifying and irritating both the fans and the media. In addition to just being an overall daily, repetitive big story as the NFL enters into the first week of the season.  And it's Andy Reid, the head coach, who week-to-week is the one who stands at the podium and answers on the organization's behalf.     

Directly below is Coach Andy Reid's quote from one of his post-practice pressers.  "See if it's right or what's wrong with it" - See if it's 'right'?  Well, if it's keeping him out of practice, then it couldn't be "right", could it?  Very strange wording by Andy, who has developed a habit of using vague or odd phrases just like that one.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So we have "Josh Simmons Watch" going on with an example directly below of a previous update.  And looks like the twitter account this author refers to as "Tone Deaf" is all about replying to multiple Chiefs-topic'd tweets with the repeated mantra of the Chiefs' locker room being "DOA" or broken.  I was already familiar with the "Tone Deaf" account because he had been noticed in Royals' twitter activity earlier in the baseball season, constantly replying to any tweet about rookie catcher, Carter Jensen, with his opinion on Carter's "inferiority".  So his account had already brought red flags. 🚩🚨🚩  

This was his reply to Farzin Vousoughian's update on Simmons: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, it should be noted that ultimately Andy Reid does not make the personnel moves.  At least in that department, he will defer to Chiefs General Manager, Brett Veach, the man behind all the decisions and transactions. It just seems that whenever there is a player controversy going on, it's always Andy at the podium addressing the questions. 🎤

And now, in a new development, it sounds like it is very possible that a rookie may be playing in Josh Simmons' place instead of proven veteran Jaylon Moore, in next Monday night's season opener against divisional opponent, the Denver Broncos.

 

Will we have another Harry Styles Trap Door situation taking place if indeed that is the plan? To start a rookie in place of Simmons?

Another critical player position to the entire Chiefs offense this season is running back and their newest player, Kenneth Walker, who was the 2025 Super Bowl MVP.  Now, he has had an ankle injury before, so swelling could be something he deals with the rest of his career/life, right?  It's possible.  But Narnia is still watching.  So far, it is looking like he will be ready to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hopefully, there will not be as much melodrama this season, but ... that would be like expecting a snow-free winter in Jackson Hole, WY.  Why?  Because as long as: 

* 15 (Patrick) and 87 (Travis) are on the same team, 

* as long as 15 is trying to chase Tom Brady's records, 

* as long as Andy is trying to move up the ladder of coaches' wins, and 

* as long as Shifty, aka Taylor Swift, is associated with the Chiefs via Travis Kelce, 

* as long as we see the planted accounts every single day running Travis down and peddling a lot of the same old fake narratives 

 

then it seems there is bound to be manufactured melodrama.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In Oct 2017, Narnia wrote a post "Behold the Emasculation Proclamation!  Part 4 - Revelations",  which was part of a series on various ways that TPTB utilized to control half of a closeted couple.  With Jared, it was (and still is) a beanie which oftentimes makes him look like a Q-Tip.  Don't ever doubt TPTB underlying intentions when it comes to "working uniforms".   Here he was in 2017 during an outing at Top Golf,

do you see anyone else wearing a beanie outdoors?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When asked by Jensen about the beanie earlier this year (via zoom) at the Norfolk Con (one that Jared just happened to have missed due to an alleged broken leg), Jared said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ohhhhhh, Jared wears it indoors as well as outdoors because it's his (security) "blankie".  I think the 2026 term would be more like "emotional support beanie", wouldn't it?

So, one could say it's also become like a signature trademark, which is why it is puzzling why the "emotional support accessory" wasn't used in this recent promotional photo for an upcoming Netflix movie that Jared will be starring in with Leighton Meester and Andie MacDowell?

Huh, well, look at that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No beanie or Albert Einstein stylin' for Netflix?  😉

 

Seeing "Heated Rivalry"'s Connor Storrie buzz cutting his hair recently also brought to mind the old 2017 Emasculation Proclamation post and Jared's "emotional support" beanie.  

Who's buying this explanation from Connor?

TPTB sure had this explanation ready to go, didn't they?

 

While promoting Heated Rivalry season one in December 2025, Connor said he was ready to cut all of his hair off. 

“I’m ready to cut this stuff off, if y’all want me to be completely honest,” he replied to a fan tweet about his curly hair routine in a Teen Vogue video. “I’m ready to shave my head. I don’t know who’s out there, but someone hire me and give me a crazy haircut.” 

In a “Get Ready with Me” video for Vogue in January, Connor also teased cutting his hair.

“Just wait until we do something, and until we cut it all off,” he says in the clip while his groomer, Kerrie Urban, tousles his hair. “I want to.” 

The last time Connor had shorter hair was while filming his upcoming movie, April X, back in 2024. If you missed it, a new trailer was recently unveiled after the movie received a September release date. - Just Jared, August 23, 2026

 

"The last time Connor had shorter hair" was while filming April X?  You mean this short? 

 

Riiiight.  After all, what fashion conscious, out-and-about guy doesn't want to have everything accented with nearly coconut-shell length hair?

Look at this lone comment on that Just Jared post from a fan familiar with the Heated Rivalry book series:

 

Hmmmm.  Not keeping the characters true to form?  Interesting.

Here was Connor last night at the Creative Arts Emmys.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe Connor could give Jared a ring and they can compare notes on their imposed hair restrictions.  😉

 

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And, beards?  I mean, "wives", we know you're supposed to be "with child".  There is no need to keep putting the cradling hand under the "bump" like a laser pointer.  We know what that is and what it is announcing. 😉

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 Why is the official ABC News twitter account posting a remembrance for Liam Payne's "heavenly" birthday this past August 29, 2026?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's not Just Jared.   Not Page Six.  Not US Weekly.  Not Pop Base.  Not the Daily Fail, I mean Mail.

But ABC News.

As M&M told this author when this was seen on Twitter.

ABC is owned by Disney.

Disney and Sony/Simon Cowell have long had a special relationship and continue to partner on several business projects.  Also, One Direction took a number of stunt photos in Disney parks with their beards back in the day.   

Liam w beard Cassidy at Disney Paris 07 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Niall + beard Steinfeld at Disneyland 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zayn + beard (that's her blond hair) Perrie Edwards at Dis-Paris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And not to leave out Mr. Louis Tomlinson, who appeared at Disneyland Paris in August 2013. LOLLLL! The winter wear seems a bit out of place, don't you think?:

with Eleanor "me girlfriend" Calder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zayn and Edwards were at Disneyland Paris in 2014.   So as one can see, M&M recalled quite correctly.  Not only that, but Harry Styles' Pleasing brand collaborated with Disney for a 30-item line of skincare products, apparel, etc. in 2024.

One more Disney and Sony association:

In May 23, 2012, the members of One Direction attended actor Will Smith's premiere for "Men in Black III" in New York City.  

"Men in Black III" was distributed by Sony Pictures.

It would be ten (10) years later when Liam Payne was set up in that disastrous "accent" interview post-Oscars.  Oscar watchers also remember that awards show as the one where Will Smith allegedly was so upset at Chris Rock that he went up on stage and slapped him.  And then Liam was interviewed and ... well, Narnia talked about all of this in our post "December Drifts:  Signals From All Directions" in December '22 as well as "Liam Payne's Own 'Beautiful War' Against the Music Industry" in April '22. 

Do you the reader, feel like this dog yet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are other business partnerships between Sony and Disney, including Sony Pictures acquiring "control over Disney Home Entertainment" in 2024.

The daily number of stories that still continue about Liam's alleged fatality in Argentina continue to involve too many moving parts, too many rabbit holes.  In an admirable fashion, fans are militant about getting to the truth, now more than ever.  

Next month will be the "anniversary" of the incident.

Fans should notice though, who isn't as militant about finding out the truth.  And they should wonder why.

The family.  The band members. His close friends.

Of all people, they should be more up in arms than anyone if they're seeing all of the same missing puzzle pieces that the fans are.  Instead, all we're seeing are interviews of band mates reminiscing and family members posting lengthy missing-you messages. Two years later.

Please pause and contemplate before sending money to fund investigations unless you know for sure where, and for what purpose, that money is being used for. 

As we continue to watch any further possible proceedings as far as Liam's incident is concerned, a wise saying from Oh My Godot's Grand Poobah, "Special K" comes to mind:

 

"Sometimes you gotta go big, to hide big." 

 

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There were a couple of other items to be brought to the table that this author will instead tackle in the next post.   It's time to get this puppy published and on with our week!

Be generous with Good mornings, Hello's and smiles.  Right now, more than ever.  

 

Our sources:   Get Yarn, tenor, Just Jared, Deadline, Imdb, msn, pinterest, Mirror UK, 

                        note.com, Pop Crush, dc theater scene, instagram, buzzfeed

Our playlist:  Prime Time - The Alan Parsons Project

                      Run - Collective Soul 

                      Deathly - Aimee Mann

                      Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

                      Keep on Walkin' - CeCe Peniston

 

Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles: Ready, Steady Go! (The Early Years, 2011) Part III

 

Louis and Harry, February 21, 2011

Zayn and Liam, November 2011

Part II, closing paragraph:

Stay tuned. There will be lots more going on in subsequent months as Louis and Harry continue to go full speed ahead throughout 2011, joyfully sharing their dreams while continuing to build castles that would withstand the test of time. In stark contrast, TPTB begin to manufacture their alternative version of events, grounded on a foundation of lies and deceptions. One Direction supporters begin to notice the disconnect as the Larrie fandom grows.

As January transitioned into February, Louis and Harry were about to experience the combined joy and excitement of building a home and life together, while pursuing their future careers in the music industry. For two people still in their teens, the innocence and optimism of youth went a long way to help strengthen their resilience and desire for authenticity. Like with so many people who fall in love at an early age, everything seemed possible.

“Why are we not enough?”

Man Crush, Best Mate Magazine, Feb 2011

Teen Now Interview May 17, 2011

Combined with their growing friendship and love for the three other young men who shared the same professional ambitions and pride in their identities, the united front of OT5 was palpable, clever and, more often than not, intractable. Once the cameras rolled, it was impossible to guess which new clue might expose what was really going on behind the scenes. What new interview would penetrate the smoke and mirrors facade presented to the public. This ongoing threat potential was particularly ominous to TPTB, given the receptive and growing Larrie and Ziam fandoms who refused to be gaslit or have their voices silenced. 

Gradually, both fandoms began to be known for their investigative skills, intelligence, and open-mindedness toward the LGBTQ+ community and, by 2011, were growing daily with each new finding. Most importantly, unlike previous boy band fandoms, these supporters were now armed with digital platforms (especially Tumblr) to conduct their own fact-checking and information-sharing operations. Tools that allowed them to create and spread independently formulated narratives. Accounts based not on corporate-centric and curated storylines orchestrated to maximize profits and control images, but based instead on the massive amounts of evidence primarily provided by the actual group that was being closeted in real time. 

Remember when Harry recently covered, "Everybody's Wants to Rule the World", and he came to the lines, "There's a room where the light won't find you (The Closet).  Holding hands while the walls come tumbling ____," He purposely doesn't sing the word, "down" for a reason. Which means that this lyrical omission emphasizes "tumbling". Could Harry have been hinting that what Tumblr users tried to do back in One Direction days may be a deliverable that could still be achieved; an unfulfilled commitment, perhaps. Don't forget, Harry also pleadingly sings the line, "Help me to decide." Truly, given this fork in the road moment that Harry and Louis are experiencing at this point in their careers, a better song could not have been selected. 

[The phrase "when the walls come tumbling down" means a sudden, total collapse of a structure, system, barrier, or way of life.]

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March 12, 2026

HMV book signing, "One Direction: Forever Young", Manchester, March 7, 2011 -
A fan gifted Harry this t-shirt during a 1D promo event

Put simply, if Narnia readers recall, Harry recently reminded the public that this segment of the One Direction fandom, known for forming a united front of solidarity and resistance to TPTB, were still very much in existence during his Night 2 Wembley Stadium residency on June 13, 2026. That’s right. Ten years later, even when the night changes, Harry was hoping fans out there, including those once insurgent Ziam and Larry Tumblr folks, were still listening.

BOXPARK Wembley LED screen, Together, Together Tour, N2, June 13, 2026
L I A M 

And for the predictable (but embarrassing by this point), reflexive naysayers, yes Harry was fully aware what was being displayed on the stadium’s state-of-the-art digital LED screen because his own on-stage strings section played “Night Changes” during the coordinated video tributes and visuals. With, of course, plausible deniability on Harry’s side to avoid contractual breaches and to maintain his safety against the retributions of TPTB.

Wembley LED screen BOXPARK Wembley policy, June 13, 2026

BOXPARK Wembley LED screen, Together, Together Tour, N2, June 13, 2026
Z A Y N 

BOXPARK Wembley LED screen, Together, Together Tour, N2, June 13, 2026
L O U I S

June 13, 2026 N2 BOXPARK Wembley

A Louis doll

Yes, we are all straight. Promise.

What Narnia is about to present is the profile of a corrupt industry that had originally planned on exploiting five, talented young men who were proudly queer (Their name was One Direction, people. Hello!), and dreaming of a career in music. As in the past, The Closet would be the primary enforcement mechanism, along with deceiving what TPTB arrogantly perceived as submissive and unschooled tweens to sell their abusive and more often than not, blunder-filled media narratives and manipulations. But, in the face of a very loud couple, and a more reserved, but still subversive and supportive, Liam and Zayn pairing (embodied by Liam's "We are the quiet ones" tattoo which he debuted on August 30, 2015), Cowell, Modest Management, Sony, et al. began to realize, as early as 2011, they had to regroup and implement more drastic measures to execute their business plan.

The rose and skull often symbolizes how beauty and adversity coexist 

If there is any doubt who the pronoun "We" refers to in Liam's tattoo, look closer at the "th" in the word "the". The flourish stands out, especially when remembering how Zayn wrote the Z in his first name during that time. Look familiar?

Discovered by Tumblr account Paynegerouslyinlove

What is about to emerge may not be pretty. Many of us lived through the cruelty once, and may not want to stomach the hardships and setbacks again. But as we seem to be on the precipice of something positive and genuinely narrative shifting, this overview is a reminder of why these guys have always been worth the time and efforts of a dedicated fanbase. Their talents have always been beyond question as have their charisma and generosity.  Combine those special attributes with their collective and individual bravery, ingenuity and fierce loyalty to each other, including their fans, and their story, regardless how it continues to evolve, can easily be viewed as groundbreaking. 

Hopefully, by looking back again, a better explanatory model can be developed to clarify why the guys behaved in a certain way, sometimes perceived as reckless, and how what once might have been viewed as a coincidence, bad luck or simply the personal choices of Louis and Harry were, upon closer inspection, actually coercive events.  

On that note, let's return to what was happening in the early months of 2011.  Still riding the high of having found the love of their lives in each other (e.g., going on dates, sleepovers, eating cookie dough, enjoying their favorite meals), Harry turned seventeen on February 1 and, of course, a smitten and steadfast Louis was there to celebrate.

Louis’ birthday card to Harry on his 17^th birthday - Note the bottom left photo of him and Harry

    

Gotta love Louis’ choice of a Birthday Card Boyfriend pic

Then there's Harry posting more public courtship messages using Bruno Mars lyrics about wanting to be married and promising to always be there. A united front. Unconquerable. Louis was a big fan of Bruno, after all.

All the ways you need me
I need you the same

There since I was eighteen
And you're the reason why
If you stay until it's over
We'll keep growing up side by side

From the Bruno Mars song, "Marry You"

From the Bruno Mars song, "Count on Me"

Hanging out in Birmingham before One Direction's first Live Show on the X Factor Tour.

Louis and Harry in Birmingham February 19, 2011

                                

And, of course, there is always family extending support and acceptance.

January 28, 2011 love the added "lol"

No doubt, Louis is sitting right next to him when Harry hits, SEND.

Wanting to share the spotlight together, Dublin, N2

Every great love story is always based on trust.

Filmed in March

One Direction promo video for their Dare To Dream Book taken on Brighton pier in March and uploaded on August 31, 2011

Another moment from the Dare To Dream March footage.

Necessary hand grab near Louis' precious bum to save his man
LOLLL! Liam and Zayn don't seem too interested

Flirtation and desire. When actual kissing in public is forbidden.

Do you tantalize and titillate

Launch of Pokémon's Black and White Game, March 3, 2011

The very next day,

WH Smith book signing, "Forever Young", Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex, March 4, 2011

Two fans telling Louis and Harry that their bromance is better than theirs. Got to love the unimpressed, disgruntled toddler look on Harry's face. Like these people don't even deserve a response as Louis side eyes the speaker dismissively, with a "No, no" and shakes his head.

And some more flirting, on Louis' part. The two continuing to master chaotic, playful touching. No doubt because it's just plain fun, but also to make their intimate interactions more socially acceptable. Without even knowing it, the guys were effectively practicing a positive form of desensitization. Not sure what Niall is doing back there. LOL!

Pokémon Diaries, Part 1 March 15, 2011

Running through the garden, Oh, where nothing bothered us

Thus far, the first quarter of 2011 had been a hopeful and joyous time for Louis and Harry. Working hard. Sharing their dreams. Learning about new possibilities. Building a home. But, as Oscar Wilde observed, "Some things are more precious because they don't last long", those blissfully happy and carefree days would soon disappear. Cracks would begin to appear slowly as reality started to seep in. Although fans were unaware of what was coming, Louis and Harry mostly continued to show their love in big ways and small. Sometimes micro expressions revealed the truth behind the curtain, such as an eyeroll, or an awkward look off stage. But inevitably there would be an affectionate pat on the bum or a protracted never-want-to-let-you-go hug that would set things right with the world again.

Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle - March 25, 2011 - X Factor Live Tour

March 25, 2011 Metro Radio Arena - Newcastle

If these two young men knew what was coming there were no obvious signs. Behind the scenes, however, wheels were turning. No matter how in love, and how accepting many fans and media outlets were of their "bromance", or even those who believed there was something more, TPTB were not about to tolerate Louis and Harry spoiling their material ambitions. There was no room for innovation or inclusion in their calcified and highly controlled world of greed and power. A debut single and an album were in the works. Books and merchandise were being issued. Interviews were being lined up. A music video planned. The machine was in motion.

Within this limited world view, only the imposition of heterosexuality was acceptable and not the kind of low-key storytelling that Hannah Walker represented. In fact, the contrived image that was being created for Harry Styles™, was so reprehensible. dehumanizing and disrespectful that it was hard not to believe that TPTB enjoyed every second of their ability to humiliate and brutalize. No doubt, hoping that eventually, Louis and Harry would break under the pressure.

We held darkness in withheld clouds

These guys were not going down without a fight though and Narnia's next post will begin to examine the good, the bad, and the ugly. Through it all, what made everything worth the while was the love that remained. The unbreakable bond being forged between all five men. The fandom that provided and continues to provide a platform for their truth. And the faith in the future that endures to this day.

Two days before Babygate

Playlist:    Sweet Creature – Harry Styles
                Sleepwalking (Demo) – Louis Tomlinson 
                Imposter – Louis Tomlinson
                Keep Driving – Harry Styles  

Sources: Top of the Pops Magazine, Tumblr, BOXPARK, Wembley, Twitter, X Factor, ITV,  Dare to Dream, Pokémon Black and White, Nintendo UK, WH Smith, Together, Together Tour, YouTube, Pokémon Diaries