This file exists to clarify scope, tone, and intent.
It is not required reading, but it is recommended.
What this site is
World of Gary is a narrative archive documenting ongoing S.N.A.C.K.S. activity.
It uses a fictional operational framework for comedic purposes.
The subject is real. The documentation style is not.
What this site is not
This site is not a religion.
This site is not an organization.
This site does not solicit belief, participation, or commitment.
This site does not provide instructions of any kind.
Tone requirements
All materials should maintain a deadpan, report-like tone.
Humor is derived from seriousness, not exaggeration.
Do not describe the subject as “cute.”
Do not break character to explain the joke.
Terminology
“Unit” refers to the subject or associated animals.
“Field report” refers to a narrative post or log entry.
“Threat level” is used humorously and has no real-world meaning.
“Operations” refers to snacks, naps, and domestic activity.
Aesthetic guidance
This site intentionally uses a late-1990s web aesthetic.
Design choices are constrained, minimal, and deliberately outdated.
Modern UX conventions should be avoided where possible.
Cause alignment
Ten percent of future merchandise revenue will support Smidget Rescue.
Updates will be posted publicly when applicable.
This site is a parody homage to 1990s web design.
No recruitment. No ideology. Just snacks.