acaras are the best neopet. this is an indisputable fact, and has been well-known for generations. and yet, when i recently posted a poll asking users what their favorite neopet is, an astounding 75% responded with "other."

this is simply unacceptable. clearly, the neo-education system is neo-failing. and as such, it is up to me to pick up the neo-slack. i, mae bubsy, will personally teach you about the wonderful acara.

the basics

the official neopets website describes acaras as follows:

here we can see their biggest claim to fame; their ability to function just as well under the sea as they do on land. their diving and swimming capability is so renowned that its annual celebration is named the acara aquatic festival. they are also quite aware that they are royalty, but don't let that get in the way of their adventurous nature. how exquisite!

the most visually striking features of the acara are its large, shell-like ears and its flexible horns. unlike most horns, which are rigid and fixed in a single position, an acara's horns move about freely. they allow the acara to hear underwater with clarity, but the mechanism behind this is unclear.

history

acaras were not among the initial set of neopets when the site launched in november of 1999. they were first added on the 28th of eating, year 2 (or april 28, 2000 if you prefer). however, they did not have the form we know them for today, or even the name.

known as the tigren, this fluffball would later evolve into the acara. its ears bare resemblance to its descendant, albeit appearing much closer to fins. however, the iconic horns are missing entirely! and there is a tail? let's see the next revision.

oh. oh my. let's see. well, the horns are here! and the ears look much closer to their final form, though they still look a bit more like fins. this is also the point where they were renamed to acara!

i suppose i do need to address the elephante in the room... this thing has no body. its limbs simply protrude straight out of its head. and it's staring right at you with that eerily wide grin... nope, don't like that. apparently, former tigren owners didn't like it either, so acaras got one last big redesign.

and there it is. the acara as we know it today. thank goodness. despite how horribly they struck out with the previous design, they hit it right out of the park with this one!

famous acaras

with their incredible abilities and soaring popularity, it's only natural that more than a few acaras would end up with their names in lights! here are just a small handful of the many famous (and infamous!) acaras to ever grace neopia.

princess fernypoo – when she found out that all her servants were intentionally losing to her in cheat!, she left the castle to prove herself by becoming cheat! champion. known for her anger when she loses. beloved by all acara-kind (the default webpage created for every new acara displays adoration for her).

fauna – one of the twelve protectors of altador. known as the gatherer, she is renowned for her strong heart and kindness that knows no bounds.

vira – once just a normal, if vain, neopet, she wished to be the most beautiful acara in the whole world. a dark faerie heard her wish, and now she seeks to corrupt anything more beautiful than she is.

masila – former member of the thieves guild. concocted a plan to assassinate the leader of the guild, but ultimately failed and was banished.

roberta – one of the two playable protagonists in neopets: the darkest faerie for playstation 2 alongside tormund. currently acts as shopkeeper at the scrollery.

addressing a potential counter-argument: aishas

they're just worse sorry.

conclusion or: acaras are the best neopet redux

to all of the people who already knew acaras are the best: thank you for reinforcing your correct belief. i hope you enjoyed this fun article about our favorite neopet.

to all of the people who previously believed otherwise, but have been enlightened: congratulations! you are wise beyond your years. your certificate is in the mail.

to those select few who have read this far but still, against all odds, retain the delusion that any other neopet could possibly be the best: i am sorry. i have failed you. i was trusted with the duty of being the last line of defense, yet even i could not enlighten you. you are now forever doomed to walk this earth in ignorance, and no one can save you. may the gods have mercy upon your sad, pitiful soul.

a moment of silence for the damned.

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alright, that's long enough. sucks to be them, huh? ha! anyway, party at my place this sunday! believers only, obviously. byob. see you there!