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 [[File:MFF2002GryphonGeemo88.jpg|thumbnail|210px|2 The Ranting Gryphon at [[Midwest FurFest 2002]]]]
-'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian.
+'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian, musician, DJ, and fandom organiser.
 == Biography ==
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 formerly resided in [[W:Arkansas|Arkansas]], in a social collective of fellow [[furry fan]]s and [[artist]]s, known as the [[NARFA|North Arkansas Regional Furry Association]] (NARFA), and also formerly lived in [[W:Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, Michigan]].
-Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and MiDFur Chairman CynWolfe.
+Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and [[MiDFur]] [[Chairman]] [[CynWolfe]].
 has since mostly fallen out of the [[fandom]] and is no longer involved in any conventions after major backlash due to his political views.{{cn}}
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 == Performances ==
 [[file:2-the-ranting-gryphon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|2's [[fursona]], as drawn by [[Jessie T. Wolf]]]]
-also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an Internet radio show called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a video broadcast, a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
+also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an [[Internet radio show]] called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a [[video broadcast,]] a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
-ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[Wikipedia:religion|religions]] (rants about [[Wikipedia:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[Wikipedia:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[furry artist|fur artists]] and "Muck Talk".
+ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[W:religion|religions]] (rants about [[W:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[W:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[W:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[fur artist]]s and "Muck Talk".{{clarify}}
 The rants were originally scripted and were released on average once every two months. Their main purpose was for 2 to spread his opinions.
-His latest rants have dealt with [[Wikipedia:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[Wikipedia:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second outtake reel, and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to YouTube in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
+His latest rants have dealt with [[W:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[W:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second [[outtake reel]], and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to [[YouTube]] in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
-Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of music. Some of the more popular songs include "Salvation" and "Jaunt". In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
+Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of [[music]]. Some of the more popular songs include ''[[Salvation]]'' and ''[[Jaunt]]''. In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
-'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by Nick C, a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
+'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by [[Nick C]], a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
-In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''Süddeutsche Zeitung'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[Wikipedia:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[Wikipedia:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
+In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''[[Süddeutsche Zeitung]]'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[W:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[W:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
-also appeared in a parody of the Beastie Boys video Sabotage. The video was shot at [[Anthrocon]] 2004 (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
+also appeared in a parody of the [[Beastie Boys]] muisc video, ''[[Sabotage]]'', shot at [[Anthrocon 2004]] (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
 ==LSD files==
-has been making poetic audio files known as the Lucid Sonic Delusions. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
+has been making [[poetic]] audio files known as the ''[[Lucid Sonic Delusions]]''. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
-It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named Lucid Sonic Delusions; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
+It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named ''Lucid Sonic Delusions''; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
 The two LSD files released so far are:
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 ==Dear 2==
-Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host. This show has no actual release date and is released based on the amount of mail received and time constraints on 2 himself. Dear 2 is expected to end when 2 Sense 2.0 starts.
+Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long, in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host.
 ==DVDs==
 [[File:TT-largeRantingGryphonDVD.gif|right|thumb|DVD Cover for the second DVD "The Truth"]]
-the Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
+, The Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
-The first DVD, "Rolling A One", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
+The first DVD, ''[[Rolling A One]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
-The second DVD, "The Truth", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2003. It includes commentary from 2 and Lord Skandranon on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, [[Lord Skandranon]], [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous "chocolate bunny death" video.
+The second DVD, ''[[The Truth]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2003]]. It includes commentary from 2 and [[Lord Skandranon]] on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, Lord Skandranon, [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous ''[[chocolate bunny death]]'' video.
-The third DVD, "The Gods Hate Me", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2004. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.
+The third DVD, ''[[The Gods Hate Me]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2004]]. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.{{clarify}}
-Plans for a fourth DVD, "Place Gryphon Here", were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both.  It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
+Plans for a fourth DVD, ''[[Place Gryphon Here]]'', were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both. It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
-A fourth DVD was eventually released, called "Live In Germany". This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
+A fourth DVD was eventually released, called ''[[Live In Germany]]''. This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
-Two other DVDs have also been released, "Yiff in Hell" in 2008 and "Apocalypse of Cute" in 2009.
+Two other DVDs have also been released, ''[[Yiff in Hell]]'' in 2008 and ''[[Apocalypse of Cute]]'' in 2009.
 == Streaming ==
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 == Appearances in media ==
-is referred to in a [[Jack]] [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
+is referred to in the [[webcomic]] ''[[Jack]]'' [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose [[species]] is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
-is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
+is also referenced twice in the webcomic ''[[Loserz]]'' by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
 == References ==

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 }}
 [[File:MFF2002GryphonGeemo88.jpg|thumbnail|210px|2 The Ranting Gryphon at [[Midwest FurFest 2002]]]]
-'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian, musician, DJ, and fandom organiser.
+'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian.
 == Biography ==
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 formerly resided in [[W:Arkansas|Arkansas]], in a social collective of fellow [[furry fan]]s and [[artist]]s, known as the [[NARFA|North Arkansas Regional Furry Association]] (NARFA), and also formerly lived in [[W:Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, Michigan]].
-Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and [[MiDFur]] [[Chairman]] [[CynWolfe]].
+Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and MiDFur Chairman CynWolfe.
 has since mostly fallen out of the [[fandom]] and is no longer involved in any conventions after major backlash due to his political views.{{cn}}
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 == Performances ==
 [[file:2-the-ranting-gryphon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|2's [[fursona]], as drawn by [[Jessie T. Wolf]]]]
-also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an [[Internet radio show]] called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a [[video broadcast,]] a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
+also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an Internet radio show called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a video broadcast, a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
-ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[W:religion|religions]] (rants about [[W:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[W:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[W:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[fur artist]]s and "Muck Talk".{{clarify}}
+ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[Wikipedia:religion|religions]] (rants about [[Wikipedia:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[Wikipedia:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[furry artist|fur artists]] and "Muck Talk".
 The rants were originally scripted and were released on average once every two months. Their main purpose was for 2 to spread his opinions.
-His latest rants have dealt with [[W:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[W:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second [[outtake reel]], and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to [[YouTube]] in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
+His latest rants have dealt with [[Wikipedia:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[Wikipedia:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second outtake reel, and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to YouTube in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
-Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of [[music]]. Some of the more popular songs include ''[[Salvation]]'' and ''[[Jaunt]]''. In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
+Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of music. Some of the more popular songs include "Salvation" and "Jaunt". In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
-'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by [[Nick C]], a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
+'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by Nick C, a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
-In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''[[Süddeutsche Zeitung]]'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[W:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[W:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
+In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''Süddeutsche Zeitung'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[Wikipedia:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[Wikipedia:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
-also appeared in a parody of the [[Beastie Boys]] muisc video, ''[[Sabotage]]'', shot at [[Anthrocon 2004]] (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
+also appeared in a parody of the Beastie Boys video Sabotage. The video was shot at [[Anthrocon]] 2004 (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
 ==LSD files==
-has been making [[poetic]] audio files known as the ''[[Lucid Sonic Delusions]]''. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
+has been making poetic audio files known as the Lucid Sonic Delusions. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
-It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named ''Lucid Sonic Delusions''; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
+It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named Lucid Sonic Delusions; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
 The two LSD files released so far are:
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 ==Dear 2==
-Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long, in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host.
+Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host. This show has no actual release date and is released based on the amount of mail received and time constraints on 2 himself. Dear 2 is expected to end when 2 Sense 2.0 starts.
-−
 This show has no actual release date and is released based on the amount of mail received and time constraints on 2 himself. Dear 2 is expected to end when 2 Sense 2.0 starts.
 ==DVDs==
 [[File:TT-largeRantingGryphonDVD.gif|right|thumb|DVD Cover for the second DVD "The Truth"]]
-, The Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
+the Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
-The first DVD, ''[[Rolling A One]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
+The first DVD, "Rolling A One", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
-The second DVD, ''[[The Truth]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2003]]. It includes commentary from 2 and [[Lord Skandranon]] on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, Lord Skandranon, [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous ''[[chocolate bunny death]]'' video.
+The second DVD, "The Truth", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2003. It includes commentary from 2 and Lord Skandranon on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, [[Lord Skandranon]], [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous "chocolate bunny death" video.
-The third DVD, ''[[The Gods Hate Me]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2004]]. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.{{clarify}}
+The third DVD, "The Gods Hate Me", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2004. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.
-Plans for a fourth DVD, ''[[Place Gryphon Here]]'', were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both. It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
+Plans for a fourth DVD, "Place Gryphon Here", were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both.  It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
-A fourth DVD was eventually released, called ''[[Live In Germany]]''. This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
+A fourth DVD was eventually released, called "Live In Germany". This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
-Two other DVDs have also been released, ''[[Yiff in Hell]]'' in 2008 and ''[[Apocalypse of Cute]]'' in 2009.
+Two other DVDs have also been released, "Yiff in Hell" in 2008 and "Apocalypse of Cute" in 2009.
 == Streaming ==
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 == Appearances in media ==
-is referred to in the [[webcomic]] ''[[Jack]]'' [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose [[species]] is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
+is referred to in a [[Jack]] [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
-is also referenced twice in the webcomic ''[[Loserz]]'' by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
+is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
 == References ==

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 }}
 [[File:MFF2002GryphonGeemo88.jpg|thumbnail|210px|2 The Ranting Gryphon at [[Midwest FurFest 2002]]]]
-'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian.
+'''2, The Ranting Gryphon''' is an American comedian, musician, DJ, and fandom organiser.
 == Biography ==
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 formerly resided in [[W:Arkansas|Arkansas]], in a social collective of fellow [[furry fan]]s and [[artist]]s, known as the [[NARFA|North Arkansas Regional Furry Association]] (NARFA), and also formerly lived in [[W:Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, Michigan]].
-Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and MiDFur Chairman CynWolfe.
+Gryphon was inducted into the [[Furry hall of fame|Furry Hall of Fame]] at [[MiDFur#MiDFur 11: At The Movies (2009)|MiDFur 2009]] by his mentor [[Uncle Kage]], and [[MiDFur]] [[Chairman]] [[CynWolfe]].
 has since mostly fallen out of the [[fandom]] and is no longer involved in any conventions after major backlash due to his political views.{{cn}}
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 == Performances ==
 [[file:2-the-ranting-gryphon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|2's [[fursona]], as drawn by [[Jessie T. Wolf]]]]
-also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an Internet radio show called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a video broadcast, a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
+also performs and records audio 'rants', and hosted an [[Internet radio show]] called [[2 Sense]] which ran for 87 mostly-weekly episodes, up to two hours in length, before being discontinued due to time and work constraints on July 2nd, 2005, at the peak of its popularity. [http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense 2.0] debuted on November 12, 2006 and ended at Episode 52. [[2 Sense 2.2]], with a scheduled start date of June 4, 2010, is next in the [[2 Sense]] line and is to be a [[video broadcast,]] a major change after the audio-only setup of the previous seasons.
-ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[Wikipedia:religion|religions]] (rants about [[Wikipedia:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[Wikipedia:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[furry artist|fur artists]] and "Muck Talk".
+ranted about many things during the early stages of his website. His rants were between 3 and 6 minutes long and normally focused on three areas. These areas are [[W:religion|religions]] (rants about [[W:holy wars|holy wars]], prayer, and [[W:Christmas|Christmas]]), political issues (delving into such issues as [[W:gay pride|gay pride]], hunting, guns, abortion, and the U. S. military), and the furry fandom itself. Rants on the latter are geared specifically to that community, and thus less accessible to those outside the fandom, and have dealt with [[Further Confusion]], [[Anthrocon]], [[fur artist]]s and "Muck Talk".{{clarify}}
 The rants were originally scripted and were released on average once every two months. Their main purpose was for 2 to spread his opinions.
-His latest rants have dealt with [[Wikipedia:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[Wikipedia:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second outtake reel, and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to YouTube in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
+His latest rants have dealt with [[W:Intelligent design|intelligent design]], the [[W:news media|news media]] and [[W:Justice|justice]].  He has also released his second [[outtake reel]], and has moved on to producing his rants in video format, which he started posting to [[YouTube]] in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbKqtjv2vM 2, The Ranting Gryphon - Do Your Job!], rant uploaded 28 March 2007. Retrieved 9 Aug 2007.</ref> There are over 50+ Rant topics in total.
-Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of music. Some of the more popular songs include "Salvation" and "Jaunt". In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
+Before the rants, however, 2 created a lot of [[music]]. Some of the more popular songs include ''[[Salvation]]'' and ''[[Jaunt]]''. In the 1980s, 2 had originally hoped to become a rock artist, and still aspire to make music professionally.
-'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by Nick C, a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
+'s rants were once [http://www.portalofevil.com/single.php?poeurlid=9727 featured] on the [[Portal of Evil]]. He responded by [http://www.werewolves.org/%7Etwo/Rants/2rant-portalofevil.mp3 posting a rant] about [[atrocity tourism]], which was subsequently subjected to a [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1534 techno remixing] by [[Nick C]], a member of [[Portal of Evil]].
-In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''Süddeutsche Zeitung'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[Wikipedia:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[Wikipedia:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
+In September 2007, the online edition of the German newspaper ''[[Süddeutsche Zeitung]]'' featured one of 2's video rants and an excerpt of his live performance at [[Eurofurence|Eurofurence 12]] in their ''Internet Video of the Week'' column, comparing his style of comedy with [[W:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] and [[W:David Byrne (musician)|David Byrne]].<ref>[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,ra4m5/kultur/artikel/927/133677/ ''Das Internetvideo der Woche''], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Online Edition 2007-09-20</ref>
-also appeared in a parody of the Beastie Boys video Sabotage. The video was shot at [[Anthrocon]] 2004 (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
+also appeared in a parody of the [[Beastie Boys]] muisc video, ''[[Sabotage]]'', shot at [[Anthrocon 2004]] (''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilF0DV1ZnTo Sabotage Tribute]'').
 ==LSD files==
-has been making poetic audio files known as the Lucid Sonic Delusions. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
+has been making [[poetic]] audio files known as the ''[[Lucid Sonic Delusions]]''. At present, he has released two of them on his official website, with plans to release a whole new series as time goes on.
-It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named Lucid Sonic Delusions; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
+It is thought that the files were named LSD Files because they give the same euphoric feel as the drug of the same name (though they have nothing to do with drugs). The files are, in fact, named ''Lucid Sonic Delusions''; this may have been on purpose so that the initials would be LSD, but this has not been confirmed.
 The two LSD files released so far are:
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 ==Dear 2==
-Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host. This show has no actual release date and is released based on the amount of mail received and time constraints on 2 himself. Dear 2 is expected to end when 2 Sense 2.0 starts.
+Gryphon is doing a short show (if it can indeed be considered a show), approximately 10 minutes long, in which he answers letters sent in by (presumably) past 2 Sense listeners and fans of his website. The show is identical to the Dear 2 segment from 2 Sense, except that there is no co-host.
 ==DVDs==
 [[File:TT-largeRantingGryphonDVD.gif|right|thumb|DVD Cover for the second DVD "The Truth"]]
-the Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
+, The Ranting Gryphon has released six DVDs and a CD since 2002. These are available to buy from 2's official website.
-The first DVD, "Rolling A One", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
+The first DVD, ''[[Rolling A One]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2002.
-The second DVD, "The Truth", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2003. It includes commentary from 2 and Lord Skandranon on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, [[Lord Skandranon]], [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous "chocolate bunny death" video.
+The second DVD, ''[[The Truth]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2003]]. It includes commentary from 2 and [[Lord Skandranon]] on one track, and a separate track consisting of 2, Lord Skandranon, [[Skates]], and [[Krahnos]].  The DVD also includes the infamous ''[[chocolate bunny death]]'' video.
-The third DVD, "The Gods Hate Me", is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Anthrocon in 2004. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.
+The third DVD, ''[[The Gods Hate Me]]'', is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at [[Anthrocon 2004]]. Among the DVD's special features are a full-length [[MST3K]]-style commentary from 2, the DVD's creator, Lord Skandranon and their friend [[Gir Tygrin]] (who in the video refers to himself as random other guy), some random bonus footage, and an explanation of the "beer shot" joke.{{clarify}}
-Plans for a fourth DVD, "Place Gryphon Here", were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both.  It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
+Plans for a fourth DVD, ''[[Place Gryphon Here]]'', were scrapped due to technical problems while recording the shows at [[Anthrocon 2005]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2005]].  Instead, an audio CD was released that contains audio from both. It replaces an earlier audio CD that has gone out of print.
-A fourth DVD was eventually released, called "Live In Germany". This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
+A fourth DVD was eventually released, called ''[[Live In Germany]]''. This DVD is a one-hour-long comedy show recorded live at Eurofurence 12 in 2006.
-Two other DVDs have also been released, "Yiff in Hell" in 2008 and "Apocalypse of Cute" in 2009.
+Two other DVDs have also been released, ''[[Yiff in Hell]]'' in 2008 and ''[[Apocalypse of Cute]]'' in 2009.
 == Streaming ==
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 == Appearances in media ==
-is referred to in a [[Jack]] [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
+is referred to in the [[webcomic]] ''[[Jack]]'' [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose [[species]] is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
-is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
+is also referenced twice in the webcomic ''[[Loserz]]'' by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
 == References ==

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 is referred to in a [[Jack]] [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
-is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>http://bukucomics.com/loserz/go/265
+is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>https://archive.is/eBpaE https://archive.is/D6z08</ref>.
-http://bukucomics.com/loserz/go/296</ref>.
 == References ==

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 == Appearances in media ==
-is referred to in a [[Jack]] [http://www.pholph.com/strip.php?id=5&sid=1312 comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
+is referred to in a [[Jack]] [https://archive.is/jdRYy comic short], in which a "ranting talent agent" whose species is a gryphon has a small '#2' written in over his head.
 is also referenced twice in the online comic [[Loserz]] by [[Erik Schoenek]]<ref>http://bukucomics.com/loserz/go/265

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 == Streaming ==
-As of 2026, 2 also [[streaming|stream]]s hour-long videos of himself playing [[[video game]]s with commentary on Youtube.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@2TheRantingGryphon/videos 2, the ranting gryphon videos] on Youtube, retrieved May 18, 2026.</ref>
+As of 2026, 2 also [[streaming|stream]]s hour-long videos of himself playing [[video game]]s with commentary on Youtube.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@2TheRantingGryphon/videos 2, the ranting gryphon videos] on Youtube, retrieved May 18, 2026.</ref>
 == Appearances in media ==