In 2007, a strange story began in the dull town of Carlisle, England, where two students, Freddie and Magnus, started a journey of creativity and self-discovery. This adventure took a surprising turn when they created a character named Wandy Darehol. Wandy was not just a fun project, he was a bold statement about their dreams as young artists.

Freddie and Magnus were studying at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts. They quickly realized that Carlisle wasn’t the right place for them. They wanted to move to the Glasgow School of Arts, a place they believed was full of inspiration and excitement. To catch the attention of the school’s head of Graphic Design, they decided to make Wandy Darehol, a special teddy bear that would represent their artistic goals.

Wandy started as a regular teddy bear, but Freddie and Magnus transformed him into something extraordinary. They cut him open, added a steel skeleton and put loudspeakers inside him. They connected Wandy to a tape recorder so he could share their creative message. On his back, they attached a cellphone with three important numbers – one for each of them, one for Ronaldo and one for Jesus Christ – showing that they were ready to engage and showcase their talents.

Unfortunately things didn’t go as planned for Wandy Darehol. When he arrived at the Glasgow School of Arts, the teachers unwrapped him with excitement but didn’t realize the importance of the charger for the phone. They tossed Wandy aside with the packaging, which meant he couldn’t fulfill his purpose. This made Freddie and Magnus realize that, despite their hard work, Wandy was neglected.

A year later when they visited the Glasgow School of Arts for an exhibition, they found out what had happened to Wandy. A teacher told them they loved the idea but had thrown away the charger, which explained why Wandy didn’t work. When they saw him on a dusty shelf in the teacher’s office, it was clear he had been forgotten, a symbol of missed potential.

From this experience, Freddie and Magnus learned the value of storytelling. They understood that great stories can captivate and inspire others, especially future generations. Their adventures with Wandy became a cherished tale, one they would share with their grandchildren, who would find their grandparents’ youthful escapades fascinating.