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How blind hatred ruins fandom discourse.
Spoilers for Helluva Boss, Arcane, and My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Almost every fandom I have been in has had some sort of problem with blind hatred. Whether it’s a specific character, a plot point, or general direction of a show. When people don’t like something, they let it cloud their judgement for everything…
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“Bad People”, and what they deserve
We all occasionally get on our high horses, and say broad statements about the world. In some conversations, it is inevitable, but have we become too accustomed to making quick judgments based on those intense sentiments? Morals are obvious one moment, and a hazy shade of grey the next. Everyone loves to talk a big…
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The Charlie Morningstar hate is kind of hypocritical. Here’s why.
Is the hatred of Charlie Morningstar in season two really deserved?
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Kpop Demon Hunters accomplishes a tough feat
Making the “liar revealed” trope work (Spoilers for Kpop Demon Hunters) Something that surprised me while watching Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters, was how understandable the lead singer, Rumi, was. Many audiences have been conditioned to become instant haters of any plot with the “liar revealed” trope. (Any story that features the main character trying to…
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I’m not wearing these colors because I’m proud.
A bittersweet 4th of July I wore the colors of the American flag today, despite the fact that in years prior, I’d usually wear all black. It was a way to protest and show my frustration. Almost everything about the country made me angry. The increase of hatred, the lack of empathy from the people…
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Things that should be normalized by the end of 2025
(In my opinion) What even is normalcy anymore? It is easy to look at the world today and accept harmful things as normal. It’s honestly sad, but before you click off this article, let me tell you that this post is not going to be covering the huge, political issues of modern society. This is…
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How the element of Mystery drags down Murder Drones
(Spoilers for episodes 1-7) Plot Analysis Murder Drones is definitely a show that knows how to keep an audience. Due to the fact that each character is searching for answers, it feels like the fans can investigate along with them. However, the mystery that should be the main hook, leads to a lot of the…
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Only child, run the mile
(Even if it doesn’t really count) My life as an only child has always felt incomplete, no matter what I accomplished. This is mainly because how many people in my life have diminished my successes when they find out I have no siblings. As if the absence of an older or younger sibling meant that…
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How Rap got me through my childhood:
What is your favorite genre of music? When I was in elementary school, speaking was a general problem for me. Mainly because I was shy, quiet, and had a bit of a stutter. (Not to mention the fact that I was a Black kid in a predominantly White school.) Even at a young age, my…