Know what pisses me off more than being compared to a Harmonian? Being compared to a Harmonian by members of a fanbase so similar to the Harmonians that it makes my eyes bleed.
Here's the thing. Star Wars? Totally influences the producers of Lost. Harry Potter? Also, totally influences them. To the point that they barely go an interview without mentioning it these days.
Let's look at the central characters in these tales, shall we?
Star Wars: Here, our trio is Luke, Leia and Han. Luke and Leia are siblings, but they don't figure it out for a long time: they have a certain connection but they don't know what it means. Han loves Leia, and even at the very end he's willing to let her go to Luke if that's what she wants. But no, Leia loves Han. So, the trio consists of the hero, the heroine and their best friend and heroine/best friend is OTP.
Harry Potter: The Trio, is Harry, Hermione and Ron. Harry and Hermione are like siblings, as Harry attests to in the 7th novel: they have always got on well, but she pisses him off at times with her nagging, though they care for one another deeply. Ron loves Hermione, but he is tortured by the idea that he is not enough of a hero for her, and although it kills him (metaphorically, you understand) he's willing to stay out of Harry's way. But Hermione loves Ron, and always has. So, The Trio consists of the hero, the heroine and their bestest friend and heroine/bestest friend is OTP.
On the basis of these classic 20th Century love triangles, would anyone like to take a go at the trio of Lost? Too easy, you say? I KNOW.
And yet, it seems some people just forgot to read their Joseph Campbell.
I so can't be doing with this stuff. Why is there never a fandom that just gets along nicely? At least at this point most people in HP fandom are pretty experienced with the whole thing and don't make me head desk all day. Or in this specific little corner of HP fandom, where everyone I love/who is awesome hangs out anyways.
You know what pisses me off?
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daily_snitch and their recs. I don't think I've ever seen them rec het, femslash or gen. It's always bloody slash, and it's usually Harry/Draco or Harry/Snape. That's not a fandom newsletter, that's a slash newsletter. Which is why I love quibbler_report so so so so much. *hugs it*Oh and a big thank you to all of you who commented on the anon meme, you made me feel fuzzy and nice and etc. I was shocked at the lack of drama as I often annoy myself so I assumed that would also be the case with my flist, lol. I think that one thing is clear though, and that's that I need to reconnect with many of you. And guess what? I will be able to from now on, as I'm handing in my last essay today!
Also, if you haven't seen the Twilight trailer yet, then go watch it right now.
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Anyhoo, I know what you mean about the
Edited at 2008-05-08 11:24 am (UTC)
I love
ETA: Oh I know, not a dig! :) You're right. They aren't the same, but if we must compare them, I think Sawyer/Kate as Han/Leia and Ron/Hermione makes a lot more sense.
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I know what you mean though, there are fics from two years ago that I thought never got enough exposure in the first place. Fanfic is sort of... throwaway. People read it and then forget it very easily. The fact that they bring out the older fics is sort of nice and refreshing.
And to be honest a lot of the older stuff is better than what is churned out today. I'm tired of seeing millions of drabbles and so-called 'fics' that don't even reach 1,000 words. It might be brilliant, but I appreciate something that is brilliant and 10,000 words far more.
And it makes me feel warm and fuzzy when they rec my stuff lol :)
So don't worry. Other people are dum with stupid sauce, and you are way rad. <3
And, not that I disagree with what you said re:
And HP is dominated by slash. I'm pretty sure slash outnumbers het, and definitely femmeslash by a ratio of like a bazillion to three. So there'll be more slashy recs than het. I think. Um.
So yeah, not trying to defend TDS, just pointing out that I think it's more a reflection of fandom trends as a whole, rather than the faults of the editors.
And I agree,
Impending season finales make shippers crazy.
I guess you're right about
I do too. And I don't know how TDS scans journals for what is being recced. They don't seem to have a watcher journal like QR or HT have. ??
I've been thinking about filling in a thinger to be a 'seeker' for TGS, but I keep not actually doing it. Mostly I just want to rec L/D all over the damn place. XD
Most Lost wank happens on message boards rather than LJ, so it's a bit niggly I guess. But when it happens, boy does it happen!
And I will got give any of the little money I have to Anne Rice, thank you very much.
I wouldn't give my money to her either!
I'm in my ball dress, my hair is up and all is yay. I just need to find some makeup!
Also had to speak up on the
Anyway, all this to say that I can certainly understand where you're coming from! Just wanted to give a bit of an opposite perspective, that's all. :)
Generally I see what you mean, BSG is quite laid back compared to other fandoms.
See I respect that's how the rec system works and whatnot, I would just like to see more of the other genres out there, you know? Like I said, Quibbler Report kind of gives me rec-wise what I'm looking for anyways but I just wish there was more of a variety on the Daily Snitch. Obviously more shippers mean more recs, but I fear it also means we all get into a rut and people start writing formulaic fics to get recced.
Though, I appreciate it must be hard to find a way of doing it that's fair and works.
And an opposite perspective is always good :) Else there would be no discussion!
Thanks for the Twilight trailer. I like it :D. I still gotta read Eclipse though.
*yay* for your last essay!
You just never know what they're going to come up with next, do you? LOL
It's the new Bubblehead trend, I think, comparing Skaters to Harmonians. Because we're totally that level of crazy: I know when Jate happened I went to the Fuse and started spouting venom about Kate and the writers. Totally. Because I am that disgusting.
*biggest eye roll ever*