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this part of the daria day qna SENDS me 😭 “I’M a lesbian! 😁” You are not 🙄”

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Daria and Jane were in a deeply closeted homoerotic friendship, and I stand by that. The emotional intensity, the jealousy, the deep mutual admiration—it all points to something more than just platonic. If the show had been brave enough to challenge the standards of the ’90s, this dynamic would have been acknowledged more openly. I’m fully convinced that their “friendship” evolved into something deeper once they reached college.

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I can’t believe people are so set on viewing Jane as straight..? And the reasoning is “she had a boyfriend once and turned down a girl who made a move at her”? Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to headcanon her a lesbian, but if you’re against her being interpreted as gay with the argument above, I will question your media literacy skills. First of all, y’all know comphet is a thing right? A lot of lesbians date men before realizing they’re gay? Jane and Tom’s relationship wasn’t a very passionate or happy one either—Jane never seemed that attracted to him in the first place if you ask me. Secondly, after the girl made a pass at her at art camp, Jane initially rejected her mostly out of surprise and never having considered she herself might not be straight. Afterwards she spiraled a good while questioning her sexuality which, call me crazy but, wasn’t the straightest thing to do in my opinion. And the main reason Jane and the girl didn’t pan out was because Jane learned that the girl was two timing her with a man. Jane’s questioning of her sexuality separate to this incident wasn’t really resolved, leaving a hell lot of room for queer interpretations of the character (which is my way of saying “she a dyke deal with it”)

Disclaimer: It has been a while since I last watched Daria so tell me if I got anything wrong. Also I’m planning to rewatch it soon so I might update my view on this topic.

Anyway after ranting about some random fictional character in a needlessly serious manner I can peacefully go to sleep lol

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theyre so yuri

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Daria rant:

Anyone who thinks Daria is a bad friend is completely overlooking the fact that she was most likely neurodivergent—and a teenage girl trying to navigate the complexities that come with a first real friendship. Daria and Jane’s relationship was rare and layered, built on sarcasm and cynicism but grounded in a deep, mutual understanding that was both precious and unique.

That’s not to say their friendship was perfect. Take the episode See Jane Run, for example—Daria was kind of an ass about Jane exploring her own interests. But in the end, they worked through it while staying true to their individual morals and values. Daria is someone who refuses to comply with the standards others try to push on her. She’s stubborn and unwavering in her beliefs. In See Jane Run, she was sticking to those values while testing boundaries, and when she crossed a line, Jane called her out on her bs. Jane has her own strong values, too.

The conflict didn’t break them; it helped them grow. That episode showed character development for both of them. At the end of the day, Daria was just a teen girl, learning how to be in her first real friendship—flawed, human, and figuring things out. But she was never a bad friend. If anything, she cared about Jane more than anyone else—and more than the show could ever fully express.

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ugh I love her

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Tech theater core/my wardrobe core:

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Maybe a controversial take, but here’s something that really pisses me off about The Handmaid’s Tale fandom:

People seem to keep reducing the entire story to the Nick/June/Luke love triangle and completely ignore the dark, disturbing, and deeply traumatizing layers the show is actually built on. The same thing happened with the movie — the main focus went to the romance, and the real message got lost.

This story is about June. It’s about the handmaids. About the horror they live through, the resistance, the survival. It’s not supposed to be centered around who she ends up with. And yes, love still existing in a world so full of hate is important — but that’s not entirely the point of the story.

I get that not everyone watches just for the love triangle — I’m not saying that. But especially with this new season, it feels like so much of the fandom has shifted its focus to the romance, like that’s the main storyline.

Doesn’t anyone else feel like this?

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A kinda cringey, cathartic, and slightly dramatic Reddit post I wrote a long while ago, but I figured I’d share it here as well. Felt like something fellow Daria lovers would relate to.

There’s something deeply personal and emotional about seeing an animated character, created long before my time, perfectly capture my thoughts, feelings, and actions in such a teenage angst-filled way. It’s almost poetic. As a teenager myself, I think this is why so many fans have stayed loyal to Daria. It’s relatable, it’s funny, and, in my opinion, it’s the best representation of high school and the teenage experience ever shown on TV.

Every day, I feel a little sad that I discovered Daria so late, like I missed out on its prime. But maybe that’s part of what makes it so special—the fandom feels small and close-knit, almost like a little community. Even here on Reddit, fans share thoughts and have real conversations that feel different from bigger fandoms.

What amazes me is the fact that Daria still holds up, even years later. The humor, the way it handles teenage life, and how it explores identity, gender stereotypes, racism, relationships, and conformity all still feel incredibly relevant. Even though it’s an older show, it hits just as hard now as it must have back then.

Honestly, Daria has been one of the only things getting me through high school. It makes me feel seen in a way nothing else has. The way it captures the isolation, the weirdness, and the social hierarchies feels so real. Sometimes, it feels like watching Daria is like having someone who just gets it—who understands how confusing and frustrating this stage of life can be.

I think another reason people keep coming back to it is because so many fans are Darias. Watching the show for the first time felt like looking into a mirror and seeing myself. And while it’s just a cartoon, many of us truly feel like the embodiment of her. We see ourselves in her sarcasm, her wit, and her quiet frustration with the world around her. It’s not just a show—it’s a reflection of what so many of us feel. And that’s why it’s timeless. Daria doesn’t just portray teenage life; it captures all the messy, weird, and real parts of it in a way that’s still relatable decades later.