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I’m probably just yelling into the void at this point because I don’t actually have many followers, but nonetheless I feel compelled to say something after the announcement for the new Avatar series.

STOP JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS!

I was not always a Korra fan, it took me a long time to appreciate her for the good Avatar she was. When I first watched the series, I could not stand Korra—at all. She aggravated me beyond all reason and as such I didn’t judge her or treat her fairly.

But I am a fairly judgmental person and as such, sometimes I have to force myself to be more reasonable and realistic in my expectations of a person and giving them grace. So I did. And once I did, I really came to love Korra. She made many mistakes, just as Aang did, Roku, Kyoshi, Yangchen, and every Avatar before her. She learned and the world changed because of it, both for the better and the worse. But just as the world changed, so did she, and she grew as a person into a much better person and Avatar. Not only does the series show that, but so do the comics.

Although I used to be one of Korea’s biggest haters, I am now one of her fiercest defenders. I still have a couple of qualms with certain plot points in the series *cough* Aang would’ve been an amazing dad *cough* but none of them link back directly to Korra’s value as a person and/or an Avatar.

This announcement was meant to spark discourse and discussion, mainly to incite curiosity and excitement about the series! That much is obvious and there is no doubt in my mind the writers intended that with the announcement. I’m also certain they knew by how they were framing it that some discussion would link back to Korra and the state of the world at her passing. However, I do not believe the writers intended to start a hailstorm of hatred all directed at Korra, restarting the years old and tired discussion of her value as a person and/or an Avatar. Do I think they could’ve framed it differently to not restart that discussion while still inciting curiosity and excitement? I’m genuinely not certain. That said, it is still the responsibility of fans to use critical thinking skills when discussing and analyzing a series. To dislike a character is understandable, to completely dismiss one as useless and awful because of your own bias is not.

All this in mind, WE DO NOT KNOW THAT KORRA CAUSED THIS GREAT CATACLYSM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. Let us use our critical thinking skills and NOT JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS. Something happened, assumedly towards the end of Korra’s lifetime, though possibly even after her passing. Obviously there would probably have been some lead up during her lifetime to the cataclysm that left the world in the state it is in at the beginning of Seven Havens, but there’s no way to say it happened during or after her lifetime, at least not at this time. Either way though, I must repeat, WE DO NOT KNOW THAT KORRA CAUSED THIS GREAT CATACLYSM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. She is a good Avatar, in spite of the many mistakes she’s made, and I have full confidence that she did a great wonderful, albeit imperfect, job of balancing the world in every way she could. And I believe that that rings true throughout her entire life, even the life we have not seen thus far.

Even with all this, whatever state the world was in at her passing, disrepair because crises insurmountable to her abilities arose, or a tentative peace with problems creeping along the edges, Korra cannot be entirely blamed for whatever happens when she dies. Just as Kuruk’s time in the spirit world left the earthly realm imbalanced for Yangchen to deal with, Roku’s failure to take down Sozin left Aang to take down the Fire Lord and end a hundred-year-long war, and Aang letting Yakone remain unfound for Korra to deal with his son, Korra may have left some issues unresolved, due to her own mistakes and her own inability to resolve every single problem the world throws at her. Wan was the first Avatar, using the powers for good, but even he died unable to leave the world completely at peace, beginning the cycle so each Avatar could do their best to maintain balance.

Korra shouldn’t need such fierce defending because, just as every Avatar before her, she made mistakes, but she also accomplished a lot of good. People are far too quick to unfairly dismiss and hate on her when she did exactly what every good Avatar before her did: use her powers to help guide the world, albeit imperfectly.

We know practically nothing about Seven Havens from the small synopsis blurb, let alone what part Korra may have had in it. Stop jumping to conclusions and stop unfairly hating on Korra, she deserves better.

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The dumb mischaracterization to make a dumb crack ship look better strikes again

Oh sure, killing someone out of anger is EXACTLY what Katara needed. I mean, this is the same empathetic girl who was traumatized that she used bloodbending, but who cares? OC Katara is better

Also ZUKO HIMSELF agreed with Aang in the southern raiders episode ( i know what's the point of this post) because Aang and Sokka knew her well, but who cares? Muh zutara is better

Angry vengeful murderer Katara is the real Katara it seems

Oh look, the canon series

Oh look, the canon series

Some of you should just stop talking about these characters, this is so painful

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You can love a character and still admit when they're wrong! I love Azula but I can acknowledge her flaws (she has none) and can hold her accountable for her wrongdoings (she's never done anything wrong in her life) and call her out for her actions (which are always correct).

You can love a character and still admit when they're wrong !! I love Korra but I can acknowledge her flaws (she has none) and can hold her accountable for her wrongdoings (she’s never done anything wrong in her life) and call her out for her actions (which are always correct).

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Anime Edit Master List

WataMote

Fifteen Minutes by Mike Krol

Your Best American Girl by Mitski (Tomoko Kuroki x Megumi Imae)

Suki Suki Daisuki by Jun Togawa (Tomoko Kuroki x Megumi Imae)

I Will by Mitski (Tomoko Kuroki x Megumi Imae)

Girl Anachronism by The Dresden Dolls

Breaking Down by Florence + the Machine

Disobedient from Steven Universe: The Movie feat. Kate Micucci & Michaela Dietz

I Bet on Losing Dogs by Mitski (Tomoko Kuroki x Megumi Imae)

Washing Machine Heart by Mitski

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I remember when you were pinned to the top of my messages. Now there’s a week old message from you sitting unread in my inbox.

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Reblogging this to maybe get it out to more people.

Save Star Trek Lower Decks

Not my petitions, but ones worth signing and sharing. What I initially thought would ruin Star Trek lore and continuity for me turned out to be one of the funnest, most heartfelt series in the franchise. I was devastated when I heard about it ending, and I really am hoping it can be brought back. Back in the 60's, Star Trek was brought back from the brink of death by a letter campaign. Perhaps, something similar—online petition, social media trends, or another physical letter campaign—can work here.

Live long and prosper. 🖖

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Save Star Trek Lower Decks

Not my petitions, but ones worth signing and sharing. What I initially thought would ruin Star Trek lore and continuity for me turned out to be one of the funnest, most heartfelt series in the franchise. I was devastated when I heard about it ending, and I really am hoping it can be brought back. Back in the 60's, Star Trek was brought back from the brink of death by a letter campaign. Perhaps, something similar—online petition, social media trends, or another physical letter campaign—can work here.

Live long and prosper. 🖖

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Well seeing as this was inspired by an interaction with my friend who is a Zutara shipper and I did not go out and shoot them, I would say that the post was made in jest. At least mostly, but that part is what matters right? 👀

A friend of mine reminded me they are a Zutara shipper and...I made this meme in response. So yeah...

Also, I will be tagging this in the Zutara tag fully knowing I will incur the wrath of the Zutara shippers. I don't care 😬

Peace and love! Except for Zutara shippers. Yeah...

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A friend of mine reminded me they are a Zutara shipper and...I made this meme in response. So yeah...

Also, I will be tagging this in the Zutara tag fully knowing I will incur the wrath of the Zutara shippers. I don't care 😬

Peace and love! Except for Zutara shippers. Yeah...

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Millennial/Gen Z Marriages

From now on, marriage accouncements shouldn’t announce the marriage of “Mr John Doe and Mrs Jane Doe,” they should announce the marriage of “Mr and Mrs [Ship Name]”

For example: Percy and Annabeth “Announcing the marriage of Mr and Mrs Percabeth”

That is all.

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If you haven’t watched Infinity Train: Book 4, go do so. Please, it’s such a beautiful show and personally I’d like more. We already know it’s done well on HBO Max, we just gotta prove that we still want it! So please, do the show and yourself a favor, go watch Book 4.

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Jason: “I’ll have a venti cappuccino with extra foam please.”

Annabeth: “You mean you’ll have an anemoi thuelai cappuccino with extra foam, please.”

Jason: -_-

Barista: -_-

Annabeth: :D

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Fangirl: A Manga

Me: *Starts reading Fangirl right-to-left like a weeb*

Me: “Wait...this doesn’t make sense.”

Me: *Checks left--front--cover*

Me: “Ohmygosh I hate myself...”

Me: *Starts reading Fangirl left-to-right like a Westerner*

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I noticed some wonderful fanart the other day depicting Sokka embracing Aang’s spirit at Aang’s deathbed. It was beautiful art, and very heartfelt, however I can’t keep this simple fact to myself:

Aang died BEFORE Sokka. It’s interesting because in the Legend of Korra, Katara embraces Korra so much and rarely talks about Aang’s death. It’s not that she’s unaffected by it, but she’s come to terms with the world’s need for a new Avatar—Korra. However, Katara mentions Sokka a few times, and is saddened by his death, and the way she talks about it makes it seem like he died before he should have (at least to Katara). But Sokka did in fact die at a relatively ripe age, between 73 and 80, AFTER Aang had passed.

Sokka and Zuko were part of the main force which protected Korra from abduction by the Red Lotus as a child. Obviously, for her to live—at least knowing she is the Avatar—Aang had to be dead already.

Again, it was a wonderful drawing, I just kept thinking about this and could not keep it to myself.

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A She-Ra Film (According to Me)

I am very excited by the prospect of a She-Ra and the Princesses of Power film, and seeing so many theory posts has inspired me with my own plot idea for a She-Ra film, blessed we be that it happens.

Etheria is abuzz as Bright Moon prepares to host Queen Glimmer and Bow’s wedding, which shall surely be the event of the century after so many years spent fighting the Horde.

Aunt Castaspella and King Micah prepare a wonderful magical display, featuring Queen Glimmer of course, Perfuma and her people tend to the gardens and floral arrangements, Frosta crafts ice sculptures filling the entire castle, Mermista and Scorpia travel the seas, spreading the good news, and all feels good in the world. A strong turn-around from the last major event at Bright Moon (the coronation).

Adora is not happy however. She loves Glimmer and Bow and cannot wait for them to be married. Overseeing the entire operation with Glimmer, Bow, and Catra, the castle seems to haunt Adora. Visions and memories come in flashes as one person keeps coming to mind: Queen Angella. Her only daughter, coronated without either of her parents to support her, and marrying without her mother. Glimmer does not seem too bothered, instead smiling at Frosta’s ice sculpture and Perfuma’s hedge of her mom. Still, Adora sees only the reminder that she failed to save Glimmer’s mother, and she must now celebrate this important day without her.

Her friends notice how distracted she’s been, and finally after days of visions and nightmares, Adora comes up with a plan: to free Queen Angella from where she is trapped between dimensions, and finally rid the world of the Horde’s last gaping scar. Although it is not a clear plan, it’s Adora’s plan, and when does she ever think things through?

Adora enlists Entrapta’s help, hoping her experience creating the inter-dimensional portal will enable her to save Queen Angella. Entrapta excitedly agrees to help, bringing Hordak along with her, having created the portal together. Hordak explains the limitations, that as a portal to travel from one dimension to another, he is not sure how they can retrieve someone from between dimensions. However, seeing as the original portal was made with First Ones tech, it would make sense they might have a greater understanding.

The discussion triggers a vision, and Adora sees herself once again as a child--but not on Etheria. She does not know where she is, but as she looks at the two adults cradling her in their arms, she understands that they must be her parents. Overcome with emotions, she breaks down crying, declaring she cannot let Glimmer get married without Angella present. They are going to find the remaining First Ones.

During her outburst, Glimmer, Bow, and Catra had come in and after her declaration, voice their support. Adora cries again, voicing her guilt and shame over what happened to Angella as Glimmer tells her she has already forgiven her. But, if Adora is set on doing this, Glimmer will be with her the entire way. Bow and Catra agree, and the mission is set.

A few days pass, and all the Princesses have gathered to join Adora on her mission, leaving Castaspella and Micah alone to finish the preparations, never fully explaining their true intentions--to rescue Queen Angella--fearing Micah will stop them from risking their lives to save a wife he has already mourned.

Their mission begins and the Princesses start their search by returning to Krytis. Exploring the world with Melog at their side, they try to learn the history of the First Ones in hopes of finding where any who remain might have gone to. Finally, after a long search through the planet’s ruins, they find a clue to the last First Ones’ whereabouts. They set a course.

During the journey, tensions rise between Adora and her friends as her visions and nightmares worsen, now hearing Angella’s voice calling out to her, along with two voices she does not recognize. Refusing their support and comfort, Adora isolates herself, once again hoping to save the day at her own expense.

The team arrives at a planet and, detecting vast catacombs moving throughout the entire planet’s core, go down to search. Choosing to search with Entrapta, Hordak, and Mermista, Adora vents her feelings before trying to run off. Strangely, Hordak stops her and says something profound, having gained a genuine appreciation for friendship and love. Adora’s guilt and shame do not change how her friends feel about her, they only corrupt her perception of herself. Comforted, Adora and the group continue searching before finding a sealed pocket deep in the planet.

Unable to get a message to the two other teams, the group chooses to forge on breaking through the technology sealing off the pocket, finding the lost First Ones.

The First Ones attack, easily overpowering the team, taking them to prison. There, they are reunited with the other two groups who had found the First Ones in different catacombs and were captured. The group finds comfort in each other’s company, before they are interrupted by the Queen and King of the First Ones there to interrogate them.

As they begin questioning, the Queen can’t help but be distracted by Adora. She draws the attention to her, stating she recognizes her. Denying the possibility, Adora has another vision and she sees her mom and dad standing before her, and passes out.

Blinking awake, the Queen and King hold her in their arms, saying, “You’ve come back to us.”

Freed from prison, Adora and the Princesses celebrate with the First Ones as their Princess has returned to them after so many years.

After days of celebration, the Princesses tell the King and Queen their original intentions in finding them: to learn how to save Queen Angella. The First Ones agree to help them, deciding, having learned of the Horde’s dissolution, to come with the Princesses to Etheria.

On their journey, Adora’s friends become increasingly wary of the King and Queen and their motivations. They do not doubt they are Adora’s parents, though they do believe they have not been completely honest with them. They confront Adora who lashes out at them, upset they would doubt her family who she has spent so long not knowing, who she lucked into finding because she was trying to restore Glimmer’s family. The other Princesses become upset, Catra and Glimmer particularly hurt by the implication that they are not Adora’s family.

Entrapta and Hordak have begun working with the First Ones on the technology to bring Queen Angella back, but as they spend more time among them, they too become wary of the First Ones’ intentions. As they learn more and more about their history, their motivations become clear.

Just as they arrive at Etheria, Entrapta and Hordak warn Adora of the First Ones’ plans to harvest Etheria’s magic once more. Upset, Adora confronts the King and Queen hoping to easily resolve the issue only to find everyone’s suspicions were true. Betrayed and hurt, Adora lashes out before being subdued and captured by the King and Queen.

Waking up in the Bright Moon holding cell, Adora finds herself joined by Entrapta and Hordak, who the First Ones intentionally let tell her of their plans to see where her loyalties lied--with the Princesses, or with her “family.” Heartbroken the family she has spent so long wondering about has betrayed her, Adora wallows in self-pity as the Princesses quietly mount a Rebellion against the First Ones who have taken over Bright Moon and plan to conquer the rest of Etheria.

Barely escaping the First Ones, the Princesses landing in the Crimson Waste where they enlist their old friend Huntara to help them rescue Adora, Entrapta, and Hordak, and take back Etheria.

The rescue commences and, after freeing Adora, Entrapta, and Hordak, as the Princesses make their way to the throne room, Adora apologizes for her behavior. Family is about who loves and cares about you, and they do, not the First Ones.

Reaching the throne room, Adora confronts the King and Queen. Although their primary plans involve harnessing Etherian magic, they do want her to be with them, and offer to help rescue Queen Angella if she surrenders and declares her allegiance to them. She promptly rejects their proposal and attacks. A horrible battle ensues which results in the destruction of much of the First Ones technology and their forces.

The First Ones flee Etheria in ruins, saying one day they will return for Adora and Etheria.

The wedding having been pushed off by the First Ones invasion, it is finally time for Bow and Glimmer to be married. Having apologized to her family for how she treated them and forgiven herself for what happened to Queen Angella, Adora is finally at peace and ready to begin the rest of her life with her friends.

Lo and behold, Entrapta managed to steal many of the schematics from the first ones for their technology, and fashion a device to bring back Queen Angella. Telling no one, Entrapta waits until the ceremony is about to begin and uses the machine. Vast Etherian magic swarms around the wedding guests as the sky lights up, and floating down to them is Queen Angella.

Tearful reunion, wedding, happily ever after.

Obviously, this is just an idea, and there are plenty of things which might need to be fixed of changed if this were to be the She Ra movie, however, I think the main ideas are quite strong throughout. More than anything, I want the She-Ra movie to explore the First Ones, Adora’s parents--and subsequently the meaning of family, and reunite Queen Angella with her family. Thanks for reading my long, imperfect idea. More than anything, I’m just so hopeful that there will be more She-Ra in the world and I would love whatever Noelle writes.

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No one:

Nobody:

Not even God:

Me when someone doesn’t include Suki in their “Gaang” post: