#and Charlie is also openly gay

[breitzbachbea]

Derry Girls AU where Paddy has pretended to be converted after his longstanding friendship with Aaron and his family is actually hilarious. I mean, with the more laissez-faire approach the show has to things like homophobia, I think it can also work in an AU that Paddy lives on the catholic sides, with the cath kids, known as a Presbyterian and everyone always sideeyes him and other trouble ensues.

But making him a shitty fake-catholic is even fucking better, especially when he has more of Joe's temper than his own.

[peternincompoop]

i NEED to know how many people found out they were trans from watching iasip!!!

also feel free to add in the tags WHO made u realise it!!

[marauderonthepirateship]

soooo as you might've noticed I've watched ep 5 and 6 of hazbin hotel and i'm

SO HYPED ABOUT IT

and I have so much to say so I should do it here, obviously

with spoilers, obviously

I just adore lucifer and his relationship with charlie and the way they are getting closer during the episode and how charlie is literally dad's daughter and their song is absolutely adorable

alastor and lucifer's duo is iconic as hell(haha)

AND of course this little fun fact of alastor also being on someone's leash that's great and I love how there are more and more mysteries coming out

despite the fact that alastor's confrontation with lucifer about charlie's father figure is most likely manipulation from alastor I hope we see more, you know, human qualities of alastor and learn more about him

I mean we've got this man swore so I don't think it's a big deal now

and also we now know these are the ears, clap clap

despite my sympathy for alastor though... PLEASE NOT HUSK damn alastor got him shaking, poor cat man:(

i love how after ep4 huskerdust are doing this little things like sharing popcorn and giving each other soft looks and stuff that's really good for them and I'm glad they're taking this slow

AND EP 6 OMG

let's just say I'm happy to see that neither all demons or all angels are dicks

and YASSS I adore character development and the way hotel's crew become a family for each other

like the way they try to protect each other in ep5 during the attack or them just having nice time together, you know

also I loved this tiny detail that now, in ep6 angel now is able to openly tell about how hard was his day and have a rest not being afraid of looking weak/not always sexy as fuck AND omg these scene in a club where angel stands up against valen(pls die)tino and calls hotel's crew his friends got me emotional. boy made big progress

and as huskerdust fan I can't help but love the way husker helps angel make right delicious and supports him (these bitches gay, good for them)

i'm excited about feb 2 and upcoming episodes

[kodamaghost00]

30 Charlie headcanons

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[Disclaimer!!]

I know Chaggie is canon but for the sakes of this post Charlie will be single. [Im a passionate chaggie shipper pls don’t kill me]

This post will contain: NSFW,Sfw, Fluff, Smut

It's also Genderless for the girls,gays and theys! You're a new resident at the Hotel in this scenario.

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Let’s begin!

Her favorite nicknames for you are “Sunshine” and “Pumpkin”. And everything sweet in general.

She makes you breakfast every morning and gets excited when you do the same.

Loves morning cuddles. She’d stay in bed just enjoying the embrace and warmth of your body.

Would not really understand your interests but enjoys seeing you being happy. So she will engage and learn about your interests and hobbies. “So you’re into that? Sounds interesting, Sunshine!”

She is definitely an early sleeper. She wants to get the most out of a day as possible.

Listens to 2017 white girl music on a daily basis and you guys vibe all the time.

After she got to meet Rosie she always went to her for advice or help in general.

She gets very flustered and ashamed when people as about her sexual life and declines to talk about it openly.

She likes PDA a lot though. Showing off her perfect partner with kisses and hand holding? Fuck yeah!

She definitely confessed her love to you first. She gave you flowers and a love letter wich read “Please be mine and go on a date with me!”. With an adorable doodle next to it.

She’s more of a dog person but loves KeeKee with her whole heart.

She’s is surprisingly dominant in bed. She pins you down aggressively but afterwards asks you if you are okay with it.

She is very flexible so there are many poses you guys could try out.

She enjoys oral a bit more than anything else. Seeing you shutter under her control makes her feel very reassured.

She definitely goes into her demon form when she’s close. Her tail wrapping around her waist trying to keep her composer.

Great at aftercare. She makes sure you feel reassured and comfortable once you’re finished. Cuddles and kisses are a must.

“Are you comfortable pumpkin? Would you like a towel?” And also whispering reassurance to you is important. “You did great by the way… you look so cute!”. A total sweetheart.

She is great with all sorts of people. Even the ones who are really disrespectful to her. So sometimes you keep those people in place.

Won’t curse until she needs to. She isn’t really going hard on the curses when she does curse. A simple “Fuck you” or “Motherfucker” is enough for her.

She absolutely adores kids. She also wants at least two in the future.

Gets shy easily. When you compliment her hair or her big round eyes she gets flustered right away.

In her emo phase she definitely said “ITS NOT A PHASE!” and now she looks back on it and laughs every time.

Hopes she will see Emily again one day. They definitely had a great time together.

If you’re not able to sleep at night she’s singing you to sleep. With your head on her lap and her playing with your hair.

LOVED the Barbie movie and rewatched it twice. And cried at the ending.

She is an hardworking woman so she’s encouraging you to help her out a lot. Trying to make you feel included!

When she gets overwhelmed she locks herself in her room and cries herself to sleep.

“Hey Charlie…? Are you okay…?” You asked knowing she’s feeling down. “Y-yeah! I’m fine pumpkin… don’t worry!!” “You don’t have to pretend my love…”

She sighed as she opened her door. You see her puffed up eyes so you open your arms wide. “Come here…” she hugs you deeply. “Thank you…”

You kiss her forehead as she embraces the hug. “No need to thank me sweetheart.”

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MASTERLIST

Yes I know no one asked for this but I love Charlie so you gotta listen to me rant about her. Give my girly more love and attention! So as always I’d love to get some requests for characters, I’ll try to do all of them but there’s so many! Thanks for reading my dear friends and have a lovely day/night!

- Your Ghost ༼ つ ╹ ╹ ༽つ

[pinkeoni]

I’ve talked about this before, but whenever people talk about heartstopper in regards to byler, and I can’t speak for everyone, but I think it has much less to do with the show itself and more to do with the attitudes surrounding heartstopper and how they view it in relation to other queer media.

I like heartstopper! I think it’s a cute show and I’m gonna watch season 2. But after the first season came out, I remember seeing tweets praising the show for creating a “wholesome” depiction of gay love that didn’t rely on sex and was very sweet, and thus placing it above it’s contemporaries which may be seen as more “gritty” and “depraved.”

And yes, a show about teenagers with very young actors doesn’t have to have sex in it and probably shouldn’t, and I don’t think it’s wierd for tweenage queers to find comfort in a show that isn’t centered around sex, but the problems with claiming that a show like heartstopper is better than other queer media because it is “wholesome” becomes a slippery slope of demonizing queer representation and media that does not fit into the happy and clean box that heartstopper does.

Sometimes when discussing byler, there seems to be a dissonance between how people want byler to be represented and what the show actually is. There seems to be a failure to consider that A) ST and heartstopper take place in different time periods and in different parts of the world and B) ST is a sci-fi/horror genre show while heartstopper is written as a romantic comedy with the romance plot being the central plot.

Which isn’t to say that romance and relationships isn’t still important to the show, but I’ve sometimes seen it expressed that there would be dissapointment if byler didn’t get together right away without much drama and/or didn’t get to have happy established couple moments that they are used to seeing with Nick and Charlie. They don’t seem open to the idea of a smoldering slow-burn with romance and sexuality interlinked with dark supernatural elements because they don’t see that as adequate of a portrayal of queerness as what heartstopper presents.

On top of and relating to that, there also seems to be a general lack of understanding that being gay in the 80s is different than being gay in the 2020s. There’s some overlap in experiences, but there is also seems to be a demand from fans that both Mike and Will be out and proud and express themselves openly and that the entire town know about their relationship in order to find byler satisfactory, which is not only unrealistic but also unsympathetic to the queer experience at that point in time.

Which isn’t to say that heartstopper doesn’t and shouldn’t have a place among contemporary queer media, but instead queer media should be diversified and shouldn’t have to worry about appealing to the exact same audience as heartstopper. There should be queer rep existing across different genres being presented in different ways without any one of them being considered the “correct” way.

So, all in all, I’m glad that heartstopper exists and it has it’s place in queer media. But byler has its own place too without having to be just like it.

[chaifootsteps]

Okay sorry I was talking with my mother

1) I hate sir Pentious’s new character. Sure, he’s fun. But oh my gosh, I miss his old character. The way that’s he’s not at all remorseful and just purely wants destruction  and to rule over the pentagram city. But now he’s too goody goody(I haven’t seen the new episode, pls don’t spoil it), and turned WAYYYY to easily over to Charlie’s anti-Christ ass, and wanting to be redeemed. He should have stayed a spy for longer and I would’ve loved to see his dynamic grow with the Vees(especially Vox) and how he worked for them as a spy. His rape scene wasp so uncomfortable and unnecessary, and speaking of that his and cherris relationship should of never of even been thought about. It’s such an awkward thing, as they’re rivals and Cherri has destroyed things that he’s made and insults him.

2) speaking of Cherri, she offered Angel drugs(which seems like it’s a normal thing for them as she’s so causal about it) when she knew he was there at the hotel that’s for redemption, but also she was so rude to Angel when he was trying to get Nifty out of the cleaning closet??? She’s a much better friend in the pilot and in the addict music video. She’s showing actual friendship and concern for Angel, nothing like she does now.

3) Alastor. Sure, I like his moments, but he’s so painfully edgy it’s not that good. His radio sound effects are good, I miss the old effects that he had in the pilot and his old voice actor, but of course viv is a “it’s my way or the high-way” gal and she dumped all of the previous cast. He’s nearly completely different now, claiming that Charlie is like his daughter(I swear to god he better be manipulative to her in that moment), when in the pilot he openly mocked her and what she was trying to do. He seems way to open about his emotions and wanting r help Charlie, using a TV(???) and playing along when what she wants to do. He also seems to much like an attention whore, which could be a good character trait if he wasn’t the way he is now. Also he’s too touchy touchy with everyone, especially Charlie.

4) Angel dust is not as interesting now as he was to me in the pilot. Now he’s just a porn star who gets raped and abused and is going to be redeemed. I’d love to see his old character traits(from before the pilot and during, such as mafia, insane, violent, ect), rather than just “oh he’s a gay sex spider who sometimes does violence but he’s such a good person now for finding love and refusing drugs!!!! :3”.

5) Husk’s new voice. I see the appeal of his new one, but his old voice actor just hit different. Make that skinny 1970s gambler man sound like he smokes 5 packs a day. Also I can’t stop thinking about the cat from Coraline.

6) almost everything about vaggie. Her design, her actions, and her backstory. It’s cool that she’s a fallen Angel but oh my gosh!! Don’t reveal that in the first season!! Slow burn that shit!! And why did she do quickly realize that he’s murdering ‘innocent souls’?? They’re in hell for a reason, she didn’t have to think that just because it was a kid it was innocent of any crimes it did. They revealed it too soon, it would have been a good twist for season 2.

7) vivziepop seemingly mocks Christianity and I had to look up how Saint Peter looked like, AND SHE WHITE-WASHED HIM SO BAD. HE LOOKS NOTHING LIKE HE SHOULD, AND HES SUCH A COMPLEX PEROSN FROM THE BIBLE AND AND SHORTENED HIS CHARACTER SO BADLY.

Anyways, my TED talk is over. Thank you

Thanks for your TED Talk, Anon. It was an excellent talk.

[darkmasterofcupcakes]

In hazbin hotel, being Gay has no bearings on going to Hell or Heaven (the "vile and blasphemous" line was because Charlie is Lucifer's daughter) , so I don't think Vaggie would feel too weird about being attracted to women, especially once more openly gay, Trans etc people arrive.

For the first century and some of her life? Sure.

But I think she would be accepting of it in the last 80-90 years of her time in heaven, especially since the Sisterhood of the Exorcists is promoting a very violent mindset and killing sinners in secrets, it leave little room for interactions outside of the group, cue experimentations.

Also, considering how Agatha annoyed Lute for not being "proper" regarding the "out of wedlock baby" and single mom status, I think it would fuel her desire to accept Vaggie's gayness.

I can even see Lute appreciate how it can make Vaggie feel more like a part of the group on the more pragmatic side, or at least use it as an argument for people who are bothering her on it and that she won't just ignore or scare into silence.

I never really thought about that, but you do have a point. I think a lot of people assume Lute is homophobic (and maybe she is) because of her line about Charlie and Vaggie's relationship, and well as one of the comments about Angel in her solo during "You Didn't Know" but you could argue that, like you pointed out, her issue with Charlie and Vaggie dating could be more based on Charlie's status as a demon/Lucifer's daughter than them both being women. And the thing with Angel could just be a commentary on him being so willing to have what is implied to be casual sex in general, regardless of the gender of his partners. Obviously those are still not good views to have, but they are possibly alternatives.

I do think that Vaggie would still struggle a bit for a while, though part of it would be her just kind of making the wrong assumptions regarding why her mother was essentially judged behind her back? At least when she was young. Because she heard occasional whispers (and the one time she asked about her grandmother and why she'd never met her, Lute did explain that Agatha didn't like the fact that Lute wasn't married to Vaggie's father) where people would say pretty insulting things about her mother when Lute herself wasn't there to hear, regarding the fact that she wasn't even in an official relationship with, much less married to, Vaggie's father. And young Vaggie initially made the wrong assumption that the issue was more about the fact that her mother wasn't in relationship with a man, period, rather than the truth, which is that the issue was that Lute was an unwed single mother by choice.

But Vaggie did likely figure it out more as she got older and especially after officially joining the Exorcists....at least in part due to the reasons you pointed out. With how secretive the Exorcists are supposed to be, while it's probably not impossible that some of them have partners outside of the group who just are told cover stories for what they do for work and/or what they're doing when they're gone during Extermination Day, a lot of them likely just have relationships among each other to avoid any of that. And in my AU at least, while Charlie was Vaggie's first serious girlfriend, I will say her first kind of trying out a relationship with anyone was likely with another Exorcists, probably one who joined around the same time she did. She likely did still feel weird about it for a while, and didn't fully realize she was a lesbian until a fair bit later.

Lute likely was more accepting of Vaggie's sexuality than some might expect, partially out of spite regarding how hurt she was at how her own parents, especially her mother, who she had been very close to before Vaggie was born, basically cut her out of their lives for her decision to raise Vaggie on her own. So while she obviously couldn't be as accepting as she wanted to tell herself she would be - she does still find the relationship between Vaggie and Charlie shameful, sadly - she is fully accepting of her daughter being gay. Also helps that I might actually headcanon Lute as not actually being straight, but rather gray-ace or demi - she's pretty much only interested in Adam in regards to sex or romance (though the romance part even she's in denial about).

[doriandrifting]

This shit with Kit Connor is bringing me back to the Love, Simon days, and I just gotta rant. Like first off, yeah the movie has some problems that didn’t really exist in the books, but so many people downplay the significance of that movie hitting the theaters. I’ll say, for myself, I was 18 and had just come out to my closest friends as bi a year before. It was genuinely the first romcom happy queer movie I had ever seen. I went home and cried my eyes out. And then I got online, and all I saw was people shitting all over it—calling the author of the book series, Becky Albertalli, a fetishist and saying the movie was “for the straights” because “all the actors were straight”.

Becky Albertalli was forced to come out as bisexual to defend herself. And then, what do you know? Like half the cast came out as queer in some compacity in the next few years following its release. It’s almost like they were literally barely out of their teenage years and were still figuring themselves out, or not ready to open up yet. Hell—Nick Robinson’s brother, who’s not that much younger than him, only came out to Nick as the movie was filming. Also one of the actors even stated that most of the production crew openly identified as queer, and the director was an openly gay man. But apparently that means fuck all, and these young actors should have their personal lives ripped into and either be called queerbaiters or be forced to out themselves.

For all the shit talking people did of Love, Simon to prop themselves up as some saviors to the purity of queer media, all they did was recreate the plot. A bunch of fucking Martins outing Simon. And of course it’s all happening again with the Heartstopper cast. They’re even younger too, which really breaks my heart. Coming out is never easy, but the fact that people are demanding it on a global stage from a bunch of teenagers? A bunch of teenagers on a show that stars Charlie, a kid who was forcibly outed? Talk about consuming media with zero critical thoughts.

And I know that these people never learn their lesson. I can only imagine the reaction from the general audience of Stranger Things next season with Mike and Will. The hate for Will’s character started immediately following the season, and Noah had to navigate all these questions about queerbaiting when the show isn’t even over. And I can only imagine what it’s going to be like for the actors following season five. Which, again, is ridiculous, because they don’t owe anyone an explanation.

Anyway, Simon said it best, “I'm supposed to be the one that decides when and how and who knows, and how I get to say it. That's supposed to be my thing, but you took it away from me.”

[thecarnivorousmuffinmeta]

Had Bella been openly bisexual from the start, how would this change things?

Thoughts on Bella's sexuality.

Well, it'd either change everything or nothing.

Everything

Canon never happens. Bella, being an open bisexual, is contemplating moving to a deep red county to go to an insanely small town where she's already the police chief's runaway bride.

Now she's the flaming gay runaway bride's daughter at a school where there's definitely no LGBQT+ community and the only thing they know about gay people is that Elton John exists somewhere in Britain.

While Bella loves Renee and really really really didn't want to go to Forks in canon but sacrificed her happiness for her mother, this could be the argument to have Bella say "no thank you, hick town" and feel terrible about her mother being miserable but, well, she really hates Forks.

Nothing

Two options to this, one, Bella steps back into the closet. It's 2005, she's in a town she hates, she already thinks these people are going to give her endless shit about Renee and Charlie having gotten divorced ages ago, I can easily see her deciding that no one needs to know because there's not any hot people in Forks anyway so she won't be dating anyone.

Joke's on her when the entire Cullen family is divinely hot, but it works out when she ends up dating one of the really hot ones, Edward, who is also the only single one and is also a man so nobody needs to know.

The other option is that Bella is out and it gets a little weird with the people at Forks as not only is Bella from Phoenix (!!!) but she's also gay (specifically, I imagine especially back then in Forks, I imagine bisexual would throw people for a loop as Mike wonders if this means he has a chance or not because Bella likes the ladies but...s he's also into dudes, right? Right?) Bella's even more contemptuous of her human peers than in canon, but since she didn't like them much in canon anyway, it's not a big change.

As for Edward, he doesn't really care what Bella thinks, and would think this is part of what makes her wonderfully unique compared to the other girls. He also seems like the type who'd be proud to show how progressive he is in accepting Bella's sexuality. So long as she's interested in him, canon proceeds unchanged except Edward might get even weirder about Rosalie as, "No, Bella, she's not hot. She is a vain shrew who is ugly on the inside" and briefly acknowledges the wonderful human future Bella could have without him might not involve marrying a dude (except that he's very much picturing her running off with Jacob and having a thousand babies).

[almacambiondaughterofsaleos]

My Rewrite Adam Totally Would Play Father Figure To Other Characters Besides Vaggie Who Has Daddy Issues

As said before, in my rewrite Adam would be someone who emphasizes being humanity's number one dad since he's the ancestor of all of them. And at first I thought him being a surrogate dad to Charlie since I made Lucifer still being his neglectful, emotionally abusive self from the pilot. I also began to think other characters with dad or parental issues could also be up his avenue. I was thinking maybe Vaggie and Angel Dust. The former because I am keeping her a El Salvadorian sinner who was an orphan or had a rough home life with a missing dad or an abusive one. And Angel Dust man his family life if you go by older concepts would show it's not good.

Seriously, you can have Adam stop by to see how Charlie is progressing and maybe see and interact with the staff and clients. He acts more like the ambassador to heaven rather than that lame exterminator thing he has. And instead of Lute it would be Seth being his assistant since it would make more sense for one of his children to be helping him. I still have him be this loud and bombastic character who is kind of like Robin William's genie character but he also has many nuggets of wisdom and empathy for Charlie and his descendants. Seriously, I would totally make Adam be more like a Robin William's character being played Alex Brightman. Someone on the surface who seems like a clown but when it comes down to it he loves his children and descendants and will do anything to protect and comfort them.

Going back to Angel Dust I like to think Adam once talks to him when he's trying to keep up his flirty defiant act and Adam being a dad type would see right through him. Angel Dust would snap back and saying what is he his dad. Probably Adam would make a witty call back saying ancestor, but then talk him seeing he has daddy issues and maybe even Angel comes cleans how he wished he had his father's love and he never loved him even before he was outed as gay. Probably Adam says something to cheer him up saying something like even when his first son murdered his brother he never stopped loving him. And probably tells him something like he sees so much potential that it's a waste to keep throwing them away because of how society puts him in a box. Probably also says a good father would care and save his son from the abyss instead of wandering into it. Angel then just gives way to a cry where Adam would openly give him a hug. Again this is what I just imagine how his father skills would work even on hardened sinners.

I could see him using the same thing for Vaggie and she eventually opens a little of herself up. And again I like to think his skills as a father would probably help these people as it's kind of like low key therapy for them to better understand them because of their not so great relationships with parents (especially dads).

[they-are-ineffable]

Hmm, Smiling Friends AU where Crowley and Aziraphale are based off Pim and Charlie and are employed by God to make others feel better about themselves and are quietly but also somehow openly gay for each other as they work with Muriel (Glep) and Nina (Alan)

Bitches be pining and having completely opposite views on their new job.

[quietwingsinthesky]

hey bug,

what do you think of

Gayest Supernatural Character, Quarter-Finals

drama and who do you believe is the truest queerest character in supernatural?

i think all spn polls drama is nonsense. it's fun until people start being actual assholes about stuff, and a poll like 'gayest spn characters' does make the worst elements of the fandom get overly aggressive trying to prove their claim to the queerest blorbo. a lot of people here have attached an unhealthy amount of their own identity to their favorite characters (and specifically, to a very narrow perception of said favorite characters) that leads to them lashing out when they feel that character disrespected, as it feels like a slight against them, personally. deeply strange and uncomfortable behavior when we should all just be talking about how crowley kisses men on screen for fun.

anyway, 'truest queerest character of supernatural' is a bit of a mixed bag because there's two options here. which character is the queerest textually, as in, was allowed to be openly queer and express queer love the longest and most often. and which character's subtextual narrative was most reflective of queerness, which is what a lot of people are arguing about the most. because you can't really argue about the first one. like. the only queer character who got to be queer, openly and constantly and for multiple seasons, make out with multiple women on screen, and not be treated like her sexuality is a joke is charlie bradbury. and we can talk about how well or poorly she's written as a character, but in supernatural, she is like a fucking lesbian beacon. and she's still bare fucking minimum in a cast whose other notable queers consist of 1) joke characters we are meant to mock for the fact that they are queer, 2) one-off characters who either die or in the case of later seasons where killing off gay people instantly because slightly less okay, do not get to express a lot of their queerness on screen before being shunted off to never scare the largely cishet audience again, or 3) villains. just like. villains. i know we love this about them, i know we're all gay little freaks here on the lucifer stan blog who enjoy that he's Like That about sam. but the fact that a lot of the villains on supernatural are queer-coded if not just openly queer is. :/ not great, folks.

and now we get to what my answer is for number 2) most subtextually queer. because like. it isn't charlie. charlie's queerness is not a part of her journey in any way. which is, kind of refreshing? but also very evidently the result of the writers not actually knowing how to integrate a lesbian into their story other than like. let her kiss women. charlie is written about as deep as a puddle 90% of the time, and that's the real crime we should talk about with her at the end of the day. getting distracted. anyway. for subtextual queerness. i mean, for me, it's sam. quite obviously, it's sam. sam the othered, sam the defiled, sam the broken and never pure. sam in his struggles trying to connect to a religion and a god who rejects him. sam who is and always will be the devil himself even when he proves that he can overcome him. sam who cannot win, no matter how quiet he makes himself and how much he acquiesces to the demands of the patriarchal family structure he's been slotted into.

hm. sam who knows he's dying, and sam who refuses to take a chance at life if it means burying everything about himself he's tried to construct and rising again as someone new.

i don't think you can honestly argue that sam's story doesn't resonate queerly. and i know this because most of the arguments i've seen against it have been "well, but sam (or sometimes "jared") feels too straight to be queer in any way". to which the only response can be THEY'RE ALL STRAIGHT. ALL OF THEM. THERE ARE NO QUEER MAIN CHARACTERS ON SUPERNATURAL. and yes, i am intentionally including castiel in there, for the people who argue his status as a main character. no. i don't think a love confession -> death pipeline is particularly compelling as a queer narrative, least of all because his potential queerness has always been treated like a joke or a reason to emasculate him, and to actually explore what it means that castiel loves dean winchester would take a much better show than supernatural could ever be. and it still wouldn't be a show that makes people happy, if it was honest, because it'd be a show about the slow and steady decline of one broken man constantly proven right about his paranoia and his abuse and his control issues, and one broken angel who has set him up as a god because he never really learned what free will was, just learned that following dean winchester means he has it.

[witsserviceablesubstitute]

That last post was just me frustrated by tumblr discourse after reading a review for the next season of IASIP. It implied the queerness of the later seasons came out of nowhere, something that got under my skin bad enough to turn me into Charlie on his conspiracy theorist kick.

Putting aside how often the show uses Mac and Dennis to parody the Will They, Won't They dynamic of main love interests in sitcoms, or how clearly "I AM NOT ALLOWED" still rings in my ears, and focusing instead on the canon of Mac being gay. He says, "I love you" to Dennis in season 3. Dennis theorises out loud that Mac is gay and in love with him (and Charlie) in season 4. Mac has a visible crush on a male celebrity in season 5. He is told by Carmen that he is gay and using his past relationship with her to not deal with his confusion in season 6. Etc, etc, etc.

I don't even agree that he's being played as a stereotype when he eventually does come out. I think it perfectly in character for the man who drove himself into a wall to commit to faking his death would commit 110% to being what he believes queerness entails. He'd hold on even tighter to that identity, too, when he's feeling the two most important relationships in his life slip through his fingers. Mac consistently barrels forward blindly once he's decided on something, and he's often wrong to do so (slamming himself into a wall as a result). Hence why it's also in character for him to openly be in love with Dennis as soon as he comes out. He's made the decision to be honest about who he is and what he wants and he commits to that decision. Unfortunately for him Dennis isn't there yet (and that would be the Mac slams himself into a wall moment).

[showtoonzfan]

I hope people don't take this as acephobic but Alastor being ace doesn't even make much sense to me? He was a serial killer in his previous life and most male serial killers were driven by misogyny and sexual sadism (moreso the latter for the gay ones). Like even his interactions with Charlie seem like he's trying to seduce her for his next kill or something. Let's not even get into the optics of making your one ace character be a mass-murdering psycho that represents the worst of cishet misogyny, it's just a weird pairing. Also his backstory kinda ruins the mistake of this random demon that was killing all the big bosses for power, and killing for power isn't exactly the motivation of most serial killers either? If they didn't have the serial killer part him being ace would work better I think, why not give that to Husk that only seems to care about booze or Cherri who's in a seemingly platonic relationship with Angel? Seems she just slapped it onto a random character based on a joke interaction. I really hope people don't take this the wrong way.

Eh, wouldn’t say Alastor was seducing Charlie, more of he was playing it safe and acting like he had no tricks up his sleeve while literally openly mocking her, but as for him being Ace, to me personally while I don’t have an issue with the concept (like as long as the show knows this dude is evil and doesn’t insinuate that ace people are bad, it’s fine in my book cause I’m all here for representation regardless if it’s a bad character or not) but my personal issue was like…it just didn’t feel like it needed to be there. Like…the only reason he’s ace is because he was described to be “obsessed with himself” and that doesn’t automatically mean you need to make a character ace. It felt like it wasn’t something Viv had planned out and only slapped that title on him at the last minute because…..why not more representation points, despite the fact that….let’s not forget the pilot itself never outright said he was ace either, which I find more suspicious.

Also I always immediately disregard the “but serial killers”- argument for Al because let’s be honest, Viv not only doesn’t do research but doesn’t think deep when creating certain characters. The only time I felt his serial killer title didn’t make sense was how he is introduced as this unapologetic evil murderer who does everything for laughs, and then suddenly has this forced moral compass about respecting those lower than him, like seriously wtf was Vivzie thinking when writing that?

Overall however, in my eyes, she wanted an edgy scary demon lord, and him being a serial killer felt more like a quick excuse to find a reason why he’s in hell, basically what I’m saying is…..Al doesn’t have that many layers to him, hence why I don’t think too much about these things, but I DO agree that someone like Husk or Cherri being ace would make more sense or just…be better, mainly Husk since he clearly isn’t looking for love and is dead inside, but we can’t have that cause Uwu Angel needs to flirt with him so—

[tommystummy]

Never heard the term soft out but I actually kinda love it especially in relation to celebrities because people talk abt glass closets and I'm kinda :/ abt that because there do not be no closets sometimes people just be being gay and heteronormativity have people in chains and expecting a press release before they stop being weird and constantly joking about it. It just seems more respectful than going "hehe closets made of glass when are they gonna come out" like baby relax it's not a secret they're queer

Oh “soft out” is just such a good way to describe anyone that is clearly LGBT but doesn’t feel the need to do a big press release coming out, and it describes so many celebs of this generation, like no one doubts that Sebastian Croft and Joe Locke were (and now Bash and Charlie Besso are) in a relationship but there was never hard confirmation either but all of us have eyes, you know?

And obviously there are different levels of soft out that range from Richard Madden very obviously dating Froy Gutierrez but saying nothing about it publicly to Zane Phillips not publicly stating his sexuality but also kissing his boyfriend Froy Gutierrez in public and bringing him up unprompted in interviews, but I think it’s best to just leave the idea of Openly Gay Actors in the era of Hollywood where it was genuinely important to announce yourself that way.

[bookworms-haven]

JOMP BPC: LGBTQIA+ PRIDE

For Pride month, I figured I'd share some of my favourite LGBT+ books!

Starting off easily, we have Heartstopper!

If you're looking for a heartfelt, uplifting story that beautifully explores LGBTQ+ themes, "Heartstopper" by Alice Oseman is a must-read. This graphic novel series follows the blossoming romance between Charlie, a shy, openly gay high school student, and Nick, a popular rugby player who starts to question his own sexuality. The series is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences, capturing the nuances of coming out, self-discovery, and the importance of supportive friendships and family. With its charming illustrations and tender narrative, "Heartstopper" offers a positive and inclusive depiction of young love that resonates deeply with readers of all ages.

Next is Cinderella is dead!

"Cinderella Is Dead" by Kalynn Bayron offers a fresh and empowering twist on the classic fairy tale, set in a world where the story of Cinderella is weaponized to oppress women and girls. At its heart is Sophia, a determined young woman who is in love with her best friend, Erin, and refuses to conform to the rigid societal expectations. This LGBTQ+ inclusive retelling masterfully blends elements of romance, adventure, and social justice, providing a powerful narrative about resistance and self-acceptance. Bayron's novel not only challenges traditional gender roles but also celebrates queer love and the courage to fight for one's truth, making it an inspiring read for anyone seeking a vibrant and affirming story.

For a graphic novel, try The magic fish!

"The Magic Fish" by Trung Le Nguyen is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that seamlessly weaves together fairy tales and real-life struggles, offering a touching exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. The story centers around Tiến, a young Vietnamese-American boy who uses fairy tales to communicate with his non-English speaking mother about his own journey of self-discovery and coming out. This heartfelt narrative highlights the power of stories to bridge cultural and generational gaps, while celebrating the universal themes of love and acceptance. "The Magic Fish" is a poignant and visually stunning work that provides a compassionate and nuanced portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity, making it an essential read for those seeking a moving and inclusive tale.

For fantasy, how about A tale of magic!

"A Tale of Magic" by Chris Colfer is an enchanting prequel to his beloved "Land of Stories" series that weaves a rich tapestry of magic, adventure, and inclusive themes. The story follows Brystal Evergreen, a courageous girl who defies societal norms and discovers her own magical abilities in a world that forbids female magic users. Among the diverse cast of characters, Colfer introduces LGBTQ+ representation through various characters and their journeys, promoting themes of acceptance, self-empowerment, and breaking free from prejudice. With its imaginative world-building and heartfelt storytelling, "A Tale of Magic..." inspires readers to embrace their true selves and champions the beauty of diversity in all its forms.

"But what about sad romance?" I hear you say! How about If tomorrow doesn't come!

"If Tomorrow Doesn't Come" by Jen St. Jude is a profoundly moving novel that centers on LGBTQ+ themes with tenderness and authenticity. The story follows Avery, a young girl grappling with her mental health and the weight of unspoken feelings for her best friend, Cass. Set against the backdrop of an impending apocalypse, the novel beautifully explores Avery's journey of self-acceptance and the courage to embrace her queer identity. St. Jude's writing offers a poignant and hopeful message about the importance of love, connection, and finding strength in vulnerability. "If Tomorrow Doesn't Come" is a touching and inspiring read that celebrates the resilience and beauty of LGBTQ+ identities, making it a must-read for those seeking a deeply emotional and affirming story.

Looking for a graphic novel with trans representation? Take Welcome to St. Hell!

"Welcome to St. Hell" by Lewis Hancox is a powerful and candid graphic memoir that provides a deeply personal and humorous exploration of growing up transgender. Through his engaging illustrations and honest storytelling, Hancox recounts his experiences navigating life in a small town, dealing with the challenges of gender identity, and ultimately finding acceptance and happiness. The memoir captures the struggles and triumphs of transitioning, highlighting the importance of self-discovery, resilience, and the support of loved ones. "Welcome to St. Hell" offers an inspiring and relatable narrative for LGBTQ+ readers, making it a valuable addition to queer literature that encourages empathy and understanding.

And if you want a book without a queer lead: Me, my dad and the end of the rainbow!

"Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow" by Benjamin Dean is a heartwarming and vibrant middle-grade novel that beautifully explores LGBTQ+ themes through the eyes of a young protagonist. The story follows Archie Albright, a young boy who embarks on a colorful adventure with his friends to attend a Pride parade after discovering that his dad is gay. This journey not only strengthens the bond between Archie and his father but also introduces Archie to a diverse and supportive LGBTQ+ community. Dean's storytelling is filled with warmth, humor, and empathy, making the novel a joyous celebration of love, acceptance, and family. "Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow" is an uplifting and affirming read that highlights the importance of understanding and embracing one's true self and loved ones.