okay let’s talk about karen and graham. oh man karen and graham. i was so worried they were gonna do karen dirty, cut off her strength and her talent, her will to fit only into her own box, and not the one set out by the world. but this show, this story, is all about powerful women who seem to be crushed under the weight of a world run by men, but instead crush the whole world when they need to. i loved the conversation karen and graham have during the photoshoot. karen saying she doesn’t want people to diminish her talent, she doesn’t want people to think she only got into the band because she slept with someone. and graham saying he won’t bring it up again (we know he will eventually but still) because he does understand, and he doesn’t want karen to be reduced to a girlfriend, that was perfect. so well done.
Karen Mifflin aka Karen Scott aka Heather Lynn - 1980s and 1990s Era British Glamour Model who appeared in many adult publications including Mayfair, Oui, Penthouse and Club.
As an avid Smallarry shipper, I’d like to make it clear that I still really like Larry x Karen. Karen is so cute and feminine to me like, I get that a lot of ppl don’t like her (I assume cuz of her design? Compared to Larry’s pretty humanoid stature they do look like a strange couple) but I think they’re relationship is so sweet.
y’all have been real quiet about Hen and Karen and Josh and Michael and David, but as soon as the blonde beefcake comes out, now it’s the canon gay firefighter show??
edit - GUYS I KNOW I’m aware of the importance of bi Buck, I get how big this is, I just wish fans gave the other queer characters the same recognition and love. Henren is just as groundbreaking and meaningful as bi Buck.
My favorite Glimbow moments from the livestream were
Karen immediately jumping to wanting to see Glimmer and Bow's relationship now and a few years down the line as one of her very first answers (me 🤝 Karen: show us future glimbow)
Karen cited Glimmer's apology to Bow as her second favorite/most emotional scene to perform (after Angella's death)
when Karen mentioned having suspicions about Glimbow being endgame but wasn't sure at that final moment if it was going to be canon and should she read it as romantic? ND unleashed the biggest, joyous "YES!!" about them being romantic and then talked about how he loves friends to lovers and the moment that the relationship shifts (🤝). ND, #1 Glimbow shipper, we are all but pale imitations of his greatness.
Also I have video evidence of Karen suspecting Glimbow endgame I need to post at some point but not now bc sleepy.
Overall just so much fun to see the gang hanging out and hear the cast, genuinely just so wonderful to watch!