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There is something about proudly proclaiming a show "tumblrista catnip" that makes me emotional.

Something about how for years tumblrinas were ridiculed by show creators.

Something about Supernatural having a meta episode set at a convention with all the weirdo fans that made the main characters uncomfortable. Something something about Becky and the message that fangirls are gross and obsessive.

Something about Sherlock and the way fans were portrayed as crazy obsessive nutjobs for trying to figure out how he faked his death.

Something about creators mocking fandoms, dismissing them as freaks. Something about queer people not being welcome to engage in their creations because "why do you have to make everything gay?"

Something about the malicious culture of queerbaiting throughout the 2000s/2010s, followed by Bury Your Gays tropes across the media landscape because hell, you should be grateful we even gave you queer characters to begin with - and everyone dies in our show! You ain't special!

Something about Destiel questions being banned from conventions...

And then...

Something instead about Good Omens, and letting the story adapt naturally, embracing the fanbase and leaning into the fanservice.

Something about Our Flag Means Death, and the genuine outpouring of love and affection between cast, crew, and fandom that culminated in an explosion of fanworks that were never once mocked or deemed gross or wrong.

Something about Sandman, and staunchly digging in their heels on the queerness of it all, refusing to give in to the homophobes and instead avidly mocking THEM on social media rather than us.

Something about the writers hearing about fandoms favourite ships and excitedly stating that YES! We DID lean into that because it happened naturally and made sense.

Something about a firefighter coming out as bisexual after 7 seasons...

So yeah, something about a new high quality show made FOR US. By creators that love US. Respect US, and WANT our love.

Something about US FINALLY being a target audience for the best shows being made on TV now.

Tumblrista catnip. Creators saying "we made this for you. You are important. Your voices have been heard."

It just... all got a bit overwhelming for a moment there.

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CUNTY OPENING LETS FUCKING GO FAGGHOSTS!!!!!

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DEAD BOY DETECTIVES (April 25 2024)

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I'm already invested

shes a lesbian hes gay and their 33 year marriage will change your perception of love

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we have to help. even if it's scary, and the odds are bad, and we might die horrifically.

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Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler reunite at the premiere of ‘Boy Kills World’ in New York City. ✨✨✨

Twitter credit to cravemedia_

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If I had a nickel for everytime 3 BuzzFeed boys sat and talked about something serious, as in like to address about a certain situation, I'll have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

Honestly, didn't expect them to apologise this fast. I still love you guys and support you in any way possible ❤️

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Avan Jogia & Halsey in the Energy Angel commercial

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Here’s a longer version of the ad for Halsey’s makeup brand About Face. Starring Halsey, Haley Law, and Avan Jogia. Directed by Avan Jogia. Vía Halsey’s Instagram, 4.20.24.

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Coachella week two. 🌴

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TOM BLYTH as CORIOLANUS SNOW in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' (2023)

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Voodoo magic 🤣 More like this

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#mentally i am here

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iamhalsey: energy angel 4.21 @aboutfacebeauty

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in the wake of this traumatic week, I am no longer following @wearewatcher as the only thread of control I have

#watcher

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THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT (BILLY THE KID VERSION)