in regards to the constant dismissal of his aroace identity, i hate it when alastor 'fans' say and use the excuse: "he's fictional, he won't get offended."
like, you're right, but it can and will offend us.
when you see yourself being represented on screen, of course you'd feel enthusiastic about it — representation allows individuals to see themselves reflected in the media they consume, validating their identities and experiences. but when so many people take that representation and decide to disregard and discard it, it is so fucking frustrating. we finally have another character to be part of the tiny amount of representation we have, but then people don't even care about how much it means to us? like yeah, alastor won't get offended because he's not real, but it frustrates and annoys us. do you realize that it's also technically invalidating the aroace community? that you're invalidating our feelings? imagine feeling like you're finally being seen because your orientation is finally being represented in media, and people just decide to blatantly ignore, discard, and invalidate it.
media has such a powerful influence on real life, representation being a prevalent factor of it. there are numerous posts that dictate how people went to watch a movie/show or read a book just because a character depicts their identity in it — obviously, being represented is an incredibly uplifting and validating experience.
which is why seeing an aroace character in a popular show is so meaningful to us because we live in a world where romance and sex are literally everywhere and prioritized above all else. (and it's pretty obvious that alastor's on the repulsed end of the spectrum, but even if he wasn't, at least make an effort to acknowledge his sexuality instead of continuing to portray him as allo; aroace folks can be in relationships but it's not going to be the same thing with allos' experiences.)
any and every representation matters, but why does that seem to stop at people under the aroace spectrum? like y'all can't even let us appreciate the scraps of representation we have. we barely have any, so are we really that dramatic for being upset at how people easily disregard and dismiss our identities that are being depicted on screen just like that? is it truly wrong of us to want to defend and maintain the little representation we have?
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Obsessed with romantic killer going from romcom to psychological thriller with zero warning
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Luigi: If you two, can manage not to KILL each other while I’m gone
Mario: Oh please
Bowser: We’re not children
Luigi: *gives them a doubtful look and leaves*
Bowser: Eat shit and die
Mario: Yes fuck you
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waaaay overdue bartocav for farky on twt!
plus some bonus doodles sdfsdjgh
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hey guys, can i say something? didn't he do this sermon eight years ago? tell me about it i can do this one in my sleep. stinkin dead end job. hello sweetheart. hi honey. i am so sick of your complaining why dont you quit your job and quit being such a cry baby. oh thanks for the sympathy you have never been on my side! why would i be on thr side of a self destructive alcoholic? have a good day at work dear. have a good day yourself. well that was a mortifying sermon today. oh cmon can't we have just one good night? oh please when do you ever remember? look just get over it! how can i get over it?? you are disgusting i want a divorce. fine! claaayyy im setting your couch alarm so you're not late again for work tomorrow! fiiiiiinneee!! how do i look? like you always do. and how was your day dear? pretty good day! and you look beautiful honey! why thank you! now are you going to the reception ? okay! isn't drinking a sin? jesus drank. it helps us to be better people. you have really helped me get out of my shell. helped! i helped you. do you.. want to dance? marriage not for me! you could marry me. well that is alot of help, its just that we've only known- wait! oh.. you're so cold. thats nice. you need me around. to help. help?.. bloberta yes clay you help help hold my head up so it doesn't fall and hurt. is that a proposal? its definitely what i propose. well, why not? oh he doesn't change orel thats just his true nature coming out - I AM DROWNING
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