#there's a fine line between Neil Josten jocks (affectionate) and Archie Andrews jocks (derogatory)

[thespineoftherighteous]

honestly thank God that aftg is centered around exy and not some real sport because let me tell you. I would not be able to take this seriously if Neil was risking his life out here for football or volleyball or freaking polo or basketball or even soccer or hockey.

because of the way Neil talks about exy, there's something so fantastical about it as an imaginary sport. like I know what it's like to play basketball and soccer and it's nice but it's hardly put-the-Mafia-on-my-ass-so-i-can-get-one-more-game-in nice. and if that's what he was staying for I'd judge him very much for that, idc if he waxes poetics about the smell of chlorine at the university pool or the feel of fresh turf beneath his cleats. but because I barely understand exy I'm just sat here like well I mean maybe the kid has a point who am I to say

#askdjkda but also? #'Kevin Day the queen of golf' #'the son of badminton' #coach gives his whole speech (which btw is one of my favorite things ever) about #'fight because you don't know how to die quietly'. and then its just the foxes marching out for a chess tournament #that is so awful #it just allows for me to believe that there's something magical asf about this game #like I've seen sports movies and those kids aren't even doing anything life threatening it's just them being very invested in the game that #has me all 'boy sit your ass down it's literally just football' #there's a fine line between Neil Josten jocks (affectionate) and Archie Andrews jocks (derogatory) #and that apparently depends on how fictional their chosen sports are #and like. troy bolton. spencer james. #dont get me wrong troy was one of the first lomls. but he's so dramatic it's sad #not Neil tho #that man is a philosopher #all his decisions are profound.. very meaningful #he can drop a spiel on the highs and lows of collegiate exy any day of the week and id lap that shit up #ill never see it as 'just exy' #neil josten #aftg #all for the game #tfc #the foxhole court #mine aftg