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We call ourselves the Supernatural Family, and in many positive ways that is so appropriate; just like a family we support, respect and defend each other - there's a lot of love in this Family. Unfortunately, however, family can occasionally exasperate and disappoint you, and in that negative respect, this 'Family' is no different there, too.
I am simply astounded - and not in a good way - at the Sam hate that's been doing the rounds recently. It seems to be a side effect of the goings-on in season 9, and also seems to have been amplified by Jensen's recent podcast, but I'm at a loss to understand why! Jensen referred to Sam as 'a selfish asshole'; and even though the tone of his voice and the reaction of the DJ's made it clear that it was a tongue-in-cheek comment, there has also been a certain level of Dean/Jensen hate stirred up, presumably by him making the comment in the first place.
Jensen must be mortified that he's somehow brought this level of vitriol down on his best friend's head, especially when some of the Sam hate is spilling over into Jared hate. Why do certain portions of our fandom feel the need to do this to the very people they purport to love? I really don't get it.
The fact is that both of the Winchester boys can be selfish in certain scenarios. Sam has always had a sense of superiority and righteousness about him. Dean has always been impetuous, reckless and infuriatingly stubborn. They are both deeply flawed characters and that's why we love them; because they are imperfect, intensely layered characters that we can all relate to and sympathise with.
I may be a Dean girl, but I love both our boys. I may want to smack their heads together and knock some sense into them sometimes, but it doesn't stop me from loving them. And this sort of character hate makes me sad. When it bleeds over into actor hate it makes me angry. That's totally and wholly indefensible, and this fandom should be ashamed that it's going on within our ranks.
I keep telling myself to avoid Tumblr, because that's where most of this hate and unpleasantness seems to be lurking, but I can't - there's just too much pretty to be had over there inamongst all the weirdness; it's like trainwreck TV; you know you shouldn't look ... but you just can't help it!
*sighs*
Right, rant over - time for tea.
See, Dean's displeased. Told you so.
I am simply astounded - and not in a good way - at the Sam hate that's been doing the rounds recently. It seems to be a side effect of the goings-on in season 9, and also seems to have been amplified by Jensen's recent podcast, but I'm at a loss to understand why! Jensen referred to Sam as 'a selfish asshole'; and even though the tone of his voice and the reaction of the DJ's made it clear that it was a tongue-in-cheek comment, there has also been a certain level of Dean/Jensen hate stirred up, presumably by him making the comment in the first place.
Jensen must be mortified that he's somehow brought this level of vitriol down on his best friend's head, especially when some of the Sam hate is spilling over into Jared hate. Why do certain portions of our fandom feel the need to do this to the very people they purport to love? I really don't get it.
The fact is that both of the Winchester boys can be selfish in certain scenarios. Sam has always had a sense of superiority and righteousness about him. Dean has always been impetuous, reckless and infuriatingly stubborn. They are both deeply flawed characters and that's why we love them; because they are imperfect, intensely layered characters that we can all relate to and sympathise with.
I may be a Dean girl, but I love both our boys. I may want to smack their heads together and knock some sense into them sometimes, but it doesn't stop me from loving them. And this sort of character hate makes me sad. When it bleeds over into actor hate it makes me angry. That's totally and wholly indefensible, and this fandom should be ashamed that it's going on within our ranks.
I keep telling myself to avoid Tumblr, because that's where most of this hate and unpleasantness seems to be lurking, but I can't - there's just too much pretty to be had over there inamongst all the weirdness; it's like trainwreck TV; you know you shouldn't look ... but you just can't help it!
*sighs*
Right, rant over - time for tea.
See, Dean's displeased. Told you so.
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But by the looks of it, it's probably for best I'm useless, I don't get the actor hate. If we must have issues with anyone aim it at the writers. Who I think need to be locked in a room with box sets of the first five seasons, and told to watch them repeatedly until they understand exactly who the Winchesters are.
I don't understand some of these 'fans'. I listened to the pod cast and I really enjoyed it. You could tell Jensen was taking the piss when he said that about Sam. But equally you could tell he hates the way the brothers are at the moment. And that is part of the reason I love him, he is really invested in the character of Dean.
Yes I want the bothers back to being brothers, but if and I mean if this leads to a proper resolution to the situation. Then I will forgive the writers for some of the more dickish comments Sam has made, otherwise....Hey Jeremy we really need to talk.
Right rant over, I think that sometimes we need to just step back and let our more crazy cousins froth at the mouth.
Me I'm here for the pretty, the epic man tear of pain, and the fun of being a fan girl,
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And I completely agree with what you said about the podcast, I get the impression that Jensen isn't happy about this whole Sam/Dean split - I wonder if that was part of the discussion they had with the writers a few months ago? Oh to be a fly on the wall in that meeting!!!
I think I'll remain over here in my safe, cosy cocoon of lovelies enjoying the pretty tears, and the fun of being a pervert, sorry, fan-girl ...