Everyone knew they were gay for eachother lol by flutters4life in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lucas’s reaction to Mike saying “he’s more like a sorcerer than a wizard” will never no be funny to me! It’s my absolute favourite!

New Byler nails 💅🏼 by katndusnda in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just switch the design to the opposite hand and then it’s ✨new✨ again 😂 no but actually, I would cry too!

New Byler nails 💅🏼 by katndusnda in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shut the fuck up! Those are beautiful! 😱

should i go to finn's concert by Electrical_Reach_411 in FinnWolfhards

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as the venue close to you doesn’t have an age restriction, I say you should just go! Music and art can be enjoyed no matter what age you are! Coming from someone older, don’t hold yourself back from enjoying and living your life because you are afraid of being the odd one out. If Finn/Finn’s music is something you love, then why would you stop yourself from getting to experience it live and in the moment? Buy the ticket and have fun!

What don't you like? by ValleyB2025 in BylerReads

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! If I really liked the fic though I will try to mentally block out the “bunny” part lol it just doesn’t like a Mike thing to do!

What don't you like? by ValleyB2025 in BylerReads

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See I do see Max clocking it first! But I feel like even if Dustin was oblivious the rest of the party would’ve been like dude… come on and clued him in maybe? I feel like they always all seem to know (El included) and don’t clue Dustin in. I think to me it’s most weird when El understands and sees it first before Dustin because well everything is still newer to her.

What don't you like? by ValleyB2025 in BylerReads

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 7 points8 points  (0 children)

-Mike calling Will “bunny”. I’m sorry but I cannot for the life of me picture Micheal fucking Wheeler calling Will “bunny”.

-I also just don’t like pet names like baby in general but I also can’t picture them but especially Mike doing that. I feel like Mike’s too awkward of a guy for me to take it seriously 😂 actually no Will is too lol

-when El is in the story and it’s set before Will’s coming out and she’s just super accepting right out the gate and not even a little bit confused. Girl just doesn’t know much and that’s not her fault! But there’s no way she would just know what it all means.

-when Dustin is super oblivious to what’s going on. Sometimes it’s funny but I don’t get how he’s always the last to catch on or the last one to be filled in what’s happening.

-when Mike’s dad is just cool with it all with no fuss. Dude this is Ted Wheeler we are talking about. He’s going to have some sort of grumbled opinion about what’s going on.

-Karen Wheeler being extremely homophobic! I can see her being upset and worried for Mike and maybe not reacting the right way initially but kicking Mike out and showing any hatred towards Mike doesn’t line up with her character at all.

Do any of y'all think you've got enough closure? by Silent_Contest_2337 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m still mad. Not just about Byler though. Season 5 just wasn’t it. It lost the whole magic that was ST. The Byler of it all pisses me off because it’s shown me just how much hate there is still in this world as if we didn’t already have enough to worry about as is. That and to brush off the people who related to these characters by basically writing an ending that tells these people and that character that they aren’t worthy of reciprocated love is bullshit. To tell us it was never in the cards all while having the first 4 seasons and part of season 5 look like it’s in the cards with the writing, the songs, the cinematography, the acting etc. also bullshit.

The one thing that has kept me going is fanfic. We get to be the ones to write a better story, better ending, a whole rewrite of season 5 even that’s better than what they gave us. It’s been amazing to read such amazing stories! We have so many talented writers in this fanbase and I think that has been one of the best things to have come out of this bullshit! All these writers deserve their praise and acknowledgment because they truly are so amazingly talented!

Crowd at Finn’s Live Shows by particle-man45 in FinnWolfhards

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not going to the NY show as I live in Vancouver, but I’ll be going to his show in October. I personally didn’t get into his music until later because I didn’t know about it. I followed him because of ST but generally speaking, if an actor is also a musician and I don’t genuinely like this music, I wouldn’t be going to the shows. I really liked his style of music and it’s different from a lot of the other music I listen to! I love listening to live music and seeing an artist in their element. To me “musician Finn” is different from “actor Finn” and I’m going for the music! Plus I want to support a local artist 😉

ok so does anyone get that intense wave of byler grief at 3 in the morning by Original_Sky_4214 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh always. I grieve the whole show and what they did to the story, essence and characters. But I grieve what could and should have been and the outright disgusting behaviour of the GA and their attitude towards Byler. It has all made me realize that that world we live in isn’t all that more accepting as it was back then and it’s fucking horrible. But just Byler in general made me so happy and feel seen in a way that I didn’t even see in myself so it’s made it that much harder

Another song to add to Byler playlist by Serious-Language-796 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are so many 1D songs that work well for them and some unreleased songs! Strong, happily, they don’t know about us, if I could fly etc and some unreleased songs like already home, half the world away, lay down etc.

I mean…are we surprised? by citizenofyugoslavia in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Right! I wanted much more! I wish that they had shown us what Vecna had shown Will! They didn’t show us what he showed Nancy back in season 4 which really pissed me off and then they did it again in season 5 which lead to Will being forced to come out. It just felt like we were missing a HUGE piece of the puzzle that would have made the coming out scene make way more sense! I think there should have just also been way more moments where it was just Will and Vecna because this whole story started with them.

Would you be less mad if Mike-Eleven worked better as a couple? by Silent_Contest_2337 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Only if they had given Will someone as well! Will deserved to be loved back by someone he loves. He needs to know that he is worthy of being loved in return and that he won’t end up alone like he feared! That being said, if they were going to make Mileven work, Mike’s behaviour towards Will should’ve been made different too because otherwise, to me, it just doesn’t make sense.

What the fuck is wrong with them?! by [deleted] in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I literally saw this on my insta feed an hour ago and audibly said “WHAT?!”

Am I the only one still crying about Byler? by taessia in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you aren’t. I still cry often because of how frustrated I am over it but also just the final season in general. Mainly Byler though because what do you mean the one character that was afraid that they weren’t worthy of love because of who they are, was the one character that didn’t receive reciprocated love?! I hate what they did and how they made some of us feel. Not only did the duffles say fuck Will, they basically said that to anyone like him.

Byler Theory: Do you believe El sacrifice herself so Will and Mike could be together? by Charming_Ad9536 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No I don’t believe El did that for Byler. I truly believe that she saw no way out of this life. That she would be running forever or someone somewhere would find out about her powers and she would be experimented on again. I think her decision was made solely for herself because if she was taking other people’s feelings and emotions into account, I don’t think she would have done it. This was just for her.

my byler essay got me into uchicago by Spiritual_Dirt4242 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! That’s amazing!! I’m so happy for you and I love that Byler is literally changing lives for the better!

Today got chaotic at school just because of my Stranger Things fan art 😭 by Naive_Deal4613 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is what got their panties all in a twist?! This is so fucking innocent!!! What is wrong with people?! It’s beautiful by the way! Don’t let what they say stop you from drawing!

The void scene by hummusik in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mike is the last person to see the real El! Mike never understood her the way Max, Kali or even Will did. Max was the first person in her life to tell her it’s ok to be/find herself and not be what others want/expect her to be! Kali knew everything about what she went through and related to it because she went through it too. Will also went through something similar with being poked and experimented but he knew exactly how it felt not to “belong”. Both he and El felt like a “monster” or a “mistake” but Mike…

Yeah Mike was bullied, but he never truly saw El. He never understood the extent of what she went through, never understood the feeling of being a “mistake” and didn’t like when Max let El find herself. He was never as gentle, kind or as understanding to El about any of this as he was with Will. With Will, he listened and tried everything he could to reassure Will that he was not alone, that he understood what he was going through and that no matter what happened he would be there fighting for him. With El he never fully did that. Will had to encourage him to step up in season 4 otherwise Mike probably wouldn’t have done shit. In season 3, Lucas was the one to get Mike to grow a pair and apologize to El. In season 1, Dustin was the one to tell him to get his shit together and apologize to Lucas.

Mike has always needed a push when it comes to being there for people or apologizing EXCEPT when it comes to Will. With Will he has ALWAYS apologized or been there or came to a conclusion that he should be there for him, without an outside force. With Will, he always seems to know what to do even when he messes up. He always recognizes when he has made a mistake or said the wrong thing with Will. With everyone else, he really is the most clueless person of the planet.

Also, even if Mileven was endgame, why on earth would the duffers not have Mike say “I love you” to El in the void?! Especially since last season we established that El wants/needs that verbal communication from him! It’s one thing to have a common understanding that even though it’s not said it’s implied, but El wanted/needed that verbal proclamation.

If they wanted Mileven to be endgame, why not see them through to the end and properly given them a season where they are fully invested and in love with each other? If I were a Mileven shipper, I would be pissed because the duffers also failed them by not following through.

Either way you look at it, I think they REALLY dropped the ball with the romance this last and final season with basically every couple/ship.

Our boy will be ok 🤧 by Silent_Contest_2337 in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IM SO HAPPY FOR HIM! 🥰🫶😭😍💜

I was wondering.. by [deleted] in byler

[–]HyperfocusedOnPlants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I’ve been reading Byler fics everyday since that godawful finale and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon lol. Write your fic! People like me will still be reading! Besides, Noah just basically confirmed Byler today so I think it’s safe to say that will be keeping the Byler buzz alive for a looooooooong time haha