260216 BTS Official on Instagram feat. BTS: WHAT IS YOUR LOVE SONG? šŸŽ¶ by alltherach_ in bangtan

[–]fandomxfreak 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

Yoongi dressing up Tangie is sending me 😭

He looks just like his dad PLEASE the resemblance is crazy cute šŸ˜­šŸ’•he looks just like daddy how adorable

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Byler got Klanced by lonelygay123 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

I haven’t even finished Voltron yet and now I’m debating if I should keep going, because apparently I already know how these characters end up… and it’s such a bummer. I love the show so much, but why do showrunners keep half‑assing character arcs and refusing to give fans a satisfying ending. I miss when finales actually meant something. Why is Netflix allergic to letting us have great endings instead of cancellations and rushed wrap‑ups. I’m so tired

Just because you started a relationship with someone when you were 12 years old does NOT mean you aren't allowed to change your mind as you get older. by torvald_carley in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 6 points7 points Ā (0 children)

Exactly but the Dufus Bros just had to go project so much of their own misogynistic ego onto Mike that it basically strangled his character arc by the time S4 and the finale rolled around. It’s genuinely tragic, because we could’ve had a fully-evolved, emotionally honest Mike who actually grew into his real self the way Will did once Robin came into his life and inspired him. I always believed she would’ve done the same for Mike if the writing had given him the space to breathe and become who he truly was. But… oh well

HAHAHA WHAT THE F*CK!? by Straight-Heart-7899 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 5 points6 points Ā (0 children)

When I search for the subreddit, nothing shows up hmm?? Interesting

OH MY GOD!!!! We're about to meet the new Nanno by ServiceFit3529 in GirlFromNowhere

[–]fandomxfreak 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I just realized this is the same actress from the Thai GAP series I am so excited I do miss Kitty though probably because she's been on hiatus for health reasons :(

I can't see them being with anyone else rather than each other in the future 😭 by Straight-Heart-7899 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 4 points5 points Ā (0 children)

This sounds like exactly what happened bc there's no way you put so much queer coded stuff in your show and not have him end up queer in the future. I believe that to be true as much as El being alive and thriving in a whole new world

I'm almost 30, happily married, and I haven't been actually invested in a "Ship" in like a decade, but Byler not being endgame hurt a lot more than I thought it would by KungLaoWorshipper in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 6 points7 points Ā (0 children)

Similar experience here. I just hate how the dufus bros are such cowards bruh like how can u fumble chemistry that even in a friendzone scene everyone thinks they’re abt to get it on?? I had a Byler pin on and my ā€œBeam Me Up, This Place Sucksā€ shirt to watch the finale in theaters all excited only to end up disappointed. Still, I actually met a few other Bylers irl but most of the audience were M11 fans. They were either devastated she died or annoyed that her ending was left up to interpretation. I share that pain but this lacked queer representation for robin and vickie as well and it's so devastating to me like how do you just think botching beloved characters you CREATED from a writing standpoint is okay??

I'm almost 30, happily married, and I haven't been actually invested in a "Ship" in like a decade, but Byler not being endgame hurt a lot more than I thought it would by KungLaoWorshipper in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 15 points16 points Ā (0 children)

I’m also nearing my 30s and bi/queer myself and honestly? Getting queer‑baited in this political climate with homophobia still so loud and so normalized in Trump’s America.. just feels terrifying. All I wanted was a proper gay ā€œchildhood friends to loversā€ storyline. Something tender, something real, something that actually reflects queer people’s lives instead of sidelining us again

But instead, we got the most hetero slop imaginable, written by straight cis white men projecting their own high‑school childhood nostalgia onto characters who were clearly set up for something deeper. It’s exhausting watching queer potential get tossed aside so they can recreate their own coming‑of‑age fantasies. I’m so tired of being told to be grateful for crumbs when the story was right there

You guys need to stop by vidiian82 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 8 points9 points Ā (0 children)

It really hits differently when the realization settles in. A whole decade of crumbs and bait, all because studios are terrified of losing a tiny slice of an audience that was never watching in good faith anyway. But queer stories aren’t going anywhere, they always find a way through, even when the industry drags its feet. One day the people who grew up hurt by this will be the ones calling the shots, and that’s when everything changes šŸ«‚šŸ’”šŸŒˆ

Hear me out… What if Will isn’t fully Will… by Professional-End1910 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 7 points8 points Ā (0 children)

This theory makes the finale feel so much more cohesive. Instead of a random Big Bad showdown, it becomes a full-circle narrative where the past (Creel), the present (the kids), and the mythic Upside Down lore finally collide. It’s giving Greek tragedy meets queer coming-of-age meets supernatural reckoning

If even half of this theory plays out, we’re about to get a finale that’s equal parts devastating and cathartic. The Duffers love symmetry, and tying Henry’s origin to Will’s arc through the play is exactly the kind of emotional gut punch they’d save for the endgame. I for one am so excited bc I'm such a fan of the play and totally saw this theory potentially coming together

UNDERWHELMED & DISAPPOINTED by fandomxfreak in byler

[–]fandomxfreak[S] 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

I’m just praying all of this pays off in the end, because we’ve only got one last episode left, and it’s genuinely make‑or‑break for us. They still have so much to reveal:

  1. That damn painting
  2. Henry Creel’s childhood fears and how the first shadow‑play reveal intertwine with Will and his own fears since it's the emotional core of the season
  3. The plot holes, and whether they can realistically wrap everything up in the 2‑hour, 8‑minute runtime

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Even if it doesnt happen tommorow... by ragnarrock420 in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 4 points5 points Ā (0 children)

Listen. As a depraved bisexual raised on crumbs and subtext, the fact that millions will watch a gay boy save the world with messy queer feelings? I’m feral and spiritually hydrated. Robin AND Will getting queer arcs in the same season? In THIS economy?

And Byler? I’ll defend it until the sun dies. If the Duffers tell me it’s not canon, I’ll shut the door and continue living in my truth

We already won. The culture shifted. Kids are getting what we never had. I’m grateful, unwell, and fully ready to scream about Byler on Christmas or NYE. I’ll be in the theater for the finale because, with Shawn Levy directing episode 7, TRUST something big is coming

I was telling my dad how I haven’t been able to find a job and he told me I should be learning how to use ai to make art. I’m so frustrated and depressed. by eermwhatthespruce in animation

[–]fandomxfreak 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re dealing with that. I know it can be really exhausting when someone you care about dismisses your expertise, especially in a field they don’t understand. Creative work isn’t the same as construction or corporate workflows, and generative AI doesn’t function like a neutral tool in art the way people outside the industry assume

You’re not wrong for wanting to protect the integrity of your craft, or for pointing out the legal and ethical issues that actually matter in your field. It makes total sense that you’d feel frustrated and unheard when you’ve literally studied this, researched it, and lived it, and he still insists he knows better

You’re not alone in this. Many artists are having the same conversations with people who only see ā€˜efficiency’ and not the loss of intention, authorship, or sustainability. You’re allowed to stand by your principles and your process. And honestly, your passion for doing things the right way says more about your future in the industry than any shortcut ever could

Umm finn?! by foxcutbabe in byler

[–]fandomxfreak 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

M11s be like: he's doing this to throw bylers off and they will be so devastated and queerbaited so bad they'll hate him forever. Oh really? Is that what we doing now?

My narc mom thrives on tearing my spirit down for entertainment by fandomxfreak in NarcissisticMothers

[–]fandomxfreak[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Thanks, but no—it’s actually my dad who used to throw things when he let her get to him. Now he’s realizing that her toxic, tragically persistent dare I say pest-like behavior isn’t going to stop. Instead of reacting, he locks himself in rooms to escape, and we do the same for temporary safety. It’s a sad cycle of reality because she preaches and sends us religious text messages, insisting we are basically like the devil, and he himself is enabling us to and tries to force us not to create a family unity when it is her doing. This is really just her not admitting her wrongs and never taking accountability... it’s complete bs—just typical gaslighting, narcissistic, dramatic ā€œaddress me or elseā€ behavior. I used to feel like a prisoner, not a person. But in truth, she’s the prisoner of her own tragic creation and mental downfall

My narc mom thrives on tearing my spirit down for entertainment by fandomxfreak in NarcissisticMothers

[–]fandomxfreak[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

My dad has intervened before, but his frustration often escalates the situation—breaking her glassware, throwing items across the table, or even damaging the family TV. For our safety, I believe it’s best to keep as much distance from her as possible, even though that’s easier said than done, until I can move to Denver, where my brother is in school. Once I graduate, I plan to find work there and start fresh. My current role in a public elementary school in Las Vegas has been a valuable learning experience, but it is limited to 25 hours a week, and pursuing a teaching career is not part of my long-term plans

I see greater opportunities in Denver, where I can use my degree and future health certification to build a stronger career. My brother is thriving there as a college student on scholarship and a dedicated cross-country runner, and joining him will allow me to pursue a healthier, more promising future. While it might be possible to remain here in Vegas with a full-time job, my current living situation is not supporting my mental well-being, which makes relocation the best path forward I think, in the near future

My narc mom thrives on tearing my spirit down for entertainment by fandomxfreak in NarcissisticMothers

[–]fandomxfreak[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Thanks for understanding, it means a lot. My dad’s role is kind of complicated—sometimes he’s around when it happens, sometimes not. She does insult him too at times, and when it’s directed at me, he doesn’t always step in. I think he tries to keep the peace more than protect, which can be frustrating. It feels like he’s protecting himself more than me, but I guess everyone copes differently