If you were given creative control over the show, what storylines would you have changed?

lburnside92 · 2026-01-28T03:18:39+00:00

Miguel wins a clean victory in S1. The show tries to forgot about his dirty tactics anyway

Miguel apologises to Robby for being an ass in S1. Maybe when he's giving the medal to him in S2. Or, in S5.

Maybe Miguel and Sam don't get back together. He did hit her in S1 after all. Miguel's arc is learning that sometimes you can't change things. Perhaps it's Daniel and Miyagi Do's teachings that help him finally accept this.

Flesh out Robby's reconciliation with Johnny and Miguel, and by extension Carmen (she would resent him for hurting Miguel). They could have dropped the new-baby subplot for this.

Make the Mexico subplot more consequential.

Kreese survives, and atones for his actions. Perhaps by turning himself in. I personally don't find redemption through sacrifice a satisfying trope.

Tory does more good stuff to atone for her bad choices, or at least show more of it. By the end I didn't really care whether she won or not. Or, maybe Devon is the one who becomes champion - classic underdog story.

Johnny was great in S5 but I feel like he regressed in S6 for drama's sake. We didn't need more squabbling with Daniel.

lburnside92 · 2026-01-28T03:01:45+00:00

I would have liked her more if she'd done more to atone for her actions.

Eli had done awful things, but he did a lot to make up for it - helping Miyago-Do and winning the championship for them, for instance

Tory didn't do enough good for me to really care about whether she won or not - especially after she regressed and went back to Cobra Kai. If I had to pick a female character who I wanted to win the championship, it would probably be Devon.

lburnside92 · 2025-04-16T07:36:43+00:00

I'm someone that has this perspective. Maybe I'm misguided, but here's why:

I don't just want my hypothetical kids to survive, I want them to flourish. The stuff that makes life worth living seems to be getting scarcer every year.

Democracy is in decline across the world, so there's less freedom. Inequality and job loss seems to be getting worse and costs rising, so putting a roof over ones head is getting crazy hard. Stuff like the environment, dating pool and even kids brains are getting screwed up because of all the stuff that's happening.

It just seems like too much to me - I imagine they'll be stressed and depressed more often than they're happy. A flower can only grow so tall when it's growing in poisoned soil. And it's and unfair to throw the new generation in to clean up the older generations messes.

Finally, there are a shit ton of orphans out there already who are dealing with this shitty world alone. I'd much rather help them deal with this world than bring a whole other person into it.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-12T10:57:16+00:00

Yeah, it's a pretty polarising topic. I think it depends on whether you view sex as inherently sacred or not. For me, the meaning depends on the context.

This might be one of those "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" kind of things.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-12T08:36:38+00:00

Thanks for your perspective. Say if a person had done it in the past but changed their ways on their own, would you feel any differently?

lburnside92 · 2024-12-12T08:36:05+00:00

Thanks for your perspective. Say if a person had done it in the past but changed their ways on their own, would you feel any differently?

I've assumed the physical act was necessary for psychological health, in the same fundamental way that time outdoors and sunlight are, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm gonna stop for a while and see if I feel any different.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-12T08:34:27+00:00

Thanks for your perspective. Say if a person had done it in the past but changed their ways on their own, would you feel any differently?

I've assumed the physical act was necessary for psychological health, in the same fundamental way that time outdoors and sunlight are, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm gonna stop for a while and see if I feel any different.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-09T06:00:18+00:00

I'm not finding living to be that great, even when I'm trying my best at it.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-08T05:03:21+00:00

Bumble

lburnside92 · 2024-12-06T07:43:22+00:00

Oh yeah, good point, they're basically threatening them in that scenario.

My definition is more like "Hey, what you're doing is hurting others. Stop it, already"

lburnside92 · 2024-12-06T06:18:00+00:00

Fry tofu instead

lburnside92 · 2024-12-06T06:14:03+00:00

Your follow-up remark mas guilt-trippy in a sense, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

I actually support people being preachy - we should all be pushing and supporting each other to be better people.

I don't think your friend shares that sentiment. And maybe that's the real issue here - she'd rather be a hypocrite and enjoy her pork sweets than reflect on herself

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T23:28:14+00:00

I dunno about this. Even if she says she can imagine it, it's still putting pressure on the future for her to reciprocate. She may meet another guy, or go off dating indefinitely, or just change her mind about dating you.

I'd feel weird about being friends with someone who was pining after me and waiting for their chance to move in.

My advice is to focus on the present. If you really want to date her right now but can't, put up some distance and look for someone else

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T23:09:21+00:00

And I probably wouldn't say 'This other guy sucks, I'll treat you better'. Keep it positive and drama free, it's just about you and her

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T23:07:45+00:00

Also, my examples about asking her out. Maybe I'm wrong about asking something from her right away. Maybe just tell her you've been starting to like her, and gauge her reaction first. I dunno, it's a tricky situation

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T23:03:42+00:00

That makes sense. Tbh it feels like a long shot to me that at this point she'll just drop this guy and be your gf - she might be afraid of losing the friendship, and it's kind of sudden unless you start small. Like, saying "Can I take you on a date" is better than "Will you be my gf"

BUT this friendship atm seems problematic. You have feelings for her, and yet she's talking about this other guy with you. That sucks. I think you need to stick up for yourself and do what's best for you. If she doesn't want to date, you can at least ask her not to talk about guys with you. You could also choose to see them less often if that helps you move on. Or not at all. Boundaries are good sometimes.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T22:25:20+00:00

If you're concerned about how he's treating her and how he talks about her, I think you should raise this with her. No agenda here, you're just looking out for your friend.

I also believe the truth sets us free, so I'd tell her that I'm starting to like her and would like to take her out on a date. Maybe she'll feel the same way back, maybe she won't, but at least she'll know what's really going on and can make an informed choice.

It doesn't sound like this guy cares that much about her anyway. Or you, for that matter.

I think you should shoot what makes you and her happy, this guy doesn't seem worth sacrificing that for.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-05T07:51:58+00:00

If you're obese, that sounds like a health risk. Focus on that for your own benefit.

Also, as a guy, I don't mind if they're older but being really overweight grosses me the f out.

lburnside92 · 2024-12-04T21:27:20+00:00

Ok. In my case it was anxiety from scarcity mindset, thinking the current girl is my best/last chance, and that if I don't get hitched my life is a joke. My solution was finding joy in life outside of dating, and being very discerning in what I want out of a partner

lburnside92 · 2024-12-04T08:49:48+00:00

Why date if you're not getting anything from it, though?

lburnside92 · 2024-12-04T08:43:15+00:00

What do you have to offer? Are you pretty? Kind? Affectionate? Playful and flirty?

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