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red_satin_doll) wrote2021-06-21 03:22 pm
red_satin_doll) wrote2021-06-21 03:22 pm
My Corner of Buffyverse Fandom and Welcome To It
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comlodge, (June 2013, not snaggable)*********
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...by any other name. (June 2014)
* Buffy is my Big Damn Hero and my #1 HBIC - because she's flawed and human and real. Because she loves deeply; she falls down but still fights, she grieves and endures, again and again. Because she breaks the rules and finds another way; because of her intelligence, intuition and wit. Because in watching her I identify with my own issues and strengths, and have a renewed appreciation for my mom as well.
* Because in talking about her with other fans, in telling my story through her, in voicing my truth, I discover that I'm not alone in my challenges, faults, and grief; that I don't have to be imprisoned by secrets and shame; and in sharing this, I can bring comfort to others. And because at the end of the day, Buffy gives me hope; and sometimes that's enough to make getting out of bed in the morning worthwhile. And because she is just so freakin' adorable, y'all.
* Because in talking about her with other fans, in telling my story through her, in voicing my truth, I discover that I'm not alone in my challenges, faults, and grief; that I don't have to be imprisoned by secrets and shame; and in sharing this, I can bring comfort to others. And because at the end of the day, Buffy gives me hope; and sometimes that's enough to make getting out of bed in the morning worthwhile. And because she is just so freakin' adorable, y'all.
* I love intelligent discussion of , and appreciation for , the ladies of the verse and their complex interrelationships at the core of the 'verse: mothers, sisters, mentors, students, friends, lovers, enemies, allies. The Buffyverse without it's women would be a cold, barren place: ("that bright optimism that becomes a great, raw wound-red in The Body" - the_royal_anna ). They bear witness to one another, the hurt one another when they don't mean to, they love even when it's difficult and painful to do so.
the_royal_anna ). They bear witness to one another, the hurt one another when they don't mean to, they love even when it's difficult and painful to do so.* And yes, this also includes Kennedy. No vitriol. No joke. (Tara would not approve of the hate. A lot of the complaints I've seen about her are suspicously close to those lobbed at Buffy, btw.) Entitled? Yes. Arrogant? Uh-huh - and also loyal, courageous, stubborn and gentle. She's a "queer woman of color..that is allowed to be the hero."
* The Buffy & Tara friendship/connection is one of the most underappreciated aspects of the 'verse IMO. This WILL be rectified. Idon't ship Buffy/Tara, but if that's what it takes to get fandom talking about them? A fangirl's gotta do what a fangirl's gotta do. (ETA 2014: I have seen the light of the true religion: Buffy/Tara shipping. I ship those girls so freakin' hard. Now say amen, somebody.)
* The Buffy & Tara friendship/connection is one of the most underappreciated aspects of the 'verse IMO. This WILL be rectified. I
*In fact, let's just say "No bashing female characters, period." There's plenty of other places to do that, if that's your thing. The show's failures in terms of the depictions of women, of female sexuality, the lack of mature female characters, the massive fail in terms of race and class? Always up for intelligent, civil discussion and examination.
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* OTOH, I do reserve the right to bitch about call out their shit criticize objectively analyze and take issue with certain whiny, self-absorbed males on the series and their collective patronizing jackassery. Don't get me wrong, I can understand them, sympathize with them, and so forth. Xander trying to be a "better man" than his father? Even when he gets it wrong? I heartily approve. (I'll still call him out on his shit, though.) It's simple math: Grow up, get real or go home. Also I welcome any and every opportunity to make fun of Angel. Particularly when penguins are involved. As well they should be.
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comlodge based on her FFL picspam series for Round 18 of seasonal_spuffy.* I 'ship Buffy&Spike S7 . Love in action is the hardest, most painful and most worthwhile work we can ever do - and IMO it trumps "true love" romantic fantasies every time. (That said, I fully support the right to ship Buffy with anyone you damn well please.) But he is not my central focus here. Nor are any of the men of the 'verse, except in terms of how they serve Buffy's story. It turns out the protagonist of the "Buffyverse" is some gal named Buffy. Weird, huh?
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- I'll be going through the links and watching Arrested Development tonight (that's an average Friday night for me - sigh), so expect comments and the occasional STEVE HOLT! shout out.
- I officially name
- Re: your last bullet point, I think you'll love this vid. I immediately thought of it when I read your B/F = B/S - sex equation, though my favorite version of "Creep" will always be my sister's. I kind of made a promise to rec her whenever possible.
- I have a meta coming I think you'll love. I actually thought of you while writing it. So if I don't post it this week, bug me about it.
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I've seen Brad's version a while back! We exchanged some very nice messages, he was very sweet. I haven't seen the other's though, so thank you, I always LOVE well-done video recs.
Your links are extremely timely b/c I was thinking about the Faith & Spike connection this morning a bit more; trying to decide if I should do a separate meta on that or make it a two-parter when I get to Who Are You in the Buffy & Tara series. (Which is really Tara plus Buffy plus sisterhood and motherhood metaphors etc.) What say you?
Also I'm trying to decide if I want to get my Dawn & Riley musings (with
I may do just to get it out of the way and be done with it.
I officially name comlodge Queen of Winged!Buffy Art. You can be her loyal handmaiden.
Oh yes she's got a willing slave - although I like "handmaiden" better. :) Did you see her banner for "The One with Wings" on my earlier post?
I have a meta coming I think you'll love. I actually thought of you while writing it. So if I don't post it this week, bug me about it.
*squeals* Count on it, sister. I WILL be waiting.
BTW - I hope I didn't come across as harsh in my reply to you on the buffy & tara meta? I apologize if I did.
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I feel kind of bashful that I pimped my sister, but she is AMAZING and I want her version of "Creep" to put on a fanmix.
trying to decide if I should do a separate meta on that or make it a two-parter when I get to Who Are You in the Buffy & Tara series.
Ooh! Do Tara first! Spike and Faith get enough love as it is! They can wait patiently!
And you totally weren't harsh in the comment! I actually just put up a reply where I agree with you - Happy Family OT4 does usually center around Spike and his relationships with the girls in fic. I want some good fic from Tara's perspective now!
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No need to, she's very talented! And that's what family is for, isn't it? I liked the recording of the song at the West end festival a bit better, even though they are outside; I can hear her voice much better. Do they have a recording? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTN-RYibmBo
Ooh! Do Tara first! Spike and Faith get enough love as it is! They can wait patiently!
*nods* Excellent point.
I reread my other comment btw and I don't know why I thought I was harsh-sounding? I think it was because I got a message from someone else that I thought read harshly to my eyes and then I worried after the fact? I'm just - weird that way. but I glanced at your comments and 100% on ALL of it, so I'll answer it detail over there.
I want some good fic from Tara's perspective now!
Yes please. (I also want fic that avoids the tendency to write "Saint Tara". )
Have you read
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I found a Buffy, Spike, Faith video by afterbattle the other day and thought of you: "Your Power is Rooted in Darkness". Have you seen it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8CZc6sKb0A