So when Iris says “You are my hero” to Barry it’s romantic, but when Lena says this to Kara it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When William brings Kara food and coffee it’s romantic, but when Lena fills Kara’s office with flowers and buys a multi-million company just for her to keep her happy it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When Brainy gives Nia a sh*t tones of food it’s romantic, but when Kara flies around the world just to buy Lena’s favourite food to make her smile it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When Kelly brings Alex food it’s “dumplings are for girlfriends”, but when Lena orders potstickers on her Gala, because she knows Kara likes them, or when they share too many appetizers it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When Andrea remembers sweet moments with her lover with tears in her eyes it’s romantic, but when Kara and Lena remember sweet moments with each other looking at the same foto with tears in the eyes it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When William is worried about Kara and tries to call her it’s romantic, but when Lena builds the kryptonite suit and risks her life to protect Kara it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
When Willam and Kara share 4 or 5 scenes together through one season it’s “slow burn”, but when Kara and Lena spend 4 seasons building a relationship and pinning after each other it’s platonic, because, you know, female friendships are complicated.
You know this will never fail to amuse me. Ahh good old double standards.
