Queer and Pleasant Danger

[sweetonjensen]

When I did Jensen’s meet and greet in Vancouver, there was a gentleman in the our group who asked a question as to what Jensen does in his spare time. It was pretty funny, because…he doesn’t get a lot of spare time! So after we all had a good laugh with him, Jensen talked about how he loves photography and how he has a great camera but has got into the habit of using his iPhone. He told us he’d got a great shot of the Impala the other day. Of course we all wanted to see it. So he got down off his seat to show us how he got the photo. He got down on the floor, because it was a shot of the grill. So there’s Jensen, basically lying on the floor, excitedly showing us all how it was for him to get this photo of the Impala. Then he hopped up and came around with his phone and showed each of us the photo…making sure everyone got to see it. He was pretty proud of that photo! He was kind of beaming.

[ghost-pokemon]

People in the Destiel/Jensen Ackles/NJCon tags who are currently freaking the fuck out, you guys have to realize a few things.

- There’s a good reason why Jensen chose to ban questions related to Destiel and that reason is because every single con he attends, it’s guaranteed to be asked at least...

[cipragrrl-blog]

Jensen + co are trying to be respectful of Destiel fans by NOT saying what they know - which is that Dean and Castiel will never have a sexual/romantic relationship on the show. 

[lunarbox-deactivated20141228]

alegator replied to your post: working on my new book for the tumblr crowd called…

what exactly is queerbaiting?

queerbaiting is a Bad Thing that a surprising amount of modern media does, and it boils down to the show writers taking two heterosexual white dudes (99% of the...

[cipragrrl-blog]

Isn't the point, that, even if you accept that this is a thing the writers are doing, they are not queer baiting, they are shipper-baiting?

I'm a lesbian and yes i want more queer representation on TV. But I also like seeing intense non-sexual relationships,  and male characters that explore aspects of heteromasculinity in a different way. 

But as a queer woman I dont watch a show on the chance that a bromance will develop balls and blossom into gay love. I don't feel baited at all. However I do object to shippers using unsubstantiated cries of homophobia (which i experience so I know what it really is) to justify why their ship should be canon.

[dreamingstarkly]

Supernatural & Queerbaiting

Am I the only one that really wants a sincere fan to ask Misha/Jensen/Jared/etc. if they are aware of the problems created and presented by queerbaiting? 

As someone who loves the ship Destiel and as someone in the queer community, I dunno. Maybe this is wank, and maybe there’s been more than enough wank this week regarding supernatural but…

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[cipragrrl-blog]

Why dont you start by asking the fandom about its erasure of queerness? Slash does not write characters who are queer - they never exist with any reference to real queer experience or life. Their sexuality is always unproblematic as soon as they find their  soul mate. They never reference the things real queer people do or like. They just write straight people who happen to have sex with people of the same gender. And its always about monogamy and heteronormativity.

At least Supernatural can write a lesbian character who referenced music etc that's popular amongst dykes and who hooked up at a reproductive rights rally!

I think we need to look at ourselves before we criticize those who have simply failed for making a fannish ship canon.

[bellisle-destiel]

My love for you - always forever

[cipragrrl-blog]

No, this is an abusive relationship. This is a man who (for the second time) beats his partner. And this time he'll say it wasn't his fault, he couldn't control himself. And he'll be tender for a moment.

But he will hurt Dean again. And Dean believes this is all he deserves from love.

[meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerlin]

[thewonderyearstrong-deactivated]

oh my god

[ughhannibal]

so accurate it hurts

[koi-ms]

puny facebook

[averagegamerjoe]

I would like to begin by stating that I am in no way bashing or defaming anyone regarding this event, but I would like to share my views with the masses.

Well, I have been following this thread since it started a few days ago. From the very beginning there was something fishy with CWNBTS, at...

[cipragrrl-blog]

The initial information about the event came via GISWHES and @MissJeanLouis which was a pretty sound endorsement of its legitimacy.

[eroscestlavie]

destiel thesis/dean's sexuality

warning: I wrote this all in one sitting, and I wrote it to someone, so there might be mistakes and whatnot.

it is a work of opinion, of me rambling. my intention is not to offend anyone, but to discuss a pairing which I enjoy. 

I do think it’s a good vocalization of why I ship Dean and Cas, and what I think of them in terms of strictly canon material. 

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[cipragrrl-blog]

In relation to your "It would never happen on the CW" point - recently the CW rated highest of all networks for its inclusion and portrayal of queer and trans characters on it shows by GLAAD. So if the writers wanted to include a same-sex relationship on the show, they could.

[thrustmepaul-deactivated2012080]

When me and my friend got there, it was 11 am. We stood across the street from where they were filming so we didn’t bother anyone. Jared was already there and to be honest, we didn’t quite acknowledge him because he wasn’t as hot as Jensen. Jared kept on staring at me and my friend and we felt...

[cipragrrl-blog]

I think Jensen ignored you becasue you weren't hot enough... TAKE THAT!

[supernaturalwiki]

Supernatural Wiki's Supernatural Top Ten for 2011

It’s hard to sum up our Show and fandom for the year, which as usual has been full of creativity and crack , but I’ve tried to pick out some of my highlights. From online antics to the Show, from Conventions to charity causes and from fanfic to webseries!

1. Only in Supernatural

In true Supernatural style, 2011 started with a brotherly hug and ended with a death. The year saw the show go from the dark, taut, noir of season 6, to the high emotion, grindhouse thrill ride of Season 7.

Supernatural continued pushing the boundaries not only of the genre but of TV. It’s a horror show full of gore but with complex characterisation and relationship dynamics rare even in acclaimed TV dramas. It has trashed the fourth wall until no one can remember where it was, and continues to provide a meta commentary on TV, pop culture and fandom.

Rather than recap my favourite episodes or most loved goriest scenes, I thought I’d list some of the things that we love at the Super Wiki – the obscure and trivial, the details included in the show that the dedicated fan adores:

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[dirtsaliva]

I volunteered at the Salvation Army center around here a couple years ago, helping families pick out toys. It was really fun and I thought I was doing a good thing until two men came in. They were in poor shape, they wore a lot of layers and their jackets and pants had dirt and dust on them. I think they had been sleeping outside. They were coming in to get food from the kitchen, and one of the staff members took them to another room that wasn’t the kitchen. After a while, they were both escorted out of the building. I learned later that day they were kicked out because the staff speculated they were a gay couple and didn’t want to cater to those kind of people.

I can’t even look at the bellringers without being ashamed of them. They help a lot of people, but I don’t want to contribute to a group that still considers homosexuality to be condemnatory.  

[incom-corporation]

Red Cross, guys.

[-frabjousday]

Obviously discrimination like that SUCKS SHIT but I want to make two points:

1. While the homophobia is still present in the Australian branch I believe (from anecdotal evidence) there’s a lot less stuff like this happening here. All the stories of hard discrimination I’ve heard have originated from the USA (as opposed to soft discrimination like “I think being queer is wrong but I’ll still help out LGBT folks” which seems to happen here).

2. No one else is actually providing the services the Salvos do, or to the extent they do it, at least not in Australia, even more specifically Victoria. Ideally these services should be provided by a secular organisation (or god forbid, the government) but it’s not. My experience with the Salvos is through the criminal justice system which is already trying to put bandaid solutions to incredibly complex problems in society (socioeconomic status, mental health, the treatment of indigenous communities, take your pick). We’re sandbagging against a flood as it where.

The Salvos are extra sandbags and bandaids we need. Yes, in an ideal world we wouldn’t need to work with bigots, but in the meantime we have to do something about being knee deep in this stuff. We need as many hands as we can.

I’m not saying that you should or shouldn’t give money to the Salvos - that’s a choice that’s entirely up to you. I’m just trying to add some more depth to this conversation.

[cipragrrl-blog]

As a lesbian I can tell you that when you're the target of homophobia you don't really care whether it's "hard"or "soft" discrimination. It's all discrimination. Simple solution is to support charities that don't hate people.

[itsfuuh]

[sup3rnatural]

I choose this photoset because I really love the Jensen soul-singer [or jazz, I don’t know anymore XD]

Okay guys, this is a farewell post. If you seeing this I’m probably dead right now. I just want to say thank you for the kindness during this whole year. I have been fighting against a inoperable brain tumor through the last 3 years and exactly 3 days ago the pain became excruciating and I went to the hospital, where the doctors said that they could make me comfortable during a few days. I’ve been living more than they expected, so they said I could die anytime. 

I never said that before because I didn’t want you clogging my askbox saying things I didn’t want to read, like “you’ll be fine”, “you’re stronger than this” and stuff. 

Fabio came to my home during the holidays, because he is my best friend forever and I truly love him. During all this time he made my life much better. That’s why I asked him to keep this blog active, reblogging Supernatural stuff. You all are probably thinking: “that’s why he was here before”, and yeah, it’s true. Fabio didn’t want to do it, but I tried so hard to convince him and then he gave up. So guys, be nice with him. (:

I have to say thank you to Erica, who started to talk to me a few months ago, always so kind and cute. Thank you for everything, sweetie. The same to Julia, who is so nice, too. And sorry. When you both asked me for a picture of mine, I couldn’t send to you, because I lost my hair about a year ago and I’m so ugly. So, I sent to you a pic of my friend, Fabio. I’m totally ashamed right now, but I couldn’t leave without saying the truth. But I regret nothing, because I don’t wanna make you remember my sick face. At least, now you know why I always refused to talk using webcam. 

I’ll never have words to describe how good you were in my life.

And Willow, thank you. You was so important in my last days, you have no idea. 

Now, I have something else to ask: if someday any of you guys meet Jensen Ackles in person, please, let him know that I love him so much it hurts, that I wish him the best, because he deserves it. And please, watch Supernatural. This show was the most important thing that happened in my life. Supernatural made me cry, laugh, scream out loud… Sometimes it made me depressed, and sometimes it turned me on, because, with cancer or not, I’m still a gay man. Anyway, thank you. 

I can’t write anymore. I guess I have nothing left to say. And Julie [or Jules, sorry], Fabio told me about your fanfiction on livejournal. He always talked to you using my tumblr account, because he doesn’t have one. Wish I could have had time to read it, I’m pretty sure it’s awesome, just the way Fabio talked about.

Anyway, it could take some time until Fabio starts to post something new, so please, don’t unfollow him. XD

And guys, believe. You can do whatever you want. Just believe. If you can’t handle the depression, ask for help. Don’t give up. Just DON’T GIVE UP. 

Thank You.

Johnnanthan Burcovick. 

12.23.2011

[seealexbe-deactivated20160209]

Wow… :O

[cipragrrl-blog]

FAKE.

Dear young fans on tumblr - don't believe everything you read. This reeks of  Pseuicide - faking a terminal illness and yr death but oh hey someone else will keep yr blog going... It's as old as the internet.

[doeofdevotion]

[peredhel-blog1]

Oh fuck.

Don’t say read fanfiction.

Don’t say gay porn.

Don’t say role play online.

Don’t say lulz at memes.

Don’t say gay porn.

Don’t say obsess over fictional characters.

Don’t say puzzles.

Don’t say gay porn.

Do. Not. Say. Gay. Porn.

[cipragrrl-blog]

Maybe you should stop hanging out with repressed homophobic assholes who think there is something wrong with gay porn.

[fuckyeahfatpositive]

[cipragrrl-blog]

fuckyeahfatpositive:

The best part about being a fatty is not needing implants! I loves my size G boobies!

(mod note: Thanks for the submission! Yes, some of us fat people with big breasts love them, and remember folks: no one “needs” implants. Love!)

Think before you blog - it's Breast Cancer Month which is the very reason many women do have breast implants.  Stigmatising women who have implants FOR ANY REASON is just oppressing women.

[supernaturalwiki]

[cipragrrl-blog]

supernaturalwiki:

The Girl Next Door Jared tweeted this pic after the episode aired: Me and tonight’s director… What do y’all wanna tell him about his ep?!?!

Synopsis: With the Leviathans still tracking them, Sam leaves Dean to investigate a case from his past.

...

[cipragrrl-blog]

Dean was watching hentai. I love this show.

[supernaturalwiki]

The French Mistake Pop Up trivia

[cipragrrl-blog]

supernaturalwiki:

The Season 6 Blu-Ray had a special feature - pop-up boxes on the 6.15 The French Mistake containing trivia relating to the episode - particularly to point out what was real and what was fiction in the episode.

For much more trivia see the episode entry for 6.15 The French Mistake

All the pop-up trivia notes are transcribed under the cut.

Call me shallow but my favourite one is probably the statement that Jared and Jensen are actually referred to as “the boys” by the crew.

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