I've tried to start a final stream recap a dozen times and can't seem to find the words, largely because it was so overwhelming and special it feels almost too intimate to talk about it.
In the meantime, I DO want to display (with permission) all the incredible art that people made because it deserves to be seen!! (There were also gifs and edits that I'd feel weird about reposting, but their creators should definitely share them if they are so inclined!!!)
A canon interracial couple exists "I just don't see their chemistry" proceeds to fanon ship [insert white character] instead, claiming they have more of a connection.
"It's not their skin color, I just don't like them for some reason, btw, here are my top 5 [insert white actors] I think are better suited"
"Not everything is about race". They say, as they prop up every white character over any character of color.
"Please stop bring race drama into the fandom". Which translates to, I'm comfortable in my racism and don't appreciate any criticism, thanks!
White person, "Yeah, I wrote character of color as an animal, doesn't make me racist".
"I love character of color, here's a fic where they act like as [insert white characters] servant/therapist".
Character of color is such a bad friend for having opinions of their own/taking care of themselves instead of putting their friend [insert white character] first.
A character of color is morally ambiguous or a villain, gets redemption arc. "They're awful and haven't been condemned enough of their crimes". Stans [insert white characters] who did the exact same crimes or was a villain who's redemption arc is praised.
"Can't believe that character of color had the nerve not to die as a selfless sacrifice for [insert white character]".
"POC actress/actor is too ethnic and they'd ruin the character".
"I haven't seen racism in the fandom therefore it isn't there".
"Character of color is the main character of the show sure, but let's be honest, everyone came for [insert white character]
"Character of color is alright but I can only relate to [insert white character]".
Feel free to add more, that you've come across. Sadly, it all runs together after awhile of being in a lot of fandoms. Special shout out to all who helped me with these comments!
The final lair except the thing that pulls him out of Christine’s pity kiss is the deep rooted childhood complex his mother gave him insisting that anyone who smooched him would simply die (fact checked)
What do you mean POTO adaptations/fanfictions always give a son to Erik and Christine…
what do you mean he is not a certified girldad to you?! He deserves nothing less than a little chatterbox who wants to color his sheet music and put stickers on his mask
The end of 2023 is upon us, and I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for welcoming me so warmly back into the Phandom. Most of the people I knew have left the site since I was last here, but, despite not knowing me, all of you brought me back into the fold like I’d been here all along. I truly appreciate that – and, so, I want to give something back to you.
This year, I am hosting a Phantom of the Opera / Phantom of the Paradise Giveaway, which will include a first, second, and third-place winner. Please see below the read-more to learn more about the prizes, rules, and winner selection method.
PRIZES:
The first-place winner will receive ONE of the following:
1-2x tickets to a Phantom production of choice.
Number of tickets purchased and seating within the venue dependent on pricing at time of purchase.
Airfare/hotel/rental car not included.
This can be Phantom-adjacent, such as to a production of LND or to a concert for one of the stars, etc.
1-2x tickets to the Phantom of the Paradise 50th Anniversary Celebration in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA.
Number of tickets purchased will be determined by 1) pricing at time of purchase and 2) availability at time of purchase.
Airfare/hotel/rental car not included.
**If the first-place winner cannot attend any of the above, two to three of the prizes listed below may be selected depending on the price of the selected items.**
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The second-place winner will receive ONE of the following:
1x print of their choice from the artist of their choice.
The artist must have an online shop from which prints can be purchased; no commissions.
1x item of Phantom merchandise from the vendor of their choice.
The vendor must have on online shop from which items can be purchased.
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The third-place winner will receive the following:
1x piece of Phantom media of their choice (DVD/BluRay/digital copy of a production or film)
No bootlegs that require trades (I have nothing to trade or I would allow this!)
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RULES:
TO BE ENTERED TO WIN, you are required only to Like & Reblog this post. Following me is not required.
Winners selecting physical items that must be shipped to their house will receive a virtual gift card for the amount + shipping of their requested item (so that they do not have to share their address with me). A screenshot of the shopping cart showing the total (item + shipping + fees) is required to show proof of cost.
Winners selecting items that may be delivered via email must be comfortable sharing their email address with me.
The first-place winner must either be comfortable sharing their contact information with me (as names, phone numbers, etc. are often required to purchase event tickets) or must select their own seats and send me a screenshot of the cost (+ fees) of their selected seat(s). I will send a virtual gift card to your e-mail address to complete the purchase. If you choose the latter option, I cannot guarantee those seats will still be available when you go to purchase them after receiving the virtual gift card, and will not send a second gift card to cover any potential cost differences.
**I reserve the right to refuse selections that are unreasonably expensive.**
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SELECTING THE WINNERS:
On January 1, 2024, at 9:00am EST, all entrants will have their usernames entered into the random winner selector at https://wheelofnames.com/ . The full process, inclusive of all 3 spins determining the first, second, and third-place winners, will be recorded for proof of fairness. A link to this video will be provided to any who request it, but it will not be posted publicly to my blog.
The winners will be contacted by Tumblr Messenger and will have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, the tier below them will move into their slot, with a new winner being randomly selected for the vacated lower tier slot.
For example, if the first-place winner does not respond within 72 hours, the second-place winner will move into the first-place slot and the third-place winner moving into the second-place slot, with a new spin happening to fill the third-place slot). No prizes will be purchased before the 72-hour response period is over unless all three winners respond prior to that time.
If you do not Messenger open to those who do not follow you, I will contact you by Ask.
If you have any questions, please send me an Ask. Anonymous is enabled for those who find it easier to ask questions without their URL attached.
