(incoming another yap session here we go) man its so sad whenever i see people try to use "Luck Runs Out" as a reason why they hate eurylochus. like that man cannot do anything without it going completely over these tiktokers heads 😭
the way I see it, the whole point of Luck Runs Out is Eurylochus voicing his concern for the crew AND ODYSSEUS' safety. He simply just knows how Odysseus is. With the Cyclops' cave he went right in and shot that first sheep (yes, that was Ody) seemingly without thinking twice of the potential consequences. He relied on wit with the Cyclops, and thats just how he is! Eurylochus knows Odysseus and that fact about him probably worries him, and rightfully so!
Luck Runs Out isnt Eurylochus "complaining" its about him being literally terrified for Odysseus' life since he's about to go see this God (Aeolus) just by himself simply "relying on his wit" whilst knowing how dangerous the Gods can be. Is that not valid? (plus Eurylochus' voice is so soft in this song its so clear that he's worried, not angry?)
"You could be caught off guard and lose your life"
"How much longer 'til your luck runs out?"
"And what will we do when it tears us apart?"
"I just don't wanna see another life end. You're like the brother I could never do without"
"How much longer 'til your great days cease? How much longer 'til your strength takes leave?"
How can you possibly listen to those lyrics and think this song is about Eurylochus complaining or talking down to Odysseus? He is quite literally fearing for Odysseus' life! They lost Polites and 13-ish other men because they went into a cave they had no clue about. How can Eurylochus be so sure he wont lose Odysseus the same way by going to talk to a GOD of all things??
I think the only reason why people see Luck Runs Out as Eurylochus undermining Odysseus because that's how Odysseus himself sees it, and he vocalizes that at the end of the song. since Ody is the main character obviously people are going to be like "yeah what the heck Eurylochus don't talk to your king like that!1!!1" because ✨media literacy is dead✨
oh and one last thing, if your argument against Eurylochus is the fact that he "can't talk to his king like that, they aren't equals!" im sorry but what? Eurylochus should be allowed to voice his concerns he is the second-in-command! That, and power dynamics like that just aren't okay to begin with?? why are we defending that 😭
anyways luck runs out is just eurylochus having a panic attack alright later 👋
