#jodi discourse

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I actually think Jodi wrote that secret note about the older bachelors. Morbid to think about but her husband was at war, and there was no way of knowing whether he’d come back or not…

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Sending this in on nations women’s day yay, and in honors of that, WOMEN IN STARDEW VALLEY ARE INTERESTING. Y’ALL IUST DON’T CARE ENOUGH TO LOOK. Hayley has one of the best character arcs in the game but, oh no, she’s “mean” but Shane’s just fine!! (not a dig on Shane, love him, just some of his fans) Maru can be funny asf if you take the time to READ HER DIALOG.

Jodi is one of my favorite characters by far. She loves her sons and husband but also wishes she had more freedom in her life. She’s just a kind soul who cares about her family, just wishes she could’ve had it a different way. Robin has an up and down relationship with her husband which results in a complicated one with her son. IT’S AN INTERESTING DYNAMIC. SHE IS NOT BORING BECAUSE SHE IS A WIFE AND MOTHER.

Penny has her whole Pam thing and not to mention, lots of quirks of her own. Like being bad at cooking which results in some really funny scenes. While I am not a fan of her, Caroline, has interesting family dynamics. And on that topic Abigail is more than a “manic pixie girl” god forbid a woman be into the occult. Again, she has really interesting dynamics. Even though her family dynamics are tense, she still says “I’m wearing our matching family sweater under my coat… Don’t tell Dad!” or something like that. She clearly still loves her family despite the ups complications. And she has a whole friend circle with Sam and Sebastian.

Emily is amazing. She has so many interest and quirks. And her relationship with her filled with so much thought. They’re so different, they argue and tease each other, but they love each other. They are all they have. Leah has a whole life before Pelican Town. She has dreams, hopes, aspirations, messy ex’s. Listen to me and LISTEN TO ME CLOSE. JUST BECAUSE A WOMEN HAS ROMANCE IN HER LIFE. DOES NOT MAKE HER BORING.

And then you got sweet granny Evelyn. Oh my Yoba, I love this woman so much. She loves her husband and grandson so much. Always tending to plants, making cookies for everyone. I would die for this woman. And then, on the opposite end, Jas. She is such a little sweet heart who deserved so much better in life. Her dynamic with Shane is so special. And her friendship with Vincent in Leo. Ugh. There is so much to this kid and she gets so much shit for being “creepy” THATS A CHILD.

Let’s move onto her god-aunt (?) Marnie. I will say it again and I will say it again loudly. JUST BECAUSE A WOMAN HAS ROMANCE IN HER LIFE DOES NOT MAKE HER BORING. Her relationship with Lewis is such an interesting part to the valley that adds so much drama and depth to these characters. The fact she takes Shane and Jas in, the fact she cares and worry’s so much for Shane. The way she cares for her animals.. ugh. I love her.

Moving onto our out of town girlies, we got Sandy and Birdy. Sandy is such a mystery, I love her. I do wish we got to know more about her, but her mystery is part of her charm. She’s just so fun to talk to. I wish I had more to say but unfortunately I only have around 5 hearts with her due to not going to the desert to much. And then Birdy… Her storyline is so tragic. I really wished we got to behind her. Her decision to watch over her husband’s bones is so UGH. No one should force her to move on. She has made her choice and it’s powerful.

And I think I’ve covered all Stardew woman. So maybe take from this rant… to read dialog. Because these woman are strong, flawed, and amazing.

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the person who complained about "hetslop thirst" seems to have forgotten that lesbians and bi women exist. I want to fuck Jodi in a lesbian way. happy pride y'all

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foaming at the mouth.

the kent popcorn scene *cracks knuckles*

i think about this scene so often, you have NO idea.

if you choose to blame jodi (why would you?) kent gets mad at YOU and tells you to stop trying to turn him against his wife. he then apologizes & understands that she couldn't have known.

if you choose the positive option of saying it isn't jodi's fault, he COMPLETELY AGREES and says there is no way she could've known. he then apologizes to jodi.

if you lie to him, he gets angry at YOU again and explains how he hates lying. he then apologies to jodi.

no matter the outcome, he always apologizes to jodi and either gets mad at you for lying/attacking his wife or agrees that it wasn't her fault.

he is only mad at jodi initially (with reason, as he is having a ptsd reaction) and soon realizes she isn't the one at fault. all the dialogue options result in him realizing his mistake, owning up to it, and apologizing to his wife.

he loves his wife so much and understands that she couldn't have known something that used to be his favorite would upset him.

i've seen others mention this but, kent doesn't talk to his family about his experiences during the war (likely to protect them) and sam, vincent, and jodi all comment on how kent has slightly distanced himself.

kent knows that, if anyone is at fault, it's himself for not talking to jodi. he loves jodi and would do anything for her (re: a soldier's star quest line)

in the guidebook, he's listed as a "family man" and it hurts to see people say he hates his family/wife.

he literally loves them so much.

anyway: tldr the popcorn scene (especially kent's actions in it) isn't as bad at people make it out to be. he actively realizes his wrongs & apologizes to his wife. he UNDERSTANDS that it isn't her fault and he loves his wife more than anything.

sorry.. i have a favorite character, can't you tell? TT

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That anon who is obsessed with Jodi seriously needs to drop it. Why are you so obsessed with her, huh? It's creepy.

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i also think jodi doesn't hate kent or hate being married to kent;

she simply wishes they could've had more time to enjoy their relationship when they were young.

the "regret" she speaks of is how they rushed into things. she never said she regrets kent, their marriage/life together, or their children.

she loves him more than anything and is also struggling with his absence and distancing.

imagine, if you will, how it would feel to see the person you love most in the world drastically changed and traumatized by the things he's seen and not being able to do a thing about it.

on top of this, you've been with him since you were teenagers. you know him better than anyone and you have to sit there, unable to help, as he returns from his harrowing journey.

the only thing you can do is continue to love him and long for a universe where things weren't quite this hard.

anyway. i love spreading the positive kodi propaganda. they are my everything.

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