#subtext subtext subtext

[mouselikething]

i know the spamton sweepstakes isnt canon but i feel like we too often ignore the fact that we first learned Tenna's name through Spamton's wedding ring. like that couldve been anywhere but it was in the wedding ring

[mouselikething]

i fully honestly think Spamton and Tenna were canonically married (or at MINIMUM that was what Toby had in mind while writing their relationship) it was just never mentioned directly/the word "love" or some sort of confession never came up in canon because why would it? i feel like utdr has always had this kind of subtle approach to romance where you dont need someone holding your hand the whole time, you dont need a confession scene or an "i love you" to understand that there is love there

and honestly i think it takes more work to not interpret Spamton and Tenna as a formerly married couple considering the whole spamton sweepstakes wedding ring and all of their dialogue about each other and the Asgore/Toriel parallels

[barren-heart]

This is why shows having subtext is good actually!

[chlochette-sunde]

As an introduction to Tumblr, I wanted to share my thoughts on Supernatural so far.

I started watching the series earlier this year. It had been recommended by a friend of mine, who insisted that "it was so cool! And all the characters are great! And the music!"

I confirm the first seasons were cool. I could feel there was a certain... subtext but I couldn't really discern it at the time.

Then came season 4 and Castiel. And a whole new world (or "trashcan" as some of you call it) opened to me.

I haven't finished watching the whole serie yet (I just started season 14) but I can already say that watching Supernatural is draining me. Because its subtext is just so dense and heavy. It is exhausting to notice all these clues and innuendos that they regularly insert and never resolve.

And I'm not even a queer looking for these clues and innuendos. I'm just an ally with eyes, sensitized to these topics and tropes.

If it's exhausting for me, I can't even imagine how it's been for some of you who were looking for glints of recognition of your everyday realities, orientations or battles.

I am a Destiel believer and had been before spoiling myself with the serie's ending. I do believe Destiel is Cockles' fault. And I also believe Dean is a closeted bi.

I strongly believe Supernatural would have been drastically different if it had been host on another network. I mean: thousands, or maybe even millions, of us are aware that Supernatural is/can be queer coded. Jensen & Misha won an award for best chemistry and Destiel is still the ship that inspires the greatest number of fanfictions on AO3, by far. And I believe it happened for a reason.

Sure, Cockles helped. A lot. But what we acknowledged as clues and innuendos weren't just the happy accident of the chemistry between Jensen and Misha. It was how the episodes were scripted, how they were directed, how they were edited, even how the music was added sometimes.

I have to believe that the whole crew knew exactly what they were doing, that they shared as many ideas as they could through subtext. And if it is indeed the case, I also feel for them because it must have been straining to tiptoe on this thin line for 15 years.

Now that this have been expressed, I can go back to season 14.

I'm counting on you for a warm welcome!

Cheers from France 🇲🇫

[thisuserisgonesorry]

nowhere is a safe place if you try hard enough

[theirspirit]

Yo its BEEN CANON what do you meeean

[musketeermusings]

There's a poignant moment that passes between Athos and Aramis at the end of Musketeers Don't Die Easily.  Aramis has just parted with Anne knowing that she's pregnant with the child he can never acknowledge as his own.  Aramis is aware that Athos is furious -- that much was obvious.  There's also the problem of Richelieu, and whether he is suspicious of the affair.  As Aramis approaches, his eyes find Athos, not knowing what to expect.  Has he told the others?  Will they shun him?  Will this destroy their bond?  Could his friends hang on his account?  Aramis is a hot mess of turmoil, and the expression on his face implores (perhaps even warns) Athos that "now is not the time."  Athos recognizes that Aramis is suffering, and even a bit afraid (as he should be).  So with one steady look, Athos says it all -- that while he may be angry, he is also understanding, devoted, and full of care and concern for his friend -- which is exactly what Aramis needs.