You Need To Start Fucking Killing Off The White Dicks

[redbrunja]

Stop killing the ladies, writers.

If my tumblr dash can be trusted, it looks like Beverly over on Hannibal just died.

I just can not.

Back when Abigail Hobbs died, someone commented that killing teenage girls was, basically, the cheapest, laziest storytelling move a writer can make, and you know what? It is.

I am just so fucking tired of ladies being expendable and vehicles for man-pain and treated as replaceable.

It especially grates with Beverly because I was reading an article with Brian Fuller, who basically said that Abigail Hobbes had been killed off because if they'd killed who they originally intended, there wouldn't have been enough audience investment in the character. And then Fuller refused to say more, because he "might still kill them off."

And I knew, I fucking knew, he was talking about Beverly. And I think her increased role this season has been almost solely so her death hurts more.

FYI Teen Wolf Spoilers in the comments.

Comments

[phemyscira.livejournal.com]

*nods* This is a reason why I'm very picky about the media I consume nowadays, besides not wanting to put more money into the pockets of white, racist, misogynistic male creators/show runners/bastards. If I'm going to spend so many hours on a fandom/show, I damn well better be somewhat emotionally/intellectually satisfied by the end of it and sometimes the only way I can guarantee that is by giving the fandom a thorough background check. I read reviews and fandom rants all night long baby!

I wish I didn't have to be so cynical but with the creative choices western entertainment makes these days...

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

This is a reason why I'm very picky about the media I consume nowadays, besides not wanting to put more money into the pockets of white, racist, misogynistic male creators/show runners/bastards.

Same. I have no faith that a story is going to conclude in a way that doesn't drive me up a wall, so one thing I do is keep really current with whether or not I'm enjoying a show on an episode by episode basis. If the answer is no, and I'm sticking around (usually) out of character loyalty, that's often a good sign that I should just drop the show.

I wish I didn't have to be so cynical but with the creative choices western entertainment makes these days...

If only they didn't prove our cynicism as realism over and over again....

[phemyscira.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I'm sure character loyalty is the only reason most people put up with horrible TV shows, even though the narrative will end up scarring/disappointing them. For example, Avatar: The Legend of Korra. Many of the 'fans' of that show only stick around out of loyalty to the original series and/or some of the minor characters despite how painful the writing is, and A:TLK hasn't even done a good job of respecting the old cast.

I feel like writing a guide on how to ditch horrible fandoms using what you just said as a point because I can't count the number of times I've thought: 'Girl, you can do better. Fanfiction is what loving favourite characters who need to be treated right are for and I guarantee fanfiction will disappoint you much less than the actual series.'

I just want fandom to love itself enough to leave crappy television shows. Or at least enjoy television shows that are less problematic and give them some semblance of joy.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I feel like writing a guide on how to ditch horrible fandoms using what you just said as a point because I can't count the number of times I've thought: 'Girl, you can do better.

Preach. I would LOVE to read this post. One of my suggestions: does any episode of the show actually entertaining you? If no, quit the show.

[phemyscira.livejournal.com]

I'm on a bit of a writing kick at the moment, so I'll give it a shot. I'm not sure about the format or structure though. I'm thinking I should set it up like one of those cosmo quizzes you get in magazines but I think a Q and A structure would be more interesting. I'd get to make witty, relevant remarks that'll encourage the reader to leave the show.

I'll include that question.