redbrunja: (Vive La Revolution (Suki+Zuko))
redbrunja ([personal profile] redbrunja) wrote2008-05-29 02:20 pm
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How We Quit The Forest

So, on [profile] atla_unspoiled, there was a poster talking about how, typically, Zutara shippers ship Suki/Sokka, and Kataang shippers ship Toph/Sokka. (Which I think is true, based on my totally unscientific experiences). She then suggested that this was because of the shippers looking for 'viability.' (Which doesn't make sense to me.) I think it's more likely the that similarity in character interactions and relationship dynamics is what makes it more likely for a Zutara shipper to like Suki/Sokka, and for a Kataanger to like Toph/Sokka.

(And of course, there all the various permutations of who ships what as a primary ship, and I KNOW that there are people who like Suki/Sokka and Kataang, and Zutara shippers who like Toph/Sokka, to name just two.)

Your thoughts?

[identity profile] manonlechat.livejournal.com 2008-05-31 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
And I can I just say, the whole 'aang's love for his entire race is reborn is Katara' thing? I don't find the romantic at. all.

ME, TOO.

And it also reinforces the Kataang incest vibe for me... Romantic pairings/marriages are supposed to be about LEAVING your family unit to form a new one with someone from outside that circle.

[identity profile] redbrunja.livejournal.com 2008-06-01 06:40 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you for articulating that so perfectly.

I want Katara to have someone who loves her and wants to be with her, not someone who needs her because there's really no one else.