How We Quit The Forest

[redbrunja]

So, on 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?

Comments

[mzminola.livejournal.com]

I like Suki/Sokka, and if given a choice, prefer Kataang (it would be such a fun sound effect!)

The dynamics thing makes sense. Though in these cases it seems to be primarily the pairing components' ages, less about personalities. While Sokka and Aang have some goofball similarities, Toph and Katara are pretty different.
I guess Suki/Sokka being compared to Katara/Zuko makes sense, as the guys are dorks with parental issues and the girls are strong, sensible leaders.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's not like, 'oh my god, identical ships' but I do think there are enough similarities that it's not unheard of someone who likes one would like the other.