This Was Too Good A Question To Answer Anonymously

[redbrunja]

Okay, over on the Naruto what-if meme someone asked the question, "What if Kishi actually decided to make Sasuke and Naruto a couple at the end of the manga? Would fandom explode? How would this be seen by different cultures/the media (Naruto is a fairly popular manga)? Would this affect the way kids veiw gay couples at all?"

My instinctive thought was 'they wouldn't get it.' I think a lot of the casual, non fandom readers of Naruto would be REALLY confused and I would bet money on the American and Japanese parents flipping the fuck out.

However, what I'm pondering is whether or not having Naruto and Sasuke being gay for each other would change some children's perceptions about homosexuals. Would it make them more accepting? Would they start to see gay people as human beings who deserves the same rights everyone else does?

You thoughts, flist?

Comments

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

That may be a clue about which college to go to!

[anat-astarte.livejournal.com]

Hahaha- oh, if only I could redo those years again....

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Do you regret the college you wound up at?

[anat-astarte.livejournal.com]

Hmm, that's an interesting question. It was the right academic choice, but I feel like I missed out on the more diverse and active college culture that other places have.

Do you like where you are?

Gorgeous icon!

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I LOVE where I am.

And thank you!