Speaking as a USAmerican, I've met these dudebros who gatekeep so hard because they've attached their entire identity to media that they hoped was “niche,” only to then realize that it wasn't, and that people outside of their narrow demographic have liked anime for a hell of a long time.
And in the meantime, they spew complete garbage takes on anime because they regard it less as an art in its own right, and more like an identifier that can set them apart from the mainstream.
It doesn't hurt that they're also bitter as hell that Megan is an unabashed weeb while also being talented as hell.
fake geek girl accusations have always been stupid and misogynistic and racist but the absurdity is really Highlighted when it's megan. megan thee stallion. lying about liking anime for men's approval. to impress whom, jeffrey? tyler, is megan thee stallion so worried about attracting you that she's faking her interests in her own songs? her own chart-topping songs? hunter, are you feeling ok? preston? zachary, do you need a cold wash cloth? how many fingers am i holding up austin
i love you visible brushstrokes. i love you glue warped scrapbook pages. i love you awkward poems. i love you junk journal with faded receipts. i love you poorly composed journal layout. I love you unintentionally blurry photographs. i love you asymmetrical beading. i love you curling freeform crochet. i love you fingerprints on pottery. i love you reused materials. i love you improvised instruments. i love you mistakes. i love you bravery to make it anyway. i love you creativity that hasn't been wiped clean of every drop of humanity and sanitized and commodified.
THE RINGS OF POWER SEASON 2 EPISODE 8 (2022-) | LABYRINTH (1986)
Me and bestie discussing our headcanons vs me and bestie watching the actual show
Because I like to multi-task, I've finished Scavenger's Reign while drawing my cringe hotd fan art. Beautiful. Delicious. Finally some good fucking creature design.
Also something about the animated body horror is sooo..
How we feeling, Bi Rhaenyra Nation??????
Look, I know in pt 3., they'll probably give more justification to his actions but....
Jayce when I get my fucking hands on you.
:3
i did not study for the english test but i reread an amazing 30k fic in english so i think that counts