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14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar':... · 0 replies · +5 points

I can't deny, Maiko is definitely my OTP for this show. Doesn't mean I still can't like Zuko/Katara, though.

14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar':... · 22 replies · +14 points

No one's denying that Avatar hasn't depicted wonderful female characters. However, this show is still a product of our patriarchal society, and problematic phrases like this one do pop up. We can still admire the show for showing female friendships, diverse women, etc. while pointing out where they could do better.

I said during the liveblog that no one talked about putting Ozai in his place, even after he had the arrogance to crown himself Phoenix King. However, here we have Azula, who isn't going to be "defeated" -- she's going to be "put in her place." Don't you see how that's a very unfortunate thing to say? It's not something that should ever be said to a woman (or another minority group that's been subjugated or oppressed.)

For too long women's "place" has been said to be in the kitchen, the birthing room, etc.

14 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Away from home · 0 replies · +7 points

That was a fun liveblog! Well, aside from the problematic comments. Uh, yeah, good luck with that again, mods.

The running theme for the finale seemed to be WHAT THE FUCK.

14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar' ... · 0 replies · +11 points

"Putting her in her place" has very unfortunate connotations. No one's talking about putting Ozai in his place. THey're just going to defeat him, even though he's shown much more arrogance than Azula. Phoenix King, anyone?

14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar':... · 0 replies · +14 points

GAME OF THRONES. Oh, man, I haven't started the TV series yet but I finished all the books in less than a week. Can't wait to start the show and read the next book when it comes out!

*ahem*

Ahh, living in the Avatar world. Wouldn't completely mind that.

14 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Away from home · 0 replies · +2 points

Nope, that's the exact thing my brother and I thought when we rewatched the episode today! He asked if I accidentally skip ahead.

14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar':... · 0 replies · +9 points

I know that's it's unfortunately common practice :(

It serves no purpose to bash a character, unless the writer wants to prove their immaturity and misogyny (because more often than not it's a female character being bashed).

14 years ago @ Mark Watches - Mark Watches 'Avatar':... · 1 reply · +14 points

Misogynist haters don't deserve ships and OTPs! Katara and Mai are both brilliant women, with strong virtues and flaws. I don't understand why shipping one of them with Zuko means you have to bash the other. It's not like acknowledging that Mai or Katara is likable will suddenly ~tarnish~ your ship.

14 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Away from home · 0 replies · +17 points

"Hi, Zuko here!"

And then I died.

14 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Away from home · 0 replies · +7 points

I TOTALLY GASPED WHEN I READ THAT.

HE IS A PSYCHIC.

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