Relatable Post #1 - The Joys of Being a Whovian
Point 1 - EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT
You'll never know true pain until you have fallen in love with a fictional character, and in the whovian fanbase, we are truly guilty of being fans who become emotionally attached FAR. TOO. QUICKLY. Within one episode, whovians had already fallen in love with new companion Clara. But the thing is - WE CANNOT HELP OURSELVES. We know that, in a show like Doctor Who, something sinister is likely to happen to this poor, innocent character, unless of course, she does a Martha Jones. And we know this. We definitely know this. It's like us whovians are like The Doctor himself. We suffer loss, and pain, yet we still coming back for more. But why do we do this. Because it's like a drug. The suspense and the heartbreak keeps us going, and it's why we love it so much.
Point 2 - MOFFAT!!!
Ahh, the little innocent Scotsman. What harm could he ever cause? PLENTY. Doctor Who fans and Sherlock fans know this well. Because, Steven Moffat (aka Satan) is not famous for being an amazing, intriguing, fantastic screenwriter. No, it's for being a professional life-ruiner. The most evil thing in all of creation. He leaves us puzzled and emotional wrecks. Can we all just all take a moment to reflect on episode 5 of series 7 - The Angels Take Manhattan, an episode which I admittedly cried my heart out at. In this episode, Moffat's clever writing leaves us staring eyewateredly at our screens gripping with white knuckles, witnessing our lovely companions, Amy and Rory, practically committing suicide. Most likely wailing in front of out TV screens, we watched Amy and Rory jump off the roof of Winter Quay, spinning dramatically towards the ground. But as The Doctor leans over the roof, and we at home pour waterfalls out of our eyes, of course a Paradox is created and we feel inside us that there might just be hope for our companions. Cue fist shaking and blaming Moffat. Yes, the angel follows Rory, sends him back, and Amy follows him, ending with an emotional 'Raggedy Man...Goodbye'. And the episode ends with an equally heartbreaking 'Tell her that this is the story of Amelia Pond, and this is how it ends.' And what are the fans left like? We are left in a pool of our own tears on the floor, of course. And who is to blame? Moffat. Thanks love.
Point 3 - Fandom Fights
The whovian fanbase is a wonderful place, full of fantastic people and collective opinions. But in every fandom, there is always a clashing of opinion now and then. And when that happens........lets leave that there.
Point 4 - 'He's not MY Doctor!'
In this generation of Whovians, the doctors that we usually refer to 'our Doctors' are 9 (Christopher Eccleston), 10 (David Tennant) and 11 (Matt Smith). Speaking from a personal point of view, I adore every one of these Doctors and actors alike. However, David Tennant is my Doctor. He is the Doctor I grew up with, and he'll always be my Doctor. But unfortunately, I believe there is a small, arrogant minority in this fanbase. I'm going to use the transition between David Tennant and Matt Smith, because it's the most famous culprit to cause arguments. Before I start, we all know how brilliant David Tennant was as the Doctor. He was literally born to be the Doctor. However, the show is about regeneration. And when Matt Smith came along to fill the footsteps of Tennant, there was and still is an uproar. Personally, I think it's ridiculous to hate against the show because the actor has changed. A show about regeneration. It's always going to happen. It's not exactly a reason to cause an argument. Sorry dears.
~ fin ~
Of course these opinions are completely my own. But perhaps they might be relatable to you.
Until next time :)
~ Kirsty xo
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