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And if you’ve ever noticed how weirdly awkward Zutara or Makorra became after they didn’t become canon, you’re not imagining things. 👉 How Bryke Sabotaged Their Own Story Just to Kill a Ship.🔗

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Why I Love Being a Makorra Shipper

I love being a Makorra shipper because no other non endgame ship has the kind of legacy Makorra has.

The “popping bottles” meme was the turning point.

What started as a hopeful post from Avatarskorra became viral when an anti mocked it, made it go viral and that moment preserved Makorra’s footprint.

The irony? That meme was supposed to clown us. Instead, it immortalized us. 🤪

Years later, people still quote it, debate it, and talk about Makorra like it just happened. That kind of power is rare, especially for a ship that didn’t “win.”

That kind of staying power; being memorable, and still relevant in discourse is rare. In contrast, many losing ships (even endgames) fade into obscurity.

Makorra lives rent free in the minds of endgame shippers who should’ve moved on with their victory.

We didn’t get the endgame. But somehow… we still feel like the main event. Being unforgettable > being final. And honestly? That’s iconic.

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Years later, I’m still cracking up at this because the way my hater really took the time to send that in like it was going to ruin my day is hilarious. I ignored it because they clearly wanted a reaction. They were literally stalking my blog just to see what I ship and to know what I said about it. That’s what’s killing me. Honestly, I kind of miss the drama I had three to four years ago. But they were referring to this post here.

That confession was 3 years ago, i just remembered it.

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You Kept Mocking It and Now It’s a Legacy… Congrats!

Someone responded to my post:

“So funny how the ship that ‘no one cares about anymore’ still lives rent free in everyone’s heads decades later. Makorra may be buried, but it’s clearly not forgotten.” - Coyest

— with:

“Makorra is remembered as a joke.”

Honestly? That’s exactly my point. They’re so fixated on whether Makorra’s legacy is positive, they missed that I never said it was. I said it has a legacy, period. The second they hear “Makorra has a legacy,” they twist it into “Makorra is universally loved,” which was never the argument. What I actually said is that it is remembered. Still talked about. Still referenced. Even as a joke, even through mockery; it’s still alive in your empty skull. You remember Makorra. Thats the point.

Here’s why I think they’re missing it:

They think relevance means praise: They hear “Makorra has a legacy” and assume that means it’s universally loved. But relevance doesn’t equal approval. A ship can be relevant because people hate it, talk about it, meme it, or argue over it. The point is that people still engage with it; even if it’s negative.

They don’t understand that mockery is still visibility: Calling Makorra a “flop” or laughing at it doesn’t erase it; it cements it. Memes, jokes, and constant references, like the “unpopped bottles” post; keep the ship alive in fandom memory. The mockery is what gave it staying power.

They prove the point while thinking they’re debunking it: Every time they say “Makorra is only remembered as a joke,” they’re still admitting it’s remembered. That’s the argument. They’re not refuting anything; they’re just confirming that the legacy exists; they just don’t like why it exists.

So when I said “Makorra may be buried, but it’s clearly not forgotten,” I meant it. Every time someone reacts, mocks, argues, or quotes, they prove me right. If the ship were truly irrelevant, no one would care to bring them up decades later, but they do. Still talking. Still mad. Decade later. The truth is, Makorra has a legacy because of the constant mockery. You kept bringing it up, kept turning it into a joke, and in doing so, made sure it was never forgotten. You built that legacy. So even if it’s remembered as a joke, it’s still remembered. Still quoted. Still alive. Still here.

That is the legacy.

If you want the full breakdown of everything I think Makorra could’ve been from the missed momentum to the cultural impact of “popping bottles”, I already said here: [🔗] Because at the end of the day, legacy isn’t abt being beloved. It’s abt being remembered.

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TikTok just randomly picked a song that matched the picture. Now I will forever and always associate Love Story by Indila with Gutsca. 😭

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Reclaiming the Narrative for Makorra

I want to dive into how we can reclaim the narrative.

Reclaiming the narrative for Makorra is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. It’s about taking everything people used to mock us for and flipping it into something we can own and take pride in.

Reclaiming the Narrative: Why Makorra Still Matters

Reclaiming the narrative for Makorra is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. It’s not just about defending the ship, it’s about taking everything people used to mock us for and flipping it into something we can own, laugh with, and take pride in.

What does it mean to reclaim the narrative?

It means taking the negativity, the mockery, the jokes that were aimed at Makorra and turning them into something that works in our favor. Instead of letting hate or ridicule define the ship, we can embrace it, use it as fuel for creativity, and make it a part of Makorra’s identity in fandom spaces, something it already is, whether people realize it or not.

Take the iconic “we’re popping the biggest bottles when Makorra happens tomorrow” post by avatarskorra. It started as something people mocked, but over time, it became more than a joke, it became a fandom touchstone. It crossed into other fandoms. People who don’t even ship Makorra still reference it. Even shippers from other pairings, like Korrasami, quote it during their own ship celebrations. That kind of staying power doesn’t come from nowhere. It comes from impact, and impact means relevance.

But what if we had leaned into the joke even harder, on our own terms? What if we had embraced it instead of letting others control the narrative? Imagine if we had created a running gag, something uniquely Makorra.

By making those jokes ours, we take away the power they had when used against us. We shift the energy. We make the joke fun, something that builds community instead of tearing it down.

How do we reclaim the narrative now?

Embrace the Mockery, Use the Humor

Instead of avoiding or ignoring the jokes, we can turn them into recurring fandom language. Use lines like:

“Makorra shippers: bottles still loading…”

Humor creates unity. It’s magnetic. It invites old fans back and makes new ones feel like they’re in on something special. And most importantly, it keeps the ship alive.

2. Visibility Through Self Awareness

When you own the meme, the joke, the “flop” status, you take control. Suddenly, the thing meant to embarrass you becomes your brand. When you say, “yeah, we’re the flop shippers with champagne energy,” the insult falls flat. That confidence is what makes fandoms fun, and that’s what keeps them alive.

3. Reclaim It Across Fandoms

I even used the “popping bottles” line on Jayvik shippers, because they were so confident their ship would be endgame. And you know what? It felt empowering. I took something that used to bother me and made it work for me. That’s the power of reclaiming the narrative; when you own it, it stops owning you.

Makorra was never just about canon. It was about chemistry, conflict, growth, tension, and real stakes. And even now, years later, people are still talking about it. That’s not the mark of a forgotten ship. That’s a legacy.

So if you’ve ever shipped Makorra and felt like you had to stay quiet, or like the fandom moved on without you, just know, the bottles are still here.

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Makorra shippers really missed out on a golden opportunity over the past decade

Heads up: This is a lengthy rant about Makorra, missed opportunities, and fandom dynamics. If you’re interested, click below to keep reading.

Makorra shippers really missed out on a golden opportunity over the past decade. We had the chance to ride the wave and solidify the ship while it still had momentum. The emotional impact was fresh, the discourse was loud, and the ship had visibility. But many of us left, the noise faded, and Makorra never reached its full potential.

It’s still possible to reach that potential, but the emotional impact would not hit the same way it could have back then. And that’s what stings the most; not that the ship lost, but that we didn’t fight for it when it was most alive.

The “we popping the biggest bottles when Makorra happens tomorrow” post by avatarskorra became a cultural moment. That meme didn’t just go viral, it became a fandom wide inside joke, a reference point that outlived the discourse. Its continued use and adaptation across other fandoms proves just how deeply it resonated. Even Korrasami shippers use the line on their own ship’s anniversary and bring up Makorra. That alone shows that Makorra has legacy, whether people love it or mock it.

Honestly, it’s a win win for us. Without the mockery Makorra got, there wouldn’t be a “popping bottles” moment for anyone to remix. We gave fandom culture something it remembered. And at the end of the day, that matters more than being endgame. Legacy outlives canon.

Makorra’s influence still shows up in memes, discussions, shipping essays, and cross fandom references. That’s not something a forgotten or irrelevant ship does. That’s proof of impact. That’s staying power.

I know the harassment we faced was brutal. It hurt to watch the ship be mocked and dismissed; it hurt more to be treated like we were delusional for loving something that was canon for most of the show. I understand why so many Makorra shippers stepped away or even switched to the endgame ship. Sometimes it’s easier to be quiet than to defend yourself against constant hate.

But part of me always wonders; what if we had stayed? What if we had held the line? What if we had used the mockery as fuel instead of letting it shut us down?

Fandoms like Klance and Zutara did that. Klance was never canon, but its fanbase never let up. Zutara was rejected in the finale, but the fandom refused to let go. And now, both are more popular, more creatively active, and more culturally relevant than their canon counterparts. That happened because their fans stayed united. They didn’t surrender their ship; they owned it.

Makorra had that same potential. We had the chemistry, the history, the tension, the development. We had the memes, the visibility, and the attention. We had a viral post that gave us a literal spotlight. But we let it go quiet.

We could’ve flipped the narrative. We could have made “Makorra is a flop” into a battle cry. We could have taken the memes and the mockery and used them to keep the ship trending. Instead, we let it become a punchline without reclaiming it.

I regret not recognizing that in the moment. I regret not knowing how to draw or make content, because if I did, I would’ve used that energy to contribute. We had everything we needed to keep Makorra alive, we just didn’t use it.

No other non endgame ship had such a clear chance to stay relevant. The groundwork was right there. The fandom attention was already ours. The mockery was actually visibility. We could’ve used it.

Zutara shippers have kept their ship alive for over a decade with sheer will and love. If they can do it, there’s no reason Makorra couldn’t have done the same. We had the momentum, the moments, and the chance. We just didn’t take it.

But here’s the thing, being a flop Makorra shipper? Honestly, that’s part of the charm. And that meme? It’s still out there. People still remember. Which means this ship is not dead; it’s just sleeping.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s time to wake it back up.

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Wattson and Lifeline remind me of Temari and Karui because of their hair colors. Honestly, that’s the main reason I joined the Apex fandom, even though I don’t know much about it. They just remind me of my OTP.

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Temari looks beautiful as ever, but no Karui again? I don’t get why they don’t include her. 🙁

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Hi there @coyest! 💕

I have been chipping away at this in chunks for so long, but I finally finished it!

Hope you like it! 🌟

The Best Vintage - [Temari x Karui]

Temari's tongue stained a deep red by their shared drink, acting as a beacon her blurring at the edges vision couldn't easily ignore watching her talk. The crimson colour seemed so much lighter than the dark around them. Karui had always liked red.

"Want me to do something else with my lips instead?"

@narutorarepaireventhub - Event: Temari Weekend

@hate-mail-to-canon - Day 1 Prompt: Chance

@Kinky-Things-Happen - Tile 23: Scissoring and Toys

Warnings: Alcohol. Swearing. Sex Toys. Graphic Sexual Scene.

Story Link: [Ao3🔗]

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I randomly thought about "Temari stayed behind to help Karui clean up (and gossip)" in the Boruto Novel 5, Chapter 2: Sukiyaki Day. I know they were talking a lot of crap about people and giggling. I just know it.

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🥳Congratulations on 5k! karutema in Boruto era.🥳

Thank you~

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I'm glad to see Karui and Hinata's daughters training together. I hope Karui and Hinata remained friends. (Although it's likely because ChoCho is the only female character left to train with, but whatever.)

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In this panel, prior to the outbreak of the war, Hinata is overcome with fear and feels panicky. Karui calmly reassures her that she does not need to worry, as she has done so many times in the past with Omoi. In my opinion, Karui has a certain ability to soothe people. I could be wrong since she argues with omoi a lot lol.

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I think there's a high possibility that Miles and Margo will interact more in part three. It won't be a canon ship, sigh, but I'll accept any crumbs of flowerbyte.

“She finds herself wanting to help Miles, even if it flies in the face of Miguel's direct orders. The fact she thinks Miles is kind of cute doesn't hurt either. She and Miles have some kind of intuitive connection, which they both experience when they see each other. And she winds up becoming a bigger part of the story than we might have originally guessed.”

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Oh, you're so right! Ino and Karui definitely butt heads when they don't agree with each other. If we look at the dynamics these two have with their teammates, it makes a lot of sense why they wouldn't!

Ino's probably pretty used to getting her way and taking charge of the team-- Shikamaru was too lazy to put effort in himself and Choji's too easygoing. So, Ino needed to run a tight ship and make them pick up the slack, otherwise they'd end up doing nothing.

Karui's used to people picking fights with her, and that's probably conditioned her to see conflict even when none exists-- Omoi's anxious spiraling and pessimistic attitude leads to arguments that Karui wants to put down fast. Samui rarely speaks and she's too indifferent to intervene, so it leaves a very frustrated Karui to talk some sense into her teammate alone. That is, when Omoi isn't intentionally trying to goad her into a fight...

If you combine a person who's not used to being challenged, with a person who's provoked into conflicts routinely... It's a NASTY storm! Luckily, Temari's an expert in those, right? 😁

Wow! It hadn't even crossed my mind, anonymous. You have a perfect understanding of them. But I don’t think Temari is very familiar with this. She’s familiar with her brothers having stoic attitudes and getting task done. If ino and karui don't quit quarreling, Temari will probably knock them both out. LOL. Who knows. I could be wrong about Temari abilities of resolving conflict with her friends. 😂