#We are living our best life in the Polin fandom
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Season 3 - Colin & Penelope's Triumph
Stop listening to loud people in bubbles who want to bring down your enthusiasm and crumple your joy with how much we have to enjoy Penelope and Colin's season. There are some people with a clear agenda of hatred because of their own couples that will straight up lie, cherry pick and manipulate to try to get people turned off or to feel insecure about saying they love what they love. Sometimes, people with a weaker personality and herd mentality fall for that and start thinking oh, maybe it's not good or i shouldn't like. Some nonsenses that we read sometimes and some fall for it: Nonsense: "Polin is not popular, the show would be doomed by them. People wont watch" Reality:
Nonsense: "Polin is being dragged by negative reviews by public and fans who doesn't see chemistry" ( lol, i can't even with that one...) Reality:
At this moment, very near season 1 in critics ( 87%) and above in audience score and higher than season 2 in both aspects. Does it make anyone like or dislike more? because it sure wouldn't make me like more or less something. Nonsense: Only negative things go viral. Reality:
That tweet is from 13 hours ago. You read that right. 13 hours ago and look at views, look at 139K ( HOLY SHIT) that have liked and an insane 65K have already bookmarked. That's viral in a insane level by people loving their chemistry and them together. If anything they have too much chemistry. lol Artists, famous figures and all saying they watched and loved also on SNSs. The general audience loving it. We, from inside the fandom, might have our issues, things we wanted more or less, but it's glorious what we have and how much Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton gave and are giving us. The hatred is being silenced by the simple truth and the enjoyment people are having. They tried to hate on their popularity, it didn't work. They tried with their chemistry, it didn't work. They tried telling us it was fast or forced even with all we have already got of their relationship ( a couple that actually has been developing from season 1 and that already had a bond and has a different personality and path from other couples) and with 4 episodes left. They tried with their acting. Were proved wrong and more and more people are realizing the characters paths and the acting choices and praising. They tried with their looks. Made them look bad instead. So they tried with lies and look what they got back on their faces...a glorious triumph. So, have a great time. Be a fan and just be happy, enjoy without worrying, without comparisons. Some people are so bitter that they just don't want to like anything. It's their loss.
#polin#bridgerton#luke newton#nicola coughlan#colin x penelope#bridgerton season 3#penelope featherington#colin bridgerton#Had to come out of my work here just because i can see some mofos were trying to make some of you sad by their manipulative ways#don't stop celebrating and cheering and enjoying#it's the loss of whoever wants to bitch about it#We are living our best life in the Polin fandom#don't let anyone take that away from you#and post your truth don't ever be ashamed to confront nonsense and to say that you liked something when some pretentious little bitch try#to come for your source of joy#I should be working#Lol#Nobody saw me here#i'm working....
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Hello! I've been in fandoms for over 20 years, and I honestly thought I'd seen it all. But then, while watching the promo tour for Bridgerton Season 3, I fell into the Polin rabbit hole. The chemistry between Luke and Nicola was undeniable, and it hooked me in quickly. However, as I explored more of the fandom, I was surprised to see how toxic things could get.
In my previous fandoms, I shipped characters, not the actors portraying themâexcept for Harry and Louis from One Direction (and that experience brought its own share of hurt: matching tattoos, song lyrics, all those signsâŠwe truly thought âLarryâ was endgame). This fandom feels similar. Many fans wish Luke and Nic could be together in real life, but at what cost? Our own sanity?
Letâs be real: the odds of them being in a real-life relationship are incredibly slim. The obsession with âEaster eggsâ that supposedly hint at something more? Iâve been down that road, and itâs unhealthy. Years have passed, and that Harry/Louis relationship confirmation we hoped for never came. I see the same patterns here with Luke and Nic, and itâs disappointing to see fans clinging to these little hints instead of simply enjoying the incredible work they put into their characters.
A critical point to consider: would anyone be comfortable with a 29-year-old dating a 16-year-old? Of course not. So why is it suddenly okay now, just because theyâre older? When JD became legal in the UK at 16, Nicola was nearly 30âan adult, while he was still in his teens. Even now, heâs still significantly younger than she is. If she truly is dating someone this young, itâs disappointing. It brings into question the kind of person she actually is, and maybe thatâs why many fans resist admitting she could be in a relationship with JD. Itâs easier for fans to uphold the idea that Nicola is perfect than to accept that she might be making choices that donât align with the values we thought she stood for.
Nicola has long appeared to be a woman of strong character who took charge of her career and made independent decisions. Ignoring whatâs happening now could hurt her public image and even her integrity. Itâs one thing to admire the professionalism and maturity sheâs shown on screen and in interviews, but itâs another to look the other way when things donât add up.
So, what would it take for fans to accept that she might actually be dating JD and not Luke? The recent photos of her with JD in a residential neighborhood, having dinner with no reason to expect paparazzi, seem like a pretty clear indication that this might be a real relationship. Itâs time for fans to face the possibility that Nicola isnât as flawless as we might want her to be.
Part of the reason we might all want Luke and Nic together is because they have undeniable chemistry. But maybe itâs also because Nicola doesnât fit the stereotypical âattractiveâ mold that society pushes, and we like the idea of her getting the handsome, tall guy. Itâs possible weâre projecting our own insecurities, hoping to manifest a romance between themâand thatâs not fair to either of them.
And yes, as much as Iâd love to see Luke and Nic together in real life, the truth is, theyâre actors. Their job is to bring their characters to life so we want to watch the show, so they can succeed, gain visibility, and open doors to new acting opportunities. Maybe we havenât considered that their chemistry is simply the result of them doing their jobs well. If theyâve done their part so convincingly that theyâve made fans believe in their on-screen romance, isnât that proof of their talent as actors? Theyâve played their roles beautifully, and it might be time to let that fantasy go.
If we donât want to end up with heartbreak, frustration, and sleepless nights, it might be best to step back and enjoy Polin as they are in Bridgerton. Letâs appreciate Luke and Nicâs talent without digging into their personal lives. And where are all these so-called âanon expertsâ even coming from? The way they hype up every little âclueâ is exhausting. For your own sanity, take a step back from the speculationâdonât put yourselves through what we Larry shippers went through.
For all of our sakes, letâs step back, enjoy the characters, and leave Luke and Nicâs personal lives out of it.
Thank you for your thoughts, anon.
But I disagree heavily on multiple points you make and that's fine.
I like to leave these topics open for thoughtful discussion.
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We're screaming into the void, babe. This is all about people trying to meet their own unmet emotional needs through strangers because their lives look more important or glamorous than their own. It isn't rational, it never was. I've given up on this fandom.
I agree - thereâs a lot of truth in how unmet emotional needs can lead people to project onto celebrities, especially when they bring relatable characters to life. Nicola and Luke took their characters and created something very relatable that it feels almost tangible, like something that could happen to anyone. That connection is a big part of what makes storytelling so powerful, and I understand why people find comfort and inspiration in it. It just gets tricky when people become so deeply invested that they start to demand certain narratives and believe things about others. We must remember that we donât know them personally.
I stopped being a silent observer of the fandom after my long-term relationship ended - I was looking for a place to connect with others and write about things that made me happy. Bridgerton/Polin/Nicola/Luke, became that space for me. But then the 'papgate' situation with Luke happened, and I saw the intense emotions it stirred up. People were upset, and emotions were all over the place. I wanted people to know that some of those feelings may be valid, and I shared my perspective on why I thought people were disappointed and frustrated. My hope was to let people know they werenât alone in feeling this way, while also gently encouraging everyone to take a step back and consider the situation with a bit more calm.
I say this all of the time (I even said it in a previous paragraph), but itâs important to remember that we donât truly know Nicola or Luke - what we know best are the characters they play. Even though weâve seen months of promo and their authentic chemistry and enjoyment of each otherâs company, thatâs still work, and theyâre surrounded by their characters the entire time. I donât think the promo tour was all just PR - I personally think itâs clear they have a genuine bond, make each other laugh, and enjoy being around each other. But that doesnât mean we know who they are privately - we just have a basic, public-facing idea of them as individuals.
The reason I keep posting the things I do is because I believe that even if I can get one person to look at this whole situation and celebrity culture from a slightly different angle, itâs worth it. I donât think my word is the end-all-be-all, but I do think I have a healthy mindset in all of this (I hope so anyway).
Nicola and Luke are real people, with lives and experiences beyond the storylines and press tours. By letting go of any expectations or assumptions about how they should live their lives and how they do live their lives, we allow them to be fully human. This gives us the space to appreciate them without boxing them into our own narratives.
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Hey, as much as I enjoy your blog I just want to warn you that there are trolls and Aâs supporters on tumblr who have been targeting popular Polin blogs. I fear that after unsuccessfully provoking you with negative messages in previous anon asks they might have changed their strategy to bringing up any reason to mention Aâs name, hence making her live rent-free in our heads. We donât want that, do we?
Personally I have no interest in her life and whatever she does with Luke. If Luke is meant to appear somewhere he will, and us speculating about Aâs whereabouts means we are just gradually making her a minor celebrity whose every move is followed and discussed among a big fandom.
I love your blog very much because it is so entertaining to read, but I really REALLY donât want to keep seeing discussion about A please, I donât see how it might help much shipping Polin/Lukola. However, your blog, your choice.
I get it anon but what you fail to realize you don't even see a tenth of the shit I see.
Be glad I don't post all the BS I get.
Also if you are looking to avoid adjacent discussion to L and N I suggest following BocceGoHawks on TT she is literally the best.
This is the Wild Wild West of topic discussion, respectfully đđ„
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To all Polin fans,
Remember that we are here for Nic, Luke, and Polin.
Anything beyond them should be ignored instead of being let to live rent free in our minds.
It is tough, but doable, and I appreciate that it might take quite a bit of compartmentalising.
Like you, I find it frustrating that we got hooked in by their chemistry but now suddenly have to tolerate Lukeâs whatever life choices. We fucking have no other options, because we love Nic and Luke. Well I guess thatâs PR well done.
Given that we are now completely at their mercy with no power or entitlement whatsoever, we just have to figure out the best way to keep supporting Nic, Luke and Polin without having our interest hijacked for any other purposes, that is if you still want to remain in the fandom. The more you dig and discuss and speculate the more hype is given to the wrong party. Donât become pawns in their game.
I hope you stay calm and reasonable, and somehow can still find joy in Polin, and even Lukola. What they have given us so far is amazing, donât ever forget that.
Have a good day!
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