#also like... all the posts that go “oh yeah jayce never loved mel he was just confused���

[le-fruit-de-la-passion]

Perhaps a Hot Take: I don't have anything against JayVik as a ship, but the amount of people in the fandom who use it as an opportunity to be openly racist and misogynistic towards Mel and Sky, and to feminize/infantilize Viktor as a disabled man make it REALLY hard to enjoy

[creepyboyandhisforestfriends]

Thoughts from a disabled acespec on the topic of Viktor's asexuality

As many others have discussed, I too believe the main controversy from this announcement goes hand in hand with Viktor's disability. While there are several disabled characters in Arcane, it's undeniable that he is the most prominent of them. It's an integral part of his character, his story, etc. Because of this it is undeniable that the choice of the creators to make him ace is influenced by this. And that's where the problem lies. Because it is now no longer a simple case of ace representation for the sake of ace representation. It is an inherent implication that disabled people are incapable of wanting/having sex.

This isn't anything new, either. There's a long history of disabled people being viewed as 'undesireable' or 'incapable of sex' etc. because of their disabilty. And yes, there are also many disabled people who are asexual. Whether that's because of their disability or not. And that's perfectly fine, that's real life, real people, whose decisions don't affect that of an entire fandom. But Viktor does. 

If it had been any other character, I believe there wouldn't be nearly half as much uproar. Let's say Jayce, for example. The conventionally attractive himbo. Personally I think him being ace would be a way better, more subversice take, seeing as it goes directly against the 'big strong man' stereotype that he fits so easily. Seeing as Arcane breaks so many other stereotypes, why should this one be any different? And there'd still be plenty of room in the story for Jayce to have his romantic feelings towards Mel and/or Viktor. Just no sex. No big deal. He'd be asexual for the sake of simply, being asexual.

I am one of many disabled people who's seen so much of myself in Viktor's character. Which is honeslty quite rare. Yes, the ace community has a significant track record of bad representation, or even none at all. But so does the disabled community. We're in this together. I understand that seeing so much hate against this decision without the context of why it's in such bad taste is incredibly hurtful for the asexual community. But this arguement isn't all acephobia. It's ableism too. I've seen so many other disabled acespec people agreeing that Viktor's aceness is disrespectful to both communities and it's been really touching to see. We're in this together. 

So, like all things in fandom, don't take it too close to heart. If you're ace and you see yourself in Viktor being ace, then that's perfectly fine. If you're disabled and are both empowered and horny by the idea of Viktor topping Jayce, hell yeah. You do you. Someone is always going to be upset and offended and very very loud about something. But never let that affect the way you choose to interpret your favs. The word of one man is not gospel to an entire fandom, no matter how important he may be.

And, frankly, I'm not going to touch the whole "oh he only said it bc he's homophobic and wants to ruin jayvik" because I do suspect that's just people blowing things out of proportion like the internet is want to do. And yes, there is definitely a portion of the fandom who has taken this announcement, and all the argueing, as a chance to just be blatantly acephobic. Like I said, that's the internet, it's bound to happen. Those people are arseholes, and do not deserve a say in this debate. This is for the queers and the cripples, amen. 

(Addendum: I rarely ever make big posts like this argueing about fandom stuff, but this topic in particular is very close to my heart. Plus, I seem to be one of the few people in this discussion who is in both communities and is therefore allowed to have a proper say in all this lmao. Everything I've said here is without animosity, only to educate. Feel free to add your thoughts, or let me know if you think I missed something important. Peace and love <3)

[vikki-tikki-tavii]

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬

Jinx

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Very popular and has a lot followers

Uses Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat but snap is her favorite because of all the filters.

Post on her stories multiple times a day. Post picture or videos on Instagram almost daily

Thousands of followers on Insta and TikTok, but is most popular on TikTok. Everyone’s in love with her e-girl, grunge, chaotic scientist aesthetic 🧬 (she doesn’t have as many followers on sc because she mainly uses for close friends and family)

Uses TikTok pretty often and loves to post skits w Ekko when she does.

Constantly updating bio with her favorite song lyrics which changes weekly. Her most recent one is “my friends are all annoying but we go dumb, yeah we go stupid.” (Blackbear - hot girl bummer)

Posts range from fashion try on hauls to science experiments

A lot of selfies

Responds to and likes just about every comment she receives

Emojis you’ll see constantly throughout her page: 💙🖤🧬🤪☠️👽⛓😈💣🕸 👉🏻👈🏻🥺

Username is @gett_jinxxed

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Ekko

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Moderately popular also has a lot of followers

Uses Insta and Snap mainly. Only got TikTok because of Jinx but ended using it more often because he loves to lip sync to his favorite songs

Posts somewhat consistently and they usually consist of:

Gym selfies, regular selfies (which brings in some thirsty commenters)

and edited clips of him and his friends doing tricks their skateboards 🛹

Posts more on his story than on his page.

The occasional post of him and Jinx (Speak of the devil, she loves to spam his comments. 40% of the thirst comments are from her cuz she thinks it’s funny. Says things like “oh yeah whack me with your skateboard😙😏🤣🤣” mainly making fun of the other thirst comments

Username is @bxyy-saviour

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Sky

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Page is very aesthetic

Just about every photo shares a pastel color scheme and has a sweet caption

Shares cute art and crafts + DIY ideas along with science theories and some botany here and there

Videos of her playing the piano

The occasional selfie of her and Vik with a cute filter on :3

Posts more on her story than her page. Shares clips of her and her friends. (She’s the kind of person that pretends she’s taking a picture when she’s actually recording >:3 )

Username is @sunny-sky

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Viktor

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Really doesn’t use social media much at all

mainly uses Reddit but will use Instagram from time to time.

Posts completed science/ robotic projects.

On Instagram occasionally post a picture of him with his friends, or a cute picture of him and his family.

(The first 3 people to like his posts are always Jayce, Jinx, and Sky)

Never posts a picture of just himself, there has to be at least one other person in the photo.

Post videos of him playing with his cat on his story along with bts updates on his latest project.

Keeps dms open for anyone who as any science questions. Loves helping people with their own projects.

Is actually pretty popular on Reddit. He’s everyone’s go-to for robotics questions.

Username is @machine_herald

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Jayce

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Unsurprisingly, is very popular and has a lot of followers. Posts semi frequently

And ooh boy talk about a thirsty comment section 😳

Posts include: clips of him working out, (and also giving very helpful workout tips and quick workout routines in the Instagram reels)

gym selfies, the occasional regular selfie, (which is what brings in the thirsty comments)

Science projects (which he always tags viktor in ofc)

Edit: we all know he’s a sweet mama’s boy so definitely posts a couple pictures of him and his mom :3

a bunch of couple pictures of him and Mel

Username is @golden_taliss

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Mel

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Fashion page, fashion page, fashion page-

Is very popular and has a ton of followers on Instagram

Posts fit check pictures and the occasional hair tutorial videos.

Has the best style

Surprisingly doesn’t get thirsty comments (cause she’ll delete them anyway) but gets a lot of sweet comments complimenting her

Jayce is the always the first one to like or comment on her posts. He’ll spam everyone in a while just to annoy her >:3

Posts an almost sickening amount of couple pictures of her and Jayce on her story

Has a secondary account where she posts her paintings

Username is @queenmel_merdardaaa

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Vi

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Pretty popular and has a decent amount of followers

Uses Instagram and Snapchat about the same

Sometimes does a workout video collab w/ Jayce (they’re most popular one was a 6 minute ab workout

Mainly posts fighting tips and videos of her going ham on a punching bag.

Also post workout tips on Snapchat like what foods to eat and workout plans. She tries to post them consistently but constantly forgets to.

Shares post workout selfies

Gets thirsty comments sometimes and hates them

Doesn’t post much on her Instagram story

Username is @vi_pxnches_things

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Caitlyn

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Has a sizable amount of followers but doesn’t post often

Only uses Instagram

Post videos of her at the gun range as well as tips for how to become a sharpshooter 🎯

The occasional selfie which might bring a couple thirsty comments (most of them from you know who)

Shares pictures of her and her family.

Has father daughter dates with her dad and post them in her story :3

(Headcanon this she’s an animal lover) and will post cute and funny videos of animals

Posts daily inspirational quotes on her story as well with the occasional news/political article

Username is @cupcake_cait

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