#and learn to distinguish between 'i see these parallels and think they're cool' and 'i see these parallels therefore they're real'
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Is it a hidden clue in the text, or are the writers just not that deep?
#like don't get me wrong#i love analyzing media#and fan theories are wonderful etc etc#and obviously a reading that is not intended by the author can often still be well supported by evidence from the text#but sometimes i see people doing textual analysis as if it's going to influence the outcome of future seasons or whatever#and it's just like . . . baby these hacks are not worth your time and energy#you are just going to break your own heart#i genuinely think most television and movies are not nearly as carefully crafted as people want to believe they are#the mystery box approach to storytelling strikes again i guess#i really think that style of storytelling has done incalculable damage to media and also i am realizing to fan engagement with media#i don't know how to tell you they are not doing all of this on purpose#like yes there are lots of people out there writing intricately plotted stories where everything connects in a mindblowing way#but a lot of people are hacks who think they're smarter than they are#and it will really improve your life to learn the difference#and be discerning about what you put your emotional energy into#and learn to distinguish between 'i see these parallels and think they're cool' and 'i see these parallels therefore they're real'#anyway this has been a psa that nobody asked#hopefully it's a psa that nobody following me needed either
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