#for example stella

[yumeyleo]

leo/need more like donatello/want.....man im dogshit at jokes

[psychotrenny]

While "Leftism" is a useful enough shorthand to describe a general tendency within a specific political context, it means absolutely nothing on it's own. Like you can use it when you want to quickly and broadly place something as "progressive", advocating more rapid and radical social changes in order to progress society away from its current set of contradictions. This has meaning when you can contrast it with "rightists", who could (depending on the specific context) seek more incremental change, preservation of the status quo or a retreat to a more entrenched version of it.

There are a number of ways in which one could employ these terms too. Like you could use it to describe those who exhibit these tendencies within a broader group or organisation, such as calling Bernie Sanders part of the "left wing" of the contemporary US DP while Leon Trotsky was a "leftist" within the CPSU of the mid 1920s. It could also describe individuals or organisations within a broader milieu (such as a nation's political scene); Noam Chomsky and Michael Parenti are both broadly "leftist" thinkers of the 21st century USA while the GPUS and PSL are both "leftist" parties within the same context.

As you can see from these wildly varying examples, terms like "leftists" are inherently vague and not always useful. A lot of examples of what people call "leftist infighting" are groups with inherently irreconcilable ideologies that just happen to fall, under current conditions, within the same broad political tendency; it makes no sense to talk as though that sort of "left unity" is inherently desirable or even possible. And "Leftism" certainly isn't an ideology in of itself, but merely a way of classifying them. Your ideology can make you a "Leftist", but "Leftism" cannot be your ideology.

[blitzsicedcoffee]

Might be a Controversial take but I don't have a character I "hate" in Helluva Boss. Of course I have ones I dislike as people, (Paimon, Stella, Striker, Crimson, the ush). But none of them I hate as concepts of characters.

One, because they play important parts in shaping other characters and driving plot, which otherwise, we'd never see Blorbos happy if they don't go through shit.

Two, because they're more realistic than we think. Sometimes, there are people like Stella that act the way they do because of the way they grew up and how they take it out on others. There are people that are as evil, abusive and uncaring as Paimon. There are people that are as determined, prideful, and spiteful as Striker. There are people as controlling and domineering in their families as Crimson.

Sure they might be exaggerated, any cartoon is gonna be. But they're realistic to what people go through at the hands of people that are similar in real life.

[linniegator]

If Stella Helluvaboss was a gay male character we would get her side of the story, positive relationship with her daughter and a narrative that would make her more sympathetic but since she is a boring woman character (yucky) in a vivziepop story we will get none of that ❤️‍🔥

[princessfroslass]

Honestly, I really want the Husk-Alastor dynamic to be explored completely differently than the Val-Angel one.

Not only because, well, originality lmao and because let's face it, Alastor is a fan favorite. He is THE favorite of the creator, and the one that sells the most merch. His huge scene with his slave in episode 5 wasn't really about Husk, but about HIM. Showing how he has his secrets and how scary he can be. Husk is left shaking and visibly traumatized on the floor and in the next scene he is with the guys eating popcorn and seeing how Alastor kicked Mimzy out is seen as his "vindication". In Finale we have this little moment where him and Lucifer are comically "Oh great, this guy again..." like both treat him like an annoyance. Alastor will never be vilified like Valentino is because Valentino is a villain first, a character second. Alastor is a character first, an anti-villain/villain second.

The first time we see Alastor in animated format he is shown preying on Charlie's whole televised fiasco, then he shows up, Vaggie info dumps about how DANGEROUS he is and shit.....and then Alastor sings a tune to charm Charlie in. He is not MEANT to be seen as a good guy, he is meant to be SHADY, and manipulative, and clearly our sweet naive protagonist is making an deal with the Devil. We know this guy has bad intentions, but Charlie herself open the question that if he is really unredeemable, what the hell are they doing there? It keeps you aware he is bad news, but is quite charming and could be an interesting character to explore, since his motivations are so obscure and we don't really know if he is truly unredeemable since all we have are rumors and an scene of him getting rid of the guy that attacked their hotel.

The first time we saw Valentino in animated format he was sexually assaulting his employee.... yeah, is very clear the show is point-blank telling you this guy is NEVER seeing the pearly gates, there is no point in even bringing the question up, what matters on this story is not him, but how Angel copes.

Hazbin has the subtly of a frying pan to the face. Alastor LIVES in the same space as Husk, if they were meant to be a Valangel 2.0 Husk wouldn't be allowed to say shit when Alastor is in the same building other than nod and do his job. He wouldn't be able to be so vocal about it and, even if Alastor was just saving face, Husk wouldn't be so willy-nilly to have a one-to-one with him alone. Again, Hazbin has the subtly of a baseball bat to the knees, they go out of their way to show how absolutely terrified of Val Angel is, even when he stood up to him there were frames where he was visibly shaken and unsure about the whole thing (pause Val convocates the chain and ESPECIALLY after he hits him, you can see his bravado breaking) so I always found that they NEVER show Husk scared of Alastor until he literally has a chain around his neck very strange, considering they had been together for years.

So, since it's clear that Alastor will never be vilified like Val is, what can we do with this relationship? Simple, we EXPAND on it. Why is Husk perfectly chill to insult this sociopath who literally owns him to his face? Why does Alastor even keep him around rather than disappear him like he did with so many other OverLords? Was it just entertainment?.....Company? What does he GAINS from dragging Husk around? Where does Nifty fit into all this? How much does Husk knows about Alastor's shady business- what was he doing the 7 years he was disappeared?...is there any feeling of endearment among either of them? And how does this relates to Husk's past as a overlord....does he sees this as some sort of Karma? Does ALASTOR see it that way? EXPAND ON THIS SHIT-

Also, this difference could create some interesting shifts on HuskerDust dynamic. Imagine Angel, being so used to dealing with his absolute abusive of a boss/ex-boyfriend and now aware that Husk is owned by Al, is visibly confused by Husk casually talking back to Alastor. Maybe even further into their relationship he would jump all "Al he didn't mean to-" only to get promptly shrugged off. Think of how he is the one to appease Val's anger whenever is redirected to someone other than himself. Maybe they have a fall off over it cause "You have NO idea what is like to be in my place!" because- yeah, is true, their situations would be similar on the basis that they are slaves- but their relationships with their masters is completely different. Husk would wish to be given the ""freedom"" Angel gets by only being owned by Val at the studio, not UNDERSTANDING why he goes back when he lives with the princess of Hell who wouldn't doubt to protect him if his abuser came looking for him- basically, not understanding that Angel LOVES his abuser. That, like Blake Roman said, "loves the parts of him that he doesn't hate". And Angel's thoughts could go a... darker place. Let's just say that when one is so hurt, having someone that is treated the exact same way as you despite being on a similar position can be....triggering. Obviously knowing your pseudo-boyfriend isn't sexually assaulted on the daily should be a cause of relief -and it is! again, Angel is very protective of those he gives a shit about- emotions are a bitch and can be super treacherous, especially accompanied by an already explosive temper as Angel's.

But going back to the main duo-Is often interpreted that Al uses Husk to do his dirty work for him from time to time, and I think it would be interesting that if that is case, to show how Husk goes from uncaring and annoyed that Alastor is using him like this to genuinely- disgusted by it. By his old self. And how he would respond to it after like a year or so of simply bar tendering and being everyone's drunk grandfather- cause Alastor literally owns him. I think that is where he would take a more active role in getting out of his contract and even reforming, as Alastor himself spirals.

I find the Valangerl dynamic very interesting cause it's very clearly an abusive couple from the get-go, so now that we know that Valentino is an irredeemable piece of shit, what does this subplot tell us about Angel's character? That he is a man so starved for love that abuse can taste like it, he is VERY aware is destroying him- but thinks is all he has, just like the drugs that killed him in the first place. How did he got to that point? Angel is very clearly street smarts, he comes from a mafia of all things and had been in Hell for over 3 decades before Val even died, how he got the point of trusting someone he gave HIS SOUL for is what is really interesting about this dynamic. The before, the during....the after. The balance of hatred and love, the obsession, all. And how the only thing keeping an horrible person for ruining someone they once proclaimed love to....is power (look how Val is seen as a pathetic man child whenever he is with Vox and Velvet, his equals, compared to how he is seen by Angel. A literal shadow with glowing red eyes that towers over him)

What makes Al and Husk's dynamic interesting is what it can tells us about how their view of their world through men that are both on the highest and lower of Hell's Sinner chain. Of how while Alastor's situation made him more obsessive, more controlling and yes, more abusive -cause I am not about to brush THAT scene under the rug just because it seems to be an isolated incident- Husk just grew numb to it. He doesn't care anymore, just do whatever he is told to while complaining and drinking the whole way, but eventually is welcomed onto this new family, changes his ways, all the good stuff....

Hell, wouldn't it be hella interesting if it was HUSK who kickstarted an hypothetical Alastor's redemption arc? Kinda of how Verosika was the one that truly made Blitz aware of his behavior in HB. And like in that show is not that they become FRIENDS or anything just- Husk is allowed to go and do his life with the person he loves and the friends he made, while Alastor is left alone staring at nothing and Thinking(tm)

[iceaura39]

The holy trinity of "they're definitely hate sinks within the context of their stories, but the fact that they were written that way in the first place is problematic".

[just-a-little-anxious]

My favourite thing about Helluva Boss is how i've seen the 'it's hell' argument used by both helluva boss fans, and people critical of the show.

When people who are critical complain about characters and talk about how some characters are evil for no reason, fans will say 'it's hell, what do you expect? the characters are supposed to be evil'

But then fans will be angry at evil characters themselves and hate them, and you can say 'well, she's from hell, right? What do you expect?'

It's just that i've never seen two groups of people fighting each others' opinions with the same argument. it's so fascinating and i love it.

[sailingfireshipz]

The fact that Stella may never know what Mouch did on her behalf is so poetic 🥹

Remember when Stella rallied the troops to save Pelhams job!? Stella is a great LEADER & it's a shame Damon didn't take the time to actually be coachable. He would have learned just as much from Stella about being a great FF & leader as he would from Kelly.

[batfamfucker]

Appreciation post for 'girly girl' characters and/or shows that celebrate traditionally feminine things that girls and women are shamed for.

Characters on this list that love makeup, fashion, hair, etc. Characters that are still written as strong, intelligent, brave, etc. That told young girls that these interests are valid, they are not lesser interests. Being feminine and liking traditionally feminine things does not make them weak.

[lucent-nargacuga]

I honestly must thank you, since you're the one responsible for me practicing drawing bigger bodies (fat) ever since you said concerns about it once, so I saw an opportunity!

Now I feel very happy with my Dedede and Fylass' designs!

!!! gee I didn't know I was so influential vhfhvh

I'm glad! it always makes me happy to see more diversity in characters

[dreamerdrop]

If I get attached to a character, I can promise you I've already started writing an essay in my head about why they're a CSA survivor in disturbing detail.

[psychotrenny]

While attraction to fat people is not itself fetishisation, many people sure as hell talk like it is. Like if you think a skinny woman is attractive then you can just call her hot or whatever, like that's normal; that's the default. But if you think a fat woman is attractive then most people feel obliged to start talking about how she's so "thicc" and such a "chubby mommy" and that sort of thing, describing her with whatever fucking porn categories they can think of. Then it gets even worse if you happen to be any sort of minority on top of being fat; it's takes luck to find someone who can talk about you like you're an actual person and not a walking piece of fetish fuel

[hazbinbossbrainrot]

Women have suffered so much they wouldn’t dare become abusive to anyone

Oh no a woman would never hit a man ever

They say men never should hit a woman

Women never have to worry about hitting people

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[enixamyram]

I hope we get some canon confirmation in the next Octavia episode, but for now:

(Feel free to reply/reblog with other ideas.)

[supernovaa-remnant]

Dream reads the journal and has a little crisis- maybe it's a handwritten poem collection Wil got somewhere? Maybe it means something totally different because of the different cultures??

While everyone else is absolutely failing at learning polish yes 😭 I can imagine the possibility of mistaking a different slavic language for polish or thinking that Wil is writing in a code xDDDD

everyone is going to tommy like "quick you and wilbur are brothers, right?? where did you grow up what language is that????" and tommy awkwardly has to reveal that he and wilbur aren't actually blood siblings and have actually only known each other for ~a year lmao

dream, like, takes a couple of the journal pages somehow ahdkjshdjsds and at some point sapnap finds him with it and becomes 100% convinced that wilbur and dream are plotting together which makes the entire server even more frantic in their attempts to figure out the language

meanwhile wilbur is, like, making collages and writing poetry (and freaking out when he realizes some pages are missing), techno is burdened with knowledge™ but finds the rest of the server's fumbling to be amusing, and dream is, like, reading the poetry every night trying to figure out what it means.

(at some point tommy & tubbo are sneaking into the community house to try and spy on dream to figure out whatever's going on, and they hear dream giggling and think it's, like, a maniacal laugh, but really dream is just flustered by wilbur's prose lmao)

[f1wags-opinions]

Prev anon fucks sake gotta realise that it's a sponsorship from a company who happens to make makeup. We gonna start gate keeping racing teams and drivers from companies who want to give them money? Like what difference does it make if the decals on the cars are makeup or technology or fucking tobacco? Truly wild take lmao???

I might be reaching but isn't that opinion trying to keep apart something that's feminine leaning like makeup and something that's perceived to be masculine leaning, like racing? Yknow, doing the very thing that is trying to be overcome, the whole separation of women from racing? Who the fuck cares if it's a makeup brand? What rules are there that stops let's say, a super rich hand bag company or a fashion company from sponsoring teams in racing? Fucks sake

I agree, but good lordt-