#fuck nd stevenson

[ben10shera2020]

Netflix She-Ra is like the MAGA Cult

Title: The Toxicity of the Netflix She-Ra Fandom: A Comparison to the Cult of Donald Trump Introduction: In recent years, the Netflix She-Ra fandom has gained significant attention for its divisive and toxic nature. This article aims to explore the parallels between this fandom and the cult-like following of former President Donald Trump. While fandoms are typically spaces for celebration and camaraderie, the She-Ra fandom has unfortunately devolved into a toxic environment that mirrors the characteristics of a cult. 1. Echo Chambers and Groupthink: One of the key similarities between the She-Ra fandom and the cult of Donald Trump lies in their propensity for echo chambers and groupthink. Both communities tend to isolate themselves from dissenting opinions, actively shutting down any critique or alternative perspectives. This creates an environment where individuals are discouraged from engaging in critical thinking and open dialogue, ultimately leading to the reinforcement of extreme beliefs. 2. Intolerance towards Dissent: Another striking similarity is the intolerance towards dissenting views within both the She-Ra fandom and the Trump cult. In both cases, any criticism or questioning of the prevailing narrative is met with hostility and personal attacks. This intolerance stifles healthy debate and prevents the growth and development of the community as a whole. 3. Online Harassment and Cancel Culture: The She-Ra fandom, much like the Trump cult, has exhibited a disturbing tendency towards online harassment and cancel culture. Individuals who express differing opinions or engage in perceived "problematic" behavior are often subjected to relentless bullying, doxxing, and public shaming. This toxic behavior not only creates an environment of fear but also discourages individuals from expressing their thoughts openly, further contributing to the cult-like atmosphere. 4. Blind Adoration and Hero Worship: Both the She-Ra fandom and the Trump cult display elements of blind adoration and hero worship. In the She-Ra fandom, the show's creators and cast are placed on a pedestal, with any criticism of their work seen as a personal attack. Similarly, the Trump cult idolizes their leader, often disregarding his flaws and mistakes. This unwavering devotion to a single figure or entity hinders critical thinking and promotes a dangerous "us versus them" mentality. 5. Lack of Accountability: Lastly, both the She-Ra fandom and the Trump cult exhibit a lack of accountability. When confronted with instances of toxicity or harmful behavior within their respective communities, members often deflect blame or dismiss the concerns altogether. This refusal to take responsibility perpetuates the toxic cycle and prevents meaningful change from occurring. Conclusion: While fandoms can be a source of joy and community, the Netflix She-Ra fandom has unfortunately devolved into a toxic environment that shares striking similarities with the cult of Donald Trump. The prevalence of echo chambers, intolerance towards dissent, online harassment, blind adoration, and lack of accountability all contribute to the toxic nature of these communities. It is crucial for fans to reflect on these issues and strive towards fostering a healthier and more inclusive environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful engagement. 

[gronjon44]

#Pride may be over but the gays are winning and Disney is getting their shit rocked

[doingartiguess]

Some more new FanArt for the season, as a treat 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✨❤️‍🔥

ENJOY, VILLAINS!

I did art from the animation not Stevenson’s original work not out of disrespect to anyone, I just found the animation first! But thanks to all for making me ugly cry on my couch 🫠

[fuzzyhairedfreak]

um uh uh um. so. did anyone else used to follow Nate Stevenson's D&D campaign drawings back in the day or-

[felixschaoticstuff]

Inspired by this post by @molielee (hope you like it)

So basically I'm sure ambrosius would wear white at their wedding. Also they asked Nimona to wear something elegant but she decided to make it closer to her style

[donutdisturblivball]

after rewatching nimona four times since its release (because yes, this movie is just that good), i caught a few little details that just make the whole experience so much better. so, incoming SPOILER ALERT, don’t read this if you haven’t watched the movie yet. speaking of, why the fuck haven’t you?? go watch the movie (and read the comic while you’re at it, some sites offer it for free), then come back and enjoy.

1. When the Squire gives Ballister his sword, he clearly realizes something’s wrong with it. He’s trained with it for so long that he knew that something was off just by holding it. This detail is something you wouldn’t pay much attention to when you first watch the film, but it’s there to make you realize something is a little off, especially when the Squire attempts to show him the video, but it also has plausible deniability so you could chalk it up to being something else (ie. the Squire wanting a picture with Ballister).

2. This sneaky line from this sneaky bitch.

3. Nimona tells us exactly how the movie ends. (Sorta. In a sense. The phoenix rises from the ashes and overthrows the government.)

4. You can see Nimona sneaking into the jail where Ballister is being kept.

5. Mini Ballister and Ambrosius! I think a few others have pointed this out before, but I only noticed it upon my second rewatch. (A little surprised younger Ambrosius didn’t have the Asian bob. That’s like a right of passage.)

6. Nimona’s train backstory versus her flashback.

7. During Nimona’s nightmare on the couch, she turns into a wolf, and then a cat. In her flashback, as the villagers attack her, she turns into a cat and then a wolf. It could be because having her turn into anything else would be too big for the couch, but if this is intentional, then it means Nimona was having a nightmare of that day.

8. This. Visually, the sparks are sorta similar, and in both instances, Ballister has lost something irreplaceable. I think this one might be a reach and may not be intentional, but my mind connected the two scenes and wouldn’t let go, so.

Honorable mention: the gay and trans flags above Ballister and Nimona respectively in that one scene. iykyk. I didn’t add it because 1. I think many other people have brought it up and 2. the mobile app is limiting me to 10 images. Anyway, I love this movie and its comic SO much and I’m so glad that it made it to our screens from the box of scrapped movies that could have been great if people (namely, executives) gave them a chance. There is so much love, care, and passion put into this movie, and you can really sense that this was made for its audience and its author, for its story and not only for the money it could make. This movie is metal as fuck, so GO STREAM IT!!

[cowboycomics]

haters mad i can experience the joys of fatherhood

[shitslikethis]

finally watched nimona (had the comic for years so i figured no rush) and i was struck by how different certain elements lept out in a new medium…. the one thing that hit harder in animation: she’s literally just a kid.

okay, yes, “she’s” a 1000 year old eldritch horror with no gender all the genders who bites people and commits crimes to alleviate boredom but as someone who works with kids i assure you, that’s literally all children at default settings

it just hurt so much (but in a cathartic way) to see the flashback where the townspeople turn on nimona and i just kept thinking she’s just a kid. she was just a kid. SHES JUST A KID!

(and think the obvious use of gendered pronouns there is a clear sign that this is not totally about nimona)

and then to see the “monster unleashed” sequences where the “monster” in question (or what i’m going to call the shadow form) is made from all of nimonas pain and grief and rage…..

the shadow form is harmless on its own. it has no teeth or claws. it’s voice mimics a whale call. a mourning, crooning noise, not a roar or a snarl. the destructive capacity is in its reaction, in the pain that rejection and humiliation and persecution has caused it.

as much as i relate to nimona more often through the “socialized girl child” and “queer child in a religious family” concepts within the film and book….. i’ve never seen myself so strongly as i did in the scene where nimona becomes the shadow form. the pressurized roar of grief and loss that they let out right before… i know that sound.

[phansterdam]

Nimona (2023) - dir. Nick Bruno & Troy Quane

[sir-ballister-boldheart]

Reminder that they nominated fucking Wish and not Nimona

[jay-wasstuff]

Not arguing with a man with big brown eyes, whatever you say beautiful 🥰

[yea-baiyi]

what if i wrote an essay about how the way the nimona movie is in conversation with the original comic. about the shift in dynamic between ballister and nimona from gen x-millennial to millennial-gen z. how the themes and conflicts explored in the story were changed as a result. and how every aspect of the movie was painstakingly adapted to perfectly communicate the new perspective and message. what if.

[elliottjpg]

A gift for my partner, who infected me with Nimona brainrot. I am in pain and everything hurts. Have some homoerotic nemesises. eses. zis.

Please read the comic 🙏

[magnus-rhymes-with-swagness]

hi yeah so to this day i’m still thinking about the direct aftermath of the betrayal. about how we still don’t know exactly what happened - maybe the movie will give us some backstory! obviously we know the long-term effects of it, but what happened directly after the button was pushed? like did ambrosius realize what he’d done at first? was there instant horror and regret the moment it happened? or did it take a moment to register that he’d blown off ballister’s arm?

and how long did it take ambrosius to realize that the worst mistake of his life had been by design, planned all along? how long before he realized it was never really his fault, but rather the director’s? was it right after he’d stood up in the arena only to find that ballister was still on the ground, or was it a slow reconciliation with the truth that stretched across years?

and about the feud/breakup itself, too - how much of it was pushed by the director and the news, and how much was it ballister himself, rightly angry that he’d been betrayed? how many times did ambrosius try to tell ballister it was an accident before it became clear ballister didn’t believe him, and how many times after that was he just repeating himself over and over? did he ever mention that he’d tried to help, that he’d seen the spreading pool of blood and tried to rush over, only to be held back? did anybody ever find out that beneath the triumphant, untouchable king’s champion was a scared and bitter young knight, forever regretting something that was out of his control from the very beginning? that the price of his victory was so, so much higher than a broken lance and an arm?

what would it feel like, i wonder, to be a golden boy on a pedestal, exalted as a hero but despised by the person who mattered most to you? to be rewarded with fame and glory and a statue in the town square for something you never even meant to do, something that ruined everything? to be celebrated for the worst thing you ever did, crowned king’s champion and gilded in the eyes of the whole kingdom but knowing their approval means nothing compared to the love of the person you’d hurt, someone you’ll probably never get back again because why would you after what you’d done? to get everything you’d ever thought you wanted, at the expense of the one person who mattered most?

[skyderman]

nimona is such a beautiful movie about unflinching trans joy and queer as in fuck you. and also fuck the police.

as someone who isn’t familiar with the source material i was pleasantly surprised and nearly cried at the end

[silentfoxproductions]

HOLY SHIT THE AUTHOR OF NIMONA MADE LUMBERJANES WHICH WAS BABY US'S QUEER AWAKENING. ITS ALL COMING TOGETHER

Thank you ND Stevenson. Thank you.