#i thought this was an enjoyable mix of essay fandom and simp fandom

[jacks-the-flower]

there's something people need to understand about what makes daemon targaryen, and other similar dark characters, so attractive to so many; he represents literally the direct opposite of what our current lifestyle offers. we generally have to deal with the rigidity of a job and a strict routine to follow - daemon just doesn't. he sees those kind of responsibilities and says fuck that i'm gonna do what i want, when i want to do it; going to the brothels, not showing up for courtly things. not only that, he represents the direct opposite of our societal misogyny. we experience men who are amazing people to the world, and wife beaters at home with little respect for women and possibly people of color; this guy is literally a homicidal maniac on a good day, but cares very deeply for his family and holds high respect for the others that he deems worthy; regardless of gender or class. he respects the hell out of rhaenyra and even laena, but also for ser harrold and mysaria. he understands the constraint of one's class, being the second son yet vying for the throne, and judges everyone to be disposable (for lack of a better word here) on the same level. he values human life more fairly, if lowly in comparison to his love for his family.

so yes he is quite attractive to us, we're people bound by the constraints we have crafted within society, but he's also just hot. like have you seen matt smith, man may not have common "attractive" features (his hair however-), but he just exudes confidence and charm. again. hot.