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parentsday · 9 months ago

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Hiii! Since you asked about headcanons/analysis stuff:

There's a common interpretation on the fandom about Max's treatment of David in the early episodes coming, at least partially, from trust issues regarding adults/authority figures. And I've seen push back against it, too. People who say it's just because David is annoyingly positive. Nothing else.

And sure, I can see that. But Nikki also acts in a cheerful manner and mostly enjoys camp, and Max doesn't treat her with the level of rudeness he treated David in season one. This could be due to her being his little partner in crime, but idk. I always interpreted it as him thinking that David is some fake nice adult who will just let him down if he allows it.

And, while I was thinking about this, I realized how this interpretation of Max's behaviour towards David adds another heartbreaking layer to Parents day.

Max's perception of David started changing after Order of the sparrow, specifically after the "Somebody fucking has to" moment. For just a moment, the annoying, overly positive persona drops, and Max is able to see a nuanced human being. And it's clear that he starts understanding David a little more, because in Cult camp (literally the next episode), he allows himself to be brainwashed and trusts that David will save the camp (btw, we as a fandom don’t talk about this aspect of this episode enough).

So yeah, his perception of David changes for the better.

But then, parents day happens.

And David spends most of the episode being an absolute jerk, even if he doesn't realize it.

He pushes SO HARD to try and make the day perfect, basically ignores Max when he states that his parents aren't coming, gets way too serious about playing the role of Max's dad for the day, forces Max into the activities and then, at the end of a day that was already shitty for Max, he yells at him.

I think the context of Max's opinion on David finnaly becoming more positive makes this episode so much sadder.

Because it ceases to be just about Max's neglectful parents.

Now it's also about the closest thing he has to a trustworthy adult making him uncomfortable, ignoring his feelings and then yelling at him and telling him that he "has a bad attitude" and "brings everyone else down instead of trying just a little bit to have fun".

(Which are things he must have heard from adults before, if he behaves the way he does at camp in school and other places)

Remember in Friends like these when he said "Life's just one dissapointment after another. I can't belive I let myself forget it"? I think he might have had the same train of thought here: "I can't believe I let myself forget David is an asshole that only cares about impressing Campbell and making this stupid camp look good". Or: "I can't believe I let myself forget that every single adult thinks I'm a bad kid and a lost cause."

And I know it gets fixed quickly, with David apologizing shortly after, but still. I think the idea of Max being dissapointed at David in Parents day, even if it was just for some moments, is so good.

I also think this is the episode that comfirms to Max that David is genuinely a good person trying his best. He spent the entire day having to think about the fact that his parents suck, and then there's David, who is kind, apologizes for upsetting him and takes him to eat pizza and have a little heartfelt talk.

When was the last time his parents apologized to him, or cared about what he wanted/needed, or talked to him so gently?

The contrast between his parents and David is so big, and I think that's what makes Max finnaly go "Yeah, this guy isn't actually that bad."

(Sorry for rambling, omg.)

hi first of all thank u for an ask and such insightful one at it too !! this was an incredibly pleasant read and a lot of the stuff you say i personally find very good analysis of the show and agree with, however i do have some stuff to say abt it soo here we go ^-^ (this will be a long one so sorry about this in advance)

as i said in some previous reply, max is an incredibly peculiar guy when it comes to the way this show treats his trauma and the way he himself behaves as a result of it, and that’s by design! a lot of the thing he says and does in the first two seasons when it comes to david are there for reasons of narrative set up, and are later masterfully recontextualized by parents day later, leaving very little room for interpretation when it comes to how and why he operates. im gonna go out on a limb and say that i don’t think it’s a stretch to assume that most of his actions towards david in the early show stem from the childish born-from-trauma need for attention and also from his need for societal reinforcement of his own ego’s right to exist. when it comes to the first one i see most people agree (bc it’s a basic child psychology fact), but turn their noses in reference to the second one.

contrary to popular belief, max being in need of constant affirmation that he, as a person with little self value, deserves to exist next to other people is something that we see examples of constantly and is not a terrible part of his character that needs to be ignored. max is a neglect victim who from our knowledge is given very little attention by his parents, as a result of it he is a pessimistic asshole kid whose ego suffers from the very thing that made it this way. its in his strained relationship with nikki and neil, its in him arguing with david to put himself in the position of an adult, its him putting himself above others when it’s not needed and its in him putting his own egos safety first when time comes to accept that things are moving forward (two final episodes from both s3 and s4 are good examples of this). its not an inherently positive trait, but it is one okay for him to have by the virtue of being a young abused child with no support system, and denying it will leave him devoid of this characterization. in freudian (ugh) terms, we cannot separate his character’s superego from his id in a way that won’t harm the way he was intentionally written. Id, ego and superego are all influenced by our relationship with our parents, the amount of nurturing of a child's emotional and psychological needs parents does will result in the child’s psychological state forming a certain way, max as a character who is heavily reliant of his lackluster relationship with his parents is not devoid of this and it affects his relationship with david too. and the reason i’m saying all of this is exactly due to this.

david, when put in most simple terms, is a character who’s an adult figure present and mature enough in max’s current social position that it allows him to treat max as a child, something max is not used to. not used to to such an extent that it puts a strain on his ego in the process. david feeds his need for any form of attention, positive or not, just as much as he clips away at max’s need to be seen as socially important and in a position of an adult. it’s arguable if both of these are good or not but the main thing they are in relation to is obvious: max feels that being an adult who meets both of his psychological needs in ways that are unfamiliar to him makes david an untrustworthy person, thats exactly where you interpretation comes in clutch.

max and his behavior towards david cannot be separated from david being an adult, that is made clear with the way he treats nikki as an equal just because she is a person his age, despite her sharing a lot of david’s traits. going through the episodes you mentioned, order of the sparrow episode lets max see david perspective for the very first time. max is allowed to peek into the reason why david acts the way he does, however it alone doesn’t make him see david in a good light, if anything it makes him appear genuine in his actions. it also lets max have something for david that he didn’t have before: trust. it ends up being used in cult camp as a confirmation of it being something david can live up to (you are absolutely right, we really don’t talk abt this episode and it’s narrative weight enough). all of this has been adding onto the way max himself perceives david, parents day, however, lets both of them internalize the sentiment of mutual understanding towards each other together. parents day does this by lampshading max and david parallelism, making this whole episode consist of max seeing his parents in david just as much as david sees himself in max through the whole show and putting them in each others shoes by the end of it. the episode ends with david choosing max as a priority, he is still acting selfishly (once again david is an asshole) but choosing to do so towards max because the situation allows him to understand max the way s1 finale let max understand him. and with the final turning point in their dynamic, max understands that both his ego and need for attention can exist without them being reinforced by an adult treating him like he is an adult too. max was chosen as a priority for the very first time and that alone made him feel of more value than the treatment he initially yearned for would have. above all else parents day makes max see david as someone he can look up to as a person in emotional way, not only in a life or death situations, the shot of david from his perspective in the end making sure that we don’t miss it.

most of this is not me disagreeing with you, on the opposite i think a lot of the arguments you make are nice and are mindful interaction with the media. gold star for enjoying meta analysis to both of us i guess ⭐️. my main problem is, however, the fact that using all of this to basically say ‘maxs parents suck so he has a distain for david because of it’ is a heavy oversimplification that you somehow go against in your initial statement too and that i, personally, just don’t enjoy. this alone does not make your interpretation wrong though, if anything just reinforces your general idea into a more concrete argument rather than a collection of bits and pieces of evidence pointing to it. hope all of this made sense

tldr; man idk no summing up this one as to not take away from the overall statement im making with this. read the post 🫶

#nightmare #camp camp #this is looooong sorry op im a yapper at heart #this ask made me pace around in a break room like a crazy person hope u are happy 😒 <- slash positive #i didn’t talk a lot abt the post parents day stuff u mentioned simply bc idk what to add onto it u hit that one on the head lol #allowed myself to dadvid out here a little hope u don’t mind #also im so fucking sorry i mentioned freud again this man is the shit sometimes send the flood #max cc #david cc #dadvid #in a way

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justasmalltowngirl66 · 3 days ago

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(Hello beautiful people,I just wanna say thank you so much for your support on my first post it means the world to me,so thank you. Enjoy this post, and have a good day/night. Love you xx)

A Love Beyond the Woods

Crystal Lake was quiet, save for the rustle of the trees and the faint whispers of the wind. In the midst of this serene wilderness stood Jason Voorhees, a towering figure of legend, feared by many. But to you, he was more than the shadow that loomed over campfire tales. He was Jason—your Jason.

How It Began

You weren’t like the others who stumbled upon Camp Crystal Lake with loud music and reckless abandon. You came seeking solitude, hoping the quiet might help you heal from your own scars. When you first encountered Jason, it was terrifying, but something in your demeanor gave him pause. You didn’t scream. You didn’t run. Instead, you stood your ground, whispering, "I don’t want to hurt you." Those words broke through the anger and loneliness that had consumed him for years.

Jason didn’t speak, but his actions told you everything. When he lowered his weapon and simply stared at you, it was the beginning of something neither of you could have anticipated.

Headcanons About Your Relationship

1. Jason’s Protective Nature

Jason is fiercely protective of you. Anyone who dares come near the camp with harmful intent is swiftly dealt with. But with you, his rough exterior softens. He ensures you’re always safe, often shadowing you silently when you wander near the woods.

2. Communication Without Words

Though Jason doesn’t speak, the two of you developed a unique form of communication. Simple gestures—pointing, nodding, or even the way he tilts his head—speak volumes. Sometimes, you’d write notes to him, and though his reading was slow, he’d cherish every word.

3. Quiet Affection

Jason isn’t one for grand displays of affection, but his actions are tender. He’ll leave small gifts for you: a cluster of wildflowers, a smooth stone he found by the lake, or even an old trinket unearthed from the campgrounds.

4. Healing Together

Both of you carry scars—yours visible, his hidden beneath the mask. But being together brings a sense of peace neither of you knew you needed. On quiet nights, you’d sit by the lake, your hand resting lightly on his. Even in silence, there’s a profound connection.

5. Cooking and Domesticity

Though Jason doesn’t need much to survive, he’ll occasionally bring fresh fish from the lake or small game from the woods. You’d cook meals for the two of you, and he’d watch intently, fascinated by the process. Seeing him tilt his head as he tries new food always makes you smile.

6. Soft Moments

Jason has a softer side he rarely shows. Once, you caught him holding a small rabbit in his massive hands, gently petting it. He froze when he noticed you, but when you smiled, he relaxed, letting the rabbit go.

7. Your Influence on Him

You’ve shown Jason that not everyone is out to harm him. Over time, he’s become less aggressive toward strangers who aren’t causing trouble, though he’s still wary. You’re the only one who’s managed to calm the storm inside him.

8. Nightmares and Comfort

Sometimes, Jason’s past haunts him. On those nights, he’d thrash in his makeshift bed, and you’d sit beside him, softly whispering reassurances. Your presence always seemed to ease his torment.

One evening, as the sun set over Crystal Lake, painting the water in hues of gold and crimson, Jason approached you with something in his hands. It was a crude, handmade bracelet—twine and small beads he must’ve found around the camp. He held it out to you, his head slightly bowed, as if unsure of your reaction.

Your heart swelled. Sliding it onto your wrist, you smiled up at him. “It’s perfect, Jason. Thank you.”

Though he didn’t speak, the way his shoulders relaxed and his gaze softened told you everything. In his own way, he was telling you he cared.

Life with Jason wasn’t conventional, but it was yours. And in the quiet, away from the world’s judgment, you found a love as deep and enduring as the woods themselves.

(I hope you've enjoyed this, Jason voorhees x reader post,bye-bye xx)

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