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Don't you just hate it when you look in the mirror and don't recognize yourself?

Dear Disney,

I'm not sure how to get in touch with you guys directly, so I'm hoping this will somehow make it's way to you for a good reason.

I'm a 24 year old adult male with some mental and emotional issues and I'm writing to you about your decision to cancel Dana Terrace's cartoon: The Owl House. From what I've read, you've chosen to cancel it but have allowed 3 or 4 more 44 minute specials before ending the show for not fitting the brand and the viewer audience being slightly older than anticipated. With all my heart, please reconsider.

Yes, I will agree that the fandom for The Owl House is a slightly older age group, but there are some of us who find true comfort and peace along with interest and curiosity in watching the new cartoons being released now days. It's interesting to see them change from the ones I grew up with, where nothing major happened with testing real-world boundaries like same-sex couples or family loss.

Speaking of which, is that what doesn't fit your brand? I know there is still quite a lot of disapproval with showing same-sex marriage or couples on cartoons, but why is that? Why not teach kids that love is love no matter what gender you are or how you identify? It could help teach them lessons and normalize same-sex marriage/couples from a young age and view it as no different when seeing it in person growing up and accepting people for who they truly are.

Throughout the years, many cartoons have tried to show same-sex couples, such as: Cartoon Network's- Steven Universe created by: Rebecca Sugar, and Adventure Time created by: Pendleton Ward, who were quickly shut down and had their shows cancelled. Both those shows were another comfort for me, personally, and a lot of my friends as well. Cartoon Network also faced some backlash from it's fans for doing that to the shows. However, Nickelodeon's: The Loud House created by: Chris Savino, has been featuring two married men with a son and is still going strong, and the fans of the network really appreciate it. Another worthy note is a commercial produced by the soup brand: Campbell's. In 2015 they released a commercial featuring two Dad's feeding their son some soup. Although the company did face some backlash for it, they stuck by it and defended it because, well, let's admit it, that's what right.

So, Disney, I'm asking you to please rethink your decision on canceling The Owl House. Please stand on the right side of history by letting this great show continue on with it's cannon gay girlfriends, use of all different pronouns, and great storyline. You would be making so many people happy and helping teach the next generation about normalizing all types of love.

Thank you for hearing me out.

Sincerely, a big fan.

since some of yall (mostly racist white people and c**ns) got upset with me the other day about supporting black fanfiction writers, i decided to explain to you all about why i said what i said. 

You are not pro-choice if you exclude trans men, AFAB nonbinary people, and intersex people from your pro-choice talking points. Reproductive rights and bodily autonomy are for everyone.

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do you ever think it's so strange that people can't read your thoughts like bruh im thinking so loudly

Bad queer character tropes that Heartstopper subverts:

- Queer character says/does homophobic things to repress their feelings and protect their straight image: Nick is confused about his sexuality, but he never turns to homophobia or toxic masculine behavior in order to ward off rumors about his sexuality

- Queer character breaks up with partner because they're closeted: Charlie breaks things off with Ben because he doesn't actually care about Charlie and is emotionally abusive, not because Ben is in the closet. When Nick and Charlie start dating, Charlie respects Nick's desire to keep things a secret for the meantime.

- Queer character is "flamboyant" or displays "effeminate" or "tomboyish" traits: Ironically, Tao (the "token straight friend") is the most "extra" and flamboyant character. Additionally, Nick's interest in traditionally masculine activities such as rugby does not preclude him from being queer.

- Someone catches queer couple being intimate and outs them to everyone: Isaac walks in on an affectionate moment between Nick and Charlie but never says anything about it, even if he can detect the attraction between the two of them. No one walks in on Charlie and Nick sharing their first kiss in public at the bowling alley. They can just enjoy the moment together!

- Queer character pretends or tries to be straight by dating someone of the opposite gender: While Ben does fit this trope, Nick subverts it when he cancels his date with Imogen and tells her that he doesn't have romantic feelings for her. And contrary to expectations that Imogen might be jealous and retaliate in some way, she accepts that Nick doesn't like her and appears to be supportive of his relationship with Charlie at the end of the show.

- Parents reject their child when they come out: Charlie's parents are seen being supportive of him and expressing concern about potential bullying. When Nick comes out to his mum, she is completely accepting, telling him she loves him, hugging him, and apologizing for saying anything that made it difficult to confide in her.

- Female characters kiss for the enjoyment of male characters: When Nick sees Tara and Darcy kiss at Harry's party, he is empowered to pursue his own feelings for Charlie and be himself. He doesn't objectify or fetishize them in any way.

- Trans characters can't be in straight relationships: Tao and Elle clearly have feelings for each other, and her being trans doesn't matter in the slightest!

- Queer character signals acceptance of their identity through dramatic public announcement: Nick could have done this by kissing Charlie in front of all the other students after running off the field during Sports Day, but instead, his moments of self-acceptance are quiet, intimate celebrations (e.g., Nick telling Charlie he is "definitely bisexual" and saying "Oh my god, I like you so much. And I love liking you" to Charlie on their beach date)

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