PIMP POST OF DOOM: SPN & J2 in the house~!
★☆★ The Promised Epic Supernatural & J² Pimp Post ★☆★
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Supernatural is an American drama/horror television series starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, brothers who hunt demons and other figures of the paranormal. The series, which is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, debuted on September 13, 2005, on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup.
My story: I watched S1 and half of S2 live as it was airing, usually freaking myself out because it was dark and I was stupid to watch by myself, in the dark. Hell, I'm pretty sure I watched a few with thyme_hawthorne and we still ended up scared silly. Bloody Mary was freaky as fuck, okay? But then I got distracted by other things, like Ouran and Hikago, and then kpop... Since January of this year though, I've gotten back into lurking actively in the fandom because, omg, there is so much good longfic. I am always a sucker for fanworks. That eventually led me to start keeping up with the show again, at least spoilerwise. I still don't watch the show unless I know what happened and want to see for myself. It's totally possible to watch the show and not be in fandom, but it's also very possible to not watch the show and be in fandom. :3
S1 & S2 involved a lot of urban legends and were very episodic - monster of the week type deal with a background overarching plot. Since S3 onwards, however, the series took a very...apocalyptic turn. I cannot say it's my favoritee, which is why I continue not to watch the show. BUT the apocalyptic storyline means Castiel. And Castiel is amazing because he is played by Misha Collins. Why is that awesome? I will tell you!
But first...
IF ONLY SUPERNATURAL WERE A COMEDY, GUYS. I'D WATCH IT ALL THE TIME.
It's not, though. It's pretty scary and dramatic and full of angst. Seriously, seriously dark and fucked up. fading_sun_sock WANTS ME TO POINT OUT THAT IT IS CREEPY AS FUCK and a horror-show, because it is. You should not watch it at night...like I did. FML. But that's not to say it doesn't have its hilarious moments. See for yourself!
Season 2 funny moments | Season 3 funny moments (1) | Season 3 funny moments (2) | Season 3 funny moments (3) | Season 3 funny moments (4) | Season 4 funny mooments (1) | Season 4 funny moments (2) | Season 4 funny moments (3) | Season 4 funny moments (4)
Well, you can find the rest.
★ Outstanding and deserving of its own separate embedded video, however, is the episode 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book,¹ in which the writers of the show actually give a shoutout to fandom. Loving mockery of the huge Wincest contingent; how can you not love it? I loled.
Spoilery, of course. (Ignore the subs; the clip I actually wanted disallowed embedding, boo.)
¹ This refers to The Monster at the End of This Book. SPN's episode titles since S3 onwards have all been really creative, imo, and this is from someone who doesn't even watch the show regularly.
So anyway, Supernatural as a show and fandom do have a lot of problems, particularly with being misogynist - all the female characters are evil or killed off. :| So I acknowledge problems with canon - and holy shit the fandom is home to some batshit insane wank, jfc, but I lurk around for good fic and videos. That's the way to roll! It is a hugely prolific and productive fandom, which is awesome.
Here are some examples!
★☆ SUPERNATURAL VIDS ☆★
- To err on the side of caution, all are NSFW due to either lyrics or (in the Wincesty ones) graphic incest...
- Oh yeah, on that note: WARNING WARNING WARNING. Guys, in this fandom, I'm all over the gay brotherly incest. It is not some people's thing, which is totally okay. There is going to be gen stuff here but a lot of my recs will be heavily Sam/Dean as well - but those will be marked so feel free to avoid. Or give some a chance, if you feel up to it. :)
Supernatural (In My Pants)
NOTE: Sam/Dean-ish, but HILARIOUS and so worth it; original here
☆ The Worst SPN Video Ever Made
★ Supernatural Drinking Game (Hardcore Edition)
☆ Things That Make You Go "Hmmmmmmm" (NOTE: Sam/Dean-ish, but loltastic)
★ Your Warming Smile (Sam/Dean)
☆ I Want You (Sam/Dean)
★ Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (Sam/Dean)
★☆ SUPERNATURAL FIC RECS ☆★
And now for some more specific fic recs:
Gen
★ 20 Things Sam Winchester Is Not Allowed To Do by deirdre_c (PG, 900 words)
Funny with an aww moment at the end. Exactly what it says on the tin.
☆ Raise a Glass by apocalypsos (R, 1250 words)
"You'll find them soon," one of them says, "as long as you keep looking." To quote a rec: The moment of realization that hits when you get what this story is just stunning. Set post-Devil's Trap, this is beautiful, not a little painful, and very memorable.
★ Dear Dean Winchester, are you there? It's me, God. by missyjack (R, 2308 words)
This is a look at Heaven and Hell and their relationship with the Winchesters. Total crack and so funny: "God then created Dean Winchester in His image. As you might guess, God is a vain bastard."
Dean/Castiel
★ I love the bones of you by fleshflutter (PG-13, 3500 words)
I confess, I haven't yet ventured very far into Dean/Cas. I keep trying but I keep getting distracted by Sam/Dean! Anyway, so far I prefer non-AU Dean/Cas because I want to see how authors would make it work (i.e., how they would deal with Sam and the Winchesters' totally unhealthy reliance on/relationship with each other, even if it's non-sexual). This made me weep.
☆ Good Things Do Happen by trinityofone (PG, 11,000 words)
A Winchester Family Christmas, 2010. AKA, Best zombie Christmas ever! Funny and touching at the same time. This was very happy-making and a good read even outside the holiday season.
Sam/Dean
★ Two Queens by belyste (NC-17, 7000 words)
Dean tries to figure out why so many people think he and Sam are a couple. The answer is…surprising. One of the funniest Sam/Dean fics I have ever read with a fantastically spot-on and hilarious Dean voice. I love this fic so hard. But I tend to love everything by this author. Everything.
☆ American Myth by candle_beck (R, 12000 words)
The Impala gets stolen. Dean and Sam get over themselves to get it back. Crackling with energy and UST and written in a breathlessly beautiful kind of way. Gritty, tense, amazing. This author has this insane grasp of language and manages to be so creative with them in a way that is art without being pretentious or drawing away from the story. And, god, the story. I'd check out everything she writes. :)
★ Under Hill by astolat (NC-17, 9000 words)
Sam and Dean get their memories removed by mischivious elves, and think (through various clues) that they must be lovers. My favorite kind of fic has funny banter, plot, and also hot sex. This fic delivers on all counts. :D Again, reccing pretty much everything here.
☆ Second Glance by tabaqui (R, 4600 words)
John is only ever a second glance to his boys, who see each other first, always first, with little room at the edges of their vision for anybody else. Fucking breathtaking John POV on the Sam/Dean relationship. Stream-of-consciousness, tough formatting, but fucking AMAZING and more than worth the effort. God, I love this fic so hard.
★ Where Angels Fear to Tread by fools_game (PG-13, 6680 words)
Good Omens and SPN crossover! Dean is possessed by - an angel? And this angel calls on a very unlikely ally for help… The crossover I've always dreamed of because, damn, more people should appreciate Good Omens. Very funny and very good voices. Some C/A, some S/D, but mostly read for the funny concept.
☆ The Incestuous Courtship of the Antichrist's Bride by fleshflutter (NC-17, 48000 words)
Sam is trying to become the Antichrist in order to save the world. He has a small army of angels and demons, he has an adoring cult, he has a work of prophecy by Jack Kerouac, and he has Dean. Things are going pretty well until he accidentally signs Dean up as his Beloved Consort, a role that requires sex with the Antichrist on an altar. And that's when things stop going pretty well. Also, the soundtrack to the Apocalypse sucks. Oh my god, this is so funny it hurts. Drop everything and read this immediately - lengthy, plotty, awesome characterizations, touches of angst and schmoop thrown on top of the funny and the hot. This is one of my favorite fandom rereads whenever I'm tired or burned out. Fleshflutter seriously, seriously blows my mind every single time. She's the most tagged author on my delicious bookmarks because I actually am entirely blown away by everything. she. writes.
★ Stopped at the Crossroads by dark_reaction (PG-13, 6000 words)
There are no demons, only night terrors. There are no funerals, only family in-fighting. What would Sam and Dean be like in a world without demons? Partly AU. Um, so much yes. To see an alternate reality of how Sam and Dean might have grown up if their family had been alive and "normal". How they might have turned out and how they might be the same as we know them, and how they might be different. Gorgeous stuff.
☆ Green and Gamboge by sevenfists (R, 5800 words)
Dean, of course, teaches the gremlins how to talk. Crack. So so so so so funny, so wrong, and yet so right. Hilarious and fun and sexy. Also reccing basically everything this author writes. So much to love here, you guys.
There is also a ton of hilarious trope fics here, all of which are done awesomely: genderswap, bodyswap, aliens-made-them-do-it, wingfic, amnesiafic, and so on. I love a huge fandom. *_____*
★☆ SUPERNATURAL ET. AL. ☆★
More info on SPN here: http://www.supernatural.tv/
Or just start following any of the five gazillion LJ comms dedicated to them. :) Slash or gen or otherwise themed! I really like spnroundtable actually - it covers everything from slash to het to gen, lots of different themes, fic recs, art and vid recs, and interesting meta/discussion posts. Take a look!
But really, the #1 reason to follow Supernatural is?
MISHA COLLINS.
Misha plays Castiel and we all love him. Why? Well, take a look at his twitter.
A tiny recent sample of some of his tweets: mishacollins I almost forgot our anniversary. This account was opened 1 year ago today. Ah the memories... The wars with Mr. Twitter, the pony sushi..
mishacollins Traditionally a 1st anniversary gift is made from paper-If u print the following that's your paper gift from me: http://tinyurl.com/23hrf3d
mishacollins I couldn't help but notice none of you got me a gift. I'm sure you were busy, but even something small would've been nice. Maybe next year.
mishacollins Those you who have offered up your virginity as a gift, while very gracious, i think the 1st year anniversary is way too soon for that.
mishacollins While we're celebrating, it's statistically likely that 155 of you were born on this day... Happy birthday! (& congrats on the new tattoos.)
Or listen to him talk (mild Castiel spoilers for 5.22).
WHY IS HE SO FUNNY? WHY IS HE LIKE THIS? I don't know but I know I enjoy it. I'll be your minion any day, Misha.
And now for the epic J2 pimp because I love them possibly even more. *___*
JENSEN ACKLES Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978 in Dallas, TX) is an American actor. He is notable for his television roles as Eric Brady in Days of our Lives which earned him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations, as Alec/X5-494 in Dark Angel, and as Jason Teague in Smallville. Ackles appears as Dean Winchester on the CW television series Supernatural starring alongside Jared Padalecki.
JENSEN IS 6'1" (185.4cm). He just looks short next to Jared.
He plays guitar and he sings. He enjoys golfing and horseback riding. He used to play lacrosse in high school. Is this starting to sound like a personal ad yet?
WHY YOU SHOULD ALSO LOVE JENSEN ACKLES.
JARED PADALECKI Jared Tristan Padalecki (born July 19, 1982 in San Antonio, TX) is an American actor. He grew up in Texas and came to fame in the early 2000s after appearing on the television series Gilmore Girls as well as in several Hollywood films, including New York Minute and House of Wax. Padalecki is best known for his role as Sam Winchester on the CW television series Supernatural starring alongside Jensen Ackles.
JARED IS 6'4" (193cm). HE IS A GIANT. But you know what they say about big hands and big feet...
He has two dogs named Harley and Sadie. He is lactose intolerant but eats ice cream anyway. He is good friends with Chad Michael Murray. LOL.
I love them both, seriously, but I am so stupid over Jensen Ackles that 2naonh3_cl2 probably still hasn't stopped laughing at me. You mention him at all and my voice jumps two octaves while I fangirl him like a twelve-year-old. :') Nom nom nom.
But why love these actors? You gotta see 'em action, okay? The basis of any RPS ship is their real life friendship, and J2 has that in spades. Buckets. Hell, bulldozer-loads. They are past BFF territory and something much closer to (as swingingstars puts it) HETEROSEXUAL LIFE PARTNERS, BITCHES. ♥
So let's start with videos.
★☆ J2 VIDS ☆★
Take a look at the SPN Gag Reels:
Season 1
Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4
Interviews! Omg the interviews. They are both so disgustingly snarky and mockingly abusive.
There is more, of course, but I'll let you hunt that down on your own. For now, Imma move on the the fucking awesome con vids. J2 is at their best at conventions, imo (never having been to a con haha). Just - god, the way they interact with fans, the way they interact with each other. I could go on, but I'll just let you see for yourself:
J2 @ Chicago Con 2009
Jensen being Sam | J2 @ LA Con 2007 Breakfast | J2 @ LA Con 2009 Breakfast | The Texas Accent Y'all | Why DOES Sam keep a ruler by the bed? | Best death scene | Jensen's favorite/least favorite words | More kilts in Jensen's future? | And more!
★ So now that you've had this intro, go read the (tongue-in-cheek) Primer of their ~*~love~*~.
THEY ARE SO STUPIDLY CUTE TOGETHER AND I LOVE IT, OKAY? Just, flappy hands here at how close they are IRL and how they are total immature dorks together and how Jared calls Jensen's dad Papa Ackles and they are each other's best friends and they were groomsmen at each other's weddings and OH DID I FORGET TO MENTION, FOR SEASON 3 JARED BOUGHT A HOUSE IN VANCOUVER, BC AND JENSEN MOVED IN WITH HIM.
Cutest heterosexual life partners/BFF couple ever, amirite? J2 love is so true~
(CAVEAT)
I do have to note, for those of you who are uncomfortable with shipping married people, both Jared and Jensen are married. Both married this year! Jared to co-star Genevieve Cortese (she played Ruby in S4) in February and Jensen to long-time girlfriend/friend (they knew each other for 10 years, dated for 3) Danneel Harris just this month (11 days ago?).
I, uh, sort of really ship their RL relationships? Well, Jensen's much more than Jared's. Is that weird? (JEN AND DAN ARE GOING TO HAVE THE PRETTIEST BABIES EVER HOLY FUCK. Jen and Dan are so cute. DANNEEL IS SO CUTE. Also hot.)
Jared used to be in a long-term relationship with Sandy McCoy, whom I still kind of love and tinhat for because, look, THEY WERE SO CUTE TOGETHER. Sandy is gorgeous and adorable and has a sense of humor. Jared even proposed to her, but they didn't work out.
I am going to be forever T_______T about that though, okay? Because HERE IS SANDY TALKING ABOUT JARED'S PROPOSAL. IS IT NOT THE CUTEST THING IN THE WORLD? ASLDKGHFJ Jared/Sandyyyy.
Um, that said, I hope Jared/Gen are super super happy and I wish them all the best. And Jenny/Danny, I looooooooove them.
But, er, this was a pimp post for J2, so let me get back to that.
★☆ J2 FIC RECS ☆★
And now onto specific recs, all J2 baby:
AU
★ Something Borrowed, Something Blue by belyste (NC-17, 38000 words)
When Jared desperately needs a date for his brother's wedding, he hires an escort. Jensen's the perfect fake boyfriend, except pretty soon things get a little too real. Based on The Wedding Date. Possibly my favorite J2 AU fic ever. But I confess, I love love love the romantic cliché plots - they are so much fun when done well and this was done phenomenally. It is like the best kind of romcom except with real feelings and hotter boys involved. /beams Seriously, I told you to read everything in the world belyste wrote, right? I say this again specifically towards her J2 AUs - they are epic, plotty, funny as hell, so cute, so hot. There is no way to go wrong with them. (She has a summer camp one, a businessman one, and even one based loosely on S1 of HIMYM! Go go go!)
☆ Do I seem bulletproof to you? by fleshflutter (NC-17, 96000 words)
When he can't find any acting work, Jared takes a job as driver and bodyguard to Jensen, who is an extremely expensive prostitute with a bad habit of attracting crazy people. So, hooker!fic. I have a love/hate relationship with hooker!fic but, you know, you absolutely do not have to have a kink for it to enjoy the hell out of this story. Everything fleshflutter writes is just so good. And this is not bitter or broken at all - it's a refreshing take on an old storyline with awesome awesome voices and great plot. So hot, so hurty, and a happy ending - because I can't live without my happy endings.
★ Sweet Dreams Remain by dark_reaction (NC-17, 8300 words)
Jensen is a bartender who has the shit luck of falling for a married man, or the cocktail waitress who ended Jared and Sandy's fabulous marriage. Painful, oh god so achy, and it made me cry because I am that way. But this was a great AU with a great use of cocktail drinks and, oh, so different from so many J2 AUs. It dares to go there. I love it.
☆ Lost and Found by mediaville (NC-17, 47000 words)
Jensen Ackles is a shy, overweight songwriter whose body issues have prevented him from forming any real personal connections, and at thirty, he’s still unsure of his sexuality, and still a virgin. But when he signs up for an experimental obesity research program, he meets Jared Padalecki, a stunningly sexy fitness guru who slowly but surely changes Jensen’s life. Emotionally exhausting because I seriously sobbed my way through this fic, but it is so fucking good. It's painful to read because it's brutally honest with Jensen's feelings and insecurities - but it's hopeful, inspiring, and uplifting at the same time. Give this fic a chance. It is so rare to see something like this addressed in fandom and then handled so well. God, so much love.
★ Keepsake by indysaur (R, 19900 words)
Based loosely on Disney/Pixar's Wall-E. Very AU. Jensen finds Jared. And then Mei sobbed. I do this a lot, okay? But the language here is stark and minimal and utterly beautiful. She manages to create this whole new world with so few words, with so many emotions. It's painfully lonely at times but worth it to see how Jared and Jensen get to know each other, how things happen. The ending made my heart clutch up but it's not, I promise, an unhappy ending. So innovative, so original, so freaking amazing. And you can definitely read and enjoy this without having seen WALL-E, promise.
☆ Next Man Up by timewillbe (NC-17, 97000 words)
Football AU. Armed with strength, size and instinctive talent, Jared Padalecki is the first round draft pick for the faltering Dallas Cowboys. In a league ruled by money, celebrity and ego, where the roster changes week to week and injuries aren't so much a risk as a fact of life, Jared must prove himself capable of leading one of the NFL's most glamorous and controversial teams back to glory. And in the process, must deal with his teammates' potentially career-ending secrets and his own burgeoning, confusing relationship with Ackles. OH MY GOD FOOTBALL AU. OH MY GOD THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY. The angtagonism and the UST, oh my god, the technical details of football yes yes yes. I LOVE THE TINY RESEARCHED DETAILS. You don't have to know anything about football to enjoy this because she tells the story so well. I can do nothing but make happy faces at this fic and how awesome this fandom is for all these lengthy and incredibly detailed AUs. :D
Non-AU
★ Cohabitation by indysaur (PG-13, 4240 words)
A little bit of fic because who can resist Jared and Jensen living in the same effing house. Oh, to be a fly on that wall. A sort of ode. :) This author has really got down the art of boyish behavior and bickering and banter. It is a joy to read, and a nice break if you're looking for something different from romcom.
☆ Not Moving Mountains by audarose (NC-17, 12100 words)
Jensen has mono and Jared takes care of him. Entirely feel-good, lots of comfort-touching, and not overbearing amounts of schmoop. Just enough to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy.
★ The Truth About Heaven by destina (NC-17, 20550 words)
The show is ending and Jared and Jensen are figuring some things out. Beautifully slow build, achy in all the right places. It's poignant and bittersweet and moving - but at the same time tense and hot and wonderful. I don't know how to use words to describe this. /waves hands around in the air. Just go read it, seriously.
☆ Spooning is a gateway drug by beckaandzac (NC-17, 4000 words)
Post season 4, Jared is wiped. Jensen decides he needs cuddling. Then there is 4000 words of cuddling. And some sexytimes. Starts out adorable and ends up scorching hot. I have a weakness for cuddling boys, okay? Especially when it turns into something more. Forget the sex, I'm just here for the incredible amounts of sexual tension. Unf, my favorite.
★ If you're into it by mediaville (NC-17, 6750 words)
Jensen’s a delicate flower/soggy kitten and Jared’s good with his hands (and his cock) and saves the day. First-time. Kinda sorta h/c, if you squint. Mostly just porn. She says it's mostly just porn but what she doesn't say that the characterization and voices are spot-on, the storytelling is fantastic, the mood is amazing, the smut mind-meltingly hot, and it's also humorous! Win-win-win for everything!
And because I can't seem to pick a particular fic out of what they've written, go read all the J2 by longsufferingly and sneaky_sena too. They've both got different but hilarious and hot college AUs going on (fuck yeaaaahh) and also very funny, very awesome other fics. :D And also go check out my delicious for less porn-centric fics. Damn this fandom has a lot of NC-17. Granted, the lengthy ones are primarily plotty with a few NC-17 scenes, but still. The lower-rated fics are also lovely.
SO I HAVE BEEN CODING THIS THING FOR, LIKE, THREE HOURS OMG. PLEASE CLICK ON SOME LINKS AND WATCH SOME VIDEOS AND READ SOME FICS, OKAY? IF YOU LOVE ME AT ALL. ;~;
IN CONCLUSION: y'all should join my flailing in SPN/J2. ♥♥♥
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Supernatural is an American drama/horror television series starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, brothers who hunt demons and other figures of the paranormal. The series, which is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, debuted on September 13, 2005, on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup.
My story: I watched S1 and half of S2 live as it was airing, usually freaking myself out because it was dark and I was stupid to watch by myself, in the dark. Hell, I'm pretty sure I watched a few with thyme_hawthorne and we still ended up scared silly. Bloody Mary was freaky as fuck, okay? But then I got distracted by other things, like Ouran and Hikago, and then kpop... Since January of this year though, I've gotten back into lurking actively in the fandom because, omg, there is so much good longfic. I am always a sucker for fanworks. That eventually led me to start keeping up with the show again, at least spoilerwise. I still don't watch the show unless I know what happened and want to see for myself. It's totally possible to watch the show and not be in fandom, but it's also very possible to not watch the show and be in fandom. :3
S1 & S2 involved a lot of urban legends and were very episodic - monster of the week type deal with a background overarching plot. Since S3 onwards, however, the series took a very...apocalyptic turn. I cannot say it's my favoritee, which is why I continue not to watch the show. BUT the apocalyptic storyline means Castiel. And Castiel is amazing because he is played by Misha Collins. Why is that awesome? I will tell you!
But first...
IF ONLY SUPERNATURAL WERE A COMEDY, GUYS. I'D WATCH IT ALL THE TIME.
Click to viewIt's not, though. It's pretty scary and dramatic and full of angst. Seriously, seriously dark and fucked up. fading_sun_sock WANTS ME TO POINT OUT THAT IT IS CREEPY AS FUCK and a horror-show, because it is. You should not watch it at night...like I did. FML. But that's not to say it doesn't have its hilarious moments. See for yourself!
Season 2 funny moments | Season 3 funny moments (1) | Season 3 funny moments (2) | Season 3 funny moments (3) | Season 3 funny moments (4) | Season 4 funny mooments (1) | Season 4 funny moments (2) | Season 4 funny moments (3) | Season 4 funny moments (4)
Well, you can find the rest.
★ Outstanding and deserving of its own separate embedded video, however, is the episode 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book,¹ in which the writers of the show actually give a shoutout to fandom. Loving mockery of the huge Wincest contingent; how can you not love it? I loled.
Spoilery, of course. (Ignore the subs; the clip I actually wanted disallowed embedding, boo.)
¹ This refers to The Monster at the End of This Book. SPN's episode titles since S3 onwards have all been really creative, imo, and this is from someone who doesn't even watch the show regularly.
So anyway, Supernatural as a show and fandom do have a lot of problems, particularly with being misogynist - all the female characters are evil or killed off. :| So I acknowledge problems with canon - and holy shit the fandom is home to some batshit insane wank, jfc, but I lurk around for good fic and videos. That's the way to roll! It is a hugely prolific and productive fandom, which is awesome.
Here are some examples!
★☆ SUPERNATURAL VIDS ☆★
- To err on the side of caution, all are NSFW due to either lyrics or (in the Wincesty ones) graphic incest...
- Oh yeah, on that note: WARNING WARNING WARNING. Guys, in this fandom, I'm all over the gay brotherly incest. It is not some people's thing, which is totally okay. There is going to be gen stuff here but a lot of my recs will be heavily Sam/Dean as well - but those will be marked so feel free to avoid. Or give some a chance, if you feel up to it. :)
Supernatural (In My Pants)
NOTE: Sam/Dean-ish, but HILARIOUS and so worth it; original here
☆ The Worst SPN Video Ever Made
★ Supernatural Drinking Game (Hardcore Edition)
☆ Things That Make You Go "Hmmmmmmm" (NOTE: Sam/Dean-ish, but loltastic)
★ Your Warming Smile (Sam/Dean)
☆ I Want You (Sam/Dean)
★ Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (Sam/Dean)
★☆ SUPERNATURAL FIC RECS ☆★
- Mei's delicious bookmarks - heavily Sam/Dean but utilize the tags if looking for something else
- The Epic SPN reclist - A fairly even split between Sam/Dean and gen. Definitely take a look at the gen recs, because some of them are gorgeous and heartbreaking, and some are just plain hilarious.
And now for some more specific fic recs:
Gen
★ 20 Things Sam Winchester Is Not Allowed To Do by deirdre_c (PG, 900 words)
Funny with an aww moment at the end. Exactly what it says on the tin.
☆ Raise a Glass by apocalypsos (R, 1250 words)
"You'll find them soon," one of them says, "as long as you keep looking." To quote a rec: The moment of realization that hits when you get what this story is just stunning. Set post-Devil's Trap, this is beautiful, not a little painful, and very memorable.
★ Dear Dean Winchester, are you there? It's me, God. by missyjack (R, 2308 words)
This is a look at Heaven and Hell and their relationship with the Winchesters. Total crack and so funny: "God then created Dean Winchester in His image. As you might guess, God is a vain bastard."
Dean/Castiel
★ I love the bones of you by fleshflutter (PG-13, 3500 words)
I confess, I haven't yet ventured very far into Dean/Cas. I keep trying but I keep getting distracted by Sam/Dean! Anyway, so far I prefer non-AU Dean/Cas because I want to see how authors would make it work (i.e., how they would deal with Sam and the Winchesters' totally unhealthy reliance on/relationship with each other, even if it's non-sexual). This made me weep.
☆ Good Things Do Happen by trinityofone (PG, 11,000 words)
A Winchester Family Christmas, 2010. AKA, Best zombie Christmas ever! Funny and touching at the same time. This was very happy-making and a good read even outside the holiday season.
Sam/Dean
★ Two Queens by belyste (NC-17, 7000 words)
Dean tries to figure out why so many people think he and Sam are a couple. The answer is…surprising. One of the funniest Sam/Dean fics I have ever read with a fantastically spot-on and hilarious Dean voice. I love this fic so hard. But I tend to love everything by this author. Everything.
☆ American Myth by candle_beck (R, 12000 words)
The Impala gets stolen. Dean and Sam get over themselves to get it back. Crackling with energy and UST and written in a breathlessly beautiful kind of way. Gritty, tense, amazing. This author has this insane grasp of language and manages to be so creative with them in a way that is art without being pretentious or drawing away from the story. And, god, the story. I'd check out everything she writes. :)
★ Under Hill by astolat (NC-17, 9000 words)
Sam and Dean get their memories removed by mischivious elves, and think (through various clues) that they must be lovers. My favorite kind of fic has funny banter, plot, and also hot sex. This fic delivers on all counts. :D Again, reccing pretty much everything here.
☆ Second Glance by tabaqui (R, 4600 words)
John is only ever a second glance to his boys, who see each other first, always first, with little room at the edges of their vision for anybody else. Fucking breathtaking John POV on the Sam/Dean relationship. Stream-of-consciousness, tough formatting, but fucking AMAZING and more than worth the effort. God, I love this fic so hard.
★ Where Angels Fear to Tread by fools_game (PG-13, 6680 words)
Good Omens and SPN crossover! Dean is possessed by - an angel? And this angel calls on a very unlikely ally for help… The crossover I've always dreamed of because, damn, more people should appreciate Good Omens. Very funny and very good voices. Some C/A, some S/D, but mostly read for the funny concept.
☆ The Incestuous Courtship of the Antichrist's Bride by fleshflutter (NC-17, 48000 words)
Sam is trying to become the Antichrist in order to save the world. He has a small army of angels and demons, he has an adoring cult, he has a work of prophecy by Jack Kerouac, and he has Dean. Things are going pretty well until he accidentally signs Dean up as his Beloved Consort, a role that requires sex with the Antichrist on an altar. And that's when things stop going pretty well. Also, the soundtrack to the Apocalypse sucks. Oh my god, this is so funny it hurts. Drop everything and read this immediately - lengthy, plotty, awesome characterizations, touches of angst and schmoop thrown on top of the funny and the hot. This is one of my favorite fandom rereads whenever I'm tired or burned out. Fleshflutter seriously, seriously blows my mind every single time. She's the most tagged author on my delicious bookmarks because I actually am entirely blown away by everything. she. writes.
★ Stopped at the Crossroads by dark_reaction (PG-13, 6000 words)
There are no demons, only night terrors. There are no funerals, only family in-fighting. What would Sam and Dean be like in a world without demons? Partly AU. Um, so much yes. To see an alternate reality of how Sam and Dean might have grown up if their family had been alive and "normal". How they might have turned out and how they might be the same as we know them, and how they might be different. Gorgeous stuff.
☆ Green and Gamboge by sevenfists (R, 5800 words)
Dean, of course, teaches the gremlins how to talk. Crack. So so so so so funny, so wrong, and yet so right. Hilarious and fun and sexy. Also reccing basically everything this author writes. So much to love here, you guys.
There is also a ton of hilarious trope fics here, all of which are done awesomely: genderswap, bodyswap, aliens-made-them-do-it, wingfic, amnesiafic, and so on. I love a huge fandom. *_____*
★☆ SUPERNATURAL ET. AL. ☆★
More info on SPN here: http://www.supernatural.tv/
Or just start following any of the five gazillion LJ comms dedicated to them. :) Slash or gen or otherwise themed! I really like spnroundtable actually - it covers everything from slash to het to gen, lots of different themes, fic recs, art and vid recs, and interesting meta/discussion posts. Take a look!
But really, the #1 reason to follow Supernatural is?
MISHA COLLINS.
Misha plays Castiel and we all love him. Why? Well, take a look at his twitter.
A tiny recent sample of some of his tweets: mishacollins I almost forgot our anniversary. This account was opened 1 year ago today. Ah the memories... The wars with Mr. Twitter, the pony sushi..
mishacollins Traditionally a 1st anniversary gift is made from paper-If u print the following that's your paper gift from me: http://tinyurl.com/23hrf3d
mishacollins I couldn't help but notice none of you got me a gift. I'm sure you were busy, but even something small would've been nice. Maybe next year.
mishacollins Those you who have offered up your virginity as a gift, while very gracious, i think the 1st year anniversary is way too soon for that.
mishacollins While we're celebrating, it's statistically likely that 155 of you were born on this day... Happy birthday! (& congrats on the new tattoos.)
Or listen to him talk (mild Castiel spoilers for 5.22).
WHY IS HE SO FUNNY? WHY IS HE LIKE THIS? I don't know but I know I enjoy it. I'll be your minion any day, Misha.
And now for the epic J2 pimp because I love them possibly even more. *___*
JENSEN ACKLES Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978 in Dallas, TX) is an American actor. He is notable for his television roles as Eric Brady in Days of our Lives which earned him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations, as Alec/X5-494 in Dark Angel, and as Jason Teague in Smallville. Ackles appears as Dean Winchester on the CW television series Supernatural starring alongside Jared Padalecki.
JENSEN IS 6'1" (185.4cm). He just looks short next to Jared.
He plays guitar and he sings. He enjoys golfing and horseback riding. He used to play lacrosse in high school. Is this starting to sound like a personal ad yet?
WHY YOU SHOULD ALSO LOVE JENSEN ACKLES.
JARED PADALECKI Jared Tristan Padalecki (born July 19, 1982 in San Antonio, TX) is an American actor. He grew up in Texas and came to fame in the early 2000s after appearing on the television series Gilmore Girls as well as in several Hollywood films, including New York Minute and House of Wax. Padalecki is best known for his role as Sam Winchester on the CW television series Supernatural starring alongside Jensen Ackles.
JARED IS 6'4" (193cm). HE IS A GIANT. But you know what they say about big hands and big feet...
He has two dogs named Harley and Sadie. He is lactose intolerant but eats ice cream anyway. He is good friends with Chad Michael Murray. LOL.
I love them both, seriously, but I am so stupid over Jensen Ackles that 2naonh3_cl2 probably still hasn't stopped laughing at me. You mention him at all and my voice jumps two octaves while I fangirl him like a twelve-year-old. :') Nom nom nom.
But why love these actors? You gotta see 'em action, okay? The basis of any RPS ship is their real life friendship, and J2 has that in spades. Buckets. Hell, bulldozer-loads. They are past BFF territory and something much closer to (as swingingstars puts it) HETEROSEXUAL LIFE PARTNERS, BITCHES. ♥
So let's start with videos.
★☆ J2 VIDS ☆★
Take a look at the SPN Gag Reels:
Season 1
Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4
Interviews! Omg the interviews. They are both so disgustingly snarky and mockingly abusive.
There is more, of course, but I'll let you hunt that down on your own. For now, Imma move on the the fucking awesome con vids. J2 is at their best at conventions, imo (never having been to a con haha). Just - god, the way they interact with fans, the way they interact with each other. I could go on, but I'll just let you see for yourself:
J2 @ Chicago Con 2009
Jensen being Sam | J2 @ LA Con 2007 Breakfast | J2 @ LA Con 2009 Breakfast | The Texas Accent Y'all | Why DOES Sam keep a ruler by the bed? | Best death scene | Jensen's favorite/least favorite words | More kilts in Jensen's future? | And more!
★ So now that you've had this intro, go read the (tongue-in-cheek) Primer of their ~*~love~*~.
THEY ARE SO STUPIDLY CUTE TOGETHER AND I LOVE IT, OKAY? Just, flappy hands here at how close they are IRL and how they are total immature dorks together and how Jared calls Jensen's dad Papa Ackles and they are each other's best friends and they were groomsmen at each other's weddings and OH DID I FORGET TO MENTION, FOR SEASON 3 JARED BOUGHT A HOUSE IN VANCOUVER, BC AND JENSEN MOVED IN WITH HIM.
Cutest heterosexual life partners/BFF couple ever, amirite? J2 love is so true~
(CAVEAT)
I do have to note, for those of you who are uncomfortable with shipping married people, both Jared and Jensen are married. Both married this year! Jared to co-star Genevieve Cortese (she played Ruby in S4) in February and Jensen to long-time girlfriend/friend (they knew each other for 10 years, dated for 3) Danneel Harris just this month (11 days ago?).
I, uh, sort of really ship their RL relationships? Well, Jensen's much more than Jared's. Is that weird? (JEN AND DAN ARE GOING TO HAVE THE PRETTIEST BABIES EVER HOLY FUCK. Jen and Dan are so cute. DANNEEL IS SO CUTE. Also hot.)
Jared used to be in a long-term relationship with Sandy McCoy, whom I still kind of love and tinhat for because, look, THEY WERE SO CUTE TOGETHER. Sandy is gorgeous and adorable and has a sense of humor. Jared even proposed to her, but they didn't work out.
I am going to be forever T_______T about that though, okay? Because HERE IS SANDY TALKING ABOUT JARED'S PROPOSAL. IS IT NOT THE CUTEST THING IN THE WORLD? ASLDKGHFJ Jared/Sandyyyy.
Um, that said, I hope Jared/Gen are super super happy and I wish them all the best. And Jenny/Danny, I looooooooove them.
But, er, this was a pimp post for J2, so let me get back to that.
★☆ J2 FIC RECS ☆★
And now onto specific recs, all J2 baby:
AU
★ Something Borrowed, Something Blue by belyste (NC-17, 38000 words)
When Jared desperately needs a date for his brother's wedding, he hires an escort. Jensen's the perfect fake boyfriend, except pretty soon things get a little too real. Based on The Wedding Date. Possibly my favorite J2 AU fic ever. But I confess, I love love love the romantic cliché plots - they are so much fun when done well and this was done phenomenally. It is like the best kind of romcom except with real feelings and hotter boys involved. /beams Seriously, I told you to read everything in the world belyste wrote, right? I say this again specifically towards her J2 AUs - they are epic, plotty, funny as hell, so cute, so hot. There is no way to go wrong with them. (She has a summer camp one, a businessman one, and even one based loosely on S1 of HIMYM! Go go go!)
☆ Do I seem bulletproof to you? by fleshflutter (NC-17, 96000 words)
When he can't find any acting work, Jared takes a job as driver and bodyguard to Jensen, who is an extremely expensive prostitute with a bad habit of attracting crazy people. So, hooker!fic. I have a love/hate relationship with hooker!fic but, you know, you absolutely do not have to have a kink for it to enjoy the hell out of this story. Everything fleshflutter writes is just so good. And this is not bitter or broken at all - it's a refreshing take on an old storyline with awesome awesome voices and great plot. So hot, so hurty, and a happy ending - because I can't live without my happy endings.
★ Sweet Dreams Remain by dark_reaction (NC-17, 8300 words)
Jensen is a bartender who has the shit luck of falling for a married man, or the cocktail waitress who ended Jared and Sandy's fabulous marriage. Painful, oh god so achy, and it made me cry because I am that way. But this was a great AU with a great use of cocktail drinks and, oh, so different from so many J2 AUs. It dares to go there. I love it.
☆ Lost and Found by mediaville (NC-17, 47000 words)
Jensen Ackles is a shy, overweight songwriter whose body issues have prevented him from forming any real personal connections, and at thirty, he’s still unsure of his sexuality, and still a virgin. But when he signs up for an experimental obesity research program, he meets Jared Padalecki, a stunningly sexy fitness guru who slowly but surely changes Jensen’s life. Emotionally exhausting because I seriously sobbed my way through this fic, but it is so fucking good. It's painful to read because it's brutally honest with Jensen's feelings and insecurities - but it's hopeful, inspiring, and uplifting at the same time. Give this fic a chance. It is so rare to see something like this addressed in fandom and then handled so well. God, so much love.
★ Keepsake by indysaur (R, 19900 words)
Based loosely on Disney/Pixar's Wall-E. Very AU. Jensen finds Jared. And then Mei sobbed. I do this a lot, okay? But the language here is stark and minimal and utterly beautiful. She manages to create this whole new world with so few words, with so many emotions. It's painfully lonely at times but worth it to see how Jared and Jensen get to know each other, how things happen. The ending made my heart clutch up but it's not, I promise, an unhappy ending. So innovative, so original, so freaking amazing. And you can definitely read and enjoy this without having seen WALL-E, promise.
☆ Next Man Up by timewillbe (NC-17, 97000 words)
Football AU. Armed with strength, size and instinctive talent, Jared Padalecki is the first round draft pick for the faltering Dallas Cowboys. In a league ruled by money, celebrity and ego, where the roster changes week to week and injuries aren't so much a risk as a fact of life, Jared must prove himself capable of leading one of the NFL's most glamorous and controversial teams back to glory. And in the process, must deal with his teammates' potentially career-ending secrets and his own burgeoning, confusing relationship with Ackles. OH MY GOD FOOTBALL AU. OH MY GOD THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY. The angtagonism and the UST, oh my god, the technical details of football yes yes yes. I LOVE THE TINY RESEARCHED DETAILS. You don't have to know anything about football to enjoy this because she tells the story so well. I can do nothing but make happy faces at this fic and how awesome this fandom is for all these lengthy and incredibly detailed AUs. :D
Non-AU
★ Cohabitation by indysaur (PG-13, 4240 words)
A little bit of fic because who can resist Jared and Jensen living in the same effing house. Oh, to be a fly on that wall. A sort of ode. :) This author has really got down the art of boyish behavior and bickering and banter. It is a joy to read, and a nice break if you're looking for something different from romcom.
☆ Not Moving Mountains by audarose (NC-17, 12100 words)
Jensen has mono and Jared takes care of him. Entirely feel-good, lots of comfort-touching, and not overbearing amounts of schmoop. Just enough to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy.
★ The Truth About Heaven by destina (NC-17, 20550 words)
The show is ending and Jared and Jensen are figuring some things out. Beautifully slow build, achy in all the right places. It's poignant and bittersweet and moving - but at the same time tense and hot and wonderful. I don't know how to use words to describe this. /waves hands around in the air. Just go read it, seriously.
☆ Spooning is a gateway drug by beckaandzac (NC-17, 4000 words)
Post season 4, Jared is wiped. Jensen decides he needs cuddling. Then there is 4000 words of cuddling. And some sexytimes. Starts out adorable and ends up scorching hot. I have a weakness for cuddling boys, okay? Especially when it turns into something more. Forget the sex, I'm just here for the incredible amounts of sexual tension. Unf, my favorite.
★ If you're into it by mediaville (NC-17, 6750 words)
Jensen’s a delicate flower/soggy kitten and Jared’s good with his hands (and his cock) and saves the day. First-time. Kinda sorta h/c, if you squint. Mostly just porn. She says it's mostly just porn but what she doesn't say that the characterization and voices are spot-on, the storytelling is fantastic, the mood is amazing, the smut mind-meltingly hot, and it's also humorous! Win-win-win for everything!
And because I can't seem to pick a particular fic out of what they've written, go read all the J2 by longsufferingly and sneaky_sena too. They've both got different but hilarious and hot college AUs going on (fuck yeaaaahh) and also very funny, very awesome other fics. :D And also go check out my delicious for less porn-centric fics. Damn this fandom has a lot of NC-17. Granted, the lengthy ones are primarily plotty with a few NC-17 scenes, but still. The lower-rated fics are also lovely.
SO I HAVE BEEN CODING THIS THING FOR, LIKE, THREE HOURS OMG. PLEASE CLICK ON SOME LINKS AND WATCH SOME VIDEOS AND READ SOME FICS, OKAY? IF YOU LOVE ME AT ALL. ;~;
IN CONCLUSION: y'all should join my flailing in SPN/J2. ♥♥♥