I agree with all of this, so much. Every last word.
I'd add on to it that I don't believe that Kurt and Karofsky could develop a healthy romantic relationship even IN two seasons. Mostly because- Karofsky's NOT a bad guy. He is, as you said, as much of a victim as Kurt in the sense that there are other forces in his life (forces which until now have remained unseen, at least until FURT, probably) that have made him into what he is.
However- Karofsky needs help. Psychiatric help to deal with anger issues, with his violence issues. A lifetime of rage and pain can't be cured so easily- and when dealing with it, forming a romantic relationship with someone who is as unstable as Karofsky can only mean danger for Kurt. If it happened in the future- I could accept it. Ship it even, because even though I'm against Kurtofsky as canon, I love them in Fanfiction.
But a Kurtofsky friendship? It would carry ALL the themes of redemption, of second chances, of forgiveness, and create an amazing storyline- without putting Kurt in the dangers that a romantic relationship with someone who needs to get help first would mean.
Karofsky needs help. Psychiatric help to deal with anger issues, with his violence issues. A lifetime of rage and pain can't be cured so easily- and when dealing with it, forming a romantic relationship with someone who is as unstable as Karofsky can only mean danger for Kurt. If it happened in the future- I could accept it. Ship it even, because even though I'm against Kurtofsky as canon, I love them in Fanfiction.
Oh, absolutely. And as appealing as the idea of more male/male kisses on my TV featuring Kurt and Karofsky is, a long time needs to pass between the punching and the kissing for it to be the result of a healthy relationship. I, personally, adore stories [and even prompts!] where they're both long out of high school when they encounter one another again, and strike up a relationship. But then -- they're high school students. And typically, high school students aren't really known for their positive life choices. So I think what might end up happening, if they go the romantic route for Kurt and Karofsky, is that they hook up earlier than they probably should, and there's a pretty angsty fallout because of it.
I'm glad you didn't blow up at me for that! xD Whenever I tend to say that in a Kurtofsky-oriented place I get forty people telling me to leave if I don't like the pairing. ;n; Which I obviously do- I just...I love Kurt more, if it makes sense. xD
But anyway.
I agree with this so much. Karofsky needs time- time to find himself, time to heal, time to be brave and come to terms with everything that has defined him thus far, and thus make a decision on who he will be.
If there were a sort of Epilogue- showing the Glee kids in the future, and we find Karofsky and Kurt happily together....I'd be damn happy for both of them. But if it is, as you say, Rushed- the way you described it is the only ending I can possibly see...and it won't turn out good for either of them.
Whenever I tend to say that in a Kurtofsky-oriented place I get forty people telling me to leave if I don't like the pairing.
But you do like the pairing -- just not if it happens right now. At least that's what I'm getting from your comments, anyway. And it's totally understandable. A relationship at this point wouldn't be healthy for Kurt or Karofsky. They've both got major heaps of issues they need to deal with before they can even strike up a friendship, let alone something more intimate. But when they do, I hope it's a lasting one.
See...I do but I don't. Like I said- I don't ship this in canon. At least not immediate canon- an epilogue of them together, WAAAAY later- like I said...I could approve. But not now. I don't trust karofsky with Kurt, lol.
Dude, same here. If RM, et. al. threw a Kurt/Karofsky relationship into this season, I'd be disappointed because I'd know right away how it would end -- and it would end, because they've both got some major issues. But if at the end of season 3 say, at a post-grad party, friends!Kurt and Karofsky were to take that next step in a consensual kiss -- I could work with that. In the meantime there's fanciful and often OOC [not that I mind] fic to keep me hoping for happiness for both of them in the future.
See- I could totally accept a post-grad party kiss. (Even though my real OTP will always remain Hevans...but as horrible as it sounds I'd prefer even a reformed, ready Karofsky to Blaine. I just can't see Kurt and Blaine as anything but the most amazing gay bffs ever).
Indeed haha! It's why I even go to the Kurtofsky community.
I'd add on to it that I don't believe that Kurt and Karofsky could develop a healthy romantic relationship even IN two seasons. Mostly because- Karofsky's NOT a bad guy. He is, as you said, as much of a victim as Kurt in the sense that there are other forces in his life (forces which until now have remained unseen, at least until FURT, probably) that have made him into what he is.
However- Karofsky needs help. Psychiatric help to deal with anger issues, with his violence issues. A lifetime of rage and pain can't be cured so easily- and when dealing with it, forming a romantic relationship with someone who is as unstable as Karofsky can only mean danger for Kurt. If it happened in the future- I could accept it. Ship it even, because even though I'm against Kurtofsky as canon, I love them in Fanfiction.
But a Kurtofsky friendship? It would carry ALL the themes of redemption, of second chances, of forgiveness, and create an amazing storyline- without putting Kurt in the dangers that a romantic relationship with someone who needs to get help first would mean.
Excellent post, either way. <3
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Oh, absolutely. And as appealing as the idea of more male/male kisses on my TV featuring Kurt and Karofsky is, a long time needs to pass between the punching and the kissing for it to be the result of a healthy relationship. I, personally, adore stories [and even prompts!] where they're both long out of high school when they encounter one another again, and strike up a relationship. But then -- they're high school students. And typically, high school students aren't really known for their positive life choices. So I think what might end up happening, if they go the romantic route for Kurt and Karofsky, is that they hook up earlier than they probably should, and there's a pretty angsty fallout because of it.
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But anyway.
I agree with this so much. Karofsky needs time- time to find himself, time to heal, time to be brave and come to terms with everything that has defined him thus far, and thus make a decision on who he will be.
If there were a sort of Epilogue- showing the Glee kids in the future, and we find Karofsky and Kurt happily together....I'd be damn happy for both of them. But if it is, as you say, Rushed- the way you described it is the only ending I can possibly see...and it won't turn out good for either of them.
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But you do like the pairing -- just not if it happens right now. At least that's what I'm getting from your comments, anyway. And it's totally understandable. A relationship at this point wouldn't be healthy for Kurt or Karofsky. They've both got major heaps of issues they need to deal with before they can even strike up a friendship, let alone something more intimate. But when they do, I hope it's a lasting one.
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Indeed haha! It's why I even go to the Kurtofsky community.
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