Random quick thoughts

Aug 29, 2012 16:57

Haven't had a chance to watch anything due to lack of subs but I have realized I need to stay out of every Faith v. Arang discussion on the internet. Mainly because even though I enjoy Arang, I am obsessed with Faith so every time I see 'Faith sucks, Arang is amazing' post or variation thereof, I get irrationally annoyed at Arang and I do want to ( Read more... )

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linfer August 29 2012, 21:14:07 UTC
Why do people even do that? O.O
Why does it seem impossible to enjoy one thing without bashing another?

I heart both dramas equally, so this is really beyond me.

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 13:55:54 UTC
Yeah. I like Faith more than Arang, just due to the subgenre, but they are both excellent dramas and no need to bash one to show love to the other.

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walkwithheroes August 29 2012, 21:27:05 UTC
Subs for episode 6 of Faith are complete on Viki. It was an amazing episode!

Fandom wars are the most idiotic things in the whole universe. You can enjoy something without bashing something else. Honestly fandom wars just make everyone appear to be immature idiots who lack basic manners. I remember the IRIS vs. You're Beautiful flame wares - insane and ridiculous.

With Faith and Arang, you have two fantasy period dramas, who are completely different. Faith is more a historical drama with fantasy elements while Arang is more a fairy tale for grown ups. Very different animals and very different stories. They may air at the same time, but they air on different days - so they aren't fighting for the ratings. Actually,both are doing very well in the ratings. So, as a fan of both (though Faith a bit more than Arang) I'm very happy for the casts and crews - the dramas are both hits. Why fight when we fans could be celebrating that they are both hits in Korea and both well made?

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manwevaire August 30 2012, 08:33:52 UTC
Although I have yet to watch both, I completely agree that you don't need to put others down just to prove anything. I understand that fans are fans, but you can easily talk about the drama you love, and that's it. No need for negativity. I guess it's a good thing I don't go and read any comparison discussions unless I come across one. Talking about your current drama obsession on the phone with your friends is tiring enough for me, LOL! Makes you wonder how exhausted other fans are to obsess about theirs AND talk negatively about those they're comparing it with as well. Yeesh. I'm happy with how I spend my time =))

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 13:57:55 UTC
Yup, much more fun talking about good stuff :)

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 13:56:21 UTC
Yeah, they are pretty different and are not competing for ratings or anything else. *rolls eyes*

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smothered_pith August 29 2012, 21:42:14 UTC
Faith this week was just perfection. I need to rewatch the episodes at least 2x before I'm satisfied(temporarily)!

But yea I'm staying out of discussion mostly because fandoms tend to ruin shows for me. Except here :)
I like Arang, I'm obsessed with Faith but I don't think it makes sense to compare the two. Arang is a completely different feel and it's gorgeous and interesting in it's own right. I just happened to let my brain obsess and salivate over Faith instead.

Also YES is climbing my top female drama leads list of badass women fast!!

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 13:56:56 UTC
Faith was so amazing!

Yes, Arang is its own thing and I enjoy it and I really see no point in making it some sort of rivalry :)

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meganbmoore August 29 2012, 23:17:01 UTC
Wait, Buffy/Angel is "Bangel"? I think I'm glad I found the show after it was over ( ... )

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village August 30 2012, 05:10:58 UTC
Wait, Buffy/Angel is "Bangel"? I think I'm glad I found the show after it was over.

This is the first time that I've ever heard of this pairing name and I'm scared for my life.

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 13:57:33 UTC
LOLOL, yes, ship smoosh names are horrific.

IRIS/YAB was insane. A small part of me is still bitter.

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dangermousie August 31 2012, 15:05:24 UTC
Yeah, I know it's irrational, but I can't help it!

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