Comments | essbeejay: Let's talk about Reds, baby!

essbeejay

Let's talk about Reds, baby!

Aug 16, 2013 02:28

(This entry was motivated by this post on the fan tumblr, and I would like to take the time to please ask everyone to treat the asker with respect before responding. This is something that comes up with a fair number of readers, not just this one, and I've finally decided to respond myself ( Read more... )

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sandmancircus August 16 2013, 10:24:30 UTC

Personally, I see the reds as being the most dysfunctional and the ones who have the hardest time living a "normal life." It seems they always need something more, that they're never satisfied - whereas their siblings have found a certain levels of contentment and acceptance in everyday living. They're like that one puzzle piece you keep trying to push into the wrong spot.

I actually manage to see their flaws better, since everyone think they're so perfect anonymous August 16 2013, 13:41:37 UTC

People tend to see them as perfect-human-beings, and I think this actually makes their flaws bolder - they're both bossy and get mad as hell when things don't go the way they want it to (especially Brick, who kicks Butch's ass whenever he does something against his orders. Blossom has the same attitude towards Buttercup sometimes). They're both perfectionists and prideful and hate to admit a failure, which sometimes blocks them from moving forward. They hold grudges better than anyone else - seeing the blues and greens warmed up towards the others faster than the the reds, who still fight a lot ( ... )

yssab August 16 2013, 21:33:49 UTC

BAM
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SAID EVERYTHING I WANTED TO SAY

sometimes i just want to pat myself on the back for like
understanding what u write ha
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pat

this is still a question kidstandout August 17 2013, 00:24:17 UTC

i'll keep it short. they are gifted NOT perfect. that would be the last thing I would use to describe brick, with his fucked up personality. they are attractive and smart but they are both socially awkward for different reasons. besides, if you watched the show you would know that little miss perfect aka blossom can be bad too.
side note, I always view an older brick looking like james hetfield from metallica in the 80's! you know with the mullet and the leather jackets. which is so ironic sinse brick said he didn't have a mullet when blossom cut his hair :(. oh well, i'll just pretend he has the same do papa het has now, with the goatee to boot XD

anonymous August 17 2013, 03:18:44 UTC

I think I always had some understanding of this logic but thanks for clarifying! As far as attractiveness goes, I thought that the girls and boys were probably all equally as good looking as far as superficial features go. As in, a stranger unfamiliar with PPG's/RRB's personalities and reputations would likely perceive them as all very good looking people with varying hair/eye color combinations. I mean, they are two sets of triplets. They have to look SOMEWHAT alike ( ... )