In The Spirit Of "Problematic Media," I Want To Bring Up My Personal Pros And Cons Of Hazbin Hotel Before

In the spirit of "Problematic Media," I want to bring up my personal pros and cons of Hazbin Hotel before it gets lambasted into oblivion. I loved this show, but it's earned some criticism.

NOTABLE cons:

1) Strangely puritanical views of sex and putting Charlie in the position of a savior through a Christian fundamental lens. The show portrays sex as a sin, and Charlie is weirdly chaste/pure for a character in her position.

2) Rushed writing. I think this was a corporate boardroom decision bc "kids these days don't have an attention span and if it's longer than 8 episodes we won't get any ratings." Each episode feels like the beginning AND the end of a 3 episode arc with none of the story in between.

3) The last battle/season finale was just...bad. Only one Big Lazer, not enough time to enjoy the new outfits, no concept of power scaling. I still have no idea how strong any one character is relative to the universe they live in. Also, Sir Pentious NEEDED a competent battle moment. His death just felt underhanded.

4) So far I'm a bit of an apologist, but there's some interesting accusations about Viv in the workplace. Waiting to confirm more.

These are all huge dings to the show, but I'm at least slightly media literate and I can acknowledge it's flaws without having a meltdown. For me, the pros make it worth watching and rewatching.

PROS:

1) We've never seen this before. "Ooh this should be a show!" Has never ever been serious like this. Vivzie Pop actually fucking did it, and if she can, so can the rest of us. She's a breakthrough for indie creators and that's never been more important.

2) STUNNING characters. Yes, they're pretty monotone red/black and carry a sometimes same-y shape language, but the personality in their designs is so expressive and striking. I love looking at them and they're honestly iconic in their own way.

3) The music beyond fucking slapped. Electroswing at it's finest, brings out all the edgy stuff my younger self was too cringe to engage with. Living tombstone hits the big screen and it BANGS.

4) Again, THIS IS HUGE. We as artists can make it despite everything with AI and corporate filth. We CAN do it and Viv has showed us, problems or not.

yeah Im amab... assigned MONSTER at birth... I clutch half my face RRRARRGHH... I CANT... CONTROL IT... my eyes start glowing daemon fire and I grow wings one angle one devil and I grow one horn and and claws and a tail and my teeth get big and sharp and my arms and legs are stained black red

BEAUTIFUL TRANSGENDER ELF GF: fight this my love... it isn't you...

Normalize fucking people up. None of this high ground shit, some of these dickheads need their teeth rearranged.

Like. If someone crosses you b, I know you already care about their feelings. You empathize. You're a good person. That isn't going to change if you beat someone's ass in front of their homies for being a royal dickhead, is it? They lost the right to decency when they stopped being decent. You're already on the high ground, so at least be mean to that fuckin prick. Do it in public! Let the world know that the mfer is acting a fool and humble their ass at walmart! Worst thing that could happen is you have to apologize, and you're a good person, so I know you have the courage to do that.

You're a good person. I promise.

Auch, right in my heart... But also correct.

IRON WARRIORS LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO!

Angels of Death Fic

There were no fics on the internet for Angels of Death (that I know of) so I decided to be the change I want to see in the world and write one.

PLEASE READ THE TAGS, the only chapter up is graphic and NOT FOR EVERYONE, you have been warned! Will update when I get the hurt/comfort stuff posted. For those that don't mind, please enjoy!

the desire to pronounce words as they are said in their source language for the sake of accuracy vs the desire to not sound like a complete tool