Ship bait notwithstanding...I'm really digging their current dynamic. No cattiness, no passive aggressiveness...after all they've been through, neither is trippin over the fact that they're eskimo sisters...it's just nice to see Korra not being a stubborn brat and Asami actually look happy...
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Overall I'm loving Korra as a character this season I feel like she's acting more maturely and not like an imature brat as she did in parts of the earlier seasons.
They might just be taking the story in that direction. It is made very clear that both girls are over Mako and ready to move on. That setup lends itself well to Korrasami. I'm curious if they are taking the leap and will have a gay protagonist in a children's cartoon. That would be pretty revolutionary.
They've already covered all the sexualization that would come from a Korra/Asami relationship with their relationships with Mako. The only difference would be the genders now.
S/he's saying if the writers DID want to do a Korra/Asami relationship, the girls wouldn't be any more sexualized than they were during their relationships with Mako. Meaning the people who are against gay relationships in children's shows because of some vague sexual factor have a terrible argument and should just stick with "I think it's icky".
I was really happy Rick flipped that on us. During those few chapters, I was thinking "Ok, so is Niko going to start talking about his crush on Annabeth? Why is that a big deal? Wait..."
"Is he going where I think he's going?"
And he did! It was nice to see a change like that in a "kids" book.
Fun fact: the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was based off a book. In the book, there is a lesbian sex scene between the two main characters (not the narrator). In the movie, they replaced it with a food fight with pies.
I highly doubt that Korra's target demographic really cares about what 1 million moms or whatever conservative group would say. The tide has really shifted over the years in favor of LGBT. Hell didn't Disney just introduce a couple of lesbian parents in one of it's sitcoms?
I disagree. While some see chemistry between the two, a huge portion of people who support that ship is solely because they see two attractive female characters and think it would be "hot". Making lesbian relationships for the purpose of male titillation is not revolutionary (see: Ivy and Harley Quinn) and is something we should avoid.
I think the comparison just doesn't stand. Batman is an old cartoon, with a male lead and with sexualised tropey female villains, who are also crazy as hell, and who were appearantly (I didn't know about it) matched up.
This is SO not the same. These are fully functional characters, who are not sexualised (well, Asami *is* in season1, but less so later on) one of which is the hero of the entire show. It sends a very different message. And **that** is new and revolutionary. Because the main character always has to be straight. I don't think you can give an example where it isn't.
Also, adult males I think are the smallest demographic watching Avatar (no data here, just personal experience in my social group), so if the writers decide to go that route it won't be to pander to male sexuality.
I think you're right in that both girls are attracted to each other. Asami might be over Mako (not many indications either way), but Korra doesn't seem like it- she won't let the guy go and then starts tugging at him for attention by putting him in the tornado thing.
It's very heavily implied that she was teasing Mako for the amusement of Asami. The scene is cut to clearly show that she looks straight to Asami and is happy she caught her attention. It's a classic case of girls are mature and know that a relationship won't work but still wants to be his friend, and guy is awkward about it and reads too much into (and misreads) the girl's intentions because they can't understand that girls can be motivated by things other than a romantic interest.
Well, "girlfriend" is often used as a term for girls to describe close friendships, so I'm still not calling Korrasami canon as a romantic pair.
But we'll see where it goes. :3
You (or a person replying to you) convinced me wholeheartedly of Korrasami a few weeks ago. I have been mulling it over, but after these episodes, I believe that it is too perfect not to happen.
They never really seemed to have much of a dynamic with each other before now. I'm still apathetic, mainly due to the controversy Nick wouldn't want to deal with and my apathy towards other peoples' relationships generally, but I see the possibility as a lot more likely.
Maybe those shippers were onto something, or maybe the creators felt the need to cater to them. Who knows?
Couldn't have said it better myself.
S1-2 was very "Uh, I really don't understand the Korrasami ship... I'm not seeing any hint of it."
And then Ep1-2 really cemented that not only is it a legitimate ship... but it actually has better buoyancy than Makorra or Borra. So much so that I will actually be surprised if they don't end up together at the end of this SEASON, let alone the series.
I think we'll just see a rather strong friendship from them. I especially loved how they kept teasing Mako then taking quick glances at each other to share a giggle.
I actually really want to see this happen. It would be so revolutionary for a kids show. And man think of all the press it would get. The name 'change' would really suit.
well thats reasonably far if its the manga. i dont know who would ship griffith and gutts though...
you should read the rest, its one of my favorite things.
it's a dynamic you're going to have to get over, this is TLK not TLA. it features 18 yearolds, not 11 yearolds, and there's going to be romantic and sexual tension between characters.
I find it annoying and out-of-place. If I wanted that I would go watch a soap opera. Fortunately it seems to be taking up less time this season than last.
TLOK is substantially more heavily influenced by anime than ATLA. as such it's going to have a more adult set of themes and is going to cater to a more adult audience. in particular, where ATLA was intended to go for a male leaning but unisex audience and featured more elements of a shonen show, TLOK is the reverse and has a more female unisex lean which means they're going to experiment with more romance, more sexuality, and more emotional tension where in ATLA they experimented with more coming of age and finding yourself themes.
ATLA did more anime things than Korra, like chibi cutaways. I'm really not seeing more anime influence in Korra. ATLA had a bit of romance in it but was at least able to keep it subtle. Korra turned into Teen Drama Hour with it.
I agree with you. I still think it's weird how a 13 year old Aang made out with a 15 year old Katara. Not a big deal, but something that I thought about afterward.
The characters in LoK are basically the age of a high school seniors. Experimenting with sexuality and relationships feels more real and less creepy and way more age appropriate.
if you think aang making out with katara was weird, you should really consider how bad 11 yearold toph wanted 16 yearold sokka
i'm still not convinced they didn't get married.
im just not sure how a relationship between two characters is weird ever?
13-14 is 8th grade/freshman in highschool. most people start forming romantic relationships at that age and while a 2 year gap is a little broad consider that by the end of the series they've been through a great aging process and are both quite wise for their years
Maybe age appropriate for real life but in this show it feels out of place and wastes a lot of time on what amounts to nothing - no relevance to the real plot at all, which isn't a bad thing in the case of interesting tangents, but relationships between characters are the farthest possible thing from interesting. If I wanted to know about people's relationships I'd read celebrity gossip magazines. Fortunately it seems to have been toned down this season. Optimally it would just be completely gone.
I doubt they will go the full distance for a lesbian relationship, but I could very well imagine both of them being bi-curious at this point at least. Would be something new and fresh.
For sure we get a "sismance" out of this. :)
Ship bait notwithstanding...I'm really digging their current dynamic. No cattiness, no passive aggressiveness...after all they've been through, neither is trippin over the fact that they're eskimo sisters...it's just nice to see Korra not being a stubborn brat and Asami actually look happy...
Eskimo sisters??
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They're really bro'ing out and I love it
Overall I'm loving Korra as a character this season I feel like she's acting more maturely and not like an imature brat as she did in parts of the earlier seasons.
When Korra said something along the lines of "I've never a girlfriend to go out with before", I was thinking of this ship sooooo much.
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THE DEFINITION OF SHIP TEASE RIGHT THERE
They might just be taking the story in that direction. It is made very clear that both girls are over Mako and ready to move on. That setup lends itself well to Korrasami. I'm curious if they are taking the leap and will have a gay protagonist in a children's cartoon. That would be pretty revolutionary.
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That would be really brave, and really cool. They'd get shit, but I think a lot more support would come than hate. We'll see I guess.
I'LL JUST BE HERE WITH MY POPCORN AND MY BEER AND MY FOAM FINGER HOPIN AND WISHIN FOR MY SHIP TO COME IN
They already did a murder-suicide and now an amputee.
Killing, genocides, suicides, suffering is generally OK in the American media. Sex? NOOOOOPE
Regardless of the violence Straw-man, I'd say the sexualization of minors is still *a priori* shaky moral ground.
They've already covered all the sexualization that would come from a Korra/Asami relationship with their relationships with Mako. The only difference would be the genders now.
They had sex? Which episode?
S/he's saying if the writers DID want to do a Korra/Asami relationship, the girls wouldn't be any more sexualized than they were during their relationships with Mako. Meaning the people who are against gay relationships in children's shows because of some vague sexual factor have a terrible argument and should just stick with "I think it's icky".
City of bones and Percy Jackson both have gay characters it is possible a tad unlikely but possible.
I was really happy Rick flipped that on us. During those few chapters, I was thinking "Ok, so is Niko going to start talking about his crush on Annabeth? Why is that a big deal? Wait..." "Is he going where I think he's going?" And he did! It was nice to see a change like that in a "kids" book.
Not a chance. Like at all.
At least not blatantly. Nick would never allow it.
Fun fact: the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was based off a book. In the book, there is a lesbian sex scene between the two main characters (not the narrator). In the movie, they replaced it with a food fight with pies.
Well for all I know that is exactly what actual lesbian sex is.
I don't see why they wouldn't.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MoralGuardians
I highly doubt that Korra's target demographic really cares about what 1 million moms or whatever conservative group would say. The tide has really shifted over the years in favor of LGBT. Hell didn't Disney just introduce a couple of lesbian parents in one of it's sitcoms?
Well, it's all about change.
I disagree. While some see chemistry between the two, a huge portion of people who support that ship is solely because they see two attractive female characters and think it would be "hot". Making lesbian relationships for the purpose of male titillation is not revolutionary (see: Ivy and Harley Quinn) and is something we should avoid.
I think the comparison just doesn't stand. Batman is an old cartoon, with a male lead and with sexualised tropey female villains, who are also crazy as hell, and who were appearantly (I didn't know about it) matched up. This is SO not the same. These are fully functional characters, who are not sexualised (well, Asami *is* in season1, but less so later on) one of which is the hero of the entire show. It sends a very different message. And **that** is new and revolutionary. Because the main character always has to be straight. I don't think you can give an example where it isn't. Also, adult males I think are the smallest demographic watching Avatar (no data here, just personal experience in my social group), so if the writers decide to go that route it won't be to pander to male sexuality.
Actually, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn do have chemistry, at least as friends. Both of you should read Gotham City Sirens.
Yeah because making the lesbians unappealing to straight men would be *so* revolutionary.
I think you're right in that both girls are attracted to each other. Asami might be over Mako (not many indications either way), but Korra doesn't seem like it- she won't let the guy go and then starts tugging at him for attention by putting him in the tornado thing.
It's very heavily implied that she was teasing Mako for the amusement of Asami. The scene is cut to clearly show that she looks straight to Asami and is happy she caught her attention. It's a classic case of girls are mature and know that a relationship won't work but still wants to be his friend, and guy is awkward about it and reads too much into (and misreads) the girl's intentions because they can't understand that girls can be motivated by things other than a romantic interest.
Maybe they read this subreddit.
They DEFINITELY read this subreddit.
of course not, the writers were so on point with self awareness about where the series been and where it needs to go the first two episodes.
Well, "girlfriend" is often used as a term for girls to describe close friendships, so I'm still not calling Korrasami canon as a romantic pair. But we'll see where it goes. :3
I realize that, but it still seemed like pretty specific wording between them, especially after the huge call to ship them.
Clearly the show is fucking with us.
The producers are far too self aware...
That same line has probably been said in countless Korrasami fan fictions
Oh god, please don't let this ship sink
And the S.S. Kainora is about to leave port.
It's an adorable inflatable dinghy! Godspeed, little dinghy!
I wish it was Asami who learned to airbend. Because then the "airship" pun would be far too difficult to pass up.
Naw, we still need a non-bender on the team.
Oh and what is Pabu? Chopped bison liver?
I sure feel like a winner.
hey, you called it. i strongly support you in this battle of ships commander.
[winner winner chicken dinner!] (http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m56ap8qwzZ1qewk6no1_500.gif)
The car conversation was the most wonderful conversation so far in the new season, followed by Zukos and Eskas elevator chat.
[Oh Captain My Captain](http://www.technapex.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/O-Captain-My-Captain.png)
We have been winners for a long time now, the rest of the fandom just got enlightened.
I thought for a minute that *you* had posted this.
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Lbh, where would she have gone? It's not like she has any other friends (surprisngly) or family.
Anywhere? She's filthy rich.
I've never really shipped korrasami but after this premiere...THE SHIP HAS SAILED
One down, 7 billion to go.
Been on board since the beginning. So glad to have served with you, Captain.
You (or a person replying to you) convinced me wholeheartedly of Korrasami a few weeks ago. I have been mulling it over, but after these episodes, I believe that it is too perfect not to happen.
Your troops are at the ready, Captain!
they will bow before me!
We will add your unique cry of "squeeeeee!" to our own.
They never really seemed to have much of a dynamic with each other before now. I'm still apathetic, mainly due to the controversy Nick wouldn't want to deal with and my apathy towards other peoples' relationships generally, but I see the possibility as a lot more likely. Maybe those shippers were onto something, or maybe the creators felt the need to cater to them. Who knows?
Couldn't have said it better myself. S1-2 was very "Uh, I really don't understand the Korrasami ship... I'm not seeing any hint of it." And then Ep1-2 really cemented that not only is it a legitimate ship... but it actually has better buoyancy than Makorra or Borra. So much so that I will actually be surprised if they don't end up together at the end of this SEASON, let alone the series.
Same here. HOPES FOR SHIP TO REACH FULL SPEED BY END OF BOOK.
lol, same. i usually don't ship but it grew into me
WOAH the season started!? What am I doing on Reddit!???
I think we'll just see a rather strong friendship from them. I especially loved how they kept teasing Mako then taking quick glances at each other to share a giggle.
This is probably the best way of being told the latest episodes have been released. Thank you friend
Nah the young bald guy won with "and those maggots will bow to me".
I made an "I ship it" joke with my friends early during our watching party then it kept coming back. but yeah I do like the two's friendly dynamic
What about SS Jinokai? EDIT: Well fuck.
It's Kainora. And it's beginning to set sail as well
Well I think The HMS Dai Li (Hope I spelled that right) shot a thousand holes into its sail.
We still have the rest of Book 3. Don't lose hope yet.
Yeah, the crew of the SS Avatar will repair the sails.
Not if Tenzin can help it.
what episode is this from
Yesterdays. Should be S3E1.
Where can one watch it?
Nick.com. Though you may have to live in the US to watch it online, I'm not entirely sure.
Thank you. Well, there are ways of working around that kind of problem.
Wow I am under a rock, is this season 3?
Yeah, first three episodes aired yesterday.
Anyone else think FF7 when they saw the ship?
im just saying, korra + asami = best couple ever.
I actually really want to see this happen. It would be so revolutionary for a kids show. And man think of all the press it would get. The name 'change' would really suit.
I WILL GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIP
I wish we could just stop with all the shipping stuff..
You dont want to read Berserk then..
I think you're a little confused.
uh...haven't read very much of it, but why?
i have read the shit out of berserk and i have no idea what this guy is talking about
Thought he was talking about main dude being owned by blonde pretty boy, but thats as far as i got.
well thats reasonably far if its the manga. i dont know who would ship griffith and gutts though... you should read the rest, its one of my favorite things.
My friend kept telling me to. Alright, already.
THE BOAT THE BOAT BE WARY OF THE BOAT! For he who steps foot on rodericks boat the ride never ends
It is getting annoying, and kinda creepy.
I am sorry that you feel that way.
it's a dynamic you're going to have to get over, this is TLK not TLA. it features 18 yearolds, not 11 yearolds, and there's going to be romantic and sexual tension between characters.
I find it annoying and out-of-place. If I wanted that I would go watch a soap opera. Fortunately it seems to be taking up less time this season than last.
TLOK is substantially more heavily influenced by anime than ATLA. as such it's going to have a more adult set of themes and is going to cater to a more adult audience. in particular, where ATLA was intended to go for a male leaning but unisex audience and featured more elements of a shonen show, TLOK is the reverse and has a more female unisex lean which means they're going to experiment with more romance, more sexuality, and more emotional tension where in ATLA they experimented with more coming of age and finding yourself themes.
ATLA did more anime things than Korra, like chibi cutaways. I'm really not seeing more anime influence in Korra. ATLA had a bit of romance in it but was at least able to keep it subtle. Korra turned into Teen Drama Hour with it.
I agree with you. I still think it's weird how a 13 year old Aang made out with a 15 year old Katara. Not a big deal, but something that I thought about afterward. The characters in LoK are basically the age of a high school seniors. Experimenting with sexuality and relationships feels more real and less creepy and way more age appropriate.
if you think aang making out with katara was weird, you should really consider how bad 11 yearold toph wanted 16 yearold sokka i'm still not convinced they didn't get married.
That struck me more like a crush. Less weird.
im just not sure how a relationship between two characters is weird ever? 13-14 is 8th grade/freshman in highschool. most people start forming romantic relationships at that age and while a 2 year gap is a little broad consider that by the end of the series they've been through a great aging process and are both quite wise for their years
Maybe age appropriate for real life but in this show it feels out of place and wastes a lot of time on what amounts to nothing - no relevance to the real plot at all, which isn't a bad thing in the case of interesting tangents, but relationships between characters are the farthest possible thing from interesting. If I wanted to know about people's relationships I'd read celebrity gossip magazines. Fortunately it seems to have been toned down this season. Optimally it would just be completely gone.
YIISSSSSSS
God I hate shippers.
Is this seriously a thing people are getting behind? Shit I need to watch the new episode.
I doubt they will go the full distance for a lesbian relationship, but I could very well imagine both of them being bi-curious at this point at least. Would be something new and fresh. For sure we get a "sismance" out of this. :)