I was listening to the Fated Mates podcast. They had on Veronica Roth and she wanted to discuss a trope or microtrope of "Sad Boys Who Punch Things" I immediately thought of Angel and then Ryan Atwood from The OC (both of which date me). But then I was trying to think of all the other times this shows up. Made me think of ita, frankly, who always loved a woobie.
What is your childhood trauma?
Cordelia ,'Lessons'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
kat - May 21, 2026 5:57:01 pm PDT #12776 of 12779
"The thing about dorks is we stick together. Mostly for gaming purposes but also because it wards off jocks, gutter clowns and other Stephen King-like threats." - Lauren Okie
DavidS - May 21, 2026 6:28:00 pm PDT #12777 of 12779
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
he wanted to discuss a trope or microtrope of "Sad Boys Who Punch Things"
Even your un-favorite, Xander, qualifies in "The Body."
Man-feels may only be expressed through violence! It is the law.
Steph L. - May 21, 2026 6:28:49 pm PDT #12778 of 12779
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Man-feels may only be expressed through violence! It is the law.
*Some* man-feels can be sublimated into dog ownership.
DavidS - May 21, 2026 6:37:42 pm PDT #12779 of 12779
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
*Some* man-feels can be sublimated into dog ownership.
They can cry over certain sports movies too.