Nothing actually, I think romance/genre fiction is really fun and the only problem is people not really recognizing that it's not very reflective of reality. Like the dudes in this picture can realize the harem slop they consume is much different from romance slop that women tend to like until they swap genders, which is both hilarious and sad.
I still have a super soft spot for Tolkien's love take of Beren and Luthien (I swear this must be rooted in a deeply trad-oriented upbringing), and even that is not really much better than any other silly romance story.
For as much shit as people give Orwell (deservedly, the bastard man he was) I think the "do it to her! Do it to Julia!" was a genuinely powerful moment. :19: :84: was a very entertaining book to read as an 18 year old.
Nothing actually, I think romance/genre fiction is really fun and the only problem is people not really recognizing that it's not very reflective of reality. Like the dudes in this picture can realize the harem slop they consume is much different from romance slop that women tend to like until they swap genders, which is both hilarious and sad.
I still have a super soft spot for Tolkien's love take of Beren and Luthien (I swear this must be rooted in a deeply trad-oriented upbringing), and even that is not really much better than any other silly romance story.
After seeing this comment, I realize the most romance containing piece of fiction that I have read is 1984. Hmm...
For as much shit as people give Orwell (deservedly, the bastard man he was) I think the "do it to her! Do it to Julia!" was a genuinely powerful moment. :19: :84: was a very entertaining book to read as an 18 year old.