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  • keepcarrot [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    Interesting

    In my experience (which is limited) with fantasy, fash generally don't like elves even if they are very ubermensh. Fash generally go for rugged "humanity fuck yeah" stubble heroes.

    • doublepepperoni [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      The elves are immortal, ancient and powerful, yes, but they are also on their way out. Their part in the story is done. They aren't as dynamic as humans, and their long lifespans tend to make them melancholic and fatalistic. The fash see themselves reflected more in the plucky upstart humans. Of all the things in Tolkien they probably see themselves as Numenoreans

      Even in most fantasy stuff derived from Tolkien elves are depicted as a diminished or even straight up fallen race who are depicted as haughty, arrogant or just racist towards everyone else

      • keepcarrot [she/her]
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        2 years ago

        I think part of it is because elves are seen as effeminate or gay.

        • doublepepperoni [none/use name]
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          2 years ago

          The Hobbit movies leaned into this too

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVQtzBTV76Y

          I think this was supposed to be right after the scene where the Dwarves are grossed out by the Elves eating nothing but greens