I had an urge to post...

[ash48]

...probably because it's supposed to be an episode reaction. But it's not, because there's ANOTHER GODDAMN HIATUS!! Boo hiss boo!!

So instead, a completely inane and pointless post.

There are things that are said or occur in fanfic regularly enough that it makes me wonder if I actually missed the references in canon. (I have seriously wondered these.... )

1. Did John ever tell his boys to "suck it up"? (or direct reference made to him saying that in the past). Or has Dean ever said that to Sam?

2. Have either of the boys ever run out of hot water while having a shower?

3. Have either of the boys ever called first dibs on the shower? Or said "don't take all the hot water"?

4. Has Dean ever called Sam "Samantha"? Or Princess? (I know Dean's called Sam "Francis" but the others...?)

5. Have we ever seen their first aid kit?

6. Have they ever kissed which has led to amazing sex? yeah...ignore that...

ETA (another one I thought of) Has Dean ever complained about Sam's long hair?

See? Completely inane. (It's been a looooooooong day. Without my show to pick me up. That's my excuse anyway...)

Carry on.

Comments

[amnisias.livejournal.com]

I suppose it makes sense,(...) to try and create a real environment for the characters.

I would argue that in order to truly create a belivable environment for the characters (or belivable characters) you need to come with new and individual ways of describing those environments rather than falling back on over-used tropes. Beacause in real life, people don't really experience the same kind of thing over and over, and don't say the same thing over and over (unless they actually do, on the show, or they are a game show host). What you have to do as a writer is to think about the actual physical environment and what it would be like. If you want to bring 'shabby motel' to live there are a million ways to go, e.g. strained bed sheets, bugs, faulty lamps, squeeky doors ....People chose showers because it's an established trope and because showers neatly introduce naked bodies into the scenario. ;)

Also would like to appologize for sudden increase in spelling mistakes, my LJ spell check function has been playing up the last few days.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

I agree. I do love it when I read something new or different. Or a different take on the trope - especially if the writer twists it somehow. On the other hand, it can sometimes be comforting. Familiar. As if we are all agreeing that this is the norm. I'm sure if Dean ever calls Sam "princess" or complains about his hair, or complains about him taking all the hot water then it'll feel so right we'll probably not notice (or jump for joy *g*).

because showers neatly introduce naked bodies into the scenario.

and for that showers are always welcome...;)