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Like, yeah Soos probably would be a factor in Stan’s politics. Soos is Stan’s son, he’s gonna think about which candidate is better for Soos and his family.
But to say that Stan would even consider voting for that racist clod, with the only barrier being making Soos (Stan’s adopted son and all that implies) just Stan’s Latino Friend is low.
To say that Stan, a Jewish character, would support that antisemetic asshat for even a second, is low.
Like, yeah Soos probably would be a factor in Stan’s politics. Soos is Stan’s son, he’s gonna think about which candidate is better for Soos and his family.
But to say that Stan would even consider voting for that racist clod, with the only barrier being making Soos (Stan’s adopted son and all that implies) just Stan’s Latino Friend is low.
To say that Stan, a Jewish character, would support that antisemetic asshat for even a second, is low.
Possible explanation why Wander was so afraid of the spooky forest but not afraid of places like Doomstone or people like Hater or Dominator:
Wander probably was scared those times – just look at his face when he first meets Hater, or how he shakes when he’s on Dom’s ship for the first time – but because these instances still involved people, his positivity and need to always give new people the benefit of the doubt and consider them a friend first instead of an enemy probably overpowered his fear, pushing his fear into the back of his mind. Plus, Wander seems to have very good instincts. While they may not have been correct with Dom, they were correct with both the Doomstone residents and Hater.
But with the spooky forest, there was no person – no possible new friend or new face to focus on – and the naturally spooky atmosphere plus the creepy poem and the lack of anything else to focus on probably caused Wander’s fear and instincts to go into overdrive, causing him to be almost uncharacteristically frightened rather than trying to stay positive and believe that there was something good in the forest worth finding.
Besides, it’s always sorta refreshing to see Wander show a sort of ‘negative’ emotion – and to show that despite knowing a ton and being a great teacher for those who need to get on the right path, there’s still one or two lessons he has to learn, or one or two instances where he’s the one who needs help.
Possible explanation why Wander was so afraid of the spooky forest but not afraid of places like Doomstone or people like Hater or Dominator:
Wander probably was scared those times – just look at his face when he first meets Hater, or how he shakes when he’s on Dom’s ship for the first time – but because these instances still involved people, his positivity and need to always give new people the benefit of the doubt and consider them a friend first instead of an enemy probably overpowered his fear, pushing his fear into the back of his mind. Plus, Wander seems to have very good instincts. While they may not have been correct with Dom, they were correct with both the Doomstone residents and Hater.
But with the spooky forest, there was no person – no possible new friend or new face to focus on – and the naturally spooky atmosphere plus the creepy poem and the lack of anything else to focus on probably caused Wander’s fear and instincts to go into overdrive, causing him to be almost uncharacteristically frightened rather than trying to stay positive and believe that there was something good in the forest worth finding.
Besides, it’s always sorta refreshing to see Wander show a sort of ‘negative’ emotion – and to show that despite knowing a ton and being a great teacher for those who need to get on the right path, there’s still one or two lessons he has to learn, or one or two instances where he’s the one who needs help.
Stan is a severely broken man. But Ford wasn’t the problem. You know what WAS the problem?
Filbrick.
Yeah that’s right, his dad. His dad was the one who showed preferential treatment to Ford. Is that Ford’s fault? Hell no. Ford didn’t ask for that. Ford made sure to include his brother in things, he hung out with his brother, he loved his brother.
But it was Filbrick who packed Stan’s bags. It was Filbrick who told Stan to leave and never come back. It was Filbrick who tore Stan down at every opportunity.
Ford had a hissy fit at Stan, yes. But can you blame him? He truly believed that Stan had sabotaged him. He felt hurt and betrayed that the one person who was supposed to always support him, always love him had screwed him over. Of course he was going to lash out, he was just a kid!
Remember in the end, where Stan says “Dad was right, I am a screw up!” He is 60 years old, and his father’s words still ring true in his mind. He believes he’s good for nothing, something that HIS FATHER made him believe.
Stan’s problems are not about Ford.
Stop demonizing Ford, and start thinking hard about the abuse Stan suffered at the hands of his father.
Stan is a severely broken man. But Ford wasn’t the problem. You know what WAS the problem?
Filbrick.
Yeah that’s right, his dad. His dad was the one who showed preferential treatment to Ford. Is that Ford’s fault? Hell no. Ford didn’t ask for that. Ford made sure to include his brother in things, he hung out with his brother, he loved his brother.
But it was Filbrick who packed Stan’s bags. It was Filbrick who told Stan to leave and never come back. It was Filbrick who tore Stan down at every opportunity.
Ford had a hissy fit at Stan, yes. But can you blame him? He truly believed that Stan had sabotaged him. He felt hurt and betrayed that the one person who was supposed to always support him, always love him had screwed him over. Of course he was going to lash out, he was just a kid!
Remember in the end, where Stan says “Dad was right, I am a screw up!” He is 60 years old, and his father’s words still ring true in his mind. He believes he’s good for nothing, something that HIS FATHER made him believe.
Stan’s problems are not about Ford.
Stop demonizing Ford, and start thinking hard about the abuse Stan suffered at the hands of his father.
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