A small survey...

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

This post is obviously a very poor decision on my part, especially a second before I turn in for the night, but just out of curiosity...

If you've seen the Merlin DVD extras (of the first volume, of course), did it contribute to a Merlin RPS shipping or did it simply serve to reinforce a shipping you were already into? And who do you ship in the fandom?

My reply is in the comments, in case anyone wonders what brought all this on. *coughs nervously*

Comments

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

Really? *curious* Who did you ship in football RPS? I think I'm generally more hesitant about RPS because I know that if I really get into it and they're not actually into each other, it would hurt. :( So my joining the bandwagon dark side really says something about Bradley/Colin. ;)

Plus, I like to think that it's impossible that such powerful onscreen chemistry would have absolutely no roots off-screen. ;P
Something that I liked was that it was mentioned how the director was getting to know them and use more and more of who they are on screen. And I was all, ohhh... so that's why we're getting increased amounts of slash as we progress! XD I'm dying to know whether they had to audition together with the producers having in mind specifically two guys who they thought would make a great couple. *g*

[nyseides.livejournal.com]

Oh, I shipped around a lot in footie XD. Started out with various pairings in Serie A (what with the Canna/Pirlo moment in the WC06 final having converted me to slash and all that), then shifted mostly to Spanish NT/La Liga. I got more or less out of the actuall football fandom by now, but I still write a little something here and there for a friend; I'd say what I've enjoyed writing and reading the most has been Torres/Ramos, Raúl/Guti and Gago/Higuaín. =D

Hm, interesting thought there, about getting really into it and being disappointed ... I suppose I've always been aware that RPS is *really* "pushing it" and that most of the time we're simply choosing to see the reality in our own way *g* but sometimes, I do forget that they're probably not actually doing it. And then I can't help but feel a bit disappointed when I'm reminded about it. =/

Heee, was it Bradley who said something like that Merlin and Arthur's relationship developed from the beginning like his and Colin's did? We all know how Merlin and Arthur's relationship has ended up being. *g* XD

I'm dying to know whether they had to audition together with the producers having in mind specifically two guys who they thought would make a great couple. *g*
*giggles* Well, it's fairly obvious that they have at least one slash fangirl/boy on the team, so I wouldn't be surprised if they were all, "WE NEED REAL SEXUAL TENSION HERE!" XD

Another thing, even if there really are no fangirls/boys on the team, by now at least someone there should've caught on the gay vibes and not-so-subtle innuendos in the show (hello there, 1x04). I wonder if they pointed it out to the guys or tease them about it or what. =D

Sorry for rambling, I can make a science out of RPS. *blush* XD

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

I was never part of the actual fandom in footie, but I definitely read some fics here and there. Because of that, I can't exactly say I had a fave pairing. It's nice to meet a fellow freelancer. ;) *hug*

I think the problem with me and RPS is that I was spoiled right off the bat. I got actual confirmation about two of my RPS fandoms, that the guys in them were an item, so I feel like when fangirls see something so strongly, it's usually because it's there. But that doesn't mean fangirls can't be wrong from time to time and it hurts to think when is that time. :/ Because if it's in a fandom where you really adore the guys together, then it can be so disappointing, like you said.

It was! :D God, it makes me think they want us to slash Bradley and Colin as well. And you know, if you wish for something hard enough... ;p

Oh, have you seen the credits of the guys responsible for the show? Between As If, Synchronicity and Sugar Rush, I suspect they were all perfectly aware of what they were doing from the very get go. I wonder if they make it known during reading meetings! XD Because I have no doubt the gay subtext is there intentionally, and if it is, then why not talk about it to make sure your actors are portraying what you had in mind?

Don't be! This is one of the most fun conversations I've had in a long time! :D *squishes*