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adiarosefandoms · 2 years

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Shipping: Definition, Sexuality, and Sources

There are many different areas of fandom one may be interested in. Characters, world building, history. You could be interested in it all or just enjoy the canon material as a casual fan. One aspect of fandom that has been particularly villainized and warned against however is shipping. Shipping is the romantic pairing of characters within fandoms (note the s, it can spread across multiple fandoms). And though there are shippers that go overboard, overall shipping is no different than the other aspects of fandom. And the intent to establish relationships between characters in order to make your favorite people happy is actually not odd in itself. Shipping encompasses both canon, or confirmed in the story/by the creator, and non canon pairings. A simple example of this can be taken from fandom powerhouse Harry Potter. The canon ship is Hinny, or Harry and Ginny who get together in the sixth book and eventually marry and have children. A non canon pair on the other hand is Drarry, or Draco and Harry. Non canon pairings are driven by the question ‘what if?’ What if the friends became lovers? What if the hero and villain fell in love? What if the creators were more open to LGBTQIA+ ships? Where canon can fail us in terms of sexual diversity, shipping can offer a variety of LGBTQ+ relationships to aspire to, establishing a norm that’s long been denied. In it’s own way, shipping can offer representation that the canon works are too scared or prejudice to offer up. In fact, the most popular ships on fanfiction websites, and in many fandoms are now LGBTQ+ pairings. For instance, the top 12 pairings of AO3′s 2021 top ships are part of the LGBTQ+ family. Only 27 out of the 100 accounted for ships were not LGBTQ+. As a shipper myself who enjoys multiple relationships across multiple fandoms/canons, I’ve found quite a few good websites and channels that can fulfill all your shipping needs. In order to potentially help anyone getting into fandom or the shipping aspect of fandom, some of those sources are listed below.

Info-YouTube Channels Shippers Guide to the Galaxy- A YouTube channel specifically centered around explaining ships, recommending fanfics, and defining aspects of fandom that may be difficult to understand, the woman who hosts it is very open and tolerable. She’s well versed in all aspects she talks about and is ready to discuss the topics from every angle. Her soothing voice and amazing editing style also helps, and she draws from a wide variety of sources depending on the fandom. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvp198WlRp6t72Rm5YXvOTw Are They Gay- This man lives to prove one thing. That these perceived heterosexual men are in fact in love with each other. He has a few vids of Queer history, but the majority of his work revolves around specific couples. His Cherik, Wolfstar, and Reddie vids are my favorite, but he also has Ineffable Husbands, Spirk, Lams, and Spideypool just to name a few. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ME6cK8jWnRSWyUdV0yWJw YouTube Fan Music Videos DemonDove- Lots of gorgeous Destiel vids, plus she dubs the dialogue audio onto the music audio and I love the little quote intercepts. It makes these types of videos all the better. LisaWinchester- Reddie, Cherik, and more including gen and single character vids, the editing is beautiful and more often than not the song choice is killer. Other Random Sites Fandom Wiki- Not always reliable but can offer good information. Pinterest- Has some beautifully edited photos and boards full of ship-specific posts. DeviantArt- Home to some of the most beautiful fanart I have ever seen. Wattpad- My first fanfiction website. I’d recommend it for your first go because it’s easiest to navigate. Archive of Our Own- The biggest fanfic site I’ve visited full of everything you could possibly want. And of course, the glorious Tumblr

Happy shipping!

#Fandom #Shipping #A Guide to Shipping #youtube #fanvids #Fanart #Fan fics #Pride month #LGBTQIA+#LGBTQ+#Helpful sources

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bixels · 5 months

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Hot to the Touch

(Sunset x Thea)

#mlp #sunset shimmer #twilight sparkle #twiset #my art #fanart #the grand galloping 20s #illustration #rarijack is my funny goofy ship your american drama “the fashionista falls for the farmgirl!”#but twiset is my pull at your heartstrings drama romance shit #at least for this au #what if thea was the only one who could calm sunset's rage #what if sunset knows she should hate thea for “replacing” her for being the witch she was supposed to be but she can't bring herself to #what if thea was the guiding star who saves sunset's soul and brought laughter and peace and love back into her jaded tired life #what if they loved each other more than they ever thought they could but it wasn't meant to last. sunset must leave and thea must stay.#what if i ran off a bridge

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halfpast-contrast · 19 days

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Labru library date

#dungeon meshi #delicious in dungeon #kabru of utaya #kabru #laios touden #laios #laois #laius #Labru #laios x kabru #is that the…?#the dungeon gourmet guide? why yes.. it is :)#honestly feeling so soft about my dunmeshi ships #my art

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bisexualgoth · 11 months

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i can't wait for nadja and the guide to resolve their conflict and have lesbian sex. i mean lesbian sex. sorry i meant have lesbian sex. sorry i

#the guide #nadja of antipaxos #whats their fucking ship name #please give me textual bi nadja please please please #wwdits #what we do in the shadows #wwdits spoilers #what we do in the shadows spoilers #wwdits fx #GUIDJA #that's their ship name #444 #*100 #*1k

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puppetmaster13u · 5 months

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Prompt 167

Honestly, Danny is having such a good time right now. He gets to travel with Ellie, explore space, just have fun. Plus his secondary protector-instincts are having soothed despite him not technically doing any hero-ing anymore. Really his sister had the right idea when she decided she wanted to become a doctor, this is honestly a blast.

And if someone does end up passing away, well, Ellie is always happy to help soothe their spirit and guide them to the Realms where they can reach their respective afterlife. Or become a ghost.

They are completely oblivious to the fact that there are now legends and entire temples dedicated to them now. Apparently accidental ascension is in fact a thing, as Dan later laughs at them about.

#prompts #Dcxdp #dpxdc #Dan was already thought of as a god of destruction & change #He’s laughing at his ‘siblings’ for making them a trio #So many planets throughout time now include 3 gods/spirits/etc in their worship under different names but similar faces #One of those planets was Krypton #Clark’s parents prayed to Dan-El the Healer that their son would be safe and in good health wherever he went #They prayed to El-Nath the Guide that his journey would be safe & that she would not have to guide him to the afterlife instead #They prayed to Jor-Dan the Destroyer that they’re wrong and if not that their planet’s End is a merciful one #Clark finds this out when researching stuff from his ship/the Fortress #Hey that’s kind of funny he saw a similar looking being floating among the stars when he first tested leaving the atmosphere hehe #....... W a i t a minute-#Space Core Danny #Moon Core Ellie #Sun Core Dan #Look Jazz’s dream in canon is to become a brain surgeon and I think she deserves to be able to do that #Medical school is hard AF #Danny apprenticed under Frostbite & So Many Realms ghosts who are Very Eager to pass on their knowledge

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f1-stuff · 1 month

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Chinese GP '24 // Charles and Carlos' Shanghai Guide

#Carlos putting his arm on Charles' headrest...protective boyfriend behavior #helping guide his bf through the track...#Charles stop looking at him like that or I will be forced to ship yo- oh wait it's too late #charles leclerc #carlos sainz #charlos #Chinese GP '24 #2024 #gifs #mine #formula one #f1 #ferrari #shanghai gp 2024

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thelonelywhale · 4 days

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No you don't understand how important it is to me that Caleb and Essek have this soft, deep, profound love for each other. These two people who were so broken and saw themselves as so damaged and irredeemable and utterly damned, having the chance to heal together and cultivate this sweet, gentle relationship with each other. The fact that they can now carve out moments of joy together, that they proved you can change and better yourself, with time and effort and love.

Matt taking the time to show that even in just a few little ways, to let Essek express his love so casually and with so much reverence and care is just AUGH. That's how you do redemption arcs. He understood the assignment. That's not only respecting the players for the time they put in to creating these characters and their pathways for growth, but also saying to your players (and viewers), "it's possible. Everyone deserves a second chance at happiness."

They redeemed themselves, together.

#I can't stop thinking about it #I'm also thinking about all the gentle moments Essek had with BH too #him taking on this guiding mentorship role and seeing them for what they are and choosing to trust them and support them #THAT'S also a huge reward to your players too #that's saying “look at this character you cared so much for! look at how far they've come now! this was because of you all!”#I love love love that about ttrpgs/actual plays #critical role spoilers #critical role #cr2 #cr3 #shadowgast #essek thelyss #caleb widogast #dnd #(my quarterly shipping on main is a bit early sorry)#(monthly shipping on main?)

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atryoshka · 9 months

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Invisible queens: A matter of perspective (ft. The Guide and Jenna)

#wwdits #what we do in the shadows #the guide #jenna the vampire #new crack ship just dropped lmao #i couldnt resist bc i love them #my art #artists on tumblr

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natsmagi · 19 days

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commission for @amethystiris !!! THANK U❤️

#natsuhokke yuri ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?#IS THAT THEIR SHIPNAME idk.#checked the tumblr tags for a guide and there is. Nothing. so uh.#ill just go w natsuhokke #femstars #genderbend #natsuhokke #natsume sakasaki #hokuto hidaka #ensemble stars #enstars #my art #good ship btw i think natsume x trickstar is good

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empiireans · 1 month

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screw it, a very mild assortment of stuff i’ve neglected to post on here for good reasons

ty and have a blessed day/night

s1 ep8: stagehand dies and doesn’t come back

#cw: swearing (under the cut)#i’m back at it again with besties stagehand and muralist #i need to draw more dreams/flight #this ship was meant to be a joke #now i actually like it #help me HELP #yaoi head valley elders my beloathed #nodding muralist #frantic stagehand #flight guide #dreams guide #performance guide #rhythm guide #season of performance #sky cotl #sky children of the light #sky cotl fanart #sky children of the light fanart #why am i even tagging this

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jaynaneeya · 2 months

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Raise a glass to Mary Kate Wiles!

Happy Birthday, MK!!! I hope you feel particularly loved and appreciated and celebrated today and all year. Thank you for working so hard to bring wonderful stories to life, and for being the wonderful human you are <3

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balletfilmss · 8 months

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i am positive that the first time pip wore her “talk nerdy to me” shirt after they started dating, ravi confidently leaned against a doorframe & said “hey. the mitochondria’s the powerhouse of the cell.”

#and he was proud of it too #pippa fitz amobi #pippa #agggtm #a good girls guide to murder #pippa futz amobi and ravi singh #ravi singh #imagine #ship #pipravi #pipravi my beloveds #couple #AGGTM

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4-diamonds · 3 months

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they'd be so toxic together

#the guide #evie russell #wwdits #doodles #this is how colin and nadja grow their friendship in s6 #over pure jealousy #they gotta fight to get their gfs back #since im the captain of this ship it will be called 'evide' and also 'sad and pathetic'#pick ur poison

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devine-fem · 8 months

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i am BEGGING you to make that jondami ship guide. not because i need anything to make me ship them more than i already do but because they deserve to have their good moments highlighted

Jondami/Damijon shipping guide.

A collective guide to any cute moment between Jon and Damian in DC comics or motion pictures. Any moment that could make a reader like them more as a ship will be put all here in one Tumblr post.

• Superman (2016) Issues #10-#11

This is the first time they meet each other and they immediately knock heads. Jon’s lighter than life personality clashes with Damian’s cold personality and they don’t seem to get along but you can tell there’s something growing behind the eye rolling and tongue clicking… a friendship?

• Super Sons (2017)

This is the first of the Super Sons series, the series is really short but gold nonetheless. No Super Sons comic that I don’t like but this one is my favorite. They still are knocking heads and refuse to call each other partners but they grow and learn to be heroes together.

• Adventures of the Super Sons (2018)

They slowly start to get used to each other and this comic shows that Damian isn’t just straight up mean but is starting to somewhat ‘like’ Jon.

• Challenge of the Super Sons (2020)

The last main Super Sons comics. This one is fine but I love the others so much. These comics are essential to know Jon and Damian period, it’s the main comics of each others story and in a way they are important to each others development.

• Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)

Now after all that reading treat yourself to a movie because Jon and Damian got their own movie. This is what started Jon and Damian for a lot of people and this is probably where a lot of you are from. This movie is great and fun. They made Damian wayyy nicer than in the comics and their friendship easier.

• DC Rebirth Holiday Special (2016)

Please find and read this. It’s so cute. I love it so much.

• Dark Nights: Metal issue #3 (2017 -2018)

They make a rock band in the beginning, its so cute.

• DCeased (2019)

• DCeased: The Unkillables (2020)

• DCeased: Hope at World’s End (2020)

• DCeased: Dead Planet (2020)

• DCeased: War of the Undead Gods (2022)

This is such a good series, and story in general please read it. DC peaked with this one and its so angsty. I don’t care what comphet was happening, Jon was there for Damian like no one else. I think Damian ends up with Cassie which is weird to me because Damian has never shown interest in anyone before but I excuse it since it’s not really gonna happen again since they were in a relationship just for the story to be more high stakes and sad. Jon and Damian’s relationship was at the forefront and for comic book readers DCeased made people see the potential in Jondami.

• DC’s Terror Through Time (2022)

This is so cute, please read this. It’s a halloween special and they switch uniforms <3!!

• DC Saved by the Belle Reve (2022)

They help a nonbinary person navigate school and it’s so damn cute.

• The age up incident.

(Disclaimer: You can pretend this never happens and I wouldn’t blame you for doing that.) A writer named Brain Micheal Bendis comes into the writers room for DC and ages up Jon in short. The story is that Superman goes missing (He travels to War World and gets stuck there) and Jor-El comes back to meet Jon and he takes him on a trip to explore space, then they get trapped in a wormhole, Jon gets stuck on Earth-3 and has to fight Ultraman. He’s stuck in a volcano for five or six years and becomes seventeen (we think) when he comes back. This was sad to me because it took away all the potential interactions for Jon and our ability to see him grow up, it was rushed and purposely so. Jon takes up the title of Superman somehow and starts to date some guy named “Jay Nakamura.”

• Superman: Son of Kal-El (2021) Issues: #1, #3, #6, #13, and #14.

He does get a boyfriend here and I think it’s amazing the fact he simply gets a boyfriend but no one really likes his bf so… and the are real reasons why Jay as a character is problematic BUT if you just don't want to see him with someone else than every time you see a pink haired twink, quickly skip.

• Super Sons (2017) Special

This is them reuniting after the age up and it shows how Damian reacts to it. I can’t actually find this and if anyone can please let me know where it is. I can only find bits and pieces of it scattered across the internet. All you need to know is that he doesn’t like the age up anymore than us since he says “I miss my friend.” which is really sad to me because the age up ultimately really hurts what people like about their dynamic as well as tarnish Jon’s character almost completely.

UPDATE: found it, it got attached to

• Dark Crisis (2022) till Issue #5

This is fine, after issue four Jon and Damian are not there anymore and if you read half the story just for jon and damian you might as well finish it.

• Green Lantern: Blackstars (2019) issue #2

They hug here. You’re welcome.

• Action Comics (2016) issue #1030

This is the best thing to come from the age up. This is so cute of them.

• Teen Titans (2016) Issue #45

i didnt really like this, im not gonna lie but it has some damian and jon interaction worth noting with jon being protective over damian.

• Flash (2016) Issue #797

jon defending damian. this is such a cute moment for them. jon talks damian up and says how hes the strongest person he knows and how hes misunderstood.

• Superman (2016) Issue #21

iconic damian and jon sleepover, so cute. so flipping cute. damians outfit is adorable.

• Legion of Super Heroes (2019) Issue #3, ?, ?

dont read this. its rlly bad but this is full of jon being the number one damian apologist, quality jondsmi moments over quantity. worth mentioning • Wonder Woman (2023) #3, #4, #5, #6, ? literally them raising a child together but their ages are a bit wonkey, i still dont personally know what age either of them are supposed to be there...

DC MEETS HANNA-BARBERA - Super Sons x Dynomutt

I’d say they aren’t exactly written right, well over all they are but their personalities are more relaxed and they care about each other a lot and will go out of their way to make sure the other is okay and protect them from danger, make them laugh etc, theres nothing wrong with this, its really cute but you can tell its not the typical jon and damian writers is all. I like it.

- Fandom

Artist that draw Jon and Damian:

(I don’t know any of these accounts intimately so if they’re problematic in any way than I am sorry in advance)

Sheiya Vlad

Pechaghtlecha

Corinthianrm0

Hobiiiebrown

spider-jaysart

arunneronthird

Twitter

Hokke

Gozer

@_1209E

YouTube

Justice Lords Animation

Japanese Animation

Super Sons Meme Animation

- Fanfics

Trust fall by Ididloveyou_once

Those Who Wait by InsaneTrollLogic

moving in stereo by TheResurrectionist

Reasons to Not Fall in Love by nanami

Growing Pains

These are fics I read and liked, I don’t have much. I don’t read a lot of Jondami fan fiction so I insist that you recommend your own fanfiction in the comments. (Don’t hate me for the self promo)

- Music (A silly lil playlist I made for them)

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