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hawkinsunderground · 2 days

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working on this instead of finishing my other 91782481730 wips. ft. Will's s5 curly bowlcut

#i think i might actually finish this one #byler #byler art #mike wheeler #will byers #my art #st #haha just realized I forgot to add a watermark #oh well

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hazawhite · 2 days

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“Smalltown boy Dance”🎵🎵

#byler #will byers #stranger things #byler is real #byler tumblr #mike wheeler #finn wolfhard #noah schnapp #bylerween2023 #finnwolfhard

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mikeslawyer · 3 days

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someone made a byler edit to good luck, babe by chappell roan so i’m bringing it from tiktok because everybody and their mother has to watch it.

lives were fucking changed oh my god

#jesus fucking christ #im so normal about it #byler #mike wheeler #byler endgame #stranger things #will byers

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romainlettusdinnerparty · 2 days

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mike wheeler confused face my beloved <3

#byler #stranger things #mike wheeler #will byers #byler tumblr #stranger things 5 #byler endgame #st5 #art #mike wheeler fanart #stranger things fanart #fanart #byler fanart #finn wolfhard

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bylerworld · 3 days

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me whenever i remember that after mike and el broke up max told el mike would come crawling back to her begging for her forgiveness and he didn't do shit but then mike and will had a fight and mike went crawling back to him (at night, under pouring rain) begging for his forgiveness and this happened in the SAME episode it's all THERE it's so obvious

#byler #mike wheeler #will byers

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bylertruth3r · 2 days

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fun fact: Mike was supposed to sit down on the floor next to Will in this scene but they probably chose to make him sit down on the bed because the gay romantic tension was too obvious and they wanted to make the scene more subtle( plus it parallels a gay scene from 13 reasons why where 2 queer boys said "as friends" "absolutely friends" and then they both said "cool" and then they kissed) they changed the "yeah's" to Mike and Will saying "cool" to perfectly parallel the scene so it was intentional and they knew what they were doing plus the interruption trope is a romantic trope and they used it a lot for Byler in s4. Mike sitting on Will's bed also parallels the mvln argument scene where Mike sat down on El's bed and the scenes parallel each other even because of the "you never say it" "i say it" and "i didn't say it" "you didn't have to" lines

#stranger things #byler #mike wheeler #mike wheeler is gay #will byers #stranger things 4 #byler script #13 reasons why

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roamwa · 3 days

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And some more random stuff

#south park #clyde donovan #craig tucker #tolkien black #stranger things #will byers #mike wheeler #steve harrington #good omens #crowley #doodle #digital drawing #digital art #sketch #byler #cryde

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thefirstlioveyou · 16 hours

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a picture of mike sitting on a bunch of music-related items…

#his ass is getting VECNA’D #byler #mike wheeler

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greenfiend · 1 day

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The Significance of Lover’s Lake and Byler (Theory) Part 2

Sequel to this post

(Warning: mentions of sex and drugs)

Okay so first of all, if you haven’t seen my previous post on my theory involving Lovers Lake and Byler, please read it first. I go over my theory and predictions for Byler and the heart shaped lake. This is a secondary post to it, outlining some VERY interesting details involving the owner of the lakeside house, the lakeside house itself, and all the romantic and sexual elements present. I’m saving the best for last here.

Let’s start with the owner of the lakeside house.

Reefer Rick

So I recently made a silly post arguing that the most queer coded character in Stranger Things is not Mike nor Will (nor Robin, Henry, Eddie etc), and I stand by this statement. The most queer coded character is: Reefer Rick. Now, I know we never see the guy, but literally all the information we have on him is either queer coding or drug references.

Synonyms of his name are literally f*g Dick, with a shared last name with the famous tea company founder who so happens to have been a homosexual: Lipton.

We know he doesn’t have a family, thus he’s a single man who occasionally has his buddy/fellow dealer Eddie stay over. Hm, not very heterosexual of him.

Then we have his movie list.

Now, as many of us know, the movie “Fast Times” is used within Stranger Things as a way to gage if someone is attracted to women or not. We have Steve, Dustin, Lucas, and Vickie all confirmed to have enjoyed this movie… specifically for that shot at 53 minutes and 5 seconds. Sure, Reefer Rick rented the film, but why is it the only movie he rented that was returned on time? For context, he’s the only character who had films listed as “late” returns. So, he obviously enjoyed Cheech & Chong a lot more. Two guys doing drugs is more interesting to him than a sexy lady. Okay, noted.

Now, how is he perceived by the people of Hawkins?

Oooof. Okay. He’s not well liked it seems. He apparently is causing some fear and anger amongst the Hawkins residents. Kind of similar of a reaction these people would have towards an openly gay man during the 1980s.

Also I have to include @/conflictofthemind ‘s excellent point that injectable drug use and unprotected sex (specifically between two men) were both commonly associated with HIV/AIDS… a major epidemic during the 80s and a major subtextual theme within the show.

Now, where’s this guy live while outside of jail?

I don’t blame the guy for “hiding” when the town is not too fond of him. Of course he is a drug dealer so there’s that as well. But interesting they used the word “hide”, which has been associated with queerness within the show already (plus this line was said by Robin (featured in the middle of the shot!!!) who is queer herself).

(Both of these screenshots are from 1x02 interestingly enough.)

Wouldn’t it make sense for these two “hiders” to hide out in “a perfect place to hide” together? Seeking refuge in a fellow gay man’s secluded house?

I will say it’s also worth noting that he does not have any women featured on the walls within his house. Also, he has a phallic shaped bong (we’ll get back to that soon).

Phew okay so that’s Reefer Rick. Are you still with me? Hopefully I didn’t bore any of you with this. I promise you this all leads back to Byler.

So, moving on to his house.

So as @/therainscene kindly pointed out, this poster with the smiley face can be related to rave culture and ecstasy in the 1980s. So a drug reference, in a drug dealer’s house… shocker I know. But I gotta say, ecstasy is also a term often related to sex. I also have to add this little tidbit from one of our favourite directors of Stranger Things, Shawn Levy. Keep in mind, he knows what’ll happen in the next season… and he’s directing episodes after 3 and 4…

Interesting word choice, no?

So, back to the symbolism within (and near) the house.

Let’s talk about the phallic symbolism that appears in pairs in these shots. It’s a choice, isn’t it? With two males in each shot. We know the Duffers love details and foreshadowing… I doubt it’s a coincidence. Also, anyone else notice that phone in the background? Just had to mention it, since our boys are frequently associated with phones and calls.

Then, of course, I gotta bring back this shot.

The bed. Blue meets yellow. You know it! We all heard it a thousand times by now. Let’s look at what else is in the shot. A closed closet. Another reference to our boys. To the right, you’ll see a toilet paper roll. Now, if you have a brother, you might see the same thing in his room. Sure it can be used as a tissue for your nose but let’s just say there’s usually another use for it. I’ll call it “self love”. So, basically, another sexual reference.

To sum up this house: lake/water, drugs, and ecstasy/smiley face. Now, let’s go back to a scene featuring our boys with all these elements in the background.

Makes you wonder doesn’t it?

I must also point out the “Paris” poster in the background. City of love, anyone? Plus the fireworks. They’re really trying to tell us something here.

Also, @/foodiewithdahoodie pointed out how Paris specifically was one of the first places to decriminalize sodomy.

You know, I also wouldn’t rule out every aspect of Murray’s prediction here.

Shout out to the Hylers out there!

Perhaps after a lot of stressful days of fighting interdimentional demons, these boys want to wind down and de-stress in their hiding spot. I can see Reefer Rick as a fellow Nintendo player, leaving his console behind, as well as his weed, for our boys to use. I also wouldn't be surprised if Eddie left a few of his beers behind. I mean… Murray has a pretty good track record for predictions. This would also really double down on the message that Mike and Will “aren’t kids anymore.”

Also, wouldn’t it be fun to look back at Murray’s predictions and realize that they’ve all come to be?

Okay, now let’s finally get to the romance elements!

First thing I want to start with is this shot:

So… they had to show us a mailbox, didn’t they? With that name “Lipton” which as I mentioned in my previous post… is associated with Thomas Lipton who had a lover named William Love.

1 point for #lettergate

And…

“Hope Our Love Lives/Lasts And Never Dies”

WWII solders used the acronym H.O.L.L.A.N.D. to convey a love message in a letter. The whole love letters association with Mike and Will never end, do they?

2 points for #lettergate!

As for the “2121”, I think it’s possible that it’s referencing multiple things… number references are tricky like that in my opinion. But I will say that @/thestrangestthing89 brought up the fact that “2121” could be a reference to “Twin Flames” which is yet another reference to romance.

Continuing on with the romance…

Let’s return back to the scene where Reefer Rick is first mentioned. After Max mentioned him, we are cut to Steve talking about a movie.

A movie filled with action and romance, you say?

So… Doctor Zhivago.

Basically a tale of two people in love during a difficult time (Russian Revolution) being separated, with other people, then finally reunited. Not completely unlike our boys. Notice how the “adult” sign is noticeable in the background. Not kids anymore.

He mentions action, which I’m sure there will be some of as well at the famous lake.

Okay enough with the silly details, let’s stop and look at the bigger picture.

Our beloved lake. Look how gorgeous it truly is. Plus the fact that it’s a literal heart? You can’t get more “on the nose” than that.

Now, who else is known as a heart? (Tough question I know…)

This boy is, without a doubt, narratively tied to the lake. He is “the heart”… he is THE LAKE (symbolically).

Thank you to @/everaster for bringing attention to the fact that after Mike was pushed to deliver that monologue to El by Will, Max “died”, then the gates opened WIDE. One of those gates, as we know, is located within Lover’s Lake… known was “watergate” (term coined by Dustin).

So, as of now in this story… Lover’s Lake is literally broken in two. A broken heart in need of mending.

Who better to accomplish that task than the boy who has known him for a decade and loves him completely and selflessly?

💌📬❤️‍🩹

Hope you enjoyed these posts as much as I enjoyed making them! It’s honestly so much fun looking for evidence and finding such interesting stuff. Some of it may be reaching, and that’s okay because it’s all in good fun! That’s what fandoms are all about.

The level of attention to detail in this show never ceases to amaze me! There’s so much depth and clues to look for and play around with. I hope to have sparked some inspiration and creativity for some people! 💛💙💚

As always, would love to know your thoughts!

#Byler #loverslakegate #lovers lake #stranger things #stranger things 5 #Mike wheeler #Will Byers #byler theory

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ellie-the-plant · 2 days

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save me modern au college byler

save me

#mike being the rings bf and will being the bracelets bf is so real to me #mike’s bitching about something and will’s just 🥰😍💕#anyway i love them #byler #will byers #mike wheeler #stranger things #byler au #byler fanart #my art

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will80sbyers · 2 days

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the Byler height difference is back this is how I win

#byler #will byers #mike wheeler #god I hope it's true

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strawberrybyers · 3 days

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will suggesting el should rob a casino so him and mike could play video games for the rest of their lives is peak chaos. he’s so funny. his sister is missing and he’s like “when we find her we should have her commit CRIMES”. that’s hysterical. he’s just a little gay guy with hopes and dreams of spending his life with mike, another little gay dude. i’ll always love you will byers aka the president of “be gay, do crime” <3

#s4 is just really on my mind today #el hopper #will byers #mike wheeler #byler #stranger things

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hazawhite · 23 hours

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