Okay, let's talk about How to Train Your Dragon fanfiction. Specifically, the stuff that makes you go, "Wait, what?" We've all been there, right?
The Toothless Question
Let's be honest: Toothless is amazing. A giant, winged, fire-breathing cat-dragon. But sometimes, the fanfics... they get a little *too* attached.
I'm talking about the ones where Toothless acts less like Hiccup's loyal friend and more like... well, a clingy boyfriend. Unpopular opinion: Toothless is a dragon. Not a substitute spouse.
Human Toothless? We Need to Talk.
And then there's the human Toothless trope. Look, I get the appeal. A brooding, mysterious guy with dragon eyes? Sign me up!
But does he *really* need to hiss every other sentence? Or randomly breathe fire when he's angry? Maybe dial it back a notch, writers. Just a suggestion.
Hiccup's Love Life: A Minefield
Hiccup Haddock. The awkward teen who saved Berk. Naturally, the fanfiction world has *thoughts* on his romantic pairings.
Astrid's awesome, don't get me wrong. She's a total badass. But sometimes, I feel like there's pressure to make them the *only* possible couple.
Can't Hiccup maybe, I don't know, have a crush on someone else for five minutes? Without the fandom exploding? Asking for a friend.
The Rise of the Rare Pairings
And that's where the rare pairings come in. The forbidden fruits of HTTYD romance. Prepare yourselves.
Hiccup and Jack Frost? Gobber and Valka? Stoick and... a yak? Okay, maybe that last one's a bit much. But hey, no judgment here. (Okay, maybe a little.)
Some are genuinely interesting explorations of character dynamics. Others are just... wild. And that's the beauty of fanfiction, right? Anything goes!
Berk: The Land of Infinite Possibilities (and Angst)
Berk itself becomes a character in many fanfics. A backdrop for epic battles, tender moments, and, of course, overwhelming angst.
Seriously, some of these stories make Berk sound like the most depressing place on Earth. Everyone's secretly miserable and longing for something more.
Can't we have a few stories where everyone's just, you know, content? Happy to be dragon riders and living in a Viking village? Is that too much to ask?
The Canon Divergence Conundrum
Then there's the question of canon. How much should fanfiction stick to the original story? Or should it completely throw it out the window?
Some people want strict adherence to the established timeline and character traits. Others want to rewrite the entire saga from scratch.
Personally, I'm somewhere in the middle. I love seeing creative interpretations of the characters. But I also appreciate when the core of what makes them who they are remains. It's a tricky balance!
Ultimately, fanfiction is about having fun and exploring the worlds we love. So go forth, write your heart out, and embrace the weirdness! Just maybe, ease up on the human Toothless a little.
And remember, these are just my silly opinions. Don't take them too seriously. Unless you *also* think human Toothless is a bit much. Then we can be friends.
