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* SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link contains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]]). The whole situation is nicely summed up [[http://rachellephant.tumblr.com/post/22068261751 here]] as well.
** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoiledSweet) became an EnsembleDarkhorse.
** Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.
*** However, many Makorra shipper admitted to feeling very awkward or saddened when Korra kissed Mako one day after her date with Bolin, only for Bolin (who'd even brought her flowers) to witness the kiss and run off crying. It takes the rest of the episode for them to even function as a team again. This even led to some switching ships.
** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Makorra]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And, you know, they're ignoring the quick but poignant moment when Korra tells Mako that Asami needs him right now, signaling to most non-Makorra fans that she's let go of that for now.
** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.
*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", creating a Makorra moment where Korra essentially pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone Lin's subsequent moments of awesome in battle which don't seem to be set to stop anytime soon. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoiledSweet) became an EnsembleDarkhorse.
** Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.
*** However, many Makorra shipper admitted to feeling very awkward or saddened when Korra kissed Mako one day after her date with Bolin, only for Bolin (who'd even brought her flowers) to witness the kiss and run off crying. It takes the rest of the episode for them to even function as a team again. This even led to some switching ships.
** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Makorra]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And, you know, they're ignoring the quick but poignant moment when Korra tells Mako that Asami needs him right now, signaling to most non-Makorra fans that she's let go of that for now.
** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.
*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", creating a Makorra moment where Korra essentially pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone Lin's subsequent moments of awesome in battle which don't seem to be set to stop anytime soon. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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* SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's is also plagued by this trope. Three characters in particular seem to be getting a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- special amount of ship-related hate.
** Asami: This girl may never get a reprieve. Even after proving her loyalty to themost resentful Krew and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link contains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language her personal ideals by going against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking her own beloved father, some of the crazier sections of the Makorra fanbase complain about how "slutty" she is and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]]). The whole situation are still absolutely convinced that she either is nicely summed up [[http://rachellephant.tumblr.com/post/22068261751 here]] as well.
** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoiledSweet) becamean EnsembleDarkhorse.Equalist or will become one.
**Not as severe, but Bolin Pema: Despite the fact that we don’t know all the details of Lin and Tahno have also been bashed just because Tenzin’s breakup, the word “homewrecker” still gets tossed around by some people ship them with Korra.
*** However, many Makorra shipper admitted to feeling very awkward or saddened when Korra kissed Mako one day after her date with Bolin, only for Bolin (who'd even brought her flowers) to witness the kiss and run off crying. It takes the restof the episode for them Linzin fans. Especially unfortunate is the desperate claim that Tenzin is now obligated to even function as a team again. This even led leave his wife of many years and three children to some switching ships.
** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably muchget back with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Makorra]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And, you know, they're ignoring the quick but poignant moment when Korra tells Mako that Asami needs him right now, signaling to most non-Makorra fans that she's let go of that for now.Lin.
**Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used Mako: There are many perfectly legitimate reasons to be with was Lin Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema dislike Mako. Hating him because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.
*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice forKorra happens to follow her heart -- which like him (and wishing he would die in a fire) is not one of those reasons. But don’t let certain vocal sections of the Borra, Tahnorra, and Korrasami fanbases tell you that.
Thanks to the fandom’s obsession with shipping of course, no character is safe. If you look hard enough you can find Bolin depicted as creepy, cowardly and spineless, Tahno as a serial rapist, Korratook to mean "take what you want", creating a Makorra moment where Korra essentially pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in as an almost congratulatory tone), let alone Lin's subsequent moments of awesome in battle which don't seem to be set to stop anytime soon. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.ax-crazy Yandere, etc. etc. etc.
** Asami: This girl may never get a reprieve. Even after proving her loyalty to the
** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoiledSweet) became
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** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Makorra]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And, you know, they're ignoring the quick but poignant moment when Korra tells Mako that Asami needs him right now, signaling to most non-Makorra fans that she's let go of that for now.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for
Thanks to the fandom’s obsession with shipping of course, no character is safe. If you look hard enough you can find Bolin depicted as creepy, cowardly and spineless, Tahno as a serial rapist, Korra
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* Zuko: A section of the Katara/Aang fandom have become openly hostile to Zuko due to the extreme popularity of the non-canon Zuko/Katara ship, calling him emo and [[WhatMeasureIsANonCute ugly]].
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* Zuko: A section of the Katara/Aang fandom have become openly hostile to Zuko due to the extreme popularity of the non-canon Zuko/Katara ship, calling him emo and [[WhatMeasureIsANonCute ugly]]. The Sokka/Suki shippers, seem to be readying their guns to do this too, as there have been [[ShipTease Ship Teases]] of a Zuko/Suki relationship in the Promise comics.
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** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Koko]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Koko]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
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** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleNameKoko]]" Makorra]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
*** And then, there are the "[[PortmanteauCoupleName
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** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoilderSweet) became an EnsambleDarkhorse.
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** There were also a lot of people around online to note a truly ''massive'' DoubleStandard--Asami became TheScrappy for many for asking out the unattached Mako, whereas Tahno (who flirted with Korra, but is a JerkAss to Asami's SpoilderSweet) SpoiledSweet) became an EnsambleDarkhorse.EnsembleDarkhorse.
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*** However, many Makorra shipper admitted to feeling very awkward or saddened when Korra kissed Mako one day after her date with Bolin, only for Bolin (who'd even brought her flowers) to witness the kiss and run off crying. It takes the rest of the episode for them to even function as a team again. This even led to some switching ships.
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*** And, you know, they're ignoring the quick but poignant moment when Korra tells Mako that Asami needs him right now, signaling to most non-Makorra fans that she's let go of that for now.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", creating a Makorra moment where Korra essentially pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", creating a Makorra moment where Korra essentially pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the Lin's subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin.in battle which don't seem to be set to stop anytime soon. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", resulting in a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which Korra took to mean "take what you want", resulting in creating a Makorra moment which was where Korra essentially Korra pushing pushed Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led to a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led Korra took to mean "take what you want", resulting in a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led to a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the arguably obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led to a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.
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** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.anyway.
*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led to a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
*** The whole "accusation of being a homewrecker" thing wrote itself in episode five with the obnoxious way she described this love triangle, stating that the other woman was "wrong" for Tenzin, and throwing that into her advice for Korra to follow her heart -- which led to a Makorra moment which was essentially Korra pushing Mako into [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Asami]]. This was all ''before'' the confirmation that the other woman was Lin (during which Korra even called Tenzin a "heartbreaker" in an almost congratulatory tone), let alone the subsequent moments of awesome on the part of Lin. Knowing how familiar Bryke are with the rabid shippers now, it's almost like they set her up for this trope on purpose.
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*** And then, there are the Makorra 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
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*** And then, there are the Makorra "[[PortmanteauCoupleName Koko]]" 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was [[MadScientist working]] for the [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
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*** And then, there are the Makorra 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was secretly the Equalists' MadScientist]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
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*** And then, there are the Makorra 'shippers who insist—even after seeing how devastated she was at finding out that [[spoiler:her father was secretly [[MadScientist working]] for the Equalists' MadScientist]]—that [[EvilAllAlong Equalists]]]]—that Asami ''must'' secretly be [[spoiler:DaddysLittleVillain]]. Or the 'shippers who think ''Mako'' is standing in the way of [[LesYay a Korra/Asami pairing]].
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** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin BeiFong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings.
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** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin BeiFong. Bei Fong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings.feelings, even when Tenzin says that his relationship with Lin was failing anyway.
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** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
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** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).well).
** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin BeiFong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings.
** Pema got a ''lot'' of hate after episode six when we found out the person Tenzin used to be with was Lin BeiFong. Some shippers have claimed Tenzin only went for Pema because she was young and willing to have children, and plenty are accusing her of being a home wrecker when all she did was confess her feelings.
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* SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])
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* SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains contains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])crash]]). The whole situation is nicely summed up [[http://rachellephant.tumblr.com/post/22068261751 here]] as well.
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])
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** Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.
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** Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.Korra.
** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
** And apparently, ''Mako'' is getting hate too. It looks like some viewers [[PossessionSue identify so uncomfortably much with Korra]] that they think she is entitled to Mako's affections, therefore Mako having some chemistry with Asami means that he's a shallow UngratefulBastard who only judges women for their looks (which brings lots of BeautyIsBad and slutshamey pre-judgements in regards to Asami herself), and that he doesn't "deserve" Korra's love. It's more obvious when we see that a good part of said VocalMinority ship Korra with Mako's brother Bolin, whom they see as "the right choice" for [[SinglewomanSeeksGoodMan bonding more easily with her]] (bringing some UnfortunateImplications about Korra owing Bolin love because he treats her well).
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])crash]])
**Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.
**Not as severe, but Bolin and Tahno have also been bashed just because some people ship them with Korra.
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat.
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* SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Sato]], whom they see as a threat. (Warning: the link constains [[DoubleStandard MASSIVE slutshaming and misogynistic language against Asami]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and enough animated gifs to make your browser crash]])
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra SequelSeries WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms signs of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], Sato]], whom they see as a threat.
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to bash the crap out of the local cute girl, [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to [[http://aquakia.tumblr.com/post/21989944010/legend-of-korra-ep-4 bash the crap out of the local cute girl, girl]], [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarKandHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to bash the crap out of the local cute girl, [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarKandHandsome TallDarkAndHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to bash the crap out of the local cute girl, [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored since she only showed up in one episode and never appeared or got referenced again.
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored since she only showed up in one episode and never appeared or got referenced again.again.
* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarKandHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to bash the crap out of the local cute girl, [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
* For worse, the sequel AvatarTheLegendOfKorra '''is already showing sympthoms of this'''. Korra, the ActionGirl lead, has gotten buttloads of ShipTease with her TallDarKandHandsome companion Mako, who's also a [[PlayingWithFire talented fire bender]] -- the most resentful and rabid Zutara shippers not only latched on these two and claimed that they were "Bryke's apology to Zutara shippers" ([[InsaneTrollLogic . . .]]), but they have started to bash the crap out of the local cute girl, [[SpoiledSweet Asami Satou]], whom they see as a threat.
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Sorry, had to hit the Oedipal thing hard because some people really don\'t know what that means.
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** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'' before it aired, thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
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** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. There's also the camp that claims that because Katara has a maternal personality towards the team, Aang's attraction to her is "[[OedipusComplex Oedipal]]"...which makes no sense since Katara is not ''actually'' his mother (biologically or otherwise). Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'' before it aired, thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.ignored since she only showed up in one episode and never appeared or got referenced again.
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doesn\'t this belong in Korra\'s section?
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.
* The new series, ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
* The new series, ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.
* The new series, ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.ignored.
* The new series, ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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* The new series, ''TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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* The new series, ''TheLegendOfKorra'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra planned sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'', thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
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** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra planned sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'', ''son'' before it aired, thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
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* The new series, ''LegendOfKorra'', ''TheLegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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Started the page. I expect it to grow even more.
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A show with a wide cast of characters that openly courted ShipTease throughout its history? Naw, that couldn't POSSIBLY spawn anything! Let's just count them down.
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* Mai: Good Lord, her treatment by most of the A:TLA FanDumb defines this trope. At first, most Zuko/Katara shippers were apathetic to little!Mai. Even when she came back, all grown up, in season 2 to help Azula pursue the Gaang, most Zutarians viewed her as just a slightly annoying side-character... until season 3 episode 1, when the audience first saw her make out with Zuko. Then Mai became the target of the great Zutarian FanDumb. As Mai and Zuko's canon [[VictoriousChildhoodFriend relationship]] blossomed, the Zutarian bashing only intensified. Katara was the character these fangirls identified with, and Zuko was the character these fangirls wanted to tap. When Mai moved in on the boy they wanted, the Zutarians hit her with everything they had, as if this had happened in real life.
* Aang: Since they can't kill off the KidHero, many [[PortmanteauCoupleName Zutara]] shippers make Aang so childish that he makes [[OuranHighSchoolHostClub Honey-sempai]] look like a man of deep ''gravitas''. The most rabid of these shippers go so far as to call him "Bryke's special little [[CanonSue Gary Stu]]" or "self-insert golden boy" for daring to get his happy ending with the girl he likes; DeviantArt and Livejournal are ''littered'' with angry rants and "intelligent" essays ''blasting'' the Aang/Katara pairing, taking AlternativeCharacterInterpretation to extremes by twisting Aang into a selfish little bastard who "only won Katara as a prize for being the Special Hero", accusing Kataang of being "creepy" or "sexist" and clinging to the rejected kiss scene in "The Ember Island Players" as "evidence" of this, ''completely'' discounting two and a half seasons of friendship and development.
** Others assume Avatars must either be {{Celibate Hero}}es or else rapidly [[LoveMakesYouEvil became villainous]]. Until WordOfGod and a ''canon'' episode discredited this idea implicitly, this was one of the primary means of pushing Aang to the side; due to [[AllThereInTheManual ancillary material]], it was fiercely contested by [[PortmanteauCoupleName Kataang]] shippers during the long drought of new TV eps of 2007. Of course, the "celibate" angle has now become HilariousInHindsight, as the live-action ''Film/TheLastAirbender'' film actually does portray the idea that Avatars can never have families as a plot-point (namely, it was why Aang fled his responsibility as the Avatar in the film, as opposed to being afraid his life would change for the worse, and that he would be taken away from his mentor/father figure, Gyatso). Certain fans have noted this, and have used it to try and support this angle (despite it being canon to the film, and ''only'' the film), but on the other hand, most fans would rather [[FanonDiscontinuity ignore the film entirely]].
** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra planned sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'', thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
** A few Toph/Katara shippers are nasty to Aang in their fanfics, twisting him into a jealous asshole who just wants to hurt Toph for "stealing" Katara from him.
* Jin: Jin had quite a few attacks on her from a vocal section of the Zutara fans and even some early Maiko fans. Most of it called her a slut or a gold digger (even though she canonically didn't know Zuko was a prince), apparently because she is more endowed than most of the girls. Rage against her was relatively short lived -- it quickly became clear that she would not be a recurring character or have any lasting romantic interest in Zuko.
* Zuko: A section of the Katara/Aang fandom have become openly hostile to Zuko due to the extreme popularity of the non-canon Zuko/Katara ship, calling him emo and [[WhatMeasureIsANonCute ugly]].
* Katara: Extreme Maiko and [[ToyShip Aang/Toph]] fans bash Katara as a CanonSue who became far too good at water bending far too quickly.
* Suki: You'd be surprised at the number of Toph/Sokka shippers who were saddened and angered to discover that Suki was still alive. Now they're the poster LoveTriangle for Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend." A few Sokka/Azula shippers have recently come out of the woodwork to bash Suki as well.
* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.
* The new series, ''LegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
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* Mai: Good Lord, her treatment by most of the A:TLA FanDumb defines this trope. At first, most Zuko/Katara shippers were apathetic to little!Mai. Even when she came back, all grown up, in season 2 to help Azula pursue the Gaang, most Zutarians viewed her as just a slightly annoying side-character... until season 3 episode 1, when the audience first saw her make out with Zuko. Then Mai became the target of the great Zutarian FanDumb. As Mai and Zuko's canon [[VictoriousChildhoodFriend relationship]] blossomed, the Zutarian bashing only intensified. Katara was the character these fangirls identified with, and Zuko was the character these fangirls wanted to tap. When Mai moved in on the boy they wanted, the Zutarians hit her with everything they had, as if this had happened in real life.
* Aang: Since they can't kill off the KidHero, many [[PortmanteauCoupleName Zutara]] shippers make Aang so childish that he makes [[OuranHighSchoolHostClub Honey-sempai]] look like a man of deep ''gravitas''. The most rabid of these shippers go so far as to call him "Bryke's special little [[CanonSue Gary Stu]]" or "self-insert golden boy" for daring to get his happy ending with the girl he likes; DeviantArt and Livejournal are ''littered'' with angry rants and "intelligent" essays ''blasting'' the Aang/Katara pairing, taking AlternativeCharacterInterpretation to extremes by twisting Aang into a selfish little bastard who "only won Katara as a prize for being the Special Hero", accusing Kataang of being "creepy" or "sexist" and clinging to the rejected kiss scene in "The Ember Island Players" as "evidence" of this, ''completely'' discounting two and a half seasons of friendship and development.
** Others assume Avatars must either be {{Celibate Hero}}es or else rapidly [[LoveMakesYouEvil became villainous]]. Until WordOfGod and a ''canon'' episode discredited this idea implicitly, this was one of the primary means of pushing Aang to the side; due to [[AllThereInTheManual ancillary material]], it was fiercely contested by [[PortmanteauCoupleName Kataang]] shippers during the long drought of new TV eps of 2007. Of course, the "celibate" angle has now become HilariousInHindsight, as the live-action ''Film/TheLastAirbender'' film actually does portray the idea that Avatars can never have families as a plot-point (namely, it was why Aang fled his responsibility as the Avatar in the film, as opposed to being afraid his life would change for the worse, and that he would be taken away from his mentor/father figure, Gyatso). Certain fans have noted this, and have used it to try and support this angle (despite it being canon to the film, and ''only'' the film), but on the other hand, most fans would rather [[FanonDiscontinuity ignore the film entirely]].
** Other shippers discounted Aang because he was 12 years old. They usually assigned a [[LikeBrotherAndSister big sister/little brother]] type relationship to Aang and Katara, villainizing neither and viewing their relationship as one that they would naturally grow out of as they got older, or claiming that a romance between them would be creepy {{Shotacon}} even though Katara was only ''two years older'' [[DoubleStandard (forgetting that Zuko is two years older than Katara)]] than Aang. Then the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra planned sequel series]] had WordOfGod identifying Tenzin as Aang and Katara's ''son'', thus confirming that their relationship ''did'' last beyond the "teenage hormones" stage. Needless to say, this simple declaration set the Kataang vs. Zutara wars aflame again.
** A few Toph/Katara shippers are nasty to Aang in their fanfics, twisting him into a jealous asshole who just wants to hurt Toph for "stealing" Katara from him.
* Jin: Jin had quite a few attacks on her from a vocal section of the Zutara fans and even some early Maiko fans. Most of it called her a slut or a gold digger (even though she canonically didn't know Zuko was a prince), apparently because she is more endowed than most of the girls. Rage against her was relatively short lived -- it quickly became clear that she would not be a recurring character or have any lasting romantic interest in Zuko.
* Zuko: A section of the Katara/Aang fandom have become openly hostile to Zuko due to the extreme popularity of the non-canon Zuko/Katara ship, calling him emo and [[WhatMeasureIsANonCute ugly]].
* Katara: Extreme Maiko and [[ToyShip Aang/Toph]] fans bash Katara as a CanonSue who became far too good at water bending far too quickly.
* Suki: You'd be surprised at the number of Toph/Sokka shippers who were saddened and angered to discover that Suki was still alive. Now they're the poster LoveTriangle for Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend." A few Sokka/Azula shippers have recently come out of the woodwork to bash Suki as well.
* Song: Song got similar treatment as Jin by diehard Zutara shippers and a few Maiko shippers back in the day. The most common accusation was that she was a MarySue; nowadays, Song is usually just flat-out ignored.
* The new series, ''LegendOfKorra'', got this going before a single episode even aired. Mako/Korra and Bolin/Korra factions already started tearing into each other, and this was before they knew ''anything'' about the characters. The show itself has been teasing Mako/Korra in the trailers and also played with it in the second episode.
