User blog:AustinDR/Meaner Sisters v. Nicer Sisters

OK, so I had just been noticing that trend when it comes to fanfiction, that being the sisters are divided into two groups: nicer and meaner. Now, I don't know when this started, but I will say that I'm not entirely irritated by it. Well, actually, I find that idea of dividing the sisters into two groups a little pointless. I've said this before, so I'll say it again: none of the characters are perfect. I don't understand why some fans are trying to put them on high pedestals. The sisters have flaws, yes, but that's what make them more realistic in my eyes. It would be hard to relate to a character that hardly ever messes up as humans by definition aren't perfect creatures. I get that with some characters, we hold them as something to strive for, but we shouldn't ignore those times that they make errors of judgment.

I guess what makes me confused by this idea of dividing the girls between "nicer" and "meaner" is that some don't fit. Now, sisters like Leni or Luna, I could see why they would be considered "nicer" in comparison to Lori or Lola. However, there's a few I don't agree on. For instance, Luan being one of the "meaner" sisters. I mean, it's been a few months or so after "April Fools Rules." Get over it. Seriously though, I don't hate Luan. She isn't my favorite character, but I would hardly call her "mean" myself. If anything, she's mischievous, scheming, etc. Or Lucy or Lisa for that matter. I tend to see Lucy listed under "nicer." I don't really see that. I mean, she's not mean, but the problem is that she tends to be emotionless. A lot. It makes it hard for me to really label her "nice" or "mean." She just sticks out as neutral to me, and that her personality tends to depend on who's writing the episode. She could be bonding with Lincoln in one episode, but in another feel distant. Or Lisa. She kind of also has the same problem. For the most part she's condescending of Lincoln, she tends to be stoical, so it makes it hard to really tell what mood she's in, etc.

I don't really know what point I was trying to get by doing this, but I thought I could give my two cents to this whole trend in fanfic writing. It doesn't have to stop; it personally doesn't effect me, but I feel that some could be too opinionated.