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reddwarfslash2014-10-07 09:52 pm
janamelie.livejournal.com) wrote in reddwarfslash2014-10-07 09:52 pm
Head Canons And Lister's Sexuality
We all have them, but some are more deeply entrenched than others. The recent plethora of BDSM fic (thank you, Kronette and Felineranger) made me realise that I have problems imagining Lister as a natural, dyed in the wool submissive, which *spoiler* is a major aspect of "Lessons In Heroics", even though it's an alternate version of him.
(Kronette, this is not a criticism of your fic in any way. You can write whatever the hell you like and I'm finding the story riveting regardless.) :)
Those who are following this story will know that, on the list of disquieting aspects, an alternate version of Lister being an enthusiastic sub is so far down it shouldn't even register, but somehow it does for me. I think it's because his usual character is so anti rules and regulations that it's hard to imagine BDSM being a fundamental part of his sexuality. Which isn't to say I can't see him enjoying it (as in "FSOS") but enjoying and needing are different.
I apologise in advance if my ramblings offend anyone. I don't mean to imply that there's anything wrong with being a natural sub or Dom, just that it's not how I interpret his character. I can imagine either of Rimmer though.
Does anyone else have head canons which you thought were casual until you read a fic which contradicted them?
(Kronette, this is not a criticism of your fic in any way. You can write whatever the hell you like and I'm finding the story riveting regardless.) :)
Those who are following this story will know that, on the list of disquieting aspects, an alternate version of Lister being an enthusiastic sub is so far down it shouldn't even register, but somehow it does for me. I think it's because his usual character is so anti rules and regulations that it's hard to imagine BDSM being a fundamental part of his sexuality. Which isn't to say I can't see him enjoying it (as in "FSOS") but enjoying and needing are different.
I apologise in advance if my ramblings offend anyone. I don't mean to imply that there's anything wrong with being a natural sub or Dom, just that it's not how I interpret his character. I can imagine either of Rimmer though.
Does anyone else have head canons which you thought were casual until you read a fic which contradicted them?
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This exactly. I think as the show progressed they allowed Craig's natural charisma to mold the character of Lister a bit more. He started off being so much more of a bum, but became quite cool as the show progressed.
Chris is gorgeous in my eyes, but I can see where people who go for the more typical type of a "heartthrob" ie: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Channing Tatum sorts, wouldn't get what we see in him. Chris is good-looking, but not in a conventional way. Plus he was quite skinny at the start of the series which didn't really jibe with the stereotypical "hunky" thing that was considered attractive in the late 80s early 90s. Not everyone who looks at those flaring nostrils goes weak in the knees. ;-)
I sure do though.