I still think Eridan's character arc is an allegory for the Obama presidency

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Monday, August 11th, 2025, 4:25 PM23 days ago

Think about it - the supposed Prince of Hope knocks out Sollux (bipartisanship) and betrays Feferi (social welfare programs) and Kanaya (the LGBT community) in order to suck up to the Fascist Murderbeast Bec Noir (the GOP), who feels irrational loyalty to Jade (Reagan), a figure whom Noir does not truly know or understand and whose actions have often directly contradicted his stated ideals and goals.

Eridan then goes to confront Gamzee (the increasingly dispossessed and dissillusioned muddle class) and Vriska (Vriska) with the intention of eliminating them as well, while his past self has made futile attempts at flirting with Karkat (true leftism).

Squiddo
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 4:55 PM23 days ago



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Chris A.
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 4:57 PM23 days ago

Very glad to see that in 2025 people are still talking about the potent writing involved in making eridan such a detailed and layered character, in constant conversation with the political climate of the time.

capmics
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 5:24 PM23 days ago

I love that you recognize how Vriska was extremely relevant to US politics

This is some straight up delirious biznasty, Dawg!!

AwSnapz404
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 7:21 PM23 days ago

all good points, but why is jade reagan?

cubecrow
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 8:50 PM23 days ago

re: AwSnapz404



the revolution is now :o)


julesbilee
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 8:57 PM23 days ago

Jade reflects many of Ronald Reagan's policies. Her propensity for firearms represents Reagan's increased militarization. She is of course associated with radioactive materials, representing how Reagan increased cold war tensions and the threat of nuclear weapons. She of course lives on an island with only herself and her grandpa, meaning she likely doesn't pay taxes.

slothArmy
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 9:11 PM23 days ago

What if there was a guy named Jawn Arbuckle? You know, like a "jawn"? That could be kind of fun. I'll let you know if I think of any other fun things.

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Magic Mirror
Monday, August 11th, 2025, 10:51 PM23 days ago

Jade is also a unionbuster

Squiddo
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, 9:40 AM22 days ago

implying that Andrew Hussie wants queer voters to engage in the democratic process with their chainsaws in this coming election

malleus
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, 2:22 PM22 days ago

Personally I think that the mayor represents people who smoke weed. THINK ABOUT IT! Wv likes greens. WEED! And what does the gop hate above everything? DRUGS. Its literally the only way to interpret this.



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