reacting to insane fanfiction (with @jordanatheresa)

TL;DR

YouTubers delve into the world of Wattpad fan fiction, encountering bizarre and outrageous stories about egg and toast, Thomas the Tank Engine and Lightning McQueen, the periodic table, and more.

Transcript

last time I did this it scarred me for life and so uh we're back I'm ready to do it all over again hello everyone and welcome to what could potentially be one of the most cursed videos on youtube.com today we are going to be diving into the murky world of Wattpad fan fiction because a problem shared is a problem I'm not doing this alone welcome Jor... Read More

Key Insights

• 🪭 Wattpad fan fiction is known for containing outrageous and unconventional pairings.
• 🍉 Different fan fiction platforms vary in terms of quality and content.
• ❓ Explicit content can be unexpected and uncomfortable for readers.
• ❓ Emotional attachment to characters can vary, from finding them amusing to feeling genuine empathy.
• ❓ Inanimate objects and fictional characters can be utilized as subjects in romantic or explicit encounters.
• ✍️ The quality of writing and storytelling can vary greatly in fan fiction.
• 👻 Fan fiction allows for a creative and imaginative outlet for fans to explore their favorite fictional worlds.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the different platforms for fan fiction, and how does Wattpad compare to them?

The YouTubers discuss the hierarchy of fan fiction platforms, with Wattpad being regarded as the "black market" of fan fiction due to its reputation for containing more poorly written and outrageous stories. They mention that Archive of Our Own is considered higher quality, followed by Tumblr and fanfiction.net.

Q: What are some examples of the unconventional pairings they encounter in the fan fiction stories?

They come across stories about romantic relationships between egg and toast, Thomas the Tank Engine and Lightning McQueen, as well as the periodic table and a reader.

Q: How do the YouTubers react to the explicit content in the fan fiction stories?

The YouTubers are caught off guard by the explicit nature of some of the stories, especially when the focus deviates from the expected content. They express surprise, disappointment, and even awkwardness while reading the stories.

Q: Is there any genuine emotional connection or attachment to the characters in the fan fiction stories?

The YouTubers express varying levels of emotional investment in the stories, ranging from finding them amusing and entertaining to feeling genuine sadness and empathy for the characters. However, they also acknowledge the absurdity of the situations and the unconventional relationships depicted.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The YouTuber duo explores Wattpad fan fiction, acknowledging that not all bad fan fiction can be found on Wattpad but that it often carries a reputation for containing the most outrageous content.

• They read stories featuring unconventional pairings such as egg and toast, Thomas the Tank Engine and Lightning McQueen, and even the periodic table.

• The stories range from romanticizing the relationships between inanimate objects to explicit encounters between fictional characters.