The future new fans of Gravity Falls will never be able to
watch the show like we did, and that’s just heartbreaking.
I’m not talking about having to wait for the episodes. That definitely
sucked.
I’m talking about the fandom getting a leaked image of the “author of the journals,” thinking we were completely spoiled… only to find out it was Alex
trolling us the entire time.
Of course, future fans can go back and look at these things,
and read about them, but it’s not the same. Most people will probably finish
the show first and then learn about these extra things on Wikipedia. That’s fine, but
it’s not half as exciting, and tear-your-hair-out-frustrating, as the adventure
we had.
Plus, it’s hard to just watch the show and figure
out the mysteries on your own. The solutions came from conversations between fans; comparing notes and theories together. Who is the llama symbol? Could Wendy possibly be the bag of ice? There
is always ice when she’s around…
Look at what happens when I play this backwards…
You know, I think Stan
might have a twin brother…
I’m not saying the show can’t be enjoyed without having the
entire internet to theorize with you, but it definitely made it all the more
exciting. More than that, it made the show feel real.
We were alongside Dipper and Mabel, putting the pieces
together just as they were.
Alex and the crew did so much to bring the show to life.
Bill took over his twitter. There were those videos about Stan getting
questioned by the government right before that big episode. The statue that has
still yet to be found… and so many more.
I’m not trying to sound hipster and say we enjoyed it first so we’re better or anything dumb like that. I’m not saying there is a wrong way to enjoy the
show. I’m just saying that the experience we had together as a fandom will
never be had again by anyone.
I feel really lucky that I found the show when I did and I’m
grateful for everything Alex and the crew did to include us.
Bottom line:
We didn’t just watch a mystery show. Together, we solved a mystery show.
@pinesinthewoods made a post earlier about this and I thought it was an interesting (and heartbreaking) parallel.
Ford was initially characterized in the fandom to be self-absorbed and only caring for the safety of himself but this parallel shows the complete contrary. Stanford takes the safety of his family as a priority more than anything else in the world. He was actually willing to make a deal with Bill and sacrifice the entire universe to save his niece and nephew from imminent death by the hands of Bill. He loves them unconditionally.
Even his brother Stan. Defeating Bill would mean having to wipe his brother’s memories clean, and he can’t even bear to look on at what he’s about to do. His hands are trembling violently. He doesn’t want to do this to his dear twin but there is no other way to be rid of the demon that has tormented him for over 30 years.
Meanwhile, Ford is perfectly calm while he’s being scanned by alien droids which are much more dangerous to his own safety. He doesn’t care about what will happen to him—what matters to him is the people he loves. Ford would be willing sacrifice his own life for anyone in his family in a heartbeat if they were put in the face of danger.
He was sort of an enigma at the time of his introduction, but his colors really began to show as of late, and this parallel really spoke to me. Throughout the finale Ford showed so much concern for the wellbeing of his relatives over his own, it’s not even funny.
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