A Shipping News Special: The Destiel Dilemma and Other Communication Problems

So it seems it finally happened - the good ship Destiel was sunk for good (or not depending on who you talk to) and a number of you asked me to talk about it. But I’m not going to, not really. Let’s face it everything that could possibly be said about this has already been said and I will link you to what I think are the best discussions at the end of this blog but first I want to talk about the problematic assumptions that played an important role in this and many other events like it.

A Shipping News Special: Why is Sterek so Popular?

I have been asked, on several occasions, to explain why so many people like Sterek. There are a lot of other slash ships out there, most of which have more canonical evidence to back them up but there is something about Sterek that has taken it above and beyond. The problem is there are too many factors that contribute to Sterek’s popularity and I could probably go on about it for weeks but no one would read it so instead I have compiled a list of 10 things (and one more for luck) that I believe helped Sterek become such a phenomenal success.  

Side note: this is not why I personally ship Sterek, if you want to know that you can read it here.

Shipping News: The Problem With Upgrading the Relationship

Hi guys, it’s been a while because Teen Wolf has taken over my life (okay there’s other stuff too but you’re not interested in that so it’s not worth mentioning). Anyway we’ve had most of the season finals – which is always a turbulent time for shippers – and it’s almost time for Summer TV: when everything is just so much simpler (or so we thought damn you Teen Wolf). And while we’re on a topic of finals, let’s talk about whether or not we really want our OTP to actually get together.

Shipping News: How We Finally Met The Mother!

Hi there shippers, how are the season finals treating you? I know it’s hard, and summer hiatus is even worse… but we can get through this together (with some help from fan fiction). This week we finally meet “The Mother” (yes she does get capitalization, she’s that important), catch up with the Supernatural drama and a new femslash couple is taking off.

A Shipping News Special: The Great Destiel Debate

Just a warning: I am suffering the hangover from hell so I’ve miss most of the Destiel drama but by reader request I’ll do my best to figure it out. If you’re going to read on then please remember that this is just my personal opinion, you can disagree with me if you want in fact I actively encourage it. Anyway let’s talk about talking about slash shall we.

Shipping News: Let’s Talk About Femslash also Shipping and Statutory Rape

Hi guys, it’s been a while. I suck I know believe me. If I had the option to spend all my time fangirling with you about fictional relationships then I would. Alas life is a thing that gets in the way sometimes. You have to forgive me though, well actually you don’t have to do anything, you can hate me if you want. It’s not like you’re the only one that reads this blog… oh wait. Please don’t leave me lonely reader! I love you! I bring you nice things – like femslash and Sterek drama.

Shipping News: The First Time and High School Engagements

This week’s shipping news is dedicated to the turbulent teen years and all the crazy idealistic crap that comes along with it. Let’s talk the problem with teenage proposals and the magical powers of virginity. Also Sam Winchester gets a visit from the past, it’s my turn to pen The Backlot’s slash column and Mark Ruffalo thinks Science Bro’s is cute.

Spoiler Warning: Glee, New Girl, Supernatural and Teen Wolf.

Shipping News: Hetronormativity - Don't do it!

This week I am reminded of just how fundamentally heteronomative Western society really is, and shippers finally get an article that treats us like actual people. I know I’m as shocked as you are.

Shipping News: What the hell is a “Gay Payoff”?

Sorry guys, I am the slackest of slack but it’s been a big week/weekend of answering stupid questions so this weeks Shipping News has to make up for missing last weeks. Anyway this week: Colton and Barrowman on a plane, Doctor Who breathes life into a classic ship and slash fans cringe at their “Gay Payoff”.

A Shipping News Special: Woe is Fandom, No One Will Ever Understand Us

Three guesses as to what I am going to talk about this week… of course it’s Sterek. Yeah I know but I committed so this is happening. The week started out so well. Sterek won another poll, EOnline interviewed Jeff and Matt gave us some adorable new Hobrien gifs. Everything was happy sparkle fun time until MTV remote control decided to get in on the action and everything just spiraled out of control.

Shipping News: It doesn’t matter what you ship on Supernatural it always ends in pain!

I am incredibly late with this weeks shipping news and I have absolutely no excuse other than the fact that I am incredibly lazy (also Murphy’s Law) but I have decided to take some time out of my Saturday morning to help you stay up to date with all things shipping. This week a couple of epic shipping polls (with more to come) including a replay of the Sterek vs. Faberry and Sterek vs. Destiel battles. Also an epic romance set to make a triumphant return, Supernatural is shipping all the things and I answer your most asked question – why exactly do I ship Sterek.

Shipping News: The return of magical lesbians and a crossover ship I never knew I wanted

It’s my time of the month! I am of course referring to it being my week to pen After Elton’s The Shipping News and tell the world about all things slash (you should probably read it). But I have managed to find the time to scrape together some shipping news you lonely reader. This week: the return of Swan Queen, Jeff Davis’ social media addiction gets the better of him and I’m shipping Stiles with… Jess Day.

Shipping News: What do you do when your ship starts to sink?

Hi guys – sorry I’m a bit late this week but a lot has been happening (most of which I can’t actually tell you yet but you’ll find out soon enough and when you do you’re going to blow chunks). Right so this week: Glee’s major couples, the first ‘real’ Teen Wolf spoilers (including who Danny getting down with) and what to do when your ship starts to sink.

Shipping News: It's a slow week but polls

Not really sure what to write about – most of the shows I love are on hiatus (Glee as well) and I already talked about the Great Jeff Davis Askathon that happened last week. But as I am determined to do one of these every week I better find something to talk about… fast. So let’s talk Oscars, Supernatural Season 9, a Vampire Diaries farewell, Troy/Abed and moar Internet polls.

Shipping News: To ask or not to ask also Glee sex-capades!

Welcome Shippers, it has been a big week for some of us (and it’s about to get bigger for the Teen Wolf fandom). Glee fans could certainly do with a break after last weeks sexathon. EOnline has announced its Top TV Couple. There’s some Original sex to look forward too on The Vampire Diaries and a new shipping column on the block.

Shipping News: Valentine’s Day, shipping and breaking the fourth wall

Hi there shippers – how’s the heartbreak? It’s Valentine’s Day and that means romantic things are about to happen, which can be either really good or really bad depending on what you ship. This time of year tends to make non-canon shippers rather bitter but for anyone that is lucky enough to have a canon OTP things are looking up. This week is all about what to expect from Valentine’s Day TV, breaking the forth wall and the first official Sterek spoiler (it’s not good).

Shipping News: This is basically just Teen Wolf with special guests

Sorry guys – everything is getting out of control at the moment so I have had very little time to follow the world of shipping this week. I will give you everything I do have though because I’m nice like that. Unfortunately that means it’s mostly just Teen Wolf but there are a couple of other snippets from other fandoms as well.

Shipping News: Teen Wolf is breaking my head also a New Girl hook-up… finally

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Hello lonely reader – sorry for the lack of shipping news lately but it’s that time of the month when I pimp my services out to AfterElton to talk all things slash so be sure to check it out. This week – a long awaited hook up, a Larping lesbian, an Eonline poll (with conditions) and so much Teen Wolf news that it literally hurts (I’m going to burst Teen Wolf slow down).

Spoilers for New Girl and Teen Wolf.

Shipping News: Winchester angst, vampire love triangles, magical lesbians and more

Hi guys I’m back from my travels and all I brought you was this lousy shipping news. Seriously though, I’m a bit out of the loop of all things fandom due to lack of Internet but I’ve done my best to catch up on all the new television and spoilers. So let’s see how I do then shall we. I’ve got Winchester angst, Vampire love triangle trouble, a new magical lesbian ship, good times for Klainers and of course some Teen Wolf gossip.

Shipping News: New Year, same ships.

First Shipping News of 2013 and there is A LOT to cover because I have been super slack over the holiday period (I had a chest infection and my best friend got married… it’s not my fault). Anyway I’m back now and I have shipping fun for everyone. This week there’s magical lesbians, more Teen Wolf drama, Catching Fire pics, Merthur’s tragic ending, another Supernatural baby and some spoilery tweets from Ryan Murphy.