kyberfox:

porgsitter:

lj-writes:

I’m really uncomfortable with this idea that Rey being as strong in the Force as Killoren supports Reheelo rather than Rey Skywalker/Solo. I mean, does that strike anyone else as uncomfortably eugenic? Of course, the idea of a kind of divine lineage (which just happens to be white/white-passing) deciding the fate of the universe already lends itself to illiberal interpretations. See David Brin’s “Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” populists on this point.

However, the idea that Rey is Force-destined to marry Kul-de-sac, a man she hates, so they can have a new generation of super-strong Skywalker babies takes this already problematic premise to new and disturbing lows. Rey’s own feelings of disgust and pain from her interactions with Kal are brushed aside or outright romanticized in this process, making the way this pairing is shipped frequently misogynistic as well. And let’s not even get into the blatant misapplication of the concept of a Force bond making them love each other against their will. The Force is not a date rape drug, damn it.

If Rey is a Skywalker or Solo, on the other hand, it makes sense within the existing canon that she would be as strong in the Force as her cousin or brother. It also preserves the recurring theme of choice, that one’s moral choices matter more than blood, making this canon palatable. As others have pointed out, Rey and Krill being the opposite ends of Anakin Skywalker’s legacy both underlines that theme and neatly ties off the three trilogies. To me they’re the only parentage theories that make thematic sense and make for a satisfying conclusion.

The entire idea that someone very strong with the Force absolutely HAS to procreate with someone else very strong with the Force to make super babies is incredibly creepy. And the idea that THIS is what the plot of the ST should focus on …? It already feels wrong to me to value Force sensitive characters more in terms of the storyline importance but if you then add some nonsense about creating “pure” super Force babies to it that are hinted at just because two characters are very strong with the Force … no thanks. Also the idea that only someone very strong with the Force could only ever understand/ love someone who is also very strong with the Force in a satisifying way … these people should just outright say that they think Force sensitives are superior human beings that should only procreate among themselves and we are right in some racist ideology bullshit …

Every single time a reylo opens their mouth about their Aryan – sorry Force – super babies all I can hear is the shitty, Antisemtic, white supremacist conspiracy bullshit spouted by David Icke and Erich von Däniken. And when you sound like these two guys, then its long past time to reconsider your life choices.

For those who don’t know who these two guys are, spare yourself and don’t look them up. Believe me, ignorance really is bliss in this case. Just like Reylo they could have been hilarious if no for the facts that the underlying mindset is so incredibly dangerous and that they’er so widely popular in certain circles.