Once Upon A Time - 3x03 "Quite a Common Fairy" FULL REACTION
Added 2019-07-24 19:58:08 +0000 UTCEnjoy!
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I meant no offence. I was simply trying to be honest and say how I feel about all aspects of this episode. That includes what I like and what I do not like. I have nothing against those who are gay. I don't care for the lifestyle and seeing them act on it, but as people I care about them and I respect them. And I have no problem with any show or movie creating a brand new character, never before written, who is gay. But to make characters like Mulan, and any of the rest of the fairytale characters who were never gay before, does bother me. Especially Mulan, since she initially loved Phillip until they changed her again. Because they change a big part of who these beloved characters are to those who have loved them since we were children and long before, as I have. I'm sorry, but that's how I feel. Please do not ridicule me and put words in my mouth, or think me as unfeeling. I have had friends who are gay. Good friends and I do not disrespect them. I just prefer not to see the lifestyle acted on in front of me. I most certainly beg your forgiveness if you feel I have offended you personally, or anyone else who is gay. Because I did not mean to in the slightest way. I would love it if we were friends. Can you please understand what I am trying to say and believe that I wish you all the best? Because I truly do.
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2019-07-29 02:37:14 +0000 UTCRose McIver! I remember seeing her when this originally aired, and it was quite a neat thing to see her all grown up. “This is the story of a time long ago...” Anyway, nice work, Liam.
Koz
2019-07-26 21:06:51 +0000 UTCHeaven forbid television shows reflect a lifestyle different than yours. TBH I'm tired of the straight lifestyle always being shoved down my throat. To think you have the audacity to post your narrow view in a community forum.
Paul Lytle
2019-07-26 02:25:51 +0000 UTCI am in 100% agreement! :)
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2019-07-25 03:09:58 +0000 UTCThanks so much for another great reaction. I love this episode. I was so excited when I saw my email you posted a OUAT reaction. I really enjoyed the backstory story that shows us how Regina & Tink met. I loved the parallels between them in the EF & in Neverland, except with the roles being reversed in how their characters affected each other. I loved how Regina took out her own heart & showed Tink how evil deeds & revenge left her with a dark heart & that if Tink killed her that’s what her heart would look the same. I loved the recurring theme of second chances in each of the storylines & especially how it was revered for Regina & Tink. And as always I love the scenes with Emma & Hook. I also love the scenes with Hook & David. Though they’re nowhere close to being friends, they’re taking their first steps to having a greater respect & understanding of each other. I’m really enjoying their banter & bromance. I’m excited for you to see where their relationship goes from here. I love seeing Robin Hood again & how he & Mulan helped Neal. While I like that Neal is trying to get to neverland to find & save Henry, I don’t really actually care to see him try to get a second chance with Emma. I must say I can’t be objective being that I’m a CaptainSwan shipper 100%. I liked that Mulan went back to find Robin Hood to join him & his Merry Men & I loved the twist that Robin is the man with the lion tattoo, who we learned from Tinker Bell is Regina’s true love. Overall, I love this episode & season three is one of my favorite seasons. I look forward to more Once reactions. I’m so excited for you too see the adventure that’s yet to come in Neverland!!!!
Linda McDonough Garcia
2019-07-25 02:20:50 +0000 UTClol Heidi!! I see you everywhere on here!!! I'm only giving to three reactors and you're signed up for them too! Liam here, and then both Keith from Alice Plays and Geeked out nation. I just wanted to thank you for this comment. I haven't watched the reaction just yet as I usually wait until my kids go to bed before sitting down here. But I wanted to say I appreciate what you said above about the show going the way of panderers everywhere and adding gay stuff to stories where they aren't needed or don't make sense. I have expressed similar sentiments in many chats and comment sections and ALWAYS get attacked for it. Maybe I'm not as good at saying it so nicely, like you did...so I'll leave it at that and just thank you again for saying it so kindly and completely. Is it bed time yet?!!! lol <3
Sarah Benedict
2019-07-24 23:40:08 +0000 UTCThank you! I was so excited when the alert on my phone came up to show me you've posted a new reaction for the next episode of Once Upon a Time. Like I always am, of course. :) First... Like you, I love that the major themes throughout this episode were about second chances and redemption, mainly for both Regina and Tinker Bell, who I really love as a new character brought into Once Upon a Time. And I love how the backstory ties in with the major storyline throughout this episode, as Tink used up her second chance in hope of helping Regina before she was to become the Evil Queen, only for the roles to become reversed in the present storyline as it becomes Regina's turn to save Tink from falling down the same dark path she did when she turned against Tinker Bell. I really love the moments between them within the cave, as Tink is prepared to take her revenge on Regina for losing her wings and magic due to Regina being selfish enough not to accept her help in finding her True Love. I love that Regina rips out her own heart and begins to talk about how her own hatred for Snow and her miserable life eventually led to her becoming so evil that her heart has forever been darkened, to show Tink that the same will happen to her heart as well if she killed Regina. I also love the strength Regina shows when she gives her heart over to Tink and tells her that if revenge is truly what she wants, then she's free to crush it. And absolutely love that this strength is Regina is what helps Tink to find her own strength to be the fairy she truly is, even if she doesn't have her wings or magic any longer. These scenes between Tink and Regina while they're split off from the others while in Neverland, are my favorite moments throughout this episode. Another of my favorite moments is also between Hook and David, as Hook informs David that he had seen him become injured during their fight, then how Hook apologizes to him and encourages David to tell his wife and daughter the truth. Going with the major theme throughout this episode, it appears Regina and Tinker Bell aren't the only ones possibly on their way towards redemption, but that Hook is trying hard to be a better man as well. And I absolutely love it! I also love that it appears there's a possible friendship, or at least a better understanding growing between Hook and David as well, which I also love. Hook is genuine in wanting to help David for whatever his reasons for doing so might be. And I love it. Next... I really like the backstory between Regina and Tink, as Tink comes to Regina before she's the Evil Queen and still studying magic under Rumplestiltskin's tutelage. And by the way... I love the actress who plays Tink as well. Rose McIver. She's so perfect in the role. So sweet and innocent, until everything changes for the worse for the poor fairy. But back to the backstory... I really like how Tink longs to help Regina against the Blue Fairy's orders, since Blue has already given up hope that Regina will become anything more than the Evil Queen, and sadly she was right. I like the scene in the flowers between Tink and Blue, or as Blue calls her... Green, which is a name Tink hates. I find that interesting and it makes me wonder what Blue's real name is too. However, while I disagree with Blue because she's so quick to give up on Regina, who could have gone the other way and found herself her new soulmate just as easily had she allowed herself to be happy again, it turns out that Blue was right all along, which leads us to the next moment between them, as Blue tells Tink she's used up her second chance and failed them. And sadly, that she no longer believes in Tink, causing Tink to lose her wings. Fairies need people to believe in them and without that belief, they are powerless. Most fans of this show really come to hate Blue for this and for turning against Tinker Bell. Most people have come to call her sketchy. And while what happens to Tink is sad, I can also understand why Blue is so worried about Tink's decisions and her willingness to disregard the rules Blue has made for all fairies. Like everyone, every world needs rules to live by, or there's nothing among the worlds but chaos. Blue may have been overly strict, especially in regards to Tinker Bell, but she has her reasons for being so. Now... I also love how Hook comes up with the idea for them to find Tink, so they can get her to help them get into Pan's camp to save henry, knowing that Tink was once close to Pan and that Pan still trusts her. And I love how Regina's help in redeeming her, allows for Tink to find it in herself to help them all to save Henry, despite the heavy risk in turning against Pan. I also love the brief talk between Emma and Mary Margaret while in the tree house, as Mary Margaret shares with Emma about how she once lived in a place similar to the tree house, when she lived in the tree stump while living as a bandit before she met David. As for Regina's chance to walk into the tavern to find her soulmate with the man who has a lion tattoo on his right forearm... I really like this brief moment as Regina is about to enter, only for her to run away. It's sad and a little frustrating, but I understand Regina's reasons for doing so as she talks about them with Tink, both before Tink loses her wings and later while she and Regina are in the cave in Neverland. I can understand her fear of letting go of her hate even if she's absolutely wrong for doing so. And I also love the brief talk between Regina and Tink in the end, as she explains how it was selfish of Regina for not gong in to meet her love, because it meant he wasn't able to find his own soulmate in her as well. Now... as for the scenes with Neal, Mulan, Robin, and Roland, back inside the Dark One's castle... I enjoy these scenes for the most part, as Neal is fighting to find a way to get to Neverland for Henry and for Emma too. I am happy he's so eager to be a father to Henry, like any father should be, but as I've said before, and as you've also said, I'm still not a fan of the idea of him getting back together with Emma. So I don't care so much for that part of his drive to get to Neverland. However, I really like how Roland is the key to helping him, as Roland summons the Shadow by saying simply, "I believe." And I like how Neal jumps out the window to catch the Shadow. I just hate that as soon as he lands in Neverland again... of course Felix is right there because Pan immediately knows he's come, which leads us to believe that most likely Neal is about to become Pan's next prisoner. And lastly... I really like that Robin Hood later invites Mulan to become a member of his Merry Men. I think they would be great together. However, I really don't like how Mulan has to go to find Aurora to see if there's a reason why she shouldn't accept, and we learn that Mulan's feelings towards Phillip have changed over to feelings for Aurora. I get why the show's creators and writers feel they could justify the change in her feelings even if it's not really explained, but I hate it. I am quite frustrated and annoyed with them for making Mulan a gay character, because for one... she wasn't initially gay in this show, and two... because Mulan, nor any of the other characters we have known and loved since we were little from their stories and Disney movies are gay. And it really bothers me that the creators and writers had to fall to the pressure to make at least one gay character when there's absolutely no good reason for her to be. Please... please... please do not be upset with me for feeling this way. I don't wish to offend you, Liam, or anyone else who reads these comments. For me personally... I do not like nor agree with the gay lifestyle, but I do not dislike those who are gay. I have had gay friends and I care and respect those who are gay. I just hate having the lifestyle always thrown in my face when I'm watching shows and movies I like, and this is happening more and more everyday. They always have to make at least one character in every show and movie gay, and it's annoying and to me, it feels wrong. Characters who are not meant to be gay, should not be turned gay just to appease the audience who watches these shows and movies who are gay. I don't like the gay lifestyle, and I don't like that the creators of my favorite show chose to give into the pressure and made Mulan gay, but Once Upon a Time is still my favorite show and it always will be, because it holds a very special place in my heart. I love it for its characters, who I have loved since I was a little girl, and I love it for the hope it inspires in me, as well as the hope that everyone can be redeemed. So yeah... Mulan being turned into a gay character bothers me, but overall, I still love her character. Forgive me for going off on that tirade. Overall... I really enjoy this episode a lot and most of the scenes. And I absolutely love that the very end reveals the lion tattoo on Robin Hood's right forearm as he reaches out his hand to welcome Mulan into his band of Merry Men. Regina and Robin Hood are destined for more, and possibly even True Love. Just you wait and see. :) Thank you so much! Until your next reaction...
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2019-07-24 22:13:36 +0000 UTC
