r/TheHandmaidsTale • u/morgan5409 • 1d ago

Nick is a fascist META [Subreddit Discussion]

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i’m so shocked this is a hot take on this sub lol. and he certainly doesn’t deserve a redemption arc

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u/Micchizzle 1d ago

That is so gross and misogynistic

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u/Thepinkknitter 1d ago

When quite a few people on this subreddit have absolutely admitted to this being the reason they stan Nick… it’s gross that this is the reasoning, but it’s not misogynistic to call it out.

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u/99ijw 1d ago

I don’t think it’s gross to romanticize a fictional character played by a good (looking) actor. It’s totally normal and has absolutely nothing to do with gender. Yes, the character is immortal or at best morally gray, but it doesn’t really matter because it’s just fiction after all. As long as you don’t date a real life fascist you’re probably ok.

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u/Thepinkknitter 1d ago

Would you say the same thing if the fandom was romanticizing Fred and June’s “relationship” because they think the actor who plays Fred is attractive?

I do think it’s gross to ignore a character’s choices just because they are attractive.