@@Maplestarknight don't feel bad I also could've sworn there was at least a bit more flirting before the break up. I apparently made up at least one hug. 😅
I always thought DJ was one of the cutest guys on the show (my personal favs were Scott, DJ, and Sean) & I’m with you I’m so perplexed that he never had not 1 love interest. Also yes it is sus & low key racist that him and Leshawna had no real romantic relationship. I used to ship them as a kid & I was disappointed how fast they came & went.
I kinda wonder if the writers wanted DJ to be gay. You're right it does seem notable that they never had him have any romances and the only thing that I can think of is that they had an idea but they weren't allowed to do it. With what we know about animation at the time, that's about the only thing I can think of that wouldn't have been allowed.
I remember being glad, even as a kid, that they didn't stick Duncan and Gwen together just because they were the "alternative ones." I especially loved Duncan and Courtney because I was really into opposites attract. You can imagine how bitter I was when ... ALL of that mess went down. 😤😅 Especially learning it was due to executive meddling.
This video took way too long to make but I did it lol. I hope you are enjoyed this chill possibly too long video and please remember this is all in good fun. I love most of these characters but it's fun to rant randomly on the internet. Well be back to our regular content soon! 💕
I really despise Gwuncan because it was all a toxic setup and the creators of Total Drama had confirmed that Duncan didn’t truly love Gwen. It was all deception and infidelity. It turns out that Gwen and Trent were originally planned to stay together but network executives didn’t want them to stay as a couple. Tom McGillis also prefers Gwent instead of Gwuncan. I also prefer Gwent because it had many attributes of true love.
I don't despise the couple, I despise how it was handled. It could've worked but they worked overtime to not make it work. I loved her with Trent but they messed that up too. Honestly you can tell that this was a forced relationship between Gwen and Duncan. Either way, I don't have a strong opinion about which couple is better. I just want the relationships to make sense. Thats why both of her relationships are on here. Both of them ended so unnecessarily and ultimately wasted our time as viewers. I do like hearing about the production side though. It gives more context to why things happened the way it did.
So basically, DuncanxGwen was another example of network executives interfering with and ruining the story. Why am I not surprised? For that couple specifically, network executives saw a punk delinquent guy and a goth gal and thought "these two belong together 'cause cliches". If that was their reactions to TrentxGwen, now I'm wondering what their reactions were to a possible GwenxGeoff shipping in the Total Drama Island pilot.
Off topic and a whole year late but I love your profile pic being Gwen cosplaying as Raven. It just *fits* so much. Like a mental puzzle piece finally being put in its place.
Listen. I am in delusional land. In my world the final two of TDA was Lindsay and Harold. In my world Harold and Leshawna get together by then, and just stay together. Because seriously. WHAT WAS THE POINT. And the thing is, they were already acting like they were dating in WT. Leshawna, why are you apologizing to Harold about Alejandro? You're not even dating. Why did you specifically give a shout out to Harold in your song. Basically going, not all men - Harold would neverrrr Literally nothing would change between them if they just were dating. Except we'd get more fluff, and the world would be a better place.
Personal opinion about Dave and sky, they had a huge waste potential I think. Let's be honest, total drama writers make them so dirty during season, real waste of one of the two couples of the season
I don't think his character was intentionally made to be ace. Especially considering the time period this show was made in. We literally just got our first openly gay td character in 2024. So I highly doubt DJ was meant to be Ace representation. I think its just a classic example of neglecting a poc character. There are way better representation for ace characters nowadays, so at least that's a plus.
@@TersTrippyTV omg senpai noticed me, thanks for all your cool videos! They help me get through long night shifts. :) It's unfortunate since you're very likely correct, but as someone who is Ace who absolutely adored DJ, I definitely projected a heck ton onto him. But yes you're right, there are a few other ace characters who act as better representation. I think there was just something cool about the possibility of a stereotypical "jock" being entirely uninterested in most "jock" things in favor of cute animals and nice, relaxing things. X'3
@@straywolf184 I love DJ so much! And hey just because he's not canonically ace doesn't mean you can't still relate to him. He's still a big softie whose mostly focused on friendships rather than romance. Plus it is cool seeing a character with his traits being very kind and gentle. So kind that even Duncan was influenced by him. Oh and thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them.
I wasn't talking about Heather.. I said he cheated in the competition not cheated in the relationship. He threw challenges for Gwen and would cheat to help her win. However that backfired majorly on both of them. More so Gwen.
@@TersTrippyTV Ah, thank you for the clarification. With this show I associate cheating more with adultery, not breaking the rules, unless the character is Heather, Duncan, or Harold.
I have to disagree with gwuncan I’m afraid because even though I didn’t watch all of the seasons (my fav being Island) I can already tell they were doomed from the start no disrespect intended btw
Lashawna is a racial stereotype and a product of early 2000s “Exotic” women craze. The idea that Harold fetishizes Lashawna has always made me uncomfortable. He is a basement dweller, he’s literally ignorant and Leshawna acted as his compass in a world that is not only white people and video games. As a black girl that likes white guys, and has dated white men I had to sort of play “teacher” for, he isn’t malicious. And I know you specifically didn’t say that but after Hadrianna Hook or whatever her name is made that video everyone’s been dragging me for liking this ship that is significantly less problematic then every other ship. I also think it’s a good learning opportunity for young colored women (or just POC in general) to learn ITS OKAY TO DATE PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF YOUR RACE!!! Leshawna didn’t get with Harold because she didn’t wanna be with a lanky white guy but admits multiple times that he is her person. Total drama is too simple to get into it, but it’s such an important story to tell 😭 and unfortunately we won’t ever see it be told.
Did I really imagine Harold and Leshawna's whole relationship... i am heartbroken...
At least they were great friends 😭. Thats something lol
@@Maplestarknight don't feel bad I also could've sworn there was at least a bit more flirting before the break up. I apparently made up at least one hug. 😅
Dj is actually the audience’s love interest, imo 😂
I always thought DJ was one of the cutest guys on the show (my personal favs were Scott, DJ, and Sean) & I’m with you I’m so perplexed that he never had not 1 love interest. Also yes it is sus & low key racist that him and Leshawna had no real romantic relationship. I used to ship them as a kid & I was disappointed how fast they came & went.
I kinda wonder if the writers wanted DJ to be gay.
You're right it does seem notable that they never had him have any romances and the only thing that I can think of is that they had an idea but they weren't allowed to do it. With what we know about animation at the time, that's about the only thing I can think of that wouldn't have been allowed.
Kinda like how Owen gives of bi vibes but its mostly written as a joke.
I remember being glad, even as a kid, that they didn't stick Duncan and Gwen together just because they were the "alternative ones." I especially loved Duncan and Courtney because I was really into opposites attract. You can imagine how bitter I was when ... ALL of that mess went down. 😤😅 Especially learning it was due to executive meddling.
This video took way too long to make but I did it lol. I hope you are enjoyed this chill possibly too long video and please remember this is all in good fun. I love most of these characters but it's fun to rant randomly on the internet. Well be back to our regular content soon! 💕
I really despise Gwuncan because it was all a toxic setup and the creators of Total Drama had confirmed that Duncan didn’t truly love Gwen. It was all deception and infidelity.
It turns out that Gwen and Trent were originally planned to stay together but network executives didn’t want them to stay as a couple.
Tom McGillis also prefers Gwent instead of Gwuncan.
I also prefer Gwent because it had many attributes of true love.
I don't despise the couple, I despise how it was handled. It could've worked but they worked overtime to not make it work. I loved her with Trent but they messed that up too. Honestly you can tell that this was a forced relationship between Gwen and Duncan. Either way, I don't have a strong opinion about which couple is better. I just want the relationships to make sense. Thats why both of her relationships are on here. Both of them ended so unnecessarily and ultimately wasted our time as viewers. I do like hearing about the production side though. It gives more context to why things happened the way it did.
So basically, DuncanxGwen was another example of network executives interfering with and ruining the story. Why am I not surprised? For that couple specifically, network executives saw a punk delinquent guy and a goth gal and thought "these two belong together 'cause cliches". If that was their reactions to TrentxGwen, now I'm wondering what their reactions were to a possible GwenxGeoff shipping in the Total Drama Island pilot.
Off topic and a whole year late but I love your profile pic being Gwen cosplaying as Raven. It just *fits* so much. Like a mental puzzle piece finally being put in its place.
Listen. I am in delusional land.
In my world the final two of TDA was Lindsay and Harold. In my world Harold and Leshawna get together by then, and just stay together.
Because seriously. WHAT WAS THE POINT.
And the thing is, they were already acting like they were dating in WT. Leshawna, why are you apologizing to Harold about Alejandro? You're not even dating. Why did you specifically give a shout out to Harold in your song. Basically going, not all men - Harold would neverrrr
Literally nothing would change between them if they just were dating. Except we'd get more fluff, and the world would be a better place.
11:28 My mom also really loved lashawna while i watched total drama as a kid
You said everything i agree on I'm so glad you made this viedo
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I had to, I’m sorry lol great video!
Even Thoe it didn’t really work out I still love gwuncan
Me too! They were cute together and I liked them as a couple. Too bad it ended like that 😕
Personal opinion about Dave and sky, they had a huge waste potential I think. Let's be honest, total drama writers make them so dirty during season, real waste of one of the two couples of the season
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I really enjoyed this video though I will say, you repeat yourself a lot in each section 😅 still subscribing though your thoughts were interesting.
Thanks?? I don't really know how to take this 😅 you compliment sandwiched me lol
Wait a second, DJ isnt ace!?
I don't think his character was intentionally made to be ace. Especially considering the time period this show was made in. We literally just got our first openly gay td character in 2024. So I highly doubt DJ was meant to be Ace representation. I think its just a classic example of neglecting a poc character.
There are way better representation for ace characters nowadays, so at least that's a plus.
@@TersTrippyTV omg senpai noticed me, thanks for all your cool videos! They help me get through long night shifts. :)
It's unfortunate since you're very likely correct, but as someone who is Ace who absolutely adored DJ, I definitely projected a heck ton onto him. But yes you're right, there are a few other ace characters who act as better representation. I think there was just something cool about the possibility of a stereotypical "jock" being entirely uninterested in most "jock" things in favor of cute animals and nice, relaxing things. X'3
@@straywolf184 I love DJ so much! And hey just because he's not canonically ace doesn't mean you can't still relate to him. He's still a big softie whose mostly focused on friendships rather than romance. Plus it is cool seeing a character with his traits being very kind and gentle. So kind that even Duncan was influenced by him.
Oh and thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them.
When did Trent cheat? Because Heather kissed him.
I wasn't talking about Heather.. I said he cheated in the competition not cheated in the relationship. He threw challenges for Gwen and would cheat to help her win. However that backfired majorly on both of them. More so Gwen.
@@TersTrippyTV Ah, thank you for the clarification. With this show I associate cheating more with adultery, not breaking the rules, unless the character is Heather, Duncan, or Harold.
I have to disagree with gwuncan I’m afraid because even though I didn’t watch all of the seasons (my fav being Island) I can already tell they were doomed from the start no disrespect intended btw
Lashawna is a racial stereotype and a product of early 2000s “Exotic” women craze. The idea that Harold fetishizes Lashawna has always made me uncomfortable. He is a basement dweller, he’s literally ignorant and Leshawna acted as his compass in a world that is not only white people and video games. As a black girl that likes white guys, and has dated white men I had to sort of play “teacher” for, he isn’t malicious. And I know you specifically didn’t say that but after Hadrianna Hook or whatever her name is made that video everyone’s been dragging me for liking this ship that is significantly less problematic then every other ship.
I also think it’s a good learning opportunity for young colored women (or just POC in general) to learn ITS OKAY TO DATE PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF YOUR RACE!!! Leshawna didn’t get with Harold because she didn’t wanna be with a lanky white guy but admits multiple times that he is her person. Total drama is too simple to get into it, but it’s such an important story to tell 😭 and unfortunately we won’t ever see it be told.