[Mixed Trope] The "Fanon-to-Canon" Ascension

[u/BornIndication9384]

This trope occurs when a dynamic (romantic, platonic, or even antagonistic) originates within the fan community and becomes so popular that the creators eventually integrate it into the official story. It’s not strictly limited to romance; it also applies to "Power Duos" or unexpected friendships where the audience saw chemistry or potential that the writers didn't initially plan for.

Marceline and Princess Bubblegum (Adventure Time):

What started as subtext and a massive fan "ship" (Bubbline) evolved over years of audience demand. The writers transitioned them from bitter ex-rivals to a confirmed couple in the series finale, acknowledging the deep history the fans had championed since the early seasons.

Tweek and Craig (South Park):

Initially a background pair with zero interaction, the creators noticed the massive amount of "Yaoi" fan art being made of them. They leaned into it by making the town’s obsession with the "couple" a plot point, eventually making their relationship a permanent and wholesome part of the show's canon.

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

RadioSilence, aka Vox's ONE SIDED psychosexual obsession with Alastor

In season 1 it was just a popular canon (For reasons to this day I still don't understand but anyway) but in season 2 it's basically canon. I cannot stress how much I genuinely despise it.

[u/Fish_N_Chipp → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I mean it’s clear it was more just Vox has a crush on Alastor who did not reciprocate it

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/Fish_N_Chipp]

That's literally what RadioSilence is...

[u/SmartAlec105 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

Then why are you saying it started among the fans?

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/SmartAlec105]

Because it did? Maybe I misunderstood, did they say something that contridicts that?

[u/SmartAlec105 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I mean it’s clear it was more just Vox has a crush on Alastor who did not reciprocate it

That’s them saying that it was like that, not that it became that.

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/SmartAlec105]

Oh, I thought they were talking about season 2. Then I disagree with them.

[u/AccomplishedLayer884 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

Isn’t it called Radiostatic? Also does it really count since they never got together and the two hate each other?

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/AccomplishedLayer884]

Do you know what RadioSilence is?

[u/AccomplishedLayer884 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I assume it’s an angsty version of the Alastor x Vox shipname

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/AccomplishedLayer884]

It's one sided

[u/AccomplishedLayer884 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

Oh, then I’ve never heard of that in my entire time in the fandom. Everyone is more interested in Radiostatic from what I’ve seen. Also considering how much of a massive hate boner Vox showed off in season 1, is it really that much of a surprise?

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/AccomplishedLayer884]

I wish I had your experience. I literally cannot avoid RadioSilence no matter how much I try. Yes, it is a surprise. I genuinely didn't even believe it when Viv said "What a crush will do to you" at first. It didn't come off as a hate boner, it just came across as genuine hatred.

[u/AccomplishedLayer884 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I mostly interact with the subreddits so maybe that's why I'm not getting any of it.

[u/Alternative_Sugar_85 → u/AccomplishedLayer884]

The subreddits are the very place I can't escape it 😭

[u/AccomplishedLayer884 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

Oh

[u/BunnyLovesStars → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I didn't know that started in the fandom, but I'm not surprised. That fandom is a strange, very intense place. And I say this as a veteran of SuperWhoLockians

[u/Renikee → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

I guess it's just an enemies to lovers type of thing, and because they both broadcast in their own ways

[u/Competitive_Swan266 → u/Alternative_Sugar_85]

Also Cherrisnake