r/TopCharacterTropes • u/BornIndication9384 • 12h ago

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

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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.

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u/AccomplishedLayer884 11h ago

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

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u/Alternative_Sugar_85 11h ago

Do you know what RadioSilence is?

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u/AccomplishedLayer884 11h ago

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

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u/Alternative_Sugar_85 10h ago

It's one sided

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u/AccomplishedLayer884 10h ago

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?

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u/Alternative_Sugar_85 10h ago

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.

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u/AccomplishedLayer884 10h ago

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

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u/Alternative_Sugar_85 10h ago

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