You’re probably sick of seeing his name so I’m sorry in advance.
Even though it’s clearly impossible at this point, I’ll try to look at everything as unbiased as I can. My goal while writing this isn’t to guilt trip people into or out of liking or disliking Mako; it’s not to present a solution on how to fix the problem or how he can redeem himself; it’s not to patronize or look down upon the fandom for thinking this or that (though I know it may accidentally come off as such); it’s just an attempt at organizing my thoughts on how and why the fandom’s responded as we have to the guy.
Some ontd_lokers may recognize some of my words here since I’ve c/p a few of my comments from various discussions, but I’ve polished them up a bit and added more.
LOL, I am NOT sorry.
After I saw the GIF set of this, I had to try and make a scene version.
PERFECT VIDEO IS PERFECT… DSGHKAGDSALDKJS:
I AM LITERALLY SCREAMING MY HEAD OFF.
EVERYTHING IS MAKORRA AND NOTHING HURTS.
Perfection.
SCREAMING SO BADLY RIGHT NOW
GOD DAMMIT
Wink Attack
Mako used Attract.
Fandom is infatuated with Mako.
Fandom is unable to hate Mako.
Mako used dorkiness.
Katrina is unable to hold her laughter.
Katrina cries.