his hair, clothes, attitude, name, the things he says..
See, the things you said are the reasons why he's so popular, among the other things. They also make him hot to so many people (including straight guys, I know for a fact). There's a reason why he's the most popular character on the verse ever, why people like him so much. Most people don't find him ridiculous, that's why I think it's interesting what you say, that the things that you find silly are the things that make so many people be attracted, not only to the guy but also to the character.
My view on those things: the things above make him different, not like other guys. He's not a boring character, he doesn't look boring, he doesn't talk boring, he doesn't have a regular name. I mean, isn't it silly that Angel has a girl's name? Isn't his hair silly (or are they just keep saying it, even Angel himself?)? His brooding? Who broods? You know, if we're comparing here, just for fun.
I'm really interested to know, because in cases like this, I always want to make sure that what's said isn't said out of hate for the character (or a couple, or an episode, or anything else for that matter), which is okay to not like who others like (even if they're the most popular character. I mean, I hate Faith who's very popular, but I think she's amazingly written and incredibly deep, I took the time to analyze her character and understand her better. Doesn't mean I like her, but I know she's a very good character). What I'm trying to say, sometimes it seems to me that people let their hate for something affect their judgment. And I'm not talking about you, just in general.
If you still believe that what you're saying is true, it's completely fine, that's your opinion. And I'm in no way attacking you or anything, I really wanna make sure and know what’s this really about.
Again, don't see that as an attack, this is me being curious
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