r/FreeLuigi • u/miamorparasiempre • 1d ago
Discussion Has anyone else been creeped out by all the fanfiction created for LM?
I love reading fan fiction and when I was reading on Archives of Our Own, I noticed a LM fanfic in the sidebar.
Opened up the section and there are literally hundreds of fanfics created for LM. I read a couple out of curiosity but they made me cringe. One was about his lawyer being a young woman who ended up falling in love with him, another one was about a McDonald’s worker who spotted him, hooked up with him in the McDonald’s bathroom then helped him escape.
I wonder if people truly realize this is someone’s life??? Not fantasy fodder. Yes, he is attractive but this is crossing a line tbh. Honestly writing fan fiction of real people is always weird, but this even more so.
It’s also not helping the media’s case that LM’s supporters are deranged fans just simply lusting over him and don’t care about anything else.
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u/perfectcrime9 1d ago
I thought it was fun when he was just a nameless, faceless assassin but now that there's an ALLEGED face I don't feel comfortable reading those. He's going through a murder trial and death penalty's on the table, it's weird to read fake stories about him.
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u/Hisaehawk 1d ago
Same. When it was an almost faceless vigilante, it felt more like fiction. Now that they are using LM’s name, it’s creepy as heck.
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u/california_raesin 1d ago
If he's somehow found not guilty, I hope he just goes offline and never looks at this stuff because I can't even imagine how that would feel.
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u/superanonguy321 1d ago
If he's found not guilty the ultra wealthy will have him killed for sure lol come on. They're not gonna let someone execute someone of that status and not have consequences for it.
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u/2020s_Haunted 1d ago edited 1d ago
You should see some of the Tiktoks some people make about him. One woman was pretending to be his lawyer, and in one shot, her face looked like she was having a naughty dream about them in the courtroom. Another has a woman holding her newborn with LM's pic above her, and all she says is "smash." Seriously, have some respect for the poor guy.
At this point, I won't be shocked to see fan fics with him being shipped with the real UHC shooter. These people are dehumanizing him in a completely different way than the "justice" system.
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u/fidgetypenguin123 1d ago
Seriously, have some respect for the poor guy.
And they could have some respect for themselves too lol. Seriously, some people make me really question if they're all there, if you know what I mean.
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u/The_14th_Gilly 1d ago
Demographically, fan fiction writers are largely in their teens and young adulthood. My speculation, in this instance, is that these stories are a coping mechanism or way to process the life-and-death stakes and ethical debates around LM.
In other words, for some of those writers, LM may be their first parasocial crush and writing a story where he evades capture is self-soothing wish fulfillment in response to the death penalty.
Of course, my response here could be its own form of self-soothing fiction...
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u/househarpy 1d ago
There is just fanfic about everything. Seriously do a little search for the fanfic about the TV show Supernatural, so much hot supernatural gay incest magic porn that the show has actually written episodes referring to it.
I’m not at all surprised that LM has become the current fantasy “It boy.” A super handsome, intelligent, wealthy, yet ethical & idealistic man of action, a folk hero revolutionary with a gun, a six pack and a heart of gold? Bitch please, this is the ultimate fantasy of a LOTTTTT of both men and women and of course he’s creating waves.
That being said I do think in general some of the scrutiny of his whole life has become really intrusive and people need to remember that he’s a real person, not just a fantasy come to life. I would be uncomfortable with some of the attention he is getting, if I were him. Also I haven’t actually read any of the fanfics. I know that some fanfics get really crazy since they are not actually bound by human reality. I can imagine that he might be upset about something written about him in fantasy, and I do think people should keep in mind that he is not a professional celebrity with an agency that cleans up his online footprint and controls his privacy, and he wasn’t really expecting that the whole world would obsessively try to find out all his personal details and secrets off the internet. People are saying that we should protect him and I agree, but I think we should also be more mindful about protecting his privacy.
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u/lekkerkaas 1d ago
Agree. He is being objectified. Yes he’s really attractive but more importantly he’s a person, who is facing serious consequences for actions that he may not have committed. The “fans” are making light of the situation and it’s really out of hand to be honest. It’s making any supporters of L lose credibility. Also some of the fanfics are seriously beyond sick…..
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u/lekkerkaas 1d ago
Parasocial fans are out of hand - wrote this as a post but it got removed so saying it here.
I understand that this is a very fascinating case and everyone is invested in what will happen to him. But some people are so out of hand, utterly obsessed with him and digging up every picture possible and posting it all online, even CHILDHOOD PHOTOS. That’s WEIRD. I know that we all want to know more about him but reminder, he’s INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY - If he gets free later on, now everything about him is being exposed. There is some level of privacy and dignity that people should respect. Same thing with people speculating on his family since they didn’t show up at court - we have no idea what they have been told/advised by lawyers, most likely to stay out the public eye and media.
All and all, this is to say it’s great that L has a huge support base. But reminder that he is a person, going to be fighting for his life against the justice system, and not just a hot guy or folk hero. Please stop objectifying him and digging up every old photo of him and searching for his exes and ex situationships. There are enough people who allegedly knew him or were “friends” with him coming out of the woodwork for interviews and saying weird unverified stuff as it is.
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u/No_Current_1069 1d ago
exactly I don’t think a lot of people are actually grasping the seriousness of the situation that he’s in… like he’s literally being tried for MURDER!!! Its not some silly game or funny show to watch it’s a real life criminal case.
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u/lekkerkaas 1d ago
I understand the fascination, he really is hot but all of the fan edits and memes are making people take it so much less seriously 😭
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u/ephendra 1d ago
Yeah... that's creepy. I've commented alot on this case because I think there are alot of unjust things happening and I've been burned by insurance companies in the past. I wish people could be more supportive of the cause and not HIM his looks or personality. Some of the stuff I've read/seen is borderline obsessive. If he's found not guilty in court and everyone knows someone else did this, will we be this crazy over that person? Now that's a question to ponder.
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u/Peony127 1d ago
I hope and pray he is found not guilty. I think even if that happens, the obsession with him will increase 'coz everybody knows of all his positive attributes already.
Lots of women are already clamoring him to be on The Bachelor, a runway model, and all these other ridiculous entertainment popularity stuff.
I hope if he decides to be a private individual once he is free, the public would respect his choice.
BUT if he decides to capitalize on his newfound fame, I could see him being a best-selling book writer, a blog writer, or even a podcast host. I think he might enjoy being a podcast host talking about all the things he is very passionate about.
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u/delusional_girl_here 1d ago
I would love for LM to be a podcast host. I honestly could see him writing books about his perspectives on certain issues in the world.
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u/Overall-Specific4550 1d ago
Oh yeah — strange is a nice way to put it. I see people saying, “welcome to the internet” or “there’s fanfiction about everything” yes there is. True. But the problem arises when people read these fanfictions and begin to form parasocial relationships with LM when in reality he doesn’t even know you exist. I like to say, we have bigger fish to fry than writing fanfiction about a real person.
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u/1_800_username 1d ago
Honestly at first I found it funny but now it’s kinda weird.
Like this guy is facing the death penalty and the murder trial has implications to affect every single American’s health and wellbeing.
I will say tho, I’m fine with the thirst traps on tik tok, if anything it’s keeping him and the case relevant to a group of people who aren’t usually politically aware or active. It also helping him inside, with books and commissary, and there’s an online legal fund that’s gained over $270k in case he’ll need it.
The fanfic is getting cringe, people just need to go touch grass and remember not only is his life is on the line but terrorism charges means what we do online is under surveillance. What is said and done in his name now can only hurt his case.
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u/DandelionSkye 1d ago
I agree with the thirst trap TikToks, especially of the official photos used by the media. At the very least, if the FBI asks people about our LM sympathies we can all pull up our TikTok Like history and be like “haha I’m just a silly girl/guy/fan 🤪”
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u/climat3changeanxiety 1d ago
All the internet’s fangirling is making me sick to my stomach. I mean are ppl really just that sick and selfish? Utterly astounded by the lack of empathy that people have for the human that LM is. Put ur pssies aside for a moment and have some empathy and respect.
Can’t you all see that underneath that calm, stoic composure, head held high and all… LM is likely so very scared? Scared shtless. He’s trying so very hard to keep it together when all he wants to do is cry and (if it were him who shot BT) I’d bet he either had or will at some point, feel regret over what’s been done.
I mean he was shaking and peed his pants that day they took him in. And now he most likely will never see the light of day again and will rot in jail.
Yet here we are, all drooling over, sexualizing this man, demeaning him and reducing him to an object. Utterly despicable.
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u/Theoffice94 1d ago
he is scared shitless - i can attest to that- i was at the arraignment hearing :(
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u/Clean-Target-8426 1d ago
Posts like this drawing attention to "the problem" and making it seem as though the media "was right" about LM being liked only by his looks is problematic. Feeding and pushing the media narratives isn't the smart thing to do, while also giving them even more ideas bringing up stuff that isn't even that viral or didn't even get that much attention on other platforms. (I mean considering that journalists may be watching these subs too) Generalizations based on one tiny fraction of the community seem rather unfair to everyone else.
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u/TemporaryManner1962 1d ago
Fanfics are a way to express what some people think or dream about but are afraid to talk about, so people hide behind writing an imaginary story, something considered totally legit, instead of addressing the real issue. In L's case, unfortunately, many don't see beyond the pretty face, and by focusing on his appearance people get carried away in a wrong direction.
First, LM is more than his looks, he's intelligent, well-read, talented and altruistic. Any of these things alone should be enough to inspire someone to read a book, master a skill or do something nice for other people. Goes without saying that it's easier to fantasize about the looks than to actually do something that requires a minimal effort.
Then there's even a bigger question - the human dignity. Behind all this there's a human being just like any of us, with hopes, dreams and feelings. When people reduce him to his appearance, all of these human qualities get lost. I don't think that any of us would be happy in a situation like this. People just need to take a step back and ask themselves what they would like others to do if they were in LM's shoes. Would they like their own behavior if the roles were reversed? But again, in order to see it, you need to be willing to look at a bigger picture and it takes effort.
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u/ReadyExamination1066 1d ago
Real person fiction has been around as long as fanfic. I'm personally not a fan of it but I won't begrudge people writing out fantasies or ideas, provided they don't send it to the person.
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u/rhizaria373 1d ago
Heavy heavy on that last part.
Again RPF isn't my cup of tea but I won't lie and say that some of these guys aren't jaw droppingly good writers (mostly the hockey and f1 folks)
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u/Intercardinal 1d ago
Oh ye, it's creepy alright. I saw some fancams and uh... Well let's just say they made me cringe and feel second-hand embarrassment. Idk how some people don't realise this is a real person in real trouble, not a fucking soap they watch on netflix
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u/GothDollyParton 1d ago
As long as it has a revolutionary message or theme. Whatever.
I mean it's 100% sexually objectifying a non-consenting party. Perhaps women can develop some empathy for how men get confused about what is objectification, consent etc. How list can cloud things for all of us if we aren't mindful. In my mind, it's like writing fan fiction about mother theresa or MLK or a saint. This guy allegedly made the ultimate sacrifice.
but Morals are relative and if we need sexual objectification to spread the word of the revolution. so be it.
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u/Peony127 1d ago
Yeah it is cringe, but if it is gonna help keep public opinion on his side, I'm sorry but I'm 💯 all for it.
Remember, he is on trial for murder and could face the 💀 penalty 😭. Not to mention that the Feds, the mainstream media, the piece of corrupt scumbag Mayor Eric Adams, and the CEO's shaking in their boots are ALL trying their hardest to bring him down, pin it on him, and twist the narratives even if he is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
Aside from prayers, manifestations, deep internet sleuthing on possible evidences and theories and what have you, we need ALL the help we can get.
I believe that keeping the public glued to him and his case can minimize whatever b.s. injustices they plan on doing to him.
In this case, for me, the end justifies the means. 🤷🏻
We can worry about asking to take down these cringey stuff on the internet about him later on when he is free.
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u/fidgetypenguin123 1d ago
I didn't even know there was fanfic about this but even hearing there is is creeping me out. What you describe definitely sounds cringe and even a secondhand embarrassment sort of situation lol.
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u/girlwhohatesherself 1d ago
yes!!! ive ran across it on tumblr and on wattpad. i think there’s a fine line between creativity and just being gross. and literally all of the stories consist of him being locked up or them saying he’s guilty. they also write nsfw and must I add none of them can write a good story 😭
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u/winterbird 1d ago
There's fanfic about everything. I unwittingly opened a link in a thread about a Folgers commercial that had a weird sister-brother dynamic, and it was a board making a chain post fanfic about incest between them. I'm still recovering.
I'm not surprised at all. There's probably fanfic about a mop and a bucket out there.