Pairings: The Bane Of My Existence.

Well, as you know, I am a rabid phan to an almost disturbing degree. And now, no matter where on the phandom I go, the same question reverberates through the hallowed halls: RC, EC, or EOW?

So. I must choose my pairing allegiance. RC means Raoul and Christine romance. EC means Erik and Christine. EOW is so called because it is painful to read. Well, really it's because it's Erik and a female other character, but who's keeping track?I have run into only two stories EOW that I liked. Only two. Of course, EC is classic but most of the time it is implausible. RC is sickeningly sweet, and besides, we all know Raoul is a fop. And EOW is almost invariably a Mary Sue. Blind and gorgeous, they're all the same.

And then of course you have the slightly mad people who are ER shippers. Now that is just strange. Erik and Raoul? Can you see that? I cannot. I mean, not that a Patrick/Gerry love scene in the movie wouldn't have been. . .interesting. . .but really. I mean, really. Really. The Phantom and the Fop? Please. The Phop couple. Odd. So odd.

I have found a solution to my pairing dilemma. Well, I think to myself, who are the two greatest PotO characters? Erik, naturally, and who? Who?

Nadir.

I am now the world's second EN shipper. The first is Midasgirl from FFN. I feel lonely, not only because most people hate slash, but because no one supports ErikNadir. Well. I think they're darling, so there! And I will write an EN phic soon. It's my current fetish. Erik and Nadir, now that is too cute.

And the new pairings I can't tolerate aaaare: DodgerFagin, DodgerOliver, and Rodger Rabbit. Wait, scratch the Rodger Rabbit. Never mind me. Sorry about all the Dickens. I had an Oliver moment yesterday and still don't have it out of my system.

I remain, your faithful and obedient servant,

J.G.