Subtext may suggest your view, of course, but that doesn't make subtext canon, especially if that subtext is later nullified by actual canonical events.
Do you have an example of what you mean? I just wonder if we're talking at cross-purposes.
I mean: I consider "Sherlock is asexual" to be a canon-friendly concept, because while it's never explicitly stated that he is, you'll certainly find a lot more canonical evidence for him being ace than you would for him being gay or even heterosexual. Instances of Holmes finding someone attractive, mentioning past romantic relationships, or expressing any sort of romantic or sexual interest in anyone? Zero. Mentions of his lack of romantic interest, demonstrated disinterest in the opposite (and same) sex, or outright denial of a desire for any sort of romantic or sexual relationship? Plentiful. So, is the position canon-friendly, even though fans are just drawing conclusions from the subtext?
In any case, I don't think I disagree with you: I'm just confused! :P
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Date: 2011-05-27 12:39 am (UTC)Do you have an example of what you mean? I just wonder if we're talking at cross-purposes.
I mean: I consider "Sherlock is asexual" to be a canon-friendly concept, because while it's never explicitly stated that he is, you'll certainly find a lot more canonical evidence for him being ace than you would for him being gay or even heterosexual. Instances of Holmes finding someone attractive, mentioning past romantic relationships, or expressing any sort of romantic or sexual interest in anyone? Zero. Mentions of his lack of romantic interest, demonstrated disinterest in the opposite (and same) sex, or outright denial of a desire for any sort of romantic or sexual relationship? Plentiful. So, is the position canon-friendly, even though fans are just drawing conclusions from the subtext?
In any case, I don't think I disagree with you: I'm just confused! :P