Sunshine Challenge Day 2

[kingstoken]

Prompt 2: Gladiolus
Generally, gladioli represent strength of character, faithfulness, moral integrity, and remembrance. Gladioli are actually the traditional 40th-anniversary flower and the birth flower for the month of August! Each individual colour of gladiolus is also symbolic.

I just finished binge watching What We Do In The Shadows and I was going to make a post about it, but then I thought I'd combine that with my sunshine post because the character of Guillermo de la Cruz is a character that represents faithfulness.

I really enjoyed the first four seasons (the fifth season is coming out in a couple of weeks), it's a situational comedy, but with vampires. Most seasons have a kind of overarching thread, but it's mostly episodic. There are many moments of dark comedy, but overall it is mostly them getting into wacky situations and then trying to get out of them. The first couple of episodes were a little rough and I almost gave up on it, but it gets better and the characters really grow on you. Also, the horror elements are little more in your face at first, but then they are played down a little more after that. Not to say that the horror is not still there, because it is, but it is not the main focus.



My favourite character is Guillermo de la Cruz:



He starts out as a mild, subservient character, but he slowly grows and gets stronger over the course of the series. He is really badass at some points. However, he is still unappreciated by those around him. I don't think I am alone in picking him as my favourite, he seems to be pretty popular from what I can see. From what I've seen everyone ships Guillermo/Nandor, which I totally get, they have a certain dynamic that would be like catnip to some, the whole master/servant, bodyguard/lord type thing, but I also kind of feel like Guillermo could do better than Nandor.

That being said, I really enjoyed all the characters, even the minor recurring ones were funny. I think my second favourite character is Nadja:



She's nothing like Guillermo, she can be selfish, and needy and occasionally manipulative, but she is also smart and funny and over the top. She is also the only main female presence for the first couple of seasons.

I don't know if I'm selling this well, but if you like comedy with horror elements then check it out.

Comments

[elperian]

I really enjoy WWDITS! It's not a show I have deep thoughts about, but I do look forward to new episodes every week when it's airing.

[kingstoken]

I feel the same way, it's not something I'm obsessed about, but I really enjoy it.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Good interpretation of the prompt!

FYI--my son (Okapi Minor -age 12) really likes that Kanji Preservation Society (the book from your bingo). So yay! I love it when I find things he likes. So thank you very much!

[kingstoken]

I'm so happy he liked the book!

[e_k_braveman]

Yay, another person who posted about their blorbos for this prompt! I haven't watched the show or the movie, but it seems cool. Guillermo seems cute, but Nadja has me like 👀 'cause she sounds fun and somewhat atypical for a female character in a comedy. She just looks cool too! Thanks for sharing ^w^

[kingstoken]

I still haven't watched the movie (I have to get around to that, because a couple of the movie characters make cameos). I tried to find a fanvid for Nadja to show how awesome and over the top she is, but I couldn't find one, what a tragedy, but enjoy this little fancam I found of her https://twitter.com/mjurthu/status/1513479340054482951, and I hope you watch the show sometime

[e_k_braveman]

Oooh, I like the fancam. It's definitely enticing. ;3

[binary_sunset]

Oh, I ADORE this show (and the 2014 movie it's based on). And you're right, Guillermo can 110% do better than Nandor. But I think that's why I like them?

[kingstoken]

I still have to have to watch the movie. And don't worry I very much get why you like Guillermo/Nador.

[alchemicink]

I've only had a chance to watch the first season and a little bit of season 2, so I really should catch up! But I can definitely see why this prompt made you think of Guillermo 😊

[kingstoken]

Yes, definitely!

[dr_zook]

I've watched the movie some time back (LOVED it), and started on the series some time ago-- but sadly had to abandon it, as my supply was, uh, interrupted.

Thank you for reminding me about it, haha!

[kingstoken]

You're welcome!

[enemytosleep]

This is yet another show that I need to find time for at some point. xD I have had many friends recc it as being quite fun (we are all avid horror and dark comedy fans). Guillermo looks like a sweetheart.

[kingstoken]

He is a sweetheart, but he is also stronger than he looks. I hope you get to watch it sometime.

[stardewdreaming]

a situational comedy, but with vampires
that sounds very bizarre, not my kind of thing but I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[kingstoken]

It is weird, but that's what gives it its charm