In this episode of Idling In The Impala, Sandra and Kasey dive into the intriguing world of fanfiction, focusing on the common fanfiction trope of Amnesia. Join them as they unpack this trope and its related tags, discussing how it shapes narratives and impacts characters, especially the beloved Sam and Dean Winchester. Spoilers reveal that Kasey has some personal reasons for an aversion to this trope, so be prepared for some heartfelt moments. Discover the nuances of fanfiction and how tropes like Amnesia resonate within the Supernatural fandom. Send hugs and join the conversation!
Link to Amnesia Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Amnesia
Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:18 - Kasey is not a fan of the Amnesia trope
00:03:09 - Amnesia has been used in everything
00:03:56 - Fir
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