Talk:Creddie/@comment-14284535-20131217001248/@comment-14284535-20131218233931

Thanks for the start of the discussion. This is actually a prelude avoiding a fight about canonicity depending on what happens in "Sam and Cat" with Sam and Freddie.

Because people keep accusing me of being on one side or another, I again want to re-iterate that I do not ship and do not support either Creddie or Seddie. My interest is realistic analysis of episodes, how well I think the episodes reflect my experience and understanding of reality when they touch on real subjects, such as big crushes, bullying, love, and the like, and the effect the series has on its fans like my nephews and nieces. OK, also I most of the fan fiction from this fandom, which I think ranks with those from SF/F fandom who have the extra advantages of writing conferences at conventions.

@Godlovesusall - I can't believe I forgot about "iChristmas" - it's one of my top 5. Regardless of the Creddieness, which is undeniable, the bit about a tweak in Spencer's personality causing the ripple effects throughout the group is awesome.

For the record, my top batch are: iLove You, iOMG, iSpeed Date, iSave Your Life, iChristmas, iMeet the First Lady, iDate Sam and Freddie, iCan't Take It, iLost My Mind, iEnrange Gibby, iMight Switch Schools, iPromise Not to Tell, iRescue Carly, iReunite With Missy, iStart a Fan War, iDon't Want to Fight, iOpen a Restaurant, iWanna Stay with Spencer, iPear Store. After this, there is a bit of a drop-off, IMHO.

@Sockstar - You are where I am on the Creddieness. You also pointed at what I don't like about how Dan Schneider handled romance: with the exception the relationship issues in the Seddie arc, he rarely handled the real issues with romantic affection with any realism. (You know, things like build-up for either Seddie or Creddie would have been nice.)  However, unlike you, although the Seddie arc comes out of the blue and then vanishes again, I think the 5 episode serial itself is the best guide for the issues most couples in real relationships will face when they start dating.