Talk:ILove You/@comment-2246006-20110925012508

Honestly, guys? I don't think the fans are overreacting this time. If there is anyone to blame for the inevitable backlash...then it's Dan himself.

He (and the other writers) spent three full episodes basically telling us just how awesome Sam and Freddie are as a couple. In just three full episodes, Sam and Freddie almost every single obstacle that could have possibly prevented them from continuing their relationship. It was like he was sending a message to us that Sam and Freddie are strong enough together to overcome the problems that would naturally arise from them being together.

Sam and Freddie fight too much? That was addressed. Sam and Freddie are total opposites and therefore couldn't realistically be in a relationship? That was addressed. Sam does terrible things to Freddie all the time that would (or should) eventually convince him to end things with her? That was addressed.

By the end of the third episode of the arc, Sam and Freddie were walking on air. It didn't look like anything (aside from graduation) could tear them apart. They had already faced every other obstacle they possibly could have...and they ended up coming out of each and every one of those trials stronger than they were before. It looked like nothing could tear them apart.

And then BAM. They break up the very next episode. For...no good reason whatsoever.

I'm not the least bit angry at Dan...but you gotta admit...the criticism he's gonna get? It's justified. Very much so. And I hope he acknowledges it...because things will only get worse if he doesn't.