Why does fandom seem to hate Suzaku?

[epistretes.livejournal.com]

I have been nosing through the fandom for some time and I couldn't help but notice the rampant Suzaku hatred. So, I decided to find out why this seemed to be the case.

'Hypocrite' seemed to be the biggest complaint, but (and yes, I am a Lulu fangirl as well before you kill me) Lelouch is one, too. So I was wondering just what made Suzaku seem to be such a target of ire.



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I'm just interested to see what dynamics make people like or dislike certain characters in this series.

Comments

[ratiosu.livejournal.com]

It's amusing really. Anyone can tell that she loves her father, and when her father died, it was definitely a big blow for her. Why would a girl like her USE HER FATHER'S DEATH LAWLAWL THAT EVILWITCH!!!111 to get what she want? Geez. Some people just REFUSE to admit that she might not been acting and thinking rationally then, and insist on using MANIPULATION as a reason.
And why put all the blame on Shirley? Lelouch had a part in returning that kiss. It wasn't as if he was forced at gunpoint to do it.

[halevy.livejournal.com]

I know, even in real life people do that sometimes. I've come across people who needed comfort in the past because something had happened and okay, sure one or two had feelings toward me but I highly doubt they were using their problem to make me feel sympathetic towards them.

Exactly, when something drastic happens, you can't always expect people to think properly. Shirley was pretty much living the good life, you know. She's pretty, rich (I suspect she's from a well-to-do family), has great friends and she's just a teen.

Damn, I need some Shirley icons.