Okay, let's talk about something a little... controversial. Something that might make some of you gasp. Prepare yourselves.
I know a guy. Let's call him Mark. Mark... doesn't get BL.
The Unimaginable: He's Just Not That Into Boys' Love
I know, I know. In this day and age, it sounds like a made-up story. Like something out of a cheesy movie itself. But trust me, Mark is real. He exists.
And he's happily oblivious to the entire BL phenomenon. He hasn't seen 2gether. He doesn't know who Bright Vachirawit is. He wouldn't recognize a heart-stopping confession scene if it slapped him in the face.
His friends are baffled. His family is concerned. I'm just... mildly amused. It's like he's discovered a loophole in the matrix of popular culture.
Is He Missing Out?
That's the question everyone keeps asking him. "Mark," they say, shaking their heads. "You're missing out on so much fluff and angst!"
He just shrugs. He's perfectly content with his superhero movies and documentaries about cheese. Each to their own, right?
He argues that all the dramas are starting to blend together. Boy meets boy, boy fights feelings, boy embraces feelings... rinse and repeat. He calls it the BL algorithm.
Maybe he has a point. Maybe it's just not his cup of tea. And that's okay!
A World of His Own Making
The funny thing is, Mark isn't homophobic. He just... doesn't see the appeal. He's perfectly happy to watch Rom-Coms with a female lead. He doesn't hate romance; he just is very specific.
He's not against the genre. He respects that others enjoy it. He just doesn't want to watch it himself. It just doesn't grab him.
He says he gets his fill of emotional rollercoaster rides from watching his favorite sports team. Apparently, the potential for heartbreak is enough for him.
The Reactions Are Priceless
The best part is watching people try to convince him. They try to explain the appeal of the slow burn. The yearning glances. The stolen kisses. The agonizing misunderstandings.
He just stares back with a blank expression. Like they're speaking another language. And maybe they are.
His friends even tried to introduce him to Semantic Error. They swore it would change his mind. He watched the first episode. Then he went back to watching a documentary about the history of bread. I'm not even kidding.
Accepting Mark (and His BL Aversion)
Ultimately, you have to respect his decision. He's not hurting anyone. He's just... living in his own little world, free from the clutches of BL fandom.
It's a reminder that not everyone has to like the same things. And that's perfectly fine. In fact, it's kind of refreshing.
So, the next time you meet someone who doesn't get BL, don't judge them. Don't try to convert them. Just smile and let them enjoy their bread documentaries.
After all, there's enough BL goodness to go around for those of us who do appreciate it. Maybe one day, Mark will see the light, but until then, we celebrate his unique and slightly baffling existence. He's a legend.
