₊˚ ✪ Louis ✪ ˚₊

saw someone on twt say that steve babytrapped sam with the shield😭

It’s great that Sam Wilson is finally getting more content now that he’s Captain America, but it’s frustrating how so much of it is centered in angst—pain, struggle, and constant emotional labor. And worse, the fandom often glosses over his insecurities and the weight of his arc, acting like his journey to becoming Cap was just a box checked instead of a deep, meaningful transformation. Instead of exploring his growth, people keep shifting the focus to Bucky, treating Sam like a supporting character in his own story. And on top of all that, there are still people criticizing him simply because he’s not the white, blonde captain america they wanted—as if his skin color somehow makes him unworthy of the shield. It’s racist, it’s loud, and it’s honestly heartbreaking, because Sam earned that title, and he’s doing more than enough to carry it with pride.