#clone cleopatra

The original series was a parody of high-school based dramas. It is, quite literally and purposely, a Time Capsule of 2003. The comedy, the characters, and even the designs were all based on what was happening then.

The fact that this show not only aged as well as it did, but also got basically rebooted 20 years later is huge- and I think it’s kinda silly for people to expect it to be the same because, shocker, times have changed.

Of course it’s going to be different, because WE’RE different. Our sense of humor has changed, our ethics and our moral compasses have improved and overall we’re better for it. So when people argue that this reboot is “going to be shit because it has nothing on the original and will never be the same”, it’s ridiculous because Clone High 2003 was a capsule of its time, so why can’t Clone High now be the same for 2023?

@wibbadoestd​ I blame you for reminding me about the pending reboot

Probably gonna tick someone off, but I’m fresh out of FUCKS to give and my Anon feature is off so those cowards don’t have the stones to try anything without a “mask”. 

Anyway - let’s get this ball a’rolling!

I don’t hate Abe nor think he is or will evolve into some extremely toxic asshole. Why?: I pity the lanky bastard. Level with me for a second here - he’s a stupid teen with stupid teen desires and drama that is typically stuff he puts on his own shoulders, which honestly isn’t all that different from what plenty of insecure teenagers do. Does he pull some seriously dick moves? Yes, yes he most certainly does pull some dick moves and it’s pretty obvious that he can be as thick as tar, but a lot of times its because he’s totally misreading the situation like when he gets jealous or its unintentional like when he ends up blowing off his friends for anything Cleo/popularity-based. Plus, you do have to give him his credit when he does FINALLY learn something even if its really temporary lesson learned and wants to rush in without a plan to fix it like the awkward people pleasing beanpole that he is. That and I don’t think I need to open the big ass can of worms that is him and all of the other clones dealing with the pressures of either trying to live up to their famous clone parent’s legacy or trying to be as different as can be from their famous clone parent while on the very confusing journey of figuring out who you are as an individual, which is stressful enough as an adult. Now as for what I’d like for him... To put it bluntly, I’d like him to grow the hell up and I don’t mean it completely as an insult. He ended the final episode of season 1 with that long drawn out epiphany, which yeah for him I guess, but I want him to deal with the consequences of snubbing Joan for so long and now snubbing Cleo too after she finally puts out for him. I want him to deal with the consequences of a lot of his actions from the previous season and grow from it. I don’t know what the writers have planned, but I say recovering from a near death experience should be a great way to gain a better perspective on life and the things that actually matter - but hey it’s not my call. 🤷 #charactergrowth #selfreflectiontime  

I think Cleo is shallow af and that’s okay. Why?: Shallow people exist, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always an asshole, and we’ve seen on the show that Cleo does have some nice moments while still being shallow. I really don’t think she suddenly needs to become a “Nice Person” because I feel like that wouldn’t be Cleo, you know? I’d love to see some depth explored with her since she’s gonna be going through her own stuff with living up to the legacy of the infamous Queen of the Nile even if she’s just better at hiding it or something. I know there’s a clone high fan on here that has done something along those lines for an older Cleo along with crafting a really solid Marc Anthony OC as well, but I can’t recall for the life of me what their username was...

I don’t get the JFK hype. Why?: I guess I’m just not that into Himbos? Or maybe the fact that I’ve been a Markiplier fan for so long has made me immune to other types of Himbos? I don’t know! XD Okay so sure, he’s funny as hell and my heart broke with how he really was having such a hard time coming to terms with his best friend’s death and I thought it was sweet that he admitted to Joan that he always thought she was a classy dame or went to his dads to better understand his sexual confusion when he started crushing on “John Darc”, but the hype train in the fandom just isn’t for me.

I find JoanFK to be highly overrated/overblown. Why?: Its mostly thanks to the fandom and I respect that others really like it, but it just isn’t for me. Maybe Joan being a little bit more tolerant of JFK and JFK not hitting on her as much, but something tells me that JFK still has a long way to go before giving up his skirt chasing.  I do think a lot of the fan work is really cute though - like this Fan Animatic by OrtSmort was so good!

I’m not mad about the whole Ghandi & India issue. Why?: It happened - Case Closed - Be happy that a reboot is happening.

I plan on watching the reboot if I hear good things. Why?: Reboots are a slippery slope that can be good or bad, and I’m too cynical to just instantly believe that one is gonna be good just because its a reboot of something I like. Prior experience with plenty of movies and shows have taught me that, and I’m sure plenty of you guys can think of some examples of reboots that were crap.  

Joan needs to find love elsewhere that isn’t Abe, Cleo, or JFK. Why?: LET THE GIRL BE FUCKING HAPPY! Of course I’d love for her to learn how to love herself first and get closure/move on from Abe, but if she’s gonna fall in love again then let it be somebody GOOD FOR HER and not just aiming to get into her pants in the first place! Sorry JFK, but I haven’t forgotten that and Joan’s expression in bed says enough of what she really felt.

Less teen romance drama, MORE FRIENDSHIPS!!! Can we have more stuff with other clones or more evidence of the friendship between Abe, Ghandi, and Joan?

Cleo: No, self care is stuff like taking a bubble bath, or putting on a lot of makeup if you like it, or taking a nice warm nap!

Lancelot (OC): Self care is the burning heat when rage washes over you!! Self care is when you feel the bones crack under your powerful fists!! Self care is the fear in your enemies’ eyes!!!

Ghandi: Lmao self care is taking your birthday cake just so I can eat the frosting.

Why yes ofc 🥺👉👈 I’ll try my best on this, also I’m so sorry but I was kinda honest on this one! If anything is offensive please let me know so I can change it

Cleo With An Ace Reader

I am going to be completely honest with you here. Cleo is going to have a hard time with the relationship, it’s going to be very awkward for a long time.

I mean, you will be dating the arguably 2nd most sexual person person on the entire show.

It’s literally her entire character.

So it will take some time for her to get used to the idea that you don’t like it/it doesn’t do anything for you/anything else.

She would have a hard time understanding and you would have to constantly remind her about your personal boundaries and lines in the relationship.

Eventually cleo will either leave you for someone else or get used to it.

If you are lucky and she gets used to it, she might actually come to see herself as something more than just a walking body :/ so it may actually be good that you guys are dating.

Along with that, if you guys are still dating she wouldn’t need the reminders and would respect your boundaries as much as possible.

So in the end ‘nonnie, it would be hell in a handbasket to be dating her. Especially in the start. It would take a lot of time and a lot of talking for the relationship to seem less uncomfortable.

Jfk With An Ace Reader

Alrighty here.

Reminder he is like the horniest character in the whole show soooo,

You would be dating an absolute hornball but at least he is respectful.

Like Cleo he would have to have some consistent reminders about boundaries and space, that is just a given in the relationship.

But unlike Cleo he both a. Wont just leave your ass because of it b. Actually tries to be respectful of your boundaries even at the start (he is just forgetful) and c. Doesn’t take as long to understand the whole concept.

Jfk would be a pretty damn respectful partner and would absolutely try his best not to hurt your feelings.

He would still be pretty touchy with you though, and if you don’t mind that then perfect. If so just say, it’s going to hurt his feelings but he would rather you be honest with him.

Jfk would have no issue standing up for you when someone calls you weird or repulsive. Just say the word and he will go ham.