Category: Rants

Roy vs. Nex: How Long After Nabu’s Death Did They Debut?

Remember that Instagram post I shared last week? Responding to the part about Aisha/Roy being “too rushed”, one commenter said this: I agree with Roy. It was very rushed. Heck, it wasn’t even 10 episodes since Nabu died. Is that true? Did Roy really debut less than 10 episodes...

The Proper Titles of the Winx Club Monarchs

A husband and wife who rule a kingdom are called king and queen, right? Not always. It’s complicated, and most stories get it wrong. How did Winx Club do?...

Aisha and Nex’s Types According to Helen Fisher’s Personality Test

Google “compatibility test”, and you’ll find millions of them that match you up by star sign, birth date, blood type, and even first name. Dr. Helen Fisher’s Personality Test uses science — specifically, brain chemistry — to help you find love. How does it work? You answer 56 questions...

Aisha and Nex: Two Imperfect People

Something that stuck with me from Power of Charmix’s second Aisha/Nex video was the reason she likes this couple: …the whole reason I ship these two is because of the friction between the two stubborn people who like sports, and then them teaching each other to not be as...

Yes, Aisha is Happy With Nex — Here’s Why

“Aisha’s happy.” “I’m glad Aisha has found happiness again.” “Nex makes her happy, and that’s what matters.” What does this really mean, Winx fandom? You say Aisha’s happiness matters, but you know you don’t really care that she’s happy with Nex. And you’re not as happy for her as...

The Spiral of Silence in the Winx Fandom

Something bothers me. If you look at some posts about Aisha and Nex, you’ll see that they’re getting a lot of likes. Here are a few examples from Instagram: This clip from “The Light of Gorgol” (Winx Club season 8, episode 9), posted by @world_winx, has over 400 likes....

Aisha and Roy, The NoTP — Pt. III: A Love Story With No Story

No, I didn’t abandon my Aisha and Roy posts. I just didn’t wanna waste Love Month on a fake love story when the actual couple, Aisha and Nex, doesn’t get enough appreciation. Here’s a recap of the first two posts. Recap of the Series 1. Part I: Nice Guy?...

“Nabu, Roy, or Nex” Polls: The “Appeal to Popularity” Fallacy

Warning: this is a negative post. I’m sorry. Sometimes, I need to vent. “Appeal to popularity” is a logical fallacy based on the phrase, “The majority is always right.” The idea is that if most people approve of something, it must be good/true/the best/etc. Conversely, if most people disapprove...

Aisha and Roy, The NoTP — Pt. II: Going Nowhere Fast *UPDATE*

“You can’t marry a guy you just met!” That’s what the Winx fandom screamed at Daphne as she walked down the aisle at the end of Winx season six. We had a lot of questions. When did Thoren propose? When did they date? (Did their walk on Calavera Island...