Darcy Lewis has always had a way with words, both spoken and written. Anyone who meets Darcy knows how well can talk, but a far smaller number of people are ever exposed to her writing. Darcy’s mother is one of those few, and she keeps a file folder full of her daughter’s…
Anonymous asked: Have you ever thought that maybe Darcy just isn't a very positive character for women? Even if she isn't a mary sue, she doesn't do much of anything. At least Jane is smart.
No. No, I have not. Because if I had, I’d be like, Hey brain, why are you being so fucking stupid today? Remind me to stab you with a q-tip later, okay?
To recap, let’s discuss what Darcy does:
- Takes an unpaid internship with a TWO BRILLIANT ASTROPHYSICISTS who totally seem like the type to have someone hang around when they are “stupid”.
- Recognizes Thor is a danger at first and not only protects herself, but protects all of her friends by tazing the fuck out of him while Erik and Jane are like WHUT IS THIS?! DANGER?!
- Helps Jane research shit that most people wouldn’t understand
OMG A BOOK? HOW TO USE?! HOW DO U DO?! NEED INSTRUCTIONAL DIAGRAM!!
- Doesn’t turn heel and run when the Destroyer is tearing the shit out of Puente Antiguo, and instead stays and not only tries to help her friends, but also rescues trapped animals (a la the deleted scene).
- Goes to Norway with Jane and is a computer badass. (See comics.)
MY HACKER NAME IS FCKUCOULSON!
- Stays with Jane in London to help her with her research. Smart enough that Jane trusts her to watch over the equipment.
- Recruits an intern for herself.
- Calls for help when Jane gets herself into a pickle, even though she knows Jane will be pissy… because IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
YOU WERE GONE FOR FIVE HOURS AND CAME BACK WITH AN INFINITY STONE BABY BUMP, DON’T GIVE ME ANY SHIT.
- Is sassy and completely unflustered with Thor.
- Goes and bails Erik out of jail and is kind and gentle with him even though he’s bananaballs.
THIS WORKPLACE IS NOT PANTS OPTIONAL (UNLESS U R THOR)
- Helps Jane figure out what the fuck is going on with the dark elves and all this inter-dimensional bullshit.
FUCK, IF THEY SUCCEED, I WON’T BE ABLE TO SEE WHEN STEVE AND THOR TAKE OFF THEIR SHIRTS. THIS IS BULLSHIT.
- Put aside her own fucking safety to help Jane defeat the dark elves and save the UNIVERSE.
FUCK. YEAH.
In conclusion, I have no fucking idea what movies you were watching. In the little time that Darcy spent on screen, she was functionally smarter than many of her “smart” colleagues, she was LOYAL AND KIND, and funny as hell. You’re not required to love her, but please cease with the bullshit about how she’s not a positive character.
