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=="Esteemsters" and Fanfic== |
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"Esteemsters" has a curious place in the hearts and minds of ''Daria'' fanfic writers. The events within that episode have been recast many times in alternate-universe stories, most of them centering around the pivotal first meeting (or lack thereof) of [[Daria Morgendorffer]] and her only friend, [[Jane Lane]] (or their AU alternate selves). Examples of such tales are listed below. |
"Esteemsters" has a curious place in the hearts and minds of ''Daria'' fanfic writers. The events within that episode have been recast many times in alternate-universe stories, most of them centering around the pivotal first meeting (or lack thereof) of [[Daria Morgendorffer]] and her only friend, [[Jane Lane]] (or their AU alternate selves). Examples of such tales are listed below. |
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The most important event in “Esteemsters” occurs when Daria meets Jane in [[Timothy O’Neill]]’s self-esteem class at [[Lawndale High]]. So critical is this meeting to Daria’s well-being that Daria herself says of it: “I moved to this town and I knew immediately I'd be a total outcast. And in the one moment of good luck I've had in my entire life, I met another outcast who I could really be friends with and not have to feel completely alone” (“[[Dye! Dye! My Darling]]”). A failure for the two to connect is often a harbinger for disaster in AU-dom (e.g., [[Brother Grimace]]'s nightmarish "[[Victory Lane]]"). |
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It is rare for a writer to recast the events of “Esteemsters” from a different perspective in canon, however. A notable example is [[Jon Kilner]]’s highly regarded view from Jane Lane’s perspective, “[[The Last Days of Solitude]].” |
It is rare for a writer to recast the events of “Esteemsters” from a different perspective in canon, however. A notable example is [[Jon Kilner]]’s highly regarded view from Jane Lane’s perspective, “[[The Last Days of Solitude]].” |
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Revision as of 14:40, 22 April 2007
"Esteemsters" was the first episode of the Daria TV series. The events of "Esteemsters" are supplemented by entries from Daria’s notes, as given in The Daria Diaries, which detail the move to Lawndale and the barricading of Jane’s home to prevent its repossession.
"Esteemsters" and Fanfic
"Esteemsters" has a curious place in the hearts and minds of Daria fanfic writers. The events within that episode have been recast many times in alternate-universe stories, most of them centering around the pivotal first meeting (or lack thereof) of Daria Morgendorffer and her only friend, Jane Lane (or their AU alternate selves). Examples of such tales are listed below.
The most important event in “Esteemsters” occurs when Daria meets Jane in Timothy O’Neill’s self-esteem class at Lawndale High. So critical is this meeting to Daria’s well-being that Daria herself says of it: “I moved to this town and I knew immediately I'd be a total outcast. And in the one moment of good luck I've had in my entire life, I met another outcast who I could really be friends with and not have to feel completely alone” (“Dye! Dye! My Darling”). A failure for the two to connect is often a harbinger for disaster in AU-dom (e.g., Brother Grimace's nightmarish "Victory Lane").
It is rare for a writer to recast the events of “Esteemsters” from a different perspective in canon, however. A notable example is Jon Kilner’s highly regarded view from Jane Lane’s perspective, “The Last Days of Solitude.”
External Links
Alternate-Universe Versions of “Esteemsters”
- "Jane on the Side" by The Alchemist
- “Aadi” by Batdz Angel
- "Darren's Estimation" by Bacner
- “Victory Lane” by Brother Grimace
- “John” by Richard Lobinske
- “Click, Click, Boom” by The Angst Guy
- “Deus Jane” by The Angst Guy
- “If You Only Walk Long Enough” by The Angst Guy
- “Quinnts” by The Angst Guy
- “Uranium in the Drinking Water” by The Angst Guy
Alternate Canon Versions of “Esteemsters”
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