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==“I Don't” and Fanfic==
==“I Don't” and Fanfic==


This episode introduced the characters of Rita and Amy Barksdale, the later of whom has, despite her small role in the actual series, become a very, very, very common character in fan fiction. The episode also gave more backstory to these characters and Helen, presenting the resentment Helen feels and the way the three sisters feel and behave to one another. This theme has also been often explored in fanfiction.
This episode introduced the characters of Rita and Amy Barksdale, as well as backstory for Helen, presenting the resentment Helen feels towards Rita being the favoured daughter and the way the three sisters feel and behave to one another. This theme has also been often explored in fanfiction.


Amy, despite her small role in the actual series, become a very, very, ''very'' common character in fan fiction, based on her Daria-esque personality and the rapport she had with her niece. Traditionally, Amy has been presented as a likeable ally of Daria, similar to this episode.
The threat that Daria will kill Jane and bury her with her bridesmaid dress, often quoted in fanfiction, comes from this episode, specifically as a response to Jane's teasing in seeing Daria in the mentioned dress.

The threat that Daria will kill Jane and bury her with her bridesmaid dress, often quoted in fanfiction, comes from this episode, specifically as a response to Jane's teasing in seeing Daria in the mentioned dress.


==External Links==
==External Links==