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6. queerness that is both romantic and political, not just "a cute ship."

Another important point: The Clexa fandom is not only romantic — it is also historical. The reaction to Lexa's death turned the ship into a symbol of a broader discussion of lesbian and bi representation on screen. The surrounding coverage described the fandom rage as something that turned into activism, fundraising, media discourse, and an entire convention born from love and disappointment together. [C10][C11][C12]

And inside the fandom itself: Bellarke vs Clexa was a real front. Fanlore refers to Bellarke vs Clexa as a fandom phenomenon in its own right, and this is important if you want to understand why the Clexa audience was both very protective, very committed, and very sensitive to the question of what the show "did" to this couple. [C9]

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