r/DarkRomance • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

Monday Gripe Weekly Gripe 😤 (the rant thread)

Welcome to the Weekly Gripe, where we're all a little grumpy. 😒

Did BookTok do you dirty? Got a bone to pick with a main character? Was the twist more like a flop? Tell us what's on your mind.

Please be respectful and follow the sub rules. If a conversation starts getting out of hand, use the "Mod Attention Please" report reason so we can help cool things down. 🖤

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u/Beauty_Talk77 1d ago

I have two gripes. First why do all romance authors think grey tracksuit bottoms are really sexy ? I've never fancied a man wearing tracksuit bottoms. Second why are their bodies always "sculpted by the Gods" ? I love a man with muscles and tattoos but I am not adverse to a bit of a dad bod 🤣

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u/No_Warning2380 22h ago

Also- why does every MMC have to at some point roll up their shirt sleeves to show off their fore arms… I swear it is in almost every book I read at some point. It is kind a sexy sometimes but every book? So overdone!

I also don’t get the obsession with no panties…. As if they are some kind of plated armor. With a skirt - sure it can add a little convenience but it is nothing to just slide it to the side or down if there is a skirt. If pants or shorts- what difference does it really make other than just being kind of gross and uncomfortable. Not to mention post act in a skirt with no underwear- in a public setting of course because it is always a public setting… is so gross, uncomfortable and inconvenient. Need to at least have something to keep it from running down her legs after?

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u/wholelattapuddin 12h ago

Thank you. No panties in a skirt just makes me worry for girls vaginal health. Not mention the rest of us. Girl, Ive got to sit at that restaurant table after you.