“Loki’s” central relationship revived discussions around the concept of “selfcest.” “Selfcest” is a fiction trope popular in fandom that’s been memeified online. This post contains spoilers for all six episodes, including the finale, of ‘Loki’ on Disney+. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. ‘Loki,’ which recently concluded its first season run on Disney+, follows the titular god on a journey through time that sets up future installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While there’s plenty to ruminate on after finishing the series, the central romance at the core of the show has raised some questions online, particularly around the concept of “selfcest.”Selfcest is a familiar trope in fandom circles that involves shipping (wishing that two characters are in a relationship) a character with another version of themself. After it was memeified on platforms like Tumblr in the 2010s, “Loki” has renewed some of the debate around the trope. Still, the show’s central relationship has led to fans to raise other questions, particularly in relation to its implications on “Loki’s” LGBTQ representation.Warning: This post contains major spoilers for all six episodes, including the finale, of “Loki.”‘Loki’s’ central plotline involves Loki falling in love with a version of himself”Loki” follows an “Avengers”-era version…
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'Loki' reignited the internet's debate about 'selfcest,' or falling in love with a version of yourself, with …
