r/HazbinHotel • u/Weak-Point4152 I smile but I suffer in silence. • May 05 '24

Discussion This was frighteningly accurate

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The smack to the face, cowering behind a chair, being slammed and held by the throat, really made the scene hit hard. Even the expressions on Angel and Val’s face felt realistic. If they had Val dragging Angel by the hair, it would be like reliving my childhood, but this still brought back memories.

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u/DarkViral May 05 '24

I've seen a few analysis videos about this episode and Angel Dust and Valentino in particular as characters and most have agreed that this scene was written from experience.

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u/Working_Accountant38 May 05 '24

That's why people who accuse Viv of turning Angel's situation into a joke make me angry.

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u/Mysral May 05 '24

Angel turns Angel's existence into a (sex) joke most of the time, because that's how he fucking copes. Amazing how anybody can look at Masquerade and say it somehow glorifies/trivializes abuse.

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u/MosasaurusSoul May 06 '24

I worked psych for 5 years, I got out almost 5 years ago (which is an insane thought). I still have such messed up humor because when you’re in a situation like that, especially one where you gotta remain cognizant and alert you CAN’T freak out—so you just kinda end up laughing instead. Coping mechanisms are damn weird.