I'd Rather Sleep ☼ Squirrelflight

ANOTHER video? Omg two in a week, such a rarity. I'm going to try to finish up a full PMV next, but I have some MAP parts to finish first. These memes have been fun though and really motivate me for longer projects.

Edit: I originally said I was going to delete comments supporting Bramblestar, but instead I’m deciding to leave them up for people to discuss this and hopefully clarify things about Bramble and Squirrel’s relationship. I got many comments over night, including a few sympathizing with him (which people already flocked to) so it’s convinced me to leave them up. Please just be respectful to one another, that’s all I ask.

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[shellyrose]

It hurt me so much that the first thing that made squirrelflight suspicious of bramblestar was that he was super clingy and cuddly with her. Like, that hurt

[kismecrow]

I wish Squirrelflight understood she was in an abusive relationship, even her own DAUGHTER realized his horrible actions

[TheDragonCat]

I love how the entire fandom has finally realized just how toxic Bramble is, and is completely tearing him to shreads

[marisha]

THIS IS AMAZING I LOVE THE USE OF SATURATED TO DESATURATED COLOURS TO SHOW HOW SHE ROMANTICISED THE RELATIONSHIP AS A KID AND IS STARTING TO REALISE BRAMBLE SUCKS AND YUH THIS IS POGGERS ‼

[novabombastic]

Even as a kid with the whole Hawkfrost thing i never understood why she went back to him after all the awful treatment. Now that I'm a adult i understand it is either bad writing or the cycle of abuse

[axelf]

I feel bad for Bramble...



because the Erins MASSACRED his character. He wasn’t even intended to be abusive- he was just supposed to be a likable protagonist. But they somehow managed to destroy him. It’s awful how they took a fine character (Bramblepaw from the first arc) and twisted him so terribly.

I feel bad for BramblePAW. And I feel bad for how the authors killed him.

[whitecrewmate]

Honestly I love the character development of Bramblestar being a Firestar wanna-be to a Abuser, it’s nice to see opposing character development in the series. But I agree, bramble is bad man

[krisArue]

I MAY NOT LIKE SQUILFY BUT A ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP IS AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP!
GREAT JOB CONVEYING THAT HUN!! it felt, too real

[razmerry]

POOR SQUILF I WANT TO LOVE AND PROTECT HER, , ,

[Babirusacurl]

all that “i dont want to be like my dad” talk went to waste huh

[redaurora]

Im honestly waitng for the moment where the impostor is defeated and when Bramble comes back Squirrel breacks up with him, i can't stand to see them together anymore

[Lycvncy]

Hey y’all! Just wanna clarify some stuff about the first scene since I got questions about it!
In Silent Thaw, Bramblestar (the imposter really) actually shoves her off the Highledge, BUT down the rock path. She basically tumbles down. I had him throw her off the ledge in my video instead for ✨dramatic effect✨ and to match the character rotation in the center screen that’s used a lot in this meme!
Anyway, thank y’all so much for the support and love for this video!

[erronsaa]

Squilf didn't deserve what Bramble did to her. I just feel like the authors pushed it on her, but in the book, the clans, usually knowing that ya know, if you decide they're the one there isn't really anything that's going to change that. While accepting the fact that Brambleclaw is rude, selfish, and very paranoid, which is, what I believe, where most of his issues come from, but just out lashed on Squilf because she cares. I'm not entirely sure on the mentality of this, but eh? It just sucks that her daughter had to say something for Squilf to seem to realize she shouldn't be with Bramble cause all the other cats seem to feel sorry, but not one spoke up.

*I will never understand warrior cats and why they are aimed at kids*

[defectedheart]

The warriors fandom do be taking over this meme. Not that I have anything against it, its actually amazing.

[Trans_Reed_]

Sparkpelt snarled at him. "Do you admit it?"
"Admit what?" Bramblestar looked taken aback.
"If you hadn't done everything you could to make Tigerstar angry, Larksong would be fine now!" Sparkpelt's eyes narrowed to slits. Bramblestar stared at her, his pelt ruffling along his spine. "I don't understand." He glanced questioningly at Squirrelflight.
"Shes worried ShadowClan might have poisoned the fresh-kill pile when they visited camp earlier." Squirrelflight shifted uneasily. She was angry with Bramblestar, but he didn't deserve this. [...] Bramblestar tipped his head to one side and blinked at Sparkpelt. "how could they have poisoned the prey? We were all here watching them."
"They've done it before!" Sparkpelt hissed.
[...] "all ShadowClan cats are the same." Sparkpelt flexed her claws. "They'd poison their own mothers for more territory."
"That's not true." Squirrelflight edged closer to Sparkpelt. She had to calm her down. This couldn't be doing the kits any good. "ShadowClan cats are warriors just like us. They wouldn't break the warrior code."
Sparkpelt held her ground. "They would if they were pushed far enough, and Bramblestar has done nothing but get in Tigerstar's way." She glared accusingly at her father.
"Bramblestar's been doing whats best for the clans." Squirrelflight argued.
"Why are you sticking up for him?!" Sparkpelt stared at her. "He's hardly spoken to you in days. He's been treating you like an apprentice! And you're defending him! Why are you being such a Mouse-heart?"
-Squirrelflight's Hope, pages 210-211

[DatCatchyTune]

I blame the Erins for Brambles character. This wasn’t the intent of the authors, but it was still written the way it was and there’s not much to do to change that. I appreciate the idea of bramble a lot more then what he’s actually been in the books.

[raiivenwastaken]

Honestly kind of hate Bramblestar
Squirelflight has been nothing but selfless and brave and she deserves so much more and I adore her but dammit she just keeps getting the worst of it, ,

This is so amazing though aaa
Your art is very pretty and I love the subtle differences of the ‘then’ and ‘now’
The saturated, blurry and colourful past and then the more real but de-saturated present and dull

Honestly I love this, you did such a wonderful job wow-
Squirrelflight deserves the world.

[willowkat]

The worst part? I really loved Bramblepaw and early Brambleclaw. I loved his character, thought he had so much potential for development and other things, and the Erins just...ruined him. Worse, it seems like they did so without even trying. Like they’re writing an abusive/toxic relationship without even realizing it.

It just makes me sad when I think of what could have been (and what SHOULD have been) with Bramble’s character.

[sprucewolf]

i relate to squirrelflight so much. my last relationship was so fucking close to theirs and im glad i got out of there before my ex could damage me more than he already did

[Lamrabetnouha]

I honestly feel like the Erins are trying way too hard to make Bramblestar “the good guy despite his heritage” which makes me think like they’ll probably never acknowledge the abuse Squilf is dealing with to keep that image of Bramble.