Dear Sherlock Fandom,

unwokenfool:

We said nothing when a world-class adventurer was turned into a dominatrix.

Or when a quiet and introverted man was turned into an intimidating force.

Or when a revered professor was turned into an obscure psychopath.

Or when an eerie and mysterious bog was turned into a minefield.

If we can overlook that, then surely you can overlook the liberties taken with Elementary. Because really, you’re two separate branches from the same tree.

Sincerely,
the Sherlock Holmes Readers 

I agree with the sentiments of this post, but feel the pedantic need to point out that Irene Adler was not a “world-class adventurer”— she was a “well-known adventuress.” Now, that term could mean “lady who has adventures” but in this case, what with the sleeping-with-and-blackmailing-kings, Conan Doyle more likely meant “lady who uses her vagina to gain influence and wealth.” Or, as the OED puts it, “a woman who looks for chances of personal advancement, esp. by using her sexuality.” So, she was always more of a Satine than a Marion Ravenwood, and turning her into a dominatrix is not such a huge leap. 

This concludes our day’s lesson on historical word usage and meanings. Please feel free to go about your business. 

(via hellotailor)

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