In this episode of Idling In The Impala, Sandra and Kasey dive into the intriguing world of fanfiction, focusing on the common fanfiction trope of Amnesia. Join them as they unpack this trope and its related tags, discussing how it shapes narratives and impacts characters, especially the beloved Sam and Dean Winchester. Spoilers reveal that Kasey has some personal reasons for an aversion to this trope, so be prepared for some heartfelt moments. Discover the nuances of fanfiction and how tropes like Amnesia resonate within the Supernatural fandom. Send hugs and join the conversation!

Link to Amnesia Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Amnesia

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:18 - Kasey is not a fan of the Amnesia trope

00:03:09 - Amnesia has been used in everything

00:03:56 - First thoughts when we hear Amnesia

00:04:45 - The struggle between enjoying fiction about and the real-life implications of Amnesia

00:12:43 - Hows and whys behind the use of Amnesia in fiction

00:15:44 - Consent issues with Amnesia

00:16:58 - Canon Amnesia

00:18:15 - Season 7 Time For A Wedding

00:20:22 - Regarding Dean

00:21:00 - AO3 stats breakdown

00:24:33 - Examples of the trope in fics

00:30:29 - Questionable memory around myths and fairy tales

00:31:31 - Kasey forgot how Sandra’s used this trope

00:36:31 - Back to the fairy tales

00:39:08 - Sandra’s picks for Amnesia fics and plot device use

00:46:36 - Join our Discord for more fic recs of the trope

00:47:58 - Final thoughts and outro