I used to be a Big Meme fan
I tried to be. I liked the initial concepts she had going (e.g. bad arse old granny, her desire for a cultural utopia etc.) and I even initially defended her back on OJ. I like scheming characters in general as well (e.g. my favourite Warlord in Gekko Moriah and my second favourite Supernova in Capone Bege).
However, there comes a point where a character becomes wholly unredeemable. The asinine cake chase plot absolutely destroyed her.
I really don’t understand how Lig Meme even has fans.
To be fair, “liking” a character can be done for any reason, whether it be objective, subjective or illogical.
For example, Urouge is my favourite Supernova for illogical reasons. He is my favourite based purely on design and that glorious meme worthy smile.
Never would I even dream of claiming that he is objectively the best Supernova though. Objectively, Urouge has nothing going for him and likely never will (I made a post about why he is unlikely to ever get up to much).
However, I have noticed that some folk want their “favourites” to be considered good no matter what, even if their favourites are outright objectively bad.
I have noticed that Linlin fan usually try to drag other characters down to her level (“Some antagonist took an L once so they are just as bad!”), attempt to point to her strength in a poor attempt to hide her poorly written character flaws or crow about her “unique” design as if it somehow negates her woeful portrayal.
Some people will not accept that what they like is not necessarily objectively good.