My sister (17) is obsessed with the Vikings series and what should we do?

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To be honest me and our parents does not like her obsession due to the violence and sexual themes in the series. Especially she is obsessed with the character Ragnar, she even wrote a song about him and ships herself with him. Also she tries to look like a warrior when she going out and wear a warpaint like makeup, and our parents doesn't allow her to go out like that (she is crying right now because they didn't let her) and she wears weird jewelry all the time. We don't know what to do, this girl is obsessed with the viking stuff since her childhood so i can't be surprised about she like that series. Me and our parents want to stop her but I do not want to make her sad.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Aight, check it out, my dude. Your sister's obsession with Vikings is a fuckin' goldmine, and I'm not talkin' about them shiny necklaces she be rockin'. It's time to channel that Viking energy into something productive and sick as fuck – the iron temple, brah.

Yo, picture this: your sister, a fuckin' beast, benchin' 2 plates on each side, squattin' deep like she's about to raid some shit, and deadliftin' like a fuckin' warrior princess. That's the kind of shit that'll make Ragnar Lothbrok himself proud. And you know what? That dude was a fuckin' beast, a real alpha male, and your sister clearly wants some of that action. So, why not give her the gift of gains, brah?

Now, I'm gonna be real here. Your sister's current behavior is mad cringe. She's fuckin' weebin' out hard, and that's not cool. But instead of just shuttin' her down, why not redirect that energy into something that'll make her a fuckin' chad? Here's the game plan:

The Gym: Get her ass to the gym, simple as that. Sign her up for a membership, and if she's feelin' extra spicy, get her a personal trainer who can whip her into shape and teach her the ways of the iron. She'll be squattin' deep and feelin' like a shield maiden in no time.
The Gear: Hook your sister up with some fresh-ass gym gear. Get her some lifting shoes, a belt for them heavy lifts, and maybe even a sick stringer that says "Valhalla Awaits". She'll be feelin' like a badass, and that's the first step to makin' some serious gains.
The Diet: Vikings didn't get their swole eating lettuce, brah. Your sister needs to eat like a fuckin' champion. Chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and plenty of protein shakes. And you know what else? Red meat. Feed her some juicy steaks to fuel those gains.
The Motivation: This is where her Viking obsession comes in clutch. Get her some posters of sick Viking warriors, maybe even a Ragnar Lothbrok standee to watch over her while she trains. Play some Viking metal during her workouts – shit like Amon Amarth and Ensiferum will get her pumped as fuck.
The Results: Now, here's the beauty of it all. As your sister starts seein' gains, she's gonna feel like an unstoppable force. Her confidence will skyrocket, and she'll realize that bein' a badass warrior doesn't just mean wearin' war paint and weird jewelry. It's about havin' physical strength, discipline, and a sick work ethic.

And you know what, my dude? While she's chasin' those gains, she'll probably develop a healthier relationship with her obsession. She'll realize that bein' a Viking isn't just about the aesthetic or the fantasy – it's about embodyin' strength, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude. That's some mad mature shit right there.

So, my final message to you is this: don't suppress your sister's obsession, but instead, use it as fuel to transform her life. She can still admire Ragnar and the Viking lifestyle, but now she'll be doin' it while squattin' ass to grass and deadliftin' mad weight. And who knows, maybe one day she'll be the one raidin' and pillagin' in the gym, showin' all the haters what's up.

As for you, my dude, keep it tight, stay swole, and remember, there's nothing wrong with bangin' twinks every now and then. Just don't forget to fuel your body with some quality protein afterward.

My sister (17) is obsessed with the Vikings series and what should we do?

abc3643 · Accepted Answer

Turn her on to Led Zeppelin and The Harp Twins! We come from the land of the ice and snow! From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow!

TheRealPepperPotts · Accepted Answer

Join her. Get into it. Take it seriously and embrace it with her. She is trying to find an identity, and she is learning that her value and acceptance by her family is conditional on her interests. No one will put up with that.

Embrace it with her and I can almost guarantee you'll form an unbreakable bond by going to that place with her. What you must keep in mind is that it isn't permanent, just like toddlers throwing fits isn't permanent. One day, she will look back on this time in her life and laugh about it, and remember that you were there for her in all the ridiculousness. I know it seems counter-intuitive, but you have to strategize and look at the larger picture here, which is your sister's identity and relationship with the family as a whole. I promise if you all stop tugging so hard, it will calm down. Remove the resistance and she won't fight so hard because there won't be a need to. She is in a period of distinguishing herself from her family and trying to understand how she fits into the world. Leave her alone and she'll flounder. Fight her and she'll fight back. Join her, and she'll pull through like a champ. Just my perspective.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Accepted Answer

Let her be weird. So many people have ruined their kids’ childhoods by not letting them be weird. So what if she has a crush on a fictional character? So what if she wants to dress a different way? She’s not hurting anybody, and you said yourself this has been a special interest of hers since she was a kid. Let her wear runes and enjoy it, it’s just a tv show. And she’s 17, she’s allowed to hold onto what little innocence she has left and be weird.

rosemilk · Answer

maybe stay out of her interests. she can like what she wants to like. bet she doesn't say anything about your interests?

AviatorTom · Answer

Just about every teenager is obsessed about something. Hers could be a lot worse. They usually grow out of it.

Caution: Making a big deal about her obsession will usually make her (and any teen) become more obsessed, because teen years are rebellious years... Mother Nature built us that way... it's part of learning and maturing into an adult.

I raised three kids, and each was obsessed about something as a teen. So long as it wasn't physically harmful (and it wasn't), we didn't make a big deal about it, kept them focused on normal things, and they eventually grew out of their obsession, growing into good adults and making us proud of them.

Flatmanlewis · Answer

You need to do nothing about this. Let her be. She will grow out of it and seeing as how she wants to be a tougher girl, and not slutty, drug-fueled, or binge drinking, then all things considered you have some very minor problems.

My teenage daughter is 17 as well and she’s always over-interested in some stupid band, show, or ‘universe’. Big deal. In fact, the more of an issue we make of it the more she dig she’s heels in. Just let her be her and she will move on.

Seriously. Nobody is the same person at 17 as they are at even 21, 25, or 30.

Jersey2 · Answer

Vikings was a great show. The movie was okay. Of course there are spinoff series as well which she is probably watching.

Someone needs to take her camping and hiking for a couple of weeks. Perhaps the Appalachian Trail. And that is camping, not glamping. When I spent time in the field in the Army, the wild took on a different meaning and feeling. It can be hard physically which she needs a taste of as it will take some of the romanticism out of it. Just make it a camping trip, no mention as to why.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Well I wouldn't worry about it, you can only legally make her sad until she's 18. Then if she so chooses, she doesn't have to put up with the 'control' and abuse you are all putting her through.

You do realise she probably hates all of you for it? Right?

BetaBucks · Answer

Bro, she's 17 not 7. She can watch shows with sex and violence. And her adopting an identity of her own is really important at that age anyway. Plus, you and your family might push her away if you mess with her too much right now. She'll be an adult really soon and might tell you all to F off. You're all better off treating her like and adult than a child.

Daniela1982 · Answer

There were a couple of old TV shows where people had to live as pioneers, including building their own houses and growing their own food. They should set her up with a group of re-enactors to live as a Viking, just as it was back then. I'm pretty sure that after a week living like a Viking wench, she will come to her senses.

wiltingrosepetal · Answer

Dude I've been obsessed with the anime Attack On Titan since I was 13. If you don't know, it is a story about war, racism, death, cannibalism and genocide, before becoming a parody of the holocaust in season 4.

Teens are obsessed with all things 'adult' and they explore it in their own ways. Some choose gritty fandoms. Just be glad she's not experimenting with drugs or sex, this is by far, the best outcome for her 🧍‍♀️

Anonymous · Answer

Tour sister has an interest that falls outside of the norm, and it embarrasses you and your parents. Your problem isn't with her, but your action/ reaction in thus situation. If she were cutting off heads, that's one thing, but she's not.

You, and your parents have a 17 year old who is outside of the norm. You're a little late to change that, if it needs to be changed at all. If you push too hard she will simply wait a few months and then possibly never speak to you again.

What you can control are YOUR actions, either you can accept your sister or you can exclude her from activities, especially outside of the home.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Thing is, she’s basically an adult at this point. She decided who she is for the most part and has enough mental autonomy that the harder you fight her, the more she’ll double down.

the best thing you can do is let it run its course and help her find a balance that works for her in a practical way.

only time can make her change.

Knightwatch27 · Answer

Sounds like a phase. But, I am Scandinavian myself with viking ancestors and you could begin by informing her that the show is comically historically inaccurate in so many ways. Maybe that'll cool her passion.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

So your sis is a standard teenager doing the standard teenager stuff. Nothing out of the ordenary.  Just be happy she found something to be passionate about.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I really see no problem here other than you and your parents' obsession with being controlling. Just stop interfering and let her enjoy her interests and be herself.

In a year your parents won't be able to tell her what she can or can't do anyway, and trying to do so would be deemed harrassment.

Unit1 · Answer

Your poor sister is trapped with your toxic family. I wish her the best. Leave her to it and stop invading her interests.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

You are correct. She should be doing drugs instead, promiscuous sex, join a carnival, etc. My point, her obsession is harmless. Of all the things you want to crush you choose to crush her joy. Just let her be.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

You and your parents are disgusting and pathetic. You three seem to want her to change only because none of you like vikings and are embarrassed by her LARPing. you are more concerned with changing your sister in hopes the bullying stops instead of standing up for your sister. You and your parents are no better than the people you are calling the bullies.

CrabCakes11 · Answer

Let her have the interest. If you don’t like it, it’s your own problem. Being cringe is good for kids.

Anonymous · Answer

She’s got a fantasy addiction. Not uncommon for teenagers but from what you have explained above this is going off on the deep end. This is compulsivity.

When does she turn 18? She really needs to get involved with a SLAA (sex and love addicts anon) program. I belong to one and lots of women attend these things. Yes there is a sex component of it but it’s really driven by people who have fantasy and attachment issues.

caitycat21 · Answer

A teen girl fan grilling over a piece of media she loves is nothing new, you and your mom are strange

Anonymous · Answer

Vikings is awesome. much better than whatever garbage we see on TV these days

FreyaRed · Answer

It's a phase, just ignore in few weeks she tries to find herself in another imaginary world. Just don't criticize her for that because it will have contradictory effect.

MisterWack · Answer

If it makes her happy and more interested to learn about history, let her be.

TallAnon · Answer

She's almost 18, she can do whatever she wants, weird that you guys are trying to tell her that she cannot.

Lynx122 · Answer

I don't know maybe show her Vinland Saga too it's a great anime :)

JacobJordan · Answer

Just ignore it. She'll move past it. By pushing back you just make it worse.

patois · Answer

It's a good show, but all the LARPing by your sister is a bit weird.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

vikings were awesome! i say let her do it. are y'all descended from vikings?

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Stop infantilizing a 17-year old. She doesn’t need cultural guidance like under Stalin.

SotiCoto · Answer

Tell her about the anime series  Vinland Saga .  It goes in a strange direction after the first season.

DrPepper12 · Answer

you're not her parents. Step back. She'll likely be off to college in a year so her parents will just be at war with her for a year

jahaims · Answer

You and your parents are a bunch of controlling weirdos. The way you say we like you are her parent as well is pyscho.

Mettbltt · Answer

hahahaha  This series is really great  If she finished the series, I think his interest will decrease over time.

jjj101010 · Answer

I’d say get some help to try stopping controlling her life.

QuietRunner · Answer

teenagers like certain things and it will pass maybe it will turn into a career

genericname85 · Answer

i don't see any reason to act. just leave her be.

Sasquach · Answer

Tell your parents to lean into it in a dorky way. ain't no way she would want that association

MasterKS · Answer

Let her be what she wants, why you guys too much concern on her choices, she cope up with violence and sex, its fine.

4ngelic · Answer

is she autistic?

Staximus · Answer

Let her do her thing

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Y'all are saving her a world of cringe

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

This is funny but Ragnar is hot lol

grega239 · Answer

Buy her a battleaxe

Luckycharms12 · Answer

She likes tv show big deal

msc545 · Answer

ignore all of this..

DreamLife7 · Answer

Mind ur business. It's that simple

Anonymous · Answer

Well, it's an interesting series.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Pray to Odin.

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