Dobby’s grave and problematic internet boyfriends

Welcome to Touching Grass, where two extremely online people attempt to explain internet discourse to people sensible enough to spend their time offline. This week Lucy Reade unpacks the latest discourse over Harry Potter fans, whilst James Ball tells us about the strange world of boyfriend simulator games. Harry Potter and Dobby’s grave links: https://x.com/kennixonette/status/2086887412433625294?s=20 https://x.com/search?q=from%3Agregthesorcerer%20dobby&src=typed_query https://www.tiktok.com/@arielleblack9/video/7627889810245504274?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7629351219308676630 Love and Deepspace links: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qpkgenf7XtJWJLCnWrW1VN6_AFR2bn22MBBzHcuOJTg/edit?usp=sharing https://www.themarysue.com/love-and-deepspace-is-a-period-tracker-really-necessary-in-an-otome-game/ https://www.reddit.com/r/LoveAndDeepspace/comments/1uihl89/i_dont_think_valko_climbing_through_the_window_is/ https://x.com/ByteStix/status/2071599339068170662 https://www.polygon.com/love-and-deepspace-backlash-new-love-interest-valko-canceled/ https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/im-boycotting-love-and-deepspace-for-killing-my-virtual-boyfriend-and-so-are-251-000-other-loyal-widows/ Presented by James Ball and Lucy Reade Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Subscribe to The New World for just £1 for your first month. https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/touchinggrass/