Besides all the Spuffel fanfic I've read and enjoyed, the immediate inspiration for this vid was an interview with the current Buffy comics writer Christos Gage. Here's the relevant fragment:
If you had your way, and Joss said “yes” to any idea you presented to him, what would you really like to do with these characters that fans would not expect?
CG: Well, this is more in the realm of ending the story altogether, but for me, a true “happily ever after” for these guys involves Buffy, Spike and Angel living together in a polygamous marriage arrangement. Although I’d imagine there are some fans that not only expect that, but have written extensive fanfic about it!
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Then, of course, Gage went on and wrote a scene in Buffy S10 #10 in which Harmony (of all people...) fantasizes about this exact same thing; see the image at the end of the credits.
Happy New Year to everybody, and I hope you enjoy the vid!
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(I'm a Spuffy first and foremost myself, but I also have a big weak spot for Spangel. So for me, this leads to a logical conclusion... :-)
I don't know why pairing the image of Spike and Angelus in Innocence with Buffy in BB&B made me laugh but it did.
And thank you for the Gage quote, I had no idea he was a Spuffel. I'm never sure if I like where he's going with season 10 or not. He does keep me guessing.
Edited at 2015-12-31 07:05 am (UTC)
Getting the scene you mention right was one of the more tricky bits of the vid. I wanted it to look like Buffy was walking into Angel's bedroom, not the library, but there was only so much I could do. Anyway, I'm sure the viewers will get the picture :-)
ETA: I still don't have any clear idea where the comics are going either. At least I hope that Gage won't be breaking Buffy and Spike up after having invested so much in their relationship. There is some speculation that Spike may be turned human somehow. Personally I am not a fan of that scenario.
Edited at 2015-12-31 12:28 pm (UTC)
Would you mind if I shared a link of this video on Tumblr? Buffy fans there would love it!
And please share with whoever you like and wherever you like; the more the merrier! They're all invited to the happy occasion :-)
I like the video, so funny and cute! I especially liked the final part, when there's the montage of Buffy, Spike and Angel together (That starts with the Innocence/Spangel scene + sexy!Buffy) I would love to see Buffy taking charge of this whole mess of OT3 and deciding that she can have both guys. Hot!
Exactly the way how those pointless bangel vs spuffy wars should be resolved.
Wonderful vid. Very clever editing, and it is impressive how well the lyrics fit!
And yeah, I thought it was amazing how well the lyrics fit!