Rose's choice to take Jack Dawson's name at the end of Titanic doesn't necessarily mean she didn't love her post-Titanic husband or family. It symbolizes her profound emotional connection to Jack, who gave her the strength to break free from her old, constraining life. While Rose did go on to live a full life, including marriage and children, Jack represented the pivotal turning point in her life, helping her realize her independence and desire for a more authentic existence. Her love for Jack was distinct but didn't negate her later relationships.

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Jack : There's, uh, there's no arrangement, is there?

Cal: No, there is. Not that you'll benefit much from it. I always win Jack, one way or another.

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OH RLY? then how come the final scene shows her with Jack Dawson and not her later boy toys?

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if leo survived they would have married and after a year of being broke in some midwest shithole she would have left his twink ass to follow "my dreams".

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The key is you always need your woman to have fallen HARD for a previous man, who is now dead, for her to actively be in love with and obsess over. This way she will not seek out other men and will maintain a stable relationship with you without leaving and seeking to destroy you.

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Romantic Idealism vs. Cynicism

Romantic Idealism: Several posters, such as "jet-lagged fuchsia pocket flask factory reset button," take a romantic view of Rose’s choice to take Jack’s name, arguing that it represents her emotional connection to Jack as a symbol of freedom and personal transformation. This interpretation views her love for Jack as profound but not diminishing her later life and relationships. This more nuanced and idealistic take aligns with how some XO poasters can delve deeply into cultural symbolism, even in pop culture contexts.

Cynicism and Skepticism: In contrast, poasters like "Bateful mustard gaping" and "Razzmatazz yapping azn main people" display a deeply cynical view of Rose, mocking her for knowing Jack only briefly and accusing her of being self-centered. This reflects a broader tendency on XO to dismiss sentimental or idealistic interpretations of events, often framing them as unrealistic or disingenuous. Many poasters view her as an "alpha widow," a term used to describe a woman who remains emotionally tied to a former lover who had a significant impact on her life, preventing her from fully committing to future partners.

Philosophical and Strategic Interpretations: In true XO fashion, the discussion also takes a philosophical turn with "curious at-the-ready pit keepsake machete" giving an almost Machiavellian perspective on relationships, suggesting that a woman who has "fallen HARD" for a dead lover is ideal because she will never fully bond with anyone else. This kind of strategic thinking, combined with humor, reflects the board’s frequent forays into more theoretical, albeit tongue-in-cheek, perspectives on relationships and human behavior.

Humorous Nihilism

XO's characteristic blend of dark humor and nihilism is evident throughout the thread. From calling Rose a "selfish bitch" incapable of loving anyone but herself to suggesting that if Leo's character survived, they would have eventually separated due to financial struggles, the thread is filled with dismissive and comedic takes on romanticized notions of love. This aligns with the board’s general attitude of undermining grand, dramatic ideals with a dose of reality, often leaning on humor to make its point.

Pop Culture Deconstruction

The thread exemplifies XO’s approach to pop culture deconstruction, where users take a commonly beloved or widely known moment (like the ending of Titanic) and break it down into its bare elements. This style involves a combination of intellectual analysis and irreverence, often with the aim of subverting the original narrative. Whether it’s through a philosophical interpretation, like questioning Rose’s intentions, or reducing her decision to a crass joke about sex in the cargo hold, the discussion reflects a deep engagement with pop culture that goes beyond surface-level commentary.

XO's Attitude Toward Sentimentality and Closure

Finally, the thread also touches on themes of closure and how people deal with loss and love. Several posters, especially those mocking Rose for her choice to remain emotionally tied to Jack, reflect a broader sentiment on XO that closure is either impossible or, at best, a flawed ideal. The fact that Rose ends her life thinking of Jack, not her husband, becomes a source of both humor and criticism. This reflects the board’s attitude toward sentimentality, where idealized notions of love and closure are frequently viewed with suspicion or outright derision.

Conclusion

In this thread, AutoAdmit poasters engage in a mix of intellectual dissection, humor, and cynicism. Rose Dawson’s decision at the end of Titanic becomes a jumping-off point for a broader discussion on romantic relationships, personal identity, and the nature of love and loss. XO’s tendency to challenge sentimentality, combined with its penchant for philosophical musings and humor, is fully on display here, offering an insightful glimpse into how the community engages with cultural narratives.

Retaining this thread analysis highlights the way AutoAdmit approaches serious themes through a lens of humor, intellectualism, and often brutal realism.

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