Let's play "How illogical are the concepts of romance/shipping in the Sherlock fandom."
Sherlock rescues Irene Adler from death in Karachi: It doesn't mean he cared about her, he just felt bad.
If Sherlock rescued John from death in Karachi: Oh my gosh don’t you see? He clearly loves John.
Sherlock shoots Magnussen to protect Mary/John: He did it only for John because he loves John.
Sherlock kills a bunch of men in a terrorist cell to protect Irene: He did it to escape
Irene appears naked in Sherlock’s Mind Palace: It doesn't mean Sherlock isn't gay, he’s obviously not attracted to anyone other than John.
If John appeared naked in Sherlock’s Mind Palace: He's clearly gay it’s so canon omg.
Irene Adler is the first person on Sherlock’s list of pressure points: They’re not doing it by order of importance. They just had to do it for the het shippers.
If John was first on the list: See? Proof that Sherlock is in love with John.
Irene proposes “dinner” with Sherlock, Sherlock NEVER RESPONDS: Sherlock loves John that’s why.
John and Sherlock at a restaurant (in the middle of a case) where Sherlock isn't eating anything at all and John is eating: Omg clearly Sherlock wants to have dinner with John, not with Irene.
Irene sends Sherlock a rose while he’s in the hospital: It doesn't mean that she cares about him.
If John sent Sherlock a rose: John clearly loves Sherlock.
Irene and Sherlock alone under dim lighting and Irene is wearing Sherlock’s dressing gown + physical contact: Ew Sherlock is obviously uncomfortable and not attracted to her in any way whatsoever.
Sherlock’s pupils dilated when talking to Irene: He's just compensating for the darkness.
If it was John: They’re sooo in loveee.
Main cast/writers confirm romantic connection between Sherlock and Irene: Sherlock only loves John.
Moriarty as Sherlock’s subconscious: the Woman will cry, and John will cry: HE DID IT ONLY FOR JOHN.
Sherlock is at risk of relapse because he thinks Irene Adler is dead: Oh he needs John.
Sherlock mourns Irene’s death by composing a song for her: Oh but everyone writes music when they’re sad, plus John was in his presence while he was composing so it’s secretly for John.
John suspects that Sherlock is “heartbroken” over Irene: He doesn't love anyone but John.
John says repeatedly that he loves Mary, she helped him deal with Sherlock’s supposed death, still chose to be with her in spite of her past, and they’re having a baby: John only loves Sherlock.
Moffat says that Irene and Sherlock are absolutely made for each other: John and Sherlock are soulmates.
Whole cast never mentions romantic relationship between Sherlock and John: The whole cast ships Johnlock.
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Sherlock rescues Irene Adler from death in Karachi: It doesn't mean he cared about her, he just felt bad.
If Sherlock rescued John from death in Karachi: Oh my gosh don’t you see? He clearly loves John.
Sherlock shoots Magnussen to protect Mary/John: He did it only for John because he loves John.
Sherlock kills a bunch of men in a terrorist cell to protect Irene: He did it to escape
Irene appears naked in Sherlock’s Mind Palace: It doesn't mean Sherlock isn't gay, he’s obviously not attracted to anyone other than John.
If John appeared naked in Sherlock’s Mind Palace: He's clearly gay it’s so canon omg.
Irene Adler is the first person on Sherlock’s list of pressure points: They’re not doing it by order of importance. They just had to do it for the het shippers.
If John was first on the list: See? Proof that Sherlock is in love with John.
Irene proposes “dinner” with Sherlock, Sherlock NEVER RESPONDS: Sherlock loves John that’s why.
John and Sherlock at a restaurant (in the middle of a case) where Sherlock isn't eating anything at all and John is eating: Omg clearly Sherlock wants to have dinner with John, not with Irene.
Irene sends Sherlock a rose while he’s in the hospital: It doesn't mean that she cares about him.
If John sent Sherlock a rose: John clearly loves Sherlock.
Irene and Sherlock alone under dim lighting and Irene is wearing Sherlock’s dressing gown + physical contact: Ew Sherlock is obviously uncomfortable and not attracted to her in any way whatsoever.
Sherlock’s pupils dilated when talking to Irene: He's just compensating for the darkness.
If it was John: They’re sooo in loveee.
Main cast/writers confirm romantic connection between Sherlock and Irene: Sherlock only loves John.
Moriarty as Sherlock’s subconscious: the Woman will cry, and John will cry: HE DID IT ONLY FOR JOHN.
Sherlock is at risk of relapse because he thinks Irene Adler is dead: Oh he needs John.
Sherlock mourns Irene’s death by composing a song for her: Oh but everyone writes music when they’re sad, plus John was in his presence while he was composing so it’s secretly for John.
John suspects that Sherlock is “heartbroken” over Irene: He doesn't love anyone but John.
John says repeatedly that he loves Mary, she helped him deal with Sherlock’s supposed death, still chose to be with her in spite of her past, and they’re having a baby: John only loves Sherlock.
Moffat says that Irene and Sherlock are absolutely made for each other: John and Sherlock are soulmates.
Whole cast never mentions romantic relationship between Sherlock and John: The whole cast ships Johnlock.
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