How the alpha/beta/omega trope came to be ("the nonnies made them do it!" by netweight)
This is an interesting and thorough exploration of how this trope originated and developed. It’s also a fantastic reminder of everything that was great about Supernatural fandom on Livejournal.
I was active in SPN fandom at the time, and this read very much like a trip down memory lane for me.
Insta-nostalgia for for everyone once part of the SPN fandom.
(found through @ao3commentoftheday)