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*Cameron going through the 6 suits in the back of his Porsche Panamera*
*Dolce & Gabbana, Brook Brothers, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, "Suit of Shame"*
Cameron: Dolce & Gabanna suit it is
Robby: You have a Dolce suit in the backseat of your Porsche?
Cameron: I'm not an animal Robby
Johnny: So you're that medicine kid I be seeing on those stupid commercials?
Cameron: It's called ads and I sell medical courses as affiliate marketing
Johnny: Marketing? So you think you can market my dojo on your ads too?
Cameron: I only do the health industry, not karate or that self defense tomfoolery
Johnny: Alright smart ass, if you hate karate why not take your friends out who enjoy karate?
Cameron: *In his mind* Now I see why Robby can't tolerate you
Me trying to figure out the Cobra Kai timeline from days and months in the series😫😫😫😫
Notable events I can remember:
Feb 4th, 2002 Robby Keene is born
Halloween Dance, Oct 31st: Kyler and crew beat up Miguel viciously
January/February 2018: Robby applies for LaRusso Autos. Miguel fights and wins against Kyler and his crew. Cobra Kai gains more students
February: The incarnation of Hawk/ Robby trains under Daniel LaRusso with Miyagi-Do
May 19th: 50th All Valley Tournament (I can assume Sam and Miguel dated for 2 to 3 months until they broke up at the tournament) Miguel beats Robby and wins the tournament
July 4th: All Valley Fest
Mid July: Demetri joins Miyagi-Do/later on the Miyagi-Do dojo is trashed, leading to several Cobra Kai students defecting
Late July: Coyote Creek fight/ Sam and Robby form a relationship
August 14th: First day of School, the school fight. Miyagi-Do wins, Robby (Accidently) kicks Miguel off the balcony and is in a coma
Late August/Early September: Miguel awakens from his coma, the students who fought return from their two week suspension, Robby comes out of hiding to see his mom, is put into Juvie by Daniel
September to December: Miguel's physical therapy which he is able to walk again. Cobra Kai viciously attacking Miyagi-Do; Hawk breaks Demetri's arm, Robby suffers attacks from Juvie until he ends up fighting back, Miguel returns to school; defects from Cobra Kai to Eagle Fang
December 19th: Robby is released from Juvie, city council tries to ban the All Valley tournament. After enough trauma, betrayal, and heartbreak, Robby joins Cobra Kai under his own agenda
December 22nd: Cobra Kai invades and attacks the LaRusso household, Miyagi-Do wins, Johnny battles Kreese after Robby joins Cobra Kai with the arrival of Daniel, Sam and Miguel.
New Years: The merge of Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang, Kreese reaching out to Terry Silver
January to May: Trainings between both dojos who will compete against each others, encounter again at the drive in, and later in May; Junior prom night. (So there are in 11th grade as it seems)
May 19th, 2019: 51st All Valley Tournament, Cobra Kai wins with Tory beating Sam and winning the grand championship
Not sure if this timeline is correct but I do correctly remembering the days of the All Valley tournament and the School Brawl dates. Feel free to ask questions or negotiate the timeline
Demetri: Just how wealthy is your family Cam?
Cameron: I mean I haven't looked at my dad's investment portfolio since it is just me and my dad. But I remember my grandfather was a financial wealth manager and my grandmother was a lawyer and they were Upper Class
Demetri: So...wouldn't that make you old money since you're third generation?
Cameron:...😕😕
@quirkyrogue I'm mesmerized by this entire article and the details for Robby's character and his relationships with the other characters. But it also shows 3 characters who want to go good for Robby who were Daniel, Shannon, and Tory. Each of his interactions (despite Daniel's mistake and guilt of putting Robby in Juvie) were pure genuine and kindness. Shannon's will to make a change for Robby contrasts Johnny's inability to make a change for Robby. While both parents know they've neglected Robby, Shannon was the one who made the change for Robby, while Johnny lamented and decided to drink away his problems as if they would disappear.
The description of how Robby's presence has a positive affect on others, regarding Sam, Tory, Kenny, and Daniel. He has a positive influence on other characters in contrast to Miguel who is only Sam's boyfriend to Daniel, while Tory didn't really care for Miguel nor did she find him attractive or the special connection she has for Robby.
Robby's genuine influence and his treatment to others make him have a strong bond with others that when he turns his back on Daniel and Johnny to Kreese after being hurt, traumatized, neglected and betrayed it forced the dojos to come together since Robby's skills are excellent and superior. How he had built these relationships with Daniel and his family, Kenny, and Tory is what makes him a central character of the show.
How Cobra Kai Fails Robby Keene
Yes, this is about both the show and the characters in it. And no, this is not meant to hate on the show or any character whatsoever. What I will point out is something the show is showing us through its framing, writing, and narrative choices. These are the 3 keywords I will be using a lot in this essay. Please make sure that you fully understand their meaning to understand what I say better.
[Word count - 3.8k words. I got carried away. What’s new?]
With the disclaimers out of the way, let’s go, baby!
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Robby Keene is easily the most intriguing character in Cobra Kai to me. Mostly because I couldn’t slot him in any archetype when I started watching.Â
He isn’t the protagonist – he is billed 5th and introduced all the way in the 4th episode. He is not the quintessential hero or good guy because he is introduced as running scams. That should mean that he is the antagonist? Well, stealing some money so you can have food and having remorse while doing it really disqualifies you for that. He is neither the a-hole with the heart of gold because my guy is so quiet in nature.
The closest I could come up with was him being someone like Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of the Hunger Games series. She doesn’t have a distinct personality because all her energy goes into survival. Similarly, Robby doesn’t fit in any clear archetype because all his energy goes into survival as well. He regularly chucks his self-esteem down the drain and does what he needs to to survive – from running scams to allowing being bullied.
Robby’s story has been fascinating all through S1 to S4. I’m amused at how much prominence he holds in the narrative while simultaneously being treated unfairly than other characters. He is the 4th main character and is directly in competition with Miguel. And things are pretty bleak for the guy…
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So presenting my Cobra Kai Fanfic with my OC...I posted it on Tumblr, but I've made some edits to the story as it will be an AU canon divergence following Cameron Collins.
Enjoy!
I've posted chapter 2 of Vulnerable. I didn't think I can do an update on one day. While I'll be deciding to update every weekend to balance my schedule.
Enjoy!
The Wealthy Circle of The Hills (Encino Hills and Beverly Hills)
Weinsbergs - Sid Weinsberg, Laura Lawrence, Johnny Lawrence (until Cobra Kai)
L'Etoiles - Jean Etoile, Emily Lawrence Etoile, Ethan Etoile, Emma Etoile, Alexander Etoile (Cobra Kai), Laura Etoile (Cobra Kai), Luis Etoile (Cobra Kai)
Collins - Michael Collins, Helen Collins, Peter Collins, Cameron Collins (Cobra Kai)
Mills - Mr. Mills, Mrs. Mills, Ali Mills
LaRussos (In Cobra Kai) - Daniel LaRusso, Amanda LaRusso, Samantha LaRusso, Anthony LaRusso
Robinsons (In Cobra Kai) - Isaiah Robinson, Sandra Robinson, Aisha Robinson
Moskowitzs - Mr. Moskowitz, Mrs. Moskowitz, Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz
Halls (In Cobra Kai) - George Hall, Patricia Hall, Damien Hall, Melanie Hall, Andre Hall
Chois (In Cobra Kai) - Mr. Choi, Mrs. Choi, Soo Min/Sophie Choi
Parks (In Cobra Kai) - Mr. Park, Kyler Park
*Sadly I do not know Moon's and Yasmine's last names as they were never revealed so I couldn't add them here😫😫
Who is Cameron? Are they a new character in Cobra Kai or a side character?
Ah no😅 Cameron is an OC I created for my Cobra Kai fanfic I am currently writing at this time. Also the main character in my story who is part of the popular clique crew in the current pace of the fanfic and he is the childhood best friend of Robby. He is an innocent socialite teenager who will be unfortunately dragged into the karate wars.
50 Questions for Cameron Collins
Cameron is 15. In a couple of chapters he turns 16 years old.
Male
Heterosexual
5'7 ft
Cameron is a light skin teenager with black curly hair and hazel eyes. He has a slim physique with cute facial features
His hazel eyes are always shining, and he has a tiny scar on the right of his face by his ear. He is also dubbed the 'West Valley High Male fashion icon
No. He does however have a Spanish middle name (not spoiling)
The family he has are his dad and grandmother.
Yes he does. He has a strong and loving bond with his dad. He sees his grandmother in Tarzana twice a month as he bonds with her.
In regards to whom, can't spoil that
He lives in Encino Hills, California
It is a prestigious, old money neighborhood so it is very safe
He is extremely wealthy, he is old money
He does. His dad and his best friend Robby (there are others but I won't spoil and it's not in this current pace of the story)
His best friend is Robby Keene who he met since childhood
Does disliking Kyler and his crew count? Even though Kyler associates with Cameron?
There is someone he holds hatred and fear towards but I can't spoil!
He dislikes Kyler and has a love/hate relationship with Yasmine even though they are close friends
Yes in middle school. But it didn’t last long...
His dad, his crush Moon, and Robby Keene like a brother
Well Moon has yet to know his feelings...
He lost his grandfather when he was 5 years old😢
Yes he is. He is an excellent listener and advisor
Yes. He is West Valley High's most popular student and is a social media celebrity
He is content with compliments, thanking those who compliment him
He is affectionate, he tends to hug people from time to time, especially his dad and friends.
He wants to become a great doctor like his dad. He only scores for A+ grades
He doesn't like politics. But values human rights
Peaceful and content, despite the looming threat of Karate
It's in 2018, taking place in modern setting
Often times he feels overwhelmed by being popular and placed under a microscope by others, as well as his social standing as a surgeon's son
There is alot he wants to change. Yet can't spoil
Yes and no. It is a controversial question
He is a very good and pure person
Sadly yes. Too forgiving for his own good
That depends...
He is very trustworthy
It depends on what kind of lie it is
He reacts calmly. Even if it hurts his feelings
Lawful Good (This is a vulnerable trait of him)
He can...but that's major spoilers!
No. Never would he hurt someone intentionally
Umm👀👀👀
He is the son of a famous surgeon and doctor so he knows 100%
He knows how to perform basic medical procedures and CPR so yes
Yes he is a fast learner. He can adapt easily in most situations
Extremely intelligent. He is an honor roll student and medical prodigy
Flawed high school system, divided between the popular rich kids, the nerdy outcasts, and the in betweens
While he is a student, he is a brand ambassador for Giorgio Armani. He also does affiliate marketing and sells medical courses and first aid kits for profit
He is comfortable with what he has now
50 Questions about your OC
How old are they?
What gender are they?
What is their romantic/sexual orientation?
How tall are they?
What do they look like?Â
What are their defining features?
Does their name have a meaning?
What family do they have?
Do they have a good relationship with their family?
If not, why not?
Where do they live?Â
Is it a safe place?
Are they poor, middle-class or wealthy?
Do they look up to anyone?
Who is their best friend?
Do they have any enemies?
Who is the person they hate most in the world?
Do they have any love/hate relationships?
Have they ever fallen in love?
Who is the person they love the most in the world?
Does that person love them back?
Have they ever hurt or lost anyone?
Are they a good shoulder to cry on?
Are they well liked?
How do they handle being complimented?Â
Are they an affectionate person?
Are they very driven?
Are they very political?
What kind of state is the world that they live in?
What are the world leaders like?
Does the character worry about their place in society?
If the could change one thing, what would it be?
Do they like themselves?
Are they a good person?
Are they very forgiving?
Do they believe in destiny?
Are they trustworthy?Â
Are they a good liar?
How do they react to criticism?Â
What is their moral alignment?
Can they fight?
Would they ever purposefully hurt someone?
Have they ever been seriously injured?
Do they know first aid?
Do they have any other survival skills?
Are they a fast learner?
How intelligent are they?
What is the school system like?
What is their job?
Do they enjoy their job?
Is Cameron rich like Sam and the popular crew?
Oh yes💵💵💵 Cameron is rich but he's old money rich. Comes from a financier/law/medical family background. Extremely rich grandparents, a caring dad who is a multimillionaire surgeon and physician. He is a trust fund heir.
So Cameron hangs out with the rotten popular clique? So like he friends with Kyler, Brucks, Rory, AJ and Yasmine. Is he also a bully then?
Cameron doesn't have that cruel personality compared to the Popular Clique. He's only friends with Sam, Moon, Yasmine and a male OC of mines in the popular Clique. As for him and Kyler...I wouldn't call them friends. Nor are they enemies (at least not now)
Kyler just associates with Cameron due to his popularity in West Valley High. But Cameron doesn't treat others like shit.
Eli: Have you thought about colleges guys?
Miguel: Thinking of Stanford, but it's just expensive
Demetri: CalTech is promising
Moon: I was thinking about UCLA
Sam: I haven't thought about it just yet
Miguel: El Bendicion (Cameron) what about you?
Cameron: Stanford, UCLA, Havard, Yale, NYU. I have some more...if you guys want I can pay for your college tuitions too even though I know Moon and Sam are very well off.
Rest of the squad: *SHOCKED* *In the 3 other boys minds* How much of a saint is this guy👀👀*
50 more questions for Cameron Collins
1. He does sometimes if the joke is intended to be funny
2. He has a loud laugh, but not a arrogant or overbearing one. If something is very funny, he will laugh about it. (Except if it is meant to insult anyone)
3. Well by who would be the one acting as Cameron if he were in the Cobra Kai series it would be Lucas Jade Zumann
4. He sleeps on the left side all the time
5. Yes. He is a light sleeper which comes from unfortunate circumstances
6. Yes...recurring nightmares or lucid dreaming
7. No he doesn't. That would be weird for him
8. He's actually both. He is a morning person for school but is a night person when he parties
9. He reads medical text books, drinks water or green tea to relax
10. No he is not highly strung. He is the opposite
11. He is very easy going, especially with his friends
12. Umm...not spoiling...
13. Twice a day. Three times if he is going to be modeling or to a party
14. He is organized. Always sets his alarm clock, has a calendar, keeps his room neat (even though there's a housekeeper), and does his bed
15. Yes he does. He is a party planner and keeps track of everyone's birthday
16. He doesn't. At least not yet
17. No he isn't. He uses other healthier methods to maintain his health
18. Not really. Having vast knowledge of medicine thanks to his dad and from studying, he knows how to maintain his immune system
19. If someone gets him sick then yes. But 3/10 times he gets sick
20. This teen got a very high pain tolerance. So it will take alot to knock him out
21. Yes. As stated above
22. Insult his friends, bullying, friends fighting each other, the idea of karate
23. Talking about his past or how rich he is
24. He may look calm but he will say cold words with a harsh tone. But there is more to it👀👀
25. I can't reveal that yet😈😈
26. At this time of his life, yes
27. I don't know, will Cameron be happy?
28. His past and his earlier parts of childhood before he met Robby
29. His comfort food is Caprese Insalata, or ordering Sweet Green
30. No he doesn't. He made a promise to himself to not drink alcohol because of Robby's parents being alcoholic themselves. He does this for Robby
31. He does not drink
32. He has normal eating habits. Nothing indifferent
33. No. Cameron is a brand ambassador and a popular student at West Valley High. His devices would not stop him from taking care of himself
34. He will either go out with his friends, skateboard with Robby, or throw a party
35. Either curly, slicked back or gelled up
36. He is a fashionist. He will either be preppy, dark academia, athletic, or trendy. He is a jack of all trades when it comes to fashion
37. Hard to have signature look. But mostly he wears a polo shirt with a blazer and trousers/slacks
38. He gets a little flustered around Moon half the time
39. He stutters when something bold is said to him
40. No...but something bad happened to him in his childhood. TWICE
41. No way. He is a good valedictorian and friend
42. I don't think Cameron would have the heart to sacrifice. If anything he may sacrifice himself to save those he cares for
43. Popular, party person, fashion icon, his nickname Cam Hills, son of famous surgeon
44. Robby, Moon, Sam, Miguel, Eli/Hawk, Demetri, Aisha, Yasmine, other OCs who are in my fanfic
45. He doesn't mind it. But gets flustered if it is with his significant other
46. One day...he wants to. And have the whole nine yards
47. Someone who is pretty, smart, intelligent and calming. Someone who is similar to Moon or basically Moon
48. It was in middle school but it ended with his heart broken. Robby had to comfort him for his heartbreak
49. He gets too attached easily, especially if it's his friends or love
50. Losing his family, his friends and the person he loves
50 More Questions for your OC:
Previous 50 questions can be found here
1. Do they laugh at their own jokes?
2. What does their laugh sound like?
3. What does their voice sound like?
4. What side of the bed do they sleep on?
5. Are they a light sleeper?
6. Do they have any frequent / recurring dreams?
7. Do they sleep with their socks on?
8. Are they a morning or a night person?
9. What do they do to relax?
10. Are they very highly strung?
11. Are they easy going?
12. What are they like when they’re angry?
13. How often do they shower?
14. How organised are they?
15. Do they keep track of their calendar?
16. Do they have a diary or a journal?
17. Are they on any medication?
18. Do they suffer from any illnesses?
19. Do they get sick easily?
20. Would it take much to knock them out?
21. Do they have a high pain tolerance?
22. What’s the quickest way to upset them?
23. What is the thing that makes them most uncomfortable?
24. How do they act when they’re upset?
25. How does your character cry?
26. Is your oc happy with their life?
27. Will they have a happy ending?
28. What would they change about their life?
29. Do they have a comfort food?
30. Do they drink alcohol?
31. What are they like when they’re drunk?
32. What are their eating habits like?
33. If left to their own devices would they forget to eat / shower etc. ?
34. How would they spend their day if left alone with no responsibilities?
35. How do they generally have their hair?
36. How do they usually dress?
37. Do they have a signature look?
38. Do they have any odd personality traits?
39. What’s the weirdest habit they have?
40. Have they ever been involved in a scandal?
41. Have they ever committed a crime?
42. Would they hurt the few to save the many?
43. What could be generally associated with them?
44. Have they got any close friends?
45. Do they like public displays of affection?
46. Would they ever like to get married?
47. What is their ‘type’?
48. Have they ever been in a serious relationship?
49. How easily do they get attached to things?
50. What is the thing that would hurt the most if they lost it?
Here is Chapter 3 of Vulnerable. A filler birthday chapter of Cameron's upper class lifestyle with wholesome moments and also a tense dialogue near the end. Gotta have some sort of drama!
Enjoy!
I read Chapter 3 of Vulnerable, and I actually like the way you wrote out everything in regards to how lavish Cameron lives and going all out on his birthday in a Bel Air Mansion. But how this is gonna affect the story in terms of his friendships?
Chapter 3 was full of lavishness wasn't it? Lol🤣
But honestly speaking, I took inspirations from Crazy Rich Asians, Sex and Vanity, Dynasty and Gossip Girl when writing this chapter since these 4 series/novels rotate around wealth, upper class and elitism. Cameron's lifestyle and upper class upbringing are based on Nicholas Young's upbringing minus the whole intermarriage with 3 clans.
(That is with the Lawrence-Weinsberg-L'Etoile clan in my fanfic AU which I will post soon with my Karate Kid AU fanfic)
But yes Cameron lives lavishly thanks to his grandparents wealth that has generated and has been passed on. Plus Cameron's dad is a well known surgeon and physician who made his own grand fortune. Cameron is used to this since he goes to numerous parties and in his earlier childhood period he grew up around his grandparents hosting parties and regal banquets in their Encino Hills manor.
How this affects the story is the negative and tense dialogue between him and Kyler. It is noted in the story that Cameron doesn't like Kyler and part of him blames himself for becoming popular😢😢 because it made Kyler associate with him and boosts his own popularity. This will affect the story starting the next chapter with rumors of Cameron's and Kyler's "fallout"
Cameron: Alright guys I'm ordering on uber-
Demetri: McDonald's
Sam: In and Out Burger
Hawk: Apple Bees😈
Miguel: I actually want Ecuadorian cuisine, or get Apple Bees-
Cameron: I'M THE ONE WITH THE PHONE💢💢
Everyone:😳😳😳
When you watch S5 and saw the literal mess it is, and you already make plans to rewrite and change S5 in your fanfic. But realize you are still in S1 of your fanfic.
Which is me right now 😒😒😒
(not pointing out the Daniel and Chozen scenes because those were *chefs kiss*)
Does anyone also feel how rushed season 5 was? The Mexico plot should have been longer with Miguel going through traumatic endeavors with his father. Giving him bigger character development.
Miguel's and Robby's relationship should've had alot more build up and for them to have alot of awkwardness, with Miguel apologizing to him for his actions from season 1 as Robby apologizes to him for the accident at school. (Not that I'm not happy that they're on better terms and friends, but there should have been a bigger progress and build up to being comfortable with each other and Miguel being the one to admit he shouldn't antagonize Robby)
Another thing is Tory's arc should've been with more detail and how her redemption making a bigger impact on the heroes and Cobra Kai students with Terry's nefarious plans. Plus this would've been better for Tory's growth with making amends with Sam
The writers should have added more backstories to the other senseis of Cobra Kai and how each of them became what they are. Along with Kim Sung Yang's legacy and what made him to be a fierce and brutal karate master that led him to indoctrinate Kreese, Silver, Kim Da-Eun and the OG Cobra Kais.
Season 5 was a literal mess with detail and super rushed
