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But as unkind as she so often was, Santanas devil-may-care approach to civility kept the other characters honest.
She held them accountable to their own nonsense and called them out on their missteps.
But Santana Lopez didnt shy away from conflict.
In another universe, Santana might have found success as a stand-up comedian.
Her observational skills were precise and deadly.
Her insults werent just hurtful, they were genuinely creative.
Her venom was a talent.
And hoo boy, Santana could be cruel!
Theres no denying that with the benefit of hindsight, a lot of her insults wouldnt pass muster today.
It made her vicious and effective, but it also made her an incredible ally to her friends.
Many of Santanas best and bitchiest moments happened in defense of the people she loved.
The list of ways she used her singular ability to decimate her loved ones enemies is endless.
And sheblackmailed the closeted Karofskyinto being her beard to cease his relentless bullying.
Importantly, Santana did have a soft and vulnerable side.
She never wasted her niceties on people who were always going to assume the worst anyway.
It made her redeemable and someone you could root for despite her many conflicts.
If there ever was a moment that encapsulated Santana Lopez at her best, it happened inGleesfifth season.
You suck at so many things, but not at this.
