Close-up portrait of two stylish young women — AI art by @JustAsh
@JustAsh · 9/1/2026
Entry in the Storytelling #02 theme on BudgetPixel.
Recently Daria showed up in my YT feed and after watching a few clips from this 90s favorite I realized just how much unresolved Sapphic tension there was in the show and I've become low key obsessed with Daria Morgendorffer and Jane Lane as a couple. Here are some quick samples of that pairing that I've created recently. Please like individual images if you have time. Thanks for your support.

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![[Intimate close-up portrait of two young women sharing a tender near-kiss, eyes closed, in a cozy indoor space]](https://cdn.budgetpixel.com/posts/15522/1788221419224266551-c678d6da-7495-46ca-bf8f-84643ca27892.jpg)
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![[Two stylish young women embrace, leaning in to kiss, with framed wall art blurred in a soft indoor background.]](https://cdn.budgetpixel.com/posts/15522/1788221419631922419-8198b7f8-731a-431a-a3a0-19a58096ecb9.jpg)
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Comments
southamericanmyth
i was very little when this was aired, i remember watching it just because it was "toons" and i liked the music and songs, then years later i watched it again, this tv show was really so ahead of its time
JustAsh
When this show came out I was still young enough to feel like high school was only a couple of years ago (OK well maybe college was only a couple of years ago). All these years later and I still feel that way though. Gen X, only generation to feel 32 at age 13 and still feel 29 at age 52
JustAsh
I mean there was way more romantic tension between Jane and Daria than there ever was between Trent and Daria. The creators can deny it all they want but they need to let these two come out of the closet.
DavidP
Had no idea of the show, though in the 90s I was not watching much TV. Your images look amazing and capture them well based on google image search.
JMN
Loved Daria growing up and yes, it being ahead of its time is so true. It resonates through to today nearly 30 years later.
DavidP
Thanks, maybe I will when I have some time. SHort morning today as we are flying out for a minibreak to visit the Vic Falls
JustAsh
I mean it's almost painfully obvious rewatching old clips of this show after coming out of the closet myself.
crabmouse
This is so much better than her crushing on Jane's brother!
tuzz
The synergy between the two is undeniable 😁 Image 1 is my favorite.
crabmouse
You're doing good work here.