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That comic panel (from the early Adventure Time series bible) makes it clear the foundation of their relationship was already emotionally charged and deeply personal, even if not explicitly romantic yet.
The show bible describes Marceline and Princess Bubblegum as “friendly rivals”, but the key is why — their dynamic revolves around jealousy, attention, and validation. PB flaunts her control and intellect; Marceline flaunts her independence and rebellion. They constantly test each other’s limits, and Finn is sometimes dragged in as an emotional prop (“who can kiss Finn on the cheek the most”).
That last part is particularly telling: even in this “pre-2011” stage, the writers imagined a rivalry built on emotional intimacy and competition for affection, which is classic romantic subtext. It’s not just sport or ego; it’s about who matters more to whom — a tension the show later matures into genuine affection.
So yes, it’s disingenuous to call Bubbline an “ass-pull.” The seeds were always there — the rivalry, teasing, jealousy, and emotional dependence just evolved over time into something more explicit once Cartoon Network loosened its tone restrictions and the creators leaned into what fans already recognized.
