This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapman chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
One Tree Hill is one of the most iconic early 2000s shows in the history of television – I am not arguing with anyone there. But, I do object to the glorification of supposed teen heartthrob, do-no-wrong Lucas Scott. Lucas Scott is the epitome of a “Fuckboy,” and here is why:
- He plays himself off as a sensitive, misunderstood, teenage rebel who reads Steinbeck in his free time, when in reality he’s a self-pitying narcissist who gets off playing with people’s emotions (i.e. Brooke and Peyton).
- He dates Brooke when he’s clearly in love with someone else and then cheats on Brooke with her best friend, Peyton.
- He continues to play basketball despite his HCM diagnosis, selfishly risking his life. I mean, think of Karen!
- He leads Lindsey on, knowing he’s in love with Peyton, all the way up until their freaking wedding day before ending it with her. I mean, talk about a fuckboy.
Honestly, thank goodness Lucas left without a trace after season six. He was the Original Fuckboy. Sorry, not sorry.