Canon vs Fandom question re: Justin's sketch of Brian sleeping

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

I was scrolling through the pics over on qafcaps.com and found something interesting. Season 1 episode 10 is the one where Justin is showing Daphne around the loft. Brian opens the partition between the bedroom and living area and stands there naked while griping at Justin for all the noise he's making.

There have been a lot of fics written where Justin didn't know that Brian bought his sketch. But in image #99 in the background behind Brian is the sketch that Justin made of Brian lying naked in bed. It's propped up on the table next to the bed with a glass in front of it.

So is it canon or fandom that Justin doesn't know Brian purchased the sketch. At Babylon following the fundraiser, Daphne mentions that someone bought one of Justin's sketches. No mention is made of who purchased it. That's the only time I can remember the purchase being mentioned in the show. So... how could Justin not know Brian bought it when the sketch is in Brian's bedroom?

ETA: Seems to be a bit of both: canon that Justin knew Brian had bought the sketch since it was on display (at least in 1 episode) in the loft while Justin is living there, and fandom that Justin doesn't know Brian bought the sketch because it's never mentioned in the series after episode 6.

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[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

At the time it was purchased, Justin didn't know. Stands to reason that he found out after the fact, ie, after the scene at Babylon. Brian is there with them when Daohne mentions it, then later we see Brian with the trick from the comic book store, staring at the art on his chest of drawers.

ETA: BTW, Brian buys the sketch in 106. That leaves 4 episodes, or, if you like, several weeks in between the art showing up in 110.

Besides, regarding Daphne, there is a 6'-something naked gorgeous man standing in front of you. Are you really noticing what's behind him?

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

Brian doesn't admit to buying it when Daphne mentions it, right? From what I remember, the last time it was seen was when Brian was staring at it as he placed the trick's baseball cap on his head. That's why I was surprised to see it in the background 4 episodes later. I don't recall it being mentioned again after episode 6. I thought maybe I missed something, which I have been known to do, you know - focusing more on certain no-clothing-required aspects of the show. :P

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

No, he doesn't. IIRC, the exchange went thus:

Brian: "If it isn't the cast of ZOOM!"

Daphne: "We're celebrating. Justin sold some of his art."

Can't recall what Brian says to that, but he walks away after.

So it's pretty much fanon that Justin didn't know.

[kellydeer.livejournal.com]

Michael: "Who'd buy that?"

Emmett: "Probably some desperate queen who's always pined for you."

Brian: "Ted, how thoughtful."

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

*So it's pretty much fanon that Justin didn't know.*

Okay, so if it's fanon and not canon, then I did miss something about Justin finding the sketch.

[ipitydaf00l.livejournal.com]

I think the reason why it was considered fanon was simply because it was never discussed in the show so people naturally assumed that because Brian did a lot things but never spoke of them to those it affected, this was yet another demonstration of that.

After all, can you imagine that conversation between the two? Or the fact that Justin never bothers to mention it to anyone? It's an interesting plot bunny, no doubt.

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

It would definitely make a great gap-filler.