I think the writer was making the point that TJLC is/was a lot more fun and positive (and maybe sometimes tongue-in-cheek?) than it seems from the outside.  I think, as an outsider, I was influenced a lot by Rebekah's videos which were posted here - some of the people there seemed to have so much of their own identity and self-worth invested in Johnlock, and it did seem concerning, knowing that the outcome was not likely to be what they expected.  The writer does say that some people were harmed by it, but it's good to know that it was so positive for the vast majority.

I do really like the article and especially the bit on the various types of theories: it links through to this https://sherlock-overflow-error.tumblr.com/post/155539017258/the-six-thatchers-survival-pack-version-20 to demonstrate the range of different theories after each S4 episode aired.  I can see how it would be a lot of fun to look for clues and discuss all this stuff!  The trouble for me, personally, is that I can't make myself believe the writers would write it this way, and I do feel that all the "theory" ignores the bigger picture.   

Take the "drinks code" for example, which the writer has down as circumstantial evidence.  I can see the fun in looking for patterns, and trying to fit them to the theory.  But there doesn't seem to be any real basis for the theory in the first place, does there?  And it doesn't make sense that Moftiss would give information in this way. 

 

Yes, I remember having read something like that myself. I think that quote was also the basis for some fans thinking that John had an alcohol problem, which also made it's way into quite a few fanfics. I personally have never seen John as having an alcohol problem (which again shows you just how easily it is to have different interpretations of the show).

Oh, that's where the quote is from? It seems like they are joking to me. 

I would assume that what John was drinking in ASiB was whisky, due to the tumbler. Whisky comes in various shades of yellow/orange/gold. Could of course also be brandy/cognac. 

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Do you have a screenshot?

I had no idea people were referencing the commentary...once again, does humour not cross cultures or something?  They are clearly having a laugh!
Maybe folks just don't get Mark and Steven's subtle wit! 

I find things like the Mumbai experience so hurtful...a rare moment the guy actually opens his heart and he has it ripped from him, stomped on and thrown back in his face- charming.

I think the bottle and the liquid do look like red wine that picture, but fortified wines can have similar bottles.  Maybe it's just my PC, but later the liquid looks more brown.  And then later still it's more of a pinkish colour - it actually looks more like a blackcurrant squash (Ribena was the other drink mentioned!).  It might that it changes with the lighting, or might be a continuity error.

Why would he drink wine out of a tumbler, when they have wine glasses?  Wine also isn't a traditional drink for Hogmanay (which I think might be why some people are seeing whisky, although the colour looks a bit too dark to me). 

The scene is the one at New Year, when John asks if Sherlock will be seeing Irene again (it's shortly after the Battersea scene), and he plays Auld Lang Syne. 

That was my thought...only cos Brian used to drink it.

Maybe it was just ice tea?

The drinks code would have to be rewritten!