Go ahead. Do it.

Apr 20, 2011 20:19

Point out something in popular media that might be construed as sexist, or at least bordering on the unfortunate implications category.  (And I'm not talking about Asha Catari's* bare back, the way female draenei stand less like they're unguligrade than like they're wearing heels, or any other fan-servicey female character, either.)

Now, watch all of the he-man woman-haters come out of the woodwork.  I wish I were exaggerating.  And let's not speak of the individuals who aren't necessarily he-man woman-haters, but will break their backs toting the fandom sedan chair anyway.  (I have never seen someone so completely miss the point of The Handmaid's Tale in my life.)

And oh, look:  While we're on the subject, here's yet another thread flooded with derp and durr.  And to think I'd expected better of Wowhead.

*It should be stated that fanservice or no fanservice, Rift actually has several genuinely well-written-or so it would seem so far-female characters.  And yes, Asha's on that list.  As for Dacia Ultan, it's an absolute crime that she has not yet attained memetic badass status.

rant, fandumb, nerds are embarrassing

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