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So Joss Whedon? Rocks my socks right off:
So, Joss, I-a reporter-would like to know, why do you always write these strong women characters?
[...]
Well, because these stories give people strength, and I've heard it from a number of people, and I've felt it myself. And it's not just women; it's men. And I think there is something particular about a female protagonist that allows a man to identify with her- that opens up something that he might-an aspect of himself that he might be unable to express-hopes and desires that he might be uncomfortable expressing through a male identification figure, so it really crosses across both-and I think it really helps people, you know, in that way.
So, why do you create these strong women characters?
[Laughter from audience]
'Cause they're hot.
[Laughter from audience]
But...these strong women character-
WHY are you even ASKING me THIS?
[aside] This is like interview number 50 in a row.
Wh-How is it possible that this is even a question? Honestly? Seriously? Why are you ask-why did you write that down? Why do you-wha- why aren't you asking a hundred other guys why they don't write strong women characters?
[Applause from audience]
I believe that what I'm doing should not be remarked upon, let alone honored, and there are other people doing it. But seriously, this question is ridiculous. And you've just got to stop.
[Laughter from audience]
So...
[Over continuing laughter]
...Why do you write these strong women characters?
Because-equality is not a concept. It's not something we should be striving for. It's a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women. And the misogyny that is in every culture is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who is confronted with it.
We need equality. Kinda now.
[Applause from audience]
So, why do you write these strong female characters?
Because you're still asking me that question.
(Transcript from here.)
So, Joss, I-a reporter-would like to know, why do you always write these strong women characters?
[...]
Well, because these stories give people strength, and I've heard it from a number of people, and I've felt it myself. And it's not just women; it's men. And I think there is something particular about a female protagonist that allows a man to identify with her- that opens up something that he might-an aspect of himself that he might be unable to express-hopes and desires that he might be uncomfortable expressing through a male identification figure, so it really crosses across both-and I think it really helps people, you know, in that way.
So, why do you create these strong women characters?
[Laughter from audience]
'Cause they're hot.
[Laughter from audience]
But...these strong women character-
WHY are you even ASKING me THIS?
[aside] This is like interview number 50 in a row.
Wh-How is it possible that this is even a question? Honestly? Seriously? Why are you ask-why did you write that down? Why do you-wha- why aren't you asking a hundred other guys why they don't write strong women characters?
[Applause from audience]
I believe that what I'm doing should not be remarked upon, let alone honored, and there are other people doing it. But seriously, this question is ridiculous. And you've just got to stop.
[Laughter from audience]
So...
[Over continuing laughter]
...Why do you write these strong women characters?
Because-equality is not a concept. It's not something we should be striving for. It's a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women. And the misogyny that is in every culture is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who is confronted with it.
We need equality. Kinda now.
[Applause from audience]
So, why do you write these strong female characters?
Because you're still asking me that question.
(Transcript from here.)