you keep your brain under your belt

[ivy_chan]

Had a disagreement with Sexist Friend about the body shapes of Marvel superheroes. He claims that they're the perfect human bodies for male and female, and I disagreed, saying that they're idealized male and female bodies from the male perspective, designed to cater to male interest: uber-testosterone, muscle-built men, women with giant breasts,

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[lvsinsanity]

"Him: Well, they've reached the point where I wouldn't call them female. Their testosterone levels are so high they haven't reached puberty."

That...is where I usually cut off all contact with said person...and of that I'm dead serious.

[ivy_chan]

Impossible. He's in my D&D group, and I rather love that game. Sadly, communication is a necessity. And I dread these conversations soooo much.

I think of it as a challenge.

[saralinda]

I know a lot of elite women athletes through my husband (who is/was an elite runner), including elite marathon/ultramarathon runners, elite Olympic-level rowers, and elite swimmers. They're sooooo not shaped like wonder woman.

[ivy_chan]

Hell, the person I know who can kick the most butt in karate is short, densely muscled, and has normal sized breasts. I think there's something to be said for that body shape.

[saralinda]

Indeed! I have always wanted to try judo. But I fear my height (5' 7") might be a disadvantage.

Also, I'm horribly, horribly lazy.

And I love that icon!

[ivy_chan]

Thanks! It's basically why I looove the Kyoshi warriors. XD An episode devoted to how girls can kick ass AND be girls.