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READ FAQ BEFORE POSTING https://www.patreon.com/posts/57948595  Writer: Changeling, Babylon 5, Sense8, Together We Will Go (new novel) DON'T POST STORY IDEAS

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    1. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      J. Michael Straczynski Retweeted Cuteosphere

      1/ As the guy who co-created the character of She-Ra and her universe alongside Larry DiTillio (though Mattel named her), a few thoughts. (Note: I am in no way connected with the current show, so I'm speaking both as an outsider to what is and an insider to what was intended).https://twitter.com/kawaiiberpunk/status/1019210255992049664 …

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      Cuteosphere @kawaiiberpunk
      There are grown ass men in my mentions saying shit like “She-Ra is supposed to be the ideal woman” and like ignoring how creepy that is, does that mean He-Man is the ideal man. Y’all dudes gotta get bowl cuts and start dressing in fur lined boots ASAP I guess
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    2. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      2/ We never considered or wrote for She-Ra as "the ideal woman." I don't think that phrase appeared anywhere in the bible we wrote, and certainly never in our discussions. We spoke, and wrote of, and considered her a warrior, first and foremost.

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    3. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      3/ So I think anyone who is looking back at She-Ra (or Adora) as the "ideal woman" is doing so through the lens of prepubescent (since it was aimed at kids) interest and kind of, understandably, imprinted on her like baby ducks. I get it. But that wasn't the creative *intent*.

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    4. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      4/ To the whole "idealized person" discussion, I would add that there is a significant distinction to be made in terms of how a character like She-Ra is discussed or seen versus how male characters are seen both in shows like this and in super-hero books in general.

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    5. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      5/ Yes, male characters tend to be idealized in form and proportion; but female characters tend to be objectified. There is a profound difference between those two, and failing to perceive that distinction is pernicious. That's why you'll rarely see a male superhero without pants

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    6. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 18 Jul 2018

      6/ By that I don't mean naked, I mean without leggings of some kind. But that's absolutely the rule for female characters (I say this as the guy who put Wonder Woman in pants during his run because seriously it's hard to fight otherwise). No leg hair for guy heroes.

      15 replies . 200 retweets 2,353 likes
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      J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 19 Jul 2018

      7/ Anyway, just wanted to add some possible clarity to the discussion. If you're looking for writers to create your "ideal woman" that wasn't the intent, this ain't it, and we don't know you well enough to guess, and be aware that idealization does not equal objectification.

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        1. J. Michael Straczynski‏Verified account @straczynski 19 Jul 2018

          8/ That perspective is something I've always tried to bring to bear in my work, from so-creating She-Ra's personality to Delenn, Ivanova, Lyta and others on Babylon 5, all the way to Riley, Sun, Kala, Nomi and Amanita on Sense8. It's all about strength, smarts and wit.

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        2. Rum Babadook‏ @MissBilious 19 Jul 2018
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          Back in the 70s mom was in group therapy w/ a well known DC illustrator for [famous male character]. Per mom, to Young Me, a Comic Book Fan, when asked to name his ideal woman he said Wonder Woman. Thus at a young age I learned an important lesson: do not go to group therapy

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        3. Rum Babadook‏ @MissBilious 19 Jul 2018
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          [I don't know how well you remember the 70s or if you ever worked for DC Michael so I'm just dropping this here: it wasn't you]

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        2. Nia | +18 | on hiatus‏ @NiaKantorka 20 Jul 2018

          idealization = you want to be like them objectification = you want to have it See the difference?

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