ugly = evil?

CoffeeJelly June 19, 2021 9:28 am

I rlly dislike that they make nearly all the characters that are “evil,” “bad,” or annoying as “ugly”. It seems to be a common theme and doesn’t leave room for surprises, and can send the wrong msg—like “if ur ugly, ur inherently bad.” And the portrayal of what’s ugly is small eyes, big or hooked noses and having moles on ur face…? Idk if im reading to into it but i just wanted to share my thoughts.

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    Kee June 19, 2021 9:31 am

    I totally agree, it's always like this and really annoyes me

    Akikosenpai June 19, 2021 9:38 am

    But isn't Lucas the main villain right now? And he's pretty.. You're completely right though about the others, it seems like anyone who's a less powerful villain is drawn like that...

    CoffeeJelly June 19, 2021 9:58 am
    But isn't Lucas the main villain right now? And he's pretty.. You're completely right though about the others, it seems like anyone who's a less powerful villain is drawn like that... Akikosenpai

    Yea, attractive villains r easier for the audience to empathize w if they have a tragic backstory (ppl tend to give attractive individuals the benefit of the doubt—happens in rl too in the US court systems). These smaller characters tho could still make the same impact on the story even if their looks were more neutral

    Sumersunlight June 19, 2021 1:35 pm

    Many people have said this before too and yeah honestly it's easy for us to judge wether the guy approaching will get beaten or the girl he met will be their friend or not..... And about Lucas I think the point of main villian or suprise betrayal must be at play ig