rly lengthy hot take or maybe not so hot take ?

penguink April 4, 2024 7:34 pm

One thing I've noticed is people pointing out the fact that toxic male characters are still liked b/c they're hot MEN whereas toxic women characters are immediately villainized (may not apply to gl). Which I do completely agree with it. But I feel like an unintentional consequence of people tryna reverse this misogynistic mindset is by trying to superficially sympathize/simp over fls that are purposefully written to be unlikeable. like saying omg "she's too pretty to do this" sounds a bit idk fake...? it's probably more right to try holding toxic shitty mls/fls to the same standard instead regardless of gender. Like for ex: Yoona is obv written to be unlikeable or maybe a misunderstood character in this scene of the story.

rmbr it's OKAY to dislike female characters written to be unlikeable without u being misogynistic/not a "girls girl" (whtv the new tiktok slang is). Now ofc alot can be said about some authors who continuously making women "pick me"/"bitchy" but that's a diff issue.

OR maybe some people (me ngl) just like all well-written villlian characters regardless of gender, then this would not apply Lmfao

Responses
    Kuru-Chan April 4, 2024 2:32 am

    Real feminists and mature women will understand that women are not perfect. We are different individuals, any kinds of generalizations, even "good" ones, are misogynistic. If anyone tells you you're wrong for disliking a toxic or unlikable female character, they are just simply being an asshole. They're most likely young teenagers as well going through a phase. Good comment!

    Thalia April 4, 2024 3:11 am

    not reading all that but i support women's wrongs too

    Yulin April 4, 2024 5:16 am

    Besides the gender ordeal, it's just pretty privilege, nobody would stay near them irl even if they simp for them like crazy.
    I also like villains, men or women, but I like them for having brains or principles (yesh, I can't relate with toxic villain srry). If I'm to justify evil, then first there must be a just cause or a brilliant mind.
    But bfr, Yoona is just petty and petty villains don't make the cut with their IQ. If their only redeeming feature is their face than it's a really bad character.

    penguink April 4, 2024 7:20 pm
    Real feminists and mature women will understand that women are not perfect. We are different individuals, any kinds of generalizations, even "good" ones, are misogynistic. If anyone tells you you're wrong for d... Kuru-Chan

    YES! You managed to convey what I was trying to explain in a much cleaner and concise way, thank you :))

    penguink April 4, 2024 7:23 pm
    Besides the gender ordeal, it's just pretty privilege, nobody would stay near them irl even if they simp for them like crazy.I also like villains, men or women, but I like them for having brains or principles (... Yulin

    I know exactly what you mean! Nicely written and complex villian characters are so fun and interesting as opposed to the angel character imo. And, I agree that Yoona doesn't really fit that archetype and seems a little more shallow in her "villainess."

    Noooooo April 6, 2024 12:20 am

    No this is so real cause all of this Yoona hate for what when Seyeong is more of an annoying ass bitch