I think Lup is so revolutionary in media culture in large part because of Barry. like. Yes, She’s a Trans Woman and That Alone is super cool but!! She is loved by Barry, a presumably Cisgender Straight Man, who literally does not give a shit that shes trans. It’s pretty rare to see cis/trans couples where one partner being trans isn’t the “"problem”“ or ”“conflict”“. He just loves her for her and that’s so good!!!
Generally trans representation in media is mediocre at best and the McElroys (particularly Griffin) Know That. So the fact that he did his best to portray a trans woman while giving her So Much Else to her character is *chef kiss* but!
Trans love is Especially bad in media. So having Lup and Barry fall in love so deeply and naturally was so important but even moreso when you remember barry is literally titled ”The Lover“.
Barry was created to love and he loved Lup. The implications of that, that not only are trans people worthy of love but are worthy of Real, Deep, Sincere, Honest Love, of the purest form of love imaginable, is so, so important. It’s not something I’ve ever seen in trans media before. It can be really easy to forget that despite being trans, I too am worthy of that kind of love.
So thanks, Griffin, for reminding me.
i think a big reason that is is because griffin actually sought out advice from trans people on how to write a trans character. He not only listened but asked trans people what we feel would be a great portrayal.
When characters A and B are facing some danger and character A puts out an arm to protect character B
Good variations:
-Character B doesn’t realize the danger until character A puts out his or her arm -Character A isn’t the larger or stronger character but still takes responsibility for character B’s safety -Character A doesn’t stand a chance against the danger -Character A continues talking like there isn’t anything wrong while standing between character B and the threat -Character A doesn’t get along with character B and/or vice versa -The danger is comically minor -Character A has seemed helpless or bumbling but is now revealing inner depths and hidden strength
other good variations:
-character B is injured
-character A is injured but trying to be protective anyway
-character B gets annoyed when they realize what character A is doing
y’all when a teenage character acts like a teenager (read: selfish, immature, emotional): omg what gross problematic trash they need to be CALLED OUT for this GRIEVOUS behavior
Sasuke: No one loves Naruto more than me so I’m going to kill him because I hate him and I have to break all bonds but no one better touch him or I’ll kill them
Kakashi: I’m so confused
Naruto: I get it Sasuke… I’ll fight you so we can be friends
Kakashi:
mbmbam prides itself on being an advice podcast that doesnt give advice but tbh their policy of “if a woman cannot literally run away from you (aka she’s at work, on the bus, in an elevator, etc) you CANNOT ask her out” is like top 10 best rules ever
