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It’s time for episode 61, in which we’re talking about the ways that queerness is expressed and represented in media. When is a stereotype a stereotype? Is it bad if queer women (gasp!) look like queer women? What counts as representation and what does? And exactly how English major can Missy get on Yuri!!! on ICE?
Mistakes: We mention this at the beginning, but we weren’t aware of Kubo Mitsurou’s remarks regarding Yuri and Viktor’s relationship (or lack thereof). This means our conversation about the show is missing a pretty vital piece–namely, that one of the creators is reluctant to confirm the relationship as anything more than “teammates” or “friendship.” That does change things, so we might talk about it more in a future episode!
Warning: This episode uses explicit language and does contain some sexual content. Not suitable for work!
What Missy’s Been Up To:
Reading:
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
What Merri’s Been Up To:
Watching:
Harlots
Some Links You Might Find Interesting:
That’s what she said?! Kubo Mitsurou and Yuri!!! on ICE
Here’s How Coding Movie Villains as Queer Is Hurting Our Community by Riley J. Dennis
Last Take of the Year by Aevee Bee
Underwhelming Gay Romance Options In Mass Effect: Andromeda Disappoint Many Fans by Patricia Hernandez
Straight Guys on Ice by Amelia Cook
OatmealAddiction on homophobia in Japan
Yuri!!! On ICE Review by Cecilia D’Anastasio
How to Visualise Identity? Looking for Nonbinary by Holly Rose Swinyard
Avengers Academy: Queer Rep Done Well in Capes by Alexis Sergio
Zelda, Mass Effect and Horizon all struggle with introducing their trans characters by Laura Dale
How Trans Consultants Saved Dragon Age: Inquisition by Laura Dale
Beyond the Binary Magazine