Tag: analysis

Big Daddies and Motherfuckers: The Freudian Misogyny of Kick-Ass 2

Posted on by ScottM

Bruce Wayne is a man constantly reliving his traumatic childhood, fighting through it by playing dress up and sneaking out at night. The Fantastic Four is a dysfunctional American family where four childhood friends play house with Sue Storm and Reed Richards fulfilling the roles of mother and father. Captain Marvel is a literal child […]

Building and Destroying Community Through Fandom or: Let Me Tell You About Homestuck

Posted on by lesyamel

So, full disclosure: I am an Internet Grandmother thanks to very little online supervision at a young age. I started watching anime and reading manga in 2nd grade before going to my first convention at age 9. I have seen the rise and fall of fandoms, each with their own social royalty and court system […]