It’s called gender-bending, at least in my local cosplay groups. It’s done frequently and usually turns out great because of the passion and care put into it. Go for it!
This is a subtle question, so feel free to answer “none of the above.”
But in your circles, is this gender bending explicit, as in “I’m a female Wolverine” or is it just someone who’s female going as Wolverine? And in the latter case, I don’t mean that she’s pretending to be a man, just that she’s not changing the character, simply embodying it as, herself, a woman.
It’s just about playing the character as the persons’ own gender identity. Most common, of course, being video game characters as opposite genders. So like, lady master chief or what if zelda was a man, etc. But I’ve seen an androgynous/enby kratos that was super well done! Gender-bent / gender-bending is just the term that has stuck for that.
I’ve also heard it referred to as cross-play, though without the contact of cosplay, can be somewhat confusing.
No
I think as long as you’re not in blackface you can wear whatever the hell you want
I’m pretty sure there are other exceptions
My sexy Adolf Hitler got a great reception tonight.
The Producers?
I feel there’s a potential suicide joke here, but it would probably end up in bad taste.
I personally think all gender flip characters are dumb, in either direction, personally. But here’s the thing; it doesn’t matter what I think. Do whatever the hell you want.
I can’t see a problem with fictional characters. It’s when you bring in the real people that the drama starts. Trans JK Rowling, KaMANla Harris, Hillbilly Eilish, and Marjory Taylor Peen all seem like they would raise a few eyebrows.
Ha, never heard or thought of trans Rowling but if I knew Harry Potter better I’d be damned tempted.
That’s Hannah Potter now.
For the record these would all be hilarious, ESPECIALLY Rowling
Is it Wonder Man?
I’m just having a hard time imagining a scenario in which it would be offensive…
Plenty where it would be a little confusing. Sandra Dude O’Connor, or Susan Bro Anthony would take some explaining, at the least.
Be whomever you want to be
Why would it be? Here is me and my ex on Halloween 2020. I was Lydia, she was Beetlejuice.
You guys both look awesome
These are cute costumes!
No, assuming the gender bend is respectful.
No?
No
No.
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I dont think so, nor do I care. Black people dress up as white characters all the time, I consider it the same. Dressing up as a character means that character means something to you, so I dont see where anyone should be offended by it.
Why make it about race?
In case someone reading had a similar question but about race. Why do you care, do people of different races bother you?
Ah, you’re a troll. Got it
I love it when I say what I think and people don’t have a real response so they just call me a troll, lol.
That’s fine, block me so I don’t have to deal with you anymore, I’m cool with that.
On the very unlikely chance you’re being genuine, which I don’t think you are, there’s a great quote you should consider.
“If you meet one asshole, then they’re an asshole. If everyone you meet is an asshole, you’re the asshole.”
Not everyone I meet treats me the way people on Lemmy treat me. I am told I am a kind person and most people, while apathetic, are not so rude as Lemmy users. It’s a great quote, but ultimately not applicable to this particular situation. Have a good day, or not, make of it however you will.
Perhaps you present yourself on Lemmy in an inflammatory way which you do not IRL?
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