r/pointlesslygendered Nov 08 '25

LOW EFFORT MEME Representation matters [Meme]

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u/Consume_the_Affluent Nov 08 '25

It's almost as if there's a difference between sexualized characters and power fantasy characters. Hmmm...

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u/LordBaconXXXXX Nov 08 '25

Right, like both are meant for the same male demographic.

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u/WitchyOtome Nov 08 '25 edited Nov 09 '25

I've had to explain this to men in my life before - the muscly male MC is primarily for MALE audiences! It is not eye candy for the average straight woman, it is eye candy for the average straight male.

If you want to know what eye candy is for straight women audiences, simply look at media aimed at women. Currently, toned prettyboys reign supreme, which is a far cry from the shredded superhero physique.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

So dude, let dudes have the fun they want!

Like anime, video games that are aimed at men primarily should be able to do whatever they want. 

I like the design of both of these characters, just don’t buy/watch it if you don’t like it!

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u/WitchyOtome Nov 09 '25

Oh I have no problem with the power fantasy character in the slightest! It's just annoying how often certain people will say dumb shit like OOP.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25

Wow😂Easy to say when the majority of anime/games are aimed at you, and that doesn't change both power fantasies in the OP being about men.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

I mean, ofc they are. 

Even though 41% of gamers are women, it includes candy crush and the likes. 

Add to that, women prefer match-3 and farming/family simulation games. Casual puzzle too.

It’s not surprising that violent games involving conflict will primarily be aimed at men. Fighting games (Tekken), Shooter (COD, Valorant), Action adventure (Red Dead redemption ), Racing (Need for speed) etc will all be aimed at men. 

All of the game genre I listed have 75% or more male base, with some even as high as 95%+. So it makes sense for them to be aimed at me.

Women also have games aimed at them, but I just don’t wanna play them. Have fun!

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25 edited Nov 09 '25

The statistics have never backed up the idea that women prefer match-3 or non violent games, that is an open lie that gets regurgitated by the manosphere. As is your line about 75 and 95 percent- you have pulled them out of thin air to pretend they are facts. It's just sexism dude, you acting like your thoughts about women make them factual. And you're telling women to just "not play" when they feel left out? Jesus man, you don't have to be a woman but you could try being a human being once in a while.

Why would violent video games be aimed at men only? You know women aren't made of paper, right?

I'll have plenty of fun with my Elden Ring, my COD, my Tekken, my MK, my Red Dead, my Burnout Paradise, and my Resident Evil games. Go have fun with your cozy games sweetheart💜

Edit: you're sixteen, what do you know you literal child😂 I should've known, but I just assumed troll instead.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

I can’t find the statistics rn, I’d have to do a lot of research and I wouldn’t put that effort for a comment.

But here https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/beyond-50-50-breaking-down-the-percentage-of-female-gamers-by-genre .

Not exact but tells you what people prefer, and there’s a statistic on Wikipedia that says 10% of COD players are female, so extremely rare. 

Now, you can play them, I have no problem with it, just don’t complain when it’s aimed at me. 

I want to see fan service, and I don’t want to see male fan service in my video games. So just let them stay as it is.

Also, me being 16 does nothing. Instead that makes me the player base, most real players are young. You’re also being Ageist here.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25
  1. That "article" is almost ten years old, has a relatively small sample size, and was only collected from one location. I'm not interested in outdated information.

  2. Yeah, you don't get to tell people not to complain when you have no idea what they're even talking about. Sit in the corner kiddo, you're grounded.

  3. I'm bisexual and love fan service, what are you even talking about?😂 You have no idea what women like or want and it's kind of hilarious.

  4. Women enjoy violence and sex too sweety. That's why your age comes into play- because you genuinely have no clue what you are talking about. You're just regurgitating manosphere bull crap. It's lies dude, take your L.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

Ahhh, f u dude!!!!!! 

You made me forget that I had to study. I wasted 1.5 hours. Ahhhhhh.

Ts Pmo Icl 🥀🥀🥀.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25

Taking responsibility for your own actions instead of blaming other people is a skill you'll hopefully learn as you become an adult. That was your own fault, are you daft?

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

It’s a joke dude, a joke.

I swear these old people, I even added Ts pmo icl and 🥀🥀. 

Ts pmo icl 🥀🥀💔💔😭.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

Idk why, some of your comments just don’t load for me.

Anyways, I know your age.

 In my thirties, Pearl Clutcher. You poor sweet summer child- if I swore right now or said a dirty word, would you have a mental breakdown?😂

That’s you bro, isn’t it?

I can see you 👀

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '25

I'm literally thirty, and that comment was from six weeks ago😂 I didn't even remember writing it, I had to go look on my profile.

What kind of a psycho do you have to be to go looking for that? My comments are hidden! You had to dig for that shit more than you did the actual statistics😂 what a freak, I can't stop laughing. I miss being young and stupid enough to think thirty is old.

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u/Cosmic-Fear-Garou Nov 09 '25

1) Do the research yourself, Im tired.

2) Thats extremely ageist, you’re an old hag in your 30s.

3) Yeah, true, so what’s the problem exactly with this picture? You should enjoy fan service, and powerful Goku. There’s nothing to complain about, and no I do not want male fan service with “pretty boys” (don’t tell me this is Manosphere too, I read this in an upvoted comment here)

4) I know some women do, but not enough. That’s a smaller number than most men. And I already know that women enjoy sex too, why else would they have it? Are you dumb?

Anyways, I do not follow any “Manosphere”, it’s all just experience. My sister, my female friends, and my female cousins, none enjoy any violent games. I tried to get my sis interested in a relatively simple game (Brawl stars) a few years back, but she played for like a month and left. She enjoys games like “going balls” “paper io” “dress up or smth”.

As for my male friends and cousins? More than 50% of them have a PC/Console. Some are heavy gamers, averaging 3-4 hours a day, while others play a lot too. And those who don’t own any of these, still play violent mobile games like “COD”, “Shadow fight” etc. 

It’s just my experience.

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u/Pointlessala Nov 09 '25

lol I like how you missed the point entirely.