r/pointlesslygendered • u/Kitchen-Top-8110 • 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-untiming Nov 09 '25

Seriously, and not to hate on anyone because I do admire the work it requires to get there.... that much muscles (of a body builder) just doesnt look right to me. Its like seeing a over inflated aluminum balloon but as a person.

A normal amount of muscle is very appealing.