Interesting because there’s a very old gay stereotype that they’re extremely violent. These days, it’s usually that gay men are effeminate and passive, and I think a lot of people don’t even realize this stereotype existed.
Baron Harkonnen and Scar (The Lion King) are examples.
Disney never comes right out and says these things about their cartoons. Ursula is based directly on the drag artist Divine, but you won’t catch a Disney executive admitting that.
The Baron Harkonnen example is interesting because the author was admittedly homophobic when he wrote the character, but later regretted the choice after making amends with his gay son.
Interesting because there’s a very old gay stereotype that they’re extremely violent. These days, it’s usually that gay men are effeminate and passive, and I think a lot of people don’t even realize this stereotype existed.
Baron Harkonnen and Scar (The Lion King) are examples.
Examples of that older stereotype, you mean?
I’d never have guessed Scar were gay.
Disney never comes right out and says these things about their cartoons. Ursula is based directly on the drag artist Divine, but you won’t catch a Disney executive admitting that.
But yes, Scar is basically the gay uncle.
Not doubting, but can I read someone’s commentary that explains this more?
I have done the web search for you. https://queeringthenetautumn2014.removed/2014/11/gender-representation-in-lion-king.html
What the heck why is my link being censored?
There should be a.com where it says removedSee my comment farther downThanks. I wanted a trustworthy source from someone knowledgeable, not whatever slop pops up when I google “is scar gay” 😁
Captain Hook, evil dandy trope.
The Baron Harkonnen example is interesting because the author was admittedly homophobic when he wrote the character, but later regretted the choice after making amends with his gay son.