argumate:

kontextmaschine:

Really sounds like the development process for She-Ra was just some suit holding up a sheet of paper in each hand like

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

• 80s toyline reboot
• female-oriented
• small group interpersonal dynamics
• neon pastel

Stephen Universe

• pretty queer
• emotional dynamics
• jewel tones

and going “hmmm”

lesbian cats have a little fear of abandonment, as a treat.

Honestly I’m impressed how much these kids shows’ morals have become actually useful life lessons for kids. I remember in my day cartoons would be like “if someone puts hanging out with other people ahead of you they’re not your Real Friend!” And MLP:FiM was like “yeah, when your friend develops other interests it does kinda put pressure on you to hang on to them, but you know, not everyone will be part of your clique forever and that’s ok. Give them space and express some interest in their interests but don’t feel obligated to follow them everywhere, and commiserate with your mutual friends to blow off steam sometimes.”

And for romance I guess She-Ra still does Be Yourself™️, Your Soulmate Is Out There but it feels more appropriately weighted coming not as a convenient one-off but the resolution of several seasons of Scorpia being kinda lonely and rejected because people don’t reciprocate her romantic interest because they don’t find her body appealing