Yes, the objectification of men has traditionally been more utilitarian, hasn’t it?

I have two daughters, as well. They like princesses and Monster High and Senran Kagura. What does that tell you?

I never said anything about breasts...you did. We were talking about clothes and functionality. When we get back to that,…

Ah, so she has to be cool, too, because he is? Makes sense?

Gladio is a warrior. Do warriors dress like that?

I dunno...Done plenty of manual labor outside. Digging irrigation, planting, building, a bit of mechanic work...I tend to prefer not having a shirt on, unless I’m going to be laying on asphalt or something. Then again, not lily white, so I don’t burn, so that may be a factor, too.

Also, quick tip: google hot shirtless…

Ah, and the classic, “I’m actually a coward and I don’t want to know the truth, so I’ll hide in my bubble of false superiority.” Wonderful. Thank you. I needed that.

Wow, made some broad assumptions in that statement.

Aww...someone’s a bigot. That’s cute. Tell me more about the scene, which you obviously know little about. What else did the internet feminists tell you?

Ah, so, made an impression, but not that much of an impression. Wish I could say the same.

Regardless...I will extend my most humble apologies. For me to say such a thing, given my history of being sexually assaulted by both genders, would have been beyond the pale. That is why I wished to know what I said, versus what…

I was under the impression respect was earned, not given out like candy at Halloween.

If you are going to use the argument of “she’s not a real person” then I will raise you that “she” cannot be “objectified” because objectification requires a conscious awareness of another’s view of one’s self. Or, if you prefer,…

Funny, objectification is a subjective thing. So, clearly, objectively, you can’t be correct. Weird, huh?

I think this is interesting. You’d think if I’d said something that vile, I’d remember it, but you...don’t ring any bells. No recollection at all. By chance do you have what I actually said to you?

Probably the part where quisling fucks thought their opinions mattered, why?

Jason’s point is weak and uninformed. His rote response about Cidney could have been predicted from the first article about FFXV. Hideous and objectifying is wholly subjective. It, obviously, caters to his audience, since Kotaku is basically an engine fueled by outrage. The interesting thing is that, all thing being…

My relationship isn’t particularly progressive, at least in the circles I move in, and since I’ve been with my wife for...shit, 16 years now? My life, shockingly, has a influence on my views. Sorry that bothers you. I’ll be sure to keep my race and sexuality out of it, too, because fuck knows those aren’t important.

If I were to look at all thing equal, I can say that both are over the top. Both are dressed in a manner that is (probably) ill-suited to their particular roles. Their bodies are only treated differently in the respects that one can be manipulated, the other cannot. I personally view Cindy as a play on the hot…

Puritans hate women who aren’t wearing jumpsuits (as demonstrated by Ghostbusters). If they aren’t covered head to foot, it’s misogyny.

Yes, because this game has been completely unannounced until now, you idiot. No, we were hanging out when the original demo came out. Strangely, relevant conversations can happen at any number of points. Remember, the outrage train has been running since Cid was revealed.

And, you know, I understand being a skeptic. Do…

Again, I come back to Gladio. I love his look, don’t get me wrong. Daddy likes. But, there’s no “reason” for it. Given, implied, or understated. It is fuckin’ rule of cool, plain and simple. If he had a ton of scars on his chest or whatever, that would be something, but instead he has the beauty scar, and that’s it.

Yet…

MG objectifies everyone, and that’s a good thing. Need more of that. I personally see characters dressed “provocatively” as a test: one a test of the writers to make them compelling and a test of the public to see who gives them more than passing assessment based on their attire. Obviously Jason failed.

I just had this conversation with my wife. And my girlfriend. Poly for the win. And considering I was at a fetishball over the weekend...you are probably barking up the wrong tree for your hypothetical moral victory, neighbor.