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Post by henzINNIT on Feb 14, 2008 13:56:41 GMT -5
I do think that most of the time Buffy is a girly show. That's why Angel exists, it compliments Buffy very well. I agree. |
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Post by buffyrocksmylife on May 23, 2009 14:25:54 GMT -5
Yeah, she's crazy. Buffy isn't a girly show..I mean seriously.
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Post by buffyrocksmylife on May 23, 2009 14:27:30 GMT -5
Guess it just goes to show you can judge a show by its name  Seriously. I mention Buffy around people and they just laugh, but saying "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sounds so natural and not weird to me. Only fans of the show actually get it. That's how I feel. I wanted to watch the show when i seen the title! Sry bout the double posting, lol. My friend Austin likes the show, my dad (even tho he doesn't admit it) likes it, I like, I'm obsessed with it, and, I'm straight. I'm not afraid to talk about it in public |
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Post by PJ on May 23, 2009 17:41:17 GMT -5
nope. i never thought it was girly. i think it is a good show for both sexes. Can i just mention something.....what guy wouldn't want to watch hot chicks fighting and slaying vampires? i would! lol.  |
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Post by urnofosiris on May 23, 2009 18:12:59 GMT -5
I never thought it was girly at all.
I think it is aimed at both sexes very well.
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Post by buffyrocksmylife on May 24, 2009 1:16:47 GMT -5
Well, Buffy, it's just interesting. Seriously, I like the drama, comedy...Etc. I love the episode part where Giles gets drunk and he's walking up the stairs, I think he throws his shirt and it lands on someone or something, I'm not sure, but that part is REALLY funny.
Why don't you name things about Buffy that are aimed for girls.
Basically, it's all just for anyone. (except people under the age of 5) They wouldn't understand it, lol. I think I watched Buffy when I was six.
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Post by gumgnome on May 26, 2009 14:21:59 GMT -5
The idea that men shouldn't want to watch a show with a strong female heroine simply suggests that some people aren't comfortable with the idea of a strong woman. For shame.
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Post by 88daystillsunrise on May 28, 2009 1:42:59 GMT -5
I had never thought of it as a "girly" show and still dont. I think it appeals to both sexs, same for Angel
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Post by Mayor Of F♥ckville on May 28, 2009 1:48:19 GMT -5
It most certainly is a girly show. It's all about female empowerment! It's basically a soap opera with vampires and demons. Not saying only female's can watch it! But yeah I think It's girly.
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Post by gumgnome on May 28, 2009 4:16:13 GMT -5
But the idea that only women should watch something involving female empowerment suggests that men aren't capable of dealing with that concept or would rather ignore it - something I disagree with. On a general level, I think most men enjoy watching women kick ass.
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Post by snizapman6294 on May 28, 2009 7:21:35 GMT -5
on the surface, it could go either way...
Girlie side: Show about women who are much more powerful than men, high school girls, relationships, etc.
Manly side: Damn good action, hot ass women, bitchin' weapons
when you look deeper, i find it a gender neutral show, much like The Office or 30 Rock or House. not that any of those shows have anything to do with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Post by ladyparasyte on May 28, 2009 15:38:30 GMT -5
It's girly show in that it centers around a female character and deals with how she approaches her problems.
Men and women deal with love a little different so Buffy lets out more emotion than men characters might.
Not saying men don't feel...they just often show it less dramatically.
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Post by gumgnome on Jun 2, 2009 6:43:57 GMT -5
It's girly show in that it centers around a female character and deals with how she approaches her problems. Men and women deal with love a little different so Buffy lets out more emotion than men characters might. Not saying men don't feel...they just often show it less dramatically. But all of this seems to assume that men and women live in separate bubbles and never interact with one another. Fair enough - i'm a man and may express myself emotionally in a different manner to many women. But that doesn't mean that I don't actually encounter the emotional output of women and am somehow unable to empathise or understand a female character. It is childish to assume that a show with a female lead is a girl's show and a show with a male lead is a boy's show - like regressing us all to playing with Barbie OR Action Man. |
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Post by Talkie Toaster on Jun 2, 2009 11:15:03 GMT -5
It's girly show in that it centers around a female character and deals with how she approaches her problems. Men and women deal with love a little different so Buffy lets out more emotion than men characters might. Not saying men don't feel...they just often show it less dramatically. But all of this seems to assume that men and women live in separate bubbles and never interact with one another. Fair enough - i'm a man and may express myself emotionally in a different manner to many women. But that doesn't mean that I don't actually encounter the emotional output of women and am somehow unable to empathise or understand a female character. It is childish to assume that a show with a female lead is a girl's show and a show with a male lead is a boy's show - like regressing us all to playing with Barbie OR Action Man. I agree, i always thought that Angel was more "Girley" than Buffy for the mere fact that it's about an overly emotional and brooding Man/vampire and the stories about his son etc, where Buffy Is more action, hell there's a whole story-line about a big bad Human/Demon Cyborg guy and he even had an arm that turned into a minigun and rocket launcher! not to mention Evil Willow skinning a guy alive.  |
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Post by HannahSlayer on Jun 8, 2009 23:36:45 GMT -5
She watches the Hills and she thinks that Buffy is a girly show?
What an idiot.
Buffy is sort of a "girly" show in the earlier seasons, but it gets more serious later...
According to me anyway.
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Post by Johanne on Jun 19, 2009 7:59:34 GMT -5
I don't think Buffy is a girly show at all.
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Post by dravenuk on Jun 19, 2009 11:51:39 GMT -5
The idea that men shouldn't want to watch a show with a strong female heroine simply suggests that some people aren't comfortable with the idea of a strong woman. For shame. I agree. But I can honestly say that I have never for a moment thought of BtVS as being 'girly'. It just isn't a description I've ever heard given to it by people I know. I'm a straight male in my late thirties. I don't consider myself at all 'girly' - whatever that means. I have two other male friends - both of whom are straight. Both are huge fans of Buffy and of Joss' stuff in general. I also know people at work who are longtime Buffy fans. Several of whom are men. One fella here even has the Buffy theme as his ring tone. He isn't gay...at least I don't think he is. He's in his thirties and married with kids. I love horror movies and supernatural stuff, which is what originally brought me (reluctantly) to Buffy the TV show. Reluctantly because I saw the movie and didn't like it. But I also love honest and emotionally engaging drama when it is done well. With the Bufster I got the best of both worlds. I got amazing writing, characters and ingenious creativity and thematic depth. I also got a show that was incredibly funny. Not to mention one that was occassionally quite brutal and scary. I fail to see what's 'girly' about that. Sure, BtVS dealt with issues very relevant to young girls, but it also dealt with issues to do with people in general. I could relate. Buffy covered all the bases. That's why it resonated. Why it still does resonate with people of all ages. And let's not forget that Buffy was created by a straight guy. Joss designed the show not to be 'girly' but to empower girls and women. To show that they can be just as tough, smart, capable as any man while not having to sacrifice their femaninity. IMHO BtVS was quite simply THE best all round TV show that has ever graced our screens. It reached out to boys AND girls and made loyal fans from both genders as well as from all age groups. Buffy Forever! |
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Post by buffyfan21 on Jun 19, 2009 20:43:49 GMT -5
I think I have said this in a similar thread but I will reiterate it here. I don't think Buffy is a girly show at all. Sure, the main protagonist is female, but I hardly think this makes Buffy a "girly" show. I think that Buffy is relatable to everyone, regardless of gender. I believe that Joss intended Buffy to be not only a feminist icon, but a humanist icon as well. Although my husband, while enjoying Buffy, claims that Angel is more "guy oriented." |
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Post by dragonweaver on Jun 19, 2009 22:05:35 GMT -5
I have to agree that Buffy is definitely not a "girly show".
You know when I first saw this topic I looked at my boyfriend, who has seen both Buffy and Angel, and asked him if he thought Buffy was a girly show. He flat out said no. He had found the show entertaining, clever, and most importantly relatable. It's not just about a teenage girl finding empowerment...it's about human beings trying to cope with life and love and the responsibility of growing up. What makes it even better is that the show often dealt with these big issues with demon & hellmouth metaphors. Heck I even made my Dad watch both Buffy & Angel, and you know what...he liked Buffy more.
So basically put, I have to say that while Buffy is show that includes female empowerment it is open for all genders & ages to enjoy & love equally.
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Post by buffyfan21 on Jun 19, 2009 22:39:46 GMT -5
It's not just about a teenage girl finding empowerment...it's about human beings trying to cope with life and love and the responsibility of growing up. Well said! I also love the fact that you made your dad watch it. I doubt my dad would ever watch it (he mainly only likes boring old westerns, lol.), but it would be awesome if he did! He knows I love the show, but I don't think he gets the appeal. Maybe I should introduce him to Firefly, might have better luck with that one. |
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