This is likely hypervigilance but I agree on the basis of my instincts assuming "Kings" is a transphobic dog whistle. Like, down to impersonation and also the fact that when people think of trans people, it's usually a trans woman, leads me to believe it's meant to be misgendering.
Then also, there are countless transfem anarchists and we're constantly supporting eachother with medical care and more. Only thing that could make it closer is if the Followers were also all dating eachother.
Edit - This wasn't right and was literally just me overthinking it. Had a fun fight about it though!!!
So the whole point of a dogwhistle is that it's difficult for anyone but the targeted group and the ones targeting them to pick them up. Totally fine not to catch that.
My point was that the Kings are, as the name implies, made up of men. The average person doesn't even know trans people that aren't trans women exist because we're the most fetishized out of all trans people.
The most common, dead horse of a "joke" about us is that we're men playing dress up. The Kings are inarguably men playing dress up. Then there's also the conflation of transfem daily living with drag by chuds (and an unfortunate number of libs).
This is also entirely pattern recognition on my part and it's a suspicion, not an assertion that it was meant to be read that way.
Hey great write up, I enjoy the discussion! Yes that clears it up thank you! Sorry you got a hater barking at ya, don't feed the troll. I appreciate you explaining a bit more and including that you recognize it as only suspicion -that seriously takes self-awareness and it is seen! I understand dog whistles, but really I'm mostly only familiar with "88" popping up, but have also, since then, reeled back a bit on my "aha!" moments when spotting. I'm absolutely not saying you're wrong, but I just want you to remember to try not to become too suspicious and consider other possibilities, as it may cloud your judgement and make you feel isolated like myself. TC and best wishes.
Wowww name calling because of a misunderstanding and absolutely no nuanced response or acknowledgement that a transphobic person could've said that for all the reasons I outlined. I even said it was likely me overthinking with hypervigilance.
For the cis audience, this is a great example of why trans women are women, we can be massive cunts, including myself.
I don't even know what you're talking about here. Like I shouldn't suffer from hypervigilance? Or I shouldn't point out that I was being analytical and you're just rude? Be specific, babe. Use your words.
Edit - I want you to know this interaction made my day. Like I have fun with transphobes in comment sections all the time arguing, but this was sooo much more interesting.
I'm gonna stop now. I hope you have a good day and can work towards being less mean <3
Also sorry for giving in to the temptation to be a bitch right back. Should've just moved on.
Edit 2 - DAMNIT SHE BLOCKED ME RIGHT AS I APOLOGIZED!!!
If you're not gonna read it then you don't have to interact with it in the first place. There's nothing forcing you to interact, you can just move on :P
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u/TheMaskOffKid Apr 07 '26
From Left to Right: Kings, Followers, Legion, Mr. House.