Eilidh

I don’t have kids

I don’t spend money on nicotine

I don’t gamble my money away on sports

I’m not reliant on a chat bot for all my life functions

-having a job

-not having a job

-applying for jobs

-the job market

Now, why is it important that Whizzer is masculine? We know Marvin has always been attracted to men, but he also developed a certain aversion to femininity due to the negative experiences he had with women in his life—something that begins to change as he grows as a person. That’s why, when he meets Whizzer, he’s immediately captivated—not only by his beauty but by how much his body and attitude scream “MAN.”

Whizzer’s masculinity triggers deep insecurity in Marvin about his own manhood. He knows that, in many ways, Whizzer is more of a “man” than he is, and that makes him feel inferior—especially because Whizzer is completely comfortable with his sexuality, while Marvin is still struggling. That difference enrages Marvin and is one of the key reasons behind his toxic, macho behavior toward Whizzer: he tries to force Whizzer into the role of “the woman” in the relationship because he can’t handle feeling like the lesser man.

This is exactly why Whizzer can’t be seen as a “femboy.” His masculinity is essential to the emotional dynamics of the story, particularly Marvin’s inner conflict. Seriously—wake up, people.

*checks calendar to make sure I didn’t miss may 27th*

*checks calendar to make sure I didn’t miss may 27th*