Battle of the Gazes as Drew brings on Brittany Broski to clear up our view on male vs. female gaze. Drew: https://linktr.ee/drewafualo Brittany Broski: https://www.tiktok.com/@brittany_broski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Drew discusses the hate towards Wattpad and its authors, particularly from those who view it as only being written by young, "horny" girls and the need for more diversity in the platform.
The conversation on pop culture and masculinity. How men perceive their ideal self-image and the contradiction between their personal perception and society's ideal male image.
The speaker reflects on their experience with diabetes and their confusion about how it's treated as a terminal illness. They admit to having poor grammar in their writing.
The male gaze perpetuates the perception of women as overly sexualized objects, and rising is a key factor in how others initially perceive us.
The speaker describes their excessive fashion choices, which involved platform checkered boots and large, costume jewelry. They eventually resorted to wearing tube top dresses with lots of tool to compensate.
The speaker talks about her fashion experimentations, specifically the trend of layering different clothing items, such as camis and studded belts, which she enjoyed despite potentially being over-the-top.
The speaker discusses how wearing oversized clothing has helped them find their style and expression, and shares a humorous childhood anecdote about shorts.
The male gaze is wild because men try to understand thin dudes through the lens of their own body type, and dating profiles reveal the performative aspect of masculinity men feel compelled to display.
The perception that women only desire tall, rich, or famous men is a common misconception perpetuated by some men, who fail to understand that being kind and respectful is way more important for women.
The speaker opens up about how men on the internet react when they find out that she has a handsome boyfriend. She also talks about the pressures of toxic masculinity that her boyfriend, and other men, feel as a result of these reactions.
While many may assume that women are only attracted to buff shirtless superheroes, in reality, they are often drawn to their personalities and interests outside of their appearance.
The concept of the female gaze exists, although often ignored or forgotten, and includes the perspective of lesbians. Representation in media has shifted with more focus on relationships and love rather than solely appealing to the male gaze.
The speaker and a male acquaintance discuss a female character in a way that objectifies her and emphasizes her physical appearance.
The speakers touch on the notion of actors and models being perceived as art forms rather than individuals. They also discuss the tendency for celebrities to date one another due to their roles in the same industry.
The speaker expresses his discomfort towards an individual who vibes while preaching about NFTs and then leaves with wisdom to offer to others. He questions whether this personality represents the individual in real life.
Brittany Broski discusses her experiences with gender disparities in concert settings and how men often dominate the environment.
The host encourages listeners to tag him in their TikTok videos for a chance to be featured, and shares his love for wearing socks and sandals while eating hot, bagged sandwiches like White Castle.