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The Lesbian Space Princess Situation Just Got Worse...
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Backlash Escalation
The video argues that backlash against Lesbian Space Princess has escalated “over the last few days,” fueled by a growing mix of viral posts, arguments, and conspiracy theories. The creator revisits the controversy after an earlier video.
Central Conspiracy: “Royal Labree” as Evidence of “Turf” Intent
A key focus is a conspiracy claiming the film’s main lesbian feminist symbol—the “Royal Labree” (described as a battle axe)—serves as evidence the creators are “turf” (trans-exclusionary feminist) rather than merely pro-lesbian.
- The creator says they can’t confirm intent from the available evidence.
- They note the Labree has been widely perceived online as a turf-associated symbol.
- One scene appears to target a gender-nonconforming character with the weapon.
- This perception fuels suspicion even if the creator doubts proof of malice exists.
Counterpoint From a Co-Writer/Co-Director
The video presents a counterpoint attributed to a co-writer/co-director:
- The creators allegedly debated including the Labree specifically because it had become a turf symbol.
- They chose to include it because they wanted it to “belong to all lesbians, including trans lesbians.”
The creator highlights that a trans character, “Queen Lee Anne,” summons the Labree in trans colors, framing this as an inclusion statement. Despite this, reactions remain divided:
- Some viewers think the creators “didn’t read the room” due to the symbol’s modern stigma.
- Others interpret the co-director’s quote and the trans-colored depiction as evidence the backlash is overblown.
Criticism Beyond LGBT Themes: Storytelling and Characterization
The creator argues that much of the criticism isn’t primarily hostility toward LGBT themes, but instead targets storytelling and characterization.
They claim the film:
- Reduces characters to stereotypes—especially the villains.
- Portrays villains as “straight white malians,” with motivations reduced to a “chick magnet.”
- Feels “flat,” lacking dimensionality.
The creator compares this perceived flatness to other LGBT-inclusive animation—specifically The Mitchells vs. the Machines—where a character’s sexuality is suggested more subtly and treated as one trait among many, rather than the defining feature.
They argue that treating characters as “just” gender/sexuality/race makes them boring and one-dimensional.
Community Reactions, Rumors, and Online Dogpiling
The video reports that rumors are true, based on the creator’s comment-section review:
- LGBT community members reportedly express dislike for the film.
- The creator attributes this to the lack of dimensional characters and the absence of subtle subtext.
It also discusses coordinated online dogpiling, including an “unholy alliance” of multiple major fandoms targeting a shared “enemy.” The creator frames this as somewhat hypocritical, noting that those franchises often include LGBT representation, and questions whether viewers are part of that alliance and which communities they belong to.
“Positive” Outcome: Brief Fandom Unity
Despite the negativity, the creator concludes there is one “positive” development: the unusually intense universal dislike briefly unites unrelated fandom groups, creating a shared flame-war moment. The video treats it as darkly comic—described like a “world peace” event—before transitioning to self-promotion and a call to like/subscribe.
Presenters/Contributors
- Main creator/narrator: Name not provided in the subtitles
- Co-writer/co-director: Name not provided in the subtitles
- “Queen Lee Anne”: A character mentioned in the film/depiction (not a real presenter)