Woman in 3D

[safewrite]

In this article, "I was a Manic Pixie Dream Girl," a Dr. Who fan talks about one of the alternatives film and novels give young women as an alternative to the rather one-dimensional objectified Blonde Bombshell. Typified by the Doctor's companions, at one time she modeled herself on the rather two-dimensional  Manic Pixie Dream Girl. It's a

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[autopope]

The author of the article in question is Laurie Penny, aka Penny Red -- age 26-27 and already a high profile magazine columnist, cultural commentator, and high-vis feminist in the UK. She's got plenty of time.

(I wish I'd been able to write anything half so introspective and mature at her age. Seriously.)

[safewrite]

Yes, it was quite wonderful. I was impressed by her writing.

[marycatelli]

One notices that all the companions she cites are New Dr. Who. You know, I remember somewhat more variety in the Old Dr. Who. . . .

[bogwitch64]

::::applause::::

[mindseas]

Happy (belated) anniversary!