She-Ra, Disc One, Observations

[seperis]

1.) I forgot you can go a while without seeing anyone who has a penis in this show. There's Bo, with his heart power, Hawk, who shows up guest-star like, and then the Hoarde, with Hordak and a few one-off male villains, but so many women.

2.) Adora is ridiculously competent. It's a big difference from Adam; a huge difference between this show and most is also assumed competence. In general, women aren't assumed to be incompetent until proved otherwise. All the leaders of the Rebellion, except for Bo, are female. The main antagonists, except for Hordac, are female. The leader of Hordac's forces was first Adora and then Catra.

3.) The village men don't wear pants with their short tunics. I have no idea what to make of that. But--there they stood, on a ledge, pantsless, throwing pies? Or barrels?--at the Horde soldiers. I mean, some men did wear pants, true. But I am still thrown by Men Without Pants Fighting Horde.

4.) Seahawks' battle with Catra is never not hilarious, jftr.

5.) "Roll me in butter and call me a flouder." Oh SeaHawk. Just. I love you.

6.) She-Ra's transformation is still the most awesome, between her dual mantra and her tranformation combining dual loyalties to both Eternia and Etheria.

I missed this show so much. Though I think the eps are out of order, because I swear there was a special ep meeting Frosta.

ETA

7.) The Missing Axe - Extremely Muscular Man Without Pants Wearing Unitard with Cut Out Sides--y'all, I owned that bathing suit.

How did I never notice the epic pants issue?

8.) I KNEW IT. This is so out of order its' ridiculous. Anyone know where an accurate episode guide is?

Comments

[dragovianknight]

I KIND OF NEED THIS SERIES. RIGHT NOW.

[seperis]

It's just, there are villagers fighting! And then you realize they wear no pants. Or suddenly break out in Men in Capris. Or Men In Bathing Suits.

God I love Bo. He's kind of ridiculously adorable.

[venetia_sassy]

But I am still thrown by Men Without Pants Fighting Horde.

aka Roman soldiers?

Extremely Muscular Man Without Pants Wearing Unitard with Cut Out Sides

... I got nothing.

[seperis]

Wielding an axe, baby. This was a Manly Man in his Pantlessness. There may have been a mustache involved.

[venetia_sassy]

OMG. *sporfle* I'm so glad I wasn't drinking my tea when I read that.

I'm tempted to seek out an image ... but I fear it may be scarring.

[mercredigirl]

Haven't watched She-Ra since I was... five.

NEED TO RECTIFY SITUATION FORTHWITH!

[wynddancer]

If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can watch the first 20 eps of the first season for free (of She-Ra and iirc, He-Man) using their Instant Video service.

Qubo Night Owl is available via broadcast antenna (I don't have cable).(http://www.qubo.com/index.php?path=schedule&owl=1) It has been replaying He-Man and also She-Ra at night starting at midnight. Oh how I loved those shows as a kid and now I'm loving them as an adult.

[scrollgirl]

Okay, clearly I need these DVDs pronto. I don't remember the pantslessness, but I do recall the so many women. Please do continue reviewing as you watch!

[harpers_child]

i know what's gonna be on my birthday list this year.

[concinnity]

The nostalgia is *killing* me. I'm seduced by your happiness, here, but making myself wait until end of term. *sits on hands*

[allusionary.livejournal.com]

The Wikipedia list (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_She-Ra:_Princess_of_Power_episodes) of episodes appears to be pretty complete.

[flaming-muse.livejournal.com]

I am so encouraged by what you've been writing about this show. I've been semi-desperate to buy the DVDs since they came out, but I've been putting it off because I don't want my heart broken by how bad the show might really have been. Now I'm willing to give it a try.

[counteragent.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS AND ALL IT STANDS FOR.

I am going to buy the she-ra dvds now.

[silvertoekee.livejournal.com]

Yay I am not alone in re-watching She-ra and I just finished the movie.....I still love that movie! I did notice the guys do not like to wear pants a lot and I think I see more guys in the movie then the series. Hm I want to watch the episode when Swift Wind's mate has a baby......the foal is so cute =].

[professorkatze.livejournal.com]

HOLY SHIZZ WHAT IS THIS SHOW AND HOW CAN I GET MY HANDS ON IT?

[wynddancer.livejournal.com]

If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can watch the first 20 eps of the first season for free (of She-Ra and iirc, He-Man) using their Instant Video service.

Qubo Night Owl is available via broadcast antenna (I don't have cable).(http://www.qubo.com/index.php?path=schedule&owl=1) It has been replaying He-Man and also She-Ra at night starting at midnight. Oh how I loved those shows as a kid and now I'm loving them as an adult.

[professorkatze.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[wynddancer.livejournal.com]

If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can watch the first 20 eps of the first season for free (of She-Ra and iirc, He-Man) using their Instant Video service.

Qubo Night Owl is available via broadcast antenna (I don't have cable).(http://www.qubo.com/index.php?path=schedule&owl=1) It has been replaying He-Man and also She-Ra at night starting at midnight. Oh how I loved those shows as a kid and now I'm loving them as an adult.