So, I've had moments in the past where I might have spent 30 seconds thinking about this subject but ultimately I don't give a fuck about competitive sports so my analysis usually ends up being, all competitive sports should be banned because competitive sports are dumb. Which is admittedly a neanderthal take.

But yeah, now the global athletic showdown is going down and seemingly everyone in my immediate vicinity keeps clutching their pearls and I guess I'm sick of not being able to advocate for trans comrades appropriately and articulate a proper response.

So what's a better response besides, "who cares?" Am I missing something? Like, if all things were equitable, what would or should competitions look like?

Help me out. I honestly have no idea.

  • keepcarrot [she/her]
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    5 months ago

    So, I enjoy being around my friends, but:

    "I have to ask - do you not enjoy anything that is popular, in a community or with your friends"

    Apparently not. My vibes are usually wishing I was at home with a few friends and drinks chatting about something inane. I go to concerts and theatre etc as a social activity to support my friends on stage, and I go to events to help with set up, but every time I watch people competitively play video games I think "why am I not playing this video game with my friends"? Also, concerts and public attendance events are loud.

    I feel like I'm the odd one out though.