This has been a topic that has bothered me for years. Recently, it came to head with the release of the "Suicide Squad" trailer. In said trailer, there is a solid three-second shot showcasing Harley Quinn's booty. That one shot compounds a much larger problem than your casual sexism: it shows that the world truly has forgotten the true message of the character of Harley Quinn.
Nowadays, when somebody is asked to describe Harley Quinn, nine times out of ten, they go straight to the fact that they think she is hot. They talk about her romantic relationship with The Joker. They talk about her obnoxious voice and how hot it is. They also claim her to be dumb and very fun. Hell, I've heard some girls aspire to be like her -- they believe she is a strong female character.
This was not always the case. If one were to go back to her origin on the terrific 90s animated "Batman" series, they would know what Harley Quinn was all about, and how important and engaging her character was. Harley is the rare exception to the rule where the comics and the fans have ruined her character, for she is far from a strong female character, and she is not someone any girl should aspire to be. Quite the opposite, actually................................................................................................
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