Nostalgia Kick!

My parents are the awesomest gift-givers ever! Among other presents, they gave me the first boxed set of She-Ra: Princess of Power!

I don't think I need to tell you how awesome this is.

Anyway, I've been reading the series bible, and reminded all over again how this show and He-Man essentially molded my view on feminism.

This quote gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside:

"SHE-RA, PRINCESS OF POWER will reinforce the fact that one person can make a difference. Man or woman, boy or girl, you have the potential to make the world a better place."

I'm not usually on much of a nostalgia kick. I tend to like modern things as well as, if not more than what came before. (For example, I find the modern age of comics, for all its faults, to be far more to my taste than the Silver. Or even the Golden Age) But when I think about it now, I can't really think of any cartoon show right now that is really so willing to embrace that sort of message. Even if it's just in that cheesy 80's way.

I mean, we have cartoons that are fun. And definitely cartoons that are educational. But I can't think of any that really seem to embrace that sense of power and independence for its own sake. And I can't help but think that's a shame.

Also another quote that made me smile:

"Women should play a major role in all stories, not only Shera and her super-powered friends and enemies, but women of all kinds. Don't neglect our male characters. They are important too, just don't surrender to the macho-syndrome of many cartoons in which the females are wispy Princesses always in need of rescue. Strive always for a true equality of characters, thinking of our people as just that, people, regardless of sex differences."

I think I love you, series-bible writer! From your lips to EVERYONE's ears!