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There's a difference between sexy and hyper-sexy. The way…

“There's a difference between sexy and hyper-sexy. The way I have drawn Vampirella, she's definitely sexy, I designed the costume. But her costume, through the years, has gotten briefer and briefer. She has been hypersexualized, but not by me. I mean, I see drawings in which she's got the…” quote by Trina Robbins
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“There's a difference between sexy and hyper-sexy. The way I have drawn Vampirella, she's definitely sexy, I designed the costume. But her costume, through the years, has gotten briefer and briefer. She has been hypersexualized, but not by me. I mean, I see drawings in which she's got the 'brokeback pose'. I would never do that.”

Trina Robbins

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She distinguishes between tasteful sexiness and oversexualization in Vampirella, rejecting hypersexual poses.

In simple terms: She wants sexy, not hypersexual, art.

Key Takeaway

Create respectful, empowering character designs.

Themes

art representation gender

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

opinion artistic

When to use this quote

  • comics
  • fashion
  • visual culture

Key Concepts

character design media portrayal

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define respectful sexuality?
  • What limits should be set for character design?
A Different Perspective

Balancing appeal with respect is challenging.

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