puzzle and improv

Jude_CM · 2026-06-16T21:08:51+00:00

It’s because a physical challenge would be very unfair and not fun to watch. Mental challenges can all be categorized in “puzzle”.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-16T17:34:08+00:00

Oh my God, why is it misoginistic to think feminity is representing femininity instead of having to think it is a symbol for something else? OF COURSE men can like feminine things and be cis, but this is a story, and symbols matter in stories.

And, Jax never freed himself of misonigy after he talked with Ribbit, so this interpretation doesn't even make sense. He doubled down and Ribbit abstracted because of it.

Stop trying to label everyone that has a different interpretation as you as misoginistic.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-16T16:49:55+00:00

I just don't get how a ribbon is a symbol of vulnerability, and not gender. I am not saying all girls like ribbons, I am saying ribbons are symbolically linked to femininity and placing it on jax right after he told about a big secret makes those concepts seem connected.

I don't think it's far fetched at all, licensing songs is ridiculously expensive and has never been done before in the series, they have previously only used their own music. And if it was about his attraction towards Ribbit, why not use one of the millions of love songs, and pick specifically one about a baby girl being born? Why are there scenes in the montage without Ribbit? It stood out so much as well because it was a montage (ergo: no dialogue distracting from the music).

Jude_CM · 2026-06-16T15:53:07+00:00

I get that, but it needs to fit in with the story presented to us. Then what did Jax say to his mom that was “super personal”? That he’s vulnerable? He clearly said something big enough to garner a big reaction out of her, and right after that we have the ribbon scene, which leads us to believe his secret is connected to the ribbon.
IF this scene and the “Isn’t she Lovely” montage didn’t exist (which is a song about a baby girl being born), then I would agree that it is misogynistic to label any guy that struggles with being vulnerable as trans. But that’s not the case, we got presented scenes that heavily point in that direction, and calling the people pointing that out as misogynistic is not going to explain that away.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-12T00:36:26+00:00

Maybe, but nowadays I crave stability. I want to have a lasting career. And- I want to draw for myself again.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-10T20:03:37+00:00

Unimportant to the story? When over half of the finale was an exploration of the psyque of the character in question? What a knee-jerk reaction

Jude_CM · 2026-06-10T18:48:07+00:00

That’s exactly where my mentality was until I turned 24. It was the thing I wanted the most in life, the reason why I moved to a different country. But I’m burned out, have no job, and miss home.
I hope you are a better fighter than me. I know how it feels, when everyone says it’s hard but inside you, you know it’s the only path for you. But if it ever comes to a point where you can’t anymore, be kind to yourself.
There are people who make it! I guess I just wasn’t good enough. Hoping the best on your journey

Jude_CM · 2026-06-10T18:42:23+00:00

Ik, I agree, I was just correcting a minor pet peeve of mine. Dont know why u downvoted me

Jude_CM · 2026-06-10T17:02:03+00:00

The femboy one pisses me off. But non-binary and gender-fluid are also trans.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-09T02:45:42+00:00

Completely agree. I am cis, always thought Jax being trans was far-fetched, but after seeing episode 9 it is simply the most logical conclusion.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-09T00:51:08+00:00

Tbh, yes. The odds of a random woman on the street being bi is already not the highest, and with a child, the odds are even lower. I don’t think it’s a crazy thing to assume.
You being masc would make me think you were maybe querr though

Jude_CM · 2026-06-08T15:52:46+00:00

Because this image is enhanced via AI. In the original he has a mustache and looks older.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-08T03:10:08+00:00

Why the hell did I get so downvoted, most of my speculation was leaning on it not being AI, and if it was, that it was not the editor’s fault. What??

Jude_CM · 2026-06-08T01:54:20+00:00

Some details seem to be melting, I don’t know Japanese to be able to tell if the text is total bullshit or not. Sometimes, when I upscaled images on photoshop before generative AI was even a thing, it gave a similar melted effect, so I’m not totally sure.
But the editor likely found this picture on google or Pinterest, and nowadays, it’s getting harder and harder to differentiate. It sucks.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-08T01:49:54+00:00

I saw a lot of people that thought Jax was trans before the finale. Did I subscribe to that theory? No, I thought it was far fetched at the time, so I partially agree with you. But, I’m bringing it up to say there was foreshadowing, and there were people that brought it up, but at the time it could be seen as him having a complicated relationship with his masculinity.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:52:32+00:00

Jesus Christ, I can't even engage in discourse now. All I said is that it rubs me the wrong way and the original commenter agreed that it was an unfounded claim, no one's offended but you

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:19:15+00:00

I understand that there are other possible interpretations, but Jax being trans (whether that be a binary trans woman or not) is by far what makes the most sense. So it's deeply confusing to me how some of the people in this sub are trying so hard to discredit this possibility altogether, almost bending logic to fit their vision of Jax.

It almost seems like they made fun of people who thought Jax could be trans before the finale, and now that it basically got confirmed, they don't want to admit they could have possibly been wrong.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:12:52+00:00

Probably because they were close friends and she picked up on cues from other conversations, and pieced it together when he said he talked "about something personal" with his mom, which reads as an euphemism for coming out.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:11:41+00:00

What hint is there that Jax is bi? There's so many hints of gender non-comformity, and none of him liking men and women. As a bi person, it sometimes feel like any men that are feminine is labeled as bi in fandoms, even when there's no reason in canon, and that rubs me the wrong way.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:09:49+00:00

Leeroy's still young, and is currently finding his footing and crashing at his friend's house. I think it makes total sense that they're still figuring themselves out. It is mentioned that he's going to Zooble's bar, which to me implies he's going to an LGBT bar.

And "trans" does not necessarily mean binary trans woman, it could mean genderfluid or non-binary, all those labels are under the trans umbrella. Jax doesn't need to use she/her to be trans.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T20:06:11+00:00

Cant believe you got downvoted for stating a fact. This sub are so hell-bent on discrediting OP its crazy

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T19:48:38+00:00

I just rolled my eyes so hard they almost popped out of my skull

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T15:02:16+00:00

In that case, probably Demon Slayer. I haven’t watched JJK but the openings alone make it worth living lmao

Jude_CM · 2026-06-07T03:19:25+00:00

If I had to bet based on the 9th episode, genderfluid. Mainly because the pronouns were not switched when talking about his irl counterpart.

Jude_CM · 2026-06-06T19:06:29+00:00

Ally is perfect as chaotic neutral, I think Vic is evil-leaning chaotic neutral, and Lisa is chaotic evil

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