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Odd Representation and Whitewashing on The Fandomentalist

Kylie

Published

April 10, 2017

Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie can’t contain their enthusiasm about representation they didn’t know they needed.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 – Fandom News
20:15 – Random but important representation
44:45 – Adaptational maxim #5 No Whitewashing Allowed

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Kylie

Kylie is a Managing Editor at The Fandomentals on a mission to slay all the tropes. She has a penchant for complex familial dynamics and is easily pleased when authors include in-depth business details.

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