Be Human

Cailin and I got into a debate today about whether Betty Boop was a strong female character. Cailin's argument seemed to rest mostly on the fact that Betty had big boobs (which she didn't) and a high voice. It was a weak attack, but it speaks to a misconception many people have- Betty was a brainless sexpot.

I think she was forever tainted by her revival as a trashy t-shirt star from the early nineties. I mean, whose image could really withstand this kind of treatment?

Truth is, Betty Boop kicked most cartoon girls asses from her time period. While most of her contemporaries were passive floozies for dudes to rescue or fight over (Olive Oyl sucks,) Betty lived alone, worked at diners, fought for her beliefs and took out villainous dudes with her own guts and brains.


Maybe that was a bad example because Grampy does have to help her out and she does use her sexual charms to reward him. Whatever, it's pretty hilarious. Check out Grampy's torture machine- Outta sight!