Happy Pride month, folks.
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I know the "attack helicopter" bit is a transphobic trope, but given how hard those fans are probably working, I think this computer might actually identify as one.
(If this comment is offensive I can remove it/mod can obviously remove it
not trying to be a dick!)
As a trans person all I can say is:
lmao
(I love making jokes out of transphobia)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like it can also be a good way to potentially start reclaiming the discourse
No worries. I'm far from offended since I have no idea what "attack helicopter" means in a transphobic sense XD
It was a meme that originated from this copypasta, although it's apparently unclear where it came from:
"I sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter. Ever since I was a boy I dreamed of soaring over the oilfields dropping hot sticky loads on disgusting foreigners. People say to me that a person being a helicopter is Impossible and I'm fucking removed but I don't care, I'm beautiful. I'm having a plastic surgeon install rotary blades, 30 mm cannons and AMG-114 Hellfire missiles on my body. From now on I want you guys to call me "Apache" and respect my right to kill from above and kill needlessly. If you can't accept me you're a heliphobe and need to check your vehicle privilege. Thank you for being so understanding."
This could be interpreted as belittling the efforts and courage of those who do acknowledge themselves, like "oh if you're a woman then I'm a fucking attack helicopter" or something like that. I've never seen it as anything but a meme.
Ah, thanks for the context. I think I've only come across that copypasta one other time, but it was a long while ago.
In short, transphobes see being trans as so laughably stupid that they "identify as an attack helicopter"
Anyway, I like to find ways to include the flags of communities I'm part of within the thread count I have (used to be 8, now it's 16) and it's a fun challenge
Neat! The flag/core count part, not the transphobia part. Transphobia will never be cool.