Butler's theory essentially comments on the idea of gender being a sustained "performance" perpetuating certain desirable characteristics rather than an infallible label defining who we are. This video is a response to a recent Internet media phenomenon in which people playfully mock what certain groups say. In this particular clip, “Sh*t Guys Don’t Say”, a man exposes his inner femininity by portraying unusual qualities and opposite dialogue from what is commonly expected.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPOXThfB8P0
Start thinking about connections that can be made from this video with Butler’s theory as well as Stone Butch Blues.
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