Yay for the uplifting, tolerant message.

I would like to comment, however, that this episode has made me question my understanding of the term "gender-fluid". Mo has always been (so far) dressed and styled in a typical feminine fashion. Wigs, clothes, accessories, makeup, everything, The only thing even remotely stereotypically male thing about him is that he seems okay using male pronouns. But does it still apply when everything else about him is pretty clearly leaning towards the feminine side? I though gender fluidity meant mixing what is normally considered feminine and masculine. But perhaps I am mistaken.

Gotta say, also, I really liked how there was a good song variety this episode. The last couple ep. were not very varied in the song department.

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@abtr Here is my understanding. Gender fluid and gender non-conforming are different things. Gender fluid persons can wake up feeling masculine or feminine - either way or anything in between. Gender non-conforming may be someone who just dresses how they want to and is more static in their masculinity or femininity mentally. I think he likes appearing feminine but can absolutely still feel masculine in the inside.

@abtr I think it aims to not being labeled or culturally bound. Mo refers to himself as "he" but also styles himself with tipically feminine looks (and fabulousness!). Like something in between male and female, without being defined by either terms. He's a free soul :)

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