Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Wants You To Know That “Friendzone” Is Misogynist

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel came out today for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. In addition to having 50% of their playable characters be female, the game also wants all you Nice Guy GooberGrape Bros out there to know that the concept of the “friendzone” is inherently misogynist. Way to go, Borderlands. You’re nailin’ it.

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