It’s got everything–fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles, quotes from that movie you liked as a kid, gender equality. Give it a gander!
Our story begins with Canadian writer Anne ThĂ©riault’s reaction to Time Magazine’s ridiculous list of words to ban, which, if you don’t recall, contains the word “feminist” for some reason.
Having @time include feminist on their words to ban list makes me want to say it even more, like a petulant child. Feminist, FEMINIST.
— Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) November 12, 2014
Like in the Princess Bride when Miracle Max’s wife chases him around yelling, “Humperdink, Humperdink, Humperdiiiiiiiink.”
— Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) November 12, 2014
And then fellow Canadian writer Aaron Wrotkowski realized something.
@anne_theriault I was thinking more, “You could keep using that word Time. I don’t believe it means what you think it means.”
— Aaron Wrotkowski (@AaronWrotkowski) November 12, 2014
@anne_theriault “You mock my feminism!” “Life is feminism, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling you something.” That… worked.
— Aaron Wrotkowski (@AaronWrotkowski) November 12, 2014
And then it pretty much went exactly as you’d expect.
@AaronWrotkowski “HAVE FUN STORMING THE PATRIARCHY” #feministprincessbride
— Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) November 12, 2014
@anne_theriault “You’re trying to kidnap what I’ve rightfully stolen.” – Patriarchy to Feminism #feministprincessbride
— Aaron Wrotkowski (@AaronWrotkowski) November 12, 2014
“I’m not a witch, I’m your social equal. But after what you just said, I’m not sure I even want to be that anymore.” #feministprincessbride
— Letitia Harmon (@letitiaharmon) November 14, 2014
Max: Not what he said! He distinctly said “A quoll pay,” and as we all know, a quoll is an Australian marsupial! #feministprincessbride — David Thomas Moore (@abaddondave) November 14, 2014
YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THIS COLOSSUS, YET HE GAINS! Feminism: I’m carrying three people and he’s got only himself. #feministprincessbride — kim wells (@dandeliondreams) November 14, 2014
“Who smashes the patriarchy?” “Nobody. It lives.” “You mean misogyny wins? Jesus, what’d you read me this thing for?” #feministprincessbride — Lea Grover (@bcmgsupermommy) November 12, 2014
“We were both poisoned. But I spent the last few years building up an immunity to toxic masculinity.” #feministprincessbride — misreading (@miss_reading) November 12, 2014
Humperdink: “Man and wife. SAY MAN AND WIFE!” Impressive Clergyman: “Wait…she changes her identity but you don’t?” #feministprincessbride
— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) November 12, 2014
Dread Pirate Roberts: Good night, Westley. Good work. Sleep well. We’ll defeat the patriarchy in the morning #feministprincessbride — Anne ThĂ©riault (@anne_theriault) November 12, 2014
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