James Bond gets the white girls, seemingly with hardly any effort at all.
Bond represents an archetype for men to achieve. He's the pinnacle of masculinity in many ways, and it's something that men SHOULD strive to become (even though they can't). He's an inspiring figure, much like Superman. They represent cultural archetypes for hope.
Bond would be the opposite of the dopey under achiever.
And what did the dopey under-archiever do to win over or earn the love of the hot chick? With Peter, it was a combination of things... his wits, his determination, his loyalty, his dedication, and also his self-awareness. He was self-deprecating while also being snarky and witty. The complexity of his relationship with Mary Jane always hinged on those layers of his personality and how it contrasted with Mary Jane's. At the same time, his vulnerability and quirky sense of confidence is something in lore that always attracted Mary Jane to Peter.
It was a case of: if you work hard, put in the time, even when the world works against you, you can still etch out a win. There was no overwrought contrivance in Peter's victories, which were essential in making him seem relatable. He didn't just bag the hot girl just because. Opposite of James Bond, Peter had to work for it.
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Ranb (9595)
a year ago
Bond does not inspire me.
So if a man or boy who you feel is undeserving attracts the attention of an attractive female, it offends you? Sounds like the same kind of talk I see from incels online.
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cyguration (3951)
a year ago
So if a man or boy who you feel is undeserving attracts the attention of an attractive female, it offends you?
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"With Peter, it was a combination of things... his wits, his determination, his loyalty, his dedication, and also his self-awareness. He was self-deprecating while also being snarky and witty. The complexity of his relationship with Mary Jane always hinged on those layers of his personality and how it contrasted with Mary Jane's. At the same time, his vulnerability and quirky sense of confidence is something in lore that always attracted Mary Jane to Peter.
It was a case of: if you work hard, put in the time, even when the world works against you, you can still etch out a win. There was no overwrought contrivance in Peter's victories, which were essential in making him seem relatable. He didn't just bag the hot girl just because. Opposite of James Bond, Peter had to work for it."
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