A Conversation for Xena: Warrior Princess - The TV Series

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Fragilis - h2g2 Cured My Tabular Obsession

I was glad to read some discussion of the lesbian subtext in Xena. You'll have to excuse my blatant plugging, but I did rather a lot of research into this at one point.

My site covering the basics of lesbian subtext in Xena:
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My essay on the less recognized sex-positive subtext in the show:
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Ormondroyd

Fascinating stuff, and I'm not even a Xena fan! I haven't actually watched the show, but I have a lesbian soccer buddy who is obsessed with Xena. I thought it must be just because Xena was a VERY strong female character in a sexy outfit - but having followed those links, now it all makes sense! smiley - smiley


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Fragilis - h2g2 Cured My Tabular Obsession

I'm glad I could help. smiley - smiley


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Lonnytunes - Winter Is Here

Xena is a gay icon - not just a lesbian icon. There is a difference.

IRL, happily married Lucy Lawless is pregnant with her second child. In New Zealand (she's a New Zealander) she fronts TV commercials promoting breast cancer awareness.


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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

~fronts~ being the operative word...smiley - biggrin


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Lonnytunes - Winter Is Here

The word "happily" is probably contentious smiley - bigeyes


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