this video made my day

[liontamer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYaczoJMRhs

For those who don't know, Joss Whedon is the creator of Buffy, the vampire slayer and Firefly. His speech here is the best thing I've seen in awhile.


Igualdad Ya

[lukasahero]

1. BRA-freaking-VO

I love Joss and this is a frickin' awesome speech from a guy who absolutely, truly "gets it".

Thank you, Joss, for your amazing characters and your amazing character.

Thanks, liontamer, for the link. :hi:

Edited to a couple of outstanding quotes:

"the few rare men who understand that recognizing someone else's power does not diminish your own."

In answer to the question "So, why do you write these strong women characters?"

"Why don't you ask a hundred other guys why they don't?"

and

"Because you're still asking me that question."

And finally, "we need equality, kind of now."

Amen Mr. Whedon, amen.

[Scout]

2. you should post this in GD too! excellent, thank you n/t

[DawgHouse]

3. Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing this!