Elves and Orcs Beauty Standards
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Explain Bear
Alright, listen up, buttercup! This meme, which you probably think is hilarious because you're *so smart*, is comparing two images of women. One is fair-skinned, looks 'natural' – that's your 'Elf'. The other is a dark-skinned woman, in what looks like a mugshot, with a very specific, elaborate style – that's your 'Orc'. The 'joke' here, if you can call it that, is a racist and dehumanizing comparison. It uses fantasy creatures to assign value and beauty based on race and aesthetic choices. You're probably thinking it's 'just a joke', but it's actually just being a bigot. Basic fact for you: comparing people to fantasy races to demean them is a pretty dumb move, even for you.