The Comment Section Show with Brittany Broski

Introduction

• Host: Drew
• Guest: Brittany Broski, known for her internet personality and as the original "Kombucha Girl."
• Both hosts share similar "villain origin stories" of being fired and becoming internet personalities.

Discussion on Male and Female Gaze

Understanding the Male Gaze

• Male gaze often determines women's worth.
• Historically, media has often portrayed men as viewing women as objects.
• Men often see women through a sexualized lens, even in non-sexual contexts.

Female Gaze

• Female gaze is less discussed but important.
• It involves seeing women as art and appreciating their divine qualities.
• It’s a perspective free from the influence of wanting to be attractive to men.

Examples in Media

• Male Gaze: Characters like Thor are written with male ideals in mind.
• Female Gaze: Characters like Loki appeal more to female sensibilities.

Personal Experiences

• Both hosts reflect on their personal experiences with the male gaze in school and fashion.
• Dress codes often target women more than men.
• Experience of dressing for comfort versus dressing to avoid unwanted attention.

Humor and Internet Culture

• Brittany discusses her past with Wattpad and fanfiction.
• Both hosts share humorous takes on teenage fashion and how it reflects the male gaze.
• The male gaze is contrasted with the genuine connections women seek.

Favorite Disney and Pop Culture References

• Drew's favorite Disney movie: "Aladdin."
• Brittany's favorite Disney movie: "Ratatouille."
• Both hosts connect over their love for pop culture and its influence.

Astrology and Personality Discussion

• Drew: Virgo with a Taurus boyfriend.
• Brittany: Taurus.
• Discussion on how astrology defines their personalities and experiences.

The Comment Section Segment

• Drew describes her method of critiquing tagged videos with humor.
• Examples of videos critiqued: workplace objectification, dress codes.

Closing and Promotions

• Drew thanks Brittany and promotes Brittany's podcast "Violating Community Guidelines."
• Encourages audience to follow both hosts on social media.
• Reminder to subscribe to the Comment Section Show for more content.

Key Takeaways

• The male and female gazes influence how society views individuals, especially women.
• Humor and shared experiences are powerful tools in discussing these themes.
• Pop culture, astrology, and personal experiences provide lenses to explore these social dynamics.