“The only species on Earth that haven’t attacked me are women”
November 20, 2015 8:35 AM Subscribe
Marwencol: the incredible WWII art project created by a cross-dresser who was beaten up by bigots
Mark Hogancamp was also the subject of a terrific documentary film called Marwencol.
Previously.
Mark Hogancamp was also the subject of a terrific documentary film called Marwencol.
Previously.
“I used to wear these?” he thought. And so, out of curiosity, he tried a pair on. “And that’s all it took,” he says. “One pair of shoes and I was, ‘Oh wow!’”
Memory is a curious thing. You don't have to consciously remember it for things to remain, it seems.
posted by solarion at 9:04 AM on November 20, 2015
Memory is a curious thing. You don't have to consciously remember it for things to remain, it seems.
posted by solarion at 9:04 AM on November 20, 2015
Memory is a curious thing. You don't have to consciously remember it for things to remain, it seems.
RIP Bing Bong.
This was an incredible story. Perhaps the most astonishing thing, for me, was the part where the Twitter jerk actually pulled a mea-culpa and walked it back when confronted with his stupidity, instead of doubling down and shooting for the maximum asshole score, as happens 99.999% of the time.
posted by Atom Eyes at 9:17 AM on November 20, 2015 [6 favorites]
RIP Bing Bong.
This was an incredible story. Perhaps the most astonishing thing, for me, was the part where the Twitter jerk actually pulled a mea-culpa and walked it back when confronted with his stupidity, instead of doubling down and shooting for the maximum asshole score, as happens 99.999% of the time.
posted by Atom Eyes at 9:17 AM on November 20, 2015 [6 favorites]
It had a painstakingly realised bar – the Ruined Stocking Cat Fight Club
I would totally drink at a place called the Ruined Stocking Cat Fight Club, though I might not sit with my back to the door.
posted by Dip Flash at 9:45 AM on November 20, 2015 [4 favorites]
I would totally drink at a place called the Ruined Stocking Cat Fight Club, though I might not sit with my back to the door.
posted by Dip Flash at 9:45 AM on November 20, 2015 [4 favorites]
This was an incredible story. Perhaps the most astonishing thing, for me, was the part where the Twitter jerk actually pulled a mea-culpa and walked it back when confronted with his stupidity, instead of doubling down and shooting for the maximum asshole score, as happens 99.999% of the time.
That struck me as important, too.
Fantastic article, thanks for sharing.
posted by Cpt. The Mango at 9:47 AM on November 20, 2015
That struck me as important, too.
Fantastic article, thanks for sharing.
posted by Cpt. The Mango at 9:47 AM on November 20, 2015
Different sex is not a different species.
Well, yeah, and I doubt he's literally compiled a comprehensive list of all the animals in the world—dogs, cats, raccoons, elephants—that have been mean to him. It's just an off-the-cuff comment by a regular joe during the course of a likely uncomfortable interview. And from context, I think his meaning is clear. Probably best not to parse every word for scientific accuracy.
posted by Atom Eyes at 9:52 AM on November 20, 2015 [10 favorites]
Well, yeah, and I doubt he's literally compiled a comprehensive list of all the animals in the world—dogs, cats, raccoons, elephants—that have been mean to him. It's just an off-the-cuff comment by a regular joe during the course of a likely uncomfortable interview. And from context, I think his meaning is clear. Probably best not to parse every word for scientific accuracy.
posted by Atom Eyes at 9:52 AM on November 20, 2015 [10 favorites]
Amazing story, amazing artist, and art, and man. Wow. Thank you for the post.
posted by rtha at 10:13 AM on November 20, 2015
posted by rtha at 10:13 AM on November 20, 2015
Great piece on Snap Judgement on the artist here.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:28 AM on November 20, 2015
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:28 AM on November 20, 2015
For some brain-crossed reason, I thought this was going to be about Claude Cahun.
posted by klangklangston at 10:28 AM on November 20, 2015
posted by klangklangston at 10:28 AM on November 20, 2015
This is fascinating. Thanks so much for posting this article. The documentary looks interesting, too.
posted by zarq at 10:29 AM on November 20, 2015
posted by zarq at 10:29 AM on November 20, 2015
Different sex is not a different species.
Funny that you jumped to that because I jumped to "He's been attacked by whales?! And koalas?! And cobras?!"
posted by LizBoBiz at 11:22 AM on November 20, 2015 [1 favorite]
Funny that you jumped to that because I jumped to "He's been attacked by whales?! And koalas?! And cobras?!"
posted by LizBoBiz at 11:22 AM on November 20, 2015 [1 favorite]
I don't know why we're riding an off-the-cuff remark from a man with traumatic brain injury so hard. It feels awfully mean.
posted by rtha at 12:01 PM on November 20, 2015 [13 favorites]
posted by rtha at 12:01 PM on November 20, 2015 [13 favorites]
Agreed, rtha. Maybe we could discuss how fucking fantastic the documentary is, and where it can be found now that Netflix and Amazon no longer offer it.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 2:34 PM on November 20, 2015
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 2:34 PM on November 20, 2015
Today is the Transgender Day of Rememberence. I'm very glad he is not somebody we can only remember now.
posted by Ursula Hitler at 4:47 PM on November 20, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by Ursula Hitler at 4:47 PM on November 20, 2015 [3 favorites]
It's streaming on Fandor and SundanceNow Doc Club.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 6:03 PM on November 20, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 6:03 PM on November 20, 2015 [1 favorite]
Maybe we could discuss how fucking fantastic the documentary is
It is.
I watched it twice in one sitting.
posted by Mezentian at 7:34 PM on November 21, 2015
It is.
I watched it twice in one sitting.
posted by Mezentian at 7:34 PM on November 21, 2015
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