In a short clip about Transformers: Earthspark shared on Libs of TikTok, Nightshade is introduced to Sam, who quickly shares her personal pronoun “she/them”. Sam goes on to express to Nightshade that the world can be a scary place, making it difficult to distinguish between the safe and the unsafe. However, Sam explains that she feels safe with her friends and people who identify as non-binary.
Nightshade, a non-binary character in the Transformers: Earthspark animated series, has been controversial recently. The extraterrestrial robot first appeared in 2022 when the film premiered on Paramount+. However, a short clip featuring Nightshade revealing their pronouns to Sam has gone viral on social media.
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, TikTok’s right-wing Twitter account Libs shared the clip, along with an anti-LGBTQ+ statement in the caption, stating “They’re after your kid.”
Recent episode of children’s show Transformers: EarthSpark. They are chasing your kids. pic.twitter.com/D7TYsP9Sb0
– Lis of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 11, 2023
Nightshade seemed unfamiliar with the concept of non-binary gender identity, prompting Sam to clarify that the concept included individuals who did not explicitly identify as male or female. Sam also took the opportunity to apologize to Nightshade for making assumptions about their gender identity.
However, Nightshade responded positively and said:
“I always know my pronouns feel right, but what a great word for a great experience.”
The inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters using unconventional pronouns in the film was met with objections from the majority of viewers. However, some individuals have raised concerns about a separate issue. They believe that the notion that non-binary individuals or those who use sexist pronouns can make the world a safer place is a dangerous concept, regardless of usage. their pronouns.
latest TRANSFORMERS cartoon. Is this something you want your child to see? pic.twitter.com/VYOF0K7Bsl
— VOCAB MALONE | sorry urban (@VocabMalone) May 4, 2023
What a pity, another brand to boycott.
– Raymond P Manya (@rpmucha23) May 12, 2023
On the other hand, non-binary viewers of Transformers: Earthspark expressed their joy at the film’s introduction of a character to represent them. They praised the franchise for introducing a character that openly and confidently identifies as non-binary, saying it touched their hearts and emphasizing the importance of representation.
This feels uncomfortable and very unnecessary tbh, I have no problem with pronouns or anything but letting it get that attention feels disjointed and weird
– Markus Andrew (@Gigaknotz) May 11, 2023
In addition, a small number of viewers have pointed out that robots have no gender because they are machines and, therefore, neither male nor female.
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