My Shadow is Pink | Animated Short Film by Scott Stuart

[@unstableratdog4179]

One of the most important details is that even while the father is wearing the tutu his shadow is still blue. Masculinity and femininity isn’t effected by such meaningless things. His dad will be a man no matter what because that’s who *he* is. Love this short so much.

[@JerrBear81]

IIRC, color coding for gender was reversed pre-1900s. Pink was considered a strong "masculine" color while blue was considered subdued and "feminine". I have to crack a smile every time another guy says they don't want pink because it's a "girly" color. Once upon a time, LOL

[@tearsofagod653]

@@JerrBear81 I had to argue w my grandma bc she said girls can wear any colors and flowers but boys cant wear pink and flowers which is stupid imo

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

kzbin.info/aero/PLqodw7939uHOOIOQk6AuDnrJ6ZwkEEBi8 The kids must not be groomed.

[@JerrBear81]

​@@tearsofagod653 That's a huge double standard on her part

[@tearsofagod653]

@@JerrBear81 REAL

[@Balogh324]

I'm a girl. I identify myself as a girl. I was born as a girl. In my 18 years of living I was always poked for doing "boyish" things: wearing suits, playing video-games, not using, refusing to wear pink make-up etc. It was hurtful as a child, expecially from my family. Why can't just everyone mind their own business?

[@drawgonimate]

Exactly the Same with me... Especially my color Taste I won't forget The day when I was Like 7 years old when my aunt Said To my mother why don't you Just make The room pink. I hate pink lol. My room was yellow these days but nowadays my Wall is blue, I Play Video Games, I played with lego in my childhood And Literally have nightmares Till today when I was forced to Play with Barbie... I Just wanted my lego And cars And whatever I had. Even my VTech Laptop was The "Boy Version" in blue And Till today I'm proud of That. Pink is awful. And I don't have to be lesbian or whatever to Like Boys stuff. I can't even really make friendships with Girls I always were in The Boy group at school. I only have two female friends. I lost my First Boyfriend a few years ago after He Said 2 years later That He is gay Like wtf... My heart was broken forever. I somehow started hating homosexuals And all Just because of him And Had a Lot of Stress And arguing with my graphicdesigner class cause of That. ... I feel sorry I Felt Bad That I never Had The power to get over it and my character got even worse... So since a half year I have my new Boyfriend who understood That all And He is fine with anyone And treat anyone Equal Like His mother told him... I wish I could be more Like him... And it happened, I got better. I still don't understand everything I Watched This Video And all And yeah... Maybe I'm on a right way.... I never Had Something against gays till That happened.... I also had to wear a pink dress when I've finished my school. I can't Walk on Highheels.... This was The worst day ever. I hate dresses I Just want My comfy pants And die😂🙈 sorry for That Long Message but I needed to Put my thoughts in order I guess... That is important

[@bibliosmiia]

@@drawgonimate sorry about your hatred of homosexuals, but we can also be nice, not everyone does that. but you are valid when you say your heart was broken and i see you. yes i agree straight girls can like boyish things the stereotypes are out of control.

[@drawgonimate]

@@bibliosmiia yes agreed. I Know That you can be nice... But Most of The time They are very toxic... That's What I have my Problems with but don't Know a good friend of my Boyfriend is gay And we were This week together in an Workshop. I mean I really Like him years ago I had a lesbian friend too... Of course I CAN Like Them maybe I think too controverse since That or my braincells are Just .. rubbish😂🙈... But lol 90% of my class aren't straight... And because we're a toxic mix of people This mostly is complicated for us all... I don't Know maybe I have made too Bad experiences with homosexuals but as I said. Maybe I'm an asshole in everyones eyes but I actually try to understand Them... I would be Bad If I wouldn't even do That...

[@bibliosmiia]

@@drawgonimate no its fine what you said comes off as a little bit bad but i understand your point of view and am trying to understand it better thanks for clarifying:) have a nice day

[@innusafar9438]

I’m trans ftm but a femboy Yes I will wear all the pink and all the glitter but also have dysphoria from looking like a girl

[@skybluepainter]

I absolutely LOVED when the dad walked in like "yeah, this is happening" and his shadow is like "And we look fabulous"

[@hoxiipoxii56]

ikr it was so wholesome😢

[@Maukiki]

@@hoxiipoxii56 IFinding an ace attorney fan on a video like this gotta be the most normal thing ever lmao

[@hoxiipoxii56]

@@Maukiki Honestly true lmao

[@SirromMorris]

*YESS*

[@cookierunkingdom8553]

“hello son my name is fabulous”

[@e.morillo7713]

I love the fact that the dad’s shadow is literally just dancing and in the background while the dad has the tutu on

[@cartergomez5390]

I haven't gotten that far in the video but I just came here after watching that video about the dad that is fighting the school system for showing this book to his kid and making him do an activity afterward with a bigger kid as part of a buddy system. He didn't even say whey he didn't like it. Don't see anything wrong with it so far. The kid just has a feminine side and there's nothing wrong with that. They are not trying to say he's gay or transexual but he can like pink and girly stuff and still be a heterosexual boy. Parents just assume it's promoting LGBTQ but it's just promoting expression.

[@CircaKirsty]

I’m absolutely bawling over this. As the mother of a little boy who was shamed by extended family for wearing a tutu for his dance concert, this hits home. It was so heartwarming to see this, and my little boy had a huge grin on his face at the end of this. Thank you so much for making this.

[@MxNEWCASTLE]

Every kid deserves to have the people in their life love and accept who they are. I'm sorry that your extended family isn't supportive, but I'm so glad you are. My brother and I were raised with the idea that their aren't "boy toys and girl toys" and that we don't have to wear "girl clothes or boy clothes." If your child is happy and healthy, that's what matters.

[@zackisinthehouse2214]

We need more mom's and dad's like this,, thank you for being a supportive mother to your son! ✨🙏💕

[@Kiib_]

T

[@acutedog162]

@horsie frother what

[@lynnwalshllp9036]

💖💖💖💖💖to you

[@stardustvalley6600]

This is nice, there’s nothing wrong with a male liking “girl” items and a female liking “boy” items. Honestly I think society is putting to much representation in so many things. “Oh this toy is a boy toy.” or “this toy is a girl toy.” Uh no it’s just a toy, same with clothing. You like what you like and there’s nothing wrong with that!

[@BBErinofficial]

ikr like its normal when a girl likes boy stuff but not when a boy likes girl stuff its wierd

[@woshee_real]

Toy Industry is way too interested in teaching kids gambling and toilet humor.

[@otterpxpalt5591]

we gotta get more they toys for the nonbinary peeps out there

[@zstarcatsz]

@@otterpxpalt5591 yeah we just use whatever we like tho lol

[@Princessitaandreita]

Exactly and not only that but then people get really annoying when a boy wants a more feminine thing and the ink a girl like a masculine thing is like standing up for women's right

[@reesf743]

Yo the dad is a straight up boss. The best kind of parent is somebody who doesn't have to understand it to support it when you're different

[@shotalen13]

Huh

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

kzbin.info/aero/PLqodw7939uHOOIOQk6AuDnrJ6ZwkEEBi8 The kids must not be groomed.

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Not the whole point but it's nice

[@inoscopedjfk09]

I'm a male. Always have been. I don't think I've ever had interest in feminine things. I've always liked the overly macho stuff and stereotypical boy things. However this is beautiful. Be who you want to be as long as you aren't hurting others. I think its okay to have an opinion on the subject but really were all the same. Hell, I've cross dressed. As a joke, but still. Being confident in your gender isn't being overly sensitive, its pushing the limits. The dad is a great example. I relate more to the father of course.

[@paulstejskal]

Well said.

[@cradica]

I have cross dressed for Halloween so I had a good excuse. My mom did get mad at me but she was just having a bad day and apologized, she said she new how much I love my waifus.

[@theveganmerman9302]

As a nonbinary individual who was assigned male at birth, and who grew up playing with dolls and wore pink A LOT and loved Barbies I can say with upmost certainty my shadow is pink too 🥺 and this gives me great hope for the future boys who have pink shadows and even girls who may have blue ones 🥺

[@maskttr]

WOOOOO AN AMAB TRANS PERSON I'm sorry but- it's just so rare.

[@eemil1409]

@@maskttr maybe hearing that in youtube or other social medias because there are so many rude and negative people here but it’s not that rare

[@vAmmonite]

@@eemil1409 its rarer than afab enbies

[@rm2915]

@@makesparkzfly trans is an umbrella term, enby is under that umbrella.

[@rm2915]

@@makesparkzfly Being nonbinary does mean you're trans? If you don't identify with your birth $3× then you're trans. This gets tricky when it comes to gender fluidity and other sorts but still.

[@hotdogwater99]

As a trans man who still likes to present themself as feminine, I just felt like this really spoke out to me. Absolutely love this!

[@labyrinthine444]

your username is so meaningful and heartfelt. “Hotdog water” my eyes are streaming just looking at it. so magnificent. so extraordinary. before seeing it i truly felt empty, like a shell. however, that gave me life. thank you, hotdog water, for this emotional journey you’ve taken me on.

[@hotdogwater99]

@@labyrinthine444 I’m glad that such a username like mine was able to allow you to experience such strong emotions. Always happy to help.

[@break_the_galaxy]

That's awesome! I'm also a trans man who prefers to present himself as feminine. Really cool to see someone like me here

[@SmolAnon3]

Same!

[@sundayok2307]

Me too! Iv never met someone like me who was trans but still likes feminine things. I thought there was something wrong with me or something

[@antoinedamphousse6212]

I am a cisgender male that loves women's clothing. I still struggle with the confidence of showing the world who I really am. God watching this movie made me so happy and emotional.

[@RowanWiccae]

it should be a comfort to know that the majority of women's clothing is designed by men. :) cis or otherwise, men are almost always directly involved in women's fashion and women's attire whether it be high fashion on the runway or walmart mini skirts. The contradiction in the world that men can design women's clothing and tell women how they can and cannot dress in society but yet aren't allowed to wear anything but pants and shirts for fear of social ostracization is one that needs to be broken and trashed. Men, cis or otherwise, wear what you wanna wear. Women fought HARD to do exactly that, it's time for men to earn the same rights :)

[@daiyu9502]

Omg i feel the same except im a cis female and i love fancy mens clothing

[@SN-vn6wb]

Take small steps. Piece by piece, you'll get there. ❤

[@SuddenlyAlone69]

Ok but ngl.. little mad that society calls it “women’s clothing” clothes don’t have gender wtf 😭

[@Plerp222]

@@SuddenlyAlone69 he meant feminine and you know it Calm (Even though you are right)

[@gh0stly4ura]

off topic but the way the dad barged into the room with a tutu on is HILARIOUS.

[@kalinadesseaux8011]

I was fully expecting the father to be than antagonist here; instead he's compassionate accepting understanding sensitive *and* brave. What a refreshing change of pace.

[@I_laugh_at_horror_movies]

Same! At the Beginning I couldn't tell rather of he was transphobic or not.

[@SnowconeEpic]

@A bisexual I wish he was

[@shawnbehrens2294]

Why?

[@irenelowe9739]

@@I_laugh_at_horror_movies he isn't trans, he is just into feminine things

[@jesusfollowerswomenministries]

Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. It's not fake news friend, judgement day will happen to each and everyone of us and God is being Merciful by giving us all time to get right with Him because on that day all that will matter is that you were born again by His Holy Spirit and that you had a relationship with Him ( John 3:3, 3:35). on that day God will reveal everything you have said, done, thought about, nothing will be hidden ( Matthew 12:36-37, Luke 8:17, Acts 17:31, John 5:22, Romans 2:5-6, Revelation 20) and your soul will eternally go to Heaven or Hell depending upon your choice on this earth while you were alive and your response to Jesus and His sacrifice ( Romans 5, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 John 5:12). while you are alive, God is calling you and everyone else to repentance (Luke 13:1-5, Acts 17;30, 2 Peter 3:9), He has His hand out offering salvation and forgiveness of sin and redemption to us all while we are alive ( John 3:16-18), get right with God because you only get one life in this life and after you die you get no second chances ( Hebrews 9:27). Believe and repent of your sins and God will forgive you and cleanse you by Jesus blood from all your sins and unrighteousness and then make you born again by His Holy Spirit ( John 3).

[@projecthopesandwich8365]

This is beautiful. My little brother used to love "girly things" like nail polish, makeup, my little pony, etc. Then he started going to school and suppressing that part of him. I really wish he hadn't, and maybe I'll show him this.

[@yaakarkad]

Do it

[@HelloAaugh]

Do it. I'm amab and i never really suppress my more feminine part. Everyone always knew that i liked dolls and i never felt any kind of guilt for that. Also i want to add that my dolls helped me to cope during my low phase i had in 8th grade or so. What i want to say is that you should definitely show this to your brother because maybe if he realizes that he doesn't have to hide his femininity he will get more comfortable with it and also just feel better in general

[@projecthopesandwich8365]

@@HelloAaugh Thank you, I think I will. I miss the smile he would give me when he was showing off his newly painted nails or his My Little Pony plushy.

[@MysteriousPichu]

@@projecthopesandwich8365 please show it to him, I want him to feel comfortable as his own person.

[@FoxiestStarz]

@@MysteriousPichu he probably grew out of it though Not saying he shouldn't. He probably would love playing with toys again and painting his nails But it seems awkward to give a teenager mlp toys and barbie dolls when they already grew outa that stuff things come and things go i guess No shame

[@-soap_]

Can we all agree that dad was absolutely slaying in that tutu

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

kzbin.info/aero/PLqodw7939uHOOIOQk6AuDnrJ6ZwkEEBi8 The kids must not be groomed.

[@lotuseater97]

YUSSSSS

[@thatsimple_simp]

hes g o r g o u s👏✨

[@Regina.6692]

@Viper The kid doesn't have to be trans to like tutus and stuff

[@Satryligts]

YAS

[@justinwescott8125]

40 years old and comfortable in my male body, but man do I fucking love cute ponies. I snuggle/talk to all my ponies and brush their manes and tails regularly.

[@lupefigeroa8672]

I respect and support that 👍

[@lupefigeroa8672]

I'm 28 and I still love watching cartoons

[@1986arivera]

I love how dad's shadow stays blue even after he puts on the skirt. It might mean many things, but to me it says although he does not identify as "pink" he still loves and supports his child's healthy exploration of his identity. And the dad shadow looking fabulous was a great aside... dad being more stoic while his shadow danced in confidence. So well done! He clearly loves his kid and would do anything to help them feel loved.

[@PitXRoxas]

my friend once told me that: “Clothes don’t define your gender, they further validate it” be whoever you want to be, wear whatever you wish, this is your life, make the most of it.

[@SassafrasTee7366]

WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!

[@thewackylab6843]

Got it!!

[@SnowconeEpic]

Bruh

[@shawnbehrens2294]

Uhhh yes they don’t but no that has nothing to do with validity

[@sena_ink]

@@shawnbehrens2294 I think that's up to the individual. I guess the truer statement would be "but they CAN further validate it"

[@fea_ther3826]

As a girl who loved playing with toy trucks and other stereotypical “boy” toys, I can certainly say this was an inspiring story with the greatest message in life. Even if my shadow is Blue, I am still proud that I am a girl with a proud shadow. #BeYou

[@Astrally_Kiki]

✮✦✧👍✧✦✮

[@TinNguyen-rl2xr]

Be you to a extent

[@fea_ther3826]

@@TinNguyen-rl2xr it has no limits-

[@isablame1263]

Same here! I loved jurrasic park and played with Dinosaurs, not to mention wrestling with my brothers. I still identify as female but I can understand how you feel!

[@Bowser14456]

I'm the same! As a kid I loved power rangers and he-man. Not Barbies, although I had a couple.

[@EvanNeedsTherapy]

While this story may not be about trans people, it is about gender and identity versus conformity, and that’s enough for parallels to be drawn if you ask me. I love this, and hope it inspires others to be more accepting, more loving, and more empathetic

[@ReeseMakenzieOlsen]

This is a great example of good parenting. Parents should let their children explore and embrace new things. Just be you. That’s all that matters.

[@freyaedhellen7935]

Hey scott. Im a 30 year old transgender girl. Thanks for making this. It means a lot that something like this exists for kids 💖

[@ShriekingHyperFixator]

You go girl 💖💖💖💖

[@basilbat273]

I just wanna say that your cool

[@Rousella]

Well, we deffinitely support you :]

[@hoxiipoxii56]

slay girl!!

[@oldmerledoq562]

💖

[@orangejuice7295]

i love how the boy and dad still like "girl" things without being trans. i know a lot of times when someone wears clothes of the oposite gender, they can be missgendered as transgender.

[@quinn_pop]

yes yes we love to see it, presentation does not equal identity also nice pfp :’)

[@sunflowersgacha4081]

Or even gay I’ve noticed in my community (gach life/ club) they ALWAYS make the gay ones wear pink frilly dresses or have a demon bad boy uwu which is just horrible cause they are stereotyping people yet say “I SuPPporYtT”

[@Pathfinder-qp1he]

Or gay or lesbian, masc women and fem men can still be straight

[@AzoSBear]

@@dark_wolf1337 yeah but there are feminine men and masculine women

[@mybaconwastaken]

PREACH ✨✨🙌

[@EmptyBox68]

This is so beautiful. My older brother used to love pink things, My Little Pony, female fursonas, so many girly things, and he was always so scared of getting judged. This movie reminds me so much of him, and myself in some ways.

[@aggieledwell]

I love how you see and depict your faults as a parent, because its hard for people to accept their children. As a transgender teen, I think it’s very important to depict that it can be hard for the parent, and it will be , but you can learn to over come it. I really appreciate you showing your faults in this and not just making it look like you were always the best dad ever. Because being able to except that you have faults and over come them, is what makes you the best dad ever

[@clanso7887]

Well said.

[@sunflowersgacha4081]

Mhm! Get it!

[@kosedelious2063]

The video is a bit choppy, especially with changing the background music, but the message itself is beautiful.

[@jlbeeen]

I think that was the point. As someone who has had a lot of gender non-conforming interests, the music really represented the way that you can try something, and feel really good about it, and then someone makes a rude comment, or a parent comes in, and it's jarring emotionally. The music portrayed the emotions accurately in my experience.

[@emperorofthebananaboat4434]

@@jlbeeen I dont k they’re trying to be rude here I’m not trying to either, just pointing that out too Sorry

[@bambootriangle]

The music is choppy exactly because there has to be fun cheerful music when there's something pink and smaller sadder tune when blue. It's brilliant I think!

[@sabinewallis7608]

Thank you, I'm glad someone else noticed how choppy it was

[@kosedelious2063]

@@jlbeeen I assume that this movie was meant for children, so was the book, and children can't really dissect the choices behind the music and art style. While I really like your opinion and thoughts on why it was made that way, I think a smoother version would be more appealing to the younger generations who are used to top quality content.

[@cardcandybon]

This is great for acknowledging how young the thoughts of gender begin and how a parent can create a supportive space. We should not raise our children to be little versions of us, but the best versions of themselves.

[@akitos6413]

Maybe it wouldn't have taken me 30 years to figure out I am a (trans) woman if this existed in my youth. I grew up hiding my feelings and dreams as something both impossible and unwanted. Society told me I was a boy, so I had to be one and no amount of dreaming to be a girl could have changed that... so I thought... It makes me feel a lot better knowing that less and less people have to struggle over decades due to lack of information. I thank you with all my heart to help make this world a better place for individuals like myself!

[@lorilosey6920]

You're still a male, DNA and body structure doesn't change. If you wanna be feminine then fine but stop pretending to be something you will never be!

[@schmo7777]

Your penis proved you were a boy. You always will be a boy. Pretending to be the opposite sex will never fix underlying mental health issues.

[@omp199]

The great thing about being a man or a woman is that there is no "figuring out" involved. None needed. No soul-searching. No struggle. No journey to go on. Your sex is determined long before you are born, and it is constant throughout life. Once you understand and accept that you are the sex that you are born as and that you can't change it, you are freed from all the struggle. You are what you are, and you can just get on with your life.

[@akitos6413]

@@omp199 Nope, thanks, I pass. I am happy for you that this is your answer and that you were born cis, I was not. Just because there was/is no figuring out involved in your life that is not automatically the case for everyone else. I am MUCH happier now that I found out who I really am and nothing that you or others say will change that. Maybe you should just accept that and get on with your life ;)

[@omp199]

@@akitos6413 Have you not understood my comment? There is no such thing as "born cis". Apart from a tiny proportion of true hermaphrodites, everyone is either born male or born female. Whether you were born male or born female, that is just an immutable fact. There is no "figuring out" about that for you any more than there is for anyone else. Facts are facts, whether you accept them or not. So you might as well just accept them.

[@Mikaq420]

As a genderfluid person I loved this and hope that my children would be inspired to express themselves how ever they want by this

[@pescuezoee]

Same

[@AwesomeCrabman]

Unless they voted for the "wrong" president, then you'd send them to hell.

[@d.bangel1252]

As a genderfluid individual and graphic designer I was so excited to finally see your animation ❤ I didn't had the chance to read the book as it doesn't exist in my country so I couldn't wait to see it turned into an animation to enjoy it ❤

[@vjd5171]

There are plenty of readings on KZbin where you can experience it with its original illustrationd

[@reddishcarp1237]

Cringe

[@asura5223]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MusicKitsune]

@@reddishcarp1237 My my you seem to be very annoyed

[@hoxiipoxii56]

@@reddishcarp1237 why are you here then lmao Don't like something? Scroll past it

[@corpsenymph4644]

I adore how the father, so masculine in stature and appearance, didn’t shame his son for what he wore. He was just.. in disbelief, and he just doesn’t know how to communicate with his son about it. But he wants to communicate, because he loves and cares for him, and so he puts on a tutu and the son’s perception of his hyper-masculine character changes. There’s nothing wrong with being hyper-masculine, but I feel the father’s appearance was what the son thinks himself should look like, instead of what he wants to look like.

[@Hades-cs9ql]

This is what parenting your child is about. Helping them thru all the tough parts of life no matter what the personal cost

[@angibolton6300]

Don't be mad if you son likes girl things (or other way around) they are learning who they truly are. LET A KID BE A KID, they are only that age once

[@okamiwon129]

@@MAR-bite1987 You lose the game the moment it starts. If your son is gay or not doesn't depend on what he wears or likes, there isn't a way to prevent your child from being gay, you're just born with it (this is the best rated theory, but what exactly determines sexuality isn't known yet but "girl things" and "boy things" are concepts completely made by society, and biology doesn't give a fuck about society. There will never be a way to prevent homosexuality, and if you try to repress your child's sexuality (or whatever else is in their nature that isn't harmful) they'll either A grow tired and leave you at some point B will not have the courage to do so, living a life of misery and maybe ends themself. Do your child a favor and make them live happily, even if that means going against your religion, one thing is devotion one thing is repression, make sure to be mature enough to distinguish between those two

[@Jroobelucios]

@@MAR-bite1987I respect your religion, but I think it's not fair, as no one chooses to be gay, and it is just who they are. I think it is a bit unfair... But I understand. May you have a wonderful day :)

[@MAR-bite1987]

@@Jroobelucios It's not about unfair actually the reason why majority muslims are homophobic it's because they really scared of wrath of their god as their god says in the islam bible. There was once a first gay city called sodom got destroyed and the gay civillian there also got tortured by firing meteor from the sky and earthquake also is active. And surprisingly sodom is a real place it's located on under or adjacent to the shallow waters south of Al-Lisān, a former peninsula in the central part of the Dead Sea in Israel. Also muslim or even non-muslim student in america who don't wanna change their sexuality are being forced by their school to be gay or if they refuse to they'll no longer have any respect from anyone and even worse thing is they even will be called homophobic just because they refuse to be gay. Also one more thing... Why if somebody tried to burn the america flag it's called free speech but when somebody is tried to burn the LGBTQ+ flag it's called hate speech and discriminatory? So please tell me who is unfair now? The LGBT community or us as anti LGBT? I become anti LGBT it's not because I'm racist but it's the community itself was actually making anyone becomes homophobe by insulting/disrespect anyone who don't wanna contribute to LGBTQ+ so tell me who is the real villain now? I'm glad this isn't discord nor twitter so I don't really care if somebody tried to cyberbullying me or sending hateful replies.

[@vesainthesewer]

​@@MAR-bite1987 Well, don't progressive muslims exist too? Can't you love god and any gay kids you might end up having?

[@MAR-bite1987]

@@vesainthesewer Fried Nuggets.

[@PawStreetProwlers]

I get the impression from many comments that this has to do with gender identity and I won't take it away from those who were inspired by that, because that is part of it. But to me, this touched me and I think will touch more people for any reason at all that they felt ashamed of being different. Plus I still consider myself a brony. Hey, is there anything really wrong with a grown man who would rather watch colorful ponies make friends over a team of super police hunting down drug lords? This is a very relatable animation for pretty much everyone, and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.

[@thechosenegg9340]

That is really cool, I'm so happy you can stand for your interests! Not in the fandom, but it's sad to see the stupid stereotypes about bronies. I think it's really wholesome that you can enjoy a cute cartoon at any age, with any gender!! People are too stuck up with these things.

[@ScottyAnimates]

100% agree as a brony myself Lmao Tbh I just wanna watch magical pony friends go on cute little adventures together. It’s cute. it makes me feel good about myself. screw men gender rules! I’m gonna watch whatever the hell I want and I want to watch magic ponies go on magical friendship quests!

[@thechosenegg9340]

@@ScottyAnimates Eyy, spittin facts here, you go king 👑

[@bye-fi4mo]

@@ScottyAnimates i aspire to be you someday

[@Benfogo.9]

Yes.

[@julielumley7728]

Scott, it is fantastic, my 3 grandaughters, 10, 9 and 5 loved it, and having Grandma's name in the credits, just topped it off. So proud to be a part of the production. 😊

[@ivanhoeluisio7718]

Hi, I'm from Venezuela, a country where the LGBT rights is neutral, now that I'm seeing this short, I love it 😍, being feminine doesn't make you less manly, on the contrary, it makes you stronger, I'm catholic but ain't hateful, being catholic also is to respect and tolerate to others despite the differences. To be a man you have to be authentic ☺

[@fsihfhsifihsfshifhis]

The boxes society draws around what a "girl" likes or what a "boy" likes are so unnecessary. You don't have to feel bad for being "not trans enough" either because you don't like all "girl" stuff or dislike all "boy" stuff or vice versa. Why should any one part of us define everything else about us? Like any of it. Like different stuff on different days. We're not boxes designed by marketing departments, we're all unique individuals.

[@_jelly-yuzi_9713]

I agree, we’re not boxes, we’re individual humans

[@TearsInOurAkitoyaEyes]

Exactly. We are not boxes, or any other creature. We are humans with our own taste

[@ewelun]

Thank you! I always think the same thing. I like some „boyish“ stuff more. But even tho I am not trans, I‘ve felt before like I need to be a boy, if I want to like „boy“ stuff. It is also super annoying that my Father is homophobic. He says that it would be fine if I had a GF but I can‘t believe him. He said it would be fine if hetero People kissed in Public. But for him it wouldn‘t be ok if gay People Kiss in Public and he sometimes makes little comments when I have/do „boyish“ stuff. I want every Human Alien,Animal and God to Know Hetero= Normal, Gay in any way= Normal. If you met someone at the Street and you are: „oh they are cool.“ If they tell you that they aren‘t hetero,cis (which is also normal and NOT bad) then they are the same normal person.

[@voice_0f_reason]

It's all for marketing reasons too. Like, people can use the same things, but companies will make separate things to make more $$ and it's dumb

[@smileo1007]

In our society, they act like being girly is the worst thing a boy can be. Girls can be “Tom boys” or play with “boy toys” but the second a boy does it, there’s something wrong with him (toys shouldn’t even be gendered in the first place)

[@ascotter]

I agree

[@karlamireles8501]

I know I'm not all feminine, but my shadow is still pink, because it is who i am, a girl who likes to act like the boys but loves to be in touch with her feminine side sometimes! I think boys who play with girly items, like baby dolls, is actually awesome, because it means he will learn how to take care of a baby when he becomes a dad himself! Or girls who play sports will learn that it is more a physical thing than a bro thing! But be that as it may, masculine, feminine, or even being androgynous, I think children deserve to express how they want no matter what gender they are! Highly girly, normal girly, tomboyish girly, girly tomboy, soft tomboy, tomboy or even hardcore tomboy, any girl is beautiful! There ought to be these names for the boys, too?! 😊❤♂️♀️

[@_ANGLER]

Really tho

[@catsballs9657]

It's just sexism

[@karlamireles8501]

@@catsballs9657 Sounds like the same thing the people said about racism, and look what happened! 😔

[@EDEmma]

If a scottish man can wear a kilt (which looks like a skirt) and still be badass, I say this is accurate.

[@yeetlydeet8282]

Yassss perry say it

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

What's the difference between a skirt and a kilt?

[@ND-yz5gh]

​@@yesikanarvaez5027Skirt is a general term, kilt is a specific type of skirt

[@crystalinesunshine2927]

Preach it.

[@T-troya]

Yeah, I had a huge identity crisis while accepting my feminine side. There was even a time when it was easier for me to communicate on the Internet, pretending to be a girl so as not to raise questions. it was such strange thoughts, like "if I'm cisgender, why then do I want to act ... like this?". it's good that now I'm older and tired enough of these thoughts to give up on them and live the way I want

[@_kxtty_gamerz1383]

Wait so r u trans

[@T-troya]

@@_kxtty_gamerz1383 No, I'm just a very feminine guy. I feel comfortable in my body, I just had to get used to my behavior.

[@T-troya]

@@Larissa55229 exactly! 🥰

[@johanvandevelde]

Beautiful little film, Scott! Good choice to omit any dialogue or narration, making this a very universal film that can be shown to kids all around the world.

[@sweetcorm]

As a completely regular male person that likes color pink, cute fluffy toys etc. I want to say that this is lovely

[@Bearbear-bear]

You’re lovely

[@pleh_compilations]

You sound awsome but regular male sounds a bit weird! No hate just a tip to say cis or Amab (asigned male at birth) bc now I feel like a fake man ;) You still sound awsome tho!!

[@shamiaasmrgaming1508]

He likes to were pink really is a poofy pants

[@NEOV0]

@@shamiaasmrgaming1508 ???

[@s3lf1shsyan1d3]

@@pleh_compilationsI agree but I feel like it depends on the tone you say it in. Because their comment was nice, I read it in a nice tone where it doesn't seem to stand out and be totally wrong

[@swiggtyswooty]

shout out to the dad for stepping out of his comfort zone to make his kid happy and comfortable, we all need a parent like that

[@Asra_..]

what's great is that this speaks to anyone who struggles with their identity, whether you're just someone who doesn't conform to gender norms or you're a trans person.truly beautiful.

[@clinkedylinkedy1]

Exactly ❤

[@descendantslover7913]

Loved this! What an insightful and beautiful short film. As the parent of a trans teen this brought tears to my eyes, you have captured so much in your book and now this short film. Thankyou for making this 🏳️‍⚧️🌈❤️

[@wintermelonsoup]

thank you for being a supportive parent ❤️❤️

[@saturnisgay69]

tysm for being this supportive ur kid is insanely lucky to have u

[@CourtneyLD27]

As a trans woman, this little story has always made me feel so seen.

[@labyrinthine444]

..it came out 6 days ago though?

[@labyrinthine444]

oh sorry i didn’t realize it has a book too.

[@borderline_sunshine]

I bet you're a beautiful woman!! :0

[@CourtneyLD27]

@@borderline_sunshine I try haha

[@daisym21]

youre a beautiful woman, Courtney

[@edwardelricscoat9117]

As a trans masculine person, I feel this kind of thing in my bones. I don’t conform to all of the gender role assumptions, but that doesn’t change who I am. People are complex and messy. It’s part of what makes humanity amazing. The fear of someone who’s different holds us back-the correct answer is to treat them with love and respect. Thank you for creating stories like this-we need them desperately.

[@waylonjones1752]

Say what

[@mochay2763]

@@waylonjones1752a trans masculine person

[@iggydesisted220]

@@waylonjones1752a trans masculine person is a woman who missed the point of this animation. Which is that girls will always be girls even if they don’t like it. Even if they’re feminine and even if they’re masculine. Even if they like girls or gay men. As a detrans person I learned that after nearly dying in hospital from gender affirmating surgery. Which means I sometimes also say a trans masculine person is a woman who hasn’t found out the hard way that biology will ALWAYS win out. We’re born one se x and will die that se x. You can grow a beard and pretend but you haven’t changed se x. Sometimes it takes nearly dying to fulfil the fantasy to realise the fantasy is no longer protecting us.

[@matt815]

I may be a male and identify as a male (straight male) but you should always respect other people, it's their own life, you yourself can't control on what others do in life, so again since it's their life, they can make their own choices no matter what, watching this a year later and I absolutely loved it!

[@n9cole480]

i love how his father wore the skirt with him despite being a hyper-masculine person himself, encouraging both whatever feminine or masculine things he might enjoy

[@olie3906]

As a trans man who wears makeup, loves pink, and wears “feminine” things. I say my shadow is pink, just like it’s always been.

[@Kamyeatslemons]

@@justabicerrado.5362 Mom and dad dont give you enough attention at home do they?

[@crazylazy4912]

@@justabicerrado.5362 you are one of the reasons why people think the Gacha community is bad

[@Thebigcoffee]

@@crazylazy4912 as a former gacha kid.. Yeah the community is shit sometimes but that's what's expected when majority of them are preteens or little kids

[@absolute_trash7750]

Keep rocking those clothes king

[@monique2358]

@@justabicerrado.5362 stay mad also ratio + dont care about ur opinion + ur an awful person for not letting anyone for being themselves

[@cmthefaerieking]

As a trans male and a fem boy at the same time I can very much say that my shadow was never the color it was supposed to be. I think it’s more of a purple than anything. And you know what? That’s okay. I love my shadow because it shows me who I really am on the inside. Who I can be if I just trust myself enough to try. And I want to be that beautiful shade of purple that I see. Sometimes it isn’t always the same. Sometimes it’s a violet. Sometimes it’s indigo. It fluctuates and changes with my moods and interests as I grow. People in our lives are fleeting. Interpersonal relationships are complicated and messy, and no one is ever going to like every single thing that you do. But your shadow is the deepest, purest part of who you are. And even though that may change and alter itself, it will never leave your side. 💜

[@Akxolo1]

oh my- me too

[@azurimoonnn]

Me too! Being feminine doesn't stop us from being trans! For me I'm a demiboy who's non-binary and male :D. I'm both masc and fem but the fem part doesn't mean I'm a girl. Only you can choose who you want to be :D

[@SnowconeEpic]

@ azurimoonnn reading that just made me lose a lot of braincells :(

[@valeriacastro2746]

​@snowcone sounds you need to educate yourself more :(

[@SnowconeEpic]

@@valeriacastro2746 WTH? Educate myself abou bisexual demigirl? Plz go touch grass

[@RomanDrucker]

I completely stand by the message, express yourself in whichever way you find to be most genuine BUT THE SOUND DESIGN HERE MADE MY EARS BLEED

[@SapphicFoxette]

I relate so much with the boy. He reminds me of myself. 11 Years of my life i had depression because i knew i wasn't a "normal" boy. But almost a 1/2 ago i was finally able to come out and accept myself as a transgender. Great movie, i am definitly going to share it within my friends group and family.

[@ellicheremis]

Hello, I'm from Russia and I'm bi. I realized this in middle school and of course faced criticism from teachers and even parents. Nevertheless, I endured this difficult period, and now I am 19 and I have many good, tolerant friends. I believe that if I succeeded in Russia, then everything will definitely be fine with you! Good luck friend💞🕊 (sorry for the bad English, I don't know the language well)

[@derboe_thebeast6869]

@@ellicheremis woah!! Thats great! I hope you have a great journey throughout your life 💛⭐

[@tt_sallie]

@@ellicheremis I couldn't agree more. Also, from what I can tell as a native American English speaker, your English is near if not perfect.

[@ellicheremis]

@Eerie I know what you mean! I also had a period for a long time when I could not fall in love. In truth, I am not in love now, but I no longer pay attention to it. I know it will pass with time and I don't care how long it takes. I am not childfree, I want a family, have a child, have a loving husband or wife. However, for me at the age of 19 it's too early. Everything will be fine, you just have to wait!

[@ellicheremis]

@Eerie oh my god, after thinking about your words and rethinking something, I realized that maybe I am also a demi, and not bisexual, as I thought before. Damn, I seem to be confused again in my orientation😅

[@AngiePup]

Just a reminder you can still be one gender and act like and like another gender’s stereotypical things. You do not have to change your entire identity. If u want to that’s fine but you can be a guy who looks/acts like a girl or a girl that looks/acts like a guy that’s not illegal

[@KyleBro-flovski]

It's probably illegal somewhere, sadly

[@Orangeyellowgreenblue]

Yeah probably sadly

[@yukiandkanamekuran]

​@@KyleBro-flovski I'm pretty sure it is. In america transphobic laws are being passed in some states. It's sad people can't be themselves.

[@yukiandkanamekuran]

​@@KyleBro-flovski I'm pretty sure it is. In america transphobic laws are being passed in some states. It's sad people can't be themselves.

[@thehavoccultist]

In the US, it’s starting to become illegal

[@dantefray6726]

Hi Scott, there are no words to describe how grateful I am to see a dad support his son like this. It gives me hope that not all childhoods will be like mine was as I’m a transmale. And the final words, “You are loved. Exactly as you are.” Those are words every child needs to hear. Thank you so much.

[@alexSus-mk7dg]

I love the way when the father first enters, his blue shadow looms over him, like if he thinks the his father treated him is how he first thinks, because that's how he thinks is the correct way to think.

[@nkorado]

You're such an amazing person and parent. I'm a 43 gay man that never had the opportunity of having a father figured present in my life. Even that we lived together most part of my life, since he start realising that since very young I was gay, that until he die in February of 2020 that we never had a good relationship. And it's really hard. So, watching you and your son, watching you give him the liberty to be who he wants to be, without question, without pressure, just let him discover from himself... Its just amazing. And really cried a lot watching this short. Hope you all the best... You're guys are simply amazing 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@losingit8745]

Im a trans guy, and always have felt happier being referred to as "dude" or "man". I realized i was trans last summer, but i have always felt that way. I hate when people are not allowed to express themselves.

[@ascotter]

Same thing for me. Still figuring out my gender, I just know that I want top surgery lol

[@kinyacat5919]

I'm happy for you! Though I'm cis male, I'm happy I'm born male without having to experience gender dysphoria (which must be pretty uncomfortable to feel)

[@gregorydery]

Same dude, same

[@azurimoonnn]

me too, we'll get there! I wish you luck on your journey :)

[@Lost_Eclipse]

Same dude, same.

[@bonesonstones1]

😭 This is such a beautiful, encouraging, heartbreaking and heartwarming film, all at the same time. What an amazing project. Thank you for sharing it with us, Scott!

[@Alisa_Nanar]

Its so cute, i really like that this animation says that clothes, colors, etc. doesn't define your gender...we need more reminders like this.

[@Frannces]

As a non-binary person who has a brother who loved Barbies and dresses, this makes me feel so happy.

[@a-wild_chestnut_]

FRANNCES wasn't expecting to find you here :)

[@dawnxtreader7949]

I love reading this book to my preschool class and they’ll be psyched to learn there’s a “movie” to go with it! 💖

[@bonesonstones1]

Thank you for being an amazing and inclusive teacher, your work is so important!

[@_safur_3259]

where I lived gender roles were rlly enforced and it took a long time to get over how much that hurt me as a young non-binary person even kids who stick to their assigned gender have told me how much it hurt them to have to fit into roles they didn't identify with a lot of my male friends tell me about how crying was seen as a weakness and my female friends tell me about how showing any independence was seen as sinful ig what I'm trying to say is that I'm so happy theirs teachers now like you letting kids know that being different is ok

[@mariabria2671]

U shouldn't be teaching children about this bro

[@charlie-yp2oq]

@@mariabria2671 why

[@mariabria2671]

@@charlie-yp2oq Because they will know what it is and try to be like them and end up becoming the species of trans

[@itsbennynow150]

i love how there's a book in the background that says "my shadow is purple" for enby/genderfluid at 7:10 :((((( this short is so sweet!!!

[@quaxlyquixote4003]

It's a teaser for the new book coming out in May.

[@apollo6326]

I thought the book/movie was more about GNC boys than transgender people?

[@quaxlyquixote4003]

@@apollo6326 it is

[@itsbennynow150]

@@apollo6326 thats not at all what im talking about here bro lol

[@apollo6326]

@@itsbennynow150 ok sorry my bad

[@Tkizuka]

The subtle use of light red on both of them when they experience joy. The dad’s eyes and nose turning light red gives me the feeling of pride and true love for his son.

[@phoenixb.c.2079]

I think a lot of people are relating this to just being trans (as in I see comments saying "I'm not trans, but"), and honestly I wish people were open to seeing it as about gender non-conformity in general, including trans people but also including cis people who just don't fit society's standards and that's okay. It doesn't have to be one or the other, it can be open to interpretation.

[@valerieallison8612]

I entirely agree with you, but I would like to note that being trans has nothing to do with GNC. Being trans is not identifying with the gender you were assigned at birth whilst being GNC means not conforming to your gender's expectations. You can be cis and GC, cis and GNC, trans and GC, trans and GNC, all are valid identities.

[@phoenixb.c.2079]

@@valerieallison8612 Yes, which is why I said both trans and cis people can fall under the GNC label in my original post. I agree with you.

[@valerieallison8612]

@@phoenixb.c.2079 K, your wording just made it sound like trans people were a subset of GNC people. Thanks for the clarification.

[@PDD555]

Same here, I'm a non stereotypical person with my gender and that doesn't mean I stop feeling cisgender. There's nothing wrong with that and I hope more persons would understand that. I like making my gender my own way, if that makes sense

[@TeenDream888]

it's such a weird thing in society, one year later, to see how things have shifted. men aren't allowed to be masculine anymore, but they are called trans and gay if they are effeminate. women can't be soft and gentle and girly, they now have to be portrayed as tough and macho. it's like everything has turned on its head. I totally wish the rest of society would stop with the labeling and go back to when people could express themselves without being told they must be trans/gay or anything else.

[@Skilldraw]

Wonderful short. Thank you for this. It's great to see the father who is a "blue shadowed one" being supportive to his son and not antagonizing for a change. That surprised me in a good way. It's nice to let people know that different than the regular story the media usually shows, not every person with blue shadow is against people with pink ones, there are many supporting them :D

[@saltedegg5207]

I love the use of lighting in all of this, it’s so well done and the use of colors is beautiful from a storytelling standpoint and a visual standpoint. Also as a nonbinary individual I really resonate with this and I’m sure others can agree that this is really well portrayed.

[@goosie8207]

This is so beautiful. I wish every kid had a supportive dad like this. He can totally rock a tutu, even though he’s still very manly 😊

[@SamoisyJAlex]

Everyone should just be able to be themselves without being judged... this comic is so heartwarming♡♡

[@monkey6207]

At the same time, why be such a drama llama over a superficial thing like a skirt?

[@PinkPixelProductions]

6:30 LMAO YESSS CAN WE JUST APPRECIATE THE DAD HERE OMG

[@dinobex9923]

With the rock n roll in the background!!! 🤟🤟😝😝😝

[@waneasle]

At first, I was confused as to why they weren't talking but I realised that the video becomes so much more powerful that way since everyone can understand it, regardless of what language they speak! I was a backer of the Kickstarter and it's so amazing to finally be able to see it! Well done! I'm proud to have been able to help bring this to life ❤️❤️

[@R4m3n_N00dI3zz]

I love the fact that the dad just traced in slaying the tutu and his shadow decided to go the extra mile and start dancing over, and in that moment I was like "SLAYYYYY💅💅💅"

[@amanmahato3897]

"My shadow is pink" is a master sentence for expressing the feme side of boy . 👏 Bravo!well done:)

[@soapssie]

When I was a kid, a bunch of little girls my age asked me what my favorite colour was, I said blue, and then they said I wasn't aloud to like that colour because it was a "boys" colour, and even though I'm now nonbinary, I think it's still important we teach that anyone can like anything, whether feminine, masculine, or a mix of both, at the end of the day, they are simply just colours, just clothes, just accessories, they shouldn't dictate what we are capable of, people nowadays STILL get upset over the littles things like boys wanting to paint their nails, it's insanity, we can't keep doing this. Let people be people.

[@Morningstarssssss]

One time when I was young this boy said he liked purple ( I was young so I didn't know any better) I said "Purple is for girls " then he Said "NO purple is for boys and girls" i was shocked bc i did not know that so when i came back home i told my mom she said boys can likr purple to , isnt it just strange that some of us think some colors ore for girls and some for boys

[@hellyhellhound]

this reminds me of a kid i knew (I was friends with his older sister) who always liked disney princesses, having long hair, and wearing skirts and dresses. like literally always, since he was little, and as far as I know he still does and he's probably about 11 or 12 now. I'm really glad he is able to wear and be what makes him happy, instead of what other people think he ought to wear or be.

[@minoc2]

I am a cis gay guy who lived most of my life in a closet, and I have yet to watch this without tears. Ya really have to live from the heart, wherever it goes - it is you. Thank you for making this

[@polishalastor142]

🏳️‍🌈👍

[@mayurasunu]

When I was younger I did feel like a girl, but I didn’t want to be a girl at all. As I grew up and found out about ‘being transgender/transsexual’, I didn’t feel like that either. It took me a while to figure it out, but I am agender, and this animation really makes me happy. Thank you Scott!

[@medicgaming6317]

Please normalize objects and actions being gender-neutral. You can wear dresses and not identify as feminine. You can wear suits and not identify as masculine. The time for telling everyone, "Hey, this is how the world works, and you'd better not question it" is over. The world works differently, and it always has; there was only a grace period for letting things like that run.

[@nova14414]

Exactly! I'm going to use this logic for if I ever have kids. If I have a son and they want to wear a dress or learn how to use make up then awesome! Or if I have a daughter who wants to play sports or play with dinos then cool! I would prefer they lived a life where they could express themselves freely and later on choose who they want to be, than live the way people expect them to. I don't get why people can't understand this concept and instantly think that letting your children grow up and experiment with what they think they define as is wrong. My logic is as long as they are staying safe, then it's fine.

[@tarantulasareterfs]

Doesnt work if you use the "identify" language

[@owlphibiafan]

Exactly! I'm a Non-binary perosn who like to wear suits >:)

[@medicgaming6317]

@@nova14414 I think girls playing sports is relatively normalized by now, seeing as how girls teams in schools go unquestioned and whatnot.

[@fish12ww]

@@owlphibiafanwoah non-binary gang unite

[@_meish_1020]

The part where the dad walks in with the tutu just just made my heart melt 😭😭🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@Silver_the.cat.lady.]

3:55 plot twist the father gets back with a pink bucket of paint

[@krazy_starz]

i dont see what the big deal is when it comes to males wearing dresses skirts or woman wearing suits at theend f the day its just fabric to cover ur body

[@R4ts_]

Exactly. Clothes/fabric do/does not have a gender! ✊

[@allieplaysroblox850]

@@R4ts_ fr

[@woshee_real]

Girls should be wearing jeans and men should be wearing skirts if we are going based on our genitalia.

[@musicyak3471]

As a female who loves to present as masculine, I am actually tearing up over this. I love this

[@user-iw1ql9dp5t]

Tysm for making this. I am genderfluid assigned as female at birth, and this just makes me feel accepted and proud of who I am. And everybody should feel that way too. To feel free to dress how they want. To feel free to be called whatever pronouns and to feel free to be themselves

[@attinabotts8877]

I found this really cute it doesn’t matter what you gender is dress how you want

[@ChiBeanBoi]

Trans guy here- And I’m not ashamed to say that I’m still more feminine when it comes to my style! Just because I want my body to be a male body instead of a female’s doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy stuff that’s considered “girly”! This movie has so many positive vibes, and I stand with the fact that we should be able to embrace whatever style we prefer, REGARDLESS of gender identity

[@NeckTie_Lucifer]

yes!!

[@pfp-underwater]

Enjoy yourself then

[@spruce-ui2eh]

I’ve been struggling with my gender and this comment makes it feel less complicated. “Be whatever fits YOU” is basically what I heard you yell

[@mrpickles-hb6zx]

You're a female forever

[@ChiBeanBoi]

@@mrpickles-hb6zx Nope! I’d like to kindly suggest stopping that right there. You are not me, therefore you cannot decide what my gender identity is. And I choose to accept that I am a feminine guy. :)

[@asharpickle3851]

This is so wholesome, I’m not trans but I support LGBTQA+

[@Hyzenastro_73]

This isn’t about being trans. Boys can like girl stuff and girls can like boy stuff.

[@ToyedTaiyaki]

@@Hyzenastro_73 sorry to rain or your parade but it can be interpreted however it wants to be. As a trans man who very much struggles with my identity, this is very touching for me. The fact that it could touch such a hurt community is amazing. Its not about what its about, its about the message that the film brings.

[@asharpickle3851]

Sorry, I didn’t mean to mix that up lol I will be more mindful

[@ToyedTaiyaki]

@@asharpickle3851 dont apologize for supporting a community that largely needs it mate, at the end of the day you're the one being an ally to hurting people and that guy just has a lot of useless time on their hands kekw.

[@choxomoxxo565]

U know what the most wholesome part abt this is? The dad letting his kid be themself and even making them feel better after being shunned by their classmates even tho he didn't expect his kid to have "a pink shadow"

[@APPU_STAR123]

The dad in that tutu looks 🌟FABULOUS🌟💅

[@annonnist639]

This made me cry, because I'm a Femboy, but still a male, and neither of my parents are supportive at all, infact my dad doesn't even know because i have to hide it from him. And it just makes me wish that all parents and people in general were like this

[@nova14414]

I'm so sorry to hear that.. I hope things will get better someday. Stay safe out there and don't forget you are 100% valid and you matter. ❤

[@Duda-ij9ki]

So sorry about this. Hope you have the patience to tell them that you could wear whatever you want. ❤️

[@EliottClark-mc8or]

#savethefemboys

[@EmeraldEthanMiner]

What the darn didily toot ‘n tart is a femboy?

[@Duda-ij9ki]

@@EmeraldEthanMiner A man who dresses and acts feminine.

[@feeshadrawz]

This video melts my heart. I’m a girl, I don’t believe I’m a boy, but I’ve always been into boy-ish things. Sadly, it’s all stereotyped. Pink is for girls, or blue if for boys, and it annoys me. I can wear cute clothes and wear skirts (hate dresses tho), but doesn’t mean I still can’t like “boy things” as well. I personally love my goth look, and I really want a suit and tie, I also wanna wear eyeliner- but all I know is that you should love whatever feels right to you, not what seems “ordinary” to other people. Love yourself, no one’s stopping you :)

[@ST4RYB0YYT]

I agree with this. My father is always like “oh get this its pink!” Like- rly

[@danielkearney9841]

Scott thankyou to your family for sharing their shaddows. Positive shadows to drown-out the voices of adults who hide behind negative faith instead of embracing their own imaginary friend.

[@Zelt21]

My shadow ain’t pink, or blue, ITS FRICKING RAINBOW

[@dawnxtreader7949]

I got the chance to play this for my preschoolers on a rainy day last week and they loved it! We discussed how there was no words in the animation unlike the story, and I asked how did they know what was happening without words? I was told very matter of factly by one preschooler “uh, because we were watching it!” 😆 They particularly loved when his dad’s shadow got his groove on in his dress 😜 that got them all giggling. Thanks again for creating such a great resource to instigate discussion amongst children about kindness, differences, friendship and belonging. 💖 I’ve preordered My Shadow is Purple and am eagerly awaiting its release (and so is my class!) 💜

[@victoriabell7742]

Beautifully done.. *stands and claps hands until they hurt* whoever needs to read this I am here to stand with you fight with you and for you... Call me your "auntie" I'm hail from North Carolina!! Love you all

[@julefe9195]

Wow did you do this all by yourself? Incredible as a designer i know how many hours it takes 😱 love the character design and movements :)

[@JessicaRosei]

As a girl whose first favorite cartoon was Thomas the Train, I can totally agree on this. Having different interests and likes doesnt define which gender you are, you are the master of yourself. In other means, you can choose whatever you like to be, everything is possible

[@carelessdreamer]

I love that the dad in this is understanding of his kid. He seems only worried about the ridicule his son would face, not actually having problems with it himself. Also, when he busts in with the tutu and rock music ✨

[@irishpotato8701]

As a trans man this really hit him for me bc I’m growing up in a house where my parents deny it as much as possible, but this made me remember that there are people who love me for the real me, mostly my sister bc she’s the only one in my house that actually call me a man, but this is an amazing short film and it really shows that you should love somebody for who they are and not how they dress or what they do

[@jesusfollowerswomenministries]

Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. Jesus who is the one and only true God and Creator came to earth 2000+ years ago to go to the cross to pay our sin debt in full. His sacrifice was sufficient to pay the penalty for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). A created being could not pay the infinite penalty required for sin against an infinite God. Only God could pay such an infinite penalty. Only God could take on the sins of the world (2 Corinthians 5:21), die, and be resurrected, proving His victory over sin and death and that true and only God is JESUS! And He did all that because He loves us and wants to save us and have a relationship with us. JESUS is the only way to Heaven, only He can save us from sin and from hell ( Luke 5:32, John 14, Romans 6:23). Jesus is waiting for you to come to Him, He won't cast you away from Himself if you come to Him. He calls us all to repentance, He loves us and wants to save us. believe and have faith in God then the Holy Spirit will come in and lead you to repent of your sins and God will forgive you of your sins and cleanse you by the blood of Jesus and you'll get born again by His Holy Spirit and have His salvation, you will become a new creation (John 3:3-19). God bless

[@zastroboy]

hey man, I hope you are doing well. just wanted to remind you that you matter and are loved just the way you are. hope you had a great pride month. stay strong 💙💕🤍💕💙

[@ArtfulRaiah]

I support you.

[@ChiBeanBoi]

As a fellow trans guy, sending support your way!

[@Dark_Avocado__thefirst]

@@jesusfollowerswomenministriesNuh uh

[@YoungNanner]

Hey, I see alot of fellow trans folk weighing in on this so I wanna chime in too. This was a very heartwarming animation- we need more supportive parents in stories I swear. I love how this specifically is about someone who is definitely a boy being interested in feminine things rather than a ham-fisted trans coming out allegory. Alot of things focus on trying to think of the trans kids that they miss the fact that supporting the kids that just don't fit the rigid pink and blue molds helps the trans kids just as much (and the gnc and nonbinary kids!) Because the rigid gender molds is what's really hurting people. The world would be a much better place if more people were like this dad in the short film. Being allowed to explore whatever toy or clothes ur into without having to be shoved into the "no you cant you're a boy(/girl)" or "oh you MUST be trans then!" Corners is so so so important especially for the kids who are still growing and learning about themselves and what they like

[@YoungNanner]

I also really enjoyed that the dad never reacts with anger to the boy wanting to wear a tutu, and it seems pretty clear that the only reason he's so nervous which feeds into the boy being nervous is because he really just wants his son to be happy and doesn't want him to be bullied. Especially after he comes in with a tutu of his own

[@Shadowmarktiger]

I love this short film. This should be a good reminder to everyone to not be afraid of living how you choose to live regardless of what society says to us!!!! That and never being afraid of finding your truth and living it proudly!!!!!