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Sep 23, 2025
Join comedian Eleanor Morton as she hilariously navigates the world of sci-fi and fantasy tropes. Hear her share an amusing tale about actors on set, the impact of iconic films like The Matrix on fashion, and reflect on the attraction to brooding characters. Eleanor critiques the portrayal of women in Harry Potter, bringing up its competitive undertones, while also calling out male writers' biases in character creation. From discussing fingerless gloves to the charm of tomboyism, this conversation is witty and thought-provoking!
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Early Media That Shaped Style
- Eleanor Morton recounts being intimidated by The Matrix's coolness and how Hitchhiker's Guide shaped her sense of quirky space-age style.
- She loved the comedic, offbeat depiction of space that made her want to go to space more than Star Wars did.
Knives As Fictional Competence
- Alice and Eleanor describe how fantasy taught them that carrying knives made characters feel competent and cool in the woods.
- Eleanor admits to owning a Leatherman and repeatedly forgetting a penknife at Westminster security.
Victorian Fashion Inspirations
- Eleanor describes adopting fingerless gloves inspired by Victorian media and even cutting glove fingers off to imitate the look.
- She loved the romanticized idea of being an orphan in Victorian London more than the reality of hardship.
