Witchy Shit

Body hair is such an interesting subject - specifically for woman

I have a bugbear - something that ruins a lot of films for me . . . it's factually inaccurate pubic hair.

Let me give you 2 examples that I've seen just recently.

Firstly, Felicity Jones as Erzsebet in the Brutalist. She's a disabled woman who has fled nazi Germany to America. A serious, dark haired woman who wears high necked shirts and cardigans. - Yet when she takes a bath there is not a shred of hair on her armpits.

Saoirse Ronan as Rona in the The Outrun. A young woman who is overcoming alcoholism by living alone in a remote Scottish croft. - She takes a swim in the cold sea in her high waisted swimming costume and there is not even a sniff of pube poking out anywhere.

This is, in no way, a criticism of the actresses or their appearances.

This IS a criticism of the film industry though, and society in general I guess - while we're at it.

I think Rona would have had a generous smattering of pubes, armpit hairs and many small mystery bruises on her legs. Erzsebet would have had thick armpit hair and maybe a few stray nipple hairs too.

It felt kind of emotive for me drawing my darling Flashers (both of them). It felt a little exposing to be honest. As a woman and the proud owner of a full retro bush obviously (I hope that's obvious (you know - from my vibe)). I wasn't sure whether it was more of the same - faceless women exposing themselves - but I decided not to worry. I like them, I think they're defiant and rude and nicely hairy. Perfect.