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She emphasized that at the time, the culture had not fully embraced certain archetypes associated with femininity—like the “bimbo”—as feminist symbols. Only in recent years have TikTok and other social media platforms helped elevate the idea that traits traditionally deemed superficial or “feminine” can be recontextualized as symbols of empowerment.

The Myth of the Feminist Bimbo

Cody elaborated on the emergence of the “bimbo” as a feminist archetype, describing a subculture of content creators who adopt the stereotypical “pink, blonde, fake-titted” aesthetic while subverting male expectations:

“These self-proclaimed bimbos are using the bimbo aesthetic of pink and blonde and fakery to appeal to male gays’ desires but are also book-smart and subverting expectations.”