[Ashsleigh]

Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

Is it really transphobia to make a statement of fact in a joking tone? Don't get me wrong, I have no ill will towards Hallie at all, but at what point is 'transphobia' crossing over into a blatant denial of reality? I mean, Hallie does have a dick. Really, the only thing here that rankles me is being friendly with someone and then making a joke behind their back that you know wouldn't be appreciated by them at all.

But it's not just a joke - it's mocking another person's insecurities. And they did it because Hallie's transgender, not because Hallie has a penis. They could've named the skeleton after Zak, Dylan, Tom etc. but they didn't. They specifically chose Hallie, and they specifically chose to give the skeleton a penis, rather than a pair of breasts or a wig.

And even putting aside the argument about whether or not it's transphobic, it's just incredibly immature, really. Christ I mean even just discussing the matter gives me second hand embarrassment.