I just recently started watching Gravity Falls and I noticed there are a lot of times masculinity is subtly touched on. This show finds ways to make fun of hyper-masculinity and reject social norms, as well as gender norms.

As a feminist, this is something I really loved when watching the show. When this was originally introduced on the show, I took it literally before I realized what the writers of the show were trying to accomplish.

It surfaced to me the first time on the sixth episode of season 1, "Dipper vs. Masculinity", but here are some times where masculinity is taken on in Gravity Falls.

1. Shaving

Because it's manly if your hair immediately grows back, right?

2. Muscles

The more muscles the better!!

3. Sensitivity

A hard-to-find soft interior is SO manly.

4. Fashion

5. Getting ready

Singing while getting ready is far too girly for a man to do.

6. Monsters

If a man fights this monster and cuts off his head, it'll be the manliest act that does nothing but prove masculinity.

7. Puns

Dippy is just soo feminine. (Mailman .... Male man .. get it?)

8. Emotions

If a man can't smell 'em, they don't exist.

9. Crying over TV

10. Relationships

This show can be too real sometimes with the jokes it makes. If you haven't watched this show yet, you definitely should. It's a kid show that everyone can enjoy, especially if you love making fun of hyper-masculinity!!