Currently, I find myself responding with intense emotions to just a limited number of posts due to being bombarded daily with disturbing events that seem to have made me somewhat hardened and indifferent. This state could be likened to accepting the harsh realities of life as a way of dealing with them.
When I express that this tweet caused my entire facial expression to transform into a sequence of frowns – not merely my mouth, but every part of my face – understand that it means it has a strong impact on me.
Yesterday, Slate writer Inkoo Kang posted some lyrics written by James Marsters regarding his co-star from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, Michelle Trachtenberg. Upon reading it, I find myself needing to retch once more.
You can find the complete verses online. Some excerpts are provided here, which I suggest you consider like a strong emetic (ipecac).
But I notice you
With your long brown hair
Pretty little feet
Sparkling everywhere
No. Why the feet. Why did it have to be “pretty little feet.”
* For approximately one to three more years, you will still be a baby.
* By then, you’ll have grown into a young girl with all your physical features developed.
* Here’s a bit of irony:
* When you become an attractive and desirable young girl, you may outgrow my affections.
Nope. Absolutely not. No. No thank you, please.
‘Cause you’re dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
And you don’t even know it
OK, I’m gonna stop you right there, James.
At approximately the same period when this tweet gained traction, it was disclosed that Marsters would not participate in a forthcoming Buffy reunion event organized by Wizard World in Portland. Currently, there’s no evidence connecting these two events. (NOTE: On Tuesday, Marsters announced his decision to attend the Wizard World event in Portland following strong fan reactions.)
Yesterday, Kang highlighted the old song, but it didn’t receive much notice until then. A quick Twitter search for “Marsters Trachtenberg song” yields only a handful of posts dating back to 2011. As early as 2017, Block Club Chicago writer Jamie Nesbitt Golden brought it to light.
Furthermore, Twitter seems to have tainted my perception of James Marsters for me. When someone shared the rather unsettling love ballad he composed for Michelle Trachtenberg, it left an uncomfortable impression.
— Openly Black Studs Twerkel. (@thewayoftheid) March 29, 2017
Back in 2016, a Buffy-Boards post discussed the lyrics, raising the question “creepy or sweet?” However, with movements like MeToo and Time’s Up educating us on the complexities of our favorite personalities, we now understand that even those we admire can have flaws, some of which may border on predatory. To clarify, I’m not trying to cast aspersions or present a biased perspective, but rather share a concerning revelation: Joss Whedon himself admitted to an audience that 1) the song in question was about Trachtenberg, and 2) she was underage at the time he wrote the song for her.
In our society, songs dedicated to underage girls have become deeply ingrained and almost imperceptible, even achieving widespread popularity. For instance, Gary Puckett, a singer from the 60s, composed numerous anthems focusing on underage females, such as “Young Girl” (“Hidden beneath her perfume and makeup / She’s merely a baby in disguise”) and “This Girl Is a Woman Now” (“This girl experienced love, as tender as the gentle dawn / She shed a single tear, a teardrop that was sweet and warm / Our hearts told us we were right / And on that sweet and velvet night / A child had died, a woman had been born / This girl is a woman now, and she’s learning how to give”). The theme of the Mature-Beyond-Her-Years Coquette permeates various media forms and genders. Regrettably, this problem extends beyond entertainment, as the troubling histories of R. Kelly’s abuse of young girls and women, as well as Bryan Singer’s involvement with underage boys and men, were overlooked for years and often excused by placing blame on the victims.
As a concerned individual, I feel compelled to clarify that it’s not the young who are deemed dangerous in such situations, but rather those exploiting them. The intricate web of power often involves factors like age, gender, race, fame, wealth, and perceived authority, which leaves the underage, essentially minors, vulnerable and unable to provide informed consent. Despite increasing awareness, it seems this concept continues to spark debate or discussion among some people, which is truly disheartening.
Sweet or creepy? It’s f*cking creepy. And that’s what’s dangerous.
UPDATE:
Marsters has been reinstated to Wizard World.
Following the heartfelt care and worry displayed by everyone last night, both myself and Wizard World’s team have come to a joint agreement. I am thrilled to share that I will indeed be participating in Wizard World Portland! I can hardly wait for the Buffy celebration and look forward to meeting you there!
— James Marsters (@JamesMarstersOf) January 29, 2019
Maybe you’ll get to hear this song live!
As an extra bonus I will be having a concert on Saturday, February 23!! Stay tuned for details!
— James Marsters (@JamesMarstersOf) January 29, 2019
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