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That’s an interpretation of Goldilocks we don’t see… ever. That is, other than in Bill Willingham‘s comic book series Fables. I’ve just started reading and am not too far past issue seven (from where this panel originates), but from what I can tell, thus far, his Goldilocks is not a character we’re supposed to be rooting for.

In this particular story arc Willingham gives us his take on Orwell’s Animal Farm. Along with satirizing leftist activists, Willingham sneaks in a weak blow to gay marriage, of which he publicly admits to have “problems” with.

Apparently, he subscribes to that one notion that people will start defending inter-species unions following the acceptance of same-sex love. And people will fuck their cats because the forbidden is too tempting, etc.

Raynard (the fox and hero of this scene) is labeled a “bad name” after attacking the rants of an egalitarian. Could it be that Willingham sees himself in the fox and has heard people yell out “homophobe” in his direction? Willingham ignores that within his world of Fables the fairy-tale animals, including Raynard, Goldilocks speaks of are as intellectually aware as humans. Such beings have the undeniable ability to consent to love or to fuck. His satirical jab at gay sex, equating it to sex with non-humans, doesn’t compute in this context.

It’s clear Willingham is only reproaching the idea of inter-species/same-sex relations as ‘unnatural’ and not on the bases of ethics. This is the flawed logic many traditionalists fall into.

Am I reading too much into these three panels? Perhaps. His politics aren’t overbearing throughout; it’s not like I’m going to stop enjoying the series. But he’s too outspoken about his views for me not to snicker every time I notice a slight conservative-leaning in his work.

Before typing out my progressive reactions, my first thought was of admiration for Willingham for being transgressive enough to ingrain this in my mind: the idea of Goldilocks as a famished girl yearning for bear cock.

Can some one please link me to the porn version inevitably featuring Goldilocks in a foursome with three big hairy men? That has to exist. While you’re looking, keep an eye out for the people behind this set of photos:

Veteran HoS readers may remember me posting these back in the day. They’re still a mystery.

Also: Rule 34 – Goldilocks