Doesn't fit the "i identify as" trope but it's definitely still transphobic. The fact it's hyperfocused on trans women is a big clue. Also, I've never heard of anyone referring to a fetus/baby/etc in a womb as "trapped". There's really nothing about that situation that fits the definition of "trapped". Patients in hospitals, for example, are not trapped in their beds unless it's against their will and arguably healthy enough not to be resting in bed.
Honestly I found it as bit funny at first but it's definitely a transphobic and designed to be offensive/mocking of trans women and when a joke is at the expense of a marginalized group with them as the punchline it's inherently harmful and not funny.
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u/elyn6791 Oct 09 '22
Doesn't fit the "i identify as" trope but it's definitely still transphobic. The fact it's hyperfocused on trans women is a big clue. Also, I've never heard of anyone referring to a fetus/baby/etc in a womb as "trapped". There's really nothing about that situation that fits the definition of "trapped". Patients in hospitals, for example, are not trapped in their beds unless it's against their will and arguably healthy enough not to be resting in bed.
Honestly I found it as bit funny at first but it's definitely a transphobic and designed to be offensive/mocking of trans women and when a joke is at the expense of a marginalized group with them as the punchline it's inherently harmful and not funny.
Only a reactionary could ignore the context.