Mattsplaining - Final Fantasy VII

Matt Storrs explains how Final Fantasy 7 provides the framework to be the ideal "male." This includes such characteristics as wearing purple, being 5'7", and having a giant sword. Comedian and expert Joe Bates pushes back on Matt's analysis indicating the complexity of the gameplay and characterization of the much beloved Final Fantasy 7 and the remakes. How the character CId caused a whole generation of kids to pick up smoking. Matt gets called out for his botanist energy. How director Eli Roth chose his name. How going to therapy is often a better option than trying to take over the world. Plus, alpha males and their tendency to have predispositions to their mothers. Plus, how far a big sword and swearing can take you. Learn more:https://linktr.ee/tiagmpod https://linktr.ee/joebatescomedy