This is a very cool idea. A 'standardization' of sorts regarding the general classification of the transgendered. i don't know if it would cover everybody, or if YOUR particular nuance is listed... but it is an interesting concept and a thorough attempt.
Another stolen and re-blogged post... but i had to share it. Would sooo love to hear what you think, how you placed. My own summary is at the end.
(( Stolen from: Zara Kane - please check out her Tumbler.. its cool, and then i wont feel so guilty about re-blogging her content, hehehe))
So.. self analysis.... i'm definitely a 1.... mostly a 2 (but definitely into the gay sex, hehe).... and kinda an 8 in spirit. so my score: 1/2/8
Another stolen and re-blogged post... but i had to share it. Would sooo love to hear what you think, how you placed. My own summary is at the end.
The way I see it, there are
10 different types of Tgirl. The term “Transgender” is a pretty broad
spectrum….this is how I see it!
(opinion only :P)
1) The Closet Crossdresser - Without a doubt, the
most numerous and common category. In fact, even if you think you’ve
never met a Tgirl in real life, you’ve probably met plenty of these, and
just dont know it. It could be anyone….anywhere. Theres probably at
least one in your family. Usually the ones you expect least too!
Typically someone who throws on some girls underwear they found / stole /
got off the internet, and has a quick knuckle-shuffle. Personally I
wouldnt consider this to even register on the Transgender-scale.
2) The Amateur Tranny - Typically identified by
dated / non existent fashion sense, average-at-best makeup skills, and
an identi-kit wig with a center parting (always the most obvious to
spot). I do still have a lot of respect for these people, because lets
face it, pretty much everyone in the Tgirl-spectrum was one of these,
once upon a time, even me. Everyone has to start somewhere. The amateur
tranny is probably “out” to a few friends, and enjoys going out to
gay/tranny bars to get chatted up by “admirers”…..although despite
societies tendency to assume they’re all closet homosexuals…..typically
most are just straight guys with a crossdressing fetish.
3) The Drag Queen - Easy to spot due to trademark
huge unrealistic 80’s hair, quirky or outragously fabulous sense of
“style”, and OTT makeup. Usually acting impossibly gay, and sporting an
ego the size of a house (whether real or just part of their “persona”)
the Drag Queen is usually the life and soul of any party…..and can
usually be found performing Britney covers at gay club cabarets.
Technically speaking, these are some of the most skilled Tgirls when it
comes to the art of “transformation”….they know all the tricks!
4) The “Im not quite sure if I want to transition and be a full time girl” -
Youre probably quite young, maybe 18-25, and have suddenly come across
this crossroads in your life, where you cannot quite make your mind up.
Part of you thinks you should have always been a girl. The other part of
you thinks that maybe this is just a phase, and you’ll grow out of it.
You’re shit scared of telling your parents, and probably debating
whether or not to go to the doctors, and look into taking hormone
therapy. Typically identified by a decent “real-girl” fashion style,
although some can be Jordon-wannabes who took found their way here after
taking the Drag-Queen thing too far and making it part of their actual
personality.
5) The Gay in Disguise - You know the type.
Annoyingly good at looking feminine, probably about 5’6 tall, skinny,
with a HUGE appetite for cock. Kind of like a drag queen, only more
convincing, and with no “persona”….these girls just dress this way to
satisfy their sex drives, by praying on unsuspecting straight guys.
Easily identified by excess fake-tan and long fake nails.
6) The Freak - Every gay bar has one of these.
Typical age 40-50, with possible mental issues. You’ll probably see them
walking around the city-center in the middle of the day, with half a
beard showing, balls hanging out the bottom of a pvc miniskirt, gut
overlapping the waistband and a fur coat. Avoid at all costs.
7) The Young Transsexual - You probably started the
transition when you were about 14….hormone therapy as soon as it was
legal, and you obviously live full-time as a girl. You have good fashion
sense, makeup skills, and chances are, look great as a girl. Probably
at the stage where youre now about to get a job, and having trouble
being hired because of employers being absolute homophobic bastards. I
have a huge amount of respect for anyone in this catagory….going through
the transition whilst at school would be the hardest task in the
world.
8) The “better late than never” Transsexual - Youve
probably lived most of your early life, maybe even been married or had
kids…..and all along you felt like you should have been a woman. Now you
just cant keep it in anymore, and have decided to just go for the
transition. Probably feeling a lot like “Its my life, I have to start living it for me”.
Again, a lot of respect due. If you dont have youth on your side, it
makes things a lot harder. But as the name says….better late than
never.
9) The Alternative Tranny - Usually a step ahead of the Amateur Tranny. Easily
spotted by an androgynous dress sense, as is the norm with goths
anyway, big hair and stompy platform boots. Typically personified by a
hippy-ish attitude, love of all things geeky / computer games / sci-fi,
and qoutes such as “Im not a tranny, im just being myself”.
10) The Stealth Transsexual - The absolute top-end of the Transgender spectrum. This person was born to be a girl…..just
in the wrong body. Typically they transition VERY young, and after all
the hormones/surgery look absolutely amazing. They may have even gone
all the way, and had full sexual-reassignment surgery. Defining
features? For some, what I find most annoying - total detachment from
the Trans-community. They fear being “outed” to the public so badly that
they cut all ties with their former life. Personality-wise, they’re
pretty much completely female in a “normal” way, and harbour none of the
male traits that all of the other categories do.
Where do I fit in? I have no idea. I guess I have parts of #3 and #9…..Im an Alternative-Drag-Queen!
In general this is just a bit of fun….most people wont fit these catagories exactly….but its good to ponder :P
(( Stolen from: Zara Kane - please check out her Tumbler.. its cool, and then i wont feel so guilty about re-blogging her content, hehehe))
So.. self analysis.... i'm definitely a 1.... mostly a 2 (but definitely into the gay sex, hehe).... and kinda an 8 in spirit. so my score: 1/2/8
Definitely a 2 until I purge, then I'm rite back to a 1. Then I go shopping until I'm a 2 again !!
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Deletethe circular life of the unrealized sissy gurl...
oh how i can sympathize!
**kisses & hugs!**
I really enjoy your blog but I have a hard time reading the text.
ReplyDeleteWith your choice of font, font color, and background color for me, it's hard on my eyes. Have you thought about using something else with more of a contrast? Just a thought.
Thanks,
Kc
better hun?
Delete1,2,8 for me too. Wish I had a little more of the 5 in me too! Is that wrong? xxx
ReplyDeletehehe not at all! Truth be told.. i was debating on listing that one myself...
Delete"Annoyingly good at looking feminine, probably about 5’6 tall, skinny, with a HUGE appetite for cock. Kind of like a drag queen, only more convincing, and with no “persona”….these girls just dress this way to satisfy their sex drives, by praying on unsuspecting straight guys."
i WISH i was so good looking that others were annoyed.. but i DO have a voracious appetite (hehehe). i DONT have a persona per say (nicolette is really just me.. but.. honest)... and i would nvr chance tricking a guy... whoa.. thats just dangerous!
I'm definitely a #1 because of my endless shyness *blush*
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