A visiting scholar at the University of Arizona claimed he identifies as a hippopotamus in a recently published article in an academic journal. Writing in the Journal of Theoretical Humanities, University of Arizona visiting scholar Florentin Félix Morin argued that his hippo alter-ego has allowed him to navigate the world free from the constraints that “govern human bodies.” This article explores the formation of a tranimal, hippopotamus alter-ego. Confronting transgender with transpecies, the author claims that his hippopotamus “identity” allowed him to (verbally) escape, all at once, several sets of categorization that govern human bodies (“gender,” “sexuality,” age). He starts with an account of how his metaphorical hippo-self is collectively produced and performed, distinguishing the subjective, the intersubjective and the social. The article then investigates the politics of equating transgender and transpecies, critically examining the question of the inclusion of “xenogenders” in the trans political movement. In the article, Morin claims that while he understands that he is not actually a hippopotamus, his theoretical exercise of being transspecies, or “tranimal,” provided him comfort as he came to terms with his real-life transgenderism. “I do strongly love when my friends call me ‘hippo,’ refer to my ‘paws’ and pretend that they see no difference between me and one of my stuffed hippopotamuses, except that I’m a little bigger than most of them,” Morin writes. “In a surprising, sometimes overwhelming way I find comfort in this collectively performed animal identity.” “I find comfort in this collectively performed animal identity,” Morin continues. “Let me put it this way: something about being a hippo makes me feel cute, confident, sexy, and safe. I discovered that another self was available for me: being a hippo means that I don’t have to be a boy or a girl, a child or an adult, normal or strange.” On the University of Arizona’s website, Morin is touted as an exciting addition to the institution’s LGBT Studies program. Florentin Félix Morin is a French student who just started his PhD this year at Université Paris 8. He works at the intersection of Trans Studies and Animal Studies, focusing on tranimal body modifications, practices and subjectivities. He is beyond excited to be in Tucson for the Spring semester, benefit from all the department’s and the Institute’s activities, conduct fieldwork in the US, and meet everyone! (He uses the name ‘Felix’ in English.)
They misspelled crazy in this article. Oh wait, I'm being insensitive here. If he wants to identify as a hippo, he can do that. I wonder how much this guy weighs?
Not sure but I think Hippos are one of if not the most dangerous animal on the planet when it comes to human fatalities
This is why I support cutting some funding to higher education. The LGBT department is touting this addition to their department and it's someone who is in year 1 of their phd at a different university.
We've seen what crazy unhinged libs can do, I guess I wouldn't poke hippo with a stick and chant "Trump, Trump, Trump"
The funding the US is legitimately obligated to make is to the 5 service academies...after that the Feds need to look at everything for possible cuts. If the States want these HUMONGOUS STATE Uni scams let them pay for it.. Hearing from a friend who works in higher ed in PA that several State-owned , after lavish spending on campus buildings & plants and salaries, are bordering on BANKRUPTCY or face severe financial situations... It's possible you know.............Stanky Sanders' wife bankrupted a college. That's a surprise ain't it?
Liberals can't complete a thought wo the R word...... When rattled and know they've been crushed....it's their version of taking the ball and bat and running home to mommy.
I'm a racist because I'm asking you to provide data. Because you don't like the statistics, you conveniently throw out the worst racist. Do a little research, and you'll find the answer. Not only are you weird, but you are actually stupid.
Canadakatz . So what are you then ? I know . Just another loser , hate spreading , troble maker the minute your'e proven wrong . If it doesn't fit you .... Hate . Good reasoning .
And Ramadong rolls along with at least 30 slaughters thus far . Gotta love those .... Ya know Muslims . You Gotta love them . Or else !!!
You're right Was thinking old school RACISM....thanks for the clarity But you got it... Wanted to put that pic out of Jan with: RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA for TDS crowd.