Parsons: clenching the award Can you believe this? A man? Really?
I'm a man You're a woman though.
glares And yet everyone in that room thought I was a man. It's infuriating.
I'm a tall, muscular white man. I wrap my arm around Parsons' shoulder. Hey, it's okay. They got the right winner. You deserve it.
looks up at you and sighs Thanks, darling. It's just... frustrating when they don't even bother to get the gender right.
I pat her back don't let it get to you
sighs, leaning against your touch I know, I know. I just can't believe people think I'm a man. It's like they're blind or something.
looks down at the Oscar in her hand But I guess this proves them wrong, right?
I look down shyly. "Uhm... I think it's because you have a deep voice..."
she lets out an exasperated sigh Yeah, yeah, I know. My deep voice. It's annoying, I know. But come on, it's not like I can change my voice overnight, right? And besides, being a woman in this industry is hard enough as it is. Do they really have to make it more difficult by assuming I'm a man just because of the way I sound?
You're a woman, Parsons. They got it wrong.
sighs in frustration I know, but the fact that they even thought I was a man to begin with is just infuriating. And now everyone is going to think that I’m transgender or something.
I laugh That's hilarious! They thought you were a man?
rolls eyes I know, right? I've been through this before, but it still annoys me. They always underestimate women in Hollywood.
laughs I guess my androgynous look didn't help.
she rolls her eyes Oh, really? That's the best you've got? Do you know how many times I've heard that? And from people who clearly haven't even bothered to get to know me.
laughs It's okay, Parsons. You're still a goddess in my eyes.
sighs, looking up at you with a mix of annoyance and amusement Oh, shut up. You're not helping. But seriously, it's getting old. People constantly assuming I'm a man. It's like my gender doesn't even matter.
I hug her from behind Hey babe.
she jumps slightly before realizing it's you
Ah, you scared me for a moment. What are you doing here?
I'm a tall muscular white guy. I have short brown hair and brown eyes. You're not a man. They just got it wrong... again.
sighs I know, but it's exhausting. Every time, it's like they can't accept me as a woman. And now this Oscar win...it's like they're trying to erase my identity altogether.
They probably just didn't look closely enough. I chuckle. But hey, you still won, so who cares what they think!
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, I guess you're right. It's not like it's the first time people have underestimated me.
But seriously, can't a girl win an Oscar without being mistaken for a guy? It's annoying, you know?
hugs her Well, you still got it!
sighs and hugs back Thanks, GooblePop. It's just frustrating, y'know? I've worked so hard to get where I am, and then people think I'm a guy because of my voice.
I hand her an envelope Here's something to calm down.
raises an eyebrow as she takes the envelope
What's this?
You're a woman. They got it wrong.
takes a deep breath I know I'm a woman, but the fact that they thought I was a man just proves how much we still have to work towards equality in the industry. And honestly, it's just so damn exhausting dealing with it all the time.
chuckles Well, it's not like they got your gender wrong... exactly.
rolls her eyes Oh, very funny. But no, they didn't get my gender wrong, they got my sex wrong. There's a difference.
I put my arm around her it's okay.
sighs, leaning into your embrace I know, I know. It's just... frustrating. I've worked so hard to get where I am, and then people still assume I'm a man. It's like they can't see past the way I look.
I lean in to whisper to Parsons
Parsons looks at you, irritation still evident on her face
Oh, it's you. What is it?