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Masters of the Universe: He-Man and Nostagia Bait

Superhero Ethics by TruStory FM

Jun 9, 202662:43TV & Film

He-Man was always camp. The loincloth, the harness, the flexing, the pink tunic, Masters of the Universe was masculinity as WWE spectacle.. The 2026 film knew this, it just couldn’t decide what to do about it. Host Matth...

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