Season 2, Episode 2, BoJack Horseman: “Yesterdayland”
Bechdel Test: Pass or Fail?
- Are there at least TWO women?
- Diane
- Princess Carolyn
- Wanda Pierce
- Kelsey
- Do they talk to each other?
- Yes!!!!!
- Do they talk about something other than a man?
- Yes again!
Why did it Pass/Fail?
- This episode passes again! Two in a row!! Diane talks with Kelsey again at the set of Secretariat. At first, the conversation was relating to BoJack and his new girlfriend, but after a little bit, it stemmed off and they started to talk about being a celebrity as well as the topic of fame.
Other themes noticed:
- There were a LOT of women in this episode, but a LOT of them were also unnamed and sexualized; they all had super high-pitched voices, faces full of makeup, and all had super provocative clothing on.
- The concept of a relationship after a hookup frightened BoJack; seems to be men that tend to be more afraid of relationships. However, they do end up together, and BoJack gets all excited (and calls her his girlfriend).
- However, BoJack starts to get jealous and overprotective when some guy tries to flirt with Wanda.
- I can’t wait to keep watching these episodes!! So far, 100% of season 2 has passed the Bechel test.
Shared by: Will Kepes
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