Hyena, Gargoyles
Influence on queer identity: Haircut, lascivious smile
Weightlifting inspiration: Squats, swimmer’s press
Kida, Journey To Atlantis
Influence on queer identity: Look at her
Weightlifting inspiration: Deadlifts
Carmen Sandiego, Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Influence on queer identity: Hair lustrousness, general butch-y swagger, boots
Weightlifting inspiration: Bent-over rows
Queen Beryl, Sailor Moon
Influence on queer identity: Cackling, imperiousness, redheaded deviousness
Weightlifting inspiration: Shoulder presses
The fox version of Robin Hood, Robin Hood
Influence on queer identity: Roguishness
Weightlifting inspiration: Endurance, cardio
Johnny Bravo, Johnny Bravo
Influence on queer identity: Campy, performative masculinity
Weightlifting inspiration: LIFT HEAVY
Gaia, Captain Planet
Influence on queer identity: Chillness, headbands, Bonnie Raitt-style stripe of white in hair
Weightlifting inspiration: Dips and pullups; functional strength
Fox, Gargoyles
Influence on queer identity: Cyborg extensions complicating notions of gender binary, lipstick
Weightlifting inspiration: Tricep extensions, planks
Demona, Gargoyles
Influence on queer identity: Everything
Weightlifting inspiration: Bicep curls, squats, bench press, box jumps
Monterey Jack, Rescue Rangers
Influence on queer identity: Sweaters, self-acceptance
Weightlifting inspiration: Food as fuel
Tank Girl, Tank Girl
Influence on queer identity: Cutting jeans into shorts, kissing girls
Weightlifting inspiration: Kettlebell swings
Poison Ivy, Batman
Influence on queer identity: Unhealthy romantic friendships, campy high femme performance
Weightlifting inspiration: TRX straps
Livewire, Batman
Influence on queer identity: That haircut, eyeliner application
Weightlifting inspiration: Walking lunges
Spinelli, Recess
Influence on queer identity: Leather jackets, machisimo
Weightlifting inspiration: Lift heavy, get in fights
Mallory is an Editor of The Toast.