Petition to Reduce Widowmaker's Butt to a Realistic Size

The Issue

Overwatch is a game enjoyed by many gamers, boys and girls alike (and everyone in between!).  Recently it has come to light that a character in Blizzard's hit game creates a problematic reinforcement of patriarchal gender stereotypes.

The character Widowmaker has a large, round posterior that many members of the toxicly masculine straight male culture find pleasing.  The size of her butt defies human proportion and basic physics.  This creates an unrealistic standard for young girls and women playing Overwatch.  Therefore her butt should be flattened and less muscular, to bring it more in line with a realistic body image.

I know not everyone will agree with this, but perhaps we can make Overwatch a better and less patriarchal experience for ALL players.  Thank you.

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The Issue

Overwatch is a game enjoyed by many gamers, boys and girls alike (and everyone in between!).  Recently it has come to light that a character in Blizzard's hit game creates a problematic reinforcement of patriarchal gender stereotypes.

The character Widowmaker has a large, round posterior that many members of the toxicly masculine straight male culture find pleasing.  The size of her butt defies human proportion and basic physics.  This creates an unrealistic standard for young girls and women playing Overwatch.  Therefore her butt should be flattened and less muscular, to bring it more in line with a realistic body image.

I know not everyone will agree with this, but perhaps we can make Overwatch a better and less patriarchal experience for ALL players.  Thank you.

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Petition created on February 19, 2017