Navigating Fanaticism: Should You Renounce Your Devotion to Catwoman?
Oh no. Do not renounce her, you must embrace her, you must worship her. Particularly as she is portrayed by the divine Miss Julie Newmar.
You must walk the streets telling everyone of Catwoman's glory. You must throw open your window and yell, “I am Catwoman, hear me meow!”
Why Do You Actually Want to or Is Someone Telling You That You Should?
Why do you actually want to renounce Catwoman, or is someone else telling you to do so? Unless your fannish tendencies border on the unhealthy, what’s the harm in embracing her?
Has the latest comic offended you in some way?
Do you feel the need to renounce her if you don’t like it? If you don’t like it, simply don’t buy it. If your feelings have changed for a specific reason, stop buying it and write to DC and tell them.Really, it's your decision, and thankfully, it's not quite life or death. Just please don’t transfer your affections to Punchline. The sooner that character is either dropped or given significantly more depth, the better.
Is Being a Catwoman Faniac Pathological?
It is often suggested that being a fanatic of Selina Kyle and Catwoman is pathological. For women, it may generate body dysmorphic disorder, a hypersensitivity to morphological appearance they can never live up to, and the identification with a law-breaking quasi-lesbian amoral anarchist who wears outfits similar to latex fetishes. For men, it can elicit sexual arousal towards a grown woman in skintight clothes who can beat them up physically and carries a whip, promoting a fantasy akin to sadomasochistic dominatrixes.
But just kidding. She's a comic book anti-hero similar to Wolverine, Deadpool, and even the darker versions of Batman. Lighten up with these questions!
Addressing Your Troubled Feelings
Considering how often these questions appear on forums or social media, it seems the individual in question is pretty troubled about their lingering feelings for the character. If you're asking all these iterations of essentially the same question, I have to wonder if you're seeking validation of your feelings via third parties.
However, returning to the main point: if you're devoting this much headspace to your self-professed fanaticism, perhaps you should reconsider. If the frequency of these questions is an indication of how much time you are losing to the character, your time could be better spent in other endeavors.
Ultimately, the decision is yours. Finding balance and focusing on your own well-being and interests can help you make the best decisions for yourself, whether you continue to embrace your devotion to Catwoman or decide to give it a break.