Aaah, that tracks. Thanks :)

Could you elaborate on what a barrister is? I was completely confused why someone who works with coffee is talking about courts. I assume it’s a legal profession?

Der Kater mit Hut ist ursprünglich eine Geschichte von Seuss. Er hat auch den Lorax und Grinch geschrieben

Prior images makes quite some sens, thinking about it. I always interpreted it as pictures in front of you or ones you keep in view, like a mirror

I can see what you mean, but you still get reminded that you are trans/don’t get clocked fully as the gender you’re presenting as.

The “for” part is what makes this a backhanded compliment. It heavily implies prejudice/preconceived notions, because there is no need to compare to the other group. While it might be a compliment directed at the person, it’s implicity demeaning to the community you are getting compared to. It’s not necessarily a firmly or consciously held believe, but it still shows what they are expecting.

Oh yeah, they’re great. Business Man is one of my favorites

Uuuh, H.S. by Tom Cardy? That’s nice!