“Remember Me Different”: Kelli and an Exploration of Plus-Size Characterizations in HBO’s Insecure
I want to remember her as more than just a punch line, and instead as a complex character
Insecure on HBO is one of my favourite shows.
One of the reasons why I love watching Insecure is because it resonates with my life. Like many (most? all?) Millennials, I am insecure about many things, including my personal life. I obviously can’t speak for everyone, but I believe that to be its main appeal — that the show is relatable.
The show is also empowering. On this one show, we have seen Black women take ownership of their sexuality in a way I have not seen on any other show. We have seen Black women take ownership of their careers in a way I have not seen on any other show. We have seen threesomes, and gay characters, and Asian love interests, and we have even seen plus-size characters — which is especially welcome since I identify as a plus-size woman myself.
