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Wash Your Soul

When Activism Gets Funky: Why Some TRAs Treat Soap Like the Patriarchy

Have you noticed TRAs seem adverse to bathing? It’s one of those persistent online stereotypes that just won’t die—like they’ve got a personal vendetta against soap, water, and anything that might interrupt their righteous rage. Sure, it’s not every trans activist (and plenty of folks in activist spaces across the board could use a reminder about deodorant), but the anecdotes pile up: shared houses reeking after protests, con horror stories, the occasional viral roommate tale. Whether it’s chalked up to “crunchy” lifestyles, hormone changes amplifying natural scents, or just the chaos of burnout activism, it’s become prime meme fodder in gender-critical corners.

The joke’s been around forever—exaggerated claims about “soap being a cis construct” (mostly satirical troll bait), post-HRT body odor shifts (some trans folks actually celebrate the new “aligned” smell, others note it gets muskier on T), and the occasional bad-faith hoax like that fake “smell your poop for inclusivity” article from years back. It’s all fuel for the fire, and yeah, it gets weaponized to mock the whole scene.

So, in classic savage style, I turned that collective eye-roll into a full-on musical roast. Think of it as a rowdy trap soul banger you’d belt out in the shower (ironically) to wash away the frustration—gross-out humor, zero chill, maximum provocation. I call it the “Hygiene Anthem” or whatever sticks. No full lyrics dump here (you already know the vibe), but picture escalating verses about sensory crimes, onion-level aromas, walking biohazards, and a desperate bridge begging for basic self-care because deodorant’s cheap and water’s free.

The core message? It’s not just about the smell—it’s the whole unwashed “vibe” projecting outward, tanking respect and turning every encounter into an endurance test. Catharsis for those who’ve gagged in the wrong crowd, a brutal nudge toward the shower, and maybe a tiny win if someone actually listens.

If you’re a TRA reading this: prove the stereotype wrong. Hit the suds, drop a fresh rebuttal in the comments, and let’s breathe easier together. For the rest of you savages: spill your worst “activist aroma” horror stories below. What’s the gnarliest encounter that’s stuck with you? Bonus if you turn it into a sea shanty remix. Stay savage, stay clean.

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