Hellaverse's Endless Hate Of Queer Men

Review of “Dirty Bird”

The host and their brother review Helluva Boss’s “Dirty Bird,” a song centered on Stolas. They argue that it continues a troubling pattern in the Hellaverse’s portrayal of queer men. The host had hoped to wait until season three played out, but says the song’s direction was concerning enough to discuss now.

Stolas and the Song

The hosts review Stolas’s history: his arranged marriage to Stella, his strained relationship with his daughter Octavia, and his sexual relationship with Blitzø. In their view, Stolas’s relationship with Blitzø was driven by desire without much effort from Stolas to know Blitzø as a person.

They argue that Stolas repeatedly fails as a husband, father, and partner, and that “Dirty Bird” turns his post-breakup distress into a spectacle of humiliation and sexual punishment. The brother jokes that the song sounds like a mash-up of “Gravity” and “Poison.” Both hosts criticize its grand, supposedly sexy presentation, saying it makes Stolas’s misery feel more like a visual gimmick than meaningful character development.

Portrayals of Queer Men

The discussion broadens into a critique of the shows’ treatment of queer men. The hosts point to Angel Dust, Moxxie, Fizzarolli, and Sir Pentious, arguing that gay or feminine men are often mocked, shamed, abused, or depicted as helpless. They also question the recurring contrast between vulnerable, submissive men and domineering or abusive male partners.

The brother jokes that the writers seem to have a “blood lust” against certain characters, comparing it to a cartoon crew openly hating one of its own characters.

The hosts also challenge how the series assigns sexualities to its characters. They argue that gay men are repeatedly portrayed as bottoms, while pansexual and bisexual characters are often framed as indiscriminately sexual or promiscuous. They question whether asexuality, lesbianism, and straightness are similarly reduced to character traits or stereotypes, while naming Husk and Millie as examples they see as more positive or less troubling.

BDSM Scenes and Consent

The hosts are especially uneasy with the BDSM scenes in “Dirty Bird.” Although the dom character explains safewords and provides some aftercare, they say these gestures feel too minimal to establish that the other participants care about Stolas’s wellbeing.

They also criticize a later scene in which another dom enters Stolas’s home and acts threateningly. The hosts suggest the show could portray kink with more care and nuance.

What They Would Like to See

The hosts call for more varied queer characters, stronger writing, and greater attention to the emotional lives of everyone involved in sexual scenes. The host says they would have preferred to see Stolas genuinely try to work things out with Blitzø rather than immediately turn toward hookups and self-punishment.

They close by acknowledging that the shows may mean a lot to fans while maintaining that the writing has substantial room to improve.

Outro and Personalities

The outro thanks the brother for joining, includes a joking request for a drawing of Stolas in BDSM gear, and mentions that the channel will reveal its mascot, Tilly, at 10,000 subscribers.

• The host: Leads the critique.
• The host’s brother: Contributes reactions and jokes.
• Tilly: Is mentioned but does not speak or appear on camera.