Like let's examine the source material. Pearl, who calls herself a knight, who prides herself on her service to Rose, who's entire character is built on her devotion to Rose. Is that not what it means to be butch?
I think people have been misconstruing what it means to be butch lately. Like no it's not just looking and dressing masculine, it's an identity founded on values of service and devotion and chivalry. With that in mind, it's really not hard to understand the butch Pearl headcanon
@twillazz 1. I know it's crazy to you but other people live in diff countries and might not have access to certain channels (I for example did not have disney as a kid)
2. This also might be crazy to you but some people have jobs and don't have time to watch every cartoon that has existed