http://www.indiewire.com/article/is-adventure-time-an-allegory-for-discovering-sex
Is 'Adventure Time' One Big Allegory For Discovering Sex?
"The original short that inspired the show contains a fairly blatant reference to masturbation, while "Princess Cookie" dealt fairly openly (and somewhat tragically) with a transgendered character and "What Was Missing" hinted at lesbian urges."
Now in it's fifth season, what is adventure time about?
This article can be problematic is some places, but is excellent in it's recalling of the many components that make up this show, and has a great thesis.
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