TV and Movies·Posted on 8 Aug 201821 Reasons Why The Powerpuff Girls Were Totally Badass Feminist HeroesThey were three tough girls who saved the world like it was nothing.by Hanifah RahmanBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail The Powerpuff Girls were three strong independent girls who proved that they could save the whole world without the help of anyone else. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. They were badass, and they knew it. 2. They spent pretty much everyday fighting the patriarchy. View this post on 3. And they laughed in the face of their opponents, who were always much bigger than them. View this post on Size didn't matter to the Powerpuff Girls. 4. They knew exactly how powerful they were, and they totally owned it. View this post on They were never ones to downplay their awesomeness. 5. And whenever someone was in the wrong, the girls stood up to them — no matter how big or important they were. View this post on They also had wittiest comebacks. 6. Bubbles, Buttercup, and Blossom didn't mind breaking the rules if it meant getting things done. View this post on No man, monkey, or chopstick could hold them back. 7. Sure, they were tough, but they were never afraid to show their softer sides. View this post on Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles showed girls everywhere that crying is never a sign of weakness. 8. And they weren't having any catcalling. View this post on 9. Gender expectations meant nothing to them... View this post on 10. ...They shut down anyone who tried to lecture them on old fashioned gender roles. View this post on 11. And they always made sure that the men in their life pulled their weight. View this post on 12. Remember the Rowdyruff Boys? Well, our favourite trio proved that girls are just as tough as boys when defeated them... View this post on 13. ...And they looked super cute doing it! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. They never judged anyone by their looks, even if they were "yucky on the outside". View this post on Okay, so "yucky" is no compliment, but you get what they meant. 15. Sure, sometimes they fought. View this post on What sisters don't have a little bit of rivalry? 16. But they always had each others backs, no matter what. 17. They all celebrated their individual talents... View this post on Which were of course, very unique. 18. ...Blossom was a super strong leader who laid down the law... View this post on No one could mess with Blossom. 19. ...Bubbles was caring and loving... View this post on 20. ...And Buttercup was nobody's bitch. View this post on 21. Together they were three amazing pint-sized superheroes! View this post on And they still found time to have fun! Bubbles, Buttercup, and Blossom were totally badass, and Townsville would've crumbled without their protection. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF