Many times when this is done in film and TV, the actress playing the crossdressing character rarely does a convincing job (see Hollywood Homely), requiring Suspension of Disbelief on the part of the audience that the other characters encountering her really believe she is male. If employing this trope allows a female character to be the first of her gender to achieve something, she's Breaking the Glass Ceiling (or sneaking past it, anyway). Since, in most cultures, she needs a new name, may occasion a Meaningful Rename. Some men may subconsciously see through this, and become Sweet on Polly Oliver. Sometimes the audience (or a character) doesn't know this at first, and is surprised to find out Samus Is a Girl.Ĭontrast with Harmless Lady Disguise, Moustache de Plume, and Disguised in Drag is a type of She Is the King (Type 1, to be specific). If a girl dresses like that all the time, she might be a Wholesome Crossdresser. It can be difficult to tell if a Real Life Sweet Polly Oliver was actually trans if they never made a statement on their own gender. And of course, women disguising themselves as men in order to join the military has happened time and again throughout history, for any number of reasons-a deeply held desire to do so, a living in times when there was no other way to support herself, even getting away from a terrible situation at home.Ī Transgender man might be mistaken for a Sweet Polly Oliver. However, the trope predates the name, going back further to The Ballad of Mulan, a 5th-6th century AD Chinese myth.
Named for the old, old folk song "Sweet Polly Oliver" (quoted above), in which a woman disguises herself as a man so she can join the army and follow her soldier lover. The sports version is especially popular in children's media, since it allows for an Anviliciously contemptuous boys' team for the heroine to win over with her talents. Often becomes a variant of the Jackie Robinson Story.
A female character dresses up as a man to accomplish some end.
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