Rowling (to rowl) is to decide retroactively that a character in a work of fiction represented a marginalized community of the creator's choosing all along, even though they had neglected to write it into the source material. In the best cases, it's a nod to a particularly beloved fanon who really want to see confirmation of popular theories where it could exist. In the worst cases, it's an attempt for creator's to appear more inclusive and progressive than they really are.
Looks like Jojo hasn't caused another uproar on twitter in a while... wonder if she will rowl someone soon. Who's left? I personally don't
Blizzard keeps rowling their characters, like how Symmetra is now canonically autistic and canonically Tracer is now a lesbian. They almost say something but neglect to mention how they should have been thinking about these traits in the first place rather than do it retroactively to look inclusive. But also, gay Tracer is cute...
Blizzard keeps rowling their characters, like how Symmetra is now canonically autistic and canonically Tracer is now a lesbian. They almost say something but neglect to mention how they should have been thinking about these traits in the first place rather than do it retroactively to look inclusive. But also, gay Tracer is cute...
by Jwc777 April 22, 2018
by Kent Snapdragon April 15, 2005
Rowling is the author of Harry potter, and has a great mind for telling childrens books. If you haven't read harry potter then get on because the last book is coming out soon.
by Karen Clark August 21, 2006
by Rowlman November 17, 2009
Verb. When those with executive power over a fictitious intellectual property decide or attempt to canonically alter details of the fictitious world or it's characters for purposes of virtue signaling or tokenism.
If they feel it's somehow important to put gay characters in the MCU, actually take the time and add one of the many already LGBT characters. Don't just Rowling the characters as you see fit.
by FireWater April 19, 2019
by Xepplin December 25, 2009
Another form of ROFL brought on from a mis-spelling of ROFL as ROFL. Made me think of ROWLF the dog, from the muppets.
by Joseph Cnudde August 07, 2007