I think I was mostly confused because of a. the role in the story Precious plays (comic relief) is usually a male role and b. the ladybug thing you mentioned; it felt like it was part of the gag (ha, ha, the dumb crooks gave the guy dog a girl name). I guess pugs aren't a particularly feminine breed, but they aren't a particularly masculine breed, either. I suppose they could be stereotypically associated with female owners.
I just bring up the trivia because I like bringing up trivia; I wasn't trying to explain my confusion.
I have not real problem admitting I would probably never notice the stock squirrel's gender; I remember the surprise reveal that the dog's name, "Sam," was short for "Samantha" being just about the only thing I liked about I Am Legend (though I can't adequately explain why).
I think I was mostly confused because of a. the role in the story Precious plays (comic relief) is usually a male role and b. the ladybug thing you mentioned; it felt like it was part of the gag (ha, ha, the dumb crooks gave the guy dog a girl name). I guess pugs aren't a particularly feminine breed, but they aren't a particularly masculine breed, either. I suppose they could be stereotypically associated with female owners.
I just bring up the trivia because I like bringing up trivia; I wasn't trying to explain my confusion.
I have not real problem admitting I would probably never notice the stock squirrel's gender; I remember the surprise reveal that the dog's name, "Sam," was short for "Samantha" being just about the only thing I liked about I Am Legend (though I can't adequately explain why).