>>133897598The tranny comparison is easy to make because he's indicating he is something he's not. But I agree the intention was probably to just have him be over-the-top about self affirmation.
I don't think they would have gone for a slug instead of it was supposed to be about transexuals. Don't get too hung up about the equality thing, an analogy is never 100% fitting in all angles.
Warren wants to perceive himself as more majestic than he really is. A tranny character would want to be more attractive instead, since most people's perception is that they fetishize the female form and want it to feel sexy.
So instead of worm to eagle, it would be something like sewer rat to show dog. Even though those aren't equal either.