Chaz on DWTS

starryeyes · 09-07-2011, 02:37 PM

I personally think it is great that Chaz in on DWTS, but am disappointed with America's reaction. "Gay" has only become mainstream in the past 10 years or so, which is fairly recent. When I say mainstream, I mean shows like Will and Grace, Queer Eye and other popular shows that make the straighties feel warm and fuzzy... and are often stereotypical. This is a whole new ballgame. An FTM is definitely not mainstream and definitely misunderstood. I think it is ground breaking and I am proud to be a part of the community during this time.. and I hope that this can help catapult our community to a deeper understanding with mainstream America. I know there is going to be a lot of backlash... but I think it will end up opening a few more minds. Even if it opens only one, I think we have won.

As far as the Lady Gaga thing? I think most people who know nothing about the trans community took it as her dressing in a costume and entertaining... nothing more. I really don't even think it has any more clout than that, for myself personally. I wasn't very impressed. That's my opinion.

Sachita · 09-07-2011, 02:43 PM

I think Lady Gaga presented a nonthreatening gender bending platform. Curious and lighthearted. She clearly supports the queer community with intelligent and artistic statements.

Dominique · 09-07-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

I think Lady Gaga presented a nonthreatening gender bending platform. Curious and lighthearted. She clearly supports the queer community with intelligent and artistic statements.

Our local news gave lady Gaga some coverage and they
politely referred to her performance as her alter ego.

I agree it was lighthearted. I just wifh she would have omitted that cigarette scene. (my .02)

Quintease · 09-08-2011, 05:28 PM

Oo, an 'Action Alert' in LA..

DapperButch · 09-08-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Quintease

Oo, an 'Action Alert' in LA..

The TMZ video was great. Thanks for posting!

Gemme · 09-09-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Quintease

Oo, an 'Action Alert' in LA..

Our own Lips is mentioned in this article!!!!!

Yay for our community!!!!

Gemme · 09-14-2011, 03:57 PM

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2011/09/...ncid=webmail17

09-07-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
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09-07-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
starryeyes Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a round peg in a square hole Preferred Pronoun?: Guess... Relationship Status: Seat taken Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 10,050 Times in 2,076 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I personally think it is great that Chaz in on DWTS, but am disappointed with America's reaction. "Gay" has only become mainstream in the past 10 years or so, which is fairly recent. When I say mainstream, I mean shows like Will and Grace, Queer Eye and other popular shows that make the straighties feel warm and fuzzy... and are often stereotypical. This is a whole new ballgame. An FTM is definitely not mainstream and definitely misunderstood. I think it is ground breaking and I am proud to be a part of the community during this time.. and I hope that this can help catapult our community to a deeper understanding with mainstream America. I know there is going to be a lot of backlash... but I think it will end up opening a few more minds. Even if it opens only one, I think we have won. As far as the Lady Gaga thing? I think most people who know nothing about the trans community took it as her dressing in a costume and entertaining... nothing more. I really don't even think it has any more clout than that, for myself personally. I wasn't very impressed. That's my opinion.