Topic: Drag Queen Story Hour
Anonymous A started this discussion 7 years ago #78,348
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/09/02/us/ap-us-drag-queen-story-hour-protests.htmlOnce upon a time, in 2015, a writer in San Francisco named Michelle Tea got the idea for "Drag Queen Story Hour": men in full drag reading children's books to kids and parents in programs aimed at providing "positive and unabashedly queer role models."
Since then, Drag Queen Story Hours have been held at libraries or book stores in big cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and costume-loving New Orleans — where over-the-top hair, makeup and gowns and stories about gender fluidity aren't exactly new.
In some smaller communities, however, the programs have sparked protests from conservative and religious groups.
In Lafayette, Louisiana, west of New Orleans, the president of the local public library board resigned amid debate over plans to hold "Drag Queen Story Hour." Mayor Joel Robideaux has indicated he may seek to cancel the Oct. 6 program.
Since then, Drag Queen Story Hours have been held at libraries or book stores in big cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and costume-loving New Orleans — where over-the-top hair, makeup and gowns and stories about gender fluidity aren't exactly new.
In some smaller communities, however, the programs have sparked protests from conservative and religious groups.
In Lafayette, Louisiana, west of New Orleans, the president of the local public library board resigned amid debate over plans to hold "Drag Queen Story Hour." Mayor Joel Robideaux has indicated he may seek to cancel the Oct. 6 program.
| Poll option | Votes | Percentage | Graph |
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| Yay | 3 | 50% | |
| Nay | 1 | 17% | |
| Not sure | 2 | 33% |
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 31 minutes later[^] [v] #914,827
> unabashedly queer role models."Ugh.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 36 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #914,828
Syntax stalking Matt again. Pure obsession.
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #914,830
Why is it that whenever they do things like this, it isn't normal looking and normal acting gay men and women? Why does it always have to be the walking horror shows?
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 40 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #914,831
@previous (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
Most drag queens are NOT gay. They are straight men who enjoy dressing like women.
Most drag queens are NOT gay. They are straight men who enjoy dressing like women.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #914,834
@914,828 (C)
> In Lafayette, Louisiana
Syntax
Does not compute.
@914,830 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> Why does it always have to be the walking horror shows?
Well written.
> In Lafayette, Louisiana
Syntax
Does not compute.
@914,830 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> Why does it always have to be the walking horror shows?
Well written.
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #914,840
@914,831 (C)
No most drag queens are gay men
Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
No most drag queens are gay men
Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #914,841
@previous (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
Why are humans so often wired to be unnatural?
> Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
Why are humans so often wired to be unnatural?
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #914,842
looks like some kind of fag witch of the south
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #914,843
@914,841 (F)
I think its a way to feel powerless and powerful at the same time. Most are into sissy porn as well, so are gay trans women (straight men)
I think its a way to feel powerless and powerful at the same time. Most are into sissy porn as well, so are gay trans women (straight men)
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Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,846
@914,830 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
Normal looking/acting gay people aren't very exciting to write news stories about, so we never end up reading stories about them? I think America is so used to the idea of gay people now that in 2018 a "normal" gay person reading Heather has Two Mommies at storytime would just get a shrug and an "oh okay whatever" reaction, but a drag queen reading stories about gender fluidity to children at storytime is still edgy enough to merit an NYT article.
Normal looking/acting gay people aren't very exciting to write news stories about, so we never end up reading stories about them? I think America is so used to the idea of gay people now that in 2018 a "normal" gay person reading Heather has Two Mommies at storytime would just get a shrug and an "oh okay whatever" reaction, but a drag queen reading stories about gender fluidity to children at storytime is still edgy enough to merit an NYT article.
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Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,850
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Not only the article, but also the actual event. A whole bunch of people thought this up (probably many of them gay themselves) and thought, this will be a good representation of our community. Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
Not only the article, but also the actual event. A whole bunch of people thought this up (probably many of them gay themselves) and thought, this will be a good representation of our community. Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
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Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,851
@previous (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
lololololol
> Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
lololololol
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,852
@previous (I)
And they are usually even less scary than actual trannies because gay men pass better. Most trans women now are straight, male autists.
And they are usually even less scary than actual trannies because gay men pass better. Most trans women now are straight, male autists.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,853
Stupid.
It’s better to host these things in progressive big cities, having one in some po dunk small town is just asking for trouble. It’s gonna look like the end of Frankenstein when the villagers burn down the castle to murder the monster.
It’s better to host these things in progressive big cities, having one in some po dunk small town is just asking for trouble. It’s gonna look like the end of Frankenstein when the villagers burn down the castle to murder the monster.
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,856
@previous (J)
I miss the good old days of pitchfork wielding posses, ridding the world of unethical medical experiments
I miss the good old days of pitchfork wielding posses, ridding the world of unethical medical experiments
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,858
@previous (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
Keep that humor up and you should try stand up comedy for your next gig.
Keep that humor up and you should try stand up comedy for your next gig.
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,860
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,863
@previous (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
I missed the old Kook! ?
@914,850 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> A whole bunch of people thought this up (probably many of them gay themselves) and thought, this will be a good representation of our community. Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
Textbook reverse psychology. By exposing kids to the most outlandish kind of trannies, the kids will see Caitlyn Jenner and think "that's not so bad" in comparison.
I missed the old Kook! ?
@914,850 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> A whole bunch of people thought this up (probably many of them gay themselves) and thought, this will be a good representation of our community. Kids need to get used to these hulking, clownish parodies of women.
Textbook reverse psychology. By exposing kids to the most outlandish kind of trannies, the kids will see Caitlyn Jenner and think "that's not so bad" in comparison.
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,869
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Caitlyn Jenner looks like that gargoyle from "Tales of the Darkside". Or like a broken umbrella, covered in raw hide.
Caitlyn Jenner looks like that gargoyle from "Tales of the Darkside". Or like a broken umbrella, covered in raw hide.
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,878
also has a voice like a surfer cowboy with a stroke
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 11 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,879
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,883
@previous (C)
All I wanna do is have a little fun before I die, said the man next to me, out of nowhere
All I wanna do is have a little fun before I die, said the man next to me, out of nowhere
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,894
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 22 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,896
@914,840 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> No most drag queens are gay men. Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
@914,843 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> I think its a way to feel powerless and powerful at the same time. Most are into sissy porn as well, so are gay trans women (straight men)
Wow, it sounds like you have extensive knowledge of all this. Did you do all the research yourself or is there a place where we can learn about all these amazing facts?
> No most drag queens are gay men. Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
@914,843 (Kook !!a6qjFG7HF)
> I think its a way to feel powerless and powerful at the same time. Most are into sissy porn as well, so are gay trans women (straight men)
Wow, it sounds like you have extensive knowledge of all this. Did you do all the research yourself or is there a place where we can learn about all these amazing facts?
Kook !!a6qjFG7HF replied with this 7 years ago, 6 hours later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #914,922
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 13 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #915,065
@914,841 (F)
> >Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
> Why are humans so often wired to be unnatural?
maybe there isn't a natural bro
> >Most men who crossdress for sexual gratification are straight men
> Why are humans so often wired to be unnatural?
maybe there isn't a natural bro