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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

freedominwickedness:

taiora:

Yes Glee, the show that so often prides itself on being the voice and representation of a generation, that pats itself on the back for being progressive and for tackling serious issues in ‘appropriate’ and ‘tactful’ ways - Is in fact one of the most sexist, misogynistic, racist, ableist, biphobic and generally offensive shows out there.

It slut shames and yet also tears down the virginal, while taking the time to turn rape and sexual predators into jokes, it makes light of suicide and eating disorders and yet tells us they’re serious issues when convenient, it treats homophobia and gay bashing as a serious issue and something that should be addressed, only to then take part in such behaviour themselves, it’s a show that tells us abuse and bullying are wrong, and yet they do so themselves, it treats body issues seriously one moment, before turning them back into a running joke for the show.

There’s nothing wrong with dark, shocking and mean spirited comedies if done right, and if done with that intention and disclaimer, but there is seriously something wrong with a show that partakes in so much mean spirited and hateful ‘comedy’ that then asks you to see it and think of it in a positive, uplifting and inspirational way.

Now you know why I don’t like glee

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Glee is a show that is very pro-gay and moderately pro-lesbian, but subtly anti-bisexual and overtly anti-trans. The fact that it exactly mirrors gay and lesbian bigotry against bi and trans* people is no accident.

I just want to add the whole pro-gay thing on the show for me only seems pro-middle to upper class able-bodied white gay to me.