Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, InnerVoice said: Because kids find it fun. If it was a man dressed up as Robin Hood or a woman in fairy costume, would you still have a problem? No of course not. Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skani 5,385 Posted May 17 37 minutes ago, Parley said: Why is it harmless? What possible benefit is there for the children in having a drag queen read them stories rather than a male or female teacher? What possible benefit is there for a man to dress up as a pantomime dame? Yet it's been happening for generations without any noticeable harm to children - unless you were traumatised at a pantomime as a child (which might explain your obsession). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InnerVoice 1,021 Posted May 17 51 minutes ago, InnerVoice said: Because kids find it fun. If it was a man dressed up as Robin Hood or a woman in fairy costume, would you still have a problem? 46 minutes ago, Parley said: No of course not. If you don't have a problem with people dressing up for the purposes of entertainment, then why is it an issue in this case? Of far greater concern is the risk to our freedom of expression, whether it be cancelling a harmless entertainer or censoring a 70s sit-com. If you don't like something and it's not doing you any harm then change the channel, close the book, or leave the conversation. Australian Citizen since 2007 | Returned to the UK 2008-2011 | Lived in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 1 hour ago, Skani said: What possible benefit is there for a man to dress up as a pantomime dame? Yet it's been happening for generations without any noticeable harm to children - unless you were traumatised at a pantomime as a child (which might explain your obsession). Never been to one. There is no such thing in Australia. We are a bit more enlightened over here. 1 Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonetruechris 291 Posted May 17 I know no one will care but today is IDAHOBIT - International Day Against HOmophobia, BI-phobia, & Transphobia. Love is love 3 1 Ich bin nicht ein Roboter I am a lion Raar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,447 Posted May 17 13 hours ago, simmo said: She looked like that 1st picture when she would help behind the bar at the Duke in crayford. It's such a shame. It's a mental illness. Her issue is trying to stay in the spotlight. Desperate to have fame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InnerVoice 1,021 Posted May 17 16 minutes ago, Lavers said: Her issue is trying to stay in the spotlight. Desperate to have fame. Back in the day fame was reserved for people with talent but then the Kardashians came along and proved otherwise, so now everyone wants a piece of the action. 1 Australian Citizen since 2007 | Returned to the UK 2008-2011 | Lived in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,836 Posted May 17 7 hours ago, Parley said: No she doesn't. If you can't see that Miss Confetti bloke is highly sexualised then i am very concerned for your eyesight. These drag queens do for some perverse sexual thrill. Fine in their own bedrooms but please keep it away from our primary school children. I think some are conflating trans and men dressing as women. In this instance, we have adult men dressing up in tight short dresses, fake t!ts etc, choosing to read stories to very young kids who would much rather have a man or woman dressed as Barney the dinosaur. You also need to look at this in conjunction with the itinerary of reading material on school curriculums lately. Call me gammon, bigoted, ???phobe, ???ist I don't care, you will never convince me that this is normal or ok . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstWorldProblems 2,058 Posted May 17 7 hours ago, Parley said: Why is it harmless? What possible benefit is there for the children in having a drag queen read them stories rather than a male or female teacher? Those are two different questions. What harm do you perceive? 1 British | Lived in Australia 2001-02 on 457 | Married Aussie wife & moved back to UK | Plan to return to Sydney 2026 when all kids have finished school 5 Feb 2023 - 309/100 submitted | 14 Mar 2023 309 & 100 granted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 1,702 Posted May 17 7 hours ago, Parley said: Why is it harmless? What possible benefit is there for the children in having a drag queen read them stories rather than a male or female teacher? I'm less worried about the drag queen than a "male or female" teacher. What is it with this woke generation? Can't they just pick a lane? 1 Chartered Accountant (England & Wales); Registered Tax Agent & Fellow of The Tax Institute (Australia) www.kbfayers.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,447 Posted May 17 2 hours ago, InnerVoice said: Back in the day fame was reserved for people with talent but then the Kardashians came along and proved otherwise, so now everyone wants a piece of the action. Reality tv came along and changed everything, Kim got the family famous by doing a home video also Katie price did similar with Dane bowers 🫣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 2 hours ago, InnerVoice said: Back in the day fame was reserved for people with talent but then the Kardashians came along and proved otherwise, so now everyone wants a piece of the action. I think Paris Hilton may have been the first one. Famous for being famous. 1 Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InnerVoice 1,021 Posted May 17 39 minutes ago, Lavers said: Reality tv came along and changed everything, Kim got the family famous by doing a home video also Katie price did similar with Dane bowers 🫣 37 minutes ago, Parley said: I think Paris Hilton may have been the first one. Famous for being famous. Oh, good grief - I'd forgotten about that lot but you've just brought it all back! Australian Citizen since 2007 | Returned to the UK 2008-2011 | Lived in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,447 Posted May 17 1 hour ago, Parley said: I think Paris Hilton may have been the first one. Famous for being famous. I forgot about that, my friend said it was good. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,320 Posted May 17 5 hours ago, simmo said: I think some are conflating trans and men dressing as women. In this instance, we have adult men dressing up in tight short dresses, fake t!ts etc, choosing to read stories to very young kids who would much rather have a man or woman dressed as Barney the dinosaur. You also need to look at this in conjunction with the itinerary of reading material on school curriculums lately. Call me gammon, bigoted, ???phobe, ???ist I don't care, you will never convince me that this is normal or ok . How many kids did you ask? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,320 Posted May 17 3 hours ago, FirstWorldProblems said: Those are two different questions. What harm do you perceive? Good question? What do @Parley and @simmo perceive the harmful impact on children at Drag Queen reading hour would be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: Good question? What do @Parley and @simmo perceive the harmful impact on children at Drag Queen reading hour would be? It shouldn't be that hard to figure out for any parent of a young child. 2 Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,836 Posted May 17 10 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: How many kids did you ask? So the question would be: Hey kids, who would you like to come are read a story to us in the library this week. A. Barney the Dinosaur ? B. Pepper Pig? C. A man dressed up in short tight dress with fake t!ts? Just so I'm sure what you are getting at.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,320 Posted May 17 Just now, Parley said: It shouldn't be that hard to figure out for any parent of a young child. Enlighten me? I’m genuinely bemused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: Enlighten me? I’m genuinely bemused. You have no interest in being enlightened as your responses to Simmo has shown. We don't want little kids exposed to weird sexualised practices. God only knows the psychological damage it will do to these small children.They will probably announce to you they want to change gender. 1 1 Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,836 Posted May 17 10 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: Good question? What do @Parley and @simmo perceive the harmful impact on children at Drag Queen reading hour would be? Kids minds are like sponges they pick up on everything. They will be asking a million questions about why is that man wearing a dress, has boobs, ..., ..... kis shouldn't be worrying about those things at that age. My question to you is what is the motive of these drag queens in seeking this role ? and if it is purely altruistic , how many drag queens did you ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,320 Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, Parley said: You have no interest in being enlightened as your responses to Simmo has shown. We don't want little kids exposed to weird sexualised practices. God only knows the psychological damage it will do to these small children.They will probably announce to you they want to change gender. Oh dear. I thought as much. So drag is a 'weird sexualized practice? In your eyes? Was Barry Humphries that way do you think? Or Paul O Grady? You feel exposure to drag queens will cause lasting harm and make kids question their own gender identity? We'd better ban panto if that's the case. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,791 Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, HappyHeart said: Oh dear. I thought as much. So drag is a 'weird sexualized practice? In your eyes? Yes. How many more times does it need to be said. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. 1 Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,320 Posted May 17 Just now, Parley said: Yes. How many more times does it need to be said. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. So you didn’t approve of Dame Edna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavers 1,447 Posted May 17 6 minutes ago, Parley said: Yes. How many more times does it need to be said. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. https://www.thecut.com/article/what-to-know-about-the-balenciaga-ad-scandal.html Another normal thing for kids 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
