Geraldine McQueen (Peter Kay), as visualised by cows. |
Just when you thought you were safe from Little Britain, along comes Peter Kay with his portrayal of a transsexual pop singer, Geraldine McQueen. I really wanted to believe that maybe, just maybe, this time it would be different, but no, it's one big tranny joke. Har bloody har. Fortunately I already have my review picture from earlier in the year.
But of course, it's OK, after all it's all for charity, and that makes anything OK, doesn't it. Stick a red nose on something and it stops being at the expense of a vulnerable minority, right?
There's been worse, a recent SNL sketch for example. The more I see of kay's recent work the more I believe Dave Spikey wrote the funny bits on Phoenix Nights
ReplyDeleteChrist. On. A. Flaming. Bike. I thought it was finally time to watch this, so I did. Your photo hardly does him justice, but then the whole damn show is a bit nightmareish, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I got too bored to watch enough to be upset and had to turn it off. I'll go with your photo...
ReplyDeleteStace
I appreciate that this is by no means the worst such example. Crap, isn't it. I guess one kinda expects more from UK broadcasters.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't describe myself as upset, more annoyed and disappointed. They can do better than this.
Perhaps what is needed here is a transsexual comedian (comediene)who is prepared to go on stage/tv to poke fun at specific comedians! Now that would be novel don't you think?
ReplyDeleteShirley Anne xxx
Ah yes! The steaming pile! That great international symbol for B-ll S---T
ReplyDeleteI love your complete lack of fear, for telling it like it is, Jenny!
Melissa XX
I'm sure it'll only be a matter of time before a trans man or woman makes it to our comedy screens. I just hope I find their brand of comedy funny, I'd hate to feel compelled to watch someone I didn't like.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! Should I be afraid? Telling it like it is has at times got me into hot water within our own community, it's true.