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Kathy Griffin on why she and "the gays" work well together
Newsweek talks with Kathy Griffin, and asks about her relationship with her gay audience: As I learn more about the gay community I think it's kind of about fighting to be part of something and fighting to be noticed and taken seriously but always with a sense of outrageousness. That's what I love about Bette, because she used to say "F--- 'em if they can't take a joke." And then there's Liza, who overcame drugs and this overbearing man or that overbearing man and an outrageous mother. They love me because I'm outrageous, and I love them as an audience because they're the unshockable gays, which is what comedy should be about. But when I was in high school I went to prom with the gay kid, and I've always been friends with the gay kids. I think you'll also find that these performers have also been adamant in embracing their gay fans in return. Midler's attitude towards critics who can't take a joke also applies to people who see her gay fans as lesser people who deserve to face constant discrimination and bigotry. Gay men and female performers are still, largely, outsiders in society and there's a power to hearing a comedian rail against the state of things, even when it's done in a sideways manner, as Griffin does with her mocking of Hollywood's A-list culture. Submitted by on Tue, 2007-06-19 16:12. |
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Gay Audience?
I only watched a few of the "My Life on the D-List" shows. But whenever she mentions "the Gays", which she does quite often, I always feel that she is addressing her straight audience. Talking about "the Gays" to a gay audience would not be very outrageous or shocking, would it?
-Ron.
To Kathy with Love
She does love her gay fans and we love her back.
I just saw the latest episode. It was very powerful. Her father died. We got to see a side of Kathy she doesn't like to show. I was moved by the tribute. I'm so glad that the show ended on a positive note otherwise I would have been sad for awhile. He was a caring and fun father to have. I'm glad we got to see him too.
We also learned in this episode that Jessica, Kathy's original assistant, thinks she is a lesbian. I'm cautious. There are many hasbians; women who think they are lesbians but then go back to have a relationship with a man. Ann Heche is an example of a hasbian.
Where are Tony and Dennis, By The Way?
I'm not a fan but I do find her funny sometimes, especially when she successfully negotiates the thin line between libel, viciousness and snark. Although I do realize her kind of insider bitchiness easily finds a gay audience, I have to admit that I am rather amused that the girl who was "friends with the gay kids" are not friends with her "gay kids." I just find that a wee bit ironic.