I know, it's fabulous and exposes how ridiculous he is. George knows nothing and he doesn't want to know anything, least of all about women. And certainly not whilst he's getting away with talking bollocks about us and getting likes and praise from fellow misogynists and their silenced, 'kind' supposed allies.
She's a pantomime dame from Aladdin who's always played by a male actor. A grotesque, comic parody in garish clothes and makeup. The pantomime and the character is a lot more amusing than Boy George, but otherwise the comparison is an accurate one.
Widow Twank(e)y is a character from the pantomime "Aladdin". The character is a pantomime dame, i.e. a woman played by a man. Twanky in particular is known for particularly eye-searing clothes and make-up. The are some good pictures of British actors and comedians in the role at https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/widow-twankey.html, but local rep theatres often go one better!
I love panto and I suppose the subtext of the pantomime dames always was that they looked like AGPs (before most of us knew what that meant) and were clearly not women. It doesn't seem quite so funny any longer...
You're reading too much into that. This is playing with gender cliches and stereotypes with irony on many levels. Maybe it's crude from today's point of view, and that's OK too. Humor depends on context and that context has changed. Here, the humor comes from everyone knowing that the actors are not women and not even very good imitations of women. So it's really the pretense at being a particular stereotype of women that gives the whole thing its humor. Nothing to do with AGP. Still, it's perfectly fine not to find it funny in principle or because trans ideology has irredemably spoiled the fun. It never was my cup of tea either, btw.
Don't these people ever reflect that they were grown for nine months inside the body of a woman? That's the ultimate goddess energy. Boy George is just a sad has-been...
Indeed, profoundly so true! One would think that if ' Goddess Energy' was to be associated with anything, it would be Fertlility, .....and yet anyone seriously entering the world of Transgenderism and undergoing 'surgical interventions' would by these actions, thereby render themselves INFERTILE!.
So, according to the book of Boy George feminism and being kind are mutually exclusive? So as a feminist I am never kind? Are the sexual predators who identify as women kind? Marilyn is worth 100 Boy George's. It's just reducing women to a submissive "be nice" trope - hardly original. Next he'll be telling us to smile more.
Excellent piece as always, JL. My contempt for BG has peaked. He has no critical judgement. Look at who his his manager is. He has become a parody of himself - a bloated acid queen currying favour with the enby youth.
A few days ago, the head of my local council told me that Unisex Toilets are actually BETTER for women than single sex ones, siting this (4 year old) Guardian article as his evidence. I've yet to reply because STEAM is STILL coming out of my ears, but this coming week, he's going to get a reply which might keep him in a unisex/single sex public toilet for a very, VERY long time, when his bowels refuse to stop emptying, after the shock of reading my words!
Just a wild idea: How about women deliberately start washing hands in men's rooms in those city halls where councillors advocate those unisex toilets? It's not all that pleasant for guys to have strange women walk in on you in a toilet. And of course, women aren't typically a threat in that situation as opposed to the other way round. But it's still pretty annoying. Maybe those geniusses will then realize what it means to give away someone elses spaces.
That picture above - He is turning into Boy George Galloway.
George Melly left his wardrobe to both of them.
But not his talent. clearly.
To be fair, he had some talent in the 80's and was an icon of that time. The last 35 years though...
God I loved George Melly's wit.
He used to say 'I've always wanted to do a song on lesbian incest and Terpsichorean rivalry. I give you 'I wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate'.
Still, I don't know where the old fellow would have stood. So many heroes have turned out to be assholes.
LOL
Nearly spat my tea out at that!
Ha! Sorry!
Brilliant riposte from Marilyn!! "coming from someone who dresses like Widow Twanky" 😂😂😂
I know, it's fabulous and exposes how ridiculous he is. George knows nothing and he doesn't want to know anything, least of all about women. And certainly not whilst he's getting away with talking bollocks about us and getting likes and praise from fellow misogynists and their silenced, 'kind' supposed allies.
Can you tell me what Widow Twanky means? I love new phrases and words!
She's a pantomime dame from Aladdin who's always played by a male actor. A grotesque, comic parody in garish clothes and makeup. The pantomime and the character is a lot more amusing than Boy George, but otherwise the comparison is an accurate one.
Widow Twank(e)y is a character from the pantomime "Aladdin". The character is a pantomime dame, i.e. a woman played by a man. Twanky in particular is known for particularly eye-searing clothes and make-up. The are some good pictures of British actors and comedians in the role at https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/widow-twankey.html, but local rep theatres often go one better!
Thanks to you both for the explanation! I particularly like the teacup earrings! Actually, these photos look just like AGPs to me.
I love panto and I suppose the subtext of the pantomime dames always was that they looked like AGPs (before most of us knew what that meant) and were clearly not women. It doesn't seem quite so funny any longer...
You're reading too much into that. This is playing with gender cliches and stereotypes with irony on many levels. Maybe it's crude from today's point of view, and that's OK too. Humor depends on context and that context has changed. Here, the humor comes from everyone knowing that the actors are not women and not even very good imitations of women. So it's really the pretense at being a particular stereotype of women that gives the whole thing its humor. Nothing to do with AGP. Still, it's perfectly fine not to find it funny in principle or because trans ideology has irredemably spoiled the fun. It never was my cup of tea either, btw.
Don't these people ever reflect that they were grown for nine months inside the body of a woman? That's the ultimate goddess energy. Boy George is just a sad has-been...
Indeed, profoundly so true! One would think that if ' Goddess Energy' was to be associated with anything, it would be Fertlility, .....and yet anyone seriously entering the world of Transgenderism and undergoing 'surgical interventions' would by these actions, thereby render themselves INFERTILE!.
I have produced two new human beings and, although I'm not religious, I always think it is miraculous that we women can do this....
It is - Robert Heinlein often had his characters refer to it as "that everyday miracle".
Boy George has become a karma conman.
That just made coffee shoot out of my nose.
I'm sending you the bill for a new keyboard.
Make that two bills!
Marilyn is worth ten of George. And they both know it.
I never used to think so but I stand corrected
It’s always the underrated that shine brightest in the end.
So, according to the book of Boy George feminism and being kind are mutually exclusive? So as a feminist I am never kind? Are the sexual predators who identify as women kind? Marilyn is worth 100 Boy George's. It's just reducing women to a submissive "be nice" trope - hardly original. Next he'll be telling us to smile more.
And wear more makeup since he obviously has investments in the cosmetics industry.
The perp board displaying a toxic array of criminal men carrying themselves with “grace” and able to channel goddess energy is brilliant!
Excellent piece as always, JL. My contempt for BG has peaked. He has no critical judgement. Look at who his his manager is. He has become a parody of himself - a bloated acid queen currying favour with the enby youth.
I remember when George had talent. 😄
It's so long ago now I doubt if he does. These days he's all bile and bullshit.
👏👏👏
A few days ago, the head of my local council told me that Unisex Toilets are actually BETTER for women than single sex ones, siting this (4 year old) Guardian article as his evidence. I've yet to reply because STEAM is STILL coming out of my ears, but this coming week, he's going to get a reply which might keep him in a unisex/single sex public toilet for a very, VERY long time, when his bowels refuse to stop emptying, after the shock of reading my words!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/01/gender-neutral-toilets-better-everybody-rage-latrine-trans-disabled
Just a wild idea: How about women deliberately start washing hands in men's rooms in those city halls where councillors advocate those unisex toilets? It's not all that pleasant for guys to have strange women walk in on you in a toilet. And of course, women aren't typically a threat in that situation as opposed to the other way round. But it's still pretty annoying. Maybe those geniusses will then realize what it means to give away someone elses spaces.
Ah, Steve Strange. Visage was brilliant, sad he died so young.
Boy George dropped faster than a Russian putsch.
There even seem to be a few TRAs disappointed at his support. Who next, R. Kelly?
"Be Kind" by beating with a metal chain, or restraint through handcuffing?
As generations of abusive husbands or boyfriends have told us: It's all just to show how much we love you.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3yobQNuKVJ62WDU7h725Fu?si=bb6470451c374134
I remember it well. Loved the sleeve cover.
Initially he made fun of pronouns. Guess the gender zealots got to him. He’s gone full batshit.