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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses amusement at men wearing women's clothing, with exceptions for specific performers or contexts.
In plain terms
He finds it funny when big guys dress up unless they are professionals who make it look good.
What can you take from it?
Humor often comes from subverting gender norms or expectations.

Where it applies

  • discussing comedy
  • social observations

Putting it to work

  • recognize context in humor

Questions to consider

  • What makes you laugh about gender expressions?

Another view

The comment relies on stereotyping and generalizations about gender.

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