To the delight of millions of little children, the Santa in New York's great parade will be half of a same-sex couple. And guess who the other half will be? Me! Harvey Fierstein, nice Jewish boy from Bensonhurst, dressed in holiday finery portraying the one and only Mrs. Claus.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Queer visibility can be playful and present in traditional family events.
- In plain terms
- LGBTQ people can joyfully participate in family traditions.
- What can you take from it?
- Bring queer joy to mainstream spaces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can humor advance acceptance?
- Who benefits from inclusive traditions?
Another view
Satire may not reach audiences expecting seriousness.
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