[Jo from The Facts of Life] was such a lesbian. Wasn't she the biggest lesbian? I used to watch that show, like, 'Oh, she gonna fuck Blair!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She recalls a TV character, Jo, as a lesbian, exaggerating the perception of lesbian relationships on the show.
- In plain terms
- She jokes that Jo was a big lesbian on the show.
- What can you take from it?
- Use hyperbole to comment on media representation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does comedy affect perception of LGBTQ characters?
- What responsibilities do creators have?
Another view
The statement may misrepresent the character’s actual storyline.
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