Advocates speak out as drag performances become political targets
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2023
- Two-time “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon discusses the rise in anti-drag legislation, her debut in Broadway’s “Chicago,” and security protocol measures for her upcoming tour.
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They actually need to keep priests, pastors, and church leaders away from kids but y’all not ready for that conversation
Oop thats tea ☕️ and they aren't ready for that convo.
Tell em!
Let's have it
@John Smith It's the PERFECT time to have that conversation 😂
preach!
NOT ENOUGH celebrities who have engaged with the culture and enjoy it, even draw inspiration from it have spoken out. SPEAK UP AND SPEAK OUT! ❤️🔥
Here, here!!
THISSS!!!!
AMEN
so many...i mean...SO MANY celebrities have shown past support of drag but where are they now??
Yet these same people have their kids around drugs, violence and not to mention they go to the beach where women are basically nude
Slid off the chair like water off a duck's back.
Great job, Jinkx. Honest and herself.
“Water off a duck’s back”. I thought the very same thing when that happened. Either that or she was beginning to drift off to sleep. LOL. Love Jinx!
...and it made the interview that much better because she can laugh at herself (she will think twice about satin next time though...she is so fabulous.
Well done 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@scpatl4now I am deceased
I wonder why 🤔 maybe is because all the lies she spoke about.
Jinkx is my favorite queen ever. She's a wonderful spokesperson.
My favorite weirdo!
Its a distraction is crime statically drag queens do not commit follow the data.
My favourite witch 🧙♀️!
@@linpollitt8950 That she is and also has a big heart.
Sick headed s3xual 👿
The fact that drag shows are being banned, but the conversation about banning guns is in limbo. That says a lot of how fucked up our priorities are. It is sad. Btw thanks Jinkx for a a great representation of our community ❤️✌️🥳
That was an incredible interview. Thank you Jinx Monsoon for being a magnificent advocate for the community!
I ❤ Jinx
Yeah, Jinkx is awesome. I got to see her and BenDeLaCreme's Christmas show this year. It was amazing!
He does not represent me. The entire "community" does not agree with this crap.
@@xhelan131 and yet you're on this site
@@sandieserrano2425 ? the abc news youtube channel? are you mentally ill? it literally just pops up...
my little brother is 9 years old, he doesn't know English but he likes watching "the Lipsync for your life" of Rupaul's Drag Race, and when is time por the Lipsync he gets excited, he says who he think is going to win the lipsync and admits that they are super talented, he knows they are men dressed as women, and when they are in Drag he uses the "she/her" pronouns, he doesn't care if they are gay/non binary/ trans people, he just likes watching the "Art of doing Drag". Does he want to be a Drag queen now beacuse of that show? No, he just enjoy watching them performing.
I don't think a 9 year old should be watching drag race ngl. If you took a shot every time somebody made a reference to fisting, the free clinic, oral, anal, etc. you'd have to visit the ER.
aw thats so wholesome
this is beautifully said. thank you for sharing this
Beautiful, and so cute. Glad he enjoys it. It's art meant to be enjoyed by everyone who wants to. It's not really any different than any other performer out there doing shows. Kids are smarter than we give them credit for, and see and understand more than most adults by way of not usually being biased. And really most of it is child appropriate, but the real tea is that people aren't really concerned about kids watching/seeing it. It's 100% a distraction to vilify people because the right knows they can use people and manipulate their anger so people don't look at real issues to be concerned with.
My heart melted reading that
She is fabulous, articulate and absolutely funny as all hell. Thank you Jinkx for giving this interview
She is wearing womanhood as a costume. Funny that my womanhood and identity is a costume but being black isn't. How is one mocking and the other not?
@Thornback so if a women wears a man's suit she's mocking a man? get a grip!
@@thornyback Maybe she is wearing it as a costume. So what? She's definitely not mocking anyone.
@@sharimeline3077 is it okay if I wear blackface as a costume?
@@thornyback because one is rooted in performance history and the other is rooted in racism.
Jinkx is a class act: extremely talented, well-informed, and personable.
Hello Dear
How are you doing today?
I've met Jinkx and seen Jinkx perform at a NYC cabaret and could not agree more. A very class act, very kind, very gracious.
Ok groomer
You definitely used the correct adjective: Iconic. I've loved Jinkx Monsoon since her 1st season of Drag Race!!
Me too, she's a gem.
I hated how mean some of the queens were to her.
@@zzizahacallarWater off a duck's back 💖
@Lin Pollitt I use that term every now and again and so happy that people like her and Alaska actually ended up becoming good friends.
@@josephprovencher6345 Season 5 was the best IMHO. Great personalities. The Coco v Alyssa drama, Rolaskatox, Jinkx's crush on Ivy 🤣 I think Jinxks has forgiven them all and is now friends with everybody...she's too gracious to hold a grudge. I, however, have never forgiven Roxxxy Andrews. Still can't stand her!
We have a lot more to worry about than men wanting to look fabulous and have fun. Politicians should check and fix themselves first.
the real question is why do those fabulous men want to be around our little kids so much?
@@shmobiden6860 they don't. You need to go and check on uncle Bud and Billy Bob next door who plays video games all day and sits on the porch when the school bus pulls up. Or what about the perv coach. Those are the people you need to be asking questions. Most drag Queens don't want to be around children.
@@shmobiden6860 they dont. same with princesses doing story times, they are asked to bring more engagement to community libraries knowing its more enjoyable for kids AND parents
@@shmobiden6860 Because they get paid to perform, just like authors doing readings, clowns putting on shows and people at Disney putting on costumes.
@@shmobiden6860 Why do pastors want to sexually assault little kids all the time? Drag queens don't touch children like that, just to inspire them to do whatever you want as long as you don't hurt others.
comments actually passing the vibe check hallelujah. jinkx is an ICON. she is fabulous and glamorous and speaking nothing but TRUTH. any family friendly frag shows ive been to (usually charity events nonetheless) the worst that happens are innuendos that go way over kids heads - just like many classic tv shows and movies do. Drag is simply art and expression and that covers as broad of a range as humans are in this planet, this isn't some creepy nefarious thing and when it's a cishet man its applauded. If you care about queer people in any capacity it is CRITICAL you help stand up against these disgusting laws
i keep seeing ignorant or uninformed people in the replies of those comments! however i am glad that the majority of comments are positive and i do wish that more people knew about what drag truly is. an art form, and not just what some of those antis portray it to be.
@@user-rq9nw7et3l YES, it has pretty much all been positive except there are ALWAYS going to be those trolls spreading their ignorance and hate.
Surprising right bc it’s online i expected a lot more negative comments but most people have no problem with drag or lgbtq people. However, that hasn’t stopped these laws or those few people going after the community. It don’t take a majority for things to get bad. We have to be vigilant bc this is literally fascism.
oh and i also bought a ticket to see her show in a couple months after this comment (: the queen of all queens deserves it all. And in case anyone is worried it is indeed an 18+ show in a small theatre with expensive tickets so I can promise any children will be far away
"that you've been to" so will you admit not every "family friendly" drag show actually is? If even one kid gets scarred from an inappropriate family friendly drag show, does that not matter? Obviously many more then one kid are. Same does go for priests. Children should never be forced into certain spaces, religious and/or sexually involved spaces. If you want this form of artistic expression for children, it should be rebranded. Drag was never meant for kids (until recently, apparently). That's like making stripping, but family friendly. Just make it "not too revealing". Disgusting
I hate that America is regressing and it makes me really scared for my future but at the same time i am so glad we have this platform as queer people to speak out and have our voices heard. I love jinkx and im so glad and proud of her for representing us and speaking up.😌😌😌😌😌
It’s not the world. It’s mostly just America.
@@adoreyou7449 ok ill edit it
@@adoreyou7449 from a country outside the US, people abroad feel strengthened and inspired by what happens in your country. I've seen it happen with increasing protests against abortion rights in my country. I wouldn't be surprised if attacking lgbt rights is next.
I myself and many others feel that the regression got so much worse when certain people were elected into office.
Let’s stop the regression. First we get conservatives out of power by voting, then we get progressives in power and change this country for the better
Lmao it's so surreal seeing Jinkx on the ABC news... Slipping out her chair 🤣
🤣
It was totally a “you made it! AND YOURE STILL YOU” moment 😂❤
I could say that she's hella stoned, but I'm sure she's just being her quirky self hahah
@@starchild199x She might be, I know I would be 😄
@@sharimeline3077 We all know she loves the green! I think her and Bendala were baked in a newer episode of The Pit Stop with Bianca Del Rio. I'm super excited because after being a Madonna fan (big supporter of the LGBTQ+ Community from the beginning) for 39 years I'm FINALLY seeing her live for her 40th anniversary Celebration Tour and BOB THE DRAG QUEEN is opening for her! August 31st I'm going to be in absolute heaven in Boston Massachusetts 💯❤️
She was flawless as Mama Morton. I enjoyed meeting the gracious Ms Monsoon after.
Lucky!
If we want to act concerned for the safety of children, we need to shine more light on churches.
This is the right answer
And drag story time
@@johnsmith7140 blow it out your ass
@YeonLover I hate when people are acting like all these queens are going around reading books to kids without their parents knowledge
@@johnsmith7140I wonder if you have the same opinion of Mrs Doubtfire hosting that kids show... or is that somehow different?
The fake casual elbow on the table after sliding out of the chair was the best moment in a television interview I have ever witnessed.
The queen of all queens speaks! How marvelous
The only threat drag poses is against my wallet because I am handing queens all my money at the gig.
Lol love it!
THAT SEND OFF WAS TOP TIER honestly what can’t Jinx do
Drag is a threat to NOBODY! 💄🏳️🌈
@K10 nailed it
Drag is a threat to those who want freedom and expression to be taken away for the sake of their own power. Dangerous people. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 💫
Drag is not under attack, drag is not “banned” the legislation has just changed to have drag performances take place only at 18+ venues. No one is getting pulled of the street for wearing gender-nonconforming clothing. No one is being arrested for doing drag…. unless they’re PREFORMING anywhere than an appropriate venue. If it’s “not about kids” then why are you all FIGHTING for drag to be preformed for children …?
@@bonniedark0 Drag is under attack. 100%. The government makes it clear that they don't want to see us out on the streets. This means drag is banned from pride festivals. There's no wording in the bill that distinguishes between trans folks and drag performance clothing. This is a seriously dangerous bill and if you think it's going to stop with that then you have something else coming.
@@supernovaskies5044 have you read the bill?
Just leaving a comment to boost this video. Jinks is just an amazing and joyful person who embodies what makes drag a great artform. Conservatives need to ask themselves what they're so afraid of...
Leave it to Tennessee to focus on the real issues plaguing our country🙄
So many Baptists in TN who actually harm children and they do this
Exactly.
@@rahee9482 so many religious leaders exposed for molestation and are simply relocated to other congregations to continue offending
Honestly I applaud tennessee. Its sad that LGBT people are losing some rights but at the same time it's a teaching moment for the LGBT. NEVER get too comfortable, Learn how to fight back against your oppressors. Y'all have been focusing too much on your pronouns, genders and fighting over trivial nonsense like using a bathroom.
The last ones that should worry about Drag.
We are BLESSED to have Jinx as a representative of our community. Intelligent, classy and so well articulated. Anyone who is being hateful toward this is just fueled by bigotry and require it to breathe apparently.
She’s so wonderful 🥹
Incredible Performer!!! Hope to see more of Jinx and other legendary queens shine more!!!!
Some children are probably meant to be drag queens but what parent wants to even admit that? It's so weird that we totally stigmatize certain profession for our children ... And for other kids it may just be a wake up call to be more confident and love yourself because that's what drag queens personify. Drag represents just taking up space and being joyous for no reason ... Sometimes people need to be reminded of that inner power we all have even if you're not a drag queen.BREAKING NEWS: Studies show you can actually not take your children to drag shows if you don't want to. SHOCKING.
It's aspirational, and a testament to the art form, to see how much Jinkx has grown in confidence and strength since season 5, around a decade ago.
Jinkx is such a light! I love hearing her talk, she really manages to speak to the heart of the situation. With that said, Jinkx, mama, burn the wig!
I love her so much, but when I saw her I was "Oh hunty. That wig is crispy."
I wouldn't have said it until you did but yes, so true 😂 Luv you Jinkx but the wig your Nana bought you is better than that! You look like Ginger Spice's mum 😘😘😘
Gorgeous dress though x
All I have to see is that I am absolutely and utterly ashamed to live in Tennessee. I am only a teenager so I can’t leave yet, but I WILL be leaving the day I turn 18. I believe that Tennessee (and most of the southern United States) is very possibly the worst place to live. Period. It is absolutely awful, the VAST majority of people here are naturally unintelligent, stubborn, ignorant, and hypocritical substance abusers. I will never ever be proud of this place and when I leave I will never encourage any visit or move to this awful, decrepit, trash ridden state.
I am in my early 20’s and yes . The south sucks. I live in Texas and basically even the progressive cities are ignorant. It feels like we are going backwards with how conservative people are.
run for office and be the change you want . you can do it when u turn 18
I have quite a few friends in Nashville, they say it's tolerable there. But they wish they could move away. Do good in school so you get into college, and pick one somewhere like western Washington state.
@@sharimeline3077 I'm loving your comments and for defending the queens! I love how people are getting pissy with you but you respond with care and intelligence which I'm sure annoys them further! Ty for the support of my community ❤
This was a satisfying read ❤
Sounds like Tennessee needs a lesson in the current world and not back in the 1800's. Drag queens are no different than dressing in costumes for a play or movie or tv. I raised my son to love everyone and he turned out wonderful. Love u Jinx xoxo🤗
Love you Jinkxy! Thank you for speaking out on behalf of the culture!
Not all heroes wear capes - some, wear drag.
Tell 'em Jinkx!!! Love them so much!!! My daughter is LGBTQ and this sh°t makes me soooo angry!!! People are people, your orientation means nothing, it's who you are as a person that counts. Drag is a beautiful art form and these people need to find something else that's seriously hurting our children every day. Gee, I don't know, like guns, maybe??? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Jinx is incredibly funny yet very kind and humble. I love her so much!
So happy to see ABC news is spending time on this. Great interviewer!
I mean, who can even be upset or feel uncomfortable with someone like Jinkx? Just by this interview alone, you can see that she's a very sweet, authentic and kind human. And she's the example of how sensible and beautiful a drag artist's essence and heart is. How can you think it is evil or ill-intent? when in reality, Jinkx as many many drag queens have brought JOY, LAUGHTER, ART, PERFORMANCE and ENTERTAINMENT to so many people. In fact, I would rather see my kid watching artists like RuPaul, Jinkx, Sasha Velour, and so many many others ANY DAY, over any old man pushing a political agenda or embracing violence and justifying it as acceptable. We live in a hypocritical society which fails to address important problems and distracts us with a bullying circus.
Jinkx is lovely but that wig she wore in this video is ugly.
@@celestialhumanoid hahahahaha the reading. Choices
Just because something is joyful doesn't always make it right honey. It's fine in adult spaces. Why should kids be allowed to something that used to strictly be allowed for adults and adults only. Here's your answer: y'all always want to be more inclusive, as if it's never enough. Not everyone is ment to be inclusive to everything. Society is combusted with people from far right and the far left, I am disgusted by the fact that society has no common sense. There is obviously a compromise to be had but people are too proud on both ends to find it.
@@EmberFlames_Jag I disagree. Majority of the places that have drag performers are 21+ venues. And the ones where kids could be potentially "exposed" to them are with the consent of their parents, no 5-year-old take themselves to a drag performance, there is.a parent who makes decisions and choices on what that child gets exposed to. Furthermore, when kids are part of an audience the drag performer is usually aware of that and they tone it down or tailor the show for that audience, meaning they are careful with the language and stuff displayed. Do you have substantial amount of evidence to back the accusations up about drag queens and LGBTQ+ art acts endangering kids? Because I've done my fair share of research and the numbers, statistics and analyses say otherwise; in fact a child's integrity is WAY MORE LIKELY to be compromised in the hand of PRIESTS, PASTORS, MALE RELATIVES, MALE AUTHORITY FIGURES, FEMALES IN A POSITION OF POWER. I know that a young child's criterion and psyche is not fully developed to discern between good or bad, however the vast majority kids have parents or grown ups that are fully responsible of whatever the kid is exposed to, same happens with uncensored music...if you do not control it, and if the kid is exposed to it, it is not the kid's fault, it is YOUR responsibility as a parent. Nobody is forcing your kids to watch a drag show or witness a drag queen. IT IS A PARENT WHO ALLOWS IT OR NOT.
@@EmberFlames_Jag the left is composed of people who want a change in the current society, and the right the the ones who want to keep society as it currently is, the farther on each spectrum the more the desire.
The thing with centrism is that you can't make compromises between doing something and not doing it, it just ends up leaning into the right spectrum.
Centrism wants compromise for decisions that can't have in betweens, for example this Tennessee bill, if you are against it you're on the left side obviously, if you want it to stay you're not. There's no keep a part of the bill, and no amount of "its fine but keep it away from children" can help, this bill is so vague it also targets trans people on the streets, and makes them feel even more discriminated against.
And about the topic of trans people, there are only 2 sides, you're either with them, or against them, centrists might say "keep them away from kids", but that does mean being against trans people (and it affects the rights of trans kids, who are already struggling )
The political spectrum can't have an in between.
Jinkx is the best drag queen ever ! Love her so much, better entertainer then a lot of actors comedians etc. total closed minds. It’s the best entertainment I’ve ever seen, I laugh so much. I live for them, wish I was one. This whole thing is so stupid, banning is unreal. I’ve been to drag queens shows, none I saw had anything sexual. Just comedy , they are artist !
Hello Deborah
How are you doing today?
Jinkx is so emotionally intelligent. Thanks gal!
And once again it is confirmed that a lack of education often also means a lack of tolerance. And let's face it - Tennessee is one of the bottom performers in terms of prosperity and education. It is also shameful that people who have experienced exclusion themselves are here in the first place fighting with nasty signs for what they perceive as justice.
They want queer anything/anyone kept unknown, misunderstood and feared. That way their children will be easily groomed to hate and deepen the divide. Hateful parents want their children kept obedient yet oblivious to their bottomless bitterness towards those that insult their ego’s identity. Acceptance of others is a true test of your faith to prove how much love or hate you allow in your heart. Heterosexual cis people conceive and birth queer people regularly. Forgive yourselves. It will never be under your control.
Cishet mom of a Gay T. Loud and Proud 🏳️⚧️❤️🌈
@@the_phuckery_is_real7252 I don't know you but proud of YOU for being proud of your child 💯❤️🫂
Sad and true. They're not mad about the alleged "grooming", they're just mad about public acceptance of homosexuality and the scary idea that their kids will not grow up to be as bigoted as them.
Only love for the Queen of all Queens, Jinkx Monsoon! Love you Mama, thanks for speaking out and showing how class our community has ❤
Jinkx could not have said it better. My 93 year old grandfather was in Stonewall. I often thank him for making the world a safe place for me to be who I am 😌. Thank you, to all who have stood for truth 🙏🙏🙏
So does this affect movies like “Some Like It Hot”, “Flip Wilson”, “Madea”, Shakespeare Productions, Musicals, Stage Plays and all the other uses of DRAG (DRessed As Girl)?
That’s not what drag is. At all
@@RainboTea_TM it is actually the definition of drag. Drag was initially a man dressing as the opposite gender. And now it is any gender dressing as the opposite gender.
If you disagree, please enlighten us of your definition.
@@orlandocharlie1795 drag is not dressed as a girl. That is what I was referring to. There are many different kinds of drag that have nothing to do with female stereotypes or norms. Calm down Charlie
QUEEN JINX EVERYONE! Thank you for having her and getting the word out. We'll even throw a brick if we have to! LOVE!
Love Jinkx such a perfect spokesperson.
But parents still take children to hooters and Vegas actually no they still take them to church 👀
Exactly, and then they thing drag is the issue
Exactly. Child marriages are still legal in a lot of places in the US too. They don't really care about children. They're just being homophobic
Hope she hosts SNL this season!!!
Jinkx is the queen of all queens ♥️🥰
This is why she's the queen of all queens!
My children know I love drag queens! It’s important our children learn they can literally be whoever they want! I would never take them to a club to a drag show but I would to a child event. Straight women like Miley can perform at vmas with her tongue out grinding on a married man with teddy bears (yes I know she grew up gracefully from that) without riots in the streets. Queer life is in commercials, queens are voices in Disney cartoons…the same ppl holding these signs up probably didn’t mask up over rights but rights aren’t for everyone apparently
Thank you for raising your kids in a loving way
Miley (and Britney, Christina, Madonna, Beyonce, Grace Jones, heck, even Janis Joplin) received so much flack for expressing their sexuality. And don't forget it was Janet who got roasted at the Superbowl, not Justin. Please don't forget that in most cases, men were the ones who instigated this kind of mental, physical, and political bullying and oppression towards those they think "aren't men." It's been men who are the loudest against abortion. It's been men who are the loudest against common-sense gun control. And it's been men who are the loudest at attacking the queer community.
best mom ever award goes to you!
What would you think if Miley and other women did a national tour where they do provocative dancing, but specifically aimed it at children? Would that change your perspective of the intention of it? Also, if things were switched and there was a group that revolved around heterosexuality...or even anything else sexuality based...polyamory, etc...and their specific aim was creating children events, what would you think?
@N Corp She's a brainless "I support all the current things to appear virtuous." type. Obviously, she's not above Munchausen by proxy. It should be more aptly put child endangerment virtue signaling by proxy.
If parents really wanted safety for their children, the focus should be on gun control rather that Drag culture.
I have been a loud proud ally for many years. I took my son to his first event-a smaller pride event. There he met his first drag queens. He said, “mommy-I met some ladies and they were so nice. They do wear more makeup than you do.”
That's absolutely adorable ❤
aww! proud of you both!!
@@moppupaws I couldn't agree more ❤️
Jinkx is so well spoken she’s just the best
Hello Dear
How are you doing today?
I love how Jinkx came on and was very polite and respectful in her delivery but you can tell how much she wanted to really POP OFF about this topic. Also the anchor complimenting her look 😂 in all seriousness though I'm glad Jinkx is speaking out. Some cis celebs have been eerily silent...
drag queen doesnt only mean gay men dressed as women and performing. we have seen drag queens who are women, we have seen straight men who are drag queens. so what does the law even entail? is it only "men who dress as women and perform"? because if so isn't that discrimination based on gender and that's not legal
YAS! Keep speaking up!
It's never about "protecting the children" from sexual predators. Because if that were the case, there would be a lot of legislation banning priests, politicians, and police officers from events involving children...but let me just sip my tea.
Well said Jinkx, that's exactly what I think. Introducing kids to drag is fine as long as the content is not sexual. in the UK we all grew up watching the pantomime dame, who is traditionally a man dressed as a woman. The dame is always the best character in the show and children love them. The trick is to make the little ones laugh whilst giving a cheeky nod and a wink to adult humour that goes over the childrens' heads. I'd definitely take my kids to a child friendly drag show. Not only would I take them to see Jinkx but I'd happily allow them to be alone with her overnight. She has a heart of gold...I know because I've met her twice. Not only Jinkx but the majority of drag queens are good people. They are not predators. Love you Jinkx xxx
And that’s why she was crowned twice!!! i loved this. it’s like a real life maxi challenge for our girl jinkx.. it’s disappointing the Queens not only have to worry about their safety now.. but they also have to worry about their fans safety who are gonna be in attendance. i’m sure everyone will come together when they need each other though. stay strong y’all.. like Jinkx said this is nothing new to our community ✊🏽❤️
I wish Jinx would have mentioned something about democrats trying to ban the child marriage law in WV and Republicans preventing it, which sexualizing children a lot more than drag is which is none.
Real
and how the word “groomer” is being weaponized against the LGBTQ+ community, when it’s the Catholic church who are the very definition of “groomers.”
Thank you for this platform. People need to see drag.
No 🤢
I agree 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@@HagiaFantasia Jealous.
In the UK, respected actor, presenter, drag queen and dog advocate, Paul O’Grady died on 28 March. He was 67. Especially known as the drag queen Lily Savage, he was beloved by many and was a great friend of Queen Camilla. So many messages of sadness have been published, and his death was even mentioned in Parliament. This is the mature way to discuss drag, not the hysteria of the American right wing.
Wait, so, instead of a gun reform to protect kids from school shootings, they’re banning drag queens? Haha. What a joke!
I love you, Jinkx. You keep on preaching! Tell ‘em it’s all water off a duck’s back. 🦆
So proud to be a human when I read these comments, so much love and acceptance and open mindedness, exactly the kinds of values children should be learning to make this world a better place ❤
My hubby n I have gone through v dark times n watching DR n these wonderful queens 👸 helped us laugh again 🌈 we took our 6 yr old to uk 🇬🇧 DragCon n she loved it!!! The atmosphere, the safety, the non-judgement woz a v healthy atmosphere with plenty of glitter!! I also work as a library supervisor n I say Bring It n Slay It !!!! The library is open!!!! 📚 💜
It's always heartwarming to hear of people who get it. Kids seeing diverse groups of people at a young age are more likely to be accepting of others despite all of our differences. Hope you all had fun :)
America has so many issues right now economically. Yet the people are mad at drag queens? Talk about priorities!
It’s absolutely mindblowing that it’s happening in a country that prides itself on freedom of self expression.
That being said, its politicians should not stand on higher moral ground when speaking on other countries’ practices.
HA! The dress slip part is iconic
Jinx Monsoon is a National Treasure and must be defended at all costs. ❤
Hello Katie
How are you doing today?
Not Jinkx falling off her chair 🥲! I think the interview became so much better after 😂
Politicians are the grooming experts smh
Great job Jinkx! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Water off a duck back! Love you Jinx. She literally was a major figure in teenage years when she won drag race!
Bravo for standing up for Drag shows and Drag Queens! Love them!!!
Chicago is one of my favorite musical. I just hope there would be an official video so I can watch her performance.
Thanks so much for having my fave queen on to speak out on such an important topic❤
I’m dying to see her on SNL
Cancelling drag performers is a complete joke. Many of the women - many, many, many women who love drag - seek out entertainment for ourselves and our children from talented, clever, fun people - I guess the misery guts, bigots, and the fools don't understand!
Is a woman wearing a man's suit illegal.
Trust me, that will be on the horizon.
@@winter_s_44 better tell Miley Cryess
@@winter_s_44 Exactly, who would want that 😄
@@dorisfaust8965 or any dozen of women who have been on a red carpet in the past 40 years.
According to the media there have been far more individuals in positions of authority (elected officials, teachers, religious officials, lawyers, doctors, executives, etc.), both male and female, accused or convicted of sexual misconduct against minors.
Drag is not a lucrative profession by nature, to make a living you have to work extremely hard securing gigs, especially at the beginning of your career as you have no reputation that precedes you.
Even if your child is somehow influenced to behave inappropriately because they saw a drag queen reading a book out loud, it is your responsibility as their parent or guardian to explain to your child how to make better behavioural choices. Trying to censor the world is not going to help your child when they are facing moral dilemmas in the future. Parents need to step up and do their job instead of trying to control the rest of the world to ensure that your child is shielded from everything you see as wrong. And if you find drag deplorable - you are completely entitled to your opinion - do not attend a drag performance or event. It is quite simple. No drag queen wants to chase you down the street - that is not what those heels were designed for!
Jinkx is a CLASS ACT!! No matter how much negativity is thrown by the other side she comes back with LOVE and Intelligence.
I love Jinxx! 💜 Drag is art. Drag is forever!
If drag is to be banned then so should Hooters and public beaches. Make it make sense America
exactly
it was only banned in schools because it is considered adult entertainment otherwise you can take your adult ass to a club and have a balls
There are r18+ drags and there are children-friendly drags. Just as we have children-friendly TV shows and R18+ TV shows.
This is responsible reporting. Thank you ABC.
beautifully done interview. truly the queen of queens. well represented!!
ICONIC as always!!!
Jinkx is such a beautiful soul. I hope these laws don't last. Drag is an art form for ANYBODY. There family friendly events and adult events as well. There is no absolute statement for who drag is for or who can do drag. It is as diverse as any other art form like music, painting etc. I wish people would be more open minded and tried to learn more.
Lol
Lol no. Family events. Just no
@@asantejsaymyname3537 Just don't bring YOUR family to them? Is it that hard to understand?
@@thegayestgay I think Asante is just stupid.
When I was a little girl I saw a magical movie called To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar and it was my first exposure to drag and it was amazing. It showed how drag queens are just people who like to dress up and be themselves. It was a beautiful experience and I think the representation in Tennessee need to see it. ✨
Although this is a terrible moment for us as a society I am so proud to know these queens are using their platforms to draw awareness to the injustice and really be defenders of free speech.
Lmfao of course jinx would slip 🤣 literally her . 🤣 the best drag queen ever. 👸
If drag is performed in front of children it should be with love and joy and not for sexual acts and pleasurable ways. But Drag has been something I’ve looked at since I was about 14 or 15 and drag is creative and inspiring and those who think drag is uncomfortable for children well then those children shouldn’t be allowed there. Drag is an art form and is a way for us to express things that we want and to bring a vulnerability out that we aren’t sharing! ❤️❤️ Stand for Drag and let it drag up America!
The last time Jinkx wore that wig she was stoned out of her mind 😆
@8:00 I thought she was going to slip into Judy Garland for a second lol Very well done interview!!
Very well spoken, love Jinkx Monsoon
Men in suits are more of a societal threat than those in a dress
That was actually a really nice interview, I love how the host was accommodating for jinx and how courageous jinx was in a forum that was out of her comfort zone. Hate is just not the answer, real solutions to real problems.
if we're gonna ban people putting on costumed performances for children, we'd also have to ban Halloween, live-action kids' movies, and the theater just in general.
DRAG IS NOT A CRIME!!!
Jinx looked so nervous, but she killed it! What a babe