Posted on 09/30/2016 5:45:52 AM PDT by Kaslin
ABC debuted the sitcom "Modern Family" in 2009 in part to push a broader acceptance of same-sex couples. But the cultural deconstructionists cannot rest until the mission is complete, so then they pushed it even further, agitating for a broader acceptance of same-sex marriage as just as sacred as traditional marriage. Now, the deconstructionists are doing it again, this time pushing transgender acceptance...with a transgender child actor.
This new initiative came just a few weeks after transgender actors became the latest social justice cause pushed at the Emmy Awards. When he accepted a highly politicized Emmy award for the second year in a row, Jeffrey Tambor of "Transparent" pleaded that he should be the last "cisgender" actor -- an actor who "identifies" with his or her biological sex -- to play a transgender on television. He said: "Please give transgender talent a chance. Give them auditions. Give them their story."
This trend was already underway. One CNN writer gushed that "'Modern Family' is truly living up to its name." It hired Jackson Millarker, an 8 year old from Atlanta, Georgia, to play a transgender boy who pressures the gay characters, Cam and Mitchell, to explore whether they are tolerant enough. Cam and Mitchell are upset when their adopted daughter, Lily, calls her new playmate Tom (formerly Tina) a "weirdo."
You read that correctly. The child is 8 years old.
When the episode aired on Sept. 28, Millarker was on screen for just seconds, and the transgender plot was a mere fraction of the half-hour. Cam and Mitchell first imagine themselves winning parenting awards for their daughter's commitment to tolerance. When the "weirdo" moment arrives, they're upset, of course. One says to the other, "One little spat, and her instinct is to go all baby bigot on him?"
Then, Mitchell's father asks how they would react if their Lily decided to become "Lou." They want to approve but struggle with the thought. In horror, Cam says, "Are we not being as tolerant as we think?" Mitchell replies, "But that's our thing, lording our tolerance over others."
That's a fitting slogan for "Modern Family" and the Emmy-awarding elite.
Gay actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell, tweeted that he was "super proud of this weeks episode." The director of the episode, Ryan Case, took to Instagram to post a photo of herself with Millarker with the caption: "This is Jackson Millarker. He's 8 years old, from Atlanta, and just happens to be transgender. He plays Lily's friend Tom in this week's Modern Family and he's wonderful. One of the many reasons I love being a part of this show."
People magazine touted Stacey and Jen, the two lesbian parents of Jackson, who say that he "transitioned at 6 years old." They boasted: "We followed Jackson's lead from a very early age and supported him in every aspect of his transition. ... He was always a very gender-neutral child, but at the age of 4 he started experiencing intense anxiety in his daily life." They insisted that they gave the child "the freedom to express himself however he felt comfortable."
You read that correctly, as well. Four years old.
In today's oh-so-tolerant culture, it seems no one ever opposed this child's denial of actual biology. Millarker insisted on being referred to with male pronouns at age 6, and his parents said: "He entered second grade as his true self, a boy. His family, friends, and school have been very supportive from the beginning. He is now a confident, happy, healthy young man."
They loved ABC's invitation, saying, "Jackson has been a young activist in our community and he knew that 'Modern Family' would portray the role of a transgender child in a positive light."
Apparently, America's culture is unanimous. If millions of you disagree, then you're prehistoric, stuck in the dark days of...2009.
Question: Have you ever known a 6 year old who questioned (without any prompting) his or her own gender? We pose that question to the entire national readership of this column.
Disney-owned ABC runs a Mickey Mouse "news" operation.
This is flat out child abuse! Shocking that Jackson’s parents are lesbian. No wonder this kid had extreme anxiety at age 4! Just a pawn for these scumbags. I don’t know how any normal person watches this show. I blame it for almost single handedly brainwashing our culture on the marriage acceptance.
“Oh if you think thats bad - Adam Lambert is working on a movie with drag queens called the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I saw the previews and it shows homo’s kissing and all kinds of perverted crap.”
Saw the movie many times. Several of those times I dressed as a character. The Rocky Horror Picture Show pushed all these boundaries back in the early 70’s.
“Couldn’t take the gay married couple. Not even ogling Sofia Vergara could get me past that.”
I feel the same way, and that’s some serious ogling there!
Me neither. I wish the actress who plays the blonde wife was on something else. From what I've seen of her on commercials, she's cute and funny.
Have you been living under a tree for the last 40 years?
The RHPS has been a staple Friday night event on College Campuses since the early 80’s.
It is really not a Pro-Gay movie. Its more like how one might imagine Halloween on Acid.
I am a pretty regular watcher of this show. Last night they had the transgender kid on. It was not a huge part of the show, and they actually got a chortle out of me on a couple of the jokes.
All in all, the show is consistently funny and well written. Yes, it is not for everyone. That’s why cable TV has so many channels.
Sexualizing a four year old! How is this not child abuse of the most vile nature?
Yes, Longmire is also a big favorite in our house.
Sure I know its a cult movie and has been for years. I saw it up of curiosity long long ago. It does promote sexual deviance - transvestites and sexual promiscuity in a cloaked way akin to Modern Family; just different theatrics.
Just to note, there’s a remake ‘tribute’ to Rocky Horror soon to be aired on Fox television. Adam Lambert (who wasn’t even born when the original was already a cult) will be in the project.
Clearly not for the kiddies.
But I doubt if anyone walked out of there thinking, “Hey, I think I will be a transvestite.”
Even if they would be a sweet one. :-)
If the show's writers truly want to examine how tolerant the two homosexual characters are they should introduce yet another 8-year-old: One with strong religious values and an NRA membership card. Let's see how this would play out ...
I would be happy if the food channel occasionally showed a show on how to cook. I am about as manly as you are going to find, and during my twenties I spent many an early Saturday morning watching real “How to cook” shows.
I was, and still am, able to throw a good meal together out of what is just laying around.
Showing people compete on food prep is kind of an “Only in America” phenomena. If you were in Darfur, I imagine the competition is a little different.
.....and Ed O’Neill keeps raking it in. I’ll bet he’s worth more than Seinfeld at this point.
This is why we don’t watch sitcoms in our house.
It’s starting it’s 8th season, and it’s struggling to find new material. The early years were good, and frequently un-PC (the adopted Asian daughter wrecks her toy pedal car, driving it into a wall in the house, “ok, we knew this was a possibility” is the response).
This season is a bunch of dreary PC nonsense. The show has jumped the shark with the transgender 8 year old and the non-stop efforts to make A Point about “tolerance”. The show should have ended a couple of years ago.
From Transylvania!
Don't get strung out by the way I look
Don't judge a book by its cover
I'm glad we caught you at home
Could we use your phone?
That's right Brad - Janet smokes!
Haven't seen it in decades....
Back when Susan Sarandon was hot... which ended about the time of Bull Durham...
The NRA character would be portrayed as a hateful, intolerant Republican Trump-Supporting bigot, and would be the butt of every joke. Mid-season, they'd have a "Very Special Episode" where he shoots up a school/minority-run church/Democrat Political Rally.
Consumed with grief, the character reaches deep within himself only to discover that he's Gender Fluid. He begins both male AND female hormonal treatments (hahaha!) and begs forgiveness from his family (really the viewers) for his transgressions.
The season ends with the NRA character living in a commune and engaged in a polyamorous relationship. They petition the Courts to change the law so that their entire group can get married....and that's the cliffhanger.
Yowza! Thank you!
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