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Used to be bi. Now in a hetero relationship, but they’re poly, so she’s Queer.

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Why is it so hard to just agree that drag shows probably aren’t appropriate entertainment for kids, and don’t need to be hosted by public schools or libraries?

I know the MSM is very mad at Elon Musk -- for his campaign on behalf of free speech -- but isn't this inappropriate? 

I enjoyed this whole interview, but the bit in red has gotten a lot of attention. 

I think it's true, but odd. 

I'd agree that you shouldn't cast John Wayne as an Asian, or change the race of a character in a book, for the movie. 

And, part of this is because not only is it wrong, but it's because there are few roles available for Asian actors, and because Asian actors can't play white roles. 

But, there's nothing so obviously discernible about sexuality that would prevent a straight man from play a gay man or vice versa. 

And, unless you're also saying that gay men can only play gay men, then there is no shortage of roles for gay men.  

So, why has this become a thing?

We’ve been talking a bunch about cultural shifts. I want to ask about cultural shifts related to the two movies you won Oscars for.
Timely movies, at the time, that you might not be able to make now.

That’s exactly it. There’s no way a straight actor would be cast in “Philadelphia” today and “Forrest Gump” would be dead in the water. Gary Sinise would not have been able to play Lieutenant Dan because he has legs?

Not that. I’m positive that its premise alone would mean that “Forrest Gump” would be mocked and picked apart on social media before anyone even had a chance to see it. There’s nothing you can do about that, but let’s address “could a straight man do what I did in ‘Philadelphia’ now?” No, and rightly so. The whole point of “Philadelphia” was don’t be afraid. One of the reasons people weren’t afraid of that movie is that I was playing a gay man. We’re beyond that now, and I don’t think people would accept the inauthenticity of a straight guy playing a gay guy. It’s not a crime, it’s not boohoo, that someone would say we are going to demand more of a movie in the modern realm of authenticity. Do I sound like I’m preaching? I don’t mean to.