I'm pretty opinionated. (NO! You don't say!) There are some things where I will brook no argument, without question. But the controversy on last night's Glee is not one of them. I definitely felt that I got what the writers were TRYING to say and failed to do so, but the more discussion I have with the amazingly smart and thoughtful comments in this post, the more I'm realizing that I was totally thinking from a place of privilege.
And being reminded of that is always a good thing. The nicest, most positive ass-handing ever, guys. (Meaning, my ass. Handed to me.) I really love and appreciate every single comment that comes in at HDJM. We have good discussions, y'all.
Ultimately I think it boils down to the writers not fully thinking things through. BUT. The beautiful thing is the conversation coming out of this topic. (PLEASE, NO SPOILERS HERE, SOME PEOPLE HAVEN'T WATCHED YET.) As we move into a more open and tolerant society, this sort of thing is likely to happen - this might open the eyes for a lot of people, not just me.
And now I go to wash everything my Emily has come home with, as there was a cabin with bed bugs, and I am thoroughly skeeved. OH MY GOD.
And being reminded of that is always a good thing. The nicest, most positive ass-handing ever, guys. (Meaning, my ass. Handed to me.) I really love and appreciate every single comment that comes in at HDJM. We have good discussions, y'all.
Ultimately I think it boils down to the writers not fully thinking things through. BUT. The beautiful thing is the conversation coming out of this topic. (PLEASE, NO SPOILERS HERE, SOME PEOPLE HAVEN'T WATCHED YET.) As we move into a more open and tolerant society, this sort of thing is likely to happen - this might open the eyes for a lot of people, not just me.
And now I go to wash everything my Emily has come home with, as there was a cabin with bed bugs, and I am thoroughly skeeved. OH MY GOD.
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ETA: GAH, BED BUGS AAAAAAGH
Edited at 2011-11-16 09:33 pm (UTC)
I WAS HORRIFIED. But. It wasn't in her cabin, and everything is being run through the dryer on high for forty-seven hours, or until I stop imagining things.
I love the readers of HDJM. They always bring the goodness, we've only had one or two asshats, and they were obvious trolls.
Bed bugs. EEEEWWWWW. (we actually got a memo at work saying not to leave your shoes at the office in case bed bugs crawl into them. How gross is that?).
THEY ARE SO GROSS. And they don't LIVE here, because it's too damn hot! SO IT'S SOMETHING WE'RE NOT PREPARED FOR. AT ALL. (But I think we're good. Still. Blech.)