In a story that is sure to leave Rush Limbaugh confused, our friends at Filmdrunk report that liberal activist / actress Susan Sarandon slammed the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for being "out of control."The reason? GLAAD criticized the TV show "Glee" for using the word "tranny" in a "Rocky Horror Picture Show"–themed episode. Sarandon, as you might remember, starred in the original "Rocky Horror."
This is the second time in the past month GLAAD has had a difference of opinion with Hollywood royalty: Earlier GLAAD criticized director Ron Howard for his refusal to remove the word "gay" (as in Vince Vaughn's character declaring, "electric cars are gay") from his upcoming movie "The Dilemma."
Obviously there is a long history of anti-gay language on screens big and small. And as an advocacy group, GLAAD has an obligation to call such rhetoric out.
But is it possible their recent critiques may be hypersensitive to the point that they cheapen their overall message?
| Yes -- they need to lighten up | |
|---|---|
| No -- bigotry is never entertaining | |
| Maybe -- I can see their point about "The Dilemma," but not about "Glee" |


























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Friday 12 November
By Doug
I can sort of see GLAAD's point, but when RHPS has a song called "Sweet Transvestite", then I think the word "tranny" can be allowed.
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Friday 12 November
By whatshamata
GLADD makes good points, but by leaving the "gay" reference in, it allows them to see how much progress their message has made. Ron Howard is absolutely right when he says, “I defend the right for some people to express offense at a joke as strongly as I do the right for that joke to be in a film." GLADD can condemn the joke, or organize a boycott of the movie, but to demand that filmmakers change their films to fit your worldview, doesn't do your cause any favors.
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