Lots of interesting pieces and excellent analysis as ever, thanks Dusty. I can never get enough of Helen Joyce so I’ll look forward to that.
I agree with your comment regarding Dr. Az in the Lost Boys, that jumped out at me too. Your second point re: the motivation for transition for the boys is a lot more complex but I agree that ‘toxic masculinity’ does not appear to be appropriate. Having said that, I as a female can never really understand the confused feelings of gender non conforming boys going through puberty. They seemed to be trying to convince themselves that they felt that their masculinity was wrong, as a way of justifying what they were doing. What a heartbreaking film though.
I am sure it is complex for the boys but it seems to me that the main thrust is thinking they are not really boys because not stereotypical masculine boys - or, alternatively, someone is feeding them that narrative from an early age - see KJK's latest video! The film is heart breaking but the Epoch Times film centring on a mother who has custody of her girl taken off her(unfortunately behind a paywall ) is almost too difficult to watch at some stages!!
Fats Domino! You've started me now 🤣 I always maintain that he is the Father of Rock 'n Roll - his first hit, The Fat Man, was in 1949. 1949! (unless there was a Mother instead - see little known black woman singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe - but that's a different story!). When my wife and I saw him at the New Orleans Jazz Festival many moons ago it was a long, long time after his heyday and the vast majority of the crowd were there for the main act, the Neville Brothers. However, a soon as he came on , my wife, me and the back woman next to us and pockets of people around the crowd got up and we all kept dancing until he did his last encore. A memorable day 😎
Cleese was brilliant in the mouse sketch!!
I forgot to credit you with sending me the Lost Boys film 😯
The Arty Morty piece is a fantastic analysis of trans likeness to wrestling kayfabe; I had to read it twice for it to sink in. I was particularly interested in the brodude/activist joining in the delusion as legitimate cover for their misogyny. Helen Staniland conveys the same analysis in her summation of misogyny-driven activism in TRAs.
The Irish bill is a nightmare; glad that Gript (and Musk) are on their case.
Looks like the evidence of harm from puberty blockers is piling up; I’m hopeful that the momentum will continue to build up.
Saw that report on the universities who effectively ban free speech when it comes to gender critical views; surely they’ll have to take some sort of action.
Helen Joyce’s interview was really excellent; you can’t argue with her although TRAs try to.
I agree that‘toxic masculinity’ is a problem for young men growing up; we need some good male role models in society to show them the admirable qualities of men: emotional intelligence, strength, loyalty, sense of humour, supportive etc.
Loved the Fats Waller video; he was the daddy of rock n roll.Thanks for the extensive coverage of all things gender woo, Dusty. Will X as usual.
You're welcome, Liz and thanks for spreading around as ever. I have had a noticeable increase in views and a few new subscribers since new year which is great.
Arty's Kayfabe analogy is brilliant I think. They know it is fake but still pretend it's real!! And the example of Lia Thomas's public and private persona!
There is a good campaign going in Ireland and this can take advantage of great disquiet generally with the current Irish Government for other reasons. If there is a big rally I might be tempted to pop over as this substack's Irish correspondent 😎
Yes puberty blocker evidence mounting.
There must be potential legal cases against the named universities. There is also the Higher Education ( Free Speech) Act.
Helen J - wonderful. I treasure my selfie with her from the Dublin LWS 😎
It strikes me that there are also excellent role models on the GC side for young gay lads such as Arty, Dennis, Menno, Clive S etc
Lots of interesting pieces and excellent analysis as ever, thanks Dusty. I can never get enough of Helen Joyce so I’ll look forward to that.
I agree with your comment regarding Dr. Az in the Lost Boys, that jumped out at me too. Your second point re: the motivation for transition for the boys is a lot more complex but I agree that ‘toxic masculinity’ does not appear to be appropriate. Having said that, I as a female can never really understand the confused feelings of gender non conforming boys going through puberty. They seemed to be trying to convince themselves that they felt that their masculinity was wrong, as a way of justifying what they were doing. What a heartbreaking film though.
Fats Domino live - I’m impressed.
Monty Python- the Nostradamus of our times 😁
Thanks, TT.
Helen J is amazing isn't she!
I am sure it is complex for the boys but it seems to me that the main thrust is thinking they are not really boys because not stereotypical masculine boys - or, alternatively, someone is feeding them that narrative from an early age - see KJK's latest video! The film is heart breaking but the Epoch Times film centring on a mother who has custody of her girl taken off her(unfortunately behind a paywall ) is almost too difficult to watch at some stages!!
Fats Domino! You've started me now 🤣 I always maintain that he is the Father of Rock 'n Roll - his first hit, The Fat Man, was in 1949. 1949! (unless there was a Mother instead - see little known black woman singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe - but that's a different story!). When my wife and I saw him at the New Orleans Jazz Festival many moons ago it was a long, long time after his heyday and the vast majority of the crowd were there for the main act, the Neville Brothers. However, a soon as he came on , my wife, me and the back woman next to us and pockets of people around the crowd got up and we all kept dancing until he did his last encore. A memorable day 😎
Cleese was brilliant in the mouse sketch!!
I forgot to credit you with sending me the Lost Boys film 😯
Onwards to the Good News Supplement!
Dusty
You’re right about being fed a narrative, it’s everywhere, definitely a social contagion. I really should watch the Epoch Times film.
Your time in New Orleans sounds amazing.
I’m in the middle of the Helen Joyce so back to that!
Lots of stories from New Orleans and our journey up the blues/cajun/bluegrass trail! Another time!
Enjoy Helen 😎
Dusty
👍
OK finally here is the 1949 original version of The Fat Man - is this rock 'n roll or what?
https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TEmriC-syEo2YPQST0ssKVZIyc_NzMtXKMlIVQDyFXIT8wAOaA2U&q=fats+domino+the+fat+man&rlz=1C1GCEA_en-GBGB1058GB1058&oq=fats+domino+the+fat+man&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEC4YgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEINjg0MmowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:4c8795dc,vid:nftncTMcZ8U,st:0
OK I'll shut up now and definitely going to the GNS now 😎
Dusty
😄 brilliant!
The Arty Morty piece is a fantastic analysis of trans likeness to wrestling kayfabe; I had to read it twice for it to sink in. I was particularly interested in the brodude/activist joining in the delusion as legitimate cover for their misogyny. Helen Staniland conveys the same analysis in her summation of misogyny-driven activism in TRAs.
The Irish bill is a nightmare; glad that Gript (and Musk) are on their case.
Looks like the evidence of harm from puberty blockers is piling up; I’m hopeful that the momentum will continue to build up.
Saw that report on the universities who effectively ban free speech when it comes to gender critical views; surely they’ll have to take some sort of action.
Helen Joyce’s interview was really excellent; you can’t argue with her although TRAs try to.
I agree that‘toxic masculinity’ is a problem for young men growing up; we need some good male role models in society to show them the admirable qualities of men: emotional intelligence, strength, loyalty, sense of humour, supportive etc.
Loved the Fats Waller video; he was the daddy of rock n roll.Thanks for the extensive coverage of all things gender woo, Dusty. Will X as usual.
You're welcome, Liz and thanks for spreading around as ever. I have had a noticeable increase in views and a few new subscribers since new year which is great.
Arty's Kayfabe analogy is brilliant I think. They know it is fake but still pretend it's real!! And the example of Lia Thomas's public and private persona!
There is a good campaign going in Ireland and this can take advantage of great disquiet generally with the current Irish Government for other reasons. If there is a big rally I might be tempted to pop over as this substack's Irish correspondent 😎
Yes puberty blocker evidence mounting.
There must be potential legal cases against the named universities. There is also the Higher Education ( Free Speech) Act.
Helen J - wonderful. I treasure my selfie with her from the Dublin LWS 😎
It strikes me that there are also excellent role models on the GC side for young gay lads such as Arty, Dennis, Menno, Clive S etc
Dusty
Yes, indeed. My late gay brother used to lament that the only openly gay men on TV in the 70s were Larry Grayson and John Inman. 🤪 No women at all.
Hi Liz
I now have a vision of a generation of gay youth saying 'shut that door!'
Also good modern lesbian role models: Kathleen S, Bev Jackson, Kate Harris, Aja the Empress...
Dusty
Yes! I follow on X all the women you mentioned
😊