I Am Cait

Haven't watched an E! reality series since I gave up on the Anna Nicole Show when it got too sad and exploitive. Never seen a Kardashian kashow in my life. I've already said in other threads that to my way of thinking, the best case scenario would be if Caitlyn realized the old feminist saying "the personal is political" and realized she is part of a movement. And that seems to be happening, like mad.

The series premiere was really moving. I mean, it was smart enough to contain an Armistead Maupin epigram. I'm an easy emotional mark, but I was teary within the first five minutes and blubbering by the end.

You can see the scales falling off her eyes as she realizes the 1% experience is the exception in these stories.

I also really liked the kind of intense section where her mother looked sort of panicked while saying, as if to reassure herself, "But you still have the same values, the same soul...". I feel like that, and talking to the therapist about the Biblical injunction against cross dressing, were the two moments of Jenner family Republicanism bumping up against the new reality.

Ha. I don't have any investment in those people, but I did think that part was just typical reality TV hokum they probably need to put there for the serial aspect.

I think MY favorite part was when Caitlyn was nervously awaiting the arrival of her mother and sisters (who were meeting Cait for the first time) and when they walked in with their mouths open Caitlyn just kept saying, "It's okay. It's okay," like an out-loud reassurance for herself but also in that way that sexual minorities often end up supporting people when we come out to them about the reality of our lives.

Watched it with the girls and Mrs Brd - they are reality jukies. The mother's reaction was genuine and interesting. Kim's revenge against Kris was hilarious. We will watch it again.

What's with the dollar signs LH?

Carlos. The universally favorable response, based on the premiere, means more $$$$$$$$$$. No problem with that at all. Just pointing it out.

What about your review? Lady Bunny gleefully posts anti-trans memes about Caitlyn Jenner that originate on right-wing hate sites. Lady Bunny seems like an effing a-hole, so why should anybody care what he thinks?

Updated On: 7/27/15 at 11:42 AM

I watched the first 10 minutes and then turned it off. I just can't bring myself to sit through an hour long Tv show about a rich woman, when there are hundreds of homeless transgender-ed youth in our country.

I never agreed with Bruce's politics and while Cait seems to be learning from Bruce's mistakes, I just feel there are more deserving people to interview about the struggles and battles the transgender community has had to go through.

Maybe I'm wrong. I just can't justify watching another Tv show about this family. I believe they have 6 tv shows about them?

There's just something insanely wrong about that.

Updated On: 7/27/15 at 12:33 PM

So what thats she's famous and has money, so what if there are 6 reality shows revolving around her family. Take away her politics, her wealth and privilege and what you have left is that she is a human being...just like the rest of us, flaws and all and her position is something she can use to her advantage to shed light and educate others about the struggles of transgendered individuals from all walks of life.

Updated On: 7/27/15 at 12:37 PM

"You make a solid argument, Carlos. I think if she inspires people and is a beacon of hope for the community, while using her fame to educate bigoted people, then that's great. The show just isn't for me. "

I can respect that Hamilton22.

Makes Caitlyn look like a featherweight!