Drag Queen Story Hours

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just something else to do. Always looking for new things to do on the weekends - mainly for me because I think my kid would be fine going to the same park forever, but I need some new kid-friendly experiences mixed in.

Would you be ok if your child asked your husband to dress up and put make up next time they want a bed time story. I’m sorry but it is weird.

Would you be ok if you took your kid to a play and then your child asked your husband to dress up and put makeup on next time they want a bed time story? Do you see how crazy you sound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just something else to do. Always looking for new things to do on the weekends - mainly for me because I think my kid would be fine going to the same park forever, but I need some new kid-friendly experiences mixed in.

Would you be ok if your child asked your husband to dress up and put make up next time they want a bed time story. I’m sorry but it is weird.

Would you be ok if you took your kid to a play and then your child asked your husband to dress up and put makeup on next time they want a bed time story? Do you see how crazy you sound?

No more crazy than taking my kid to see grown men dressed as women. Do you see how crazy you sound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The drag Queens are better dressed than what I see a lot of HS girls wearing when they walk out of school on their lunch break.

Ok. You convinced me it’s fine.

[Anonymous]

My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

+1

It’s an acceptable form of minstrelsy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

+1

I get that they are entertainers but this is how I feel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

That’s a stretch. Nice one!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

Ok, JK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

+1

I get that they are entertainers but this is how I feel.

Same

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

+1

I get that they are entertainers but this is how I feel.

Same

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My problem with drag queens is that they seem to me like a caricature of women -- sort of like the exaggerated form of blackface that, for instance, Al Jolson used. Women have enough trouble already.

+1

I get that they are entertainers but this is how I feel.

Same

This.

I do not find exaggerating and appropriating physical characteristics of other people to be entertaining or funny. Different people enjoy different types of humor and entertainment, but I do not plan to expose my children to it.

[Anonymous]

Do they run background check on these drag queens?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can parents who take their children to these events explain the appeal. What am I missing? Never had these when I was a kid or when raising my own children.

The vibrancy and playfulness of drag is creatively inspiring. The books they usually select are empowering and tell my kids they can do anything they dream of. How to be true to yourself, how to support others, being compassionate, knowing your worth. Kids respond to animated delivery and I can’t think of anything more delightful. The performers that choose to do story time love telling stories and are there to bring joy to the kids. The intention is beautiful and I’m so glad we have local spaces hosting Drag story time.

[Anonymous]

Also their uncle is occasionally the performer. So we’re all in!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they run background check on these drag queens?

Why?

What do you think is happening at brunch?