CuriousByNature

Unless he put himself through dental school working as a barber.

Agreed - though it is important for people to remember that anyone can say they're 'safe only'. Ultimately only you can protect yourself, and it can be risky to rely on how someone self-identifies healthwise. I'm not suggesting that you don't know this already, but I'm mentioning it in case others may not realize it.

I agree - there is something unsettling about this dog

Good luck with the promotion! And all the best for Christmas and the New Year!

Reports indicate that Stephen 'tWitch' Boss died of a self-inflicted gunshot at an LA hotel. He was the DJ on Ellen for 8 years before the show ended this year. He leaves behind his wife and three children. Such a tragedy for the whole family.

I still think some people would have an issue with him reading anything at all. It's about what he represents, not about what he is reading.

Is he travelling with others? Maybe DavyDallas or KnoxKnottsLanding?

Did you ever think of putting a photo of it on a milk carton? 🤣

I find it interesting how this conversation has morphed from focussing on WHO is reading to the children to WHAT is being read. I don't believe that whether the drag queens are reading something completely secular or not is the point - the point is whether or not the drag queen persona is something that children should be exposed to at an early age. As for KC, regardless of what he is reading, there will still be people who object to his participation on the basis of his vocal faith position. Even if he were to read a store catalogue to the kids, some people would be concerned that he would use the opportunity to proselytize and advance a Christian agenda.

I know words can be accurate, but can they be precise? 🤔

The 76 year-old actress and singer confirmed that her mother, Georgia Holt, has died at the age of 96 after coming down with pneumonia. Ms. Holt was a singer, actress and model herself, who lost her own mom just 13 years ago in 2009. Her mom was also 96 when she died, when Ms. Holt was 83 and her granddaughter Cher was 63. Cher's grandma had her mom in 1926 at the young age of 13. 😲

They also carry chlamydia.

I see it here in Canada all too often, I'm afraid.

Thanks for posting this, @samhexum. It makes me regret not becoming a marine biologist, and particularly one that specializes in the deep sea. The notion of these submerged plateaus holding such interesting and unidentified sea life reminds me of the unique and often unexplored ecosystems found on the tops of tepui table-mountains in Venezuela and other parts of South America. Fascinating!

Mistakes happen. As long as it is corrected in an expedient manner I think she should be happy with her $34 voucher. Things like this should not turn into a windfall for the wronged party, particularly when no injury has occurred. The fact that our society expects more is an illustration of our entitlement, in my opinion.

This conversations seems to be all over the place, and as someone who has never been interested in drag/drag shows, I find it somewhat bizarre. I think it is important to separate the person from the behaviour. A man dressed as a woman does not have to 'perform' in a risque or overtly sexualized manner. I'm confused why the children are being read to by individuals who are all done up as (often) over-the-top sexualized personas. Even the chosen name has some sexualized connotation. When was the last time you met a drag queen named Susan or Jennifer? If the point is to be more inclusive and expose children to differentness, would it not be better if they were read to by transvestites and/or transsexuals? I think it is more likely that the average person encounters these demographics more often that drag queens, unless you happen to attend their shows. Many of which would probably not admit children. The comparison with Peter Pan and Disneyland is interesting. While costumed characters may be portrayed by men or women, and as an opposite gender to the character itself, it is probably clear to most children that these characters are not real. I never thought that the 6-foot tall Mickey Mouse at Disneyland was the same individual I saw on TV. The portrayer is dressed up as something that is fictional. This is not the same as drag queens, who are dressed as another gender, often in a very stereotypical sexualized manner - which may not be the most helpful behaviour for young children to be exposed to. There are reasons why children below a certain age are not permitted into certain movies and performances. As adults we may assume that because we can tell the difference between the person, the persona, and the behaviour, that children are able to as well. And I don't think that is a conclusion we can make. Many kids are terrified by clowns for this very reason - I was one of them. Because a clown still looks like a human dressed up as something above and beyond a 'normal' human - and that can be scary. I imagine the vast majority of kids being read to by drag queens will likely have no ill effects for the experience, but they may have important questions that flow from the experience. And this should be a concern because the average parent may not be able to explain things properly or sufficiently, and this runs the risk of increasing the prejudice rather than diminishing it. Many will disagree, but I believe that children are unable to discern nuances the way that adults today seem to think they can. In many ways, they cannot really think for themselves until their brains have developed enough in their teen years. I didn't mean to drone on like this, but hopefully what I have written makes some sense to some people, without it sounding like a crusade against drag queens - which it certainly is not meant to be.

Freudian slip?

Must have been made with good Durum wheat.

Two hand - four paw. LOL

I just realized that if I go out and buy one, I can finally say that I've gotten some tongue.

One I recall hearing all too often was, "You're as useless as teats on a bull."

Also because it's too uncomfortable and potentially dangerous to have one, let alone two, birds in your bush.

If there is a genetic connection I suppose I should feel sorry for my grandmothers.

I imagine it is very different than here in North America. I don't think that Indonesia follows strict Sharia law, but I understand that certain provinces are heading towards that direction.

Or... 3. Husbands who want to strengthen their case for divorcing their wives, regardless of whether the wives have cheated.