It’s time to stop the act, drag queens

State broadcaster TVNZ’s Seven Sharp is desperate to normalise drag queens. But it’s not what they show you that’s the problem. It’s what they don’t show you – but of course, that is their strategy.

State broadcaster TVNZ’s Seven Sharp aren’t happy that drag queens aren’t allowed to read LGBT books to children so they did some campaigning. It wasn’t what they showed that was the problem. It’s what they conveniently didn’t show – but we will.

Last July, the segment on Seven Sharp was entitled “Hilary Barry Uncovers: How Online Hate Ruined Rainbow Story Time”

Local councils in Rotorua, Hastings and Upper Hutt have been forced to cancel Rainbow story time events for children because of a nasty backlash online. One of the performers Willy Smack 'n Tush spoke to Hilary Barry about the experience.

Now remember – there is nothing sexual about the name Willy Smack 'n Tush. Nope nothing at all. Willy Smack 'n Tush

let’s look at what else children would find when they look up SmacknTush on social media. Please note – you will be offended by what you’re about to see.
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What a wonderful role model for children.

When this was posted to social media, judging by the comments, it certainly wasn’t fundamentalist Christians who were objecting. It was normal thinking NZers, parents, grandparents. As you would expect. I could tell by some of the colourful language.

But some libraries around NZ seem to have become activist hubs. Sadly.

Hilary and Jeremy and Seven Sharp didn’t play this video

Back in 2020, TVNZ’s Breakfast interviewed two drag queens in an attempt to publicise and promote their tour around the country.

And then two years ago, Seven Sharp were back at it marketing a drag queen who had some views on the opposition to children being exposed to the act. Speaking to Seven Sharp, Blair addressed one of the key criticisms of Drag Queen Storytime, stating that "it's a costume, and that's what I think we need to strip all this back to.”

Hmm… bad choice of words there.

“You were quite happy to take your child to go and see Santa at the mall and set them on the lap of some old gentleman who you have no idea who it is. You don't have an issue with that, but you suddenly have an issue with somebody in a costume reading your child or book. And that's where the disconnect comes."

No - the disconnect is that Santa Claus brings gifts for children. G-rated. Not strip shows, adult entertainment, suggestive talk, LGBT culture, gender confusion – Santa isn’t at pride parades, carnivals and drag pageants and in venues such as cabarets and nightclubs.

Anyway, TVNZ and Seven Sharp are still campaigning – and last week they featured yet another drag queen.

Before I show you what Seven Sharp didn’t show you, let’s check a couple of bits of the latest advertising campaign

A day in the life of a drag queen….

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This is pretty honest. It’s all adult scenes – with some vulgarity – but it’s clearly adult settings, age appropriate.

But then it gets interesting. He’s an activist. And it moves from adults… to children. Very subtly.

Note the books he wants to read

Note the badges with the personal pronouns

Note how few kids are actually in attendance – fortunately

And note the emphasis on the LGBT flag – which they call a rainbow but its not.

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I’m happy to meet with Nick. I’d simply say – be yourself – but just stick to adults.

Simple.

I might also discuss his understanding of biblical sexuality also!

But in their quest to normalise drag queens, they actually shot themselves in the foot.

They start by telling the truth – that they’re adult entertainers – that there’s sexual innuendo – that it’s men wanting to dress up and perform as women.

But then it becomes activism – involving children – and pushing same-sex relationships and LGBT in general.

Most people watching will have seen that transition – pardon the pun – and will have thought, “that’s not quite right.”

Good.

Here’s the interesting bit – we’ve already met this drag queen on TVNZ. There was a feature on Drag Queens on TVNZ’s Re site – yeah – it’s just called Re. Specifically targeting… young people. And in this feature, they meet two Auckland drag queens who run a Bar and Cabaret in Auckland.

Here’s what Seven Sharp didn’t show their audience.

They admit they’re like adult clowns – and that’s probably why children find them amusing

There’s a hint of the flavour of their shows and personas. It gets more blatant

But the ultimate purpose….

Let’s be clear. Drag queens are an adult expression of LGBT communities. Even they admit that. Strip dancing, sexuality, cross dressing, sexualised content, adult entertainment. If it’s targeted at adults, so be it.

Let me finish with some common sense and truth (as we always do 😊)

And it’s from – wait for it – a drag queen

But this drag queen has more sense than some librarians, politicians and definitely more sense than Hillary and Jeremy.

This drag queen went viral a couple of years ago because he dared to say drag queen culture is not for kids. He said “This is my response to mothers and/or fathers who indoctrinate their children with the aid of a drag queen. I believe they hurt the child and the LGBTQ community.” He also said that if there were kids in his audience, he would leave.

Have a watch

Perhaps let’s be even more blunt. Here’s Dr Jordan Peterson talking to podcaster Joe Rogan about it.

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The media are marketing the drag queen act. Don’t fall for it.

It’s time to stop the act – literally.