John Cleese responds to transphobic tweets
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Transphobia allegations are being leveled against “Monty Python” actor John Claus after a series of tweets where he accused “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rolling.
In June, Rowling made headlines citing that she believes one’s biological sex criticizes transgender people for their “real sex” and “erasing the notion of sex.” In September, Chris signed a letter expressing his solidarity with Rowling.
On Sunday morning, a Twitter user asked Klaus about Rolling’s views on his position. Kellies wrote: “I’m afraid I’m not so interested in trans people. I just hope they’re happy and people treat them kindly. At the moment I’m more focused. [sic] The threat to democracy in America, the rampant corruption in the UK, the horrific British press, the brutality of the police.
I’m afraid I’m not interested in trans people
I just hope they are happy and people will treat them kindly
At the moment I am focusing more on the threat to democracy in America, the massive corruption in the UK, the horrific British press, the police brutality … https://t.co/y6l33FBQNL
– John Cleese (@JonSiles) November 22, 2020
When another user asked Klaus, “Why don’t people just let people be theirs?” She replied, “Deep down, I want to be a Cambodian policewoman. Is it allowed, or am I unrealistic? ”
Deeply, I want to be a Cambodian policewoman
Is it allowed, or am I unrealistic? https://t.co/oGPwEWJM9a
– John Cleese (@JonSiles) November 22, 2020
One user showed “excessive burden” of clichs on the subject. Claes replied: “Yes, my understanding is significant. One thing: When a woman competes against women who were once men who have always been women, I think she has an advantage because she inherited a man’s body that is usually bigger and stronger than a woman. Does this prove phobia? ”
Yes, my understanding is significant
One thing: When a woman competes against women who were once men who have always been women, I think she has an advantage, because she inherited a man’s body that is usually bigger and stronger than the woman.
Does this prove phobia? https://t.co/8x2H9zvstd
– John Cleese (@JonSiles) November 22, 2020
A representative from Kilis did not respond immediately DifferentRequest to comment.
Killiz received enough feedback for her tweets as users called them transphobic. Jonathan Van Ness, star of “Queen’s Eye”, referred to the violence caused by transphobic behavior: “Dear @Jonclise, you have made a number of transphobic comments here. Killing. Trans and non-binary people are not being treated kindly. “
Dear Choose You’ve made several transphobic comments here. You think that not only are trans people interested, transphobia is being added at a time when trans people are being murdered worldwide. Trans and non-binary people are not being treated kindly. https://t.co/7rzztvadoL
– Jonathan Van Ness (@JVN) November 22, 2020
In a subsequent tweet, Van Ness called on both Rowling and Claes: “Trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals, especially blacks and browns, try to be alone in the countryside or anywhere in the world. The world’s @jk_rowling & @Junkles has never been. So cruel to constantly punch marginalized people. ”
Try to be a trans, non-binary, or genderless follower especially Krishna and Brown, in a rural town or anywhere in the world. The That’s who Rowling is & Choose The world can never. It is so cruel to constantly punch marginalized people.
– Jonathan Van Ness (@JVN) November 22, 2020
Former Nine Inch Nail Art Director Rob Sheridan also responded to Kliz’s tweets. Sheridan writes, “I saw John Kliz trending and wondered why (he’s on the JK Rolling Transphobia Train).” And probably never affects them. “
I saw John Claus trending and was stunned to find out why (he’s on the JK Rolling Transphobia Train). It is often completely shattered by the personal sex problems of rich white people’s brains that never affect them and probably never affect them.
– Rob Sheridan (@Arab_Sheridan) November 22, 2020
