I consider myself a pretty big fan of Craig Ferguson's show. In the past, there's been an occassional joke at the expense of gays that made me cringe, but since it's nearly impossible to find a show on cable that doesn't use some homophobia, in the past I'd try to overlook what was usually one joke amongst lots of jokes I did not find offensive. However, lately Craig's REALLY been on Eric Brewer, the transgendered mayor of East Cleveland.
Last night's show was almost entirely devoted to mocking Brewer. Repeatedly, photos of Brewer in lingere were shown for comedic effect (Men in panties! So silly!). Then the photos were altered to include some celebrities standing next to Brewer (because it's bad to be seen with a transgendered person!). And then for the remainder of the show, Craig (and even his guest) made jokes about wearing women's underwear (but just for lolz! They wouldn't REALLY do it!). The entire thing was disgusting.
So feel free to email Craig to let him know just how you feel about his hour-long transgender shame fest.
Note- I used "he" because I'm not sure what Brewer's preferred pronouns are, but if someone knows differently, please let me know and I will change the note accordingly.
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Is Eric Brewer really transgendered? From what I've seen, there are only those photographs of him in women's underwear and a wig. He always appears in public in men's attire and has never referred to himself as female. The photos appear to have been done alone, some with a tripod and some with a mirror. To be honest, the mayor of a town in as much disrepair as East Cleveland is in shouldn't be wasting his time doing something like that. I'd say he deserves a little ridicule.