John Stewart on Caitlyn Jenner

My sister watches John Stewart nightly. I admit that I do not. She showed me Stewart’s take on Caitlyn Jenner. He does such a funny yet poignant remark about the reality of being a woman in America. It is worth the watch. The last few sentences are spot on.

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That was a good clip and worth the 30 seconds I had to wait to get through the ad that ran. I don’t watch Stewart either.I don’t think that what “she” did here is good for women or good for anyone. To me it’s a publicity stunt and media circus. Period. As far as being courageous I wish people would stop throwing out that word (like they do with “hero”) so that they can manipulate an entire new generation into thinking that anytime you do something that isn’t what would be considered “normal” [1] [2] there is some silver lining in doing so.As far as “inspirational” is there some big hidden problem in the world where a large percentage of the population would like (and can afford) a sex change but are not doing so? How many people is that .001% of the population? I guess we don’t have other issues that affect more people that can be discussed…[1] And make no mistake about it, this type of thing is not “normal” it’s bizarre down to and including a glam photoshoot and the impact on the family. If my spouse did this I can’t even imagine the trauma…[2] I hope none of my kids ever jump onto the train tracks to help a stranger. I’d like them to be around as long as possible. Ditto for other high risk activities…

Comments (Archived):

Ella Dyer Jun 11, 2015

#JohnStewartForPresident!
1. Gotham Gal Jun 11, 2015
  
  Lol
awaldstein Jun 11, 2015

I’m a huge fan of his.His ability to deal with nuance in humor is his brilliance.I shared this one broadly when it came out.
Mario Cantin Jun 11, 2015

“Welcome to being a woman in America”, wow, a lot of truth disguised as humor in this destined-to-become-a-classic segment.
Tracey Jackson Jun 11, 2015

I am going to miss him sooooooooo much……
LE Jun 11, 2015

That was a good clip and worth the 30 seconds I had to wait to get through the ad that ran. I don’t watch Stewart either.I don’t think that what “she” did here is good for women or good for anyone. To me it’s a publicity stunt and media circus. Period. As far as being courageous I wish people would stop throwing out that word (like they do with “hero”) so that they can manipulate an entire new generation into thinking that anytime you do something that isn’t what would be considered “normal” [1] [2] there is some silver lining in doing so.As far as “inspirational” is there some big hidden problem in the world where a large percentage of the population would like (and can afford) a sex change but are not doing so? How many people is that .001% of the population? I guess we don’t have other issues that affect more people that can be discussed…[1] And make no mistake about it, this type of thing is not “normal” it’s bizarre down to and including a glam photoshoot and the impact on the family. If my spouse did this I can’t even imagine the trauma…[2] I hope none of my kids ever jump onto the train tracks to help a stranger. I’d like them to be around as long as possible. Ditto for other high risk activities…