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Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

I only heard of Pee Wee when the "scandal" of gay adult theater broke. I never saw his act. I was pleased to watch "The Queen" for the first time today. I have no strong feelings about drag. When working with trans patients, I went with one of them to a cosmetic artist and became fascinated with how much could be achieved with make-up - total transformations in many cases. I took an interest in theatrical make-up for my involvement in amateur drama groups. Apart from two visits to The Rocky Horror Show, I only wore drag and make-up once when I was 70 to portray a rich attractive elderly woman. I have amazed much younger straight men when turning them into beautiful and convincing young women. (I am amused that so many men can be turned on by fondling fake tits on their own chests). Many people are much more androgynous than they realise and subtle but expert make-up is dramatically effective.

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Clint Collide's avatar

Ray, I truly wish I could sit and have some tea while you share your experiences and points of view. Love it…thank you!

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Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

About 36 years ago, I vowed to never return to the US of A. I have reinforced that decision over the past years. You could come to Thailand. We could meet somewhere mutually convenient in the world, I guess. However, although I like visiting places and people, I am becoming increasingly reluctant to journying and find it quite aversive.

Or, we have the video chat which you once suggested.

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sixes's avatar

Thanks Clint and Paul and Igor and especially Barry Manilow. I made it through the rain many times myself, 🌈🌂⛈🌦☂🏳‍🌈

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Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Steve….splish splash, I been taking a bath! :-p

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Dan Pal's avatar

I still need to see this.

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Clint Collide's avatar

Look forward to your review, Dan! I have a theory about reactions being dependent on how old you were circa 1985. :-)

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Dan Pal's avatar

Yeah and I didn't even see the original Pee Wee series or movie!

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Larry LeBlanc's avatar

This is an interesting write up you did. I think we all have a bit of "Pee Wee" in us!

Cheers

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Clint Collide's avatar

I think so too. But don’t tell anyone, Larry. :-p

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jimmy pinet scritchfield, jr.'s avatar

He's in a class unto himself...

What a beautiful soul to gift us...

Amen.

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Clint Collide's avatar

I’m tardy to the Paul Reubens Appreciation Party, but I finally got here. :-)

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DougT's avatar

https://youtu.be/b7YFBHWiwEA?si=Hbbbz6ls_jqUXWWt

A bit of tounge in cheek nonsense 😁😎 Cheers DougT

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Clint Collide's avatar

Hilarious…and sorta true. Based on my limited “fishing” experience. :-p

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Doug Thompson's avatar

😎😁

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DougT's avatar

Heyas Clint, Pee Wee wasn't a well known personality(?) in the UK so I can't really comment about him. However there have been kids TV personalities here and we still have them, for good or bad! From personal experiences my exposure to children's after school TV the programming was more 'educational' and strictly limited in broadcasting times. There was always a rush to get home to see what was on TV. From the 70's onwards the fun element of kids TV programming crept in. That's the way it's been ever since. The present with digital media it's open season to broadcast to younger audiences. It's a minefield 😲 UK broadcasting have dedicated channels for children's TV so it doesn't impinge on adults TV time. I won't bore you and others with the ins and outs of it all Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧

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Clint Collide's avatar

So interesting how some pop culture crosses the pond…and some doesn’t. As for children’s tv, I have my own experiences which I may or may not share at some point. lol

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Doug Thompson's avatar

😁😎😮

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