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ollie89 05/14/19 8:39:06 PM #1:	https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/05/mr-ratburns-gay-wedding-on-arthur-was-quietly-profound/589462/ How a Gay Character on Arthur Reflects Changing Norms in the U.S. The Arthur premiere made headlines on Tuesday, and most of the attention focused on its positive, normalizing portrayal of same-sex marriage. Portrayals of LGBTQ characters and same-sex relationships havent always been so welcome on TV programs for kids. But the 2019 Arthur premiere marks a poignant moment in childrens TV history: In an episode where a male teacher gets married to another man, the behavior that the other characters consider most worrisome is his dorky dancing, and the apparent moral of the episode is that kids neednt meddle in the affairs of the adults in their lives, because the adults have it under control. That Mr. Ratburn is marrying a person (an aardvark?) of the same sex feels, for all intents and purposes, unremarkable. It attracts no quizzical glances from the other characters, nor is it used as an opportunity for a proverbial Very Special Episode that teaches viewers about same-sex relationships. Kind of crazy how so much has changed. This would have been taboo 10 years ago. --- Woo! <cite>ollie89 posted [p:921901189] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/05/mr-ratburns-gay-wedding-on-arthur-was-quietly-profound/589462/ <quote>How a Gay Character on Arthur Reflects Changing Norms in the U.S. The Arthur premiere made headlines on Tuesday, and most of the attention focused on its positive, normalizing portrayal of same-sex marriage. Portrayals of LGBTQ characters and same-sex relationships havent always been so welcome on TV programs for kids. But the 2019 Arthur premiere marks a poignant moment in childrens TV history: In an episode where a male teacher gets married to another man, the behavior that the other characters consider most worrisome is his dorky dancing, and the apparent moral of the episode is that kids neednt meddle in the affairs of the adults in their lives, because the adults have it under control. That Mr. Ratburn is marrying a person (an aardvark?) of the same sex feels, for all intents and purposes, unremarkable. It attracts no quizzical glances from the other characters, nor is it used as an opportunity for a proverbial Very Special Episode that teaches viewers about same-sex relationships.</quote> Kind of crazy how so much has changed. This would have been taboo 10 years ago.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DK9292 05/14/19 8:39:59 PM #2:	I mean, so did Steven Universe. --- A hero's role is one that cannot be forsaken, Caring for those with hearts that are breaking. <cite>DK9292 posted [p:921901225] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 05/14/19 8:40:21 PM #3:	Parks and Rec had a gay penguin wedding, where was all the hubbub back then? --- MVP Tracker: 1-0 <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:921901248] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>Parks and Rec had a gay penguin wedding, where was all the hubbub back then?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CM_Ponch 05/14/19 8:46:59 PM #5:	DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:921901561] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DK9292 05/14/19 8:57:31 PM #6:	CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it? --- A hero's role is one that cannot be forsaken, Caring for those with hearts that are breaking. <cite>DK9292 posted [p:921902198] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 05/14/19 8:58:34 PM #7:	CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur I like Steven Universe. --- Hello, I like video games and comedies. Let's be friends. :) <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:921902266] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> I like Steven Universe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EverDownward 05/14/19 8:58:46 PM #8:	CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Savage --- "And you can't tell me what my spirit tells me isn't true, can you?" <cite>EverDownward posted [p:921902275] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> Savage</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Feline_Heart 05/14/19 8:59:41 PM #10:	CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Arthur has been irrelevelant for like 15 years. People like Steven Universe --- Pickles the Drummer doodily doo ding dong doodily doodily doo <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:921902315] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> Arthur has been irrelevelant for like 15 years. People like Steven Universe</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarbyIsBack 05/14/19 9:02:24 PM #11:	DK9292 posted... CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it? If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason) --- The Bagel made me do it. "I want a cute Japanese gf and I don't want to be a virgin anymore" ~Great_Reapette 2018 <cite>MarbyIsBack posted [p:921902464] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it?</quote> If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultimate reaver 05/14/19 9:05:19 PM #12:	SU varies between being a good show with funny stories and a good show with an intriguing plot. Arthur is a static good show Both are good and there's no reason to pick just one unless you have bad taste --- butts <cite>ultimate reaver posted [p:921902595] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>SU varies between being a good show with funny stories and a good show with an intriguing plot. Arthur is a static good show Both are good and there's no reason to pick just one unless you have bad taste</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ollie89 05/14/19 11:04:10 PM #13:	I've heard so many good things about Steven Universe. --- Woo! <cite>ollie89 posted [p:921907636] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>I've heard so many good things about Steven Universe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Skye Reynolds 05/14/19 11:06:47 PM #14:	Steven Universe doesn't count. Congrats, Arthur! ^_^ <cite>Skye Reynolds posted [p:921907736] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>Steven Universe doesn't count. Congrats, Arthur! ^_^</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Thinker 05/14/19 11:08:53 PM #15:	DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. That show has genderless rocks --- Always 5 steps ahead <cite>The_Thinker posted [p:921907808] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> That show has genderless rocks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 05/14/19 11:09:58 PM #16:	PatrickMahomes posted... Parks and Rec had a gay penguin wedding, where was all the hubbub back then? Parks and Rec is a children's show? --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://imgur.com/6ezFwG1 <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:921907855] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>PatrickMahomes posted...</cite> <quote>Parks and Rec had a gay penguin wedding, where was all the hubbub back then?</quote> Parks and Rec is a children's show?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrNintendo1213 05/14/19 11:12:40 PM #17:	MarbyIsBack posted... DK9292 posted... CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it? If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason) For what good reasons exactly? Ive only seen most of the first season but it just seems like a nice wholesome show. --- Dot Dot Dot... <cite>MrNintendo1213 posted [p:921907959] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>MarbyIsBack posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote> I mean, so did Steven Universe. </quote> The difference is that people like Arthur </quote> Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it?</quote> If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason)</quote> For what good reasons exactly? Ive only seen most of the first season but it just seems like a nice wholesome show.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 05/14/19 11:12:50 PM #18:	I am more shocked that Arthur is still getting new episodes in 2019 than anything else. --- [This signature was deleted at the request of a moderator or administrator] <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:921907970] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>I am more shocked that Arthur is still getting new episodes in 2019 than anything else.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Feline_Heart 05/14/19 11:17:14 PM #19:	MrNintendo1213 posted... MarbyIsBack posted... DK9292 posted... CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it? If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason) For what good reasons exactly? Ive only seen most of the first season but it just seems like a nice wholesome show. The show is great but the fanbase is infamous for being toxic --- Pickles the Drummer doodily doo ding dong doodily doodily doo <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:921908139] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>MrNintendo1213 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MarbyIsBack posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote> I mean, so did Steven Universe. </quote> The difference is that people like Arthur </quote> Do they? Or do they just like the memes associated with it?</quote> If I had to pick a show to watch from just those two, I'd choose Arthur every time. I'm sure I'm nowhere even close to the only one. Though I'd say the difference isn't that people like Arthur (though don't get me wrong, people do), but more that people dislike Steven Universe (and for very good reason)</quote> For what good reasons exactly? Ive only seen most of the first season but it just seems like a nice wholesome show.</quote> The show is great but the fanbase is infamous for being toxic</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
specialkid8 05/14/19 11:27:02 PM #20:	Interspecies marriage is a sin. <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:921908509] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>Interspecies marriage is a sin.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ollie89 05/14/19 11:27:27 PM #21:	specialkid8 posted... Interspecies marriage is a sin. XD --- Woo! <cite>ollie89 posted [p:921908525] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>specialkid8 posted...</cite> <quote>Interspecies marriage is a sin.</quote> XD</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 05/14/19 11:37:57 PM #22:	CM_Ponch posted... DK9292 posted... I mean, so did Steven Universe. The difference is that people like Arthur Too bad the show is a soulless husk now. --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:921908923] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote><cite>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DK9292 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, so did Steven Universe.</quote> The difference is that people like Arthur</quote> Too bad the show is a soulless husk now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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yusiko 05/15/19 4:48:07 PM #24:	voltron had a gay wedding and a gay main character --- yusketeer <cite>yusiko posted [p:921938550] in Arthur, a ... [t:77715589]...</cite> <quote>voltron had a gay wedding and a gay main character</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Arthur, a children's show, featured a gay wedding. It was a huge success.