While most of us are evolving, there are a select few out there who still have a problem with homosexuals and minorities. And especially homosexual minorities.
Glee creator Ryan Murphy admits that he’s highlighted homosexual relationships and minorities on his popular musical TV series. But apparently, it angers some people so much; they’ve sent Murphy death threats.
The openly gay writer told Deadline: “I've gotten death threats, yes. I have. I think anytime you shine a spotlight on homosexuality or minorities and you try and say they are as normal or as worthy as acceptance as others, the people who are on the fringe don't like that and they will come after you.”
Which is a really diplomatic way of saying, “yeah, there are still some close minded hicks out there.”
But despite the few naysayers, Murphy insists it’s a positive show for kids:
“I think it’s such a great show for young kids. The values of it, I think, are great.”
An episode in which Chris Colfer’s character came out to his father particularly made Murphy realize the impact Glee has.
“I thought so you can do entertainment and maybe do something responsible and socially relevant. That's when I got interested in looking at the impact that we possibly can have and what can we do with that,” Murphy explains.
“I think it's a great gift when I go to those Glee concerts and look out into the audience and see 20 people in wheelchairs who've been driven by their parents across three states because they see someone who looks like them who's cool. That is an amazing unexpected gift of the show that we take very seriously.”
Glee creator Ryan Murphy admits that he’s highlighted homosexual relationships and minorities on his popular musical TV series. But apparently, it angers some people so much; they’ve sent Murphy death threats.
The openly gay writer told Deadline: “I've gotten death threats, yes. I have. I think anytime you shine a spotlight on homosexuality or minorities and you try and say they are as normal or as worthy as acceptance as others, the people who are on the fringe don't like that and they will come after you.”
Which is a really diplomatic way of saying, “yeah, there are still some close minded hicks out there.”
But despite the few naysayers, Murphy insists it’s a positive show for kids:
“I think it’s such a great show for young kids. The values of it, I think, are great.”
An episode in which Chris Colfer’s character came out to his father particularly made Murphy realize the impact Glee has.
“I thought so you can do entertainment and maybe do something responsible and socially relevant. That's when I got interested in looking at the impact that we possibly can have and what can we do with that,” Murphy explains.
“I think it's a great gift when I go to those Glee concerts and look out into the audience and see 20 people in wheelchairs who've been driven by their parents across three states because they see someone who looks like them who's cool. That is an amazing unexpected gift of the show that we take very seriously.”
source: stereotude.com
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