In the article "Gay Tinky Winky Bad for Children", the author quotes from many people from differing standpoints on the issue. It starts by saying that the Reverend Jerry Falwell does not approve of the Television show. He claims Tinky Winky serves as a poor role model for young children simply because he is gay. The article then goes on to explain Falwell's point of view and how he might feel that way. At the end of the article, the author includes opposing arguments who say that just because he acts gay doesn't mean he really is. Other quotations point out that overall, Tinky Winky is a sweet-hearted character and had no intentions of doing any children harm. The author obviously wanted to show both sides of the argument to allow the reader to make a decision for themselves. The author most likely knew that he couldn't change the readers' values, but he could make them more informed on the subject.
In the second argument about Tinky Winky being gay entitled "Crabmommy, is Tinky Winky Gay?", the author does not seem to support themselves with an effective "they say" argument. The author simply blames Polish people for being "conservative" and goes on to state their own opinions on the subject. Other people made comments about their own opinions on the subject, but no one clearly cites what "they say". This was more of a conversational forum than anything else. In effect, the ending result is a disorganized cluster of opinions without any clear, legitimate references to what anyone else has said on the topic.
4 comments:
First of all why is he saying that only polish people are conservative? As for the articals I think that the first artical was put together best for information, but it isn't a real argument. In general I think that it really shouldn't matter weather tinkywinky is gay or not. But thats just me.
yeah, well have a good day :)
Personally, I've heard of people calling tinky winky gay, but I never really thought much about it. It's sad that people out there think that because this purple character wears a purse he might be gay, so what if he is, he's happy on the show and brings a smile to hundereds of children's faces.
It's a good thing that the writer decided to show both views on the issue, allowing us to eventaully decided for ourselves how we feel about it.
People are who they are and should all be accepted. The same goes for teltubbies. People should learn to accept others whetehr they be man, woman, or furry alien creature for who they are.
Besides I totally though Po was the gay one.
haha dan!
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