Gay Cartoon CharactersMother Jones
February 16


MoJo Outs Cartoon Land

Merrie Melodies or just gay 'toons?



by Leora Broydo



Thank God the Rev. Jerry Falwell has stepped in to clean up children's
television. Last week he outed Tinky Winky, from that perverted show
the"Teletubbies," because, Falwell pronounced, the character is clearly a fount
of gayness: He's purple, the gay color; he has an antenna shaped like a
triangle, the gay symbol; and he carries a purse, something all gay people do.

But Falwell's work is far from over. You see, kiddy TV is downright rife with
gayety. Heck, Toon Town is like one big circuit party and has been for years.

*** Fred Flintstone
Evidence: His nickname on the Bedrock bowling team: "Twinkle-toes Flintstone."
The show's theme song ends "...we'll have a gay old time!" Wears an orange
dress with little triangles on it. Hangs out with Barney far more than Wilma.

*** Bugs Bunny
Evidence: Often stands with hand on hip. Plays a hairdresser in one episode.
Frequently dresses in drag. Loves to throw on a top hat and tails and belt out
Broadway show-tunes with his buddy Daffy -- who, it's worth noting, has a lisp.
[King Daevid notes: Ms. Broydo omits Bugs' history of kissing Elmer Fudd on the
lips; Roger Rabbit is also seen kissing Eddie Valiant in WHO FRAMED ROGER
RABBIT?]
*** Velma (of Scooby Doo)
Evidence: Always tries to sit next to Daphne in the Mystery Machine. Sports
that butch haircut. Has broad shoulders and wears thick turtleneck-sweaters and
knee socks. Never once shagged Shaggy.
*** Popeye
Evidence: Eats lots of salad. Wears a sailor suit, even though he hasn't been on
a ship in years. Does little sailor-dances. Dates a flat-chested transvestite
named Olive Oyl. Best friend named Wimpy.
*** Batman and Robin
Evidence: Robin's nickname: Boy Wonder. Batman's real name: Bruce. Both wear
tights. They're in great shape. They like to show each other their "grappling
hooks."
*** Peppermint Patty
Evidence: Has a deep, gravelly voice. Wears pants, not dresses like the other
Peanuts gals. Plays a mean game of football. Likes to taunt Charlie Brown.
Always hanging out with that androgynous Marcie. Wears comfortable shoes.
Nickname: Sir.
*** The Pink Panther
'Nuff said