A familiar face at the Oscars

[tlynn78]

No, that wasn’t yet public knowledge when she appeared on those shows. Her article on that experience was published significantly later. I suspect that if flock had made that connection, he would not have offered his attempted witticism. At least, I certainly hope not.

As for anyone who might try to defend the joke in light of that knowledge, understand that to some of us Jackie is more than just a name and a face on a screen. Some of us have met her in person and consider her a friend. So this isn’t just about what is or isn’t politically correct. It’s about making light of what will almost certainly be the most traumatic experience in our friend’s life. —Bob

So to wonder/guess someone is transgendered is to insult them? Wouldn't that imply being transgendered is "bad?" How very un-pc of you.

I think the "joke" that got people upset was the one about how the two women in the picture were the only two in Hollywood who hadn't been sexually harassed.

I was referencing Bob's comment about "Flock's jape," directly. I didn't hear anything about the one you referenced.

[Bob78164]

So to wonder/guess someone is transgendered is to insult them? Wouldn't that imply being transgendered is "bad?" How very un-pc of you.

I think the "joke" that got people upset was the one about how the two women in the picture were the only two in Hollywood who hadn't been sexually harassed.

I was referencing Bob's comment about "Flock's jape," directly. I didn't hear anything about the one you referenced.

SSS is correct about the jape I was referring to. —Bob