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RandySF

(57,613 posts)
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:36 PM Apr 2015

Surprise, surprise. Jenner interview was all about promoting a reality show.

A new chapter has begun for Bruce Jenner. The Olympic Gold Medal winner and E! reality star will soon embark on a public journey of his transition to a woman, as he takes strides towards living the life that is more true to himself in an all new E! docuseries premiering in July.

In a public release statement on April 24 from E!, the entertainment network announced the July 26 premiere date for the upcoming documentary series detailing Bruce Jenner’s transition from a man to a woman. The new reality series will be the second for the Olympian who has starred on the E! show Keeping Up With The Kardashians for nearly eight years, but it will be the first to detail the next chapter of his life. Bruce hopes people maintain an open mind and with the positive response seen by celebrities after his tell-all interview last night, that hope could be fulfilled.

In the new documentary series, cameras will follow Bruce on the road to his new life as a transgender woman. A life he says that he was meant to live. In a recent interview with Diane Sawyer, Bruce opened up for the first time, and last time as a man, about coming to this decision to do the docuseries, particularly how Keeping Up With The Kardashians played a role.


http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Bruce-Jenner-Reality-Series-Has-Release-Date-71520.html

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Surprise, surprise. Jenner interview was all about promoting a reality show. (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2015 OP
I know straights long for the days when 'those people' were not on TV but I don't. Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #1
I know, right? n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #2
I didn't say he was transitioning for the show. RandySF Apr 2015 #5
In your opinion SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #8
. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #16
Or... TDale313 Apr 2015 #39
The OP simply said cwydro Apr 2015 #6
I almost always agree with you, but this time... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #14
Id call it transphobic and I'm appalled its here. n/t FreeState Apr 2015 #11
I thought you meant the Kardashians! TexasMommaWithAHat Apr 2015 #29
I don't necessarily agree SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #3
Tbh I think a show about Bruce transitioning would be beneficial to LittleBlue Apr 2015 #4
I agree. TDale313 Apr 2015 #40
Sweet Jesus... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #7
So you think it had nothing to do with the constant trans shaming the media has done to him? LostOne4Ever Apr 2015 #9
E! is owned by NBCUNIVERSAL. How nice of ABC to be carrying their water. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #10
+10000 n/t FreeState Apr 2015 #12
Great point SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #13
That is EXACTLY it. Democrat or Republican, NOT human being searching for happiness. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #15
Me, too. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #23
I see your point. cwydro Apr 2015 #19
Yours is a valid point as well. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #20
In NO way do I think cwydro Apr 2015 #21
He doesn't say he's ann--- Apr 2015 #28
I know he's not gay. cwydro Apr 2015 #34
I'm quite confident that he is getting counseling Cal Carpenter Apr 2015 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author NuclearDem Apr 2015 #41
Exactly jamzrockz Apr 2015 #35
Because he said he was a republican. Puzzledtraveller Apr 2015 #17
+100000 SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #18
And it was almost said in passing. I doubt he's politicly active and would be surprised of he even PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #24
Wonderful. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2015 #22
I don't doubt his sincerity nor his commitment to his transition tularetom Apr 2015 #25
That family is his family and has been for over 20 years. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #26
It's always about the money ann--- Apr 2015 #27
I don't believe that's necessarily true SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #30
I can't stand the Kardashian clan, but I have to disagree with you TexasMommaWithAHat Apr 2015 #31
Are you kidding me? Cal Carpenter Apr 2015 #37
He seems comfortable enough to make it a public matter. NuclearDem Apr 2015 #42
kaching. can you say kardashian? i ignoree realitee teevee like the plague. pansypoo53219 Apr 2015 #32
I tend to look at reality shows with a fair amount of disdain. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #33
I agree. Terra Alta Apr 2015 #38
 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
1. I know straights long for the days when 'those people' were not on TV but I don't.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:41 PM
Apr 2015

I do think it is pretty fucking insulting to think Jenner is transitioning for the show. 'All about promoting a show'.
Some days, I lose all hope for straight culture.

TDale313

(7,820 posts)
39. Or...
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 09:44 PM
Apr 2015

The interview and the show are about bringing attention and discussion to important issues he has been dealing with his whole life, which can be a good thing for many individuals also dealing with those issues.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
6. The OP simply said
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:50 PM
Apr 2015

that the interview was about promoting the reality show.

No one thinks he transitioned in order to get the show. That would be ridiculous.

But I'm sure the interview was in order to promote the show. The show was announced some time ago - of course he's gonna promote it. It's a no brainer.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
3. I don't necessarily agree
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:43 PM
Apr 2015

that it was all about promoting a reality show, but after seeing the interview, I don't care why he did it. The fact that he did it is important, and I believe that it might actually save lives, both by helping those struggling with their gender identity and by opening the hearts and minds of those that don't personally know anyone struggling with these issues.

I don't get why some people are so negative about his interview.

 

LittleBlue

(10,362 posts)
4. Tbh I think a show about Bruce transitioning would be beneficial to
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:48 PM
Apr 2015

the trans community. Fight those misconceptions, Bruce

LostOne4Ever

(9,267 posts)
9. So you think it had nothing to do with the constant trans shaming the media has done to him?
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:57 PM
Apr 2015

[font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]I really could not care less about the show, but rather I am supporting a person who has chosen to come out as a transwoman.

He* is doing something that I think will make society more accepting for all transgendered people in the country and that is a good thing as far as I am concerned.

*Using male pronouns only because it is my understanding that he does not want to be referred to as a she yet.[/font]

 

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
10. E! is owned by NBCUNIVERSAL. How nice of ABC to be carrying their water.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 03:57 PM
Apr 2015

Imagine how much ABC just saved NBC on advertising.

You should really delete this OP, UNLESS you believe that ABC is in the business of promoting shows owned by OTHER FUCKING NETWORKS.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
13. Great point
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:00 PM
Apr 2015

Thanks for making the connection that I had completely missed.

Based on this and other threads here the last couple of days, it seems that support for a celebrity coming out as LGBT hinges on whether or not that person is a Democrat or a Republican.

It's appalling, IMO.

 

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
15. That is EXACTLY it. Democrat or Republican, NOT human being searching for happiness.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:02 PM
Apr 2015

Makes me terribly sad.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
19. I see your point.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:34 PM
Apr 2015

ABC wanted the interview because they considered it newsworthy, which it is.

I still think Jenner wanted to promote his show. Both things can be true at the same time.

I'm glad that a prominent athlete is willing to talk about the struggle he underwent dealing with his gender identification - for whatever reason.

 

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
20. Yours is a valid point as well.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:36 PM
Apr 2015

I never felt that kind of cynicism or skepticism though. Maybe it was wishful thinking influenced by my Son.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
21. In NO way do I think
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:42 PM
Apr 2015

he made a "choice" to be who he is.

I'm gay, and I know it doesn't work that way.

Your son is lucky to have you.

 

ann---

(1,933 posts)
28. He doesn't say he's
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:41 PM
Apr 2015

gay. He's says he's a woman. He truly needs psychiatric counseling
about this.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
34. I know he's not gay.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 08:08 PM
Apr 2015

I didn't watch the interview, but I read the reports.

I meant that being transgender is not a choice, nor is homosexuality.

Cal Carpenter

(4,959 posts)
36. I'm quite confident that he is getting counseling
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 08:31 PM
Apr 2015

and it's really none of anyone's business anyway. His process of transitioning is between him and his doctor(s).


Response to ann--- (Reply #28)

 

jamzrockz

(1,333 posts)
35. Exactly
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 08:11 PM
Apr 2015

Also didn't NBC try to run a competing interview with Kim K at the same time it aired? Not buying this OP

Puzzledtraveller

(5,937 posts)
17. Because he said he was a republican.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:11 PM
Apr 2015

That's what has people losing their minds about him and trashing who he is and what he's done. Pathetic.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
18. +100000
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 04:14 PM
Apr 2015

Had he said he's a Democrat, and had Republicans said he was doing the interview to promote a reality show, the hypocrites on this site would have been screaming from the rooftops.

Pathetic is right.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
24. And it was almost said in passing. I doubt he's politicly active and would be surprised of he even
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:24 PM
Apr 2015

Votes, tbh.

He's giving a voice and a face to the issue and if he can help destigmatize, hooray. He seemed sincere, he seems like a good person and I wish him the best.

tularetom

(23,664 posts)
25. I don't doubt his sincerity nor his commitment to his transition
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:36 PM
Apr 2015

But he had to know going in, that his association with that creepy family would turn the entire process into a sideshow.

 

ann---

(1,933 posts)
27. It's always about the money
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:40 PM
Apr 2015

Anyone who was truly serious about a sex change would want it to be a private matter.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
30. I don't believe that's necessarily true
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:57 PM
Apr 2015

Someone that is in the public eye, that was a national hero due to his performance in the Olympics, who has contemplated suicide because of this...I think it's because he believes he can make a difference to those that suffer in silence and are afraid to come out to their families and friends.

And why should it be a private matter? There's nothing shameful in what he's doing.

TexasMommaWithAHat

(3,212 posts)
31. I can't stand the Kardashian clan, but I have to disagree with you
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 05:58 PM
Apr 2015

He has lived his life in public for years, so why should this be any different? He has nothing to hide, and this is how he and his family have made a fortune.

I can't stand the Kardashians and consider them vulgar in their quest for fame, but I'm not going to judge whether or not Jenner is serious about transitioning.

 

NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)
42. He seems comfortable enough to make it a public matter.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 09:49 PM
Apr 2015

Why do you think it would have to be a private matter?

I'm not sure I'm going to like the answer.

Inkfreak

(1,695 posts)
33. I tend to look at reality shows with a fair amount of disdain.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 06:50 PM
Apr 2015

But maybe one about Bruce could help some people understand more about transgender people. He's an immensely famous athlete AND he came out as a republican. That could draw a lot of viewers from all walks of life. I suppose it's all on how the shows produced.

Terra Alta

(5,158 posts)
38. I agree.
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 08:37 PM
Apr 2015

I don't care for reality shows but if this helps bring attention to the issue I'm all for it. IIRC, Chaz Bono did a reality show when he transitioned so I don't see what the difference is.

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