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Old 03-06-2012, 11:08 AM
 
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"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home to MLB standout and world reknown humanitarian Roberto Clemente"


"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home of Mario Lemeiux, NHL standout, cancer survivor, and humanitarian"


"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home of Sharon Needles, drag queen"
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:17 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Why does it bother you so much that a drag queen from Pittsburgh is on TV? A TV show has a local connection that's kind of fun. That's all. To me, Sharon Needles is of much more interest than a couple of jocks.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:26 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home of Mario Lemeiux, NHL standout, cancer survivor, and humanitarian"
Well, actually Mario doesn't live in the city.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:39 AM
 
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Well, actually Mario doesn't live in the city.
Most people who claim to "live in" or "are from" Pittsburgh aren't. Yes, I know he lives in Sewickley, I could even take you directly to his home. And I believe he may have dual citizenship. But he's most definitely, and undeniably a Pittsburgh icon.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:53 AM
 
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As I understand it, she is actually helping to popularize the show.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "she" actually a he? I'm confused.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:53 AM
 
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"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home to MLB standout and world reknown humanitarian Roberto Clemente"


"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home of Mario Lemeiux, NHL standout, cancer survivor, and humanitarian"


"Welcome to Pittsburgh, PA, home of Sharon Needles, drag queen"
Indeed. It turns out a City does not have to choose a single person to be from there.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:56 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Most people who claim to "live in" or "are from" Pittsburgh aren't.
Yes, and I remember you lecturing us in absolute and no uncertain terms that "THEY ARE WRONG!"

So, I'm just surprised at your framing is all...
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "she" actually a he? I'm confused.
When you're referring to a male drag performer's female persona, using female pronouns is generally accepted.
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:59 AM
 
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "she" actually a he? I'm confused.
The usual convention is to refer to the character as a female, so "Sharon Needles" is a "she".

If you referring to the performer, in this case Aaron Cody, you might instead use "he".

All this isn't terribly confusing if you remember that this is in fact a performance art.
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Old 03-06-2012, 12:07 PM
 
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When you're referring to a male drag performer's female persona, using female pronouns is generally accepted.
Ok, thanks, but in all seriousness, is the word "he" used in a "non-drag" setting?
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