Stuff cis people say to trans people
This video is a Transfix production, etc:
I am unable to properly transcribe this (and my verbal working memory has tested as abominably low, so now it’s even scientifically proven), but I would appreciate if someone else could.
Transcription (without indicators as to who said which, unfortunately, via Reddit):
You know, for my new year’s resolution, I was thinking about only using Zee and Zir. Doesn’t that sound just so much more inclusive?
I could tell, it’s the voice.
They… is not a pronoun.
Sorry, sorry… I keep getting your pronouns wrong. It’s just really hard for me.
You know, I don’t really identify as cis, and it makes me feel really marginalized when you call me that.
Oh my god, I love Ru Paul’s Drag Race! You should totally be on that!
So what do you think of this Chaz Bono? I think it’s great that you guys have, like, a role model.
So what’s your real name?
You are so brave.
No no, your real word.
Look, I know a lot of drag queens, and they all use that word.
Don’t worry, once gay marriage is legalized, people are going to stop discriminating against you too.
So have you had the surgery yet?
Has she had the surgery yet?
Has he had the surgery?
Has she had the surgery yet?
(Wanders into her bedroom when changing) Oh my god, you really can’t tell!
Eric, what are you doing in my house?? (Slams door)
If you want to pass…
You know, you transgenders are so inspiring.
You know, I’m just really happy you’re finally going to be one or the other.
My cousin’s best friend is gay, so, I totally get it.
Who do you have sex with?
I didn’t even know you were gay!
Hey, did you hear about John?
I read Middlesex, and I cried, like, bawled.
Why would you want to do something like that.
I look like such a tranny today… you know what I mean.
I’ll call you she when you get the surgery.
Cis? What does that mean?!
Oh, I’ve known him since he was Melissa.
Have they had the surgery?
Has she had the surgery yet?
Did she have the surgery?
(All together) Have you had the surgery yet?
Someone transcribed it on reddit! Thanks Lisa!
http://www.reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/oavk0/shit_cis_people_say_to_trans_people/
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As a Canadian I cringed pretty hard at ‘legalizing gay marriage will end cissexism.’ Blech.
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1 Feb 12 at 11:29 am
Hilarious and depressing all at once. Thanks for posting the transcript.
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Heh… thank you for the primer on “shit not to say”
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