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Graham Norton gets in trouble for making gay joke

by Bob Sassone, posted Sep 30th 2009 8:00PM

This may sound like an odd headline, since Norton is gay himself, so let's be specific: Graham Norton made a joke about lesbians and got in trouble for it.

He made the joke on his show recently (clip below, with guests Greg Kinnear and Ruth Jones), showing a picture from a web site that he said depicted "strange lesbians" with "bad haircuts." The BBC has told him and the show to stop endorsing stereotypes. You be the judge.

[via TV Tattle]

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RobynM

The Beeb's definitely taking this a smidge too seriously. But then, I guess they figure Graham needs a talking-to occasionally to keep him in line.

I do hope they run this episode on BBCA, as I'd hate to miss Ruth Jones over it.

October 01 2009 at 7:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Lily

RobynM,
They have aired this on BBCA months ago, and repeats of it also have been shown. I'm sure you will be able to catch it again.

October 02 2009 at 5:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
purpliciousdiva

i'm a lesbian and thought this was hilarious! Yes, it is a stereotype, but really it doesnt matter in the big picture. i think the BBC should lighten up :)

October 01 2009 at 3:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wulfn1

Beyond that, he is an equal opportunity slammer. He has slammed flamers numerous times for their over the top looks or behavior. ( and he flames like a bright little impish candle himself! so you KNOW those that he targets are way over the top.)

He is funny as hell and goes out of his way to see the obviously outrageous in life. And honestly that "woman" looked more mannish than needed to be.

Wouldn't it be funny though, it if turned out the model for his illustration was actually the guy's wife?

October 01 2009 at 9:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chelsea

Oh please!

It's Graham Norton! This is tame for him! He's a comedian making a joke using stereotypes, he clearly doesn't mean anything offensive by it.

September 30 2009 at 11:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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