Has JK Rowling's transphobia put you off Harry Potter? - General Chat - ThisisBigBrother.com

Daniel. · 15-09-2020, 09:43 PM

Some people are saying they can't enjoy Harry Potter as much as they did due to JK's bigotry - however I am of the opinion that I like the art, not the artist

MB. · 15-09-2020, 09:45 PM

tbh it was rubbish in the first place

Oliver_W · 15-09-2020, 09:45 PM

What's she said that's transphobic? It's all a storm in a teacup, atop a mountain made from a molehill.

Liam- · 15-09-2020, 09:47 PM

I will always appreciate the Harry Potter for what it is, but I won’t support anything she does in the future

Scarlett. · 15-09-2020, 09:48 PM

I liked Harry Potter, but I will not be having any more to do with it, since the money would go to her.

Samm · 15-09-2020, 09:58 PM

yeah similar to how i’m a great fan of mein kampt but hate the author

Swan · 15-09-2020, 10:01 PM

Never liked the Harry Potter series in the first place, so not a dilemma i have to face. Though i don't think what she said was that bad in any case.

Marsh. · 15-09-2020, 10:24 PM

Love both.

Oliver_W · 15-09-2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Swan

Though i don't think what she said was that bad in any case.

Exactly, what's all the fuss about? "Women and transwomen have different biology, and only one of these can menstrate." Yeah, she's practically re-igniting the ovens in Auschwitz...

LeatherTrumpet · 15-09-2020, 11:27 PM

Love her even more

Shaun · 16-09-2020, 03:27 AM

If it didn't, the films being on every ****ing weekend for the entirety of the 2010s on ITV sure did

Ammi · 16-09-2020, 06:17 AM

...before these times when so many people’s thoughts on so many things are known to us all/...social media times and the public tweeting of things etc...’these conversations and opinions’ would have all been had in private over a glass of wine, I guess...so I have no idea about an author’s personal views on specific things in the past..?..I would just absorb a story that they had written...I don’t know whether I would continue being a fan of hers because I’m not a particular fan as such anyway so I doubt know if any admiration I may have had, would feel ‘tainted’ in any way..that’s all for each person to decide individually, obviously...I do understand why an appreciation of her talents would continue also for those who have followed her work...

bitontheslide · 16-09-2020, 07:47 AM

Did Kevin Spacey's films and series suddenly become crap after we heard what he had been up to? No ... he is still a good actor. Everyone does something that we disagree with if we look hard enough.

I was a big fan of a guitarist. He highlighted his political views on twitter and I thought ... what an ass hole ... but his music is still great and he is still a wonderful guitarist

Ammi · 16-09-2020, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Did Kevin Spacey's films and series suddenly become crap after we heard what he had been up to? No ... he is still a good actor. Everyone does something that we disagree with if we look hard enough.

I was a big fan of a guitarist. He highlighted his political views on twitter and I thought ... what an ass hole ... but his music is still great and he is still a wonderful guitarist

...it didn’t change what an excellent actor I think he is, he’s one of my all time favourites...but I have no wish to watch any of his movies again...sexual assault is on another level and really can’t be compared in the same way imo...

Cal. · 16-09-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun

If it didn't, the films being on every ****ing weekend for the entirety of the 2010s on ITV sure did

Lmao so true

Amy Jade · 16-09-2020, 10:14 AM

Harry Potter is overrated crap anyway

DouglasS · 16-09-2020, 12:39 PM

I like Harry Potter and JK Rowling

Nicky91 · 16-09-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Amy Jade

Harry Potter is overrated crap anyway

+1

that AND Lord of the Rings, simply because their movies take way too long

arista · 16-09-2020, 01:54 PM

Good Debate on GMBHD itv about this.

Photo from twitter

arista · 16-09-2020, 01:56 PM

The Slim Reaper · 16-09-2020, 01:57 PM

Arista with his fortnite codes

arista · 16-09-2020, 01:58 PM

Yes Piers you ain't a sis.

arista · 16-09-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Arista with his fortnite codes

Not my TV you fool.

The Slim Reaper · 16-09-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by arista

Not my TV you fool.

Easy, tiger

Niamh. · 16-09-2020, 02:01 PM

The Jk Rowling uproar is getting ridiculous now, the killer in the story wore a wig and thats her being transphobic? Get a grip

15-09-2020, 09:43 PM	#1
Daniel. . Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: England Posts: 21,856 Favourites: BB10: Bea BB7: Lea BB6: Makosi BB5: Nadia Total Awards: 3	Has JK Rowling's transphobia put you off Harry Potter? Some people are saying they can't enjoy Harry Potter as much as they did due to JK's bigotry - however I am of the opinion that I like the art, not the artist

15-09-2020, 09:45 PM	#2
MB. like the boys Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 33,468 Favourites (more): BBCanada 8: Minh-Ly Survivor 40: Michele Love Island 6: Shaughna The Circle 2019: Georgina Total Awards: 8	tbh it was rubbish in the first place __________________ Spoiler:

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Liam- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cardiff. Posts: 19,971 Favourites (more): BB19: Lewis F CBB21: Shane Jenek CBB20: Sarah Harding BB18: Deborah Total Awards: 5	I will always appreciate the Harry Potter for what it is, but I won’t support anything she does in the future __________________

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Scarlett. Materia Girl Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 39,668 Total Awards: 5	I liked Harry Potter, but I will not be having any more to do with it, since the money would go to her. __________________

15-09-2020, 09:58 PM	#6
Samm we Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29,188 Favourites: BB7: Jayne Total Awards: 4	yeah similar to how i’m a great fan of mein kampt but hate the author __________________ x x

15-09-2020, 10:01 PM	#7
Swan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London Posts: 1,338	Never liked the Harry Potter series in the first place, so not a dilemma i have to face. Though i don't think what she said was that bad in any case. __________________ "You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass." - Bruce Lee

15-09-2020, 10:24 PM	#8
Marsh. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 77,911 Total Awards: 10	Love both.

15-09-2020, 11:27 PM	#10
LeatherTrumpet Senile Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 68,916 Total Awards: 8	Love her even more

16-09-2020, 06:17 AM	#12
Ammi Quand il pleut, il pleut Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: on Blueberry Hill Posts: 52,238 Total Awards: 16	...before these times when so many people’s thoughts on so many things are known to us all/...social media times and the public tweeting of things etc...’these conversations and opinions’ would have all been had in private over a glass of wine, I guess...so I have no idea about an author’s personal views on specific things in the past..?..I would just absorb a story that they had written...I don’t know whether I would continue being a fan of hers because I’m not a particular fan as such anyway so I doubt know if any admiration I may have had, would feel ‘tainted’ in any way..that’s all for each person to decide individually, obviously...I do understand why an appreciation of her talents would continue also for those who have followed her work... __________________ Paris is always a good idea...

16-09-2020, 07:47 AM	#13
bitontheslide self-oscillating Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 23,546 Favourites: BB19: Sian Total Awards: 1	Did Kevin Spacey's films and series suddenly become crap after we heard what he had been up to? No ... he is still a good actor. Everyone does something that we disagree with if we look hard enough. I was a big fan of a guitarist. He highlighted his political views on twitter and I thought ... what an ass hole ... but his music is still great and he is still a wonderful guitarist

16-09-2020, 10:14 AM	#16
Amy Jade Queen of Walford Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 50,802 Favourites (more): BB18: Isabelle CBB19: Kim Woodburn IAC2016: Sam Quek X Factor 2016: Saara Aalto Total Awards: 8	Harry Potter is overrated crap anyway __________________

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DouglasS Who, me? Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,283 Favourites (more): BBUSA22: Janelle Love Island 5: Curtis BBCanada 7: Eddie BB19: Akeem	I like Harry Potter and JK Rowling

16-09-2020, 01:54 PM	#19
arista Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 106,930	Good Debate on GMBHD itv about this. Photo from twitter Last edited by arista; 16-09-2020 at 01:57 PM.

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arista Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 106,930	Yes Piers you ain't a sis. Last edited by arista; 16-09-2020 at 01:59 PM.

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