Tip Toe

So... I loved, LOVED It's a Sin and I'm currently watching Tip Toe (episode 3), also written and directed by Russell T Davies. They're pretty similar in the sense of several subjects they talk about and explore, but the thing that caught my eye here is this part about Trump.

Well, there are several other things too, but I found this one a bit strange. Given that I don't live in the UK, I'd find it weird if someone at the table said, "What if Starmer gets another term?" (Ironically, he resigned today, but you get what I mean.) I'd be like... "The guy from the UK?" Lol.

While US policies hugely affect many countries around the world, this is not all on the US. At least if you're going to talk about it, start and line up all the things that are making the situation the way it is. And there are plenty. Don't just find an easy target.

I mean, it's not hard to figure out Trump. He caters to an audience that shares these ideas and pumps them up, that's for certain. But these people are everywhere. You don't need to do research; just look at social media comments.

The problem is that this social media generation, with comments and likes, has found its "communities," supporting them and creating a safe bubble. The new kids are growing up feeling like that's the actual reality. And while the world has definitely changed, the other side of that reality still exists. That's the issue.

Getting a million views and likes is definitely a lot, but that's worldwide, not local. So while getting one million likes on your "yas" video (I know no one says that anymore, it just fits—stfu) is impressive, probably none of those likes are from your own town. You're tricked into thinking you can go "yas" down the street and then get surprised when some cunt says otherwise.

I don't know if I'm explaining this well, but pretty much, I think people have lost their guard and everything is out there these days for anyone to know, and most of it is so unnecessary. And being part of a minority, that's your first defeat, especially when you don't know your "enemy" because everybody is blending in these days and, of course, being PC and all.

Now, I do like the show, and I understand what they're doing. It seems like a bit too much, but maybe that's exactly the point. One side seems to have forgotten the struggles, one normalizes constant harm, one mistakes recognition for acceptance, and the other is dealing with all this because it seems like they have to.

I'm just on episode 3, so maybe I'm talking out of my ass, but... so far.

And I don't think we're in the Dark Ages. I think everything has moved and is moving on so fast that people have a hard time catching up, and the smallest inconvenience seems so dramatic.

To call 2026 the Dark Ages when the '90s are just looking at you like, "Remember they had to call people metrosexuals to camouflage their preferences?" Lmao.

Yeah, let's be aware, but let's not set shit on fire yet. The kids will be alright. They always will.

UPDATE:

So, I finished the rest of the show. One thing I hate is when TV shows try to make a point but go to the extreme, which literally devalues the whole point they are trying to make. Because how in the world is a man being hanged in broad daylight in the middle of the street of what seems like a nice, quiet area, and not a single person came out? Unless that is true for the UK, and in that case, burn the whole street down. I don't know. And how did no one, including his friends, come out to help but instead hid behind the door? I get the shock, but come on!

I also think the show itself made another case for irresponsibility. Why would you befriend a 16-year-old? Did we go out at 16? Fuck yes! But there were no cameras, no social media, no exposure, and no one you didn't want seeing you saw you. You know what I mean? Meanwhile, you knew what went down, you stalked the guy, invited him out, got him exposed, and showed up at his door on a football game day. That is not on anyone or anything but you being stupid. Especially when you yourself went through that exact experience.

Then you have Leo going over after EVERYTHING trying to "gayxplain," lol. I don't get it. I found it so irresponsible and a case of bad writing, because it makes no sense. Like why is he even talking to anyone on that family?! The dude got inside your house, so did his kid. He threatened you, he accused you...like ft! Did I enjoy the show? Yes! But it is lacking in so many ways. Trying to make Clive look like a product of society and not a really bad guy at heart... oh, come on. We are all products of our societies, but we don't go around shittin on people. Sometimes people are just shit, and that is that.

And then the speech about young kids dying during COVID... that was just thrown in there like, why? And the drag queen hunted by her students... is the UK really that bad? Maybe change the wig? I know the point is "why should you have to," but if the situation is situationing, then maybe take some measures. How about not letting them in at all since you have four bodyguards in the place? I feel like the story was set in 2026 but was written with a mindset of the early '90s. I did love David Morrissey and LOVED Paul Rhys. Give Melba her own show!