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What did Bill Maher say Real Time host s remarks on LGBTQ kids sparks debate online

Bill Maher speaking about trans children (Image via RealTime/YouTube) On Friday, May 20, comedian and HBO political talk show stirred much controversy after he addressed the gender reassignment of children and the growth of the LGBTQ+ community. The host expressed his opinion that children identified as transgender owing to the trend of coming out. During his New Rule segment of the show, Maher cited a recent poll by Gallup, which stated an exponential growth in individuals who identified as part of the community. The 66-year-old New York native further referred to the poll results and said that people should be able to ask: "What's up with that?" Maher also joked that in the recent past, when adults asked children about what they wanted to be when they grew up, "they meant what profession."

Bill Maher s opinion on LGBTQ children and their transition to other genders

If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them.If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them. In his segment, controversial talk show host Bill Maher said: "Never forget childen are impressionable and very, very stupid. A boy who thinks he's a girl maybe is just gay – or whatever 'Frazier' was, noting that being a girl doesn't mean you have to act like a Kardashian. And maybe, if life makes you sad, 'There are other solutions than hand me the d*ck saw.'" Later, Maher added: "I understand that being trans is different, it's innate. But kids do have phases. Kids are fluid about eveything. If they know at age 8 what they wanted to be, the world would be filled with cowboys and princesses. I wanted to be a pirate. Thank God no one scheduled me for eye removal and peg leg surgery." Maher expressed his concerns with puberty blockers that are given to transitioning transgender teens. He also spoke about the long-term health effects like issues with bone density, fertility, and more that come with these transitions. The host added: "We're literally experimenting on children." The Real Time with Bill Maher star also claimed that in the upcoming Pride parade in New York, reportedly no homosexual men were considered for the role of Grand Marshalls in the event. He further explained: "That's where we are now – gay men are not hip enough for a Gay Pride parade. Gay is practically CIS, and CIS is practically Mormon."

Netizens remain conflicted over Bill Maher s comments about LGBTQ children

Following his dividing statements, Maher's opinion on the episode of Real Time sparked much debate online. The Gay and Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) responded to Maher's claims via a series of tweets on May 21. They wrote: "It's disingenuous to say you are simply "asking questions," and then provide inaccurate answers that parrot anti-trans activists seeking to harm trans people. Parents who listen to their kids, doctors, and every major medical association, know more than comedians like Bill Maher." This is not the first time Bill Maher has spouted inaccurate, anti-trans rhetoric. But this time he's targeting youth. Pundits who fearmonger about trans youth and surgeries need to learn the facts. It's not a trend. It's not a phase. Youth are not rushed into medical transition.This is not the first time Bill Maher has spouted inaccurate, anti-trans rhetoric. But this time he's targeting youth. Pundits who fearmonger about trans youth and surgeries need to learn the facts. It's not a trend. It's not a phase. Youth are not rushed into medical transition. Why not ask me on to talk about my best-seller "Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality"? Happy to send you a copy! Why not ask me on to talk about my best-seller "Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality"? Happy to send you a copy! Bill Maher ends his little trans segment with “and if you’re a man who wants to live without a pair of balls, you don’t have to get surgery, just get married.” and idk why but it broke me. He ended the bit by saying “We kid! We joke!” like he was pushing the envelopeBill Maher ends his little trans segment with “and if you’re a man who wants to live without a pair of balls, you don’t have to get surgery, just get married.” and idk why but it broke me. He ended the bit by saying “We kid! We joke!” like he was pushing the envelope Bill Maher: "Trans kids are doing this for the 'likes'"
Trans kid in Alabama: I'd LIKE to be treated as a human being, not a target
Trans parent in Texas: I'd LIKE for my kid to live without being bullied
Black trans woman: WE'D LIKE TO STAY ALIVE!Bill Maher: "Trans kids are doing this for the 'likes'"Trans kid in Alabama: I'd LIKE to be treated as a human being, not a targetTrans parent in Texas: I'd LIKE for my kid to live without being bulliedBlack trans woman: WE'D LIKE TO STAY ALIVE! Bill Maher never was married and never had children. He’s not equipped to talk about his theories on Trans, Gay kids and their process. Making jokes about it just confirmed how freaking ignorant and clueless he really is.
Really dangerous stuff coming from him!Bill Maher never was married and never had children. He’s not equipped to talk about his theories on Trans, Gay kids and their process. Making jokes about it just confirmed how freaking ignorant and clueless he really is. Really dangerous stuff coming from him! Trans children in Ohio are constantly under attack from our state and local government. Trans people are everywhere, governments are regional. Trans children in Ohio are constantly under attack from our state and local government. Trans people are everywhere, governments are regional. Thank you . If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them.If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them. Thank you . You get em Bill. Trans kids have had it too good for too long despite their high rates of suicide, homelessness and abuse. Thank you for punching up at this powerful special interest group. This is very brave. You get em Bill. Trans kids have had it too good for too long despite their high rates of suicide, homelessness and abuse. Thank you for punching up at this powerful special interest group. This is very brave. I think that a portion of the increase could be due to trends or attention-seeking, but I also think the panic around it is over-blown. Transitioning is already done with the guidance of psychologists and medical doctors, and can be life-saving for many people. I think that a portion of the increase could be due to trends or attention-seeking, but I also think the panic around it is over-blown. Transitioning is already done with the guidance of psychologists and medical doctors, and can be life-saving for many people. THANK YOU! Bill Maher did a whole segment on how concerns about childhood trans surgery are justified If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them.If this spike in trans children is all biological, why is it regional? Either Ohio is shaming them or California is creating them. THANK YOU! Bill Maher did a whole segment on how concerns about childhood trans surgery are justified Similarly, numerous others called out Maher and labeled his opinion as insensitive towards the youth of the LGBTQ+ community. In March, the host received similar criticisms for voicing his objections about the outcry on Florida's controversial "" bill. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found