Hey, did you see that article in the newspaper about that transgendered couple?- Hey, do you know the transsexual couple in the paper today?
- Oh my God, was that you in the paper today about being trans?
- Hey, there’s a high school student/college student/totally grown adult who is starting to transition. Could you talk to them? I mean, I haven’t talked to them yet to find out if they’d like you to do that, but you know, could you do that?
- I’m a great ally, but I’m not really out about being an ally. So please don’t go telling people I think it’s okay to be trans, all right?
- That’s a nice idea and all, but you know this isn’t DC, right?
- You sure talk about being trans a lot. Like, aren’t you happy just being a man?
- You might have a hard time finding a job here, because you’re overqualified. You know, that happens to men.
- What was your old name?
- Do you know the pregnant man?
- Hey, did you hear the pregnant man is getting divorced?
- Did you make that baby with Susanne?
- Does it bother you that your baby isn’t related to you?
- Why do all trans men have such crazy facial hair?
- Do you mourn the old you?
- Do you ever think about going back to being a woman?
- I was just wondering, do you have phantom breast sensations?
- Hey, do you know <<INSERT FAMOUS TRANS PERSON’S NAME HERE>>?
- Does it feel weird to take your shirt off in the pool?
- I understand how hard it is to find a doctor in town. My mom had <<INSERT DISEASE HERE>> and she had to drive to Seattle to find a specialist.
- Is it like, totally weird living in a small town?
- Are you interested in giving the newspaper an interview about being trans in Walla Walla?
Responses tomorrow.
That must be a total pain in the ass. I’ve learned to try to look at pretty much everyone I meet or see as just another unique alien lifeform. That way I have little or no expectations for who, what, or how they “should” be. Hang in there, Bud, and give the little guy a high five for me.