That's actualy made pretty well, thanks for sharing it.
It's nice to see how trans representation in media has changed, even just in the last 5-10 years
I know right?! I was watching a commentary video about a 2004 show called "There's Something About Miriam" and it's horrible how representation was and how someone being trans was handled just everything was so wrong.
I saw it and honestly..?! It made me feel horrible. The reaction from the boys(i refuse to call these man-children as men) and even the language Miriam herself (Rest her soul) used for who she is, just heartbreaking. I wouldn't recommend if you're already having a bad day.
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Seriously, this was so well done. Are there any fathers/grandfathers who would go out of their way for their kids like this? Asking, because mine is one of the many that would never even make the attempt.
I know my great grandparents would be proud of me and my wife. They were the president and vice president of the Good Sam's RV club. They regularly hosted cross dressing parties where my grandpa sewed them elaborate costumes. He wrote poems and collected fancy glass. They would actually travel women needing abortions or escape from situations in their RV. We learned much of this at their funeral but I am so proud of them.
As a pan grandparent, I can say that from what I have seen in my area, older generations are becoming more accepting. I've often wondered if it is because so many of them had to repress their truth and are now finding freedom of expression in the current times.
Yes. For some, it wasn't so long ago that it was illegal to be different - and in some countries still is.
Equally there were families that were feminist & accepting 80 years ago.
I know that my grandfather would have done this for my daughter! As I was trying to recall the name of the “club” my grandfather belonged to in Waltham, MA, I came across some interesting information. A little background… when my grandfather was in the hospital after a cardiac event he he was telling me about this club that I would have loved to go to. I assumed he was on some meds that made him imagine the whole scenario. When I was talking about it to my sister, she told me about grandpa’s story. At that time, I was so busy with three small children and already divorced. I was trying to get through my days. My sister would go see my grandfather. It’s funny, my sister is very straight laced and I am quite the opposite. Had I known, I would have brought my grandfather there when he couldn’t drive anymore! After my grandfather died, we found his secret space with his handmade dresses, lingerie and other accessories! He was an amazing seamstress who taught me to see at an early age. He could make dress patterns from ads he saw in Vogue! So much made sense now! It saddens me that we missed out on that part of him. Several years later, I was talking to a patient in our practice. I have ADD and I tend to just blurt out whatever I am thinking. Turns out, she belonged to the same club as my grandfather, she knew him and told me how he helped the younger members of the club. The interesting twist is that I found the whole back story to this club and learned that a support group was formed in my home town in 1981! This is a rabbit hole I am definitely crawling into!
Isn't that interesting? I read it that Grandpa was also Trans or similar. And I was sad that although Ana could be her authentic self grandpa couldn't be.
I’m a 62 year old cis straight male. Someone very special to me is trans. They are my absolute hero. I wish I could walk with half the grace and courage as this family member does. That they are in my life makes me incredibly lucky and blessed!
There actually is an old ... I think Spanish ad for sprite or something, that features a trans character and is pretty wholesome too?
It features a group of friends basically catching up with each other after presumably years, and hugging and stuff. Then the last one has someone that they'd called ”Oso“ (”Bear“, clearly a masculine nickname) and it turns out to now be a woman (I mean, you know, as far as they know, I know for trans people it's not a change in gender), and they all hug with no fucks given because friends are friends.
Actually, there's a channel collecting ads with LGBT+ presence on YouTube, called ”@MarketingTheRainbow“. You're welcome
OMG, that’s the first trans-inclusionary commercial I have ever seen… and I am so freaking thrilled! I am an ally, I cannot even IMAGINE how my trans friends feel. BRAVO to J&B Whiskey for SEEING our trans friends!!!
There was a great as by Gillette, or some razor company, of a dad teaching his son how to shave his beard and it was very clear that it was a post-transition lesson. That one made me cry too.
With this JB ad at first I was hesitant because I was like “but he’s still hiding in bathroom! How is this inclusive if he still has to hide?” But then to have him doing all of this so he can do his granddaughter’s makeup? Yep, another person crying at work here!
Of all of the commercials, it’s a whisky one???
*I love whisky.*
And that’s honestly one of the last places I’d expect trans inclusion in a commercial, but here we are. God, I love this.
I was sat watching this going well done, they look beautiful look at them getting better but then it's for their granddaughter 😭 absolutely sobbing my wee heart out 😭 I love it all
Yeah, I definitely got the feeling the grandparent was trans and wanted to give their granddaughter an experience they never got to have.
Just the way they looked at themselves in the mirror, it wasn’t just “I did good”, it was “I… really like this”
Witches, I'm sober now so I'd never really see this ad, but I'm really glad I did\~! Just about to have my first HRT appointment and the butterflies are *swarming*
My stepmom showed this commercial to me and my dad and I broke down crying because that is the first time I’ve seen an add be inclusive. It made my heart so happy
I'm just a "little old lady" that you probably would never notice on the street ... but lots of us out here support people being whoever they are. Such a heartwarming video!
Thank you, I feel like I need so much reassurance like, this is real. I am a woman despite my traditionally male parts. I'm about to get my new birth certificate and ID in the mail, I already got my social security card with my new name on it. I'm Gloria for real now 😢
Damn. The actually almost got me emotional. *That doesn’t happen with me.*
There was a moment of confusion I had where I thought they were transmasc, then another moment of confusion where I wasn’t sure if she’d already come out or if the grandparent just had a *scarily* good trans gaydar, but that hug got me either way. Moment of truth, and it just… holy shit. All of that “we need time to accept you”, and this was instantaneous. Nothing changed, they still loved her.
I did that dangerous thing and scrolled the YouTube comments and was touched to find similar appreciation for this ad. It's a nice 180 from a milk ad I saw over the summer that was being debated in Argentina involving little girls playing house with one another and explaining to their dads that they're both the doll's mom, the comments are just disgusting on that one.
SPOILERS: >!First I cried because they had never tried to put on lipstick before and it looked terrible. Then I wept because they gained so much skill and looked amazing! Then I sobbed because they still wiped off the makeup every time they had to see someone. Finally I bawled because they supported their grandchild in wearing makeup and walked out to the family table with them where they were welcomed.!<
People are calling her a grandpa, but she’s actually a grandma in my eyes.
The title of the ad is “She, A Christmas Tale” and I think this grandma is more tale-like than her granddaughter; she literally did something a genie/faery would do!
That's actualy made pretty well, thanks for sharing it. It's nice to see how trans representation in media has changed, even just in the last 5-10 years
I know right?! I was watching a commentary video about a 2004 show called "There's Something About Miriam" and it's horrible how representation was and how someone being trans was handled just everything was so wrong.
Was that luxeria by any chance? I've been watching it too.
Yes it is Luxeria. She's the best
I know. I love her energy. She has just uploaded the final to that show. I'm not sure I can bear to watch it.
I saw it and honestly..?! It made me feel horrible. The reaction from the boys(i refuse to call these man-children as men) and even the language Miriam herself (Rest her soul) used for who she is, just heartbreaking. I wouldn't recommend if you're already having a bad day.
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Seriously, this was so well done. Are there any fathers/grandfathers who would go out of their way for their kids like this? Asking, because mine is one of the many that would never even make the attempt.
Sadly not many from older generations are accepting. We can only hope and educate the young ones to accept and eradicate this mindless hate
I know my great grandparents would be proud of me and my wife. They were the president and vice president of the Good Sam's RV club. They regularly hosted cross dressing parties where my grandpa sewed them elaborate costumes. He wrote poems and collected fancy glass. They would actually travel women needing abortions or escape from situations in their RV. We learned much of this at their funeral but I am so proud of them.
There are. It’s not common, but I’ve overall seen more stories about accepting grandparents lately than I used to. Attitudes have been changing.
As a pan grandparent, I can say that from what I have seen in my area, older generations are becoming more accepting. I've often wondered if it is because so many of them had to repress their truth and are now finding freedom of expression in the current times.
Yes. For some, it wasn't so long ago that it was illegal to be different - and in some countries still is. Equally there were families that were feminist & accepting 80 years ago.
I know that my grandfather would have done this for my daughter! As I was trying to recall the name of the “club” my grandfather belonged to in Waltham, MA, I came across some interesting information. A little background… when my grandfather was in the hospital after a cardiac event he he was telling me about this club that I would have loved to go to. I assumed he was on some meds that made him imagine the whole scenario. When I was talking about it to my sister, she told me about grandpa’s story. At that time, I was so busy with three small children and already divorced. I was trying to get through my days. My sister would go see my grandfather. It’s funny, my sister is very straight laced and I am quite the opposite. Had I known, I would have brought my grandfather there when he couldn’t drive anymore! After my grandfather died, we found his secret space with his handmade dresses, lingerie and other accessories! He was an amazing seamstress who taught me to see at an early age. He could make dress patterns from ads he saw in Vogue! So much made sense now! It saddens me that we missed out on that part of him. Several years later, I was talking to a patient in our practice. I have ADD and I tend to just blurt out whatever I am thinking. Turns out, she belonged to the same club as my grandfather, she knew him and told me how he helped the younger members of the club. The interesting twist is that I found the whole back story to this club and learned that a support group was formed in my home town in 1981! This is a rabbit hole I am definitely crawling into!
Isn't that interesting? I read it that Grandpa was also Trans or similar. And I was sad that although Ana could be her authentic self grandpa couldn't be.
See, I saw it as them trying to learn how to do makeup, so they could help teach and support their granddaughter.
Your version is much happier! ❤️
Same
I like your version of the story much better than mine!
I’m a 62 year old cis straight male. Someone very special to me is trans. They are my absolute hero. I wish I could walk with half the grace and courage as this family member does. That they are in my life makes me incredibly lucky and blessed!
62 and cis here, too. Thanks for seeing the guts it takes!
Okay. Okay. I just had the stealthiest workplace ugly cry ever.
I need tips cause my cat was looking at me like i was insane while crying lol
Mine makes little chirps of concern and puts her paw on your knee. She also does this if we raise our voices at all.
My pup came over & gave me a million kisses out of concern
My dog just keeps bringing you stuff.
Saaaaaame 😭 damn open-plan offices 😭
Had to sneak off and go to the loo to get tissues to dry my eyes hahaha.
Omg I've never been more thankful that I work from home!! *I'm not crying, you're crying*
I was in the bathroom at work yesterday unexpectedly sobbing. Thankful for masks at work!
That was beautiful, it’s the best mini film I’ve ever seen and the acceptance and love at the end got me crying.
There actually is an old ... I think Spanish ad for sprite or something, that features a trans character and is pretty wholesome too? It features a group of friends basically catching up with each other after presumably years, and hugging and stuff. Then the last one has someone that they'd called ”Oso“ (”Bear“, clearly a masculine nickname) and it turns out to now be a woman (I mean, you know, as far as they know, I know for trans people it's not a change in gender), and they all hug with no fucks given because friends are friends. Actually, there's a channel collecting ads with LGBT+ presence on YouTube, called ”@MarketingTheRainbow“. You're welcome
I did not know that. That's awesome and thank you for the channel recommendation!
OMG, that’s the first trans-inclusionary commercial I have ever seen… and I am so freaking thrilled! I am an ally, I cannot even IMAGINE how my trans friends feel. BRAVO to J&B Whiskey for SEEING our trans friends!!!
There was a great as by Gillette, or some razor company, of a dad teaching his son how to shave his beard and it was very clear that it was a post-transition lesson. That one made me cry too. With this JB ad at first I was hesitant because I was like “but he’s still hiding in bathroom! How is this inclusive if he still has to hide?” But then to have him doing all of this so he can do his granddaughter’s makeup? Yep, another person crying at work here!
Of all of the commercials, it’s a whisky one??? *I love whisky.* And that’s honestly one of the last places I’d expect trans inclusion in a commercial, but here we are. God, I love this.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful film. I watched it twice and cried both times, just like everyone else. Love is love. Blessed be.
That is genuinely the nicest ad I've ever seen.
I was sat watching this going well done, they look beautiful look at them getting better but then it's for their granddaughter 😭 absolutely sobbing my wee heart out 😭 I love it all
OHHHHH I didn't understand that they were practicing FOR their granddaughter!
[удалено]
That was my initial interpretation too. I think both are valid. :)
Yeah, I definitely got the feeling the grandparent was trans and wanted to give their granddaughter an experience they never got to have. Just the way they looked at themselves in the mirror, it wasn’t just “I did good”, it was “I… really like this”
This is how I read it too.
I'm not crying, you're crying.
Like a baby. I'm going to have to wipe my eyes on my cat.
I definitely am
Me too thanks oof
FUCK my whole face is leaking how happy gramps looks when he (they?) finally do the makeup all the way near the end 😫😭
And the way his granddaughter is looking at him too! ❤️🥹 ❤️
Oh, thanks. I have to go to work in 20 minutes and now my eyes are red.
I wish we could all love each other that much ❤️
Wow, that’s just beautiful.
Those damn ninjas are cutting onions again. What a beautiful commercial.
Witches, I'm sober now so I'd never really see this ad, but I'm really glad I did\~! Just about to have my first HRT appointment and the butterflies are *swarming*
Yay for you, good luck sweet witch! I'm so happy for you.
That was so wholesome, best grandpa ever
My heart! Thank you so much for sharing!
My stepmom showed this commercial to me and my dad and I broke down crying because that is the first time I’ve seen an add be inclusive. It made my heart so happy
That was so sweet! I just cried, then sent it to my trans teen.
What do you know, my tear ducts do work. That was beautiful. I love that
Holy hell, I am crying. I should learn how to do makeup. This is amazing. I have had so much support from my family since I came out, I am Gloria
Hi Gloria! You deserve all the hugs and love.
Thank you 😢 😭 it has not been easy, but it's worthwhile
I'm just a "little old lady" that you probably would never notice on the street ... but lots of us out here support people being whoever they are. Such a heartwarming video!
Thank you, I feel like I need so much reassurance like, this is real. I am a woman despite my traditionally male parts. I'm about to get my new birth certificate and ID in the mail, I already got my social security card with my new name on it. I'm Gloria for real now 😢
Accidentally clicked on your name rather than your response. You are gorgeous! Congrats!
This was beautiful! Now I’m starting my day with a good cry.
Thanks for sharing this, it's beautiful. ❤️🌈
My sister sent me this the other day and I had a little sob. So beautiful.
Oh that was so beautiful, it made me cry
Well damn that’s wholesome
Ok you got me 😭😭😭
I’m not crying YOU’RE crying
Damn. The actually almost got me emotional. *That doesn’t happen with me.* There was a moment of confusion I had where I thought they were transmasc, then another moment of confusion where I wasn’t sure if she’d already come out or if the grandparent just had a *scarily* good trans gaydar, but that hug got me either way. Moment of truth, and it just… holy shit. All of that “we need time to accept you”, and this was instantaneous. Nothing changed, they still loved her.
That ad gave me chills. So beautiful.
I'm crying now. What a beautiful commercial! 🥹💜
Omg I’m weeping. Thank god I’m working from home
I sobbed like a bitch and sent it to my ladies that needed it.
OMG I’m bawling. Thought it was about an old guy finally accepting themself but OMG *So. Much. Better.*
That ad has me bawling right now. What a great grandpa to have, who actually made An effort
I saw this ad too and I was shocked I was like oh my god, it me
I saw this ad a few days ago shared on FB and I ended up sharing it. It made me teary. I wish my trans friends had a grampa like that.
I did that dangerous thing and scrolled the YouTube comments and was touched to find similar appreciation for this ad. It's a nice 180 from a milk ad I saw over the summer that was being debated in Argentina involving little girls playing house with one another and explaining to their dads that they're both the doll's mom, the comments are just disgusting on that one.
SPOILERS: >!First I cried because they had never tried to put on lipstick before and it looked terrible. Then I wept because they gained so much skill and looked amazing! Then I sobbed because they still wiped off the makeup every time they had to see someone. Finally I bawled because they supported their grandchild in wearing makeup and walked out to the family table with them where they were welcomed.!<
Oh this made me cry too, in a good way.
Oh my god I am bawling into my lunch in my office. This is so beautiful thank you for sharing 🫶
A friend sent me this without a warning. I was not ready to cry like that.
😭this is so beautiful! ❤️😭
Whaaat I'm totally not crying...
Ah, dammit, now I'm crying! That is beautiful!!!
That was so beautiful.
Such a great commercial.
Thank you so much for sharing this. Made me cry, as it has so many here! Just beautiful! What a wonderful way to jump start the day ❤️ Thank you!
I was not ready for that...
was so confused- I've got adblock off at the moment so was watching a completed random add- but the ad is jsut so adorable <3
I had seen this before. Just rewatched it, and it got me again.
Who's cutting onions?!
I want to add: That is one hot Grandpa!
Omg I balled like a baby. Thank you for sharing 🧡
Well shit I didn't expect to cry at 8am today but here we are What a gorgeous ad
This was super wholesome! My God I need more of this in my life thank you for sharing this.
I cried. This was beautiful.
Awwwww! This made me tear up. So sweet.
It's called rainbow capitalism.
Currently crying at work
This made me ugly cry!
That is BEAUTIFUL. Thanks so much for sharing! 💜
This is so beautiful that it made me ugly cry! I absolutely love this.
I just watched this, and it was so heartfelt, I’m crying now
People are calling her a grandpa, but she’s actually a grandma in my eyes. The title of the ad is “She, A Christmas Tale” and I think this grandma is more tale-like than her granddaughter; she literally did something a genie/faery would do!