113

I've been feeling down lately and I started re-watching futurama for some good nostalgia, but it keeps making transphobic jokes which is kind of just making me feel worse. Anyone have any suggestions for comfort shows to watch?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Cybrpwca@beehaw.org 19 points 9 months ago

They're not fiction, but two that work for me are Great British Bake-Off and Taskmaster. The people on GBBO are so positive and helpful, it's a welcome change from American cooking competitions. Taskmaster is creative and silly, always good for a laugh.

Second the recommendation of Ted Lasso. Ted is a wonderful example of a person who doesn't understand something, knows he doesn't understand, but his heart is in the right place and he wants to learn.

[-] Whimsy@lemm.ee 9 points 9 months ago

Series 15 of Taskmaster featured Mae Martin, a nonbinary comedian

[-] TheFriendlyArtificer@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago

They were fantastic as well!

The series with Mike Wozniak should be avoided unless you're okay with passing out laughing.

The New Zealand version has a different dynamic, but I enjoy it as least as much as the OG.

[-] Poop@lemmy.ca 6 points 9 months ago

Great Canadian Baking Show is similarly positive. Everyone is so nice it hurts! They often help each other finish challenges and it's a competition show :)

[-] FakeGreekGirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 9 months ago

Bake Off is pretty much pure comfort. It's just perfect in every way.

The American version isn't bad either. It avoids the worst of reality show tropes, and it still has Paul Hollywood, so not bad at all.

this post was submitted on 08 Dec 2023
113 points (99.1% liked)

Transfem

3332 readers
10 users here now

A community for transfeminine people and experiences.

This is a supportive community for all transfeminine or questioning people. Anyone is welcome to participate in this community but disrupting the safety of this space for trans feminine people is unacceptable and will result in moderator action.

Debate surrounding transgender rights or acceptance will result in an immediate ban.

Posters may express that they are looking for responses and support from groups with certain experiences (eg. trans people, trans people with supportive parents, trans parents.). Please respect those requests and be mindful that your experience may differ from others here.

To make such a request, at the start of the body of your post, not in the title, the first line should look like the this: [Requesting Engagement from _________]

Some helpful links:

Support Hotlines:

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS