John Cleese came to J.K. Rowling’s defense after the cancel culture mob went after the Harry Potter author accusing her of transphobia. In doing so, the “Monty Python” star certainly didn’t earn any new fans from the politically correct crowd.
Rowling became the target of LGBTQ extremists when she tweeted support for a British researcher named Maya Forstater who lost her job after tweeting “men cannot change into women.” Rowling quickly learned that people are no longer allowed to have a differing opinion from the mob on anything, including biology.
“Dress however you please,” the author tweeted in defense of the fired researcher.
“Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real?”
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John Cleese Battles Cancel Culture
Rowling was subject of ruthless attacks for her simple tweet. That’s when Cleese inserted himself. The actor/comedian has been vocal in taking on cancel culture recently.
He pushed back after the BBC removed an episode of “Fawlty Towers” from its lineup. He fought back and won and now he is aiming to do battle with the Politically Correct police once again.
Cleese stated that you can’t even ask questions anymore without being attacked. He tweeted:
I’m baffled by the debate over JKR
Am I right in thinking that if I tomorrow declare myself to be a woman, then anyone who doesn’t accept that must hate me ?
This is a genuine request for information, even if the question itself seems odd to many older people ?
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) June 19, 2020
He’s not the only one coming to Rowling’s defense amid cancel culture’s attacks:
JK Rowling presents something of a challenge for the thought police – in that she cannot be cancelled. They're not used to that happening.
— Charlotte Gill (@CharlotteCGill) June 22, 2020
And, several writers are quitting her agency as well.
https://twitter.com/Tim_R_Dawson/status/1275138544630185988
Cleese Questions Fairness Of Transgender Athletes
Cleese followed that up by saying female athletes he has spoken with have have pointed out how unfair it is to have a biological male compete against them.
It certainly isn’t a level playing field when a transgender woman is permitted to compete against biological women.
He wrote:
Helpful
Talking to women athletes – that is, women who have been women all their lives – I learn that they do not feel it’s fair that they should compete against women who at some point had men’s bodies, since men are usually bigger and stronger that women
Is this hatred ? https://t.co/XMY9BjIN9H
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) June 19, 2020
Cleese hasn’t backed down to cancel culture in the past and he continues fighting them. This funny man isn’t going to let anyone bully him into changing his opinion.