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This month’s special, Pride edition. Your time starts now!
This person was the first comedian to come out as gay on U.S. national television in 1978. Who are they?
Robin Tyler became the first out lesbian on U.S. national television on a 1978 Showtime comedy special. She emceed and produced the main stage at three marches on Washington for LGBTQ rights, including the historic first National March On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979. Tyler coined the phrase "We are everywhere" as a rallying cry for the LGBTQ community.
This comedian chose to come out to the world during the recording of their critically acclaimed confessional comedy special 'Rothaniel'. Who are they?
Jerrod Carmichael came out for the first time on stage in front of an intimate crowd at New York’s legendary Blue Note Jazz Club. During the special, Carmichael slowly dissects the last 30 years of his life, his complicated relationship with his father and the ripples caused by coming to terms with his sexuality.
Navin Noronha released India's first-ever queer special last year. What is it called?
On 'The Good Child', we get to know Navin Noronha, the person, bit by bit. He describes growing up in a Mumbai chawl, talks about coming out to his mother and lets us in on his other qualities that Indian society would consider equally irredeemable—being a vehement atheist and an incorrigible stoner.
In 2023, this Indian comedian released a YouTube video titled 'Coming Out', where they detailed their journey as a transgender woman in India. Who?
When Ritushree Panigrahi dropped her first YouTube video, the standup community and her audience cheered her on from the sidelines. "This is my journey as a Transgender Woman in India and what better way to tell my experience than through the art I love the most," she wrote in the caption.
QUEER RATED COMEDY' IS A LINEUP SHOW THAT SHOWCASES LGBTQ+ VOICES IN INDIAN COMEDY. THE EVENT IS THE BRAINCHILD OF WHICH COMEDIAN?
Comedian Navin Noronha started Queer Rated Comedy in June 2021. The idea behind this showcase was to give a platform to the LGBTQ+ voices in Indian comedy. This has become a regular lineup show in the country, selling out venues in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
Ellen DeGeneres made TV history by coming out on the sitcom 'Ellen'. What was the episode called?
The episode details lead character Ellen Morgan's realisation that she is a lesbian and her coming out. DeGeneres began negotiating with ABC in 1996 to have Morgan come to terms with her identity. Despite threats from advertisers and religious groups, 'The Puppy Episode' enjoyed enormous success, won multiple awards and became a cultural phenomenon.
This Indian comedian came out as bisexual with the release of their debut YouTube video 'Love is Love'. Who are they?
When Swati Sachdeva came out as bisexual in her debut standup clip 'Love Is Love' (released during Pride Month in 2022) she was met with applause and support, with the video hitting 18 million views on YouTube.
This queer comedian is not only a legend in the world of standup comedy but also a stellar athlete! In 2009, they completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief. In 2016, they ran 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa in honour of Nelson Mandela, raising £1.35 million. Guess who?
In February of 2016, Eddie embarked on an attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days through South Africa, as a salute to Nelson Mandela who spent 27 years of his life in prison in his fight against Apartheid. Throughout these marathons, Eddie visited communities, organisations and families that have all been helped by the work of Sport Relief.
This comedian co-created and starred in the semi-autobiographical Netflix series 'Feel Good', which has received critical acclaim for its honest and heartfelt portrayal of queer love and life. Who are they?
Comedian Mae Martin teamed up with writer Joe Hampson to create the series 'Feel Good' which premiered on Netflix in 2020. The semi-autobiographical series chronicles the development of Martin's romance with their girlfriend George.
This comedy legend allegedly had a romantic relationship with actor Marlon Brando as stated by Quincy Jones and the comedian's widow Jennifer Lee. Who is he?
In 2018, Jennifer Lee, the widow of Richard Pryor, confirmed a claim by music producer Quincy Jones that the late comedian and legendary actor Marlon Brando were lovers in the 1970s. Jones had first made the claim in an interview with New York Magazine. In an interview with TMZ, Lee verified Jones’ comments, stating that Pryor was openly bisexual.
Hannah Gadsby’s multi-comic queer special ‘Gender Agenda’ featured this LGBTQ+ icon who also served as a writer on 'Sex Education'. Who?
Istha wrote for season 4 of the Netflix series Sex Education, which was released in 2023. Istha is originally from Bengaluru. In 2019, they performed their first solo show 'Beast', which explored their experience of being transmasculine.
Which Indian docuseries that celebrates queer love in India bagged a nomination for ‘Outstanding Documentary’ at the GLAAD Media Awards this year?
The Vice Studios produced docuseries—co-written by comedian Navin Noronha—follows the lives of Trineta Haldar, Aishwarya Ayushmaan, Daniella Mendonca, Aneez Saikia, Sanam Choudhary, Soham Sengupta, Suresh Ramdas and Sadam Hanjabam and highlights their journey, aspirations and desires. This is the first time an Indian docuseries has been nominated for the prestigious award.
This standup special—that partly served as a response to the public debate which took place in Australia before the law was changed to allow same-sex marriage—won the Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special in 2019. Which special is this?
The show was originally named after a woman Gadsby had met, who they thought could be turned into an hour's worth of material. During the writing process, they realised this wasn't the case, but the name had already been chosen.
This comedian became an overnight hit after they performed one of the most memorable standup sets four days after being diagnosed with cancer. Who are they?
Having been diagnosed with cancer four days prior to the performance, Notaro started her set with a simple announcement: “Hello. Good evening, hello. I have cancer.” She followed that up with a 29-minute routine that put her on the comedy map. It was a performance that really captured her essence on stage—vulnerable, easygoing and confessional.
This Indian queer comedian is also a prolific environmentalist having won the California Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (2003), the U.S. EPA Region 9 Environmental Achievement Award (2003), the Global Ashoka Innovators for the Public Social Entrepreneur fellowship (2004), and the Government of India’s Nari Shakti Award (2015). Who are they?
Indian standup comedian Vasu Primlani is also widely known for her efforts in environmental conservation. Primlani holds a master's degree from UCLA in Geography, Urban Planning and Law
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