# @nowthisoriginals on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=YDjNbFxK5ck - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8085261-nowthisoriginals-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/6e7acdc881.jpg - **Posted:** 2023-07-27T15:18:26.000+00:00 ## Caption The art of drag means a lot of things to a lot of different people and, yes, a G-rated version of drag can be enriching children’s entertainment. Yet the hysteria around Drag Story Hour has escalated to a level most moral panics rarely reach. » Subscribe to @NowThisOriginals Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szB27kYsupY Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCT96Ku-6rg Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1fZkERn7_o Discover why conservatives vehemently oppose queer representation in children's media and uncover the fears behind their opposition. Explore the false notion of ‘grooming’ that fuels conspiracy theories surrounding LGBTQ+ activists and their alleged agenda to influence children's sexual orientations. Drag story hour, a platform for inclusivity and education, has become a lightning rod for fear-mongering and moral panic. Understand the diverse meanings of drag as it ranges from playful gender exploration to a raunchy romp rooted in queer nightlife and ballroom culture. Learn about the historical context of drag, from ancient Greek traditions of ‘female impersonation’ to its association with the LGBTQ+ community in the modern era. Witness how drag has regained mainstream presence through influential films like 'The Birdcage' and 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' leading to the explosion of drag popularity in the new millennium with the hit reality show 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' While drag has become part of mainstream culture, it faces resistance, particularly in the context of children's entertainment. Explore the origins of Drag Story Hour, initiated by queer author and activist Michelle Tea in an effort to foster inclusivity in local libraries. These events feature drag performers reading children's books and organizing fun learning activities for kids aged 3 to 11. However, Drag Story Hour has become a target for fear-mongers and conspiracy theorists who falsely accuse it of exposing kids to sexual themes and attempting to influence their sexual and gender identities. Discover how these controversies serve as a smokescreen for conservatives to wage war on the rights of LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals. Understand the legislative measures aimed at restricting gender-affirming healthcare and outlawing drag performances under the guise of ‘protecting children.’ From Tennessee's ban on ‘adult cabaret’ performances to Florida's broad definition of ‘adult live performances,’ these laws have far-reaching consequences for the queer community and events like Pride parades. There is escalating violence surrounding Drag Story Hour events as far-right protesters disrupt them, posing a threat to the safety of participants. We’re exploring the alarming escalation of the ‘grooming’ hysteria in this moral panic, which has become a focal point of a larger culture war that looms over society with no immediate resolution in sight. #Drag #DragStoryHour #DragQueen #LGBTQ #Entertainment #Politics #MoralPanic Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis Originals is NowThis' new destination for midform, premium series. http://www.youtube.com/@nowthisoriginals ## Stats - **Views:** 4,224 - **Likes:** 124 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 87 ## Tags moralpanic, entertainment, politics, lgbtq, drag, dragstoryhour, dragqueen --- Copyright (c) Gondola