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Nicky Bandini Comes Out As Transgender
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It's interesting that so much of the response focuses on how good she is as a pundit and how pleasant a presence she has always been. I agree that she is one of the most pleasant and thoughtful footy journals in print and on the pod.
And on the one hand, in terms of visibility, a nice face is great when it comes to diversity and representation, and perhaps acclimatising those who may lag a little when it comes to societal advances. At the same time I do worry when a focus on likeability and individual personality of those involved trails so closely behind the outpouring of support and/or acceptance.
Showing love and support is a good thing and nice people deserve it. I just hope that horrible people in similar circumstances would be, if not shown love then certainly supported for revealing benign lifestyle choices(?).
For example if Custis is ever in a similar position I hope we could all agree that he is a nasty clod based on his nasty personality and clod-like behaviour and yet still support him on the grounds of sexuality or gender. I think that would be a better gauge of social progress.
This is rambly as hell and not nearly as interesting as it was in my head. Toodles.
And on the one hand, in terms of visibility, a nice face is great when it comes to diversity and representation, and perhaps acclimatising those who may lag a little when it comes to societal advances. At the same time I do worry when a focus on likeability and individual personality of those involved trails so closely behind the outpouring of support and/or acceptance.
Showing love and support is a good thing and nice people deserve it. I just hope that horrible people in similar circumstances would be, if not shown love then certainly supported for revealing benign lifestyle choices(?).
For example if Custis is ever in a similar position I hope we could all agree that he is a nasty clod based on his nasty personality and clod-like behaviour and yet still support him on the grounds of sexuality or gender. I think that would be a better gauge of social progress.
This is rambly as hell and not nearly as interesting as it was in my head. Toodles.
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I remember seeing that article and thinking 'Written by Nicky Bandini? Paolo has a sister football writer as well' and never thought more to click it. Wow, it's strange to think that all the times I saw him on ESPN FC and read his articles that he was struggling with himself and his identity.
Good for her to come out about it as well.
Good for her to come out about it as well.