The Wizard of Oz

Queerbait, Queercode, Pinkwash

Hi friends! In this episode we celebrate the start of Pride Month by talking about queerbaiting, queercoding, and pinkwashing. We talk about the history of queerbaiting and queercoding, including the Hays Code. We also discuss the dilution of language and how it impacts people. Feeling Totally Normal about something we discussed? Hit us up on Bluesky or Tumblr!

Good Omens

Hi friends! This week we were feeling Totally Normal about Good Omens! We had special guest Veronica join us to talk about all three seasons. We talked about our frustrations with the finale, the whimsy of the first season, and the narrator. We also discussed bad wigs and Crowley's tight pants. If you feel Totally Normal about this show, come yell at us on Bluesky or Tumblr!

Burlesque

Hi friends! This week we felt Totally Normal about the movie Burlesque (2010)! We talked about how Jack and Ali's relationship is one of the least interesting ones in the movie, the history of the burlesque genre of performance, and Tess's relationships with the other characters. If you feel Totally Normal about this movie, come yell at us about it on Tumblr or Bluesky!

Plot a Gay Movie!

Hi friends! This week we've got something special for you! We came up with the plot of a queer movie based on what we want to see in a movie! We talked about casting, shrimp cocktail incidents, and travel gays. What would you want to see in a queer movie? Let us know!

Barbie Part Two

Hi friends! This week we finished up our totally normal conversation about the movie Barbie! We talked about how Mattel has been responsive to feedback over the years, the music choices in the movie, and the way the patriarchy places expectations upon men and women. If you have totally normal feelings about this movie, please come yell with us! You can reach us on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/totallynormalat.bsky.social], Tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/blog/totallynormalaboutthat], or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.