BenDeLaCreme - Anti-LGBTQ Bills & Drag Defense Fund | The Daily Show
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- "I am acting this gay no matter what happens around me." BenDeLaCreme, star of "RuPaul’s Drag Race," discusses how limiting access to drag and LGBTQ+ spaces won't limit queerness in children, how drag performers have historically uplifted and fought for the queer community, and the ACLU's Drag Defense Fund. #DailyShow #Comedy #BenDeLaCreme #LGBTQIA #AlFranken
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"I barely made it out alive of my childhood, but I did because I had a little bit of access to this glimpse of a world outside that would accept me for who I am...not just in spite of who I am, but BECAUSE of who I am" - BenDeLaCreme
So powerful. So fiercely vulnerable. It really pulls into focus what a sad and violent culture is normalized and perpetuated by a dominant culture sorely lacking in true freedom and love for life in all of its very natural, diverse, and *beautiful* forms.
The problem is that those denying LGBT folks our existence don't care if we harm ourselves. In fact, many believe that that would be the preferred outcome.
I believe that this is an underlying point of the push to deny the existence of LGBTQIA+ folks. They want to force conformity with their fundamentalist agenda, and if that doesn't work, then the death of those folks would be the next best thing. Make no mistake, this is a war on a segment of our society.
@@RHCole 🥺 yes…and I am SO sorry. Sending your community love and light.
@@RHCole Agreed. Then they wouldn't have to because their "problem" would have taken care of itself, and they'd never have to see us, let deal with the fact that we exist.
i feel this too. childhood was really rough on a lot of us LGBTQAers. I barely made it out alive too. Middle school was especially hard.
I love that DeLa is being brought on by these outlets to speak on this issue. She's so articulate and has such a talent for breaking things down into digestible pieces for those who don't know.
Her in Jinkx are all over the place!
My exact thoughts. An excellent segment!
@@liveandletdie7187 Everyone already knows that.
@@liveandletdie7187 Ben DeLaCreme is a man dressed as a woman as a stage persona. We know that. The stage persona identifies as a woman.
@@RaymondHng I really don't care about his mental illness.. He is a man.
I'm a 71-year-old grandmother who is a flaming heterosexual & I love drag shows!
Yesssss queeen. I’m a heterosexual too lol but I love this amazing community of lgbtq+ especially drag queens💗💗💗
I'm just a year behind you and I agree 100%. Bless these amazing performers!
Nobody cares. Keep them away from kids.
It is something that is just as classic as acting or theater or clowns! People are just trying to scapegoat people as usual while they do corrupt things themselves.
Loving people is loving people and if you find yourself not loving a particular group of people you may want to ask yourself when you started doing that and why
Ben is so smart and compassionate that it's almost unfair that she is also such a gifted actor, director and all-around star performer. Thank you, Al for showing this interview.
I am grateful to the daily show for exposing me to Ben. What a well-spoken and intelligent person.
@@charlesleon6114 She’s amazing and so nice!
Ben is a bundle of talent!
And the makeup, hair and clothing is so on point - it's mesmerizing.
I agree. Also, I covet your avatar!
@@kathlake4009 :-)
DeLa **is** the love letter to our community. She is so sorely needed in these times. Thank you for your brilliant voice speaking out and your strength sustaining us in the face of ignorance and hateful backlash. I value you beyond words 💖🏳️🌈
This *”TERMINALLY DELIGHTFUL”* Queen is a fierce on - the - ground advocate for our trans community, Dela’s a force to be reckoned with in R.E.A.L.I.T.Y .
I’m beaming with pride & joy because of you Sis
Okay groomer
You mean it?
@@advancedsettings9699Define "it"...
@@R.A.A. Stephen King
@@advancedsettings9699You mean it.
I wear pants and work boots and flannel shirts when I work on my farm. Am I a male impersonator? I raise goats. Am I breaking the law when the kids see me? 🐐
The “kids” 😂
✌💙 from Montana
the problem is, no one knows. but history of such laws tend to slide right towards the worst possible option
Depending on who is interpreting and reporting you, yes. And even if you arent, if the police dont follow up on a report, THEY can be sued and/or fired with legal, by the book "justification" now as well. This whole law is a shitshow of intentionally vague wording for the purpose of malicious prejudice and discrimination. Its disgusting.
@@rjenyawd true gotta love the boomer mentality
She's so well-spoken and comfortable behind the desk. Would be very interesting to see her as a guest host as well!
That’s a man, Drag is a man dressing as a woman
@@Blackshadow164 grow up :)
@@Blackshadow164 And the BenDeLaCreme persona is female. Hence, "she." Get a grip, sweetheart.
@@Blackshadow164 but w enormally call queens she when theyre in drag :) its not hard
@@elenadevour8423 oh, well then you would be correct
Ben is so incredible. Just so fabulous watching her be a voice and an advocate. Terminally delightful indeed
He*
@@Mr.JoeMontanya get a life sad sack
@@Mr.JoeMontanya yes, Ben is a he, but people ferer to a drag queen as her when they're in their drag queen persona, hope this helps. 🌠
@@Mr.JoeMontanya While he is a male, in drag we call queens she :)
@@elenadevour8423 wrong
Ben DeLaCreme did a wonderful job!! Such a great spoken adovcate!
I remember Milton Burl, Flip Wilson and many comedians dressing in drag. No one complained then!
As a child, my momma and I were walking down main street in our little southern town and she said, "See that man, that's a woman". Most importantly, we talked after she said that. I feel so blessed as she taught me at a young age, inclusiveness and understanding! I have also been to a Drag Brunch with my eldest brother and family! It was awesome!
Yeah it's so weird why it's an issue now. In Sweden we also have drag queens who have been established comedians or entertainers for years and now all of a sudden it's wrong. Really made a problem where there is none.
And Conservatives love the movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Weird.
Just think Bugs Bunny, Tootsie, The Birdcage, Mrs. Doubtfire, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar-the list is endless.
@Connie Bailey but will now say they didn't or don't anymore.
Great interview to end your week Al Franken. Ben DeLaCreme is a fantastic spokesperson on this issue. I saw her on MSNBC last week and she was even more eloquent
Pretty sure that was Jinx Monsoon :)
That's a guy btw iydk
I like how he said that drag was a container for his flamboyance. That was clear and a perfect argument, so to speak.
thats a guy
@@rishi474 We all know that sparky. Her drag persona is female. In real life he’s a man. He distinguishes himself that way. Trans isn’t the same as drag. You don’t care though. You’d rather be uneducated and ignorant.
DeLa is such a sweetheart and a fierce advocate of this cause
I love her ❤
The measurednes, dignity, and compassion of this brought me to tears. Bless you!
Thank you, sweetheart, on showing how to be a divine human being. ❤
Lol more like a mentally handicapped human
BENDELACREAM YOU ARE FABULOUS
That outfit and the coordinating eye makeup and headband and she's a great speaker. What a gal
Articulate and fun to watch. And I have to agree - the outfit, the makeup is just mesmerizing.
Great way to end the week, Al. BenDeLaCreme seems awesome, hadn’t heard of her before… I want gloves for every outfit now ❤
De La we love you! You and Jinx have been killing it with all the media interviews. Keep it up! I’m donating now to the defense fund!!
Thank you, Al was at SNL through the late 70s to the 90s. How can you live in New York City for so long and never seen a drag show? And be a comic to boot?
Wild
They were bath houses back then
People from NYC love to live in small bubbles. The world at their fingertits and they still are a bit misanthropic
Well...I actually think he's joking. 😏
I'm sure it was just a set up for the segment. They've definitely done drag in SNL during his time.
Those gloves are the coolest! I just want matching gloves for all my outfits now. That is a perfect pandemic era company, Glove Ya!
i’m so comforted, and comfortable, listening to this articulate, educated, compassionate human. why? why? why are other humans so incredibly afraid?? for fear is the absolute ROOT of all of these hate-filled people who cannot allow other human beings to make decisions for themselves.
They ignorant and stuck in their ways especially being taught by they're hateful families.
Star Wars got it right. Fear leads to hate. Hate leads to the dark side.
Love the respectful conversation from Sen Franken and DeLa. Approach every question with a genuine curiosity, and answer for the sake of helping people!
I’m so glad Dela is speaking on behalf of our community. This is appropriate. ❤ She also did a great job on this interview as well as others.
I just love Ben! She’s hands down one of the kindest sweetest drag queens ever! I love her! I drove to another state to see her show and it was brilliant! She’s very talented and funny. Drag queens need to be protected at all costs! Thank you Ben for being you!
I absolutely adore Dela. I'm glad the Daily Show gave her a platform to talk about the history of drag and the coded language in these B.S. bills. She does a great job of explaining everything.
Ben is supreme. Thank you so much for all you do ♥️
I ❤️ DeLa ! She reminds me a little of Joanne Worley (a blast from the past)
thats a guy
Aw. I see the resemblance and it never occurred to me before you mentioned it. ❤
Dela!!! One of the best queens in all of herstory
Wonderful guest and conversation, Al. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
DeLa, thank you for this!!!❤ Keep on shining queen👑
Lol that's a man
@@Mr.JoeMontanya just stop
@@Mr.JoeMontanya Clearly, you don't know the proper lexicon. Since you're ignorant, why not stay quiet? Why tell everyone in the comments section that you're a clueless child?
Ben definitely looks like a greater threat to kids than high capacity magazines.
Republicans sure have their priorities "straight." 👌
Yes he is because he's a perverted disgrace of a human being. We as responsible rational thinkers are obligated to protect our children from disgusting pervs
I don't understand why this has to be a binary issue for people. We can just say neither should be around children. Is it that hard? 🤷
@@Dazen101 if all drag is dangerous for kids, then all rock music is. There are different styles and subgenres. A man in a wig and dress isn't dangerous, and their content isn't all the same
@@Dazen101 I've got some bad news for you about Bugs Bunny m8
@@Dazen101 You said that right! You really DON’T understand!
When I'm old, I want to have BenDeLaCreme's wisdom and Al Franken's openness.
Why wait?
Al is amazing...
@@tajdancer I don't think it's about waiting. I know a lot of people get crabby and more closed and more conservative as they age.
It is essential for BenDeLaCreme to be invited on to more talk shows like this. Too many people have no idea what drag is, and once they do, they would realize it is no threat to young and old alike.
@Merican Modi Thanks for your kind and insightful response. You are clearly threatened by it, which is so sad.
@Merican Modi No one thinks it's vile. Hollywood has made comedies with drag. Plays are made with drag. Drag has been fine, until someone told you to be mad about it. No one thinks drag is reflective of a mental illness, you've simply been told that to help keep you scared.
@Merican Modi found the weak male threaten by guys not being guys. Got a little secret to tell hmm? 😂
I feel sad for you that you’ll never open your eyes to see a word beyond your own narrow view. Why is something like what kind of fabric someone puts on their bodies or what kind of makeup they put on their face bother you? There was a time when people would have “expressed disgust” at a woman wearing pants. It’s all so childish.
@Merican Modi so... a threat in other words. you just don't want to admit you're scared
Ben, you are a beautiful human being! You are articulate and lovely and inspiring! Thank you for bringing your beautiful self to the world! Al, thank you for having BenDeLaCreme on the show!
She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment. Now come on now 😍🩷
BenDeLaCreme managed to draw a pregnant pause from Al with a simple line is all I need to continue watching.
Come through Dela!!!! Always eloquent and classy and WITTY!
Great conversation. I have to say Ben's eye makeup is outstanding.
Yeah
You British?
Ben represents Drag so well across these interviews. They should be an ambassador to advocate the true sense of Drag in the community. I love you Ben!
Great choice for spokesperson. Very articulate and confident. keep up your important work!!!!!!!
We love you Dela, thanks for such a great interview, you make our community proud ❤
What a lovely interview where Al asks questions out of curiosity and without judgement
De La Thank You for eloquently representing our community on a national platform you are truly a National Gem I think you are such a great entertainer for the whole family!
This is a very well done interview .. Ben is very well spoken and his knowledge of drag historically makes it very easy to see the persecution that’s currently ongoing in this industry and specifically targeting the lgbtq plus community . Drag has been historically a part of theater all around the world .. all the current BS is rooted in politics or at least a big part . What a shame to persecute such talent and creativity ! I mean Ben is stunning that takes talent ! Not to mention the doorway this opens for anyone searching for acceptance . Thank you both for helping us get a much clearer grasp of this issue !!!
I love you! I think when people fulfill and love who they are it helps others realize that they can be themselves. Get the mohawk,wear the outlandish clothes,join the band, embrace science, be who you are meant to be, raise the vibration, and spread that joy. Children are influenced by their parents. If males are threatened by drag,they are insecure in their manhood or perhaps that have a secret😮😊
Why are trans women and trans men ashamed of being trans ? If they were not ashamed, they would not claim to be actual men and women. Most people have little problem with trans, it is the claim that is the problem.
If a straight guy won't wear your tiara he'll hassle you in a thousand other ways.
Is the huge secret part usually shusshy shusshy
😊
The thing is, every drag queen I've ever seen has been so clever, beautiful, charming, witty and just entertaining as all get out. I don't understand why everybody doesn't like them. The world is just so complicated, maybe I'm just too simple.
It’s because drag queens are still mainly a cult thing, even with the success and Emmy accolades of RuPaul’s Drag Race
@@RocStarr913 I don’t quite see the comparison with a cult here. No one is being manipulated or indoctrinated into believing something about drag. Drag is just something that some people enjoy. It’s almost like saying people who like a niche sport or game to a great extend, or partake in it, are part of a cult. That doesn’t quite make sense.
Learned and reinforced bigotry.
@@sinofsloth_2121 big dog i think they are using the word in like how john waters makes cult films, not like scientology
Conservatives / republicans are rarely ever clever, beautiful, charming, witty and just entertaining. So they feel jealous and threatened, probably.
Apareceu uma notificação a dizer: BenDeLaCreme - Anti-LGBT Bills, e eu gritei a rebentar de alegria: O BENDELA A APRESENTAR O DAILY SHOW!?!?! 😱😱😱😱😱😍😍😍😍😍
Infelizmente não era bem isso, só uma entrevista.... Pena...
Ainda assim, bom trabalho! Obrigada, Ben Dela... 🖤
oh, she got my tears. loooove love love BenDeLa
BenDeLaCreme is an amazing advocate.
she was great on season 6 but her All Stars 3 run was ICONIC! LOVE YOU DELA!! :D
thats a guy
@@rishi474 yeah i know. BenDelaCreme is her stage persona, genius
Specially the elimination 😂👀
@@bs-gi3gs on S6 or AS3? idk why she dropped out of AS3 when she was primed to win 🤧
@@rishi474 Give this genius a medal 🙄
She’s really smart and articulate
thats a guy
@@rishi474 Everyone knows that.
@@rishi474 yes, and what about it?
@@rishi474 I like how he has one like clearly liked his own comment! 😂
The AMAZINGNESS that is BenDeLaCreme, fell in love with her since season 6!!! Just Incredible talent, Hope to see more of her on mainstream media and shows!!!!
U mean him?
@@Mr.JoeMontanya just wondering, what’s your point with your response?
@@valhalax25 Same point of all these bigoted bills.
In the off chance that Ben sees this, despite my username, I'm actually a lawyer, and I'd be thrilled to help you in any way I can. This was beautiful!
I assume you’re a Northern Californian, given your CZcams name. Where are you? I’m in Mendo County.
And I would like to confront your beliefs that 10% should determine what the other 90% sees.
@@federalreservewolflegend3523 huh?
@@federalreservewolflegend3523What?
✌💙 from Montana
girl we knew they stole that crown from you the very first season to the all stars and thank you girl i am glad to call you family
thats a guy
@@rishi474 yeah we know… girl are you high ? Lol
She quit because she wanted to quit.
To think that a week ago I had not heard about this absolutely stunning human! She is devastatingly smart and adorable!
Let Ben LaCreme host!!
Ben DeLaCreme has always seemed so genuine and kind hearted. Great interview! Keep living your truth, Ben!! ❤
DeLa did so well. Really fun, relatable, poised, articulate. I love it
From the Amy Winehouse Hair to the matching gloves, Fierce and Fabulous! Saw this in the scroll, glad I listened to this perspective. ❤ here in Hawaii, the MAHU have been a recognized and included part of the island community for centuries!
DeLa representing so articulately!! ❤❤❤
"I didn't know what would happen after Lindsey Graham" -- you can really see Al going through all the possible jokes he could make and forcing himself to resist all of them.
Wow. I have never heard of her. But what a delightful and eloquent person. Thank you.
Eloquent and well stated!! Drag is art and should not be vilified!! We should all be treated equally, no one is no greater than and no less than another. We all deserve the same rights and no one should be denied those rights.
That outfit is just awesome. It sings of spring and new beginnings.❤
She absolutely OWNED that SHOW!!!!! BRavo gorgeous WOW !!!!!!!
Well done gurrl, well done!❤❤❤🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
I'm loving seeing my favorite queens doing interviews this month.
Well said and dressed. ❤
I'm loving her whole outfit.
This was an amazing interview. BenDeLaCreme's closing was the best closing
Thank you for representing DeLa, XOU!
I didn’t know about Ben, but I’m a new fan. She’s so articulate and knowledgeable.
He was a contestant on the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which now airs new editions on MTV and the previous seasons are all on Paramount+.
you can see her in drag race!!
not to spoil but she makes it pretty far, so there's a lot of Bendela content there
Imagine thinking this articulate, intelligent, patient, empathetic and loving individual is somehow a threat to children bc he wants to read Charlotte's Web to them for free at the public library... but machine guns those are fine.
^Every accusation is a projection. 😂
Sweet, brilliant DeLa❤
Seeing this made my morning.
Thank you for speaking on this!
Very well spoken DeLa! Your such an advocate, thank you for what you do.
Wonderful interview. Great representation by the guest for anyone out there watching who has had limited or no experience with drag except what we’ve been seeing in the news lately.
So happy Michelle Visage went on the show to speak on this issue! ❤
STOPPPP
Yay! Love seeing more Dela in these interviews!
Thank you Ben! Seeing someone like her representing my community and people like me is so inspiring.
I love Ben DeLaCreme❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
AL, WE NEED YOU BACK IN THE SENATE!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 PLEASE 🙏
Real question-who should he run against? Minnesota has two popular and effective senators right now.
Well done Bendela Crème! You give this struggle so much bite, grace and humility! Thank you! 🙏🏻💗🥲
Awesome interview. Loved the way DeLa handled the interview.
Thank you DeLa! And thanks Al and The Daily Show for this as well.
I would LOVE to see a drag queen or king guest host the daily show!
Genuine Question from a Tennessean - are states banning ALL drag? Or just banning drag on public property like parks & schools? Because many things are prohibited on public property, especially anything that has to do with sexuality, for All people. And before someone says drag has nothing to do with sexuality, modern psychology says it does so that's what I'm referring to.
what psychological article told you drag is strictly about sexuality 💀 also, I know that some of it is banning drag in public, yes. but I'd say it's a violation of free expression to ban "drag" (we know they mean trans people) from public spaces. so we can't go to parks, bars, the grocery store, basically have a livelihood.
@lemonqvartz it's not a free speech when kids are involved. Also since when you people care about free speech🤣🤣🤣.
You are literally trying to cancel the first amendment.
This is extremely serious and I wish what’shisname was more briefed on the convo and knew a single fact about what is going on. But Bendela definitely educated so thank you to her! Love from Seattle 💋
I think Al was playing dumb on purpose. It allowed Ben to lead the conversation, as Al asked the remedial questions. He is not ignorant of this subject.
@@DonoVideoProductions Hes not ignorant he's just not the most articulate speaker
@@DonoVideoProductions I used to think that, too, but he's been doing that for decades. And it really didn't improve his interview style, either. I understand why interviewers prompt guests in that way, but I think he's a pretty conservative guy tbh. Not a bad person per se, but very buttoned-up.
@@nartyteek I certainly don't think he's the best at this show position. His delivery is too laconic.
beautiful, killer makeup, and EDUCATED! Thank you BenDeLa for exist!🥰👏🏽
Ben continues to be a treasure. So well spoken and able to articulate all the important points. ❤
This made me almost cry. These two together was everything. ❤️❤️❤️
De La is the perfect spokesperson for drag and all it encompasses. 👏🏼👏🏼💯💯💯😍🌈
As someone heavily persecuted for their appearance and demonized I've realized how poor a judge of character most hypocritical egomaniacs are.
I was goth.
They just dumb and fill to the brim with boomer mentality
I really appreciate this interview. It got more comfortable as time went on, I hope people know they’re supported out there. Even if it doesn’t feel like it because the people you are around, you won’t be stuck with them forever. You deserve to be happy no matter who you are💗
Pride is going to be intense this year. So excited for this year 🏳️🌈
DeLa really led this interview with grace. Also, I too am shocked that al has never been to a drag show. :P
If you think that a bill will stop drag.. watch them rise like phoenix. There are so much talent coming out of these group of fabulous people.
I love DeLa. So happy to have her on the show!!!
DeLa is amazing. She should’ve hosted this week. Al didn’t even prepare for this interview.
they rarely mention Madea. Several movies that were popular
How did I forget about Madea?!?
Bugs Bunny, too. Saw an ad for Pinky and the Brain just last week and Pinky was dressed like a girl. Crossdressing in cartoons for kids has been a thing since Bugs Bunny and it's still being done in an age-appropriate manner.