A Short History of PRIDE ft. Lala Zannell and Patti Harrison | Full Frontal on TBS

Patti Harrison learns to reconcile the violent history of pride with the modern day celebration. TLDR: Don't throw out your rainbow vodka just yet, but make sure your brick-throwing arms are in shape!
This piece was produced by Halcyon Person with Julie Levitsky and edited by Andrew Mendelson.
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[@carlairving]

-(...)should Pride be a celebration or a protest? -We can have both at the same time. Wow. Preach.

[@Torontopia]

It's BOTH, as it should be!

[@oof-rr5nf]

Both? Both. Both is good.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

"Celebrate with a purpose." Love that so much.

[@nickneuharth]

@@cheesecakelasagna that quote got me together.

[@Iamthatis137]

Samantha Bee is a radical. When she features something about a marginalized community, she has someone from that community do the feature. Crazy idea!

[@aick]

Only in America is a moderate liberal considered "radical" smh.... I would love if Samantha Bee were radical, but I hate to break it to you, the views she expresses are just considered normal for most of the Western world. Heck, she's not "radical" by the standards of the 1990s.

[@user-nv9vn8fm1d]

@@aick It was a joke. "Crazy idea!" at the end was sarcastic and a critique about the lack of figures from marginalized communities representing their own communities in history lessons.

[@juliehenry8284]

@@aick I believe that was sarcasm

[@simetry6477]

It kinda annoys me that she isn't radical.

[@rayb63]

@RWDS Trooper Okay, chill out with the hate.

[@ItsMattyYo]

Sam! Patti is HILARIOUS PLEASE ADD HER TO YOUR CREW

[@Syurtpiutha]

Seconded. I miss Patti Reviews.

[@KingofCrusher]

"hilarious" is pretty strong, she was ok and not painfully awful, which is about the best thing you can say for the current crop of correspondents on Full Frontal and The Daily Show.

[@rebbeshort]

@@KingofCrusher Patti's kind of an obvious Sam clone too which makes it just that much more insipid and boring. Sam does Sam better.

[@ItsMattyYo]

Stephen Seehorn disagree. Thank you, next

[@Ada-tv7zl]

This needs more upvotes! Patti is amazing

[@feliciakirton8787]

Lala: “We are not throwing bricks 🧱!” “Oh my God you have two of them!”

[@AnugerahFirdauzi]

this was epic. Lol

[@user-qx1om2wj1h]

Patti near the end : so we should throw bricks at people we love?

[@santiagoluaces8479]

This show and the entire team behind it is so underrated. Y’all doing great work spotlighting so many issues that tend to fly under the radar

[@Melissandrel]

I didn't know Patti, but I love her.

[@RecoveringChristian]

Serving 90's Xmen Jubilee realness

[@ShinHito]

I didn’t know her before this either, but after I spent a good afternoon Googling and watching tons of her standup and various shows. Her Dua Lipa song kills me.

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

@@ShinHito one of my favourite songs of all time. No joke.

[@loryoly2662]

I will never understand this hate against lgbt+ community. Who you love is nobody’s business, what you have in your pants is nobody’s business.

[@mikebtrfld1705]

World doesn't go by what you understand?

[@ItRemindMeOfHome]

@@mikebtrfld1705, so you think it's ok to irrationally hate people?

[@mikebtrfld1705]

@@ItRemindMeOfHome world doesn't go by what I think

[@Wish-and-Hope]

(Ignoring everything in between this post and the original one.) First guess: Conservatives need clarity, so they can discriminate appropriately. It's essential to their being, because they're not defining themselves by who they are, but by what they aren't (which is inferior - oh, hello Fascism!).

[@misspatvandriverlady7555]

@@Wish-and-Hope Spot on. I don't need to know "what you are" unless that means I'll treat you differently.

[@carjam49]

Patti is very funny. I would love to see more of her.

[@Syurtpiutha]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haKrp2l7faxnZ6M She had a pretty absurd review show where she reviewed animals.

[@miamivicemastermixer]

@@Syurtpiutha wow thanks, she's absolutely amazing

[@tan319]

She's funny, beautiful, cute( the bricks thing was hilarious!).

[@polemius01]

The complaint about corporate invasion is spot-on. The NYC Pride parade floats used to be sponsored by local LGBTQ+ groups & NYC Bars; they were inventive & usually hilarious. Now, it's just marching shills encouraging people to cheer for the corporation's float. I just don't go to the parade any more.

[@rayb63]

@RWDS Trooper LGBT agenda? Scuse me, that's not a thing, hun. The only thing on our agenda is to get people to treat us equally.

[@badscientist42069]

She was really hung up on that brick throwing thing. XD

[@PavarottiAardvark]

The only true corporate ally in Pride is GRITTY, who absolutely would be up for brick throwing.

[@danicajekic1595]

PavarottiAardvark Excuse ME. How DARE you ignore the one true ally, Chiitan???

[@MamaSan8993]

You both win the internets

[@ChannelyChannel]

What about Donkey Kong? Trans Right Icon!

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

I used to be a bigot on this issue, until I started reading the actual science on this issue! Now I realize I used to be an idiot. Trans rights is human rights!

[@bdp8102]

yes there are differences in the brain regarding gender. White matter patterns in a trans woman brain look like those of a cis woman, not a cis man, and vice versa. You can easily read about it on many different publications starting with Wikipedia. but yeah, I'm sorry if science hurts your feelings.

[@bdp8102]

@Leah Dijon source?

[@rayb63]

@RWDS Trooper What are we doing to hurt you?

[@aq03]

@cullrapists *squints* is this what they call a terf?

[@nibnob7]

So both Johnson and riviera both said they weren’t the ones to initiate the riots (which is a contested term anyways) and many of the first hand accounts say that bricks weren’t thrown at all. Johnson herself said that she didn’t get to the inn till after the uprising was in full swing. Obviously we should remember stonewall as a big moment but perhaps we should fixate less on tying them to the Stonewall events, which opens the narrative up to manipulation from anyone (transphobes racists etc). Instead shouldn’t we focus more on their incontestable and much harder won success in creating STAR as an international community of activists? Just my thoughts

[@xbutterfliesx]

This! A lot of accounts actually say it was a butch lesbian that "started" the riot. Although, I agree. It's hard to pinpoint who exactly it was, and should be seen as the LGBT community coming together and fighting for their right to exist. We shouldn't put so much emphasis on who "started" it.

[@QuinnDjinnsQueerGear]

so you are talking about why it didn't matter how it started by talking about how it was started? 🤦‍♀️

[@felixvelariusbos]

Agreed. Although I was absolutely delighted to find out that the rockette style kick line (based on accounts from participants) was totally real. Honestly I like that part more than the brick.

[@simpletownworx]

STORMÉ DELARVERIE

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

Stolen Valor

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

I couldn't love these people more!! Lol. So good.

[@yolandadery3733]

Patti with the bricks is me every day. LOL

[@jpsinger16]

2:15 is a meme-able moment

[@ShinHito]

Thanks to Samantha Bee I am now a Patti Harrison Stan. Skinny legend that she be.

[@symphonysonic8643]

YES YES YES 😍 🏳️‍🌈🤩 THIS is how you support pride

[@johnwhitfield8150]

Lesbian Amazon Sister yea I agree most of this video gives information. The nytimes video gives the actual story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjNn62Fgt2VZ5Y

[@KerryLuckett]

Her “Oh, Patti” was EVERYTHING!

[@RexxyRobin]

When she lifted those bricks all I could think of was: "Tabby smash!" xD

[@Chrisdl901]

Absolutely fantastic piece of television. Thank you Samantha and Patti ❤

[@Rozilla]

I am 100% okay with the brick thing though.

[@ithemba]

Came down here to write the exact same thing.

[@K0mhs]

+1 comrade

[@flammablewater1755]

Def throw more bricks.

[@TubezThe1]

Only when it's necessary and then when it is, don't miss

[@sdfkjgh]

2manynegativewaves: While I appreciate dry (or rather, wet, in this case) British political humor, I feel I must protest the wasting of good milkshakes on bad politicians, unless those shakes were equally horrendous. (Super Bass-o-Matic, anyone?) Food waste is a serious problem. One final thing, just for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTFdqiZn9iBfLc

[@dquinnster47]

Patti crushed it. Out-freakin'-standing.

[@jcp210289]

Be brave, be you! Dr pepper! Lol could not breathe 😂

[@koopatroopa187]

Yeah, it gave me flashbacks to the product placement scene in Wayne's World.

[@blupunk01]

And here I thought it was Pepsi that was going to unite us all.

[@koopatroopa187]

@@blupunk01 Well, it is the choice of a new generation.

[@annaliz1981]

Enjoying a Dr. Pepper now which wants me to see the new Spider-Man movie.

[@Prizzlesticks]

First off, Judy is classy af, and I wish she was my grandma. >_> But you know, sometimes I want to go to Pride and represent... except the one time I did, I got equal amounts of hate from both hetero and homosexuals for being ace. I was like, "This is it, the thing that bridges the gap. Lookit us asexuals, being helpful like that. I guess A really DOES stand for ally!" But I was also like, "Okay, I'm going home. Maybe I'll come back in nine years." (I did not go back this year, let's make it an even decade.)

[@bgreaud]

This is why I don't go. I live in Alabama and I swear their will be someone taking names of people who out themselves.

[@asexualbellatrix7760]

Same here, went to Pride three years ago to represent the community, and was ignored and excluded. Tried to approach an info booth and claimed my asexual pride, only to be riddiculed and laughed at. They had never heard about asexuals. So instead of representing classic pride, I wear my "equality" necklace at work, with my friends, or at celebrations. And label myself quickly when meeting new people, before they comment my single lifestyle with a sympathetic "oh, single eh.... Bummer"- Love and equlity from Happy Ace

[@HaagentheDazs]

idk who Patti Harrison is, but her segment WAY above average, very much a fan.

[@bencarolinestuligross4336]

She is the BEST! I highly recommend taking the rabbit hole -- I'd suggest starting with her Seriously.TV series "Patti Reviews Exotic Animals". Her humor is super out-there and I cannot get enough

[@burkematthews9092]

This actually gave me goosebumps. Phenomenal piece!

[@daniellepalazzolo8960]

Patti being enthusiastic but a little dumb was so funny

[@YoungBlasarius]

4:12 No, this is not it Patty... 1:17 Oh, Patty.....

[@bonnielombard1723]

Way better than "Robert"

[@justjess-zl3pm]

Yaaassssss jiggly caliente was serving all the looks in the T-shirt. That part.

[@r0bw00d]

*Yeeessssss

[@milorodriguez3739]

@@r0bw00d nahhhh

[@r0bw00d]

*naaaah

[@GabrielBadwolf]

I’m 37 years old, I didn’t feel safe coming out as Trans until I was 35 years old.

[@PowerGlove79]

Gabriel Badwolf I'm so sorry that you felt so unsafe for so long. But I'm really proud of you

[@bgreaud]

I wish that people didn't have to live in fear and that you could have been safely and accepted, when you were ready.

[@kayomholt-montague7661]

I am SO sorry you had to go through this! Still, I am happy that you finally came out!

[@bgreaud]

@Billyboy I'm sorry that your uncomfortable. The truth is that they have been around (according to Wikipedia) for more than 4500 years. It's unlikely that it will change, since more are being born that way.

[@jackr.4953]

I feel ya. I was 32 before I came out. You can do this.

[@ClaudyArfaras]

Here in Florida, it was a Creamy Pie that got thrown in Anita Bryant's face, not a brick... But just as rewarding...🌈

[@d33j4ybf]

Still, would've been nicer if a brick was hidden in that pie.

[@censusgary]

Anita Bryant was really something. Do younger people know about her? And the orange juice boycott she sparked?

[@RD-ht6go]

Good to learn such history. respect from China

[@waitforkait]

I really wish they would’ve talked about stormé delarverie :-/ she’s always forgotten when we discuss the stonewall riots, when in reality she’s most likely the one who started them

[@jnanashakti6036]

YES!!!!

[@eveghost]

Please tell me you hired Patti as your new correspondent! I love her!

[@NightMedicine]

This is one of the best field pieces I’ve seen on this show. Perfect balance of humor and info. Love the corespondent and interviewee as well!

[@nathansurrett2088]

Beautiful!!!! Thank you all so so so so much!!!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Great segment!!!

[@sabrinarei3052]

PATTI HARRISON is on my television thing!! Mountain Dew’s Chosen Equality Warrior will save us all!

[@starcherry6814]

Wow Patti you are amazing!! 👏

[@vazak11]

Wonderful coverage!

[@mattylynnbarnes3035]

means so much to see trans representation on a main stream show like this

[@KizuRai]

Hope to see more of Patti, and I hope to see Patti's fixation on bricks show up in other videos

[@iamsheadiamond]

LA LA was amazing!!!!!!!!! This is Everything! Thanks for this, absolutely loved every minute of it! Great job ladies!!!

[@Ana2398]

Amazing! Inspiring! Love this show more everyday

[@veryyin87]

Sam you have some of the best field correspondents, cant even pick a fav.

[@simetry6477]

Better than the daily show possibly. Or just better writers. .

[@adelaamarante]

*Neither one of those folks started the "Stonewall Riot" of their own admission; *"Riot" is a stretch considering the historical accounts of people actually at the Stonewall *There were no bricks around to be thrown, though some do say rocks from tree planters may have been used Look, the story of who started it isn't important. Neither are bricks or no bricks, throwing shot glasses, or slinging high heels, though perpetuating inacccuracy is quite frustrating. The important part is the people. We remember when they *stood up* to fight. When they were tired of being beaten down, beaten up, bullied, harrassed, and murdered. They fought for what was right, for their place and for the place of future generations. We remember they *stood up* . So now, amongst the growing levels of violence, of LGBTQ+/GRSM hatred, the rights being slowly chiseled away, *we have no business sitting down* .

[@bestben2710]

Well said. I know this is an old post, but wanted to say that. Also I think the hard part about today’s “fight” is how insidious and under the surface so much of it is. The powers that be who are against this sort of thing play their cards differently exactly so they don’t have riots. It’s almost harder to navigate, and certainly a more delicate dance in many ways even though the status quo seems to be moving in the right direction.

[@INTJadeSpider]

VERY good segment and episode! Happy Pride!!

[@pacmanloving]

Amazing segment!!!

[@egreen4646]

Storme DeLarverie, Lesbian, male impersonator and a Veteran was there at the Stonewall Riot. Viva Storme 1920 - 2014. She was there!

[@artdyke]

She started it! She called on them to do something!

[@madelinekilburn9510]

More Patti, more bricks 2k19

[@dominikbeitat4450]

I know, this would be some sort of license issue, but I'd love to see the bricks labeled with "Danny the Brick".

[@TubezThe1]

Ah, I see what you did there

[@FaeQueenCory]

Still glad I'm not the only one sharpening my bricks.

[@wen6519]

if it's possible please include a link to the store, I'd like to buy the brick t-shirt 💜

[@xxtokenxx]

thephluidproject.com/collections/graphic-tees/products/phluid-x-samantha-bee-pride-by-patti-tee

[@chioma916]

PHLUID is still benefitting off the corporatization of pride.

[@agignac7833]

@@chioma916 yes and no most of the proceeds from the shirts are going to the transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund.

[@MaryamofShomal]

Oh I like the addition of Patti on screen! More please 😍

[@Eva_R966]

Yeeesss so excited to see the iconic Patti Harrison covering this!

[@RechtmanDon]

As a recovering homophobe, I am so delighted to see the Bee and her contacts and associates working to undo the damage I and so many others have caused over the years. I'm currently residing in China, and we have the same issues to deal with here. I'm pleased to report that, while we too have a long way to go, progress is truly being made. (I'm a U.S. citizen from Chico, CA.)

[@ForsythJC]

Amazing segment, Samantha! I love these history lessons that will help inform people who may have the wrong idea about what Pride Month is really about. Could you possibly do a piece about the history of drag queens, their origins, and the huge role they have also played in the movement? On another note, Judy Bowen is GORGEOUS! She's obviously older now, but I can only imagine how amazing she looked in her youth. I would've had no idea she was trans if I ran into her on the street. It's truly stunning when you think about how many Judys there are out there.

[@danicajekic1595]

Such an excellent piece! Happy pride 🏳️‍🌈❤️

[@jw796]

Proud of you Sam Bee

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

Only watched this because of Patti. She hilarious.

[@nurmihusa7780]

“Oh, Patti...” lol

[@skyskape411]

Can I PLEASE get a poster-sized copy of Patti's depiction of the Stonewall Riots? PLEASE.

[@KokomoGreenberg]

Patty is hilarious

[@jenniferwellman5311]

Acceptance of ALL

[@Levitiy]

I'm afraid you'll have to do with tolerance. Not sorry.

[@jenniferwellman5311]

Levity Sounds like bigotry to me, sorry not sorry. Bye Felicia

[@thegreatmonster]

Those brick scenes... LOL.

[@katiekane5247]

Pride means watching my nephew growing up with his family accepting & supporting his wonderful self! We do our part, wherever we fall on the wonderful spectrum of sexuality, by raising kind, inclusive kids, like my nephew & 13 year old grandson! I hope for the day that it becomes a societal non-issue!

[@curtisburns]

Make Patti a regular on the show!

[@jazforthesoul3488]

i am so glad she is talking about Marsha and Sylvia. a lot of people ignore the fact that two trans POC started the modern lgbt movement

[@artdyke]

NOPE. Look up Stormé DeLarverie! 😎

[@ericritz6825]

Patti Harrison's "dumb face" slays me

[@phaedrus4931]

What?! Love Patti. Her KZbin series is hilarious!

[@duncan720]

Where can we buy these shirts!?

[@emilycrow8278]

duncan720 thephluidproject.com/collections/graphic-tees/products/phluid-x-samantha-bee-pride-by-patti-tee

[@breakbinaries334]

Patti Harrison is now and forever my hero

[@humanphillips3091]

"oh Patti" lol

[@sonnycruz7032]

Patti is great!

[@Goblin4Coin]

"I need to find a way that isn't brick." But Patti, brick is best way to show support

[@MariaVosa]

If this show is ever cancelled we riot for real!

[@badgerlegion2]

More Patti! More bricks!

[@Augmuse]

Brick ...brick...brick....lol. Go ahead Patti toss that brick.. please.

[@IHScoutII]

VP Pence's head just exploded💥😁

[@loryoly2662]

International Harvester because he is a fake Christian.

[@censusgary]

When you rupture a vacuum, it doesn’t explode, it implodes.

[@Aeroldoth3]

@@loryoly2662 Oh no, he's a true xian. Hateful, bigoted, homophobic...

[@caitlindeeds8182]

Really happy you made this video but neither marsh p Johnston or Silvia Rivera started it they did get into downtown until 2am, after the riots began

[@ClaudyArfaras]

💙💙Bee for President 2020💙💙

[@madnessbydesign1415]

If only it were possible... :)

[@ClaudyArfaras]

@@madnessbydesign1415 Dreaming is free...

[@madnessbydesign1415]

@@ClaudyArfaras Fair enough. Unfortunately, when you awaken, the requirements for President forbid her (as a Canadian) from assuming the office... :(

[@ClaudyArfaras]

@@madnessbydesign1415 I know that and folks tell me that all the time and of course, you are correct... But I leave you with a Madonna saying, "Dreaming is Free"... Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it... .. ..

[@madnessbydesign1415]

@@ClaudyArfaras I will not argue with Madonna :)

[@matthewk2175]

Pride is absolutely a celebration and a protest. We can never stop fighting for what we deserve. And for the record, I’m ok with bricks, as long as they’re directed at the right targets ✊🏻

[@brianafinian5719]

Come on PATTI!! 🤣🤣

[@aeram87]

I love Patti already! Full Frontal is getting better and better!

[@bdp8102]

if you are only now discovering her, watch Patti Reviews Exotic Animals. she's hilarious

[@b3z3jm3nny]

Who’s modeling the shirts at the end? Jiggly Caliente, Violet Chachki, and ???

[@danellekirkland1106]

That's definitely Jiggly but I don't think the dark hair girl is Violet. I can't figure out who they are either lol

[@StCrimson667]

I want one of those shirts, where can I order one?

[@Kyle496]

Love that trans people are getting more and more coverage. My wife is trans and we live in NC and it's one of those bathroom bill states.

[@mme.veronica735]

Except trans men, who where oddly left out of this video's conversation

[@mikebowman04072]

Kinda wanted to see that entire fashion show :( great segment though!

[@SirIzzyBlack]

I don't see why we can't throw parties AND bricks.

[@EricBrinkman]

So how do i get the shirt!?!

[@apebblebutt6009]

ms harrison is a riot 10/10 segment

[@paulaOyeah]

I want the hate exposed WITHIN The Community. #bipride.

[@paulaOyeah]

Oh, okay. Since you provided such a persuasive argument.... 🙄🙄🙄

[@andrewcarson6925]

GIRLLL BYEEE PRIDE MONTH IS FOR LGBT you're included

[@jnanashakti6036]

​@cullrapists what exactly is your name supposed to mean?

[@LanceTheDriver]

Happy Pride, everyone!

[@unofficially-ace]

And people at my school say that we don’t need to recognise the Stonewall riots

[@annaliz1981]

I was so confused at the end with the shirts, erasers?....oh, they're bricks😜

[@johnwhitfield8150]

No one even threw a brick at the stonewall rebellion.

[@emc3123]

BRB, throwing a brick at someone I love

[@davidcampbell9564]

lol patti is really funny

[@emirtm7903]

Sasha Velour and Peppermint! 0:37

[@Sllacy]

Happy PRIDE y’all!

[@censusgary]

Nice shirts!