Denise Bryson intro

[@weirdo337]

I just love that the guy immediately called her Denise, like just no question about it

[@tookitogo]

Yep! This and Deep Space Nine’s “Well, Jadzia, my beloved old friend!” line show how it should be done!

[@nellies]

I love Denise so much. Cooper's reaction is how everyone should react, he's the moral compass, while Hawk and Truman are uncomfortable but that's also realistic for the times, it would've been more weird if they all were immediately accepting. I think her character is very well written and Duchovny seems to take the role seriously. It seems like it was one of the first positive portrayals of trans people. It's not perfect but the heart was in the right place.

[@Skullkan6]

Hawk interestingly enough doesn't feel like it's anything he doesn't understand or hasn't seen before, but at the very least was deeply surprised by.

[@elfiebranford9330]

Proof that Twin Peaks was so ahead of its time.

[@bartjuhh12]

Do you think there weren't any transvestites in the 90s?

[@peep7377]

@@bartjuhh12 i think just talking about how this was handled

[@audreynogales]

@@bartjuhh12 Transgender people have always existed. Its just that, up until fairly recently, we've kinda been treated as the butt end of a joke.

[@irishaarbear]

​@@audreynogalesWhich is why Denise is such an underrated character in my opinion. When David Lynch was asked why he chose Denise to be trans he said "because they exist"

[@alyxg2764]

@@bartjuhh12 it’s was early 90s television. No trans characters were anything but the butt end of a joke. Then here came Denise who was strong and smart and valued by Dale and Cole regardless of her identity because they knew it didn’t change her work ethic

[@JosephTheAustin]

Cooper immediately says 'ok' and switches to the name 'Denise' as if nothing happened. This isn't a new idea, it's called respect. I'm an atheist and I still refer to priests as 'father', because I respect people and their identities. In our supposedly inclusive society of today, nothing is more firm and to the point than this scene.

[@meneerlagerwaard2047]

That "ok" is probably one of the more significant moments in television history. The way Lynch approaches this subject is stellar. Anybody who disagrees needs to fix their hearts or die.

[@kittysplode]

i call priests "daddy"

[@parkergiele]

@@kittysplode hahaha

[@YodatheHobbit]

Hell yeah.

[@markk4927]

I'm a Christian and I don't call some old single priest dude father that's for dam sure. Respect?

[@fockingreat1125]

How lovely is it to see a trans character who's treated with respect by the characters and writers, who isn't trans for dramatic, or worse, "comedic" reasons, at the expense of transpeople. Especially in the *90s*. Thank you, David. (Doesn't hurt that Denise is a bad-ass too)

[@ciaracosgrove1077]

It still does feel comedic but it's pretty ahead of its time

[@fockingreat1125]

@@ciaracosgrove1077 True, I meant more in way of "comedy at the expense of the trans-person". Ace Venture springs to mind.

[@genderender]

@@ciaracosgrove1077 shows the huge difference in laughing at and laughing with. denise being cheeky with dale at the bar is perfectly in line with how trans people will use humor. its such a gentle portrayal

[@k.a.u.4599]

Dale Cooper says Trans Rights.

[@LouieV6]

Vaush?

[@lennyrose5852]

Cringe. Trans Rights 👍 but still, cringe.

[@Hampton_Marshall]

@@lennyrose5852haha, he said hate the meme not the message

[@Adumb_]

Words can not express how much I love and respect Dale Cooper.

[@alyxg2764]

Early 90s television hardly had trans characters let alone good ones that weren’t just a big joke. My favorite part of this is dale just says “okay” and moves on, he still values her work and sees her as an equal regardless of her identity. Immediately off the bat Denise enters the show and is smart and witty and strong and I love that

[@markk4927]

Her work? That's moulder brok

[@rigorgrynn4469]

Love the little nod, followed by a head shake at the end. Like he was agreeing it is a great color while acknowledging Hawk fucked up the pronoun.

[@kingnothing915]

1:13 This is such a cute moment from Denise. Don't cast cis men as trans women, but David Duchovny simply disappeared into this role.

[@tookitogo]

At least it wasn’t cast with a cis woman!

[@ohmss069]

I hear David Duchovny wants to reprise his role as Dennis/Denise in season 3. Can't wait for 2017!

[@billygarcia9885]

Daniel, you're in for a real surprise.

[@Jackp2003]

@@billygarcia9885 Why?

[@haroldallaberg6359]

@@Jackp2003 because he did

[@Jackp2003]

@@haroldallaberg6359 Oh yeah, true. I forgot…………….. I think?

[@Skye_TLK]

it's😅😊

[@RetroManiac84]

Goddamn. Denise sure is a Fox...

[@brucebrittany5663]

Aaaaaaaaah so good!

[@MrBird2007]

I see what you did there

[@ashleygay8032]

I haven't watched Twin Peaks yet, but isn't it me or does Cooper look kind of proud of Denise at the end of the scene ? Like he is proud of her for coming out and living as herself ?

[@blucie9768]

You're in for a treat, Dale Cooper is one of the finest television character there is. I believe he is proud of her.

[@Crusader1089]

"I prefer Denise." "OK" *shakes hands* It's just that easy folks, that's all trans people want!

[@ianswift3521]

uh. that's not how trans people react, hon. they react with fury, scorn, maliciousness and abuse if theyre "deadnamed" or "misgendered". they don't simply smile and kindly say "i prefer x y z". they violently react with decades of bitterness and hatred towards those who they've never fit in with.

[@Crusader1089]

@@ianswift3521 you met many trans people Hun, or just get mad at people on the internet?

[@christianschoff2490]

​@@ianswift3521no they don't. They do that if you refuse to change and accept their decision.

[@कनलदअ_गनगयव]

@@ianswift3521google europe horse meat consumption

[@ZennaD]

Men can’t be women

[@LouieV6]

Hawk's actor actually made an appearance in X-Files, season 2 I think.

[@brooklynyte]

That little "Mm" at 1:39 as he shakes Harry's hand is priceless! I love tiny details that can change a while scene.

[@Sentientmatter8]

She? Or are we talking about David?

[@YodatheHobbit]

It's interesting how Hawk although not yet used to calling a person who once thought of themselves as a man a "him", still is well intentioned enough to compliment her and think she looks good. He's making an easy mistake that some of us make when first being introduced to someone who's transitioned for the first time, when first being introduced to the concept, but he's trying. I like to imagine Cooper correcting him after the scene is over and Hawk learning.

[@theabsoluteclown5107]

She was one of my favorite parts of season 2

[@petersenior5432]

Love this scene. These two see her like this and are confused since they don't know about Denise, but later when she dresses in man-mode they can tell that that's not really her image on the inside. The finest trans representation

[@Tumbledweeb]

I love the meeting between Denise and Audrey later on; Audrey is absolutely smtten!

[@Hawdkoah]

Her, Deputy Hawk. Her.

[@bartjuhh12]

You don't know. No pronouns specified.

[@fockingreat1125]

Smh Hawk...

[@kittysplode]

did you notice how denise wasn't bothered that she wasn't immediately accepted by everyone? because they were polite. don't be a cunt to people who are polite to you.

[@lisakheels]

Love the Denise role - she looks great

[@ChavvyBrenda]

David Duchovny looks just like Juliet Lewis here x

[@CzechAvailabilitie]

Even the most progressive show today would spend an entire Very Special episode on the drama around the transition. This over 30 year old show just accepts it.

[@RO-wn1dg]

The only people who make a big fuss are conservatives

[@j.peterson7293]

You just know Dave consulted trans friends to get the role right 🥰

[@notveryniceatall]

Cringe

[@j.peterson7293]

@@notveryniceatall only thing cringe is you, loser

[@ajmalaj4381]

Agent Cooper and Agent Mulder

[@roberthudson6284]

My dream was that Denise and Harry would hook up and live happily ever after.

[@bartjuhh12]

ew

[@nothen3681]

Yes.

[@Sentientmatter8]

Adorable

[@Sato_Goth]

That time Mulder raided Scully's wardrobe

[@eacott9692]

X-Files : Who am I (1990)

[@raulmontanez3528]

The kind of attorney I need right now

[@Alex-ky4cd]

Duchovny 😍

[@failbrownie]

I think that's one step in history here , we just have to keep on walkin to see the sun rise again . 🌼👧🏽🏳️‍🌈🌟

[@joan8878]

He was even hot as a woman. He reminds me a bit Tawny Kitaen ❤.

[@josephbohme7917]

Notice the hand gesture rather than a handshake. Does it so well, he is acting you know. Just becasue he is acting & dressing female does not imply automatically that men are a preference. Not big effort to change his male voice.

[@himeruP]

TRANS RIGHTS

[@ianswift3521]

then quit murdering my community. you're all audrey hales .

[@jomeara75]

Hawk the transphobe lolol

[@YodatheHobbit]

I don't think he's transphobic, since he complimented her, he just doesn't know initially how to react, and is unused to it.

[@annalisavajda252]

A transexual arrives and tells him the RCMP are accusing him of stealing their drugs his response... okay

[@ZennaD]

😂😂😂😂

[@josephbohme7917]

I"m almost 70 and am losing what intellect I have, and instinctual pronouns are based on my brain not my ability to be transmuting my reflexive use of words. Like sayin holy shit when I bang my head AS OFTEN AS I DO. I have a close first cousin that decided to be trans at age 54 and then have a full operation. I have not yet mastered the art of forgetting what I say and do avoid conversation, knowing I may likely slip a him in public slip and be corrected. One on one is so much easier 'you' is always correct so far. The VA has posters all over now forbidding the use of Mister etc.. I am glad I am on the down side 1/3 of what the future is. So much implied behavior abnorms. How one reacts, is a reality. how one speaks, is a choice, how one behaves is no longer a right.

[@Sentientmatter8]

As long as you keep trying that's what matters. Trans people know people aren't perfect. It's the intent that counts.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Your holy shit/banging head situation sounds like a pretty good comparison. We always want to say the right thing but the reflex and repetitiveness of saying something can cause us to say things we don't want to. I often say holy shit when watching something new and exciting myself, yet I want to expand my vocabulary and use other expletive's.

[@jommyfonseca6109]

wtf hank moody as trangender ?

[@nope8827]

Based Hawk

[@marsneedstowels]

Yea he changes his mind. Many of us are like Hawk at first.

[@nope8827]

​@@marsneedstowels yeah I know, it was just for the joke

[@marsneedstowels]

@@nope8827 Good to hear!

[@davidbreen4830]

Video reported for misgendering.

[@mikethompson1895]

Transvestite Fox Mulder meets Dale Cooper!

[@petersenior5432]

trans woman*

[@CaptainChapin]

Wtf? That’s a dude in a dress stop the lies

[@bgmt94]

Hey I found the stupid one!

[@petersenior5432]

an assigned male at birth person, yes, but still a woman

[@Tom-qp6oh]

@@petersenior5432 "Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken".--Tyler Durden

[@theabsoluteclown5107]

fix your heart or die

[@YodatheHobbit]

@@Tom-qp6oh "Being an asshole to a person because you think what you believe is more important that what others believe is wrong" - Me