TikTalk: Drag queen and mathematician Kyne on defying conventions | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with drag queen and mathematician Kyne about pushing for more queer representation in STEM and making math and science more accessible to LGBTQ+ students.
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[@mellamokori]

People getting so offended by someone just having fun is really funny. I’ll never understand why people care so much about what other people do with their time when they aren’t hurting anyone.

[@Jay-cp9kd]

It’s when they involve little kids… Pump one out and you’ll understand

[@matchagreeen]

Anyways, the homophobia in a comment section is unsurprising but I’m actually excited that drag queens are getting national coverage during pride. Drag is an art with so much nuance, and it truly is one of the best things that have emerged from LGBT+ spaces. Whether people choose to believe it or not, drag, gender nonconformity, and homosexuality have had their place all throughout history. The fight to erase queer history sure is losing, nowadays we celebrate it every year. Happy pride, folks!

[@punapeter]

@Alex Jones because you are IGNORANT, therefore FEAR and repulsiveness are like mutt and jess or Bevis and Butthead..

[@punapeter]

Americans are SOOOO "poorly educated".

[@alexysq2660]

*@*Purple Haze** And we mustn't forget the place in-and-throughout history/herstory held by trans persons as well: for absolute certain, amongst THE most marginalised ( ...to say quite the least... ) of any and all people ever to exist. ~A very Happy 🏳‍🌈 🏳‍⚧ Pride to you too, darling 😊💖💖...!!!

[@alexysq2660]

@Alex Jones In fact, as in some other contexts as well, the terms "phobia" and "phobic" might also be used actually to describe or indicate an irrational hatred for a particular group of people, etc - or indeed, having an irrational *fear* of the prospect of coming to realise and become aware that one is, oneself, part of just that very group of people whom one so despises - and it is therefore in this context then that these terms might be equally and appropriately applied. Now, as regards your being "repulsed" by ( apparently ) the - visible and audible - existence/presence of an lgbtq+ community: well, that really is just something with which you yourself shall need to come to terms and, cope....

[@nozzamsp]

@Alex Jones What repulses you about people loving who they love exactly? how does it affect you? you know what they say... the ones that are extremely homophobic are always the ones that are secretly in the closet. I wish you the best of luck Alex on coming out to your whole family soon enough!

[@ryan-mq7ci]

All these people who shame the LGBTQ community and cite their religion as an excuse will be in for a rude awakening when they have to answer for themselves to Saint Peter at the pearly gates and realize that they didn't "love thy neighbor." Jesus did not judge, he banded together with the outcast. He accepted ALL regardless of their background. I try to see Jesus in every person I see, and treat them with the same compassion that I would give if I encountered the second coming. We are not meant to judge, we are meant to accept and care for our neighbors - which means EVERYONE. GO KYNE! Thank you for speaking so eloquently. And Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

[@clovis-]

The original biblical texts n e v e r even mention homosexuality. Most of those verses (1 cor, romans, laviticus) are either sorely lacking in historical context or mistranslated entirely. For the most part, they refer to r!pe, and to pedophilia. Not to homosexuality. Romans wasn't even in the Bible at one point!! The Bible absolutely says in 1 Corinthians and elsewhere that revilers will not inherent the kingdom of god. All those who use gods name to trash the LGBTQ+ are reviling in gods name. It's also worth noting King James himself had many gay lovers. Makes ya think about what the agenda was with those mistranslations!!

[@alexysq2660]

*@ry an* ...💖💖💖💖😊...!

[@zach-bm1im]

Wow! Kyne’s gone a long way from being on Canada’s drag race, and now being celebrated for her art on such a large platform. Losing really is the new winning 😝 congrats Kyne! Keep up the good work!

[@lalarimekaki5173]

love kyne great work and they give so many dope facts i never knew.

[@giddonys9739]

Love this!! What a smart man!

[@piaaadah]

Lmao you thought you did something. You do realize there's a difference between being trans and being a drag queen right? Most drag queens go by he/him pronouns and are gay men lmao your attempt at being homophobic failed because these are DRAG QUEENS 😂😂😂

[@Jay-cp9kd]

lol

[@alexysq2660]

*Kyne* is, sincerely, utterly marvellous ... and truly, altogether absolutely fabulous, v e r y much as well 💖😁💖...!!! And were it not for the fact that it has been quite a few years since i left school and university, s/he would undoubtedly be just THE very person who could have given me at least some sort of real grasp on algebra and that 😊.... ~Brilliant video, this: thank you, **ABC🌟News** and **Linsey💗Davis*;* a very Happy 🏳‍🌈 🏳‍⚧ Pride to all !!

[@churrothiev8387]

Algebra? Abstract algebra or high school algebra, which one?

[@alexysq2660]

@@churrothiev8387 Either one actually 😖....

[@alexysq2660]

@@churrothiev8387 ...although *i* certainly never made it as far as "abstract" to be sure; thank my 'lucky stars' for the UK's art and design universities 😁...!! ~💚

[@breestrong4858]

homophobes everywhere .. sorry you're mad at other people feelin themselves. you must be lame at parties 🎉 Love the gays. I just love good people. Listen to the message !

[@churrothiev8387]

Yeah cuz parties are the pinnacles of life. I'm queer and I don't need this hyped up circus

[@drumtwo4seven]

Just because someone doesn't believe in or support this lifestyle choice doesn't make them a homophobe You're lost and wrong

[@alexysq2660]

@@churrothiev8387 Oh, do come on now, darling: there's enough room for the whole 'shebang' within the queer community 😊...! ~💖

[@alexysq2660]

@@drumtwo4seven Oh. And so is *your* apparent heterosexuality a "lifestyle choice" as well then...?

[@piaaadah]

@@churrothiev8387 sad that you hate on your own community.

[@westley5735]

Yay so proud of u

[@Jay-cp9kd]

Wow…. What a hero…..

[@mikenewby7669]

Kyne what is this wig line I can't

[@samsoncudjo]

I’m with the drag queen 👸🏻 I’m totally committing to it I’m all in

[@drumtwo4seven]

😝

[@tristanmaximiliannortumber1209]

Hideous

[@irmarodriguez7013]

GOOO Kyne! 🏳‍🌈

[@kilgore7778]

🤢🤢🤮🤮

[@alexysq2660]

@@kilgore7778 ... 🤨🙄🤡....

[@rdallas81]

Revelation 6:8 " and I looked and behold a pale horse and his name that sat on it was DEATH and HELL followed with him and power was given unto him them over a fourth part of the earth to kill with sword, and with hunger and with DEATH, And with THE BEASTS OF THE Earth"

[@330kiy]

Shut up

[@punapeter]

go away zombiejesusfreak

[@rdallas81]

@@punapeter I am here. If you are a truthseeker, then you found it. But what you don't know is simply by commenting on my words you show me who and what you are; DECIEVED. But you can not see that because you only have eyes for the world. I am not here for the world. I am here by God. I verily verily agree. I thank you, but not just me. I say some things and most digress, It is they who fail the test. The Gospels are being preached, In these words we must teach. Those who fail to hear His calling, Will cry for God when the hail starts falling. The end of the age of gentiles is upon us all, Over Israel the star did fall. Not the one that Herod did fear, But the two in the east and that time is here. This is mystery Babylon. What is it? The world connection to media and internet. What is mystery Babylon? You Meta get ready.. Those who do not bare the mark of God in their Hearts and minds already bare the marks of Satan. Time is near. Israel exists as prophesied, Yet only a remnant will be spared. God bless you. Many have knowledge, but few have wisdom. You are blessed.

[@alexysq2660]

*@Roy Hemion* Ooh, PARTY 😁...!

[@elisest.george8245]

@@rdallas81 I'm not trying to seek truth in institutions that harbor actual pedophiles....

[@RichardTClark396]

Please stop posting mentally Ill people it’s sick.

[@punapeter]

they keep showing trumptard comments

[@alexysq2660]

*@James Worthington* Well, one supposes that even you are entitled to an opinion ... ... however sadly misguided and ill-informed it might be.

[@RichardTClark396]

@@alexysq2660 it’s not a opinion it’s a biblical fact these people are doomed come judgement day.

[@imlevitating___]

Get a glimpse of the future kids, fellas.

[@piaaadah]

Drag has been around for centuries dumb dumb.

[@dontyouwishyouknewmyname3598]

It's pretty sick that one percent of our country is demanding that the other 99% let them around their children.....

[@punapeter]

trumptard troll

[@alexysq2660]

*@Don't you wish you knew my name* ( ...Uhhh, *no;* not at all actually. Nonetheless... ) It is In fact rather doubtful that very many members of the lgbtq+ community would be awfully keen on allowing *your* sort anywhere near THEIR children either: bad influence and all that, don't you know....

[@dontyouwishyouknewmyname3598]

@@alexysq2660 ok

[@alexysq2660]

@@dontyouwishyouknewmyname3598 Oh, h-o-o-o-o-ow nice; soooo terribly gracious of you, that 😄....

[@piaaadah]

Lmao u thought u ate 😂😂😂

[@fatsilver5905]

I am so thankful for not having to mutilate my body or dress like a Barbie in order to feel like myself. Your poor parents didn't really have a choice. You are their child so they love you. But loving how you "are"? Not so sure. It's all about sexualizing yourself and chocking society. Sorry...

[@oliviac2585]

Not sure why this offends you so much. Someone getting dressed up and talking about math.

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

@@oliviac2585 because it’s a man tryna because something he isn’t.. there are only men and woman.. there is no other gender.. you can mutilate your body all u want but it won’t change your God given gender

[@oliviac2585]

@Balls Mahogany That's not what that word means and you know that

[@punapeter]

Go get an education you're "poorly educated"

[@breestrong4858]

someone has an ego

[@drumtwo4seven]

I would like to come out as a regular, straight, tax paying citizen that can make it through life without being celebrated for a month. It feels great to come out

[@Saxxin1]

Why would you come out as a racist, homophobe white supremacist that hates women and democracy?

[@Lawlzinator]

That's kinda toxic

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

Facts

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

@@Lawlzinator oh no it isn’t stop it🙄

[@matchagreeen]

Omg wow you’ve never been systematically discriminated against for who you love or what you identify as, congrats! That must be amazing, don’t know what that’s like. x

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

Ugh..

[@alexysq2660]

*@i believe God exists* Yes, and now everyone knows *you* exist. HOW nice 😐....

[@baptc2251]

@@alexysq2660 let me tell you I’ve seen almost all your responses in the comments and you crack me up 😂😂👌👌 Some of them extra cishet are wild 😰

[@alexysq2660]

@@baptc2251 Why cheers, thanks very much, Darling 😊 that's really lovely of you to say 😊...! Although of course, a few - and what i considered actually to have been "the best" - of them were seemingly nixed, disallowed by YT ( i suppose ? ) from being 'put through' 😔 Am sincerely pleased to know however that *you* have apparently been enjoying them; that is in fact quite gratifying - AND flattering - indeed: greatly appreciated on my part, to be sure 😄...!!! ~💖💖💖

[@piaaadah]

Not the Christians continuing their gay hatred lmaoo

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

@@alexysq2660 and?

[@papertag5836]

Absolutely hideous!

[@alexysq2660]

*@paper tag* Oh, poor dearie ! Did you once AGAIN make the mistake of glancing in the mirror then...?? Of course you know you could always wear a paper BAG over yourself; that might save you a bit of heartache....

[@piaaadah]

Your personality is absolutely hideous.

[@papertag5836]

@@alexysq2660 It seems to me that you wanna be inside “him” “her” or whatever the hell it is, the way you’re defending this person. Shut up and go bathe.

[@user-th2by9vd4k]

🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@alexysq2660]

Oh go tell it to Papa👿Vlad: Put(a)in, that of course is !

[@Ash_W04]

@@alexysq2660 That pun is funny but I’m afraid the Russian won’t understand your French 😔

[@alexysq2660]

@@Ash_W04 Yeah, i suppose you may well be only too right there ... more's the pity. But am glad *you* did apparently enjoy the pun 😁...! ( Et par hasard, qnd mm toi tu parles franc,ais alors ? ) ~💚