Comedian Jes Tom Wants to See More Non-Binary Trans People in Media | SEEN | NowThis

Non-binary comic Jes Tom is using their work to spotlight trans issues and break LGBTQ+ stereotypes.

In a booming alternative queer comedy scene, Jes Tom is pushing beyond the tired stereotypes mainstream media uses to represent the LGBTQ+ community. Jes says, as a non-binary Asian comic, they have the unique opportunity to pull different communities together — while also ripping the room apart in laughter.

Here's how they hope to bring authentic representation to entertainment and continue to unify people of every walk of life.

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[StefanBacon]

I think many Cis folks have a tricky time integrating non-binary vocabulary when there is a shortage of visibility, even those who want to do right. Great communicators like you getting out there and telling stories can do a world of good for people's understanding and internalization of ideas that are important for folks to feel respected.

[wavyremix]

Everyone in these comments: THEY, THEIR, LOOK AT ME I DID THE APPROVED THING

[Ohalexsimmons]

It's amazing to see more diverse voices coming to comedy stages.

[Raddiebaddie]

I need to look more into their comedy. They made a lot of good points and would love to see them doing standup

[jackiemartin]

I've watched Jes's set and they are so funny!

[slug_girl_]

prob my favorite person i follow on twitter.. love u jes 🙏🏼❤️

[prod.redd]

Or one of the digital underground members

[prod.redd]

Evolution Tupac or digital underground members

[erickonassis]

I came to get some information & some comedy. I found both. Thank you😊

[mylife-]

I'm panromantic asexual n genderfluid. I have many talents n one of them is comedy, I plan to take it to YouTube n maybe on the road.

[leslieharrison]

I just saw their set and now I’m on a deep dive…absolutely love who u are Jes and ur comedy is incredible!💜

[kanalkucker]

Interesting topic :)
My wish now is: Can you explain again, what non-binary means? Does this person have no binary gender, or does they feel like being something else.
Just curious, not yet informed about that :)

[chambersr]

I came here for 1:20 because I knew zhe would say something to alienate another group of people. Even though zer main message was acceptance. Just become someone doesn't hate someone like zhe does, doesn't mean zhe should silence members of zer audience because they think different than zer.

[sergioavila]

3:01- I want to play a non-binary character that just doesn't go "actually my pronouns are they them" which is what every binary character does on TV by the way
0:48-( beginning of her comedy set) I go by the pronouns they them...
Yea, looks like TV nailed it

[EvergreenTicoGamerX]

I want I want I want I want... I'm having a problem understanding that's all.

[centralctbench]

"even as Im ribbing people" she means white and straight people LOLZ

[pedromendezruiz]

I lost brain cells watching this video

[EMK]

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[isaaclikesturtles]

I don't care what shape or color you are but please be funny and this isn't it. Equality will happen when somone different goes into a building and doesn't hsve to adress being different her first joke and gives actual jokes

[brownieboiii]

This video made my genitals fall off. My pronouns will never be the same