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Another doctor threatening “transphobes”

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DryHeave · 04/12/2021 05:55

Following the Harrop tribunal, I can’t quite believe another doctor on social media is threatening members of the public under the claim they are “transphobes”.

She was so pleased with her comment (insinuating a “transphobe” should get into a bath with a toaster - killing themselves) that she screenshotted it from one social media platform, reposted it on another and added the comment “get it” to make sure people got her ‘clever’ insinuation.

Another doctor threatening “transphobes”
Another doctor threatening “transphobes”
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Lovelyricepudding · 04/12/2021 07:14

@DryHeave

She’s a doctor. They have standards of behaviour that need to be upheld. If she wants to be a comedian she can follow the likes of Harry Hill and Adam Kay.
Absolutely agree. 'They were only joking' is an old excuse for abusive behaviour.
Lovelyricepudding · 04/12/2021 07:12

I'm definitely gc and might be called a terf but really can't get worked up about this

Hmm I am seeing this frequently on posts along with some reason why we shouldn't be upset - they are only joking about killing yourself, they are only laces so you shouldn't get worked up about being forced to wear a political symbol, is only a club for children (to talk about sex)....

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DryHeave · 04/12/2021 06:58

She’s a doctor. They have standards of behaviour that need to be upheld. If she wants to be a comedian she can follow the likes of Harry Hill and Adam Kay.

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donquixotedelamancha · 04/12/2021 06:56

She's a comedian, it was supposed to be a joke.

She seems desperate for attention and painfully unfunny but I don't see any of Harrop's toxicity.

Monicuddle · 04/12/2021 06:52

I am wary of any health professional who makes themselves public on social media at all. It demonstrates a certain amount of recklessness just to have an online presence on Twitter where anything you have ever said can and will be picked apart for all eternity.

MrsJamin · 04/12/2021 06:50

She comes over as so immature in her Instagram. I'm not sure she takes it seriously that she's a doctor talking on social media. I can't get that worked up about her either but if she gets a lot of TRA love she may do more of this kind of content.

nellly · 04/12/2021 06:46

Honestly I'm very against people being labelled transphobe at every opportunity and think Harrop was appalling but if someone leaves a glib comment about identifying as a toaster I don't see why someone can't respond in a cheeky/flippant way. It's not like the first person was trying to engage in debate or ask questions or raise concerns. They're just making fun of peoples feelings on the matter and it's meant as an insult. I'm definitely gc and might be called a terf but really can't get worked up about this