Eddie Izzard making humanity great again?

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Let me start out by saying I haven't been an EI for some time, so I accept my views are biased but is it not hugely narcissistic to claim that by running 28 marathons in 28 days in 28 countries he is doing anything to 'Make Humanity Great Again'?

Yes, it's another great achievement and it is to be applauded that he is raising money for charity but it really leaves a bad taste in the mouth for me and feels like it's primarily about a need for attention and adulation.

Also, I have to admit I have never seen someone previously who felt it was important to wear bright pink lipstick every time they run a marathon.

Is he running from country to country? Otherwise his carbon footprint is going to be on the high side.

he allegedly verbally abused and reduced to tears to young teenage girls who questioned why a man was in the ladies toilet? Don't care how much money he raises he's no hero.

He chased them didn't he?

really? Or is EI running 4 miles stopping for breakfast then running a few more before lunch then another break in the afternoon. Real Multi day marathon runners have no interest in what EI doing because EI doesnt do it all in one go on one course. There are at least 4 20in20 marathon challenges going on this year in the U.K. alone and many more being added to the diary in America. This is just adding to climate change

Marginalised middle aged privately educated white man. Yes, we really need to do more to put blokes like him front and centre in our world.

Oh wait

Where are there comments marginalising anyone gallgal? Because although his slogan for raising money is fine. His ideology does marginalise women.

I'm not misgendering him. I'm referring to him on the days when his boy genes are active

Self absorbed bollock head and that was before he appeared on QT.

I find it hard to kick someone for trying to bring something positive in whatever way they can. And let's face it, humanity could do with a bit of improvement at the moment, it's not our finest time really, is it?

Oh, and for what its worth Eddie's own website uses male pronouns and talks about his transvestism. I know there was some discussion a couple of years ago but it's a complicated area and none of us is perfect.

He's happy with any pronouns so no misgendering going on.

I went off him when he called himself a male lesbian and wondered if he could have a relationship with a lesbian. Fuck off Eddie.

28 marathons in 28 days! Whatever you think of his lipstick/beret/politics - that's pretty bloody amazing. So what if he annoys you? He's made a fortune for charity. How's your week been?

Running as a woman? - that will be a record breaker they are going for then.

And I’ve worked for a charity - I’ve raised plenty of money, run fundraisers and supported schemes. Hell, I’ve even helped cook and serve Christmas dinner for local charity groups a few times. When’s my parade?

It's the little sneers that give away the true colours of some people on here. I do believe there is a debate to be had about women's rights and self ID, but when I read the sneering at any attempt to look more feminine - hand gestures yesterday, lipstick today - I want nothing to do with any of it. Just nasty.

Who attempting to look feminine? What was the issue?

What sort of hand gestures do women use that marks them out as female?

I'm not sure what that means.

Have I missed something on the thread.

I used to really like him, but saw him on an episode of (I think) Question time and he was such a prick, interrupted people, kept on repeating the same thing to he obnoxious. Nope

Some projection going on there Bishy? No one has mentioned hand movements.

His worst fault is being an unfunny comedian.

Actually 3 days ago.

Cannot fucking stand him, he had his beret pinched on some outdoor event or other and made a right fuss for the police to investigate it, using precious police resources. Twat.