Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

5.0

Synopsis:

A young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa’s reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.

Quick Thoughts:

I’m sure some of you might be wondering – how the heck is “Rudolph” a Queer story? After all, this beloved Christmas classic was released on television back in 1961, in a time when the word “gay” still meant cheery or happy, not homosexual. But that’s why you’re here – to find out why I have decided that “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is, without any doubt, a queer film. Both Rudolph and Hermey are made fun of for being different, something that every gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered person can relate to. But as Santa discovers, what makes them both unique also makes them special to save Christmas. With a message of acceptance accompanied by a cheery, classic soundtrack, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is the perfect Queer Christmas film (and the longest-running Christmas Special in history!) If you haven’t watched it already this holiday season – and even if you have – rewatch this classic TV special and find out how queer it really is!