If you're running out of things to talk about when you visit family at the holidays, here are some conversation starters. Or in some cases, conversational distractions. Make sure you watch/read them before you bring them out, so you know how to appro...
From the Netflix movie version of Prom. Let's go to a mall and talk about wedge issues…in song!
"Love Thy Neighbor" Full Performance feat. Andrew Rannells | The Prom | Netflix
This is the original I Kissed A Girl video and even though I don't love the ending of the video, the song itself is lovely and approachable for when you first need to explain LGBT love to your grandma!
I Kissed A Girl [Jill Sobule ~ OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Helen Keddy's character tries to convince a group of closeminded villagers that dragons have rights too.
Pete's Dragon- There's Room For Everyone On This World
The US is divided into Ernies and Berts. Here, Ernie makes Bert slightly bananas but you can tell there is still love in between them.
Sesame Street: Dance Myself to Sleep with Bert & Ernie
We all know Claire from HR.
Weekend Update: Claire from HR - SNL
And then he asks “what lives matter…” and it was all over.
Black Jeopardy with Tom Hanks - SNL
Everyone loves Dolly. And that is just a fact.
We gave Barbie an iconic Dolly Parton makeover!
I'm not sure if Kermit really had low esteem, or if it was about anti green microaggressions? I don't mean that sarcastically, I think this song could start some real conversations!
Sesame Street: It's Not Easy Being Green (Kermit's Song)
We're a divided nation but we all agree that the word moist is terrible. In song.
Unity Song - SNL
If you're going home to family who are on the opposite side of the culture war, maybe you can enjoy this together?
Back Home Ballers - SNL
The family who laughs together…finds common ground? Maybe. But if not at least there will still be laughter.
SNL Goes Home for the Holidays
Because everyone fails at feminism? Or maybe everyone wins.
This Is Not A Feminist Song - SNL
We can all laugh together at the self-righteousnes of young people trying to make an acting career on the backs of the current political climate.
Political Musical - SNL
If all else fails, just add some Adelle!
A Thanksgiving Miracle - SNL
Watch. Discuss. Repeat
28 Reasons to Hug a Black Guy - SNL
Lots of Christians have a much more expansive ideas of what genders and sexual orientations belong at the table!
Homepage - Soulforce
Not much more to comment. But my first girlfriend when she came out, her mom and dad changed denominations to go to an open and affirming church. They exist! Lots of them. Find one in your area here.
Find an Affirming Church - GayChurch.org
Rudolph was different. That was his only crime. But turned out, the world needed Rudolph. Enough said.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Just hours and hours and hours of Dana Carvey singing the Carol of Intimacy from the SNL classic sketch Dysfunctional Family Christmas Carols. Might come in handy is a very specific situation
10 Hours of Dana Carvey "Leave Me Alone / Please Go Away"
