Corporal Klinger

[mechamoose]

Jamie Farr, playing Corporal Klinger in the 1970's show M*A*S*H, represented the first I ever saw someone who was anything that looked like us. He even acted female, despite his obvious maleness. But he was trying to convince his superiors that he was crazy. Crazy enough to be discharged.

While I *am* crazy enough to be discharged, I'm not trying to emulate Corporal Klinger, yet that is how I think others see me.

Pride Day here was a few weeks ago. Here is how I dressed for it:

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I had the parade manager compliment me *twice* on my outfit. "Thank you for dressing like this"

Ok, my brain-that-finds-where-things-break says... Dressing like 'what'?

If even this big, jolly gay man who gives a damn doesn't see me as anything but big fag wearing a costume, then what the heck do I have to do to be recognised? Heck even my big gay bear buddy at work gave me crap over wearing pink, white and blue because they didn't go together.. having no idea that those were the trans flag colors. (*^$ What the heck do I have to do?

Close up on the top:

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And, paying dues:

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- MM

(Pic of Klinger with an M1 Garand removed. I didn't even see it. I was focusing on the hat.)

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[Tracii G]

We finally get a moose picture yay!!
You do kind of look like a person I used to ride with.

[mechamoose]

"Finally"? I didn't realize I had die-hard fans }:>

I have been slacking on posting as of late. I'm focused on work, a production of Hunchback oND I'm singing in, and the asylee group I work with, plus jewelry and table gaming, then add the wife and kid, and I'm booked.

'Ride with'? You mean like cycling? Sistah from anothah.. um.. blistah? (Pardon my Yankee accent)

}:>


- MM

[Tracii G]

You favor an old motorcycle club member I rode with.

[mechamoose]

I bet I look better in a skirt }:>

[Tracii G]

Oh no doubt and probably smell a lot better too.

[toering63]

That's a beautiful skirt miss Moose.

[Teresa]

Finally MM we have a face to the name !!

So you left the antlers off , I really was beginning to think your avatar was the true you !!

It's good to see you enjoying being out and about and finally sharing it with us with a picture !

I enjoyed attending a Pride Day, but we were asked to help out with the TG students , it was held at Boston ( UK ) college so e went dressed to chat to anyone with TG issues . That was the first time for me being dressed all day in a very public place , I would definitely attend again if we could help anyone . I was in the leather skirt in my avatar with a short sleeved top and beige heels , it did feel good.

[ginapoodle]

Gina gives a respectful salute to Corporal Klinger.

Well done and I LOVE your turquoise top!

Well done. Thank you!

Carry on.

[Pat]

Moose! Better to be Corporal Klinger than Major Disaster. You look snazzy, but more than that -- you look happy. As for satisfying others on your choice of outfit (A) it's never going to happen and (B) if we were into following convention, I'm thinking we wouldn't be here.

Teresa -- that's a pretty cool thing to do. I think for a lot of us that had a sense of duty & responsibility in our male lives, it helps a lot in the getting-out process if we find a way to make our journey into something beneficial to others. I think it adds a sense of purpose that helps us overcome our fears.

[Allisa]

Well-well, finally a picture of a moose in a skirt and message T-shirt, I've seen it all now. Can't see the shoes though. Just what did the parade manager think you would wear?

[Ressie]

Nice photo of you Moose. I'm expecting that last photo to get deleted.

[Laura912]

MM, nice to "see" you.

[mechamoose]

I had another member PM me.. my mind didn't even *see* the gun. I was focusing on the hat. I will see if I can find another picture and replace it.

- MM

[Angie G]

I like the outfit, Looking good girl.
Angie

[mechamoose]

Can't see the shoes though.

I'm wearing them now }:>

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- MM

[Lana Mae]

Finally get to see the Moose! Looking good and I like the outfit! It looks so comfy and relaxed! Corporal Klinger was one of my favorites on MASH! Hugs Lana Mae

[Allisa]

Love the polished toes, mine are 24/7/365 a nice shade of red always.

[Tracii G]

You have nice feet Ms. Moose.

[Bobbi46]

There's a moos loose in the hoose! not any more! you have got leave the antlers off now and change your avatar or use the photo of your feet which look good enough to suck! Lol Even Corporal Klinger would be jealous of you.

[Maria Blackwood]

This was always my favorite.

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Douglas MacArthur was going to visit the camp, so they spent days preparing, and all he does is drive-through. As he's leaving the camp, there's Klinger as the Statue of Liberty, and General MacArthur salutes him as they drive by.

[Tracii G]

That is so awesome Maria I remember that episode.