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Kath thinks her daughter is a lesbian on "Kath and Kim"

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Last night's episode of Kath and Kim, aptly titled "Gay," dealt with Kath coming to terms with what she thought was Kim's lesbianism.

It all starts (as it often does) when the repair lady shows up to fix the television. Kim recognizes her as Penny Peterson, her old BFF from high school, whom everybody knew to be gay. Kath freaks out a little when Kim asks her later over mall food, "What if I was gay?"

"Oh, you could never be gay," Kath says. "You're too fashion-forward. And even if you were, Tom Cruise says you can be cured with vitamins and exercise."

Check out the best gay highlights from the episode:

My heating and air lady looks remarkably like Penny Peterson, only she actually is a lesbian.

When lightning blew up all of my electronics and central air-conditioning this summer, my own personal Penny came to check it out. I asked her if she could prove that it was lightning so my homeowner's insurance would pay to fix my stuff, and she winked and blasted my transformer (not a euphemism) with 1.21 jiggewatts of electricity or something. There really should be a gay Yellow Pages.

NBC has ordered a full season of Kath and Kim, even though the ratings and reviews are terrible. At least we got a gay-themed episode. There's nothing like a misunderstanding where "high-def capabilities" is mistaken for "lesbian sex."

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    • Submitted by
    StuntDouble
    on November 21, 2008 - 12:00pm.
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    Lauz's picture

    There's a US version of the

    Submitted by
    Lauz (824 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 1:22pm.

    There's a US version of the show! huh i guess u do learn something new everyday!

    Mwahxxx

    maureen's picture

    Uh...

    Submitted by
    maureen (15 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 1:31pm.

    Did he just say, "It's Britney, bitch" when he attacked the guy at the bar?

    Because if he did...That's amazing :0)

    Thanks for brightening my day with Kath and Kim. Is there anything better than a show that has a gay-ish plotline AND Britney Spears references? Not as of yet.

    jackedup77's picture

    That's exactly what he said

    Submitted by
    jackedup77 (1183 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 4:03pm.
    freakin' hilarious
    tacobella's picture

    I haven't watched the

    Submitted by
    tacobella (6 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 1:39pm.
    I haven't watched the American version of Kath and Kim, but it sounds like the writers are just using the same storylines as the original version, which was amazing. With all of the bad reviews surrounding the show on NBC, I feel like its giving its Australian counterpart a bad rep. So if you really or slightly enjoy the show on NBC you should probably check out the Australian version. There was a reason they moved it over to the States to remake it. Though I love Molly Shannnon, she will always be that awkward cheerleading catholic schoolgirl in my heart. MKG fo' life.
    EmmaCariad's picture

    Sorry...

    Submitted by
    EmmaCariad (203 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 3:29pm.

    The Aussie version is far superior. Gina Riley and Jane Turner rock as Kath and Kim, and half the fun is that we know they are the same age in real life. Then of course theres Magda as second best friend Sharon.. Excellent!

    Some of the humour wouldn't transfer to the US, such as the wedding eppy when Kim brings home a statue of little cheeses because she thought that is what Kath asked for. Kath's reaction - 'Gawd, Kim.. Little baby Jesus, Kim, Jesus!!' ROTFLMAO!!

    PLEASE try to check out the Australian version, PLEASE!

     

    tacobella's picture

    Who plays Sharon?

    Submitted by
    tacobella (6 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 5:38pm.
    I love Sharon and those rashes she gets after she has been "necking" all night. I was just wondering who plays her in the US version? And how are they every going to translate those netball scenes? Look at me Kim, look at me...
    EmmaCariad's picture

    lol!!

    Submitted by
    EmmaCariad (203 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 6:00pm.

    I know!! Sharon is so cool because shes not.. if you know what I mean..!! I love all the different sports injuries she has, and how proud she is off her 'necking' rashes!! I don't know how they are going to do the netball scenes, or the Bolton twins - Kylie and Dannii!!!! 

    No idea who plays her in the US..

    Smile ;)'s picture

    Sharon is not in the US

    Submitted by
    Smile ;) (97 posts)
    on November 23, 2008 - 5:39pm.

    Sharon is not in the US version at all... I think her character didn't translate at all! Is there netball in america?

    I love Sharon...

    The "statue of little baby cheeses/Jesus" I was laughing so hard i think i was crying!

    "We're effluent kimmy we're effluent"

    i rock the avies's picture

    Insta-acceptance

    Submitted by
    i rock the avies (54 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 4:11pm.

    I watched this last night and loved every minute of it. The best part was Kath's instant acceptance after reading books in Borders. Ha, if only!

    I'm sure the Australian version is better, just as the British version of The Office will always be king. But we do well with what we have!

    i rock the avies's picture

    Insta-acceptance

    Submitted by
    i rock the avies (54 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 4:11pm.

    I watched this last night and loved every minute of it. The best part was Kath's instant acceptance after reading books in Borders. Ha, if only!

    I'm sure the Australian version is better, just as the British version of The Office will always be king. But we do well with what we have!

    giapops's picture

    hahah love it

    Submitted by
    giapops (43 posts)
    on November 21, 2008 - 6:03pm.
    HAHAHAHA I love this show. And the well known Lesbian Sex Book refrence was hilarious.

    Kath - "I was so keen on having a lesbian daughter and being like, you know, Cher."

    hahahah the overly serious sarcastic humor is the gold, these writers are amazing.

    Ohh and at the end :

    Kath- "Now are you sure you're not some version of gay?"
    (hinting at bisexuality)

    Hahaha I love how TV is embracing lesbianism and poking fun at stereotypes.

    Kath & Kim is my new favorite comedy, after The Cho Show :)


    Lowell's picture

    yeah

    Submitted by
    Lowell (193 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 1:57am.
    complete with every cheesy lesbian stereotype in the book. sorry, i'm no longer enthused by just having a show merely mention lesbianism. i'm way past that phase.
    Lowell's picture

    yeah

    Submitted by
    Lowell (193 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 1:57am.
    complete with every cheesy lesbian stereotype in the book. sorry, i'm no longer enthused by just having a show merely mention lesbianism. i'm way past that phase.
    Model through it's picture

    The "cheesy stereotypes"

    Submitted by
    Model through it (143 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 3:06am.
    The "cheesy stereotypes" were applied to a straight woman, not a lesbian

     

    "There is homophobia in every corner and pocket of this world, but at the core ... you just love someone and want to make mixedtapes for them" -Sara Quin

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    Kath and Kim

    Submitted by
    Amazon (320 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 3:06am.

    Does the american version of Kath and Kim still air on Aussie television, i know our Kath and Kim airs on sunday i think. 

    But to see her was to love her, love but her and love forever - Robert Burns 

    base's picture

    Nope

    Submitted by
    base (52 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 8:54pm.
    They replaced it with our version. I was actually hoping to see more of the American episodes but I'm glad the original is back on.
    lisaR's picture

    summer broadcast

    Submitted by
    lisaR (78 posts)
    on November 24, 2008 - 2:21am.
    it will be airing late monday nights on Ch 7 from Dec 1st
    Sub.Textual's picture

    Ha!

    Submitted by
    Sub.Textual (101 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 8:42am.

    I asked her if she could prove that it was lightning so my homeowner's insurance would pay to fix my stuff, and she winked and blasted my transformer (not a euphemism) with 1.21 jiggewatts of electricity or something.

    That made me laugh.

    And like someone said, I'm sure the other versions of the Office and Kath and Kim, etc. are 'far superior' etc. but I rather like these.  Especially the Office.  :)

    Spaceminx's picture

    This is my favourite episode

    Submitted by
    Spaceminx (11 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 10:39am.
    This is my favourite episode of the whole series - in the Australian version. Did they still have the scene where Kath is walking through town seeing all the 'gay' signs? And is Sharon still in the series? Love her 'pash rash'. I hope they show this version in the UK so I can see what its like. I hope they keep Prude & Trude, the snotty shop assistants, in too. 'Greysh!'
    whitelabcoat's picture

    Gay Signs

    Submitted by
    whitelabcoat (103 posts)
    on November 23, 2008 - 5:19am.
    Yes, they had Kath walking through the mall seeing all the signs - probably my favourite part of the episode. I've never seen the Australian original, but my aunt and cousin from Down Under are big fans.
    Clara's picture

    can anybody please describe

    Submitted by
    Clara (878 posts)
    on November 22, 2008 - 11:04am.
    can anybody please describe what happened in the clip? UK person here.. can't see it :(
    Fembot's picture

    I would, but...

    Submitted by
    Fembot (4 posts)
    on November 23, 2008 - 11:50pm.

    I'm having 'computer vs. video clip' issues.  ;/  Sorry.

     

    This, "she winked and blasted my transformer (not a euphemism)."
    Very cute & clever.  :)

    And yes- the signs in the mall- hilarious!

    giapops's picture

    Comedy

    Submitted by
    giapops (43 posts)
    on December 30, 2008 - 5:41am.
    A lot of people aren't understanding the "Essence of Comedy" :

    Comedy pokes fun in a sarcastic way by purposely bringing attention to the subject mentioned, not actually making fun of the subject but of how the subject is perceived and treated by society, actually making fun of how others ignorantly perceive it.

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