Drew Emmert
artist | Fishtown
"No, it was very distasteful. I perceived it as an attack on the entire LGBT community. But I think the creators were more ignorant than mean-spirited. [They didn’t] realize how rude and crude it was."
Regis Jansen
chef | Bella Vista
"No. It was an unnecessary attack on an individual, Caitlyn Jenner. I feel bad because it set a bad example. The skit sent a message that it’s OK to mock the trans community. People have a right to make their own choices in life without being attacked."
Matt Piko
videographer | Queen Village
"We all need to lighten up. Leave the Mummers alone. I don’t think the city should get involved. True, it was insensitive to the trans community. It was negative. But at least they didn’t demonize Caitlyn. And it’s bringing more awareness to the issue [of trans rights]."
Kasey Price
nonprofit consultant | Drexel Hill
"It was inappropriate. But Caitlyn Jenner hasn’t taken issue with it, so why should anyone else? I hope this incident motivates a dialogue so that before the Mummers make fun of anyone else, they put more consideration into it."
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