The TLC Network is not exactly shy about proudly carrying the banner of radical transgenderism into your family’s living room. On Wednesday night’s TLC lineup, following something unfortunately titled Transgender Kids, was a sneak peek edition of I Am Jazz: More Jazz. The behind-the-scenes, inside look at The Learning Chanel’s reality show about a 14-year old boy, Jazz Jennings, who is convinced that he’s a girl.
One of the things about this show that jumps out immediately is the use of the word “authentic.” It was used multiple times throughout the show to describe Jazz’s decision to live his life as a girl. That being transgendered is his “authentic” self.
The dictionary defines the word “authentic,” as being ‘of undisputed origin; genuine.’
Watch this clip and ask yourself what exactly is authentic or genuine about any of this:
Snow: It's the family's least-favorite subject and a very personal one, but it's something they know everyone is curious about -- the medical side of jazz's transition. It began when she was 11.
Doctor: The hormone blockers are working brilliantly.
Snow: The hormone blockers suppress male puberty. Then estrogen was added to her daily regimen.
Mom: You're blocked.
Jazz: No mustaches, no beards.
Anyone laying claim to authenticity, when they’re resorting to extreme, invasive treatment regimens, which block the natural processes that his body wants to go through, is engaged in high-level delusion. Far from “authentic,” the blockers are administered via a metal tube that is stuck in Jazz’ arm, which also left scarring.