David Simon is pissed that Russia 'systematically removed' The Wire's gay scenes

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David Simon is pissed that Russia 'systematically removed' The Wire's gay scenes
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'Be advised... that Omar Little of Baltimore, Maryland is unapologetically gay,' the creator wrote in a post on Twitter/X today

in that country have systematically removed scenes and dialogue indicating that Omar Little is homosexual,” he began, before going straight for the jugular: “Be advised, you backward fucks, that Omar Little of Baltimore, Maryland is unapologetically gay, and, though fictional, infinitely more badass and tactically effective than all of the conscripts and paroled thugs you’ve sent into the meat-grinder in Ukraine. Not that they’d do much better invading West Baltimore.

, co-authored by Jon Sternfeld. “As for Omar’s homosexuality, it was groundbreaking 20 years ago, and I admit that at first I was scared to play a gay character,” he wrote in an excerpt from the book,. “I think my initial fear of Omar’s sexuality came from my upbringing, the community that raised me, and the stubborn stereotypes of gay characters. Once I realized that Omar was non-effeminate, that I didn’t have to talk or walk in a flamboyant way, a lot of that fear drained away.

He also contextualized just how groundbreaking Omar’s sexuality was, writing, “Twenty years ago, men—especially men of color—were not kissing on television. I don’t mean it was rare; I mean it did not happen.”is far from the first piece of media to be censored in Russia and—despite Simon’s virulent tweet—it won’t be the last. That didn’t stoplast year despite it never getting a proper release in the country, however.

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