I will, though, slightly defend Without a Clue mostly because Leslie's trans-ness is not the first time we the audience are prompted to laugh at a character's true nature. The whole point of the movie is that "Sherlock Holmes" is actually a risible idiot, with few characters escaping at least one joke at their expense. Leslie, therefore, is not singled out specifically.
ETA: But I can only defend it slightly because Holmes and Watson are laughing like hyenas at the idea of her being able to successfully flirt with someone. Or at the idea of Lestrade having his Crying Game moment. Either way, it suggests that while Leslie is fine in a dress, Leslie out of her dress is problematic for someone.
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Date: 2015-03-07 03:17 am (UTC)I will, though, slightly defend Without a Clue mostly because Leslie's trans-ness is not the first time we the audience are prompted to laugh at a character's true nature. The whole point of the movie is that "Sherlock Holmes" is actually a risible idiot, with few characters escaping at least one joke at their expense. Leslie, therefore, is not singled out specifically.
ETA: But I can only defend it slightly because Holmes and Watson are laughing like hyenas at the idea of her being able to successfully flirt with someone. Or at the idea of Lestrade having his Crying Game moment. Either way, it suggests that while Leslie is fine in a dress, Leslie out of her dress is problematic for someone.