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Stop calling it a "trap": Why the true deception in 2000s reality TV was the media’s exploitation of trans bodies for ratings
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In the pantheon of “peak 2000s” reality television, few moments feel as visceral or as ethically bankrupt as the finale of There’s Something About Miriam. A recently resurfaced clip from the show serves as a haunting time capsule, capturing the exact moment a trans woman’s identity was weaponised for a “gotcha” punchline. While critics often frame this era as a simpler time of “biological honesty,” looking back reveals a much darker truth: the only real deception was the one committed by the producers against their leading lady...
For 2 weeks, I performed as "Jupiter" - a fictional trans woman dating a Premier League footballer.
3.57 million people engaged with the content across all platforms.
80% of responses were transphobic.
The most common comment: "His career would be OVER if this was real."
Jupiter was never a secret relationship. She was a diagnostic test. A mirror held up to football culture in 2026.
The character is retired. The hatred she received was real. The conversation is just beginning.
This reveal coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month and Football v Homophobia Month of Action. While the Premier League promotes Rainbow Laces, my inbox told a very different story.
I’m not suggesting a career path; I’m offering a vantage point. Misogyny is woven through everything from mixing desks to signal flow. It is time to play the game better than the ones who built it. Find yours x
You’ve seen the look, but you haven't seen the receipts. 👠 I’m finally spilling the tea on the 'private power plays' that turned me into the woman I am today. It’s unconventional, it’s empowered, and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
The full story is live. Visit the link in my bio and head to my Substack from there xx
Witch of the East
Happy International Women’s Day 2026! 🌍 Especially to my trans sisters who thrive and lead while being the obsession of every bigoted timeline. 🏳️⚧️
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WHY TRANS WOMEN OWE YOU NOTHING ON A FIRST DATE
Stop calling it a "trap": Why the true deception in 2000s reality TV was the media’s exploitation of trans bodies for ratings
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In the pantheon of “peak 2000s” reality television, few moments feel as visceral or as ethically bankrupt as the finale of There’s Something About Miriam. A recently resurfaced clip from the show serves as a haunting time capsule, capturing the exact moment a trans woman’s identity was weaponised for a “gotcha” punchline.
While critics often frame this era as a simpler time of “biological honesty,” looking back reveals a much darker truth: the only real deception was the one committed by the producers against their leading lady...
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FULL ARTICLE - LINK IN BIO
#MiriamRivera #TransRightsAreHumanRights #RealityTV #UKTV
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Witch of the East
The NASA Pride flag confirms space is actually very gay ✨🥰
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Witch of the East
PROJECT JUPITER: The Reveal
For 2 weeks, I performed as "Jupiter" - a fictional trans woman dating a Premier League footballer.
3.57 million people engaged with the content across all platforms.
80% of responses were transphobic.
The most common comment: "His career would be OVER if this was real."
Jupiter was never a secret relationship. She was a diagnostic test. A mirror held up to football culture in 2026.
The character is retired. The hatred she received was real. The conversation is just beginning.
This reveal coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month and Football v Homophobia Month of Action.
While the Premier League promotes Rainbow Laces, my inbox told a very different story.
Read the full case study and methodology here: open.substack.com/pub/wote/p/case-study-project-ju…
A documentary with full statistical analysis is coming.
#ProjectJupiter #LGBTQHistoryMonth #FootballvHomophobia #Trans #TransRights #PremierLeague #Football
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Witch of the East
Thinking about you 💋
#trans #valentinesday
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Witch of the East
I didn't even know it was Valentine’s Day until my friend told me this morning. I felt so guilty for not getting my cats anything! 😂
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Witch of the East
Happy Valentine's Day!
#trans #BeMyValentine
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Witch of the East
This isn't a costume. This is what honesty looks like 🏳️⚧️
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Witch of the East
I’m not suggesting a career path; I’m offering a vantage point. Misogyny is woven through everything from mixing desks to signal flow. It is time to play the game better than the ones who built it. Find yours x
Full article:
open.substack.com/pub/wote/p/the-longer-i-live-as-…
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Witch of the East
You’ve seen the look, but you haven't seen the receipts. 👠 I’m finally spilling the tea on the 'private power plays' that turned me into the woman I am today. It’s unconventional, it’s empowered, and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
The full story is live. Visit the link in my bio and head to my Substack from there xx
#trans #substack #storytime #queerenergy
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