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Jesse Tyler Ferguson says he received criticism from gay viewers for 'stereotypical' Modern Family role (ew.com)
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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I thought the character of his husband was more the stereotype than Ferguson on that show.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago

Fantastic show, fantastic character. Haters gonna hate.

[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Shows that no matter what you do, people will be mad at you.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Anytime you rely on playing up a stereotype for a role, you’re gambling on trouble.