A Psychological Test & Survey
You have seen “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” countless time, no?
The gay allegories and subtexts in this childhood Christmas special have been discussed many times, and by writers and bloggers more clever than I.
Joel Perry wrote a hilarious critique on the show.
Still, the Herbie as ‘dentist’ and Rudolph’s (hidden) red nose can’t be beat.
Even at 8yo I had a ‘Gee, I know just how you feel” emotional reaction to Rudolf and Herbie.
OK, then -
Are you Herbie the Elf *?
Or Yukon Cornelius ?
*see comments section
The gay allegories and subtexts in this childhood Christmas special have been discussed many times, and by writers and bloggers more clever than I.
Joel Perry wrote a hilarious critique on the show.
Still, the Herbie as ‘dentist’ and Rudolph’s (hidden) red nose can’t be beat.
Even at 8yo I had a ‘Gee, I know just how you feel” emotional reaction to Rudolf and Herbie.
OK, then -
Are you Herbie the Elf *?Or Yukon Cornelius ?
*see comments section
posted by Ur-spo at 7:44 AM
23 Comments:
3 guesses who I am.
I grew up as Herbie. Only in my 30s did I get in touch with my 'inner Cornelius.Now he is my ego-ideal and heart throb and role model.
Someone points out I have latent "Herbie" tendencies that come out from time to time, so he hasn't gone away!
I always identified with "Charlie in the Box"....
Dang, I never saw this cartoon. When it came out in the very early 70's I was in high school - and had no interest in 'kid' shows. Shoot - I'll have to watch it, as I know it's a classic.
I'm afraid I echo Joshua. I'm not familiar with either character. I am SO gay-challenged! :)
Alas, on the outside I am Yukon Cornelius, while on the inside I am Herbie the Elf. At least I think so. I've been told I'm more like Pepe LePew.
Are you trying to tell me my son's Cornelius is gay? He has Santa and Cornelius and carries them around summer winter whatever. I will look at his toys in a whole new light.
Funny hubby and I just had a discussion this morning about gays in cartoons. Seems he discovered that there are gay penguins in Happy Feet. Who'd da thought?
I loved this one. I related to Yukon always searching and taking on challenges. I have never heard the allegories to homosexuals with this one. But since you mentioned it I can think of countless references.
I guess I am Herbie. I remember sitting with my family thinking I have no idea what I am doing here. I could probably leave and no one would even notice.
I guess I am Herbie who wants to end up in the sack with Cornelius...
I'm neither, I'm Rudolph.
I'm cute, young, bright and brave. And just enough wood to please everybody!? lol
Like my red tip?!
ho ho ho
I always liked how Cornelius licked his tongue all the time. O.K., that sounded twisted I know. lol.
Yukon. Of course he has better facial hair than I'm capable of growing.
Fortunately he's animated or I'd be jealous. heh heh
I don't mean to upset anyone but the dentist's name is Hermey, not Herbie. I have had this argument countless times about his name and I now even have the internet to back me up. Of course the real question is what kind of name is Hermey? Have you ever met anyone name Hermey?
And just for the record I'm more of a Yukon than a Hermey.
Oh come on Josh and Lemeul. Your not that much older than me and I have seen this mmovie a hundred times over, even with the nieces and nephews. LMAO!!!
I am such a Yukon Cornelius and boy, I'd love to 'get' me some Yukon Cornelius too!!! Oh Jack! Jaaaack! :P
Years ago, I had a friend who had a friend that we called Herbie the Elf! For real! This guy really looked like that elf!
That's easy, Ur-Spo! I'm Herbie (because I'm still at twink at heart) and my guy is definitely Cornelius (translation: he has achieved 'bear' status).
I want to thank Mr. Maddog for pointing out the error. Give Mr. Maddog an applause.
Just goes to show you that even years of watching the same show one can miss things/pick up new things.
I thought of 'fixing my entry' but thought better.
For the few innocents who haven't seen this show - Rudolf's 'difference' that has to be shamfully hidden and Hermey's desire to be 'different' (with that hair!) has created 'talk' since the show first aired.
And don't get me started on the Island of Misfit Toys.....
Since my theme song growing up was "Why am I such a mis-fit?" I guess I am a Hermey. I think I even had the hair in the early 80's...
I always thought the Lion King of the Island of Mis-fit toys was such a bastard because he wouldn't let Rudolph & Hermey stay. I know, I know, we wouldn't have gotten to "Rudolph, with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" if they'd stayed on the island, but I always related better to the mis-fits.
PS: I find it hard to fathom anyone (gay or straight) who hasn't seen this Rankin/Bass holiday classic!
Now that I am a shrink, I want to knock heads together on the island of misfit toys - turn it into something exclusive and fabulous - like we did in Key West!
I am totally Herbie. Yukon Cornelius is what I want.
herbie...I was a dork growing up.
Herbie.... I could definitely relate to how he felt. Well, except for the wanting to pull teeth thing.
I'm Bumble. Because bumbles...BOUNCE.
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