Originally published May 29, 2023 9:45 am PDT
In an intriguing twist of events, transgender-identified biological male Dylan Mulvaney has just released a TikTok video that has left some followers perplexed and others questioning his motives.
The video sees Mulvaney openly discussing his evolving sexual preferences and intentions to have a child, albeit in a non-traditional manner.
As stated in the video, “So, I recently told my parents that I may be a little bit romantically interested in women. And that was a big shock for them considering the past 10 years of coming out as gay, then queer, then non-binary, then trans. And I think it was just a bit of a shock.”
This assertion of a potential romantic interest in women has notably deviated from his past self-identifications, contributing to the shock expressed by his parents.
In a rather surprising turn in the conversation with his father, Mulvaney recounted, “So, I tell my dad and he goes, ‘Well, I would love to see you get a woman pregnant,’ and I said, ‘Oh, no, no, no… she would be getting me pregnant.’”
The idea of becoming pregnant himself rather than fathering a child in the traditional sense has certainly added to the intrigue surrounding this announcement.
Mulvaney’s video, and the statements therein, have elicited mixed reactions.
A segment of his audience views this as proof of Mulvaney’s instability, citing it as evidence of psychological issues.
On the other hand, some suggest that his behavior could be an elaborate ruse, designed to stir controversy and misconceptions around transgender issues.
Amid this discourse, there are also opinions suggesting Mulvaney’s gender identity shifts are tailored to suit prevailing trends.
Critics argue he is aligning himself with the most radical narratives of the moment, purportedly promoted by certain political factions.
The recent video is viewed by these critics as another outrageous statement aimed at gaining virality.
The transgender TikTok star recently faced backlash from conservatives after being featured in a Bud Light marketing campaign on social media.
Some conservative commentators and celebrities called for a boycott of Bud Light.
According to data from Bump Williams Consulting, Bud Light sales at the time dropped 23% compared to a year prior.
