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Nazo · 14th Jan 2012, 08:58 AM

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ABC has cancelled controversial cross-dressing comedy Work It after two episodes.

The Tuesday night comedy debuted to a 2.0 rating in the adult demo last week, then dropped 20 percent this week to a 1.6 — down 27 percent from its lead in, Last Man Standing.

In its place, ABC will begin airing repeats of Last Man Standing this Tuesday. (To prepare for the possibility of a Work It elimination, ABC just ordered two more episodes of the Tim Allen comedy). But it seems likely that Cougar Town — which has yet to receive a midseason berth — will take its place, eventually.

Out of the gate, Work It was dismissed by both critics (who criticized its brand of comedy) and the gay community (for the message it supposedly communicated). The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and the Human Rights Campaign took to out an ad in a Hollywood trade to show how the could have a negative impact on the transgender community. Using photos of transgender Americans, an ad in Variety features statistics from the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force on discrimination to demonstrate how the comedy could be misinterpreted by viewers.

Well, it's not like I didn't see this one coming.

Now bring back Pushing Daisies kthnxbai.

**EM68** · 14th Jan 2012, 09:04 AM

Good! I thought it was an insulting show.

kiersten · 14th Jan 2012, 09:05 AM

Honestly, I wasnt that suprised when I heard this last nite. The pilot was only mildly amusing, but kinda silly too. Bosom Buddies was so much better of a show & this just came off like a poor rehash of that...

Tim · 14th Jan 2012, 10:19 AM

Honestly, the show bothered me.

It just wasn't funny where it was supposed to be.

Emberstone · 14th Jan 2012, 10:29 AM

I did not bother watching it. I knew from the previews I would not like it. It is not like family guy, who is rife with stupid humor, and mocks itself. this just came off really crual.

who wants to bet the right wingers side with the show because lgbt activists were upset with it?

Zontar · 15th Jan 2012, 11:38 AM

Called it.

thecat06 · 15th Jan 2012, 11:49 AM

I saw this coming... The show was not even funny.

Veronica · 15th Jan 2012, 05:20 PM

I heard it was horrible and sexist. Don't want to watch it, and I'm glad they cancelled it.

Jonathan · 15th Jan 2012, 10:58 PM

Am I surprised? Not really...

sokk · 16th Jan 2012, 12:23 AM

Good. It was extremely offensive, and it wasn't even funny!

djstcktn326 · 17th Jan 2012, 04:44 PM

I'm more interested in Rupaul. I love him.

14th Jan 2012, 09:04 AM	#2
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes Good! I thought it was an insulting show. __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

14th Jan 2012, 09:05 AM	#3
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes Honestly, I wasnt that suprised when I heard this last nite. The pilot was only mildly amusing, but kinda silly too. Bosom Buddies was so much better of a show & this just came off like a poor rehash of that... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

14th Jan 2012, 10:19 AM	#4
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14th Jan 2012, 10:29 AM	#5
Emberstone Flappychap Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oregon, USA Age: 28 Posts: 5,599 Join Date: May 2008	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes I did not bother watching it. I knew from the previews I would not like it. It is not like family guy, who is rife with stupid humor, and mocks itself. this just came off really crual. who wants to bet the right wingers side with the show because lgbt activists were upset with it? __________________ TYPE YOUR NAME: Cory. TYPE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR ELBOW: vcoiptryu SLAM YOUR FACE ON THE KEYBOARD: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

15th Jan 2012, 11:38 AM	#6
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes Called it. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

15th Jan 2012, 11:49 AM	#7
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,504 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes I saw this coming... The show was not even funny. __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

15th Jan 2012, 05:20 PM	#8
Veronica Princess of darkness Full Member Gender: Female (MtF) Orientation: ❤ women Out Status: A few friends Location: Europe Age: 35 Posts: 704 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes I heard it was horrible and sexist. Don't want to watch it, and I'm glad they cancelled it. __________________ "When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others."

15th Jan 2012, 10:58 PM	#9
Jonathan Formerly Muzzy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,038 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes Am I surprised? Not really... __________________

16th Jan 2012, 12:23 AM	#10
sokk EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: The closet is my friend Location: Norway Age: 24 Posts: 312 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes Good. It was extremely offensive, and it wasn't even funny! __________________ John: "Oh please.. can we not do this this time?" Sherlock: "Do what?" John: "You.. being all mysterious with your cheekbones and turning your coat collar up so you look cool." Sherlock: "I don't do that." John: "Yes, you do."

17th Jan 2012, 04:44 PM	#11
djstcktn326 Well Known Full Member Gender: Very very very very feminine man. <3 Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Maryland Age: 20 Posts: 107 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: "Work It" Cancelled After 2 Episodes I'm more interested in Rupaul. I love him.

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