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Will&Grace&Lucy: A Close Look at Intertextuality at Odds with Representing Homosexuality — The American SitcomMain MenuWill&Grace&LucyA Close Look at Intertextuality at Odds with Representing Homosexuality — The American SitcomTable of ContentsIntroduction: More Intertextual than PoliticalAn introduction to the themes and arguments of the book: separating the show from political views.Chapter One - Lucy and GraceI Love Lucy intertextually informs the watching/reading of Will and Grace.Chapter Two - Self-intertextualizationInfantilization vs. StereotypingIf Grace and Lucy are infantilized, Ricky and Will are stereotyped.An Intertextual ReminderExplicit vs. Implied IntertextualityFernando Riverad5c88774d182c630c8a86d5da4bb2c0ee596e51d
1media/WillGraceOriginal-ShowImage-1920x1080-KO.jpgmedia/yup.gif2019-05-05T23:30:45-07:00Karen's Korner7image_header2019-05-11T09:38:17-07:00 Karen Walker is a unique character in that she has a lot of connections to the world/other characters unlike Jack, Will, and Grace. Karen was originally written as not to be taken seriously – she’s a drunk, lazy, cruel, and a Trump supporter in the reboot but we love her. In the newer seasons, Karen’s character is being explored more delicately. In the Texas episode, she has an earnest interaction with an El Salvadorian undocumented immigrant, using *emotions* (something very rare for her).
But, the biggest revelation is her lesbian kiss this season. The moment fractured the internet because this has been a long time coming for people. Karen was known for coming on to other women but for humor.
The show was previously simply making fun of bisexuality. In the current show, however, she explores bisexuality. Unfortunately, she clarifies her straightness in the season finale.
