Not solely did Fred Rogers from “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” create and starred in probably the most beloved TV reveals ever made, he was additionally forward of his time on claiming that there are solely two doable genders.

A clip from an episode of the long-lasting collection surfaced on social media of Mr. Rogers singing among the lyrics of the tune, “All people’s Fancy.” Within the tune, Rogers states that women and men can’t change their genders on a whim, and that every individual has a particular function to play in parenthood based mostly on their gender.

TRIGGER WARNING. ⚠️ That is essentially the most upsetting factor you will notice all weekend. pic.twitter.com/eVLPZ3J3RI

— Dr. Jebra Faushay (@JebraFaushay) January 14, 2023

How easy, and but profoundly true! And should you’re appalled by this fact like this person is, one thing may be very unsuitable together with your worldview.

A follow-up clip confirmed Rogers discussing with late-night host Johnny Carson that the explanation for placing this tune in his present was meant to assist youngsters perceive that they might stay a boy or lady for his or her whole lives.

Mister Rogers knew one thing method again in 1980 and tried to warn us. We laughed at him as a result of we thought what he mentioned was foolish and nonsense.

Now we reside in a foolish and nonsensical actuality. pic.twitter.com/pMfUefOR4D

— The one who knocks (@__Heisenburg__) January 13, 2023

“Generally kids suppose that they may change — they may have to alter after some time,” Rogers says within the clip. “And you realize, we snigger about that now, but it surely’s as a result of we had that concern after we had been little.”

Take me again to the times when outstanding figures in leisure spoke fact on their reveals and didn’t confuse kids with perverse sexual ideology. I’d positive like to be part of that neighborhood!