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Lindsay Lohan would surely approve.
Playing at The Devineuntil 4 January 2025.
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These Gays! They’re Trying To… delivers a campy, meme-laden romp that is ambitious, wildly entertaining, and filled with heart.
These Gays, They’re Trying To Murder Me
- Meme
- Status
- Confirmed
- Type:
- Catchphrase
- Year
- 2022
- Origin
- TV Show
- Tags
- 2022
About
"These Gays, They’re Trying To Murder Me" is a phrase said by Tanya in the finale of the 2022 HBO show The White Lotus.
They’re Trying To…? The script, a collaboration between Nathaniel Foster, David Levesley, reid tang, and Colin Waitt, is bursting with sharp nods to Queer culture and TV tropes. The ensemble cast, including Alice Morgan-Richards, Dan de la Motte, and Jo Fraser, inject energy and cheek into their performances, fully embracing the exaggerated humour that makes the production tick.
An audacious, camp-filled take on modern Queer storytelling, full of laughs and glittering wit
The writing sparkles with clever one-liners and an unapologetic embrace of niche references that will delight those familiar with The White Lotus and Queer meme culture.
From its opening moments, the show promises irreverence and delivers it in spades. At The Divine in Stoke Newington, These Gays! A few comedic beats linger too long, and certain storylines lose momentum, creating minor lulls in an otherwise vibrant pace.
What stands out is the commitment to camp.
Dairy King), Shakeel Kimotho (LaCage aux Folles), Marcus Zebra (a.k.a Zeborah), and Dan de la Motte (Too Much Pills & Liquor). The phrase has become a sarcastic expression and image macro used by fans and the LGBTQ+ community on Twitter.
Origin
The last episode of the second season of The White Lotus aired on December 11th, 2022 on HBO.
The show involves a murder mystery, and moments before the big reveal, the character Tanya McQuoid, played by the actress Jennifer Coolidge, said the line "These gays, they're trying to murder me," which almost immediately went viral on social media, especially on Twitter.
Spread
Twitter user @SpencerAlthouse described the scene as "the best line of dialogue on TV this year." His post, on December 12th, 2022, received 741,100 views and 23,800 likes in four days (seen below).
The phrase and sarcastic expression said by Jennifer Coolidge's character fueled Twitter with other memes about the season finale of the show.
For fans of Queer comedy and meme culture – or anyone who appreciates a good dose of chaos – it’s a must-see. An All-Stars spin off of our Scritches new play festival, our four writers lampoon wellness and entertainment trends while also holding space for genuine tension… I genuinely have no idea how this will all turn out, but I can’t wait to find out with the rest of you.”
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These Gays!
This four-star extravaganza strikes a playful balance between absurdity and charm, celebrating Queer culture with both cheek and flair.
Directed by Charles Quittner, this queer comedy thrives on its absurd premise. From jabs at TV tropes to winking nods at Lindsay Lohan’s enduring icon status, the dialogue feels tailored to its audience.
However, while much of the humour lands, there are moments where the plot feels overstretched. Alice Morgan-Richards delivers a standout performance, her comedic timing and expressive delivery grounding some of the zanier moments. Charles Quittner brings out some hilarious performances from the ensemble cast who each take on several roles throughout the 2 hour show.
The staging, while minimal, is used creatively to keep the focus on the performances. So grab a drink, embrace the glitter, and enjoy the ride. They're Trying To..., a self-described "celebration of queer TV meme culture," begins a limited engagement at The Divine in Dalston December 27, with performances set to continue through January 4, 2025.
The work was created by David Levesley and Brooklyn Rep U.K.
director and creative producer Charles Quittner, and penned by Levesley, Nathaniel Foster, reid tang, and Colin Waitt.
The cast includes Alice Morgan Richards (a.k.a.