Jerry Falwell and Tinky Winky, the gay Teletubby.
But Falwell saw something off about Tinky Winky, the largest pal in Teletubbyland. “He is purple—the gay pride color, and his antenna is shaped like a triangle—the gay pride symbol. Low Graphics. Is the purple Tinky Winky a bad influence on children? 'Gay Tinky Winky bad for children'
The Teletubby was purple, for one. That antenna stuck on its head was shaped in a triangle – a gay pride symbol. And, as if any more proof needed to be mounted, there was the red purse Tinky Winky was constantly clutching. “A magic bag”, the show’s marketers called it. Full of Satan’s magical sperm, no doubt. Falwell felt bilious. An esoteric individual may be referring to Bloc Party. It is unlikely anyone would use that term to refer to Coldplay. The Teletubbies embrace Pride, more than two decades after
Teletubbies' handbag-wielding, tutu-loving star Tinky Winky has, for more than two decades, faced rumours about his sexuality. The Rev. Jerry Falwell suspects so, telling parents that the purple "Teletubbies" character from the popular children's television show is a homosexual role model. Tinky Winky
Simon Barnes, the year-old actor who played Tinky Winky, the so-called gay Teletubby, just passed away. But did he think his character was gay?. When it comes to pearl-clutching gay scandals involving children's TV characters, the story of the Teletubbies — particularly of the handbag-holding Tinky Winky — is right up there with that of Bert and Ernie. But now it looks like the series is embracing the year-old controversy in a most rainbow-hued way: by launching the official Teletubbies Pride Collection , just ahead of June. 
The Guy Who Played Tinky Winky, the ‘Gay’ Purple Teletubby
ROANOKE, Va. - Is Tinky Winky gay? The Rev. Jerry Falwell suspects so, telling parents that the purple "Teletubbies" character from the popular children's television show is a homosexual role model. Want more Junkee in your life? Sign up to our newsletter , and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you always know where to find us.
`Teletubbies' Character Is Gay Symbol, Says Falwell
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Gay Teletubbies
A news segment by Jim Avila of NBC in Chicago reporting on the religious right ringing the alarm bells about, what they perceived to be a homosexual role model in a purple 'Teletubby' named Tinky. .
The Queer History of the Teletubbies
When it comes to pearl-clutching gay scandals involving children's TV characters, the story of the Teletubbies — particularly of the handbag-holding Tinky Winky — is right up there with that. .