Why am I played by a woman?
The Mr. B Natural phenomenon, classically called the Mary Martin syndrome, is not only uncomfortable, it's downright damaging. A boy with great legs and boobs is just plain wrong, I can't put too fine a point on it. This unaddressed sexual confusion is the kind of thing that causes potentially well-adjusted young gay men to run screaming for the closet.
—Kevin Murphy, The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide
Mr. Lunt: [dressed as Ophelia] But I don't want to do it! It's embarrassing!
Archibald: Don't be ridiculous; it's tradition! In Shakespeare's day, all the women's roles were played by men! [pushes Mr. Lunt onto the stage]
Mr. Lunt: I think we're gonna get letters about this...
Archibald: Don't be ridiculous; it's tradition! In Shakespeare's day, all the women's roles were played by men! [pushes Mr. Lunt onto the stage]
Mr. Lunt: I think we're gonna get letters about this...
— VeggieTales, "Lyle the Kindly Viking"
