I pity the people that don't live in Czech Republic or at least Slovakia (sorry, I had to), they're missing out on so many things.
Does your "America's got talent" or "Britain's got talent" have an award for the most bizzare number the judges have seen??
Because in "Česko-Slovensko má talent" (our rendition of the show) we do.
It's an award of Golden Pátrovič. Named after the man, the legend Josef Pátrovič, who was so determined, to come back every year to win over the judges hearts, yet fail every time.
Rest in peace Josef Pátrovič, you made a name for yourself and you will forever be known as the legend you are.
You are now the patron of all the bizzare moments we had honor witnessing in our television, and by god, were there far too many.
WAS ANYONE GONNA TELL ME THAT IN SLOVAKIA (where im from) THEY APPROVED A STANDARD FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, ALLOWING YOU TO TRANSITION WITHOUT A CHIRURGICAL PROCEDURE (both gender affirming surgeries and sterilization was required before over here, in order for you to be allowed to transition and change your legal name and gender). LITTERALLY 2 DAYS AGO ON 3RD MARCH
Im losing my shit because like?? It's slovakia?? I did not expect actual changes and progress to be done in this direction in the nearest future?
And also i have not heard ANYONE talk about this, i litterally just accidently stumbled on a news blog about it?? I might have to do more research just to be sure of everything but if this is true then like holy shit hell yeah
Apparently, according to the standard, you will be able to change your legal name and legal gender after either 1 year on HRT, or if your doctor doesnt recommend you to go on HRT, you can just immidiatelly change all of that after discussing it with your doctor. You are also not required to have gone through gender-affirming operations (which you were required to have gone through before)
Článok som našiel tu: https://dennikn.sk/3266478/lengvarsky-schvalil-standard-pre-transrodovych-ludi-a-umoznil-zapisat-zmenu-pohlavia-aj-bez-chirurgickeho-zakroku/?ref=list
A oficiálny štandard sa dá nájsť na stránke Ministerstva zdravotníctva SR pod OSP disciplinárnou sexuológiou:
the arrogant American tourist who assumes everyone in the foreign country speaks their language but it's me in Poland saying 'Dobrý deň' instead of 'Dzień dobry' when i walk into shops