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Norman Reedus not against to play gay Daryl Dixon in 'The Walking Dead'
Ecumenical News (whatever the heck *that* is) ^ | Nov 2, 2014 | Camille Banzon

Posted on 11/02/2014 12:53:02 PM PST by Lazamataz

Actor Norman Reedus berates reports saying that he is against his 'The Walking Dead' character Daryl Dixon to become a homosexual.

Reedus has just become a victim of irresponsible journalism and misquoting, just like many celebrities. According to a report by Inquisitr, the actor does not welcome the idea of playing a gay role in the mega hit zombie survival series.

Inquisitr reported that Reedus had urged the producers to avoid making Daryl gay, as it this might hurt The Walking Dead's ratings.

"Insiders say he fears the same-sex shocker would hurt ratings by disappointing his legions of female fans. Norman isn't anti-gay in his personal life, but he's become one of the biggest male sex symbols in television," the report says.

Reedus took it to Twitter to slam the report, and even included a link of the said article.

In the October issue of GQ magazine, he revealed that he has spoken to TWD creator, Frank Darabont, about the possibility of Daryl being "unsure" with the matters of the heart despite his intense survival skills. Reedus commented that this kind of twist will surprise people and make the show and his character even more interesting.

"[Darabont said] Well, he's prison gay — like, you'll catch him looking at a member of the same sex, but if you mention it to him, he'll just stab you and be like what the f**k?—he will never admit it.' I was like, 'That'll blow minds — let's do that.' And he said, 'I knew I hired you for a reason," explained Reedus in the GQ interview.


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To: cripplecreek

Yup, that was Merle’s prelude to his finale.

Too bad Merle was unable to damage the Governor during his fight, but at least he was able to start the Prison-Woodbury War through it.


81 posted on 11/02/2014 4:23:39 PM PST by Vision Thing (obama wants his suicidal worshipers to become suicidal bombers.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Well then, you’re screwed, because now you have NO chance to not be an a-hole.

I was willing to give you a snowballs chance if you were a drunk, but without that character as the cause and symptom of your character defect(s), then your prognosis is grim.

You will die a complete a-hole.


82 posted on 11/02/2014 4:24:55 PM PST by Lazamataz (First we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them. We have no 'news media', only a Soviet Pravda.)
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To: mrsmith

You do know that the homos largely control that chokepoint otherwise known as advertising-media buying?

It’s one of the ways they’ve been able to influence the vast legion of non-conservative women.


83 posted on 11/02/2014 4:26:48 PM PST by Vision Thing (obama wants his suicidal worshipers to become suicidal bombers.)
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To: mrsmith
Bah, the advertisers won’t let them do it. Women are almost as desired by advertisers, and there are a lot more of them.

Excellent point.

84 posted on 11/02/2014 4:27:14 PM PST by Lazamataz (First we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them. We have no 'news media', only a Soviet Pravda.)
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To: Vision Thing

Perverts’ desperate self-esteem issues make them very susceptible to advertising and they have disposable income.
Advertisers want to please them because there is easy money to be made.
And media wants whatever their paymasters want.

But driving away millions of female voters for a few thousand pervs wouldn’t make financial sense.


85 posted on 11/02/2014 4:33:55 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: Lazamataz
Well then, you’re screwed, because now you have NO chance to not be an a-hole.

You will die a complete a-hole.

Now THAT's the old LAZ I remember! Welcome back bro!.......LOL!

86 posted on 11/02/2014 4:34:59 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Don't harsh my buzz homie......)
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To: Vision Thing

I stopped watching Halt right there. I’m not looking forward to gay Jesus (pronounced like The Lord, not Hay-soos), a comic character, showing up in TWD.


87 posted on 11/02/2014 4:41:39 PM PST by Rastus
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To: Hot Tabasco

Yes, I am the ‘old Laz’, the one who does not like you.

And you do not like me.

I never initiate contact with you. Why do you even initiate contact with me?

Because you are an a-hole.


88 posted on 11/02/2014 4:41:43 PM PST by Lazamataz (First we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them. We have no 'news media', only a Soviet Pravda.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

This cop here with Beth looks like a candidate.

I’ll keep watching.


89 posted on 11/02/2014 6:02:08 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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To: Ancesthntr
I am tired of this gay crap being shoved down our throats.

Ummmm I think that was an unfortunate turn of the phrase.

90 posted on 11/02/2014 9:06:24 PM PST by ExSoldier (Stand up and be counted... OR LINE UP AND BE NUMBERED...)
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To: jwalsh07
I mean just from a practical point of view there are 6 women in the group and if half of them are gay there isn’t going to be much baby making going on with turkey basters in such short supply.

From a practical point of view, Carol isn't reproducing and a straight Daryl isn't choosing grandma over Beth.

91 posted on 11/03/2014 2:54:10 AM PST by southern rock
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To: Ted Grant
The producers know that he’s the favorite character of what they consider rubes, so what did you expect? Of course they will stick it to those fans.

Exactly. You see it here all the time. The same people who think Duck Dynasty is real love Daryl and think he is a "strong male character", even though he has been totally asexual in every way so far. I hope he does go gay. Not because I dislike the character in particular. Only because it will be fun to sit back and watch all the intense butthurt (no pun intended).

92 posted on 11/03/2014 3:37:18 AM PST by southern rock
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To: jwalsh07
"...Homosexuality in a Walking Dead world is as useful as a tit on a zombie bull..."

Are there zombie animals?

I am working my way through Season 2 right now, and have not seen any.

I have noted the absence of cats and dogs, but there are cows at The Farm.

Spoil it for me, go ahead!

93 posted on 11/03/2014 6:44:35 AM PST by T-Bone Texan (The time is now to form up into leaderless cells of 5 men or less.)
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To: southern rock

You are a very bad person.


94 posted on 11/03/2014 6:45:50 AM PST by Lazamataz (First we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them. We have no 'news media', only a Soviet Pravda.)
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To: ExSoldier
Ummmm I think that was an unfortunate turn of the phrase.

Perhaps not. :>)

Seriously, yeah, it was. I just reacted, didn't think about the, uh, implications.

Nonetheless, if Darryl ends up "coming out" then I will have watched my last episode of "The Walking Dead."

95 posted on 11/03/2014 10:02:32 AM PST by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: T-Bone Texan

No way T-Bone.


96 posted on 11/03/2014 12:39:09 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: Ancesthntr
Nonetheless, if Darryl ends up "coming out" then I will have watched my last episode of "The Walking Dead."

I have heard it rumored that he's gonna get bit and exit. What if he comes out as a "walker?" Or what if he comes out just before he gets bit? Will there be a negative connotation if he's bit by a male walker? In either case, will you keep viewing if he exits?

97 posted on 11/06/2014 9:22:02 AM PST by ExSoldier (Stand up and be counted... OR LINE UP AND BE NUMBERED...)
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