'Queer Eye' for the Straight Girl

TownHall.com ^ | July 20, 2003 | Brent Bozell

[bourbon]

shhh.... don't tell anyone! ;-)

[kstewskis]

thank you, I'll check it out later...and try not to get too grossed out at the "3%"...lol...

[ZviTheWise]

The most bizarre part of this show is Carson, the wardrobe guy. He is such an extreme, flaming queen that, were his character to show up on a sitcom, gay groups would be enraged about the use of such a stereotype.

[murdoog]

I write poetry. I can name more than 5 colors.

On the other hand, I buy my shirts at Target and don't own a pair of pants that isn't gray.

So, am I a meterosexual or a regular guy?

[kstewskis]

I write poetry. I can name more than 5 colors.

On the other hand, I buy my shirts at Target and don't own a pair of pants that isn't gray.

So, am I a meterosexual or a regular guy?

Hmmm...the poetry part kind of throws you. But, knowing what and how to say things to a woman is always good for bonus points.

You shop at Target. A no nonsense kind of guy.

You pass. I think you'd be a regular guy. Congratulations.

{big grin}

[BetsyR]

Okay, let's get this (so to speak) straight: You know why so many pretty, interesting, eligible straight women like hanging out with with gay men? Gay men tend to be (note I said tend to be, of course they aren't always) a lot more willing to listen than straight men, a lot more interested in human relationships, they follow culture and the arts, and they actually bother to groom themselves--all traits that used to be valued in men in general. It used to be that men actually took the time to shave, put on a nice shirt and wear socks that aren't white and three days old before meeting a date to show her that he knew how to take care of himself and wanted to seem like a desirable boyfriend/fiance/mate, but those days are sadly long gone. Most gay men are attractive (I mean objectively attractive, not just to gay men) because they actually care enough to clean themselves up and make a good impression. Note to single men: Watch "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," or even--gasp!--make some gay friends yourselves. Take a shower, get a haircut, buy a decent sweater, read something other then The Weekly Standard once in a while, and guess what? More women will want to date you. I promise.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

What is a "Metrosexual"? Who coined this term or phrase and when did it come into being. Anyone know?

First saw it in a New York Times article on June 22nd. Although they claimed that advertisers have been using it for some time already.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Are you a gay man?

[BetsyR]

Oh sorry, I replied to you privately by mistake. Nope, just a young straight woman who wishes more men would take a hint from gay guys and show us a little more old-fashioned respect. We spent a fair amount of time making sure we look and smell at least OK for you; it would be so nice if you could do the same. :)

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Most men I know meet or exceed your minimum qualifications without having to consult with five homosexuals.

[tm22721]

When it becomes obvious that our kids are being corrupted by this subculture, middle America will rise up and there will be blood in the streets, then repeal of the 19th amendment.

BUMP

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Fashion consultants for your boyfriend?

[Ulysses]

...a lot more willing to listen than straight men, a lot more interested in human relationships, they follow culture and the arts, and they actually bother to groom themselves--all traits that used to be valued in men in general.

I think you're right on the money, BetsyR! Used to be that "gentlemen" were all these things and more. Unfortunately, we have made all this stuff somehow "gay" in our culture, thus, "real men" have tended to stay away from it. I'm becoming more and more like the guy who refuses to give up a perfectly good word - "gay" - to be co-opted by our culture. I want to be that "classic" kind of "gentleman" that we once knew, respected, and aspired to be. And I want my son - 17 years old - to be the same. My wife appreciates the efforts.

[Ichneumon]

If it's not gay guys trying to get gay sex, then it's the best gift to humanity that gay guys could give...makeover a heterosexual so he gets noticed by women.

Might it not be more efficient to have *women* teach the guy how to be more noticeable to women?

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Confusing the five gay guys on "Queer Eye", who show up at a person's home to make catty remarks about them and offer tacky double entendre humor, with classic gentlemen, just because they groom themselves and have stylish haircuts, is about as big a mistake as one can make.

[Taxman]

You have at least one loud male FReeper cheer for a FReeper lady who likes Real Men!

Any others?

[Ulysses]

No, no...I'm not making that mistake! I was simply referring to BetsyR's comments.

[Ulysses]

Here's one for y'all...

A Gay Man Speaks Out

[FreedomPoster]

We need a better word than "homophobic". I'm *not* afraid of them. I just think their behavior is immoral, extremely unpleasant, and medically unsafe.

[Taxman]

And, please, please, please!

Can we refer to homosexuals as homosexuals?

What, exactly, is "gay" about being homosexual?

FRankly, I am sick and tired of the Orwellian NewSpeak term "gay" being used in reference to homosexuals!

Using a "sweet" term to describe perverts and their perversions perfectly captures the insanity of Political Correctness run amuck!

"Out damned word! Out I say! Begone FRom our Forum!"