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- I just wanted to know if any gays are offended by 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'?
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Name : Kerrie26481, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 23, City : Raleigh, State : NC Country : United States, Occupation : Media Relations Representative, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I wasn't offended at first, but the more I see it, the more it makes me uncomfortable. There's something unnerving about watching gay men play 'court jester' to the straight 'king.' All this work to help straights have sex, or to get married, when most people in this country think we shouldn't have either, is unpleasant. And of course, the show perpetuates the stereotype that all gay men have fabulous taste and worry all the time about what shoes to wear. Ask my boyfriend if you want proof that a lot of gay men are as hopelessly fashion-inept as straight men, and have more important things on their minds.User Detail :
Name : Mark, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 49, City : New York, State : NY Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I don't make it a point to watch the show, but if it's on and I happen to be flipping through the channels, I will watch. It's cute, but it continues the stereotype that all gay man are hip, fashionable, can decorate and know what wine goes best with seafood. I don't pluck my eyebrows or shop at Pier 1, or keep exotic cheeses in my fridge. It's great that the Fab 5 are using the word 'queer' with no negative connotation, but it kind of bothers me that it uses 'typical' stereotypes (and yes, Carson is annoying).Having said that, it's great that folks who don't personally know gay people would embrace the show - even though it uses stereotypes.
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Name : Bill-G23234, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 31, City : Fort Dodge, State : IA Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,The show has definitely received mixed reactions in the gay community. Personally, I love it and see nothing wrong with gay men in so-called stereotypical roles. In fact, I believe the show places value in occupations often considered frivolous. I've met so many gay men who are actually ashamed to admit that they are hairdressers or designers...even to other gay men! They're apparently ashamed of being a living stereotype. But there's nothing wrong with being gay OR working in fashion or interior design. Each of the Fab 5 seem to fit a stereotype but in varying degrees because they are real people not sit-com characters. All in all, I'm tired of people pretending that stereotypes don't exist and glad that Queer Eye has found such mainstream acceptance.User Detail :
Name : Rick29912, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 44, City : New York, State : NY Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I used to watch the show on a semi-regular basis (I just moved and don't currently have cable). I agree with the negatives that have already been mentioned. But, it shows people that not all gay men fit all the stereotypes (like being fem.). The show does bring gay into thousands (millions?) of homes. Hopefully, some of those watchers are changing or expanding their feelings about what it means to be a gay man.User Detail :
Name : Travis24877, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 33, City : Rockford, State : IL Country : United States, Occupation : Educational Administration, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,There's been an odd movement lately where some gay people are offended by the commercialism of the show. There are so many companies trying to sell stuff to gay people (gay travel, gay ads on tv, glossy gay mainstream magazines like 'Out' and 'Advocate'). They feel that their sexual orientation is private, and not to be used as a cheap marketing tool. Some gays and lesbians also disdain the who premis of the show. They might be farmers or truck drivers or ironworkers, and they don't see the 'metrosexual' appeal of expensive haircuts and furniture.User Detail :
Name : Patrick Kellogg, Gender : Male, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 35, City : Denver, State : CO Country : United States, Occupation : Self-unemployed, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I love the show personally. I think the show is based on some unfounded stereotypes which is unfortunate but I think it is accomplishing more good overall. In addition, to breaking down barriers with straight people - I think the show is a positive influence for some gays such as myself. The Fab 5 - are relatively normal, fun, successful and good people - and I enjoy the show. Having said that though - I'm sick of straight people who only look at gay people as entertainment...seems like there are more and more of them going to gay clubs cuz straight clubs sucks.User Detail :
Name : Patrick30452, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 26, City : Ames, State : IA Country : United States, Occupation : Grad Student, Social class : Middle class,Kerrie - IMHO 'Queer Eye' is relatively harmless in that although it somewhat glorifies traditional gay stereotypes, it also by it's mere existence lends a more positive light on gay people in general. Being that the 'Fab 5' come off caring and genuine it can only help people who don't know (or aren't aware they know) any gay people to not be so afraid of them. The sad irony however will be in an upcoming episode where the guys help a couple that are about to be married since of course they themselves cannot be legally married to their partners in the state of NY.User Detail :
Name : Frankie, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 37, City : Dallas, State : TX Country : United States, Occupation : IT, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,One thing that very much irks me about Queer Eye is how the show presents queer culture as a culture of affluence and consumerism. For some reason being queer invovles a brand new designer wardrobe, a flat screen TV, fine wines, hip brand new furniture, etc. The show never shows anything that is of actual cultural significance, or really anything that is unique to queer culture, but somehow the fab 5 have become the spokesmen for all gaykind. Homosexuals may tend to have more disposable income than their heterosexual counterparts, but it's kind of rediculous. There are poor and middle class gay people too, and I feel like this show says to them 'well, you might like to bugger men but you can't really be gay because you can't afford all this nice stuff.'User Detail :
Name : Matt22013, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 20, City : Bloomington, State : IN Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,Not at all. I think that it's very entertaining.User Detail :
Name : Christian, Gender : M, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : 31, City : Charlotte, State : NC Country : United States, Occupation : engineer, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class,I can't talk about Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, but I can talk about Queer Eye for the Straight Girl. I'm not personally offended by it, but I can see how someone might be because of the stereotypes they use. I love the fact that the lesbian isn't overly masculine (Or masculine at all -- Havne't seen the show in a few weeks) Even if she does have short hair, which seems to be another lesbian stereotype.User Detail :
Name : Jesse, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 17, City : Paris, State : TX Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : Less than High School Diploma, Social class : Lower middle class,
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