Gay TV

[Nirvana13666]

NBC is thinking of making a dating show for Gay men that would air on Bravo. Now this is how the show goes: one gay male will have to choose a suitable mate from 15 men. Some men are straight posing as gay men and some are gay. If He chooses a straight male then the straight guy walks away with a prize, if he chooses a gay male then he gets a cash prize and a vacation with his chosen partner. 99% of the people asked if the show should be aired disapproved.

In my opinion if shows like Queer as Folk are okay to air then why not a simple dating show? I have no problem with it at all, if you don’t like it change the channel.

[nitroxide]

At 5/29/03 10:55 AM, Nirvana13666 wrote: NBC is thinking of making a dating show for Gay men that would air on Bravo. Now this is how the show goes: one gay male will have to choose a suitable mate from 15 men. Some men are straight posing as gay men and some are gay. If He chooses a straight male then the straight guy walks away with a prize, if he chooses a gay male then he gets a cash prize and a vacation with his chosen partner. 99% of the people asked if the show should be aired disapproved.

I say thats good wholesome quality family t.v.
Hoo ray!! For the new show Boy meets Boy.If people dont like it dont watch.The straight guys posing as gays in order to win is genius and is a new twist on reality t.v.(not that we need more reality tv)

In my opinion if shows like Queer as Folk are okay to air then why not a simple dating show? I have no problem with it at all, if you don’t like it change the channel.

Queer as folk airs on cable therefore not many people oppose it yet if you research it alot of activist dint want the showed air,but this would air on nbc a channel viewed by all or able to viewed by all.Perfectly put if you dont like it change the channel.

[FUNKbrs]

I hate all reality shows, ESPECIALLY dating reality shows. The gay part doesn't bother me, its the disrespect for the main contestant. I mean, the guy chooses a lover, is supposed to fall in love, and then if it's a straight, he gets screwed? The show concept sucks, that's why I dont want it aired.

[Freakapotimus]

I would disapprove only because of the straight men posing as gay. Why should the straight guy get a prize if the gay guy chooses him? That's stupid and misleading.

[Nirvana13666]

At 5/29/03 11:15 AM, Freakapotimus wrote: I would disapprove only because of the straight men posing as gay. Why should the straight guy get a prize if the gay guy chooses him? That's stupid and misleading.

it is kinda like the new show coming out where the guy has to pick b/t girls but what he doesn't know is that the girls get money if they are picked

[Shih]

I love all reality TV just one more sign that western culture has entered the burning Rome phase, and we're all little Neros fiddling away.

[Lyddiechu]

its completely and utterly tasteless, and kind of humiliating to the gay man, but heck, whatever. its just another shit reality tv show. if you agree to go on that crap than you deserve whatever bad things happen to you.

[bumcheekcity]

I don't have a problem with it. I reckon it would probably be a bit crap and very boring to watch, but I would have no moral objection. I can't believe 99% of people did.

[nitroxide]

At 5/29/03 11:43 AM, bumcheekycity wrote: I don't have a problem with it. I reckon it would probably be a bit crap and very boring to watch, but I would have no moral objection. I can't believe 99% of people did.

Yup and they had 6,500 hits on the The Channel 11 news site.

Id do the math but...
::Grabs for bong::

[bumcheekcity]

At 5/29/03 12:00 PM, nitroxide wrote:

At 5/29/03 11:43 AM, bumcheekycity wrote: I don't have a problem with it. I reckon it would probably be a bit crap and very boring to watch, but I would have no moral objection. I can't believe 99% of people did.

Yup and they had 6,500 hits on the The Channel 11 news site.

If 6,500 votes were cast (which is what I think you're suggesting) then only 65 people voted for and 6,435 must have voted against.

[Nirvana13666]

At 5/29/03 11:26 AM, Shih wrote: I love all reality TV just one more sign that western culture has entered the burning Rome phase, and we're all little Neros fiddling away.

I admit that reality TV bites but I love Fear Factor and shows like American Idol scout talent which gives people a chance to make it big.

[House-Of-Leaves]

Reality TV shits me.

So, I was addicted to American Idol. But that isn't people doing dangerous/stupid/hurtful things to themselves or others to make a buck or to get their 15 minutes of fame.

It's funny, really...they have to keep coming up with different ideas to keep reality tv fresh and appealing. I can see it now. We'll end up building an american version of the colliseum and feeding death-row inmates to lions. What would THOSE ratings be like!

All kidding aside, while I can't stand the 'bachelor' type shows, I don't think it should be cancelled because of the homosexuality. That's just silly.

You know what I just thought of, too?

We have all sorts of basic cable tv shows with gay characters, even gay leads. (I don't count Queer as Folk because it's on a cable channel that allows R-rated movies to air anyway). But I've noticed that these shows never ever EVER show serious male/male kisses. It's always comedic smooches, usually followed by funny faces, wiping of the mouth...all that.

Talk about hypocritical...I think it's Fox that had...some show. I never watched it, I can't remember the name, but it stars Tiffany Amber Thiesen (sp?). I recall seeing a commercial for one episode that called for Thiesen to make out with another chick. I guess it was part of one of her spy missions. But from what I understand, it was a huge, sloppy girl/girl kiss, and that was on basic cable.

Why is one alright, when the other isn't?

Feh.

[nitroxide]

At 5/30/03 04:23 PM, House_Of_Leaves wrote: Reality TV shits me.

So, I was addicted to American Idol. But that isn't people doing dangerous/stupid/hurtful things to themselves or others to make a buck or to get their 15 minutes of fame.

It's funny, really...they have to keep coming up with different ideas to keep reality tv fresh and appealing. I can see it now. We'll end up building an american version of the colliseum and feeding death-row inmates to lions. What would THOSE ratings be like!LOL thats sick!!
All kidding aside, while I can't stand the 'bachelor' type shows, I don't think it should be cancelled because of the homosexuality. That's just silly.

I agree.Why do they have to make their own show for gays cant they just make a 4th season ans this time the contestant is gay.Its like with show like blind date,extreme dating,etc.why do they have seperate shows for black and white contestants.

You know what I just thought of, too?

We have all sorts of basic cable tv shows with gay characters, even gay leads. (I don't count Queer as Folk because it's on a cable channel that allows R-rated movies to air anyway). But I've noticed that these shows never ever EVER show serious male/male kisses. It's always comedic smooches, usually followed by funny faces, wiping of the mouth...all that.

Actually theres been some pretty long,mature,male kisses on a show called dawsons creek.Aired on Channel 11.

But from what I understand, it was a huge, sloppy girl/girl kiss, and that was on basic cable.

MMmmm...sloppy girl/girl kiss...ahhh!<drools>
::wipes drool::

[House-Of-Leaves]

Ahh, y'see...I never did watch Dawson's Creek. So I wouldn't know about that. But it's good to know that it's happening SOMEWHERE, I suppose. Makes it less hypocritical.

Btw...it's channel 4 or 32 here. ;) Not all channels are the same everywhere. It's on the WB here.

[Shih]

At 5/30/03 04:09 PM, Nirvana13666 wrote:

At 5/29/03 11:26 AM, Shih wrote: I love all reality TV just one more sign that western culture has entered the burning Rome phase, and we're all little Neros fiddling away.

I admit that reality TV bites but I love Fear Factor and shows like American Idol scout talent which gives people a chance to make it big.

I've never watched AI and flat out refuse to. As for Fear Factor come on it's like that colliseaum mentioned earlier, if you suffer we give you money. Fuck that the only time I'm willing to suffer is for a good reason.

[nitroxide]

At 5/30/03 05:18 PM, House_Of_Leaves wrote: Ahh, y'see...I never did watch Dawson's Creek. So I wouldn't know about that. But it's good to know that it's happening SOMEWHERE, I suppose. Makes it less hypocritical.

I liked the show...

Btw...it's channel 4 or 32 here. ;) Not all channels are the same everywhere. It's on the WB here.

Here in NY it channel 11

[Kenney333]

you said it yourself, you dont like it change the channel, but im not sure too many people would watch it since i havnt seen a single gay couple on one of those dating shows

[bumcheekcity]

At 5/31/03 11:14 PM, Kenney333 wrote: you said it yourself, you dont like it change the channel, but im not sure too many people would watch it since i havnt seen a single gay couple on one of those dating shows

Gay men might watch it, or people who are REALLY bored.

[Rosby]

At 6/1/03 03:30 AM, bumcheekycity wrote:
Gay men might watch it, or people who are REALLY bored.

Peace And Understanding. I Think TV Is A Bad Influence, So, It Doesn't Matter.