Archive through August 13, 2003
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Archive through August 13, 2003
Seamonkey | Friday, August 01, 2003 - 01:16 pm     I watched my recording.. didn't care for that last guy he kept.. he looks so familiar in a way. It seems ok so far, I suppose. |
Sanfranjoshfan | Friday, August 01, 2003 - 01:57 pm     Interesting interview with the "hetero reject": http://www.tvguide.com/newsgossip/insider/030801b.asp Boy Meets Boy's Hetero Reject by Daniel R. Coleridge Is it right for straight men to compete on Bravo's gay dating show, Boy Meets Boy? To our best knowledge, no gay suitors were asked to fake interest in Trista on The Bachelorette. So why does James, the gay bachelor, have heteros hiding in his dating pool? That's the show's twist: If James picks a gay man, they win a posh vacation together. If he unwittingly picks a heterosexual, the joke's on him, and the straight dude wins $25,000. Among the trio voted off this week was Brian Austin, 30, the straight chiropractor from San Diego, Calif. (Who knew?) Here, he tells TV Guide Online why he's for the boys. TV Guide Online: Why would a straight man do this show? Brian: For me, it was to support the gay community. I own a chiropractic business in Hillcrest, the gay neighborhood in San Diego. I have a lot of gay friends and patients. I have seen that gay people are super cool, and I want the rest of the country to see that. Why not lend my support? I grew up in a conservative area. My friends and family were a little freaked out I was doing the show, so what better reason? TVGO: Well, this won't hurt your practice either. Good PR, huh? Brian: Oh, it sure is. It's almost like celebrity status in my community. We did our biggest promotion last weekend, at the gay pride festival in Balboa Park. I blew up the show's ad and put it on the booth where I was checking spines. We signed up a record 63 new patients in two days! TVGO: Every dating show has making out, hot tub action, etc. Just how far were you willing to go? Brian: With the flirting thing, at some level of intimacy, you're going to get too far out of your comfort zone and bail. I definitely wouldn't have kissed anyone, but I had no problem flirting or even giving someone a hug. TVGO: So you would not have kissed James? Brian: No. I'm just not attracted to men. For me to do that on national TV for $25,000? It's not a whole lot of money. Maybe for half a million! (Laughs) I wasn't going in expecting to win the money. I was just there to meet people and have fun. Nothing against James. He's a great looking guy and a great person, but I like girls! TVGO: Is it cruel to trick a gay guy into falling for a straight person? Brian: There's definitely that element of deceitfulness. I saw some people were blatantly lying [in the first episode]. TVGO: Well, do you think anyone looking for love on reality TV deserves whatever they get? These shows are always full of tricks. Brian: That sounds reasonable. There's definitely a controversial element to the show. People were scorned, but I think overall, the outcome will be more positive than negative. TVGO: What about the stereotype that gay guys like to hit on disinterested straight guys. (As if!) Might this show reinforce such nonsensical thinking? Brian: All the straights that they chose were very open. It wasn't like they were putting James up against someone who'd have a problem with him. TVGO: Do you have a girlfriend off-screen? Brian: No, I'm between 'em right now. I'm taking applications. TVGO: Will Boy Meets Boy help or hurt your cause? Brian: I think it'll definitely help, because women will know I'm secure and open and cool with everyone. So that's a positive thing. If they're not cool with it, I don't need them to be interested in me. |
Jhezzie | Friday, August 01, 2003 - 08:04 pm     This show is really bad. Not only is it a rehash of all of those "Who Wants A Bachelor To Marry My Millionaire?" shows, it's hardly gay-friendly. On the other hand, you've got to know what you're opening yourself up to on a t.v. dating show these days. |
Kitt | Friday, August 01, 2003 - 11:16 pm     To me, the "hetero reject" sounds a little closet homophobic. I don't like his attitude in that interview, it seems like he thought he was doing an honourable thing, but kind of missed the point. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh, I guess he meant well. |
Sanfranjoshfan | Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 12:39 pm     Just a reminder....episode 2 of "Boy Meets Boy" is on tonight on BRAVO at 9PM immediately followed by the newest QEFTSG at 10pm. |
Babyruth | Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 01:27 pm     Thanks! I almost forgot! Even though I hate these dating reality shows, and I hate the idea of what this poor guy is going to find out, I am too curious to not watch. |
Sanfranjoshfan | Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 02:42 pm     Babyruth, the previews said that James and his friend are told some big secret in tonight's episode. The promo made it *appear* that it might be about the presence of the undercover str8 guys.....but I'll bet it was just a big fake-out! |
Texannie | Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 05:33 am     I am so in love with James! I feel in love with him on the View..made up my mind that I wasn't going to watch the show cause of the "twist", but couldn't resist him. He is so sweet and vulnerable. I swear if one of those guys hurt him, I will come after him!!! I hate that they did this straight twist. The show would have been "good tv" without it. I think it's cruel. To me, it would be like throwing a married man in the mix on the Bachelorette. Who is Alada (or whatever her name is?) |
Bastable | Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 04:42 pm     James is just picking the cutest ones. It was very revealing when he said he couldn't tell if he had feelings for any of them or for "all of them." IMO, he's just picking the handsomest guys so that his own self-image is improved. He will like whomever likes him, as long as he's cute enough. It's such a typical pattern. Considering what he said about his "open relationship" and the flirting he's done with other guys, Dan would have be out right away if he were ugly, regardless of how charming he is. This show may explode gay stereotypes (ha!!), but it's just reinforcing the old ones: If you're cute, you're one of life's winners. |
Texannie | Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 07:49 pm     hmm...i didn't think that some of the guys he picked were the cutest! LOL |
Bracken | Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 08:02 pm     I'm not sure about this show yet. I think I need to see another one or two before I make up my mind. I see both positive and negative features, in the selection of straight males as part of the mix and also with the men that James kept. Positive 1) Choosing straight men to compete without telling the audience who they are may just shatter stereotypes since everybody thinks they have "gaydar" and they might be wrong. 2) James seems like a kind and sensitive person and projects a good image. Negative 1) Having straight men among the mix is cruel. I wouldn't mind so much if they had been upfront with him from the start. 2) After seeming so upset about the one man who has monogamy problems, he kept him anyway. What was up with that? I saw most of the interview with James on The View and I think he appeared to be rather upset by the twist of having straight men in the mix. I also got the feeling that the finalist may have been a straight man. It's not a compelling show at all. I thought it would be more entertaining. They really need a "Carson" in this mix, lol. Well, James feelings aside, if the addition of straight men shatters some stereotypes, then perhaps it is a somewhat worthwhile endeavor. |
Hippyt | Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 09:59 pm     I'm recording this show for a friend,but I just can't watch it. |
Kitt | Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 05:42 pm     I think James reconsidered with Dan (the one who said he already had a boyfriend) because the girl spoke to Dan and he told her that the other relationship wasn't serious. I guess they admired his honesty - I'd still have got rid of him, plus I think Dan is one of the straight ones. I don't agree at all about James keeping the cute ones! All three of this week's losers were very cute - mind you, that's from a straight woman's perspective so maybe men look for other things. I think Jame's "gaydar" is working pretty well considering he thinks they are all gay. He mentioned having no chemistry with one of the guys he evicted, and he's got rid of three of the five guys already. But Jim was so straight even my husband noticed it, it also seems like the producers chose straight guys who fit a certain physical stereotype (blonde beach boys), I've spotted all three of the evicted ones so far. I think Dan is straight, but I've no clue who the other one is at the moment. I really thought the shock in this week's episode was that they were telling James about the straight guys . I guess they're waiting until the end. I'm going to be very upset (as is everyone else by the sound of it) if it goes too far before he knows. |
Madelane | Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 06:00 pm     There's one guy who I think is straight whose name I can't remember but he had the one-on-one with James at the rock climb. I think. Well, he said something about finding a "partner" and having kids and I wondered. Then the other is between Franklin and the guy with the mod hairstyle who is VERY into music. I can't decide. Franklin just LOOKS straight, which makes no sense considering it's not exactly something you can look like. But I hope he's gay because I like him with James. The other guy, the music guy, just seems like the kind of open-minded straight guy who would enjoy exploring the stereotypes. I like them both a lot. |
Kitt | Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 06:36 pm     The guy with the longer hair who gave James some music is Sean. I can't remember much about him. I've always thought Franklin was gay, but I can't pin down why. The one on one meal after the rock climb was with Michael I think. (I have to admit to writing the contestants names down and putting comments next to them!) Next to Michael I put "poser"! He seems gay to me too, but you're definitely right about his answers being phrased awkwardly. I don't suppose the contestants know there are straight men afoot do they? There was a shot in an early trailer with Wes having a meal with James and saying something like "you're assuming I'm gay, why would you do that?". If the gay contestants know and are trying not to give the game away about the straight ones it's going to be very hard for James to get honest opinions about anyone. |
Kappy | Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 03:22 pm     Madelane ~ I had the same reaction about Darren (?) who was talking about wanting kids and then seemed to almost regret the words coming out of his mouth as soon as he said them as if he had given something away. The only surprises for me would be if Sean were not straight and Wes were not gay. The rest I feel could be gay or straight based on what we've seen. On Bravo's website, you can participate in a poll as to who you think is gay or straight. It's interesting to see how people are viewing them individually so far. And yes, if this changes some people's perceptions of what being "gay" means, then maybe it is a good thing. Although I do think it's cruel to James. |
Pamy | Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 03:34 pm     I had this on my Queer eye tape and started to watch it. I couldn't get into it. I think it is mean to have the straight guys in there. I thought I read there were only 3 staright guys, in the show I watched 2 that he eliminated were straight, does that mean there is only 1 straight guy left? |
Muse | Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 10:02 pm     I really dislike Dan. He seems like a blatant liar. I really think James is judging too much on looks right now. I can sort of understand why (he doesn't really *know* any of them yet), but I think Dan should have been cut just because his story seemed to change so drastically when James' friend seemed disapproving and questioned him. I also dislike Dan because he has annoying hair. |
Sanfranjoshfan | Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:56 pm     I think Dan is trying *way* too hard...in fact, that's what makes me suspect him of being one of the faux gay boys. |
Seamonkey | Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 03:49 pm     I agree about Dan.. trying too hard and there was some phrase he used that just wasn't committing to being gay or straight.. |
Kitt | Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 06:40 pm     Thanks for the tip about the website Kappy. They've got a poll on their front page asking "how many straight guys are left in the game?". I thought they originally said there were five straight guys, did I imagine that?? |
Sanfranjoshfan | Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 10:05 pm     Aha! So far, out of the 5 str8 boys that James has eliminated, I had correctly identified three of them as being non-gay right off the bat. (I was correct about the chiropracter in the first episode and I was correct about both Mike and Dan in tonight's episode...of course, last week I was clueless about the orientation of both of the str8 guys that were eliminated!) I'm still unsure as to which guy is the last one....I have been suspecting Franklin all along, but tonight's episode made me wonder about that. |
Muse | Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 11:18 pm     So for those who hadn't heard yet, Dan was also on the TV show Lost. That's why he looked familar to so many people. He's the guy who stripped for money. I was really happy that James eliminated him tonight, by the way. Can anyone list the names of the guys who are left, by the way? Sean, Wes, Franklin, Brian, Darren (right? Is he the one who looks like Neil Patrick Harris?), ?? |
Sanfranjoshfan | Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 11:59 am     Muse, THANK YOU! I KNEW he looked familiar! Where did you find out that Dan was on "Lost"? |
Kitt | Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 02:20 pm     So I was clearly imagining things when I said there were five straight boys, as there are five out and one left. The only one I've got wrong so far is Michael, who I didn't particularly like but thought was gay... and then I believed him when he said he was bi. I think the other four straight guys have been pretty clear when you're looking for them. I doubt I'd have known if I didn't know there were straight guys there though. Muse the remaining "mates" are: Franklin (dark curly hair) Brian H (high forehead, darkish hair) Darren (Doogie Houser lookalike) Sean (scruffy one who danced last night) Wes (little guy, the mountain climbing one) Robb (the one who's left ) If Robb and Brian aren't gay I'll have to go and hide under a rock somewhere. I think Franklin and Sean are gay but not 100% sure. I have no clue about Darren, and I just can't shake the feeling that I've seen Wes before, so I'm not sure what to think about him as he doesn't list "actor" in his bio. Muse, I don't know who Neil Patrick Harris is but of he looks anything like Doogie Houser then yes that's Darren. What was "Lost"? |
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