Why celebrities come out

[sp1814]

I would like to take this opportunity to address some rather ill-informed posts on the recent thread on the gay cricketer who came out.

Does it matter? Yes - it does, because gay kids need to have a variety of role models. It makes them feel better about themselves.

Why do gay people feel the need to announce their sexuality? Well, why do straight people do the same? Think about it! Every wedding you've ever been to ha been a declaration of heterosexuality. Every time a bloke picks up a copy of FHM and points out how much he fancies Cheryl Cole - isn't he shouting about his sexuality?

Please continue to raise questions on sexuality, but try to think before writing, because some posts come across as the product of extreme stupidity.

[jackthehat]

<I have only just got back home so please excuse the tardy responses>

reefer - My last was in response to doc at 15.51.

Oh, and "Yes" doc, I do consider you to be a homophobic bigot.

[ummmm]

So do I...

[pa___ul3]

if we take the people on here to be 'a slice of life' and adhere to the dictionary definition of normal, I think it's clear that homophobia is not at all normal.

[sp1814]

docspock

I've just read my original post, and I'm not sure what you mean when you say I'm being provocative...unless you're complimenting me on posting a question that has provoked debate.

Also (can't remember who referred to wet pipes), can someone clarify - if a woman's 'lady parts' are for expelling urine, babies and monthly womb lining, does the act of cunnilingus rank alongside anal sex?

Cogitate on that whilst I sit back in awe that I've managed to get nearly 350 posts on my 'provocative' post.

[sp1814]

'wet pipes' should read 'waste pipes' - combination of poor typing and over-eager spellchecker!

[ummmm]

And I read it as 'wet wipes'....lol

[sir.prize]

Can anyone enlighten me as to why the word queer has become synonymous with homosexuality? Looking at the dictionary definitions has left me more than confused.

Queer: Deviating from the expected or normal; strange.
Odd or unconventional, as in behavior.
Of a questionable nature or character.

But on reflection, those definitions could well be be spot on. What do you think, Doc?

[Answerprancer]

For someone who claims not to be interested in homosexuality, you do seem to be re-visiting this thread quite a lot Doc ...is there something you'd like to open up about ?

[sp1814]

sir.prize

It's the same as the way the word 'gay' came to mean homosexual, as opposed to 'happy/frivolous' and 'straight' came to mean 'heterosexual' as opposed to 'extending continuously in the same direction'.

Language evolves.

And that, ladies and gentlemen is the three hundred and fiftieth post on this thread.

Let's now put it to bed.

[sir.prize]

Amen. And just for equality - Ah-women

[ummmm]

Very interesting though SP....good one..

[ummmm]

Thought you didn't drink in the week anymore...

[Jan1957]

Over 350 answers which all say each to their own, in sexual preference, and opinion. The same old question repeated again and again! Someone change the record.

[Zeuhl]

<<Thought you didn't drink in the week anymore... >>

Is Doc vying to be AB's version of John Galiano?

[Jan1957]

Don't think he could afford to be Zeuhl.

[ummmm]

Looks like it Zeuhl......shame.!

Jan - change the record....this record will never be changed until people like Doc die out..

[Zeuhl]

YoHo Jan LOL

[Jan1957]

True ummmm. Do you think we should start a thread about euthanasia for the old and decrepit? Oh god, no, on second thoughts I better keep it quiet that I've had to fill in my renewal form for a blue badge today. :-)