FIGURE SKATING, HOWEVER, IS A REAL SPORT
And if you don't believe me, you try to do a triple axel. I dare you. One of the names to emerge from the Winter Olympics has been that of three time US Men's Figure Skating Champion Johnny Weir. On Tuesday, Weir gave a surprisingly strong performance in the short program that landed him in second place—and medal contention—going into the free skate portion of the competition. While Weir hasn't said if he's gay or not, the media is having a field day with his “fussy” personality. Like this, for example. Let's just say it isn't exactly subtle homophobia.

For crying out loud, basketball players accused of rape (Kobe Bryant), baseball players doped up on steroids (too many to name) and pretty much any other straight athlete up to drinking, whoring, and thieving gets more respect than the much of the media is showing Weir just because he's effeminate and a bit of a diva. Lay off already.

Unfortunately, Weir botched his long program last night, finished fifth and stomped off the ice. Now you can pick on him because America hates losers almost as much as queers.

JACK KENNY IS SO NOT HAPPY WITH YOU
In case you've already forgotten, Mr. Kenny is the creator of the now cancelled NBC series, The Book of Daniel. The Advocate has an essay by Mr. Kenny criticizing the homo masses for not rallying to his aid during the American Family Association's assault on him and the show. Gee, not so fast, Jack. I'm sure what you went through was not fun, but it seems to me there was a fair bit of outcry over what happened. I also write for the BigGayPicture, and we sure as heck covered the story extensively. And a quick internet search shows that Americablog, GLAAD, and DailyKos covered what happened as well.

AND IAN MCKELLEN IS SO NOT HAPPY WITH HOLLYWOOD
Sir Ian let Hollywood know he was none too happy with how they treat gay actors. The Brit superstar blew off steam while accepting an honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. The out—and out-spoken—thespian said the US film industry is rife with anti-gay bias. He then cast an 18th level fireball at Paramount, Dreamworks, and Universal Studios.

Speaking of actors who came out late in life, Star Trek's George Takei is not only working on Howard Stern's show, but has a guest spot on Sunday night's Malcolm in the Middle. So maybe the secret for gay actors is to come out after they're fifty. Sorry, lesbians —actresses over the age of fifty are put to sleep. Don't blame me; I don't make the rules!

In completely unrelated news, Tom Cruise is miffed that a porn star turned private investigator is poking around in Tom's private life. Oh, and there were rumors that he and Katie were splitsville. Yeah, like we're all invested in that relationship.

HEY, JUDE, DON'T MAKE IT BAD
Jude Law is reportedly lined up to play Beatles manager Brian Epstein in an upcoming biopic. Epstein, who died of a drug overdose, was gay and for a while rumors circulated that he and John Lennon occasionally Brokebacked together. The movie is described as quirky and hallucinogenic. Well, that has “winner” written all over it.

Speaking of movies, Strangers with Candy, the movie based on Comedy Central's cult hit series of the same name, has been picked up for a spring release. Starring Amy Sedaris and the now-super-hot Stephen Colbert, Strangers is certain to show us all what quirky and hallucinogenic really mean. Trust me—the show is weird .

Oh, and Straight Acting is out on DVD this week. Check it out!

Now I'll shut up so you can have the BEST.GAY.WEEK.EVER!

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