Oh, and he also came out last night on national television. David explains he was nervous about how his family and small town will react to the news, but he's more concerned with the plight of young rural gay guys who have a shockingly high suicide rate. It sounds like Brokeback Mountain even helped David to come out as Lynda tells me he marched as a Brokeback Cowboy in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. But it sounds like David need not fear as the whole country is getting behind him, including the bettors who actually increased David's odds of winning once word broke that he would come out.

While not nearly as bad as the US, Oz hasn't been completely gay friendly of late. It's nice to think a reality show might actually have a positive impact by changing a few minds. Maybe Dave will be Australia's Ellen! Check out Big Brother 6's website for more info on the show.

I COULD TELL MEREDITH JUST WANTED TO REACH OVER AND SLAP STAR JONES
Of course, who hasn't had that feeling? This week The View touched on the controversy surrounding the children's book King and King, which tells the shocking story of a young prince who doesn't want to marry a princess, but rather another prince. Parents David and Tonia Parker and Joseph and Robin Wirthlin (hereafter known as Morons A and Morons B) have filed a federal lawsuit alleging their civil rights were violated when a second grade teacher read King and King to a class that included their offspring. Just for the record, there is absolutely nothing in King and King (great book by the way) inappropriate for second graders.

Anyway, as the ladies of The View discussed the story, Star Jones (hereafter known as Moron C) prattled on about how Massachusetts (where same-sex marriage is legal) law required parental notification when sex education was discussed. Meredith looked at Moron C in disbelief, pointing out that there was no sex in the book and by Moron C's logic, parents would have to be informed when Sleeping Beauty was going to be read to the kiddies. Moron C, who you know damned well had never given the appropriateness of Sleeping Beauty for eight year olds a second thought, said that's exactly what she believed. Horse-puckey. Knowing she was a big, fat liar, Meredith tipped Moron C's chair over and dumped a pitcher of water on her perfectly coiffed if empty head. At least that's what Meredith looked like she wanted to do. Go here to see what did happen.

VOTE EARLY! VOTE OFTEN!
I know you've been dying to exercise your right to vote, and the time is here at last. MTV has announced the nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards. Alas, Brokeback isn't up for Best Pic. Yeah, like winning that would've taken the sting out of the Oscars. But my man Jake is up for Best Performance. Even better, both he and Heath are up for Best Kiss. If you thought I was pissed when Brokeback lost the Best Picture Oscar, you can only imagine how mad I'll if Jake and Heath lose to Brangelina.

Speaking of Jake, don't think I don't know what some of you trouble-makers are up to. I've received several emails lately “tipping” me off that Jake has been seen around town without me. Yes, I knew Jake was skateboarding around Manhattan. Sheesh! We're not joined at the hip, you know. Secondly, I was at the gym with Jake when “Concerned Reader” saw Jake working out with a fellow who looked “light in his Nikes.” Nice try, guys, but give it up. You're never going to break Jake and I up!

And MTV's Movie Awards airs June 8 th at 9 PM on MTV. You can vote online here!

AFTER WATCHING SCRUBS I NEEDED A BATH
NBC's quirky Scrubs has been a favorite of mine pretty much from the get go. It's lack of a reoccurring gay character after five years always chafed a bit, so I was intrigued when I heard Tuesday's episode might include news one of the regulars might come out. Speculation centered on Todd, the randy horndog always making inappropriate comments to the ladies. Todd did come out, only to start making equally inappropriate comments to the man. Kind of funny actually. Then it was revealed Todd was just doing it to get the ladies ‘cuz they love the gay dudes. However, the episode ended with Todd drooling over the guys and gals thereby giving us yet another oversexed, creepy, predatory bisexual. Bad, Scrubs! Bad!

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