The Wrap with Two Gay Guys: Do we have to watch something just because it's gay?

I’m inclined to agree with Brent.  Things have changed from 20 years ago.  Rather than a hidden demographic that could not be openly marketed to, gay people are now an open target market.

So in that regard we do pursue entertainment that has gay characters in it.  That’s no different than the way media companies produce programming oriented towards African-Americans, who in turn actively seek to watch shows with black characters.  So there’s nothing unusual or unique about gays seeking out programming that contains gay characters.

That said, I think we’ve reached the point where we now have enough gay content that we are now in a position to be a bit choosy. I cannot speak for others, but I don’t have a lot of free time for TV as it is, so I do have to aim for quality in what programming I do watch.  Especially since I also fit in non-gay content like documentaries and shows like CSI.

On the McCain front, we may well be screwed.  The selection of Palin was a masterstroke, because she’s obscure enough that a lot of women don’t know that she’s almost the opposite of Hillary Clinton politically-speaking.  But since she’s a political newcomer from the most remote state in the Union many people won’t see past the fact that she’s female and looks like Tina Fey to realize that she is way to the Right.

McCain’s hypocrisy here is really disgusting though.  Especially since he makes asinine statements like claiming that she has foreign policy and military experience from being in charge of the Alaska National Guard, which as far as anyone can tell she’s never even organized in a parade.  McCain’s only two criteria in selecting her was that she’s a woman (and Condi Rice didn’t want to run) and she’s a Christian Conservative and would appeal to the Religious Right which didn’t trust him.

The sad part is that she's boosting him merely because she's photogenic.

Thanks for the poltical rant. I think we're all just in disbelief right now that they might get away with this. I like to think I have more faith in my country than this. But its getting tougher every day.

Canada should really consider making a play for America's best and brightest. Make some sort of immigration window to draw in some of America's most important resources, smart educated people. 

Those teeth were shining. :D

What a funny, interesting and truthful blog (especially the rant on politics). Love hearing both of your thoughts about things and I'm definitely interested in what you guys think about the upcoming episodes of Hollyoaks and the exit of John-Paul's character (James Sutton) from the show.

Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour

It's great to hear out loud that we don't have to like everything just because it's 'gay'. 

Now if we couid also get it into our heads that naked bodies are wonderful, but they don't have to be the featured so often...

I wonder how many 'gay' shows would still be on the air if the nudity (even the bare-chested scenes) were removed? 

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-Sibelius

"It's curtains for you, Dr. Horrible. Lacy, wafting curtains..."

While I obviously cannot condone or support McCain's or Palin's stance on gays, I cannot support Obama's rather incredulous statement that the Government is "Brother's Keeper", or understand why increasing the tax burden on Corporations to support a tax cut to the middle and lower classes would work to keep corporations from sending jobs overseas.

The parties are not the same.  At all.

But I cannot vote for Obama.  His plans scare the bejesus out of me.