Should AE be doing a video blog or recapping American Idol on a weekly basis?
On one hand AI is the highest-rated show on television, enjoyed by many gay men, has showcased contestants who have subsequently come out, and most importantly there is enough periodic homophobia to more than warrant calling it out as it happens.
On the other hand, AI has never had an out gay or bisexual contestant during its run, this site is quite respectful of not speculating on anyone's sexuality, and most weeks AI certainly does not have a Danny Noriega or a gay stripper angle to it.
As I write this, I am thinking that the site should not cover the show unless something specific happens which merits attention, such as a contestant coming out mid-show or any homophia that goes beyond the usual Simon/Ryan shtick.
Also, at the risk of sounding a little soft, could one not argue that the site is being complicit undermining all that it does so well by supporting a show that seems to want to pretend that gay men don't exist, or make fun of those male contestants exhibiting non-traditional gender expression?
Much ado about nothing, sleeping with the enemy, or keeping your friends close and your (potential) enemies closer? I have not watched the show regularly since the second season, so this more a food for thought question than something that will keep me up at night.
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