Welcome, Anthony Rapp! (part three)- Page 110

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:18pm

grrr to that thread.

Kick away!

*snuggles object of non kicks*

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:19pm

Shiksa, have you ever seen a production of The Laramie Project?

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:19pm

Don't worry, you're definately not alone.

It's wierd though, because when I found out my uncle was gay I was upset...not because I'm homophobic, just because I felt like he was a whole different person. The worst part was that one of my best friends it somewhat homophobic, she doesn't acutally come out and say it but I know she is. When she asked me if my uncle was gay (after meeting him) she then asked a completely inappropriate question that I won't repeat on this board and then kept making gay jokes. I think that's another reason why I was uncomfortable with my uncle being gay, I was ashamed, I didn't want anyone to meet him because I was scared of what they would say to me. When I matured, though, I've become ok with it. I guess this whole story makes me seem like a major ass but i'm so proud of my uncle, I love him so much. He's accomplished a great deal and as I've become more mature and more exposed to gay relationships (through the media, books, etc.) i'm fine...more than fine, with his lifestyle. I completely support gay rights, more so than the average person, and my uncle has really taught me how to accept people for who they are and what they believe in.

[opiv]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:20pm

On my first day of High School, a truck drove around the campus with a sign on it that said "Stop Homosexuality" or something like that. I can't stand seeing stuff like that, its just awful.

[Dramatic_Irony]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:20pm

Wow, Shiksa, that's awful.

My mom had been raised to only accept certain kinds of people, and, horrifyingly enough, she always emits a small "Ewww" when she sees two guys kiss in a movie or something, but she's fully supportive of gay rights and I know she would love me no matter who I loved.

[Shiksa Goddess2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:21pm

I guess, to bring it all back on topic, that's why I love Anthony so much. By being out, he has given me back some of that strength that my dad and the people in my school who say things like "That's so gay", and the people who are making anti-adoption and anti-gay marriage laws have taken from me.

Hmm, I've been wracking my mind of what to tell Anthony when I meet him, but I think I just found it, thanks guys!

And with that, I REALLY leave you, because I am gonna be late.

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:21pm

This subject makes me want to cry. It's hard to believe that some people can be so judgemental.

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:22pm

btw, I just want to note that I found out my uncle was gay when I was in 7th grade, so I was fairly young.

[opiv]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:23pm

Same here Shiksa.

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:25pm

I remember talking to one of my guy friends and he said "If my son was gay I'd put him up for adoption."

I stopped talking to him after that.

[Tragic_Melodie]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:25pm

Yes, back to topic... I also have to commend Anthony for being so open about it. I have supported friends while they "came out" and for some of them, it was a very hard thing to do. By being so open about his sexuality, he is giving courage to so many people.

[JLSatUD]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:26pm

The people arguing against gay marriage make me horribly horribly angry. How can a country that spent 200 years working towards laws that are inclusive suddenly write laws that disclude people from something!? It makes my blood boil.

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:27pm

I've always loved that Anthony is so open about this. I know that he's helped so many people.

[Dramatic_Irony]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:27pm

Now I'm trying to remember what my view on gay people was when I was in 7th grade. I think it was basically "Yes, there are people who like the same genders. Okaaay, there's a new episode of Friends tonight! Let's talk about that!"

ETA: I have a very close friend who's gay, and he's said that he was inspired by Anthony, amoung others, to come out. I'm very proud of him for not being afraid to be himself.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 08:27 PM

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:29pm

I'm still pretty young, but one of my mom's best friends is gay, so it's been something that I've always been ok with. I've always felt strongly about gay rights.

ETA: I can't imagine how dificult it is to come out to someone who you know might not be ok with it, but I think that it is really important.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 08:29 PM

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:31pm

drum-

I don't know if this makes much of a difference, but my Grandpa (uncle's dad) passed away before he came out to him. I know that it will be his hugest regret in life, not having his father know who he *really* is. I don't know your parents, and I don't know your circumstance, and you should what's in your best interest. I just know that if he had one wish, it would be to go back in time and tell his dad about that.

[saschasf]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:33pm

Fisrt what are people's experiences with the video. I do not have a yooutube account, so am not sure if it is peivate.

Second, my Little brother who is 7. was in my room while I listened to Over The Moon. He said "is that even a song?"

Third as a disabled person, I have always felt an afffinmity for people who were different in some way(a big reason for loving Rent) , and definitely ggay/lesbian/queer people. We have much shared history, including being killed in concentration camps. In my case, my family is even, at times, more liberal than I am and thinks that Rent is cheesy, but they are not at all offended by the themes.

[Dramatic_Irony]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:35pm

My friend's parents seem to be perfectly okay with it, and my mom already seems to think I'm a lesbian because I talk about gay rights so much.

I know it sounds like something trivial coming from someone straight (one of those it's easy to *say*) but, no matter the reaction, I don't think I could handle keeping a part of myself hidden from everybody, especially my mom.

ETA: Really? They think it's cheesy? That's new. Are they talking about the play or the movie?

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 08:35 PM

[Tragic_Melodie]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:39pm

saschasf- when I was younger I had to have hip surgery and when I went out where I'd be walking a lot I had to be in a wheel chair since I couldn't handle walking for hours on end with crutches. I remember wanting to scream at people. The way a lot of people reacted was insane. I especially hated when I went to the grocery store and would ask for someone to get something from a higher shelf and they would treat me like I was an idiot. And I'm like Hello!!! Just because I'm sitting down does not mean I'm stupid. Some people need a serious reality check.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 08:39 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:46pm

*pokes thread*

So. Roll call for manana.

[opiv]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:47pm

I was called a lesbian because I had a rainbow retainer. Haha, people are really stupid.

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:47pm

HAHAHA, that's funny.

[tacos are great]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:48pm

Ah, Em. At first glance, I thought you were talking about a banana roll.

[xoxRogue]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:48pm

SOY ALLI!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:49pm

wtf is a banana roll?