Where My Gays? I need some pageant help!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 2/12/09 at 9:48pm

Hey people. I need some help selecting music for a pageant that I am helping with.

I need a song for the "intro","casual wear", and "evening gown"

For casual wear the idea of "Just Dance" was thrown around. And usually with the evening gown its just slow music no words but I don't really know of any compositions. Any help is APPRECIATED!

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:36am

"My gays?"

I really hate that.

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:39am

Wow. Stereotyping much?

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:41am

"...but I don't really know of any compositions."

Seriously???

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:52am

I feel like the OP wasn't trying to offend, but unfortunately, BWW bylaw 69STFU states that intent is irrelevant.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:57am

"And usually with the evening gown its just slow music no words but I don't really know of any compositions."

I suggest the theme from "The Pink Panther".

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:59am

I think one is allowed to use Kathy Griffinspeak (in moderation) without giving offense.

But I'm not sure I understand the question.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:00am

It wasn't Kathy Griffin's intent, but I wouldn't let her call me that either.

It's derogatory, not funny.

It's just like saying, "Where are my Asians?" or "Where are my blacks?" or "Where are my Jews?"

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:09am

I always say, if you're offended, then I guess it's offensive.

But to my mind, it's more along the lines of me not being able to start my car, and saying "Where's a straight guy when I need one?"

Based on a stereotype? Yes. Offensive? Well, if I offended a straight person just now, then yes, I guess it can be.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:10am

I guess it's just been played one too many times for me, Reg.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:10am

I agree besty.

Also, please dont call me Mary.

Seriously, though...who doesnt know ANY music without lyrics.

[nygrl232]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:11am

Sigh. Here come the parody threads.

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:13am

LOL doodle!

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:13am

I understand that, Besty. And I'm not just being contrarian. We all have things that bug us, and things we shrug off. Context means a lot, as does (perceived) intent.

I have a friend who still says "gay" to mean dumb. And she'll add "sorry, Reg" at the end, which makes it a thousand times worse. But I have a gay friend who uses it the same way, and he gets annoyed that I get annoyed.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:21am

I think it's a fine fine line. And no one is going to happy. I think in a forum like this, one SHOULD ere on the side of caution.

For what it's worth, I always thought the OP WAS gay.

[supportivemom]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:22am

I'm Jewish and I don't get offended by "Where are my Jews"? Now "Where are my Hebs"... that's a different story.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:24am

Phyllis, he's in a pageant. Of course he's gay.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:30am

Technically, he's HELPING with a pageant.

Which is a big difference.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 10:34am

Do straight guys help with pageants cause they think it's gonna get them laid? Cause it's only the judges that get some. I'd think even straight guys would know that.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:19am

Of course this just reinforces the stereotype that people involved with pageants are vapid, brainless automatons who cannot think for themselves.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:47am

May I respond to that Miss Sueleen?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:54am

"I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to appreciate the intelligence of pageant girls because, uh, some people out there in our nation don’t have maps and, uh, I believe that our, uh, education like such as in, uh, South Africa and, uh, the Iraq and everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uh, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., uh, should help South Africa and should help Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."

[Madcap Maisie]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:56am

Updated On: 6/11/20 at 11:56 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:57am

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 12:03pm

they're all in happy, texas. the greatest pageant movie of all time.

that said, you marys need to get over yourselves and quit queening it up in this thread. like that hebe chick said a few posts back, there's nothing wrong with a little stereotyping especialy if you're talking about those thieving puerto ricans. personally, i was a little offended by that straight comment by my own personal gay, reg. but i am trying to get over it with a nice happy ending from little suzy dong slobber. in the end, what matters is not what you say about someone, negro. it's how you feel about them that counts. and no one here can look into anyone else's hearts and see if they are typing towelhead with an ironic smirk or with a devious scowl. that's why i assume that you're all wetback, drunken, communist pollacks.