Queere Eye looking for Straight Guys

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 4:28pm

According to today's NEWSDAY, the tv show QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY is recruiting slobs for their next season. If you are a slob, or know one, the call is this Sunday (August 3rd) at the Courtyard Marriot, 90-10 Grand Central Parkway, near Laguardia Airport. Candidates must bring a recent photo and be between 25 and 45 years old. Call 617-424-6805 for more info.

Updated On: 7/31/03 at 04:28 PM

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 4:34pm

What they need to do is head to Brooklyn, round up some Guidos and make them over. they are not cute.

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 4:38pm

Excuse me........ by making fun of Guidos, you are referring to Italians. Or in my neck of the woods, that is how it is understood. Don't you think they make these guys look worse than they are before the show, so it looks like they work wonders? No slurs against Italians please, or you BG2 will be sleeping with the fishes.

[PigletH13]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 4:38pm

How funny! I have just finished filling out the application for my boss! He is a bit older than 45...but hell he needs help!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 7:04pm

Cara Dama di Broadway,

Don't be upset about the term "guido". There are Italian Americans who fit that description well. Just don't confuse them with Italian Americans like myself. We are the gentlemen who are cultured, refined and elegantly handsome.

I do think that some of the people I've met in Howard Beach could use the Queer Eye for improvement. Personally, I think no man should have more than one gold charm around his neck. Don't you agree?

Must run...the mussels marinara are simmering!

Updated On: 7/31/03 at 07:04 PM

[Deannaizme]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 7:26pm

I know a guy who could use the Fab 5. Are they planning to do a San Francisco sojourn?

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 8:21pm

I know some gay guys who need their help! Hell, I didn't know half the grooming stuff.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 8:32pm

Think of the work the Fab Five would have in making over Albin!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 9:57pm

Broadwaylady,
I am part Italian myself :)
By Guidos, you know I don't mean ALL ITalians, but the ones with the slicked back hair and the wifebeaters/windsuits, the Playboy bunny accessories, and the homophobe attitude. For a prime example of what I mean, check out the film "Kiss Me, Guido" (which features a small appearance by Bryan Batt)

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/31/03 at 11:35pm

Still, it's a very judgmental label, and if they are happy with the way that they look, who are you to criticize them? I mean, what gives you the right? Homosexuality?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 1:22am

What I find tryely funny is the fact that someone like NAMO calls ME judgemental.

Well, if I can't say that something is unattractive, then I guess any person who says anything is unattractive must be wrong as well.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 8:45am

Really? Because one of the big differences between us (other than my obvious care in spelling and editing) is that I wouldn't use an ethnic epithet and I would never refer to any group of human beings, class or individuals as some"thing" or any"thing."

Since you share your sexual desires so freely with one and all, you should know that there are many of us who would rather make it with Tony Soprano in a tank top than those apparent f-to-m transexual (not that there is anything wrong with that) chorus boys you heap praise on every ten minutes.

Now back to Broadway! One of my favorite Italian American triple threats was Wayne Cilento, the original Mike in A Chorus Line and the choreographer of Wicked. Any thoughts on his desireability, grown-up members who like grown-ups?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 9:01am

So... because the guys I tend to be attracted to are more fit and Abercrombie-ish, that makes them transexuals?????
I'd rather have spelling errors on a message board than be pretentious and stuck up like some people who have recently foung their way here.
I'm done now.

Back to QE, it is good that the show has been renewed. Now only if they would give Kyan his own show..... :)

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 9:40am

I said "Not that there's anything wrong with that." What's wrong is putting down an entire group of people with an ethnic epithet and assuming (you're big on assumptions) that everyone has the same aesthetic as you and dislikes men who dress or act the way you feel so free to put down. In case you never noticed, there are plenty of "fit" men who are very Italian looking and who would fall into the category you dismiss as "things." And of COURSE you like "Aberzombies," because you have swallowed the marketing hook, line and sinker without question. You think people who take part in organized religion or the Republican party are the only ones who have been brainwashed?

Updated On: 8/1/03 at 09:40 AM

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 10:00am

I can't stand Kyan...he comes off as way too pretentious for me. If anyone gets there own show it should be Carson.

And sorry Namo but the thought of making out with Tony Soprano in a tank top makes me shudder...but so does the thought of making out with Joe Machotta...to each his or her own I suppose.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 10:04am

My point was that some people may be of a minority opinion. Since a certain person frequently goes on and on and on about how oppressed he is by the majority, it's AMAZING that he can't see how his taste in men is so pedestrian and of the marketing-influenced majority that he doesn't even realize he is being just as oppressive when he puts down people whom others may find attractive.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 12:07pm

FIGHT FIGHT! I got a 20 on Namo! Who'll cover me?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 12:24pm

It's not a fight. I am just calling attention to that documented phenomenon of the oppressed becoming the oppressor. And, as a person who finds many types of Italian American men very appealing, I feel as if a certain person who likes what the fashion industry tells him he should like is a consumer/automaton who is oppressing me and using an offensive epithet to do so.

My hope is that a representative of the Guild of Italian American Actors will have a chance to see this thread, and do some education before a certain person becomes a card carrying member of the fourth reicht wing.

Having said that, your money is on the right horse sabrelady!

[bongoboy]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 12:37pm

BWG2, calling someone a "Guido" is as offensive to many as any other racial or ethnic slur. It doesn't matter if you only meant a certain type of "Guido".

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 12:41pm

And citing its use in a movie title does not mitigate it one bit. Context is everything.

[Joshbstn]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 1:23pm

I have to say that I was very offended. As an Italian-American, hearing the word Guido is no different than hearing Fag, Kike, Polack or any of the other million perjorative terms.

People really should watch what they say...

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 2:42pm

o lord...for theatre people we sure are an oversensitive bunch. Updated On: 8/1/03 at 02:42 PM

[Joshbstn]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 3:37pm

I think that one of the most oversensitive is the one who started the name calling. Again, as they should have taught you in kindergarten, don't call people names. Calling someone on a derogatory stereotypical term should never be considered being oversensitive.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/1/03 at 3:45pm

...uhh...ok...yah i learned all that in kindergarten, and once again we don't have to resort back to when we WERE in kindergarten. We are grown adults, a derogatory remark was made, people fussed, let's leave it at that. And to make things funnier I am Italian myself. And if I'm not mistaken a Guido isnt necessarily a derogatory term, isn't it actually a title that they possess. I mean it's a good thing to be a guido, it's cool and suave and the ladies like it, and that's why the fellow italian bros do behave that way. And besides, in every culture there's a different behavior for machismo anyhow.

But point is, ok, wrong term made, people all very offended, but let's let this one be over, no need to fight about this one any more.

Back to broadway. :)