I'm a mild homosexual man. What does that mean? I don't believe I possess extreme homosexual qualities. In fact, when coming out and dealing with being a young gay man I never really related to the majority of the gay community. I always felt like my "gay card" was declined upon entry wherever I went because I simply didn't fit in with the typical gays.
I don't love Madonna, drink vodka drinks (otherwise known as "skinny bitches" = vodka and soda water lowers calorie intake), sing along to show tunes at bars and don't have a Gucci loafer collection. I also don't fit into the "bear" community, the gay athletic community and most other parts of what people categorize themselves into in the gay world.
Let me be clear, I am not hating on guys who are into these things, I am just attempting to explain how I'm not the typical gay man. I actually love the diversity of our community and without them, I think this planet would be really boring!
That being said, I believe I did something that I consider to be the gayest thing I have done in a long time. I heard on the radio that there was a facebook page established where you can become a fan of American Idol's Kris Allen.
After watching American Idol last week and seeing super-duper cute Kris perform, I decided I needed to be a fan! Even though it's early in the show, John and I enjoyed his performance last week and look forward to seeing him compete in upcoming weeks.
Many of my artsy/musically inclined friends really dislike American Idol because they think it's cheesy or dislike all of the Hollywood drama attached to it. And loving American Idol is a typical "gay" thing to love so I am able to relate to my community through my love of the show.
What I enjoy most about American Idol and other reality shows that feature talent competitions, isn't the drama with the judges - I enjoy young talented people who maybe waiting tables at a restaurant or attending high school like a normal teenager and now have a national platform to show off their amazing vocal talent. What an awesome opportunity for any young artist!
I hope Kris goes far in the competition so John and I can enjoy seeing his adorable performances for more weeks to come. AND - I am darn proud to exclaim my truly "gay" admiration for him!
2 comments:
It's always best to just be "you" and not some lame stereotype. You don't have to be head-jerkin' and finger snappin' to be gay. Besides, that's so passe. But hey don't feel so left out - you do dress your dogs in sweaters and that's pretty gay, right? ;)
yes, dressing the girls in sweaters is a very gay thing to do and I blame that all on John....just kidding. I am happy in my skin and I agree with you, those classic gay stereotypes are passe...
I'm just shocked that I do so many more "gay" things now that I am in a comfortable place - in a loving relationship with John. I think he has really helped me be more comfortable in my own skin.
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