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July 16, 2003
riveted
Riveted. Rarely can you say this about me and television together. But last night I couldn't stop watching Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Bravo, the gay cable channel that won't say so has brought us pure fun in the form of a gay SpiceGirly superhero group that comes to save the day for drab straight men in peril. First there's hunky Kyan, or Spa Spice as I will call him. He's in charge of hair care and general exfoliation. Then there's Deadpan Ted, or Syrah Spice. He's tasked with flavoring dinner parties, selection of wines and finger food. My favorite is Carson, who is the show's quality queerness assurance specialist. He's the one with all the witty comments as he goes through the hapless het's wardrobe. I was rolling on the floor when he declared "Tragedikistan!" upon first entering one breeder's home. We'll call her Flamey Spice. I identify most with Jai (Society Spice), who's the cultural attaché of the group. He makes sure the madeover man can schmooze with the best of them, deflect conversational blows, and to get what needs to be had out of any situation. Finally, we have Thom, or Serious Spice. He completes the home, puts color to the walls, and otherwise finishes off the rest of the home.
The show was catty without being patronizing, and there were no grey areas in most cases with the target males in need. They needed help, and the Fab Five were just the men to do it. At the end of the show, there are even useful tips for those of us who still need help in a few areas. Much fun, guaranteed, and Jimbo predicts this is the next Must See show for the gurls.
But does it set us back with a set stereotype that all gays are somehow more culturally advanced? I'm confident that this will not be so, as I am an out gay man who directly challenges that stereotype with my crippled sense of L.L.Bean style, average wardrobe and frequent inappropriate comments in social settings.
The other day we recieved a little box tied up with a bow. It was Maddie the kitty's remains. I didn't know they delivered the ashes after putting said kitty to sleep.
Last night I went out to Cobalt to meet up with a friend for his exes' birthday party. Turns out said ex was/is a frequent shower stalker, but I don't know if that's the reason they broke up. Anyway, funny how small this town is getting. The combination of having to shout and the smoke made my time there limited, however.
I did meet some new people, and Gurl woulda been aghast again at how little time it took to start chatting. Walk up to the bar, I look at him, he looks at me. Arm hair: dense. Chest hair: yep. Facial hair: stubbly and dense. Schnoz: -alicious. Hello! We chatted until my buddy arrived, and I want him to dial the number that I gave him.
Tonight I go up to placid Takoma Park for some Dreamy Time with Ron. Haven't seen him in a while as I warned him away from my predictable grumpy self during my surgery. It will be good to see him again.
This afternoon is my post-op with the doctor. Considering tonight's dinner date with Ron, Confucius ask: When can I give blowjobs again? More news at 11.
Posted by jimbo at July 16, 2003 10:43 AM
Comments
OMG I can't believe I missed that. I was going to set my Tivo and I forgot!
Posted by: Scott at July 16, 2003 11:20 AM
This is quite possibly the best new television series ever.
Posted by: scott d. at July 16, 2003 12:58 PM
I think the show is going to perpetuate the stereotype that all homosexual men have some genetic code for superior fashion and designer tastes.
Among other stereotypes to numerous to mention.
I do not plan on watching that show. I am gonna stick with "The Future is Wild" on Animal Planet
Posted by: Dax at July 16, 2003 2:00 PM
I'm not altogether sure I want the straight & the uncouth to have unfettered access to many of our trade secrets...
I mean - why help them - when they owe us?
Posted by: sean at July 17, 2003 8:30 AM
My Tivo is set to record this tonight, everyone I know on the planet has seen it and tells me how good it is. Now we will see if it lives up to all the hype.
Posted by: Scott at July 17, 2003 1:51 PM
It was great, wasn't it??
I'm so hooked after 1 show -
and how cute (in a totally straight way) did they make that guy??
He's a million miles ahead of his old self, but without being made into someone he's not -
a delicate balance artfully struck by the fab 5, with, of course, some great comments from Flaming Spice (I think there was a car accident, because I see skid marks!).
Posted by: Rob at July 17, 2003 2:16 PM