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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 21, 2011 18:45:25 GMT -5
Oh noes, you're killing us with all of these pics, Oh yeah, keep 'em coming, it's been great! Reihmer, your hot gifs made me look this up....
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 21, 2011 18:01:52 GMT -5
Yes to all you wrote, MWP, and I especially love this part. I had edited out of my already too-long essay something similar but not as well-articulated. I do think that it is a complete mindfuck to many men that women find Adam sexually attractive. Not only do they not understand, but many seem to find it somehow personally threatening. I really, truly do NOT get it, and would honestly love someone to figure this out. This isn't just about Adam, because the way that straight men feel about gay men explains a lot of things, from why straight PDs have sometimes been reluctant to embrace Adam's music to why hate crimes against gay men happen. I think the answer is rooted in the most basic of human drives/biology. We talk so much about societal attittudes and moving toward acceptance, but I also think something much more basic is involved here. I think the people who are scared of Adam are those that believe being gay is a choice and not the way you are born. Anyone with any common sense knows that it is not a choice. Unfortunately, there are millions of men and women (who indoctrinate their children) that are not smart enough to get the latest facts and findings regarding sexuality. There are religious people who will only believe what they think the Bible and/or their religion tells them. They refuse to accept any scientific truths. Adam appeals to straight men and women who understand that people are born with their sexuality. Who even thinks "gay" anymore about Adam. We are so enamoured with his talent and his charm, that is all we see. My husband loves Adam. I love Adam. Forty-six years of marriage tells me my husband isn't gay so there is no reason for him to fear Adam. I don't know what we are going to do with those people who are so blind. I try to be kind and understanding of them, but it is so hard. What an interesting discussion we have today. I'll throw some things into the table as well. First, Dicklin... His agenda was (and is) to keep his magazine in business, and he'll do whatever it takes. If I remember right, the magazine was not doing great financially; and suddendly Adam (who was selling like hot cakes at the time) was handed to him to salvage the day. He used Adam to get exposure, and it seems to have worked for him... No doubt in my mind he'll do it again, if needed, but the situation has changed. Adam has taken on a more (politically) active role in the media, and not only in GLBT issues, but in general: probably now is the time for Dicklin to "play nice" and show support? We shall see... Moving on... I agree with Murly about the misogyny; any personality trait that is tagged with feminity is perceived "weak" and "not favorable", regardless if you are a woman or a man. Of course anything you do not understand is frightening.... While I usually do not find beautiful men; Tommy, Tom Cruise, etc. sexually appealing to me, I find Adam VERY appealing.... LOL. I can understand this, because I feel I "know" him. Intelligence, charisma, sweetness, articulacy, etc. works for me in Adam's case the same way it would with anybody I meet in RL. The minute I laid eyes on him I was fairly certain he was gay, despite the fact that he did not display any "visible gay mannerisms", on the contrary, he looked very HBIC all the time... And his gayness is often so campy and OTT, it's hilarious. Generally, the same way we are born with our sexuality, we are born with certain personality traits. Say, somewhat effeminate traits in body-movement, gesturing style, and speech (lisp and tone) patterns are perceived as gay. BUT, as we do connect certain traits with "gay" or "lesbian", how much of these stereotypical characters are intrinsic and if some are emphasized by choice? If adopted, maybe to be able to better relate to "gay lifestyle" and to find partners? Again, if adopted, why take on something that can (possibly) raise negative response on others? We had an interesting discussion about this with my DH, who is in the opinion that these are completely adopted, both gay and lesbian who show these stereotypical traits do that on purpose. I tend to think that it's more of who you are and you can not switch it on/off as you please. I mean, I can lower my speaking voice and alter the pace for a while when giving a speech, but I would not speak the same way on a day to day basis. If anybody should find these categorizations offensive I apologize, but please believe me when I say I would like to learn from you who know more.
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 16, 2011 13:07:07 GMT -5
Remember this from Nova; from 1.35 to 1.50 re world peace; "Wouldn't it be nice if people would stop fighting and hating each other." He's such a sweetheart. Peace and love are never out of style.
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 22:12:04 GMT -5
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 21:48:42 GMT -5
Close-up on the necklace. Funny, I have one that's pretty similar; with a lot of chains & arrows. Mine's only silver & bronze... Tonight's look very rockstar. And the eye make-up is stunning. Hot boyz!
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 6:44:33 GMT -5
OK, I'm ded... hotness overload.... Thanks, Gelly, Reihmer and Lulu!
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 3:42:57 GMT -5
Yes, Catz, he is becoming iconic. I looooove the fact that the LGBT community is gradually starting to get him. Also, I would not worry about the wording in his speech... seemed "appropriate" for the occasion. LOL... Beaming with pride for Adam. By just being who he is, he is changing the world. It's an amazing thing to watch. Readon, I share your sentiments 100 %.
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 3:17:39 GMT -5
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 14, 2011 3:03:32 GMT -5
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Post by PostFestumPF on Aug 9, 2011 1:09:05 GMT -5
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! My gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? (Hamlet, V.i) Exactly what I thought, when I saw your screencaps yesterday!
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