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**General Ludd** · July 25, 2003, 11:50

Why aren't you worried about the theme being demeaning, too?

**Asher** · July 25, 2003, 11:53

The word queer isn't demeaning to me, I think the show doesn't do much for the gay stereotype though.

I couldn't decorate to save my life, and I'm certainly not flaming.

**SlowwHand** · July 25, 2003, 11:55

I think most of the reality shows are odd.

**loinburger** · July 25, 2003, 11:55

I think that "queer" is the term being used by several gay-rights groups (or "queer-rights" groups), since it encompasses homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, etc. It's a broader umbrella than the term "gay."

**Q Classic** · July 25, 2003, 11:55

i think they're trying to do the same thing, in a sense, that some african americans have been doing to "retake" the word.

**Japher** · July 25, 2003, 11:57

I think the funnies part of the show is that they find the biggest slobs in the world to make over

The guy last night was a painter that wore only overalls, hadn't cut his hair (or shaved/trimmed) in 7 years... Not even I would go in there.

Why aren't you worried about the theme being demeaning, too?

That's a good question...

Me? No. I have no taste, if it wasn't for my wife I would still be wearing 5 different schemes of plaid every day

Yet, the whole show is based off of two stereotypes...

**loinburger** · July 25, 2003, 12:06

Ah, here is where I remember reading about the new meaning for the term "queer." Apparently the term can also be used to encompass those who are "questioning."

**DanS** · July 25, 2003, 12:07

It's about 5 gay guys (mostly flamers) who make over a straight guys home and look. They did a really good job at not going over board, in Ricky Lake-ish style, and stuck to the straight guys 'look', but 'straightened' it up without 'gayining' it up. Amesome show, made me laugh my butt off...

My friend doesn't have cable, and she luuuuvs the show, so she's made it known that she's visiting every week from now on to watch it.

I think it's really funny and a great spinoff from these type of shows on Home and Garden, etc., although I don't know if I'm in the target demographic. They keep advertising a new gay dating show during Queer Eye.

**Boris Godunov** · July 25, 2003, 12:13

The show produced Bravo's highest ratings ever, competing ably with the major networks.

My roommate Dan was a PA on the show, actually. He said it was a lot of fun to film it. The PAs did a birthday gag for the producer (who's also gay) wherein they did "Straight Eye for the Queer Guy." The PAs are all teamster types, so they did the same five categories, except with "straight" themes. Dan was in charge of food, so he discussed the 5 food groups: Beef, Chicken, Sausage, Chips and Beer.

**Japher** · July 25, 2003, 12:16

"Beef, Chicken, Sausage, Chips and Beer."

Yeah, that's about right

I actually have to make a zuccinni thingy tonight for my wife... Vegetables, yuk!

I would like to see the role reversal, that would be a riot.

**Buck Birdseed** · July 25, 2003, 15:09

The readoption of the word Queer by activistic parts of the homosexual community and the source of much of modern Queer Theory (big fashionable area of sociological/literture study at the moment) dates back to 1990 at least and the publication of the infamous Queer Nation Manifesto. Well worth reading, although the fury has somewhat abated since then.

**Makeo** · July 25, 2003, 15:44

haven't you guys ever heard the philosopher that is Homer Simpson speak????

'and thats another thing, thats our word (queer) for making fun of you. you can't use it yourselves....'

**Giancarlo** · July 25, 2003, 15:56

That show is stereotypical and stupid... I would never watch it... geez... it just ensures that many people would continue using stereotypes toward gay people... I don't even fit any of those damn stereotypes.

**Drake Tungsten** · July 25, 2003, 16:00

We all know you're queer, Fez. There's no need to turn into Señor Diversión to prove your gay credentials.

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