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HBO too gay?
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:21 pm
Doesn't it seem like every time HBO has one of their own movies or shows, there's always a gay character? I just saw a preview of a movie they're doing with Julia Roberts and it's about a gay something-or-other.
I don't have a problem with gays. You do your thing, I'll do mine. But why do we have to have it shoved down our throat every day? By their own statistics gays make up 10% of the population yet they are represented close to 100% in Hollywood.
I think this can backfire to their cause because of "gay fatigue".
I had a guy who was doing some work for me. I knew he was gay but we never discussed it. First deadline came up and he told me he was going to miss it because of personal relationship problems with his gay lover. I don't care what the problem is. You missed a deadline. If you're going to miss it, just tell me. I don't need to know the gay reason for it.
Lastly can you even say all this without being called a homophobe? I doubt it.
I don't have a problem with gays. You do your thing, I'll do mine. But why do we have to have it shoved down our throat every day? By their own statistics gays make up 10% of the population yet they are represented close to 100% in Hollywood.
I think this can backfire to their cause because of "gay fatigue".
I had a guy who was doing some work for me. I knew he was gay but we never discussed it. First deadline came up and he told me he was going to miss it because of personal relationship problems with his gay lover. I don't care what the problem is. You missed a deadline. If you're going to miss it, just tell me. I don't need to know the gay reason for it.
Lastly can you even say all this without being called a homophobe? I doubt it.
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Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:22 pm to Charlestondawg
Don't see it as shoving it down your throat...
Modern family has a gay couple on it, and they're hilarious.
Modern family has a gay couple on it, and they're hilarious.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:27 pm to Charlestondawg
It does seem like they are forcing some kind of subliminal message. I think there is a point where it gets annoying. Because that specific couple (if we are talking about say a show like 6 feet under with Michael S.) is usually the one who is shown EVERY time as doing the most display of affection in whatever they are in.
It will eventually get to the point where the ratings drop. Nobody wants blatant, forced gay shite on a high budget production.
It will eventually get to the point where the ratings drop. Nobody wants blatant, forced gay shite on a high budget production.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:29 pm to Charlestondawg
People(for the most part) are getting over the stigma that gays are evil.
Feel free to stay behind with your "gays will burn in hell" sign.
Feel free to stay behind with your "gays will burn in hell" sign.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:30 pm to Charlestondawg
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Lastly can you even say all this without being called a homophobe? I doubt it.
Well the deadline part I understand, but the rest of the message clearly paints you as a homophobe. Typically, when someone says "I don't have a problem with gays", they usually do. If you didn't have a problem with gays it wouldn't make a difference or may not stand out as much as it does.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:30 pm to FourThreeForty
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It does seem like they are forcing some kind of subliminal message.
christ almighty
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:31 pm to Charlestondawg
HBO is bending you over and ramming the gay shite up your arse.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:31 pm to Charlestondawg
You know you can change the channel right?
If it was a problem with his wife you wouldn't be bothered?
Well if it walks like a duck...
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You missed a deadline. If you're going to miss it, just tell me. I don't need to know the gay reason for it.
If it was a problem with his wife you wouldn't be bothered?
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Lastly can you even say all this without being called a homophobe?
Well if it walks like a duck...
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:38 pm to FourThreeForty
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It does seem like they are forcing some kind of subliminal message. I think there is a point where it gets annoying. Because that specific couple (if we are talking about say a show like 6 feet under with Michael S.) is usually the one who is shown EVERY time as doing the most display of affection in whatever they are in.
To be fair, on Six Feet Under, Michael probably had the most stable love life.
I don't see it as shoving it down our throats as much as they're not very restrictive when it comes to violence, sexual behavior, etc. And for some shows, like Game of Thrones, those relationships already existed in the non-HBO source material. I also think people tend to hone in on the shows that show it while HBO has perfectly good shows that don't like True Detective, Boardwalk Empire, or Silicon Valley.
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It will eventually get to the point where the ratings drop. Nobody wants blatant, forced gay shite on a high budget production.
I'm pretty sure Game of Thrones hit piracy and viewing records this last weekend. HBO isn't going anywhere.
This post was edited on 4/17/14 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:38 pm to NorthReb
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Feel free to stay behind with your "gays will burn in hell" sign
This is the knee jerk reaction I expect whenever someone straight says something about gays.
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Typically, when someone says "I don't have a problem with gays", they usually do. If you didn't have a problem with gays it wouldn't make a difference or may not stand out as much as it
Another one. So I can't say anything about gays without having a problem with them? Are you the guy who says, "If you have a problem with Obama, you're a racist"?
The PC police is killing free speech in this country. You see willingness for dialogue as an attack.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:41 pm to Charlestondawg
Game of Thrones is a book first which is where the material is drawn from. So that isn't on HBO
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:41 pm to Charlestondawg
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The PC police is killing free speech in this country.
*sigh*
Free Speech refers to the government not arresting/punishing you for speech. The consequences of people's reactions to your speech isn't limiting your right to speech.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:41 pm to Charlestondawg
quote:sure, but when you say shite like
Lastly can you even say all this without being called a homophobe
quote:it really makes you seem like one
But why do we have to have it shoved down our throat every day? By their own statistics gays make up 10% of the population yet they are represented close to 100% in Hollywood
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:42 pm to Charlestondawg
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Another one. So I can't say anything about gays without having a problem with them? Are you the guy who says, "If you have a problem with Obama, you're a racist"? The PC police is killing free speech in this country. You see willingness for dialogue as an attack.
No not at all. Obama has given everyone enough reason to not like him. I didn't take it as an attack at all. I replied to your last question about your post making you seem like a homophobe. I was just conversing my opinion based on your post.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:43 pm to Duke
quote:it is sad that more people don't understand this shite.
Free Speech refers to the government not arresting/punishing you for speech. The consequences of people's reactions to your speech isn't limiting your right to speech.
Also he should be proud of his anti-A&M stance
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:43 pm to Charlestondawg
If anything, there is too much straight sex on HBO.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:44 pm to Charlestondawg
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Game of Thrones is a book first which is where the material is drawn from. So that isn't on HBO
The show is wildly popular on HBO. So yes, it's "on there".
But once again, it seems you have a little bit of tunnel vision. They have some very good shows (and always have) that doesn't have "100% homosexuals".
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:46 pm to NorthReb
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*sigh*
I was referring to the PC police. As in, you can't say anything that offends without being labeled a hater of some kind. That attitude stops dialogue and makes some people afraid if they bring up something not considered "pc" they will be frowned upon.
Which this clearly has.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:46 pm to Charlestondawg
Dear lord
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:48 pm to Charlestondawg
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The PC police is killing free speech in this country. You see willingness for dialogue as an attack.
Wait, so just because a larger majority disagree with your point of view your automatic response is to cry that they are killing your freedom of speech? It's called a rebuttal try having one.
The fact that you are to dumb to change the channel when viewing something you disagree with concerns me or could it be that the gay sex is so secretly appealing to you that you must continue to watch?
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