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'True Blood' too gay? Zap2it readers respond
Last week, Philadelphia Eagles player, Todd Herremans, had gotten in some trouble with fans and team management after he tweeted his annoyance at "True Blood's" "barrage of homosexuality."
We could have never predicted that Rolling Stone would unveil a racy new cover featuring Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer entwined with each other and nude soon after. And in the article, creator Alan Ball said that sexually anything goes with his vampires. Also, "90210's" Michael Steger appears in Sunday's (August 22) episode to add a new romantic interest for Denis O'Hare's vampire king character.
At any rate, after Herremans apologized, we asked our readers if it's possible to be a fan of the show and anti-gay. You responded in droves.
Here are some of the comments that caught our eye:
Note: Some comments below have been shortened.
No, you can't be a Truebie and anti-gay
Michael: "No I do not believe it is possible to be both homophobic and a fan of the show... Going back to Todd Herremans comment on twitter, it just goes to show that watching 'True Blood' does take an open mind, homophobes will get very uncomfortable because of there ignorance and intolerance."
TrueBloodLover: "I think that if someone is anti-gay, they shouldn't have the audacity to complain about 'True Blood.' It's a fantastic show, NOT intended to be exactly like the books (that would be boring) and if people are uncomfortable with what's covered in the show, they should stop watching."
Yes, you can be a Truebie and anti-gay
Luee: "I like the show the way it is and personally Alan has to just make sure he can give us another great finale and I am sure any folks who are uncomfortable about the gay characters will overlook the "discomfort." Does this mean I am pro-gay-marriage? No, I am not. But does this make me 'homophobic' or bigoted? No I am not. Am I a big fan of TB? One of the biggest."
CLB: "Yes, I suppose it is possible as I am still watching but using the fast-forward button more and more as the shows morphs into nothing but a gay porn fest."
Still a fan, but losing patience:
Rin: "I think you can be both but not really. I think the show has gone a little overboard with the homosexual storylines because in some instances they are pointless and obviously just added fluff on this show. I really wish Ball would stick to the books and how the characters are because there are plenty homosexual, bisexual characters without his add-ons that slow the story to a halt."
Lenie 321: "Love the show but hate the gay stuff. Whenever there is any gay sex scenes (which is often) I switch channels for a minute or two... As a straight man it is hard for me to watch a male sex scene. It repulses me. I will never be comfortable watching stuff like that. Don't know how better to say it. Love the show but if it continues down this path, may find something else to watch on Sundays."
Zappers, which category do you fall in?
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Wow. Some people change the channel to avoid homosexual scenes but don't change the channel for people dying and exploding? No issues with that? No issue with the heterosexual sex on 99.99% of other shows? None? Ok. Gotcha. How dare someone show 2 men together for 6 seconds!!! (That is sarcasm for those that are challenged that way.)
I don't remember any gay sex scenes, only insinuating. there were no thrust's of passion.
I always get a kick out of it when someone says they're against gay marriage but aren't bigoted. That's like saying you're against interracial marriage but aren't a racist.
Are there gay Vampires? What body part do they suck blood from? I guess "Showtime" will give us the next big Gay Vampire show......or not. Message to GLAAD, SHUT UP!!
Alex proves more and more what an intolerant bigot he is with every comment. I'm with Richard 100%. The only gay scenes on ANY show are kissing scenes that last no more than 15 seconds. And these bigots what to complain because one show out of the umpteen hundreds actually has gay scenes? Get the hell over it and watch something else.
Six Feet Under had multiple gay scenes... if not more....
I like turtles
So angry sex in which a vamp twists someone's head 180 degrees in the middle of angry sex? Fine. Vampires having crazy sex that verges on rape with humans? Fine. A young couple having drug-induced sex while the vampire they drink from lies tied up, bleeding, nearby? Fine. A young woman who is kidnapped, raped, and held captive for days before she beats in her captor's skull? Just fine. But God Forbid we have any scenes where two men in love actually kiss. You people (the ones in the latter categories) are hypocritical and apparently watching a different show than the rest of us. Keep watching, because Alan Ball will keep making incredible programming that is unafraid of weak-minded individuals like you.
My favorite part of it all is these idiots watch a show with gay characters and then act surprised when they kiss. Exactly how stupid do you have to be to not understand that kissing, and *gasp* maybe more will probably happen at some point when two gay characters are involved? Use your tiny, prehistoric brain. If you can figure out how.
And a congratulations to you, Alex, for being both our first bigoted poster of the day and our most incomprehensible. Your prize: the realization that gays shown on TV are only going to get more frequent. Enjoy.