Cher
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Post by Cher on Jun 1, 2023 12:53:36 GMT -6
Happy Pride, All!  In honor of Pride, I thought I would note some of the biggest LBGTQIA pop culture moments, in my opinion.  The movie “Philadelphia.” I am old enough to remember the fear surrounding AIDS and the gay community. I saw Philadelphia in theaters and remember how moving it was for people. It felt like it humanized the illness and those that had it.  Rickie Vasquez God. My So-Called Life really captured so many of those tiny indescribable teen struggles that really were so big, didn’t they? While most of us were pinning over Jordan Catalano, Rickie was the gay best friend that so many gay men related to. Yes, he was the sidekick and fashionable. But he was more than that. He struggled with crushes on boys, being accepted by his family, even which bathroom to use. He wasn’t a gay caricature. He was a complex character, who was also gay.  Pedro Zamora Real World San Francisco was a lot of drama. But it also featured one of the first tv shows with a person living with AIDS. Pedro Zamora raised so much awareness to the illness.  Ellen Coming Out On Primetime TV If this wasn’t a monumental moment, I don’t know what was. I still remember it being talked about for weeks.  Brokeback Mountain Married men can be gay? Manly man can be gay? It seems so trite now, which speaks to how far we have come. Brokeback Mountain sparked a million conversations.  Laverne Cox Every part of her. Groundbreaking, talented, beautiful Laverne Cox.  Caitlyn Jenner Oh, Caitlyn. You fucking suck. But we were all rooting for you. And I can’t deny you were the moment at one time. What did I miss? |
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2023 13:01:07 GMT -6
I'd like to submit the following for consideration: Omar from The Wire proved that you can be the baddest outlaw *and* gay. It feels a little by the time Omar came along, the fact that he was a gay character is such a background fact that it's not the top thing remembered about him.  |
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Post by angelashly on Jun 1, 2023 13:02:08 GMT -6
Yes to Pedro
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Post by angelashly on Jun 1, 2023 13:04:16 GMT -6
I'd like to submit the following for consideration: Omar from The Wire proved that you can be the baddest outlaw *and* gay. It feels a little by the time Omar came along, the fact that he was a gay character is such a background fact that it's not the top thing remembered about him. Good call |
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Post by willow on Jun 1, 2023 13:27:20 GMT -6
I'd like to submit the following for consideration: Omar from The Wire proved that you can be the baddest outlaw *and* gay. It feels a little by the time Omar came along, the fact that he was a gay character is such a background fact that it's not the top thing remembered about him. Yessss one of the best tv characters of all time. |
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Post by willow on Jun 1, 2023 13:29:58 GMT -6
I was way too excited about Sandy's/Olivia Newton John's glow up into sex pot at the end of Grease to be straight, even as a 7 year old or whenever I watched that movie. She was for sure an awakening for me.
Well that and being way more attracted to all the female pop stars than any of my friends were.
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Post by willow on Jun 1, 2023 13:30:57 GMT -6
Will and Grace was pretty groundbreaking at the time, even with the stereotype characters.
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Post by downwarddog on Jun 1, 2023 13:31:00 GMT -6
Oh, this is so good, Cher, thank you. As the mom of a trans teen, I am up in my feelings today and I love this. And oh, Pedro. My little 15 year old self SOBBED when he died. |
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Post by Hotcoconuts82 on Jun 1, 2023 13:48:28 GMT -6
Will and Grace was pretty groundbreaking at the time, even with the stereotype characters. Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? |
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Post by angelashly on Jun 1, 2023 13:49:11 GMT -6
Oh, this is so good, Cher, thank you. As the mom of a trans teen, I am up in my feelings today and I love this. And oh, Pedro. My little 15 year old self SOBBED when he died. I’m glad we can provide a safe space for you. |
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Post by angelashly on Jun 1, 2023 13:50:54 GMT -6
Will and Grace was pretty groundbreaking at the time, even with the stereotype characters. Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? I know All my children may have had the first daytime one. Friends had the first lesbian wedding on tv but I can’t remember if they showed the kiss |
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Post by Cher on Jun 1, 2023 14:31:21 GMT -6
May 10, 2023
The marijuana feline can say she wants to retire, but she loves drugs way too much and would be broke in a year. Also, she wants to start a cult and needs way more followers to do so.
Doja Cat
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Post by pitchslap on Jun 1, 2023 14:37:46 GMT -6
Will and Grace was pretty groundbreaking at the time, even with the stereotype characters. Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? Didn't Jack kiss Will (or the other way around) in front of Al Roker on the Today Show? |
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Post by willow on Jun 1, 2023 14:37:54 GMT -6
Will and Grace was pretty groundbreaking at the time, even with the stereotype characters. Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? Yes I believe so. First primetime network same sex kiss. Between Jack and Will lol. |
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Post by willow on Jun 1, 2023 14:38:38 GMT -6
Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? Didn't Jack kiss Will (or the other way around) in front of Al Roker on the Today Show? Will kissed Jack. And yes it was to protest a TV show pulling a kiss between two gay characters. I may have seen this show more than a few times all the way through lol. |
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Post by gingy on Jun 1, 2023 14:42:03 GMT -6
May 10, 2023 The marijuana feline can say she wants to retire, but she loves drugs way too much and would be broke in a year. Also, she wants to start a cult and needs way more followers to do so. Doja Cat How does one decide to start a cult? |
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Post by Sweetjane on Jun 1, 2023 15:00:49 GMT -6
Yes! Didn't they have the first same sex kiss on network tv? I know All my children may have had the first daytime one. Friends had the first lesbian wedding on tv but I can’t remember if they showed the kiss Yeah, wasn't it SMG as half of the couple on AMC? I think it was her breakout role. |
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Post by jorkzy on Jun 1, 2023 16:16:35 GMT -6
May 10, 2023 The marijuana feline can say she wants to retire, but she loves drugs way too much and would be broke in a year. Also, she wants to start a cult and needs way more followers to do so. Doja Cat How does one decide to start a cult?  |
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Post by microworm on Jun 1, 2023 17:42:47 GMT -6
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Post by microworm on Jun 1, 2023 17:44:14 GMT -6
But seriously hi guys! Work and life has been kicking my ass but now that there is a new thread, I'm gonna try to keep up and participate.
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Post by microworm on Jun 1, 2023 17:44:25 GMT -6
I assume Armie Hammer and Danny Masterson have been discussed?
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Jun 1, 2023 17:48:43 GMT -6
I know All my children may have had the first daytime one. Friends had the first lesbian wedding on tv but I can’t remember if they showed the kiss Yeah, wasn't it SMG as half of the couple on AMC? I think it was her breakout role. Right character (Bianca) but a different actress (Eden Riegal) was playing her at the time. In addition to the Will and Jack kiss, the year 2000 also featured a steamy kiss with Dawson’s Creek’s Jack and Ethan. |
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Cher
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Post by Cher on Jun 1, 2023 18:39:12 GMT -6
May 10, 2023
With all of the powers of attorney she has signed and having to live off allowances provided to her by others, there is not much freedom this A list singer really has. Also, she is worth way more dead than alive. The life insurance policies taken out on her are worth ten times what she is.
Britney Spears
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Post by bazi on Jun 1, 2023 20:31:49 GMT -6
I don’t know why, but Tarek staring at an empty changing pad is cracking me up http://instagram.com/p/Cs9-5gUJjyK Also, both Heather and Christina are launching real estate #bossbabe ventures. |
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Post by willow on Jun 2, 2023 5:49:42 GMT -6
I cannot think of something I would have wanted to wear less at 4 months PP than fishnet leggings but I guess it takes all kinds of kinds right?
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Post by Sweetjane on Jun 2, 2023 5:56:10 GMT -6
I cannot think of something I would have wanted to wear less at 4 months PP than fishnet leggings but I guess it takes all kinds of kinds right? I agree, but you noticed and that what she wants🤑 |
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Jun 2, 2023 6:04:12 GMT -6
eww to the those leggings.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jun 2, 2023 6:39:47 GMT -6
But seriously hi guys! Work and life has been kicking my ass but now that there is a new thread, I'm gonna try to keep up and participate.  |
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Post by microworm on Jun 2, 2023 7:16:09 GMT -6
But seriously hi guys! Work and life has been kicking my ass but now that there is a new thread, I'm gonna try to keep up and participate. Bitttccchhh |
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Post by angelashly on Jun 2, 2023 7:16:13 GMT -6
I know All my children may have had the first daytime one. Friends had the first lesbian wedding on tv but I can’t remember if they showed the kiss Yeah, wasn't it SMG as half of the couple on AMC? I think it was her breakout role. Yes! As Bianca daughter of the great Susan Lucci |
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