Are the TRS guys gay?

[wideawakewesley]

No, they're not and seriously, why does it matter if they are or not?

Right, now that's out of the way, the rest of the forum might be interested by some of the comments on the Digg entry for last week's episode that was the motivation for my comment above.

http://digg.com/videos/comedy/The_Totally_Rad_Show_Episode_29_Epicalf

Wes

p.s. This broadcast was brought to you by the letters G...A...and...Y.

[jivetrky]

Well Alex and Dan are confirmed to have a girl friend and Jeff always talks about wanting to have one, so it seems to me that the only people that would think they are gay would be people that do not watch the show (read ignorant people :)).

[gi_josh]

Digg users continue to get more and more stupid. They are beginning to have more and more in common with youtube commenters *shudder*

That being said, You are completely right Wes, they aren't gay, but who cares if they are?

[jivetrky]

Digg users continue to get more and more stupid. They are beginning to have more and more in common with youtube commenters *shudder*

That being said, You are completely right Wes, they aren't gay, but who cares if they are?

I honestly don't see the gay thing. They act like normal dudes to me. What, just because they can express how a movie makes them FEEL makes them gay? I really think that a person that thinks this has some personal issues with homosexuality that they need to work out for themselves.
Oh and yeah....why would we care if they were?

And I agree about the digg comments seeming more and more like youtubers.

[masherscf]

I think seeing public displays of affection between heterosexual men is quite refreshing. Imagine the homo-phobic knee jerk reaction that other podcasts hosts could have issued. Indeed, this display would have been even better if there wasn't a even a thread on the forums about it. But, in this world, such a thing is thread worthy.

[geekluv]

Moral of the story - don't read the comments on Digg!! I saw them too, rolled my eyes, confirmed my disdain for most of society, and moved on :p

[deegraww]

Man I'm glad I come hear to fill time between calls instead of digg. That's just some stupid stuff. Like everyone else above said who cares if they are (although we know they aren't) but what does that have to do with the price of eggs in china?

even if the guys are named Gary and the "r" is silent I would still watch the show it would just say it was "Fabulous" instead of totally rad.

[masherscf]

Moral of the story - don't read the comments on Digg!! I saw them too, rolled my eyes, confirmed my disdain for most of society, and moved on :p

No kidding! Some of those guys on digg wouldn't know gay unless it was [insert explitive here]...

[deegraww]

No kidding! Some of those guys on digg wouldn't know gay unless it was [insert explitive here]...

poking them in the pooper?

[masherscf]

poking them in the pooper?

Geez, is that what it was?

[tokenuser]

No kidding! Some of those guys on digg wouldn't know gay unless it was [insert explitive here]...... someone colour coordinating wallpaper, drapes, and bedding with a sassy retro leopard print sofa.

[masherscf]

... someone colour coordinating wallpaper, drapes, and bedding with a sassy retro leopard print sofa.


You've been watching "The Learning Channel" again.

[deegraww]

You've been watching "The Learning Channel" again.

either that or Queer Eye reruns.

[wizmaster]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4890/1173973822460sv4.jpg

Digg comments == Youtube comments AFAIC.

[eddielee]

Obviously the TRS guys aren't gay. Even if they were, I'd still watch.

[maynza]

I have my suspicions, but it totally has no effect on the show. I love this show and just like deegraw said even if it was the "Totally Fabulous Show" I would still watch it.

[serenity]

I think it would be nice for one of the boys to be gay (I loves me some gay men!) but my gaydar is extremely accurate so I know it ain't so.

<3

[blazes816]

I wouldn't watch TRS if they were gay.


Does that sound f*cked up to anyone but me?

[roomforpanic]

I have my suspicions, but it totally has no effect on the show. I love this show and just like deegraw said even if it was the "Totally Fabulous Show" I would still watch it.

I dunno, homosexuality aside, "The Totally Fabulous Show" just doesn't have the same ring as "The Totally Rad Show."

[masherscf]

I wouldn't watch TRS if they were gay.


Does that sound f*cked up to anyone but me?

As you say, your statement is pretty f*ed up.


Their sexuality has absolutely no bearing on any aspect of the podcast. Saying that you would stop watching a podcast, that you otherwise enjoyed, on that basis alone is frighteningly closed-minded.

[heyseuss]

They all have, or have had beautiful girlfriends that anyone would be lucky to have. The ppl that are confused about this, and couldn't tell, were confused about hetero and homosexuality in the first place. I wonder if they'd be this concerned and accusing if it were Sarah Lane, Jessica Corbin and Morgan Webb. .. .. kinda wish I hadn't thought of that now.


NOT THAT IT MATTERS

[filch]

Wow..... affectionate guy friends. Must be gay friends!! Seriously, it all goes back to he who protests too much...... All I have to say is that I feel fortunate to have great close friends that I can hug and show genuine companionship. I think everyone would be in happier place if they'd drop the uber Machoism and allow themselves to be openly expressive of their emotions.

The TRS guys are fortunate to have as close a relationship as they do.



edit *changed masochism to machoism, quite different.....

[filch]

As you say, your statement is pretty f*ed up.


Their sexuality has absolutely no bearing on any aspect of the podcast. Saying that you would stop watching a podcast, that you otherwise enjoyed, on that basis alone is frighteningly closed-minded.

Agreed, you nailed it. There's not much more I can add to your comment other than to reaffirm it.

[mebe]

some of you make me sad...people in general I guess

[gi_josh]

I think Badger should guest host on TRS, haha.

[oliviakay]

the title of this thread makes me lawl.

[satori]

I can't believe this thread.

[jc-magnus]

The fact that this thread has reached 3 pages is unbelievable.

[crescentfresh]

I know this is a stupid subject, I overwhelmingly dissaprove of the homophobia evident in the those Digg posts, I'm bi, and many of my friends and exes are gay/bi as well. That all being said I have tried to introduce TRS to a few people (4 in total) that I know enjoy shows in this genre but hadn't even heard of Rev3 before. All four of them wound up asking me if the hosts were gay (one of them, a gay male, within minutes of the show starting). All were just curious to know which led me to finding this old post just to see if anyone else had picked up that vibe. Just wanted to throw in my two cents about some non-Diggtrolls who's gaydars were activated by the guys. FWIW my friend Jason is now in love with Dan and watches the show every week. Still he refuses to believe that Jeff is not at least bi.

Does it matter in the least if any of them are gay/bi, not to me at all. But some folks are just innocently curious.

[tokenuser]

But some folks are just innocently curious.Folks can remain innocently curious. Noone cares.

The best quote in that entire Digg comment thread is this oneTime to grow up kids. Not trying to act like a tough guy at all times does not equal gay. You have to wonder why some people have to try so hard to "prove" they aren't gay. Those of us who know we aren't gay simply don't have sex with dudes; all the affectations, ridiculous behavior, and calling "gay" at everything that doesn't conform to these things really does less for you than you may think. Get a fucking clue douche bags.

Can I lock this thread now?

[dolson]

Well, I told Jeff I loved him, and he said he loved me too... But that doesn't really mean anything.

(I don't believe him anyhow. He still hasn't accepted my friend request on Facebook or PSN. :()

[esophagus]

I know this is a stupid subject, I overwhelmingly dissaprove of the homophobia evident in the those Digg posts, I'm bi, and many of my friends and exes are gay/bi as well. That all being said I have tried to introduce TRS to a few people (4 in total) that I know enjoy shows in this genre but hadn't even heard of Rev3 before. All four of them wound up asking me if the hosts were gay (one of them, a gay male, within minutes of the show starting). All were just curious to know which led me to finding this old post just to see if anyone else had picked up that vibe. Just wanted to throw in my two cents about some non-Diggtrolls who's gaydars were activated by the guys. FWIW my friend Jason is now in love with Dan and watches the show every week. Still he refuses to believe that Jeff is not at least bi.

Does it matter in the least if any of them are gay/bi, not to me at all. But some folks are just innocently curious.
This seems to be a fun bi-product of boys dating boys. ;)

[iccanui]

Just a thought....

Dont bump this thread.

Just some dude saying some stuff is all.

[nshady]

One can dream...

[senoj1]

this entire thread reminds me of Seinfeld. (the real greatest show ever)

[bcool]

gay? no. heterosexual life parters? possibly.

[santanagirl]

Very Entertaining thread, Ya'll!
Are we equating sensitivity to homosexuality, here?
Gay? These three? HaHa! Not so much. :p

[godmode]

this thread is gay
heyy-ooo

wow this thread is old.
I wish we could "sage" posts.

[nshady]

gay? no. heterosexual life parters? possibly.

**sings**

It's guy love between three guys.

[fashiondr]

**sings**

It's guy love between three guys.

I believe it's called a "Bromance"

[lavahot]

To paraphrase the Scrubs Musical, "It's guy love, between four guys..."

[nshady]

**sings**

It's guy love between three guys.

To paraphrase the Scrubs Musical, "It's guy love, between four guys..."

Good reference.

[heyseuss]

Good reference.

We all got your back nshady.




well not literally.

[gwyidion]

Watch the show and never even thought about it until now, and to be honest I don't care so let's all move on.

[gonzooo]

The people who say the guys definitely aren't gay are as ridiculous as the ones who think they are. Point is, what's ridiculous is the speculation at all, whether you think one thing about it or another.

Like so many have said before me: It's not really important, is it?

[diane]

The people who say the guys definitely aren't gay are as ridiculous as the ones who think they are. Point is, what's ridiculous is the speculation at all, whether you think one thing about it or another.

Like so many have said before me: It's not really important, is it?

Well, I think it is safe to assume that 3 of the guys are straight. 2 speak regularly of their long term girlfriends and the other made a plea for single girls to contact him early in the TRS life span. Only one has not made any references on the podcast.

Where it might be seen as important would be by straight women, gay men or bi individuals who think they are hot. And even then, since it would be a crush/fantasy situation, that isn't even that important.

Where I do think it is important is simply that you really don't see the warmth they have for each other on TV without the characters being gay. You do have some exceptions, such as on Scrubs, but over all, male friends always seem to have a distance or competition between them, even when related. So the fact that people ask, and more importantly the answer being no, does do some good. The warmth is the reason why I love that Anakin loves the show. I want him to see healthy, non-competitive male relationships that don't have the people as gay, weak or losers. I wouldn't care if they were gay, but it does help in the role model aspect. Frankly, he has plenty of warm, gay role models in the family and extended family, but straight males being warm towards each other and not related, that is a bit more rare.

But I also live in the Mid West, so that could be part of the problem.

[masherscf]

The more I think about it, the more I understand that the Digg comment was not at all referencing the sexual preference of the guys. But, exactly how freely they express their affection for each other.

That is, I doubt the commenter even realized the sexual inference theat comment contained. This is typical of the juvenile internet commenter that often uses terms like "gay" or "retarded" as pejorative.

In this case, the commenter was using the term "gay" to comment on how the guys don't conform to the Puritan ideal that a man must act with stoicism. nevertheless, the comment lacks the eloquence to make is point in more precise manner.

[rabidbadger]

I believe it's called a "Bromance"

never heard that term before. Love it! stealing it if it's original.. co-opting it if it's not. :D

[krypt]

pretty sneaky sis.

[gi_josh]

never heard that term before. Love it! stealing it if it's original.. co-opting it if it's not. :D

Geez....you wanna know somebody who is gay :)

[rabidbadger]

sorry.. was confused. edit

[rabidbadger]

but back on topic... Are the TRS guys gay?

Are they left handed? Red headed but dye or shave? Prefer brunettes to blondes? Eat their dessert with the salad fork? Brush their bottom teeth first? Or their top teeth? Do they pull their pants on left leg first or right? Pick their nose in the car with their index finger or their pinky? What else you need to know?

[nshady]

Sing in the car or the shower? I do.

[rabidbadger]

xvid or it never happened, haha

[esophagus]

Eat their dessert with the salad fork?Only gay people eat dessert with salad forks. So yes, I would like to know that. :rolleyes:

[dolson]

http://rivironline.com/misc/tgb.jpg

[heyseuss]

http://rivironline.com/misc/tgb.jpg

Cus only gay people donate money to charity ? Oh wait, no, that's only celebs that donate . ... so celebs are gay ? Aww, this is hard.

But seriously, where did you get the freezeframe, because there is some serious Geekdrome jonesing going on in here.

[fashiondr]

never heard that term before. Love it! stealing it if it's original.. co-opting it if it's not. :D

A friend of mine said that about a couple of other friends of ours who share a house together. Not sure where he got it from but you're welcome to it, this was the first chance I got to break it out.

[johnnysix]

I believe it's called a "Bromance"

The 1Up guys use this term all the time in reference to the Sports Anomaly podcast crew.

[lavahot]

Is it possible to have a "bromance" with a gay guy?

[masherscf]

Is it possible to have a "bromance" with a gay guy?

I would say yes. My best friend is my office-mate from grad school who is a woman. You can be attracted to someone sexually and not have a sexual relationship for all sorts of availability issues. The little-guy in your pants has no memory and no conscience and shouldn't be consulted in long-term friendship matters.

[themick171]

what the f is this thread for who cares even if they were. Not me I have better things to be thinking of. Too many stereotypical Americans (not saying all) seem fixated over questions of sexuality, religion, race. Please shut up about this.

[esophagus]

what the f is this thread for who cares even if they were. Not me I have better things to be thinking of. Too many stereotypical Americans (not saying all) seem fixated over questions of sexuality, religion, race. Please shut up about this.Did you read the thread? That's basically what everyone said. No one is really debating whether they are gay or not anymore.

[masherscf]

Did you read the thread? That's basically what everyone said. No one is really debating whether they are gay or not anymore.


Yeh, we're much more meta than that. We're debating on why someone would comment that three guys are gay when it so obviously is irrelevant.

[blazes816]

I wouldn't watch TRS if they were gay.


Does that sound f*cked up to anyone but me?

I completely forgot I posted in this thread, and thought I'd mention that it was a completely satirical post and I don't feel that way at all, just in case anyone thought otherwise.