Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

[Catwoman]

I agree with Elspode. Although your 5-point Am-TV Guide To Life is quite sweet, I'm interested to know exactly what you get from these programs? How much do you take on board as valuable advice, and can you see through the Hollywood characateurs (sp?), drama and tat?

If it teaches people to be more accepting (of homosexuality etc) then brilliant. But if all it instills is a $ and fashion-framed perspective of love and life from Sex and the City's superficial characters and plots, it is slightly concerning.

[Elspode]

Originally Posted by Catwoman

If it teaches people to be more accepting (of homosexuality etc) then brilliant. But if all it instills is a $ and fashion-framed perspective of love and life from Sex and the City's superficial characters and plots, it is slightly concerning.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid that even the current "tolerance" for homosexuality on TV is nothing more than a, "Hey! Will and Grace is doing great! We've got to have some gay content, and quick, or we won't be trendy!" sort of thing.

There is no social consciousness involved, here. It *is* all about the $.

[Bullitt]

i agree w/ El on that. Our society as a whole is become MUCH more tolerant and open minded towards the gay populace, but TV and the media in general aren't trying to spread gay tolerance, they're just trying to get a quick buck off the "gay trend".

[Billy]

Originally Posted by Catwoman

I'm interested to know exactly what you get from these programs? How much do you take on board as valuable advice, and can you see through the Hollywood characateurs (sp?), drama and tat?

I learn some good life skills from them. I cannot find the source from Chinese books or TVs. I think I have no way to see all Hollywood programs and see them though. But I learn what is good for me.
Carson shows how to iron shirt in one show. Thom show hot to design house. ted show how to mix the cocktail. ect...