Reality goes gay
"A dating reality show that's a cross between 'Queer as Folk' and 'Joe Millionaire' is coming to Bravo this summer. 'Boy Meets Boy' features a gay man who'll choose a mate from a pool of 15 guys. The 'Joe Millionaire'-type hitch? Some of the suitors aren't gay. They were paid by the producers to pretend to be gay. The guys will go out on dates during the show – but only kissing is allowed. Nothing more. The co-creator says it will be 'truly groundbreaking television.'" [A P Newswire, 5/27/03]
'Trading Orifices'
'The Hole'
'Temptation Bi-Land'
'Are You Gay?'
'Who Wants To Be The Dehumanized Plaything Of A Closeted Millionaire?'
Feel free to add your own.
Also coming to Bravo this summer, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: "This new series coming to Bravo is looking for straight guys, both single and married, of all ages and backgrounds to help become more stylish, more cultural and more desireable straight men."
What's next -- Straight Eye for the Gay Guy? 'This new series coming to exploitative, stereotype-propagating Bravo is looking for flaming queens, both single and in open relationships, of all ages and backgrounds to help become more masculine, more gender-specific and more socially conformist men. Homosexuals with identities outside of their sexuality need not apply!'
***PS I sent an email to Bravo, explicating my disgust. Since they most likely will be visiting this site, I urge you all to post any reactions or comments you have regarding these programs. Go ahead -- let loose!