babynoz said:

TonyVanDam said:

Are you sure about THAT^?!? The word is still out about Tyler being bi on a down low.

Hi Tony!

I don't know which way Tyler swings but it was funny watching him drool over Janet Jackson's booty when they were doing those premiers and interviews together.

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TonyVanDam said:

babynoz said:

Hi Tony!

I don't know which way Tyler swings but it was funny watching him drool over Janet Jackson's booty when they were doing those premiers and interviews together.

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what's amazing is after all his father did to him, he still takes care of that mofo.. got him living in a mansion and sends him a montly check

banks said:

what's amazing is after all his father did to him, he still takes care of that mofo.. got him living in a mansion and sends him a montly check

That goes to Tylers credit, plus shows his Dad who the bigger man is. I admire him for doing it. It's not that he's showing his Dad any love, he's just doing it because he's got BANK like that (...and probably rubbing it in Dad's face). I bet one thing for sure: Dad knows who's in control these days! Dad knows who's BOSS.

What a evil-freak his Dad was anyway; staring at him through holes in the door and shit. Honestly speaking, Tylers Dad wasn't/isn't a whole lot different than mine. Though it was my older brother that caught most of the grief.

SCNDLS said:

This is a general discussion forum and if there's room for threads about floaters in toilets, fisting horses, and fucking dogs then I don't see what the big fucking deal is about a lil gossip. It's comical how some of ya'll pick and choose when you're gonna put on your sensitive sweater and be righteously indignant about someone's post or thread but you're right at home on a thread about something classy and meaningful like someone sodomizing a dog. Classic!

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

He made it clear that he was not sexually abused by his father. He was sexually molested by three men (one a preacher at his church gave him head in the church, sound familiar?) and a woman. What bugged me about when he would describe these episodes was when he kept saying "my body betrayed me by getting an erection" as if he was trying to excuse/explain why he'd respond to another man. Just seemed unnecessary, especially if you were a child who was oblivious to what sex is. That's why stuff like this seems calculated to me. Either tell it all in plain language or keep this type of shit between you and your therapist.

SCNDLS said:

This is a general discussion forum and if there's room for threads about floaters in toilets, fisting horses, and fucking dogs then I don't see what the big fucking deal is about a lil gossip. It's comical how some of ya'll pick and choose when you're gonna put on your sensitive sweater and be righteously indignant about someone's post or thread but you're right at home on a thread about something classy and meaningful like someone sodomizing a dog. Classic!

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SCNDLS said:

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

He made it clear that he was not sexually abused by his father. He was sexually molested by three men (one a preacher at his church gave him head in the church, sound familiar?) and a woman. What bugged me about when he would describe these episodes was when he kept saying "my body betrayed me by getting an erection" as if he was trying to excuse/explain why he'd respond to another man. Just seemed unnecessary, especially if you were a child who was oblivious to what sex is. That's why stuff like this seems calculated to me. Either tell it all in plain language or keep this type of shit between you and your therapist.

That experience seems to still have him questioning his own sexuality, as though he's still battling it. I truly hope he finds the peace he's looking for regarding that part of his life. Sad, the sexual abuse he had to go through in his life. In any case, although I don't care for some of Tyler's movies, I applaud and resepect him for his accomplishments in getting to the place he is now with his life.

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Oh my LORD, his story is so jacked up...he had that Color Purple/Precious kind of upbringing in Louisiana...girl try to find the interview online; it's a damn miracle that Tyler didn't turn out to be a serial killer or a drug addict or something other than what he's made for himself. I don't know how he survived, and as a flawed Christian myself, I certainly don't know how he was able to forgive(that's one of my character flaws) . Ain't nothing but God's GRACE that kept that man here and probably out of a jail or mental asylum..his father sounds like he would do very well in a nuthouse, however...

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Ottensen said:

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Oh my LORD, his story is so jacked up...he had that Color Purple/Precious kind of upbringing in Louisiana...girl try to find the interview online; it's a damn miracle that Tyler didn't turn out to be a serial killer or a drug addict or something other than what he's made for himself. I don't know how he survived, and as a flawed Christian myself, I certainly don't know how he was able to forgive(that's one of my . Ain't nothing but God's GRACE that kept that man here and probably out of a jail or mental asylum..his father sounds like he would do very well in a nuthouse, however...

I hear you. It is amazing he survived that experience as a child. I look at how successful he is and I have to give him respect, for surviving his past and not allowing that to let get in the way of his dream. I know a lot of people criticize his films, and there's a few of his plays I didn't care for, but I respect him for not allowing anyone's negative criticism of him, put a dent in his life or stop him from his accomplishments.

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Do you know if the discussion was around his sexual orientation -- or was the topic abuse?

I love TP. Like they say, success is the BEST revenge and he's got it in spades!!

Kudos 2 him for having the courage 2 air out his personal business like that. It just may help a lot of other men for sure.

He's a betta christian than I will ever be, cause I don't know if I could forgive the shit his daddy put him through, nor the other mofos that abused him.

SCNDLS said:

sosgemini said:

Oprah should be ashamed of herself for this ish! What's up with all the coded language? He experimented with something or another in his twenties which I guess means he dated men but realized it wasn't for him but the statement was soo darn cryptic I got lost in the conversation.

I caught that shit too. If it was anybody else, the journalist/sensationalist in her woulda busted that wide open. It's alright tho we know what's up.

Goes to show you how much of a genius interviewer that woman is

I haven't watched the interview yet so I can't comment, but I wouldn't be surprised if what you & sos said, Harpo knows how to manipulate an audience.

SCNDLS said:

TD3 said:

I saw Mr. Perry's interview with Ms. Winfrey, tragic. Even so, why would anyone be surprised if Mr. Perry had issues about who he was or his sexuality? The man was robbed of one of the most precious acts that's an expression of intimacy, love, lust, and pleasure. I really don't understand why he had to "admit" to anything. He's suspect I guess because he didn't tell you what you wanted to hear, your narrative. What if Mr. Perry had admitted he had slept with men? Tell me, what do you gain?

I'm not surprised that he has issues at all after all that abuse and I don't really care one way or another whether he's gay or not. BUT he's a public figure who is offering this information of his own free will to the public (coincidentally while promoting a film). Therefore he and everyone else should expect people to discuss it and have their own opinions about it. And that's what we're doing, discussing it.

If he doesn't want his personal life open for discussion, dissection, ridicule, gossip, etc. then he should keep it private and keep the false-ringing assertions about his heterosexuality to himself. Until then, I reserve the right to comment, question, and make fun of any "celebrity" who trades on their personal issues for publicity's sake.

...thank you.

Harlepolis said:

SCNDLS said:

I caught that shit too. If it was anybody else, the journalist/sensationalist in her woulda busted that wide open. It's alright tho we know what's up.

Goes to show you how much of a genius interviewer that woman is

I haven't watched the interview yet so I can't comment, but I wouldn't be surprised if what you & sos said, Harpo knows how to manipulate an audience.

If anyone else had sat in that chair and responded how he did she woulda been on that like a duck on a junebug. I get that's her friend and she wants to protect him and I'm sure they discussed in detail what she would and wouldn't ask him. It was all pretty transparent.

One can only hope that this interview has, and will help many more men and women who have been through the horror of mental, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

I believe that Tyler has come to grips with who he is.

SCNDLS said:

This is a general discussion forum and if there's room for threads about floaters in toilets, fisting horses, and fucking dogs then I don't see what the big fucking deal is about a lil gossip. It's comical how some of ya'll pick and choose when you're gonna put on your sensitive sweater and be righteously indignant about someone's post or thread but you're right at home on a thread about something classy and meaningful like someone sodomizing a dog. Classic!

you will find a lot of intolerance here, from people who cannot stand diversity, even when it concerns opinions

poor tyler perry. for all those who were molested as children

SCNDLS said:

Harlepolis said:

Goes to show you how much of a genius interviewer that woman is

I haven't watched the interview yet so I can't comment, but I wouldn't be surprised if what you & sos said, Harpo knows how to manipulate an audience.

If anyone else had sat in that chair and responded how he did she woulda been on that like a duck on a junebug. I get that's her friend and she wants to protect him and I'm sure they discussed in detail what she would and wouldn't ask him. It was all pretty transparent.

Of course it is.

It wouldn't be the Oprah Show without the calculated factor,,,,,if its not tip-toeing around her guest's feelings then its putting her ever-so-eagerly offended audience' feelings into consideration, its her signature method, and its perfectly alright.

I'm still searching for the interview to watch it though.

Harlepolis said:

SCNDLS said:

If anyone else had sat in that chair and responded how he did she woulda been on that like a duck on a junebug. I get that's her friend and she wants to protect him and I'm sure they discussed in detail what she would and wouldn't ask him. It was all pretty transparent.

Of course it is.

It wouldn't be the Oprah Show without the calculated factor,,,,,if its not tip-toeing around her guest's feelings then its putting her ever-so-eagerly offended audience' feelings into consideration, its her signature method, and its perfectly alright.

I'm still searching for the interview to watch it though.

When you find it, post the link please?

Lammastide said:

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Do you know if the discussion was around his sexual orientation -- or was the topic abuse?

From what I read from the folks who have seen it, he talks about both. But to answer your question, no.

Lammastide said:

Shyra said:

I missed the interview because I don't watch Oprah, but I would have been interested in seeing this. I don't know Mr. Perry's sexual preference, and don't care, but I always suspected he might be bisexual. However, if he's discussing it on national TV, then it's up for public discussion. It's sad that he went through abuse at the hands of his father, and if he's getting help with that and can move on, then I applaud him for it. And yes, to take care of that abusive father after all the terrible things he did takes a very "big" man. I wonder if his father will ever be interviewed.

Do you know if the discussion was around his sexual orientation -- or was the topic abuse?

The topic of discussion was childhood abuse he had suffered as a child growing up. The topic was not his sexual orientation.

PDogz said:

Lammastide said:

Do you know if the discussion was around his sexual orientation -- or was the topic abuse?

The topic of discussion was childhood abuse he had suffered as a child growing up. The topic was not his sexual orientation.

OK, so it wasn't about his sexual orientation. Does that make me wrong for voicing an opinion?

Shyra said:

PDogz said:

The topic of discussion was childhood abuse he had suffered as a child growing up. The topic was not his sexual orientation.

OK, so it wasn't about his sexual orientation. Does that make me wrong for voicing an opinion?

Oprah did ask him a lot of questions about his sex life as an adult and his involvement with women, specifically. So it was very obvious when they used evasive language when discussing his period of "confusion." She was even leading him by saying stuff like, "So, you were always actually attracted to women, right?" I'm paraphrasing here but she DID ask various leading questions like this one rather than asking open-ended questions that he could expand on.

Why are you all so interested in ones sexual orientation..

It doesn't matter.

sag10 said:

Why are you all so interested in ones sexual orientation..

It doesn't matter.

Why do people care about floaters in a toilet? Oh, I dunno, maybe cuz we're participating in a General Discussion forum? And in this case are discussing someone who chose to go on tv and discuss some very personal issues related to his sexuality?

SCNDLS said:

sag10 said:

Why are you all so interested in ones sexual orientation..

It doesn't matter.

Why do people care about floaters in a toilet? Oh, I dunno, maybe cuz we're participating in a General Discussion forum? And in this case are discussing someone who chose to go on tv and discuss some very personal issues related to his sexuality?

But you aren't discussing what they talked about. You're discussing what you WANTED them to talk about, or what you've DECIDED they really said "in code". Floaters, dog fucking and horse fisting are pretty clear - they happened. No need to make anything up or read between the lines. That's the difference.

Cerebus said:

SCNDLS said:

Why do people care about floaters in a toilet? Oh, I dunno, maybe cuz we're participating in a General Discussion forum? And in this case are discussing someone who chose to go on tv and discuss some very personal issues related to his sexuality?

But you aren't discussing what they talked about. You're discussing what you WANTED them to talk about, or what you've DECIDED they really said "in code". Floaters, dog fucking and horse fisting are pretty clear - they happened. No need to make anything up or read between the lines. That's the difference.

Did you see the interview?

SCNDLS said:

Cerebus said:

But you aren't discussing what they talked about. You're discussing what you WANTED them to talk about, or what you've DECIDED they really said "in code". Floaters, dog fucking and horse fisting are pretty clear - they happened. No need to make anything up or read between the lines. That's the difference.

Did you see the interview?

Have you read this thread?