In other news, I'm a cow.

lauralevesque said:

Timmy84 said:

They always call him a "silver fox". I admit I was trying to see the attraction too... I don't get it anymore.

I have a huge crush on him. He seems so sincere and is obviously smart, love the way he dresses, he's handsome, - love him

I had a huge crush on him, too, but everyone knoew he was gay...it's no news flash to me, being a fan of his and all. I could tell. How could you be that good looking, well-dressed and be "single" for a good 20 years of your journalism career? It's possible, but not very common.

This is a bit like George Michael coming out; why bother except that gay men may think your avoidance of actually speaking about it is due to feeling ashamed of your sexuality. Both men could "pass" as bi I guess but few where ever fooled that they were straight.

Deadflow3r said:

This is a bit like George Michael coming out; why bother except that gay men may think your avoidance of actually speaking about it is due to feeling ashamed of your sexuality. Both men could "pass" as bi I guess but few where ever fooled that they were straight.

I got annoyed with some folks when they claimed George was "ashamed". Sometimes figuring out your sexuality can take years in advance. There's folks who openly lived lives as straight, gay or bi and then decide "okay that's who I am". I mean it's not as simple as people may think it is.

Congrads but really its not a big reveal, hes always been pretty much out in the open just never felt like he had to do a news conference bout it. I like this low key approach much more than advertising it on the cover of a magazine.

Cow said:

In other news, I'm a cow.

...yes but you have equine envy...

nursev said:

Cerebus said:

Sorry. Cerebus is bothered by people lack of reading comprehension at the moment. Cerebus should probably just go have another cup of coffee and wash the dishes or something.

also give up the 3rd person just a request

Cerebus speaks in the third person. During one particularly rough patch, Cerebus held both sides (and then more) of a conversation with himself (in his head, of course) in the third person.

Lammastide said:

Lammastide said:

Actually, as I reread his comment above, it seems rather than mulling the disclosure of something of which he thought many weren't aware, he was rather considering addressing the "elephant in the room," as he recognized that not doing so offered people latitude to assign motivations that weren't, in fact, the case. I stand -- or rather lounge -- corrected.

He was out to the people who mattered; his friends, family and colleagues. WE don't matter. The populace at large doesn't matter. My point is just that he never made some grand announcement to the world that he was coming out of the closet. He was already out and he didn't actually make an announcement at all.

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HatrinaHaterwitz said:

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Not sure if it's already been mentioned (haven't read all the comments) but I read somewhere that CNN has experienced its lowest ratings in over 20 years....perhaps a lame attempt at reminding folks that CNN is still alive and kicking? I stopped watching them when they kept doing those "Black in America" series which (in my opinion) were VERY depressing....

Hey, Queen Latifa, take the plunge!

bunnyscotcooper said:

lauralevesque said:

I have a huge crush on him. He seems so sincere and is obviously smart, love the way he dresses, he's handsome, - love him

I had a huge crush on him, too, but everyone knoew he was gay...it's no news flash to me, being a fan of his and all. I could tell. How could you be that good looking, well-dressed and be "single" for a good 20 years of your journalism career? It's possible, but not very common.

Right. I was pretty sure he was gay but it was a LITTLE hard to tell.

musicjunky318 said:

Why do people feel the need to announce it? It's your business Anderson. The hell with anybody else.

Um, why is there a black history month? Go to a library and read a book.

Spinlight said:

musicjunky318 said:

Why do people feel the need to announce it? It's your business Anderson. The hell with anybody else.

Um, why is there a black history month? Go to a library and read a book.

Um, why do "Irish-Americans" (whom most have never set foot in Ireland) wave Irish flags in their front yards?

SeventeenDayze said:

Spinlight said:

Um, why is there a black history month? Go to a library and read a book.

Um, why do "Irish-Americans" (whom most have never set foot in Ireland) wave Irish flags in their front yards?

Why do Jewish and Christian folks wear necklaces with religious figures/symbols on them?

Anderson has gotten ALOT of flack from a certain segment of the gay community that believes that not being OUT N PROUD to everyone at first meeting is seen as being a coward and afraid of being gay. They have been pushing Anderson for years to make this announcement. Thats why its newsy.

musicjunky318 said:

Why do people feel the need to announce it? It's your business Anderson. The hell with anybody else.

Oh I don't know...

Why do straight people feel the need to announce their preference?

Genesia said:

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This.

In all seriousness I never know about this sort of stuff, maybe because I really don't care. But even I knew the dude is gay.

johnart said:

musicjunky318 said:

Why do people feel the need to announce it? It's your business Anderson. The hell with anybody else.

Oh I don't know...

Why do straight people feel the need to announce their preference?

Because I want some pussy. Duh.

Cerebus said:

johnart said:

Oh I don't know...

Why do straight people feel the need to announce their preference?

Because I want some pussy. Duh.

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PurpleJedi said:

In all seriousness, I didn't know that he was IN the closet.

That was my initial reaction.

Timmy84 said:

Deadflow3r said:

This is a bit like George Michael coming out; why bother except that gay men may think your avoidance of actually speaking about it is due to feeling ashamed of your sexuality. Both men could "pass" as bi I guess but few where ever fooled that they were straight.

I got annoyed with some folks when they claimed George was "ashamed". Sometimes figuring out your sexuality can take years in advance. There's folks who openly lived lives as straight, gay or bi and then decide "okay that's who I am". I mean it's not as simple as people may think it is.

But GM had a boyfriend years before he came out, so i think he already figured out his sexuality.

everyone should live their life as they want too, but it would be cool to see people like Cooper not wait years to come out. He also figured it out years ago.

lazycrockett said:

Anderson has gotten ALOT of flack from a certain segment of the gay community that believes that not being OUT N PROUD to everyone at first meeting is seen as being a coward and afraid of being gay. They have been pushing Anderson for years to make this announcement. Thats why its newsy.

They need to shut up and be happy for dude.

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robertlove said:

Timmy84 said:

I got annoyed with some folks when they claimed George was "ashamed". Sometimes figuring out your sexuality can take years in advance. There's folks who openly lived lives as straight, gay or bi and then decide "okay that's who I am". I mean it's not as simple as people may think it is.

But GM had a boyfriend years before he came out, so i think he already figured out his sexuality.

everyone should live their life as they want too, but it would be cool to see people like Cooper not wait years to come out. He also figured it out years ago.

Yeah I know. George said he had his first real boyfriend in 1991 (I think) like right before he was 28. He admitted that much when he did that '98 interview. Before he had a girlfriend or two (and from what I heard, his relationship with Kathy Jeung was real serious and intense). And I think he got involved in bisexual orgies (by his own admission).

You guys may attack me for this but hear me out. I myself as a gay men can see why some people may not want to automatically come out.

Because whether we like it or not being gay is seen as a big thing when it shouldn't be.... And if i was releasing music or movies or just any kind of work i would want to be known for that work. Not for oh that gay guy who does this or that, it's true that once you come out you are seen as a ''gay artist'' And some artists want to appeal to everyone not just gay.

George Michael appealed to everyone but when he came out his music was quickly labeled as ''gay'' same with Elton.. and i remember Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys saying he somewhat regrets coming out when he did. Because he didn't want PSB to be seen as stritctly a gay band.

So idk i can see why some artists or news people or whoever may feel the need to not make it a big announcement for reasons like that. It would be nice if someone coming out wasn't headline material as it's just a purely natural thing....

But we have a long way to go before that happens sadly

^ I agree.