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WillNeverMarry · 11th Aug 2011, 03:36 AM

Add me to the list of gay people who doesn't like Glee. I've never seen it but the concept sounds horrific (I simply cannot watch any musical-type things, they just annoy me). But then again, I seem to go against the stereotype on practically everything.....which is actually quite annoying sometimes.

To the OP, I don't know enough about the show to give much advice, but I wouldn't imagine liking a tv show gives a completely accurate picture of whether they are accepting or not. As others have said though, perhaps bringing up the gay characters in the show and guaging her reaction would give you a better idea. I'm sure she'll be cool with it though

Foxywolf · 11th Aug 2011, 01:28 PM

Yeah hopefully, she seems like she COULD end up being an accepting person. And at least talking about glee i could figure out her stand on gay issues without being 'suspicious' haha. Thanks for the advice everyone.

But i still find it strange that homophobes like the show. It just seems peculiar to me. It is how it is though.

I don't think its unreasonable for a gay person to dislike the show. I mean just cuz someone is gay it does not mean they are going to like every show with gay people in it.

Olive · 11th Aug 2011, 08:23 PM

You'd definitely think so, but I have a friend who LOVES Glee and is mildly homophobic.

I've personally only seen 1 episode, but I liked it; might have something to do with me being in show choir!

Foxywolf · 12th Aug 2011, 05:29 PM

Haha just wanted to update all you guys and tell you that I talked with my room mate about glee and I said I liked Kurt and Blane together and she said yeah they are cute. So makes me happy that she is not a homophobe after all! Now I know she is pretty much okay with gay guys, but does this also imply that she may be okay with gay girls? Cuz you know some girls are okay with gay guys but not okay with gay girls. Maybe next time I should say something about Brittany and Santana.

Katelynn · 12th Aug 2011, 05:33 PM

I would definitely bring up the Brittany/Santana relationship, but if she doesn't have a problem with the Kurt/Blane storyline, I can't see her opinion changing too much...

IsItSo · 13th Aug 2011, 10:28 PM

Not necessarily. Y'all should also be warned that a lot of people who like shows like Glee objectify gays, which is just another variety of discrimination.

starlightonmars · 15th Aug 2011, 06:56 PM

Casually ask her opinion on Brittana/ Santana being a lesbian, and see what she says. She'll probably be fine, but I know a few homophobic people who watch Glee. I've personally found the fans who are obsessed with Glee (like those on Tumblr and LJ) are not homophobic but the more casual fans of the show sometimes are. But like Just Passing said, the show is pretty gay, so she must be at least remotely comfortable with the idea.

MyBffIsGay · 15th Aug 2011, 09:43 PM

If you wanted to know if your roommate is gay friendly, I would just ask. I'd say something like I'm so impressed that Kurt & Blaine can be so open about their feelings & be out so young. Don't you agree? Or How do you feel about their relationship? I hope this helps. :-)

Gambit · 15th Aug 2011, 10:25 PM

My brother likes Glee and he's very homophobic.

11th Aug 2011, 03:36 AM	#21
WillNeverMarry Seasick, Yet Still Docked Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Family and to anyone who asks Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 299 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? Add me to the list of gay people who doesn't like Glee. I've never seen it but the concept sounds horrific (I simply cannot watch any musical-type things, they just annoy me). But then again, I seem to go against the stereotype on practically everything.....which is actually quite annoying sometimes. To the OP, I don't know enough about the show to give much advice, but I wouldn't imagine liking a tv show gives a completely accurate picture of whether they are accepting or not. As others have said though, perhaps bringing up the gay characters in the show and guaging her reaction would give you a better idea. I'm sure she'll be cool with it though

11th Aug 2011, 01:28 PM	#22
Foxywolf EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: 95% Lesbian Out Status: One foot out of the closet (Out to 10 people) Location: New York State, near Rochester Age: 20 Posts: 335 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? Yeah hopefully, she seems like she COULD end up being an accepting person. And at least talking about glee i could figure out her stand on gay issues without being 'suspicious' haha. Thanks for the advice everyone. But i still find it strange that homophobes like the show. It just seems peculiar to me. It is how it is though. I don't think its unreasonable for a gay person to dislike the show. I mean just cuz someone is gay it does not mean they are going to like every show with gay people in it. __________________ "Say what you mean and mean what you say because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

11th Aug 2011, 08:23 PM	#23
Olive Can't see over this damn corn... Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Whoever I feel would benefit from the information Location: Southeastern Iowa Age: 17 Posts: 125 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? You'd definitely think so, but I have a friend who LOVES Glee and is mildly homophobic. I've personally only seen 1 episode, but I liked it; might have something to do with me being in show choir!

12th Aug 2011, 05:29 PM	#24
Foxywolf EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: 95% Lesbian Out Status: One foot out of the closet (Out to 10 people) Location: New York State, near Rochester Age: 20 Posts: 335 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? Haha just wanted to update all you guys and tell you that I talked with my room mate about glee and I said I liked Kurt and Blane together and she said yeah they are cute. So makes me happy that she is not a homophobe after all! Now I know she is pretty much okay with gay guys, but does this also imply that she may be okay with gay girls? Cuz you know some girls are okay with gay guys but not okay with gay girls. Maybe next time I should say something about Brittany and Santana. __________________ "Say what you mean and mean what you say because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

12th Aug 2011, 05:33 PM	#25
Katelynn The user formerly known as kiersten Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Pretty much out to friends,family & at my college Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,555 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? I would definitely bring up the Brittany/Santana relationship, but if she doesn't have a problem with the Kurt/Blane storyline, I can't see her opinion changing too much... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

13th Aug 2011, 10:28 PM	#26
IsItSo EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: 同志 Out Status: A few people Location: New York-ish Age: 19 Posts: 771 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? Not necessarily. Y'all should also be warned that a lot of people who like shows like Glee objectify gays, which is just another variety of discrimination.

15th Aug 2011, 06:56 PM	#27
starlightonmars The lucky ones Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Je suis homosexual Out Status: Anyone who asks, parents choosing to forget Location: UK Age: 18 Posts: 81 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? Casually ask her opinion on Brittana/ Santana being a lesbian, and see what she says. She'll probably be fine, but I know a few homophobic people who watch Glee. I've personally found the fans who are obsessed with Glee (like those on Tumblr and LJ) are not homophobic but the more casual fans of the show sometimes are. But like Just Passing said, the show is pretty gay, so she must be at least remotely comfortable with the idea. __________________ Could it be, you and me, are the lucky ones?

15th Aug 2011, 09:43 PM	#28
MyBffIsGay I love Lady Gaga and Glee Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey 2-3, depends on the day. Out Status: 5 friends & my sister :) Location: Missouri Age: 19 Posts: 16 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? If you wanted to know if your roommate is gay friendly, I would just ask. I'd say something like I'm so impressed that Kurt & Blaine can be so open about their feelings & be out so young. Don't you agree? Or How do you feel about their relationship? I hope this helps. :-)

15th Aug 2011, 10:25 PM	#29
Gambit Wanna be mutant Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Somewhere between gay and bi Out Status: out to 1 ex-friend and mom kinda knows Age: 23 Posts: 186 Join Date: Feb 2010	Re: Does liking glee almost ensure someone is gay friendly? My brother likes Glee and he's very homophobic. __________________ "They wish to cure us, but I say we are the cure"

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