Let me be honest for a minute.

[Matt Algren]

So. I'm gay.

I should probably be posting this after I've told people in 'real life' (so nobody stumbles¹ upon the thread à la JerrBear (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=193121)), but I've chickened out twice in the last week, and maybe this'll give me the push I need. Besides, you guys are terribly important to me, and it's one of you who's given me the resolve to finally do this. Unending thanks to him, who I won't name unless he does it first.

Anyway, it's finally time I got honest about being gay. I haven't outright lied about it for a long time, but I haven't exactly been honest, either. This 'don't ask don't tell' thing is not as ingenious, nor as easy, as it sounds. To be honest, I'm fairly certain that most people who've met me know already, and the ones who don't aren't paying very close attention. So it's finally time to make them pay attention. I just want to get it out of the way so it doesn't always feel like I'm hiding or something. There's an elephant in the room, and it's time to address it.

...and now I'm rambling.

I'm still struggling with the religious implications (though reading about David and Jonathan (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2975) has alleviated a lot of my concerns²), and there are other issues that I won't go into here at stake but I'll figure it out.

Please don't feel like you have to respond here. I'm hesitant to do it this way, only because it looks like a cry for attention, and that's the last thing I want, but I don't know any other way to do it. I just want you folks who talk to me almost daily to know who you're talking to.

Or, as they say, I'm here. I'm queer. I don't want anymore bears.

(Or do I?)





¹ If you aren't from CBR and you know me and are shocked and appalled by what you're reading, call me. We'll talk about it. We'll also talk about snooping online and how not awesome it is.

² Please don't turn this thread into a religious debate. Pretty please. Pretty pretty please.

[howyadoin]

Suddenly I'm reminded of the Roseanne episode where Darlene had her first period, and Dan punched her in the arm and said, "way to go."








Way to go, Matt.

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/ymcacat.jpg?w=400&h=473

seriously, it's cool.

[gary bolt]

I know you said comments aren't necessary but I still feel compelled to say that you just did a good thing. I can only guess how hard a decision it was to make.

[Dom]

You did the right thing, although I probably wouldn't have done it online first.

You need anything, we are always here.

[Ed Cunard]

Bravo, Matt. Considering all your concerns, I can imagine how hard this has been for you, and I'm proud of you for manning up on this one.

...

Er, probably not the most sensitive way to phrase that, but there you go.

[Deathstroke]

Ummm okay...and?

If this is supposed to be something that will upset your real life friends, I guess they aren't really your friends in the first place.

Good on you though.

[howyadoin]

You need anything, we are always here.Within reason, obviously.

[Lone Ranger]

I tip my hat to you, Matt.

Hopefully, this will serve as the impetus to spread the word amongst your friends and loved ones.

[Agent Helix]

Matt, I don't really know you very well, so I'll just congratulate you for being brave. And gay. You big brave gay man.

(Kidding! Kidding! Seriously this is a brave thing to do.)

[Valmore]

Okay, now that your minute is up, back to lying.

I suggest starting with how the war in Iraq is going.

[Michael P]

But you still like comics, right?

[Ray R.]

Matt,

Makes no difference who you sleep with or don't sleep with, you're still a guy I see as very smart and often hilarious. I judge people by the strength of their character, and little else.

But I understand this is a scary, exciting and trepidatious time for you, so rest assured, we're here to support you inasmuch as you need it.

Coming to terms with your own identity is a lifetime process and goes much farther than sexual orientation, race or gender. I'm glad to see you're taking the steps necessary to work on it.

Peace be with you, brother.

[Matt Algren]

But you still like comics, right?
Totally, but now I buy Conan for a completely different reason.







Thanks guys. (Minus one)

[Valmore]

Totally, but now I buy Conan for a completely different reason.







Thanks guys. (Minus one)

Geez, try to tell a joke and get all hated on...

[Dom]

Within reason, obviously.

Speak for yourself

[Agent Helix]

(Minus one)


Awwwwwwwwwwww.

[howyadoin]

Totally, but now I buy Conan for a completely different reason.No Wolverine?

[Paul McEnery]

Nice one, Matt.

Understand about the religious thing completely. When my brother came out, he had to go into therapy to deal with it. And now he's married to a priest. Then again, maybe you don't want to be married to a priest, so maybe that's not so helpful.

But I know what you're going through. I had a total nervous breakdown just losing my virginity. And I had to read up on scripture thoroughly first before I could allow myself to do that, too.

If it makes you feel better, Jesus didn't care about sex, and the only time it's mentioned in the gospels, it's a clear editorial intervention from later on.

[Ed Cunard]

No Wolverine?

He said no bears.

[Spackling Compound]

What a let down.

I thought you were going to admit you weren't really an asshole.


Oh well....


I still begrudingly accept you.

[Matt Algren]

No Wolverine?
Only #55. And is it wrong that I'm disappointed that Orc Breath doesn't update his blog?

We shan't be getting into my rl preferences, but let me just say that after watching Casino Royale I thanked God for the pause button on my DVD player.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Matt,

Makes no difference who you sleep with or don't sleep with, *

*Point of clarification: we still get to judge, right? I mean, we still have the right to make wise with the cracks if and when Matt posts pics with his sigoth. That's what we're here for.

Seriously, Matt, no worries. I know this was probably a hard decision for you, but no one who is worth anything should have any problems with this. You're you. You're still you. Nothing has changed one iota from before I read this thread until now, IMHO. I just hope that now you feel a little more confidence in yourself, because we're all still your friends, we're all cool with it and we all reserve the right to give you enormous amounts of shit for no reason.

[Agent Helix]

Only #55. And is it wrong that I'm disappointed that Orc Breath doesn't update his blog.

We shan't be getting into my rl preferences, but let me just say that after watching Casino Royale I thanked God for the pause button on my DVD player.

Shit, I'D have sex with Daniel Craig.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Shit, I'D have sex with Daniel Craig.

I don't think it counts when you're on your couch and he's on your TV screen.

[Justin Davis]

Good for you, Matt. Not because you admitted that you're gay to your internet friends (tell your offline ones too soon), but that you did so while trying to come to grips with your religious convictions. Also, I've never met you so that could be the reason for this, but I didn't see this coming. I guess that's how all of these work though. They're sudden. Maybe you should think of it like that with family and friends who you're unsure about how they'll react. Do it quickly like ripping off a band-aid.

We shan't be getting into my rl preferences, but let me just say that after watching Casino Royale I thanked God for the pause button on my DVD player.

That's a mental image I really didn't need.

[Agent Helix]

I don't think it counts when you're on your couch and he's on your TV screen.

IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMMIT! IT'S REAL TO ME!

[parrish]

This is very brave of you.

I guess the usual "the longer you wait the harder it is" advise goes towards telling your family/friends. Good luck.

[Ed Cunard]

Yes. Nothing has changed, as Doc so eloquently stated.

I mean, we all assumed you were a big 'mo anyway.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I'm proud of ya, Matt.

[Chris Nowlin]

Or, as they say, I'm here. I'm queer. I don't want anymore bears.


Hey, that's a pretty catchy chant. Where did you hear it?

[Jeff Brady]

Matt, good for you. As always, my PM box is open if you need it.

[jessecuster3]

Wow, I had no idea. So all this time you were in love with me?


Right on, good for you, at this point whatever makes you happiest can only be a good thing. Good luck with the church and family and all that stuff.




PS: NOW I understand why you didn't like Raiders.

[Tadhg Adams]

I wish you the best, but I will fight you for Cunard.

[Slam_Bradley]

Ehhh...whatever blows up your skirt, man.

I assume you're still you. So it's no big deal.

[Dom]

I wish you the best, but I will fight you for Cunard.

There is a Battle Royale for Cunard.

[Winslow]

Hey Matt

I wish you the best on navigating this religiously as well as with your friends and family. I honestly believe with all my heart that God does not condemn you for your orientation, and I hope you can make peace with it.

I started posting on CBR defending the Boy Scout "don't ask don't tell" policy. I have since come to realize how painful and unhelpful such policies are to good people like you, so now I hate them

If you need any support or prayers beyond this message or publicly, feel free to PM me.

[Chris Nowlin]

PS: NOW I understand why you didn't like Raiders.

Nah. Gay people like Raiders of the Lost Ark just fine. Really, they're as sensible as straight folk.

He doesn't like Raiders because he's Matt

[jessecuster3]

Nah. Gay people like Raiders of the Lost Ark just fine. Really, they're as sensible as straight folk.

He doesn't like Raiders because he's Matt

Is there something you aren't telling us Chris? Did you want to start a thread, too?

[darkhanamaru]

hey matt,

I don't know much your religious predilections but i do recommend John Boswell's books. they are really good source material as you consider the overlap of your sexuality and your religion and how they will resolve for you.

i also recommend finding a local chapter of dignity http://www.dignityusa.org/

or integrity http://www.integrityusa.org/ or something similiar. they are great places for gay persons of faith to discuss their issues.

feel free to PM me too especially if you want to visit san francisco

[Jared_Humpherys]

There is a Battle Royale for Cunard.

There can be only one.

[howyadoin]

I guess the usual "the longer you wait the harder it is" advise goes towards telling your family/friends.

As always, my PM box is open if you need it.So many untapped gay jokes...



Hmm. Maybe "untapped" was a poor choice of adjectives.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I knew it!

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

There can be only one.

So many untapped gay jokes...



Hmm. Maybe "untapped" was a poor choice of adjectives.

And they just keep coming.

Hey, now!

I knew it!

Oh, you did not.

[Jared_Humpherys]

So now that you're open about your sexuality, you need to go out and get you some.

[Winslow]

I knew it!

It doesn't exactly shock me either.

You're a hero to me Matt, way to go!

[jessecuster3]

So now that you're open about your sexuality, you need to go out and get you some.

Go out(of state), me thinks.

[Jeff Brady]

So many untapped gay jokes...

It was meant to be!

[Ed Cunard]

There can be only one.

Sure. Cut out all my fun.

[Tadhg Adams]

I knew it!

I would say "I figured as much." but my default assumption is that people are gay unless they say differently, so it doesn't really count.

And Ed, you're a tramp.

[Mac Danny]

Kudos Matt!

I prefer to think that living honestly about who you are is most important to yourself and probably what any heavenly creator would want for you.

good luck spreading the word, anyone who doesn't understand isn't worth your time.

Nicely done sir..

[HomerJay]

Go out(of state), me thinks.
But stay away from highway rest-stops.

Good luck on telling the real people (not internet geeks) in your life, Matt.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

But stay away from highway rest-stops.

Good luck on telling the real people (not internet geeks) in your life, Matt.

Hey, Jack, I'm real!

Oh, crap. Maybe I'm not.

That might explain why I'm wearing this purple nightie.

[jessecuster3]

But stay away from highway rest-stops.




What's probably scary is that he would have more luck with you cheeseheads than he would where he lives.

[Tom]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Glitter for everyone!

[darkhanamaru]

oooh i am an idiot!

its national coming out day!

http://www.hrc.org/index.htm has a list of events

happy coming out day matt! tell your story

[morna]

Yaay Matt. If a Canadian athiest female can be one of the guys (minus one) then count me in. All respect.

Now get on telling the family before some snoop outs ya!

[Agent Helix]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Glitter for everyone!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/80/MariahCarey-Glittercover.jpg/200px-MariahCarey-Glittercover.jpg

[Jared_Humpherys]

Sure. Cut out all my fun.

As if you had the stamina.

[Matt Algren]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/80/MariahCarey-Glittercover.jpg/200px-MariahCarey-Glittercover.jpg
That's not funny.



Well, it's a little funny, if you watch it ironically. But only a little.
oooh i am an idiot!

its national coming out day!

http://www.hrc.org/index.htm has a list of events

happy coming out day matt! tell your storyI honestly had no idea. Never heard of it.

[darkhanamaru]

That's not funny.



Well, it's a little funny, if you watch it ironically. But only a little.
I honestly had no idea. Never heard of it.

really?!?!? well great timing then for today is historically a holiday/celebration when people who have had a hard time coming out come out and it is also a day to raise awareness for human rights in general!

one thing that is happening is people are posting their stories on youtube

here is an example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBrO9Ge7FEE

[Kid Omega]

I didn't realize that this was a secret.

I thought you just didn't talk about it.

Ah well. Good for you and all that.

[Matt Algren]

I didn't realize that this was a secret.

I thought you just didn't talk about it.

Ah well. Good for you and all that.
Thus the 'don't ask don't tell' reference.

Gracias.

[Justin Davis]

I knew it!

Oh, you think any guy who doesn't hit on you is gay.

[SOGG]

Excellent stuff! Congratulations!

[Winslow]

Oh, you think any guy who doesn't hit on you is gay.

There's probably some truth to that.

[Kid Omega]

Oh, you think any guy who doesn't hit you is gay.

I prove my hetero-ness by punching lena ALL THE TIME!

Right in the kisser!

[Justin Davis]

There's probably some truth to that.

I feel uncomfortable now.

[Winslow]

I feel uncomfortable now.

Now I feel uncomfortable . . . it was an attempt at humor building on your humor.

Then again, everybody loves Lena (all orientations, genders, creeds, and ages).

[Valmore]

I prove my hetero-ness by punching lena ALL THE TIME!

Right in the kisser!

While wearing a wife-beater!

[Merey]

Yes, as most folks are saying, tell your family and friends soon. But if it would help, maybe you can ease your way into it by telling those you feel will give you the most support and strength that you'll need for telling the rest. You've talked about your sister from time to time in Rita's. Is she someone you can tell first?

Anyway, good luck and congratulations.

[Stellar]

Can't say I noticed it. But either way, we won't think any less of you. Just hope it goes well with your relatives/friends.

Good luck, man.

[Michael P]

everybody loves Lena

I think I just got an idea for a new sitcom.

[Valmore]

Can't say I noticed it.

How can anyone really notice it while posting on the internet unless the poster does exactly this and posts specifically that they're gay?

Does gaydar even work on the internet?

[Winslow]

Does gaydar even work on the internet?

Sometimes people give hints.

But yeah, you can't tell for sure.

[Matt Algren]

While wearing a wife-beater!
Too far?

Abusive Husband Has Sense Of Humor About It (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/51336)

And just to stay on topic:

Area 15-Year-Old Only Homosexual In Whole World (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/29628)

[SOGG]

How can anyone really notice it while posting on the internet unless the poster does exactly this and posts specifically that they're gay?

Does gaydar even work on the internet?

Apparently it does for lena.

[Michael P]

How can anyone really notice it while posting on the internet unless the poster does exactly this and posts specifically that they're gay?

Does gaydar even work on the internet?

Maybe he read an index Matt did.

[Valmore]

Too far?

To be certain, I don't advocate wife-beating at all. I'm just in a sarcastic mood. Plus, we all just like to rag on lena.

[Matt Algren]

To be certain, I don't advocate wife-beating at all. I'm just in a sarcastic mood. Plus, we all just like to rag on lena.
I was talking about the article that followed, but yeah. Lena stinks.

[SOGG]

I was talking about the article that followed, but yeah. Lena stinks.

Must be all that cheese.

[Paul McEnery]

Must be all that cheese.

The navel cheese?

That's just to feed the baby hedgehogs.

[SOGG]

The navel cheese?

That's just to feed the baby hedgehogs.

umm. I've not had the honour of...examining that closely. Just referencing a time when lena was immmm...cheese.

[Tom]

Does gaydar even work on the internet?

Sure. If you know what to look for. Which is basically what gaydar is: knowing what to look for.

[Valmore]

Sure. If you know what to look for. Which is basically what gaydar is: knowing what to look for.

Really? Honestly I wouldn't know who any of the gay dudes were around here if they hadn't said anything.

[Matt Algren]

Sure. If you know what to look for. Which is basically what gaydar is: knowing what to look for.
Hang on...you're ... gay, aren't you?


This gaydar thing really does work!

[Tom]

Really? Honestly I wouldn't know who any of the gay dudes were around here if they hadn't said anything.

That's because you don't know what to look for.

[Matt Algren]

Really? Honestly I wouldn't know who any of the gay dudes were around here if they hadn't said anything.
I'm trying to think of the tip offs, but nothing's standing out. I just know.

[jessecuster3]

Too far?

Abusive Husband Has Sense Of Humor About It (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/51336)

And just to stay on topic:

Area 15-Year-Old Only Homosexual In Whole World (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/29628)

So you are only gay for the jokes?

[Deathstroke]

No Wolverine?

He did say no more bears.....damn it, Cunard beat me to the line.

[Matt Algren]

So you are only gay for the jokes?
It's a nice bonus, isn't it?

[Tom]

I'm trying to think of the tip offs, but nothing's standing out. I just know.

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

[Deathstroke]

That's a mental image I really didn't need.


There's lots of mental images we all don't need that get provided here in Rita's.

[SOGG]

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

waitasec.... by this criteria... I'm gay

[Guapo Méndez]

Cool.
I'm making you an honorary mexican so you can aid us in making folks from VA uneasy.

[parrish]

Now you can start an "Ask the gay person." thread.

[Tom]

waitasec.... by this criteria... I'm gay

They're not criteria for being gay; they're just tipoffs.

[Deathstroke]

There can be only one.

But which head gets cut off in this situation?


So many untapped gay jokes...



Hmm. Maybe "untapped" was a poor choice of adjectives.

I must admit that I busted a gut laughing at this reply.

[Kid Omega]

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

7. Being attracted to men.

[Matt Algren]

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.I think you've hit it, although the drama thing goes for about 75% of the people here.

Now you can start an "Ask the gay person." thread.Someone kill me if I do.

[SOGG]

I think you've hit it, although the drama thing goes for about 75% of the people here.

<snipped for space>

Maybe we're ALL gay.... and secretly Mexican. Those Virginians will need sleeping pills now.

[parrish]

Maybe we're ALL gay.... and secretly Mexican. Those Virginians will need sleeping pills now.

I need to stop by the store tonight anyway...:rolleyes:

[Guapo Méndez]

and secretly Mexican.

This means all the chile essences we've pumped into the US atmosphere are working as intended.

[Puma]

I'm trying to think of the tip offs, but nothing's standing out. I just know.

posting in pink or purple font, a love of theater, having the a lot of dance mixes on their iPod, being a fan of Iceman...

[jessecuster3]

It's a nice bonus, isn't it?

I have no idea what you are talking about. :)


1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

Umm Tom you fail at least 2 of these.

[Dom]

That's because you don't know what to look for.

Pink, glitter and John Varvatos suits? Right?

7. Being attracted to men.

Even Joe Rice and Ed Cunard? Just checking.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Even Joe Rice and Ed Cunard? Just checking.

No, he said being attracted to men.

[DonC]

Or, as they say, I'm here. I'm queer. I don't want anymore bears.



It's nice that you're giving up the bear sex. Really, that has to hurt after a couple minutes. That ain't good.

[Matt Algren]

It's nice that you're giving up the bear sex. Really, that has to hurt after a couple minutes. That ain't good.
(I'm hoping people get the Simpsons reference...)

[DonC]

(I'm hoping people get the Simpsons reference...)


Yeah, the, uh, Simpsons reference. The one that I got. Really.

[Fenris]

Thank you for telling us, Matt. It certainly isn't easy to do something like this; and we all appreciate the trust you're giving us by telling us.

I can really empathize with the religious/gay thing. That's another thing that isn't easy; and you're charging right into that, too.

I guess that's not surprising!

[Fenris]

Umm Tom you fail at least 2 of these.

Yes, but that's the Closeted Gay Poster Checklist. The Openly Gay Poster Checklist is very different.


õ
Actually, it's kind of obvious!

[parrish]

(I'm hoping people get the Simpsons reference...)

I heard that same chant at the moustache parade..

[Paul McEnery]

waitasec.... by this criteria... I'm gay

Missing the sense of style.

[Jack Zodiac]

So. I'm gay.

That's cool, Matt. I hope the people you know in real life are able to accept that. Me, I'm straighter than an arrow, but I love you gay dudes. I could get shot down left and right all night at a bar, but I'm happy knowing there's a gay dude out there who thinks my keister's cute.

Anyway, glad you could confide in us, because I know the majority of us won't think of you any differently at all. You're the same old Matt, ya' just like dudes, is all. And c'mon, who isn't a little gay around here?

[Tadhg Adams]

Umm Tom you fail at least 2 of these.

It's not like it's a gay-checklist or anything. I fit a number of those too.

[Paul McEnery]

That's cool, Matt. I hope the people you know in real life are able to accept that. Me, I'm straighter than an arrow, but I love you gay dudes. I could get shot down left and right all night at a bar, but I'm happy knowing there's a gay dude out there who thinks my keister's cute.

Anyway, glad you could confide in us, because I know the majority of us won't think of you any differently at all. You're the same old Matt, ya' just like dudes, is all. And c'mon, who isn't a little gay around here?

Your face is cute.

No, wait...

[Perry Holley]

I fit a number of those too.Which surprises no one, does it?

[Matt Algren]

Before we go too far afield (too late), I would point out that this isn't really about sex. It's partly about sex...okay, the fun part is about sex, but there's plenty more to it.

At least there'd better be.

[thespianphryne]

[...]


Oh, you did not.
Did, too.

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

Also, the picture in this post:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=5463471&postcount=4784


And just for fun http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=823359685



-Das

[Typo Lad]

Matt,

This, of course, changes our entire dynamic.

Now we can talk about boys! Rock!

Seriously though, if you ever want to talk about religion and homosexuality, you know where to find me!

[Jeff Brady]

Also, the picture in this post:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=5463471&postcount=4784

Ha! It was the roller-coaster picture he posted that tipped me off.

[howyadoin]

That's cool, Matt. I hope the people you know in real life are able to accept that. Me, I'm straighter than an arrow...
Riiiiight...

[Matt Algren]

Ha! It was the roller-coaster picture he posted that tipped me off.
IT!

WAS!!

SCARY!!!

http://betterlate.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/matts-a-big-wimp.jpg

[Jeff Brady]

IT!

WAS!!

SCARY!!!

Fixed it for you.

[Jack Zodiac]

Your face is cute.

No, wait...

It's not the same coming from you, Paul. You've broken my heart one time too many.

Before we go too far afield (too late), I would point out that this isn't really about sex. It's partly about sex...okay, the fun part is about sex, but there's plenty more to it.

At least there'd better be.

Obviously not, but the comfortable part to joke about is still the same as with any heterosexual relationship, the sexuality. I know the guys here with ladies in their lives love 'em dearly (except for Ed, he's just got a dog and a crazy ex; poor Ed- oh, and Ray; poor Ray), but who wants to talk about that? Nobody, that's who! But Mark's wife's boobs? Jeff's swingin'? Those're where the jokes are!

So yeah, it's about love and how another person makes you feel inside, in your warm and fuzzy parts, but all I wanna know is... isn't my ass fuckin' sweet?

[howyadoin]

Fixed it for you.Clearly Matt's still got a lot to learn.

[Jack Zodiac]

Riiiiight...

Healthy man-love, Bret. I'm not gay, I just have healthy man-love... you bald Adonis!

[Michael P]

Matt,

This, of course, changes our entire dynamic.

Now we can talk about boys! Rock!

Seriously though, if you ever want to talk about religion and homosexuality, you know where to find me!

You of course having extensive experience with both.

[Typo Lad]

You of course having extensive experience with both.
Hey, I'll have you know I have unplumbed depths.

[Guapo Méndez]

Hey, I'll have you know I have unplumbed depths.


Self-goal, Typo. Self-goal.

[Slam_Bradley]

Hey, I'll have you know I have unplumbed depths.


I thought they snipped your plumbing as an infant.

[Michael P]

Hey, I'll have you know I have unplumbed depths.

Funny, I've heard exactly the opposite.

[Paul McEnery]

It's not the same coming from you, Paul. You've broken my heart one time too many.

You still gotta heart, doncha? Then your ass is mine.

[howyadoin]

Healthy man-love, Bret. I'm not gay, I just have healthy man-love... you bald Adonis!Suddenly I'm reminded of the scene in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back where Jay claims the monkey is their love child.

[Matt Algren]

Fixed it for you.
HAHAHAHA

Well played, Brady.

[Davideaux]

You're gay? And yet you hate Tyra Banks? Something's not adding up.

[Tadhg Adams]

You still gotta heart, doncha? Then your ass is mine.

Are you planning on stealing his heart?

[Jack Zodiac]

You still gotta heart, doncha? Then your ass is mine.

You're not gonna' brand me again, are you?

Suddenly I'm reminded of the scene in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back where Jay claims the monkey is their love child.

I propose we adopt Paul. Red states be damned!

[Paul McEnery]

Are you planning on stealing his heart?

Might come in handy, now you mention it.

[Paul McEnery]

You're not gonna' brand me again, are you?


Rusty old scissors is more my style.

[Jack Zodiac]

Might come in handy, now you mention it.

Don't fuckin' count on it! I've got Tetralogy of Fallot and a drinking problem. This ticker's fucked six ways from Sunday.

[darkhanamaru]

Rusty old scissors is more my style.

I just want to make clear I was not involved in this story. Before my time...

[darkhanamaru]

Don't fuckin' count on it! I've got Tetralogy of Fallot and a drinking problem. This ticker's fucked six ways from Sunday.

isn't Tetralogy of Fallot usually corrected as a child surgically?

[howyadoin]

isn't Tetralogy of Fallot usually corrected as a child surgically?Surely you didn't think Jack was an adult...

[Jack Zodiac]

Surely you didn't think Jack was an adult...

I certainly hope not. I'm a degenerate man-child.

isn't Tetralogy of Fallot usually corrected as a child surgically?

Yeah, but I'm almost guaranteed to need a valve replacement by my late thirties. If Paul wants a new, healthy heart that bad, we can start a cult and lure some poor suckers into it until we find a fit young man. Or we could get him a baboon heart!

[darkhanamaru]

Yeah, but I'm almost guaranteed to need a valve replacement by my late thirties. If Paul wants a new, healthy heart that bad, we can start a cult and lure some poor suckers into it until we find a fit young man. Or we could get him a baboon heart!


They use pig valves for those valve replacements right?

[thespianphryne]

[SIZE="6"][COLOR="Red"][[...]

http://betterlate.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/matts-a-big-wimp.jpg

I didn't want to mention that picture because of the unfortunate resemblance to
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/phryneateleusis/CBR/JamesLipt_Steph_14259436_400.jpg

[Puma]

They use pig valves for those valve replacements right?

perfect for porkie

[Matt Algren]

I didn't want to mention that picture because of the unfortunate resemblance to
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/phryneateleusis/CBR/JamesLipt_Steph_14259436_400.jpg

Now hold on just a minute! If you want to get vicious, I'd be happy to accommodate you!

[darkhanamaru]

perfect for porkie

love me some porkie!

[Tadhg Adams]

Now hold on just a minute! If you want to get vicious, I'd be happy to accommodate you!

Yeah! He's too old to be Algren!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b7/Strykermovie.jpg/230px-Strykermovie.jpg

[Matt Algren]

Yeah! He's too old to be Algren!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b7/Strykermovie.jpg/230px-Strykermovie.jpg

Come on! You could at least give me Browder!

http://trunkguy.com/blog/benbrowder.jpg

[Tadhg Adams]

Come on! You could at least give me Browder!

http://trunkguy.com/blog/benbrowder.jpg

If I gave you Ben Browder, we'd never see you on CBR again. Plus, I'd never give him up.

[Gingold]

I missed this earlier today. Good for you, Matt.

[Matt Algren]

If I gave you Ben Browder, we'd never see you on CBR again.
Damn right.

[Tom]

Umm Tom you fail at least 2 of these.

Well duh. I'm out.

I'm afraid to ask which ones I fail.

[Deathstroke]

Before we go too far afield (too late), I would point out that this isn't really about sex. It's partly about sex...okay, the fun part is about sex, but there's plenty more to it.

At least there'd better be.

Not really about sex? Well there goes the gay porn gift certificate I was gonna send you for Xmas. It's fruitcake for you now....

You still gotta heart, doncha? Then your ass is mine.

Man, someone needs a remedial biology class...that's not where the heart is...:D

You're gay? And yet you hate Tyra Banks? Something's not adding up.

I would hope there's more people out there that hate Tyra Banks, that talentless hack.

Come on! You could at least give me Browder!

http://trunkguy.com/blog/benbrowder.jpg

NOW CUT THAT OUT!!!! Don't go trying to break Aeryn's heart!

[Paul McEnery]

Not really about sex? Well there goes the gay porn gift certificate I was gonna send you for Xmas. It's fruitcake for you now....


Maybe we should make him a fruit cake.

A big penis-shaped cake covered in white frosting.

[Puma]

Maybe we should make him a fruit cake.

A big penis-shaped cake covered in white frosting.

I'm noticing a theme with you tonight.

[Stellar]

I'm noticing a theme with you tonight.

Paul's this close to coming out of the closet.

[darkhanamaru]

Paul's this close to coming out of the closet.

oh he's already out. he is a big girl who likes girls.

[Stellar]

oh he's already out. he is a big girl who likes girls.

Aren't we all?

[Pól Rua]

Congratulations, Matt.
Hope all goes smoothly with you and the family.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I prove my hetero-ness by punching lena ALL THE TIME!

Right in the kisser!
IT KEEPS ME IN CHECK.

Also, the picture in this post:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=5463471&postcount=4784

EXHIBIT A.

http://trunkguy.com/blog/benbrowder.jpg
I see your Ben Browder and I raise you a Daniel Craig.
http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/siren/slideshow/hunks-in-trunks/img_1.jpg

[Stellar]

Why are you people leading Matt into temptation?

[Tadhg Adams]

I see your Ben Browder and I raise you a Daniel Craig.
http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/siren/slideshow/hunks-in-trunks/img_1.jpg

http://www.squarehippies.com/images/damon/damon2.jpg

[Chris Nowlin]

http://www.squarehippies.com/images/damon/damon2.jpg

You lose. Lena wins.

[howyadoin]

Why are you people leading Matt into temptation?Why not?

.

[Chris Nowlin]

1. Avoiding the "girls have boobs" discussions or commenting on how stupid they are.
2. Avoiding the "I wish I had a girlfriend" discussions.
3. Getting really mad/conflicted during the political and/or religious discussions.
4. An overall reluctance to talk about one's personal life in any depth.
5. Making obtuse comments about not being able to be yourself/not being close to your parents/wishing you could move to another city and start over.
6. A general sense of drama.

I think 1-4 could describe me.

5 certainly doesn't.

6 I don't think does.

Does that make me 67% gay?


Also, I've never punched Lena.

Though I have been/am madly in love with her.

So I'll assume those two cancel out.

[morna]

You lose. Lena wins.

Lena Definitely wins

[Tadhg Adams]

Lena Definitely wins

Boo. Matt Damon deserves more love.

[Chris Nowlin]

Boo. Matt Damon deserves more love.

He doesn't get any from me!

That Daniel Craig on the other hand...

[morna]

sorry Tadhg it's purely subjective. That Damon kid does nothin' for me

[Chris Nowlin]

sorry Tadhg it's purely subjective. That Damon kid does nothin' for me

Don't back down.

Tadgh loses.

[morna]

Why are you people leading Matt into temptation?

ya, I think he knows the way.

[bipolar danger girl]

Love is love, and love is awesome.

[mattx110]

rule #1: never come out of the closet if you don't currently have a boyfriend.
it just sucks to find out a week later that you're really bisexual and now you have to explain to your family that you still like guys and you're not "cured".;)

anyway, hopefully CBR is a nice testing ground for you to notice that a good amount of the world is not a bunch of bigots and you can be who you are.

and i love that avatar completely. it's just amazingly hilarious every time i see it.

[Sir Tim Drake]

Congratulations, Matt.

[Donald M.]

Love is love, and love is awesome.

Exactly. It's a cliche, but the world needs more love and less hate! It doesn't matter who you love in a romantic way as long as they're over 18 (unless you're under 18, of course) and human.

Seriously folks, sex with house pets is not cool, even if they're into it.

[Donald M.]

Congratulations, Matt.

Hallmark should make "Congratulations, you're gay!" cards.

I looked and looked and looked for one after my brother came not. Not only because I was proud, but because I am his big brother and it is my Constitutional duty to clown on him.

[Stellar]

Hallmark should make "Congratulations, you're gay!" cards.

I looked and looked and looked for one after my brother came not. Not only because I was proud, but because I am his big brother and it is my Constitutional duty to clown on him.

Nah, they'd get all kinds of parent organizations on their backs the same day the cards came out.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i168/kieranmahon2000/HelenLovejoy.jpg

[Paul McEnery]

Nah, they'd get all kinds of parent organizations on their backs the same day the cards came out.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i168/kieranmahon2000/HelenLovejoy.jpg

I try not to.

Maintaining an erection is rough enough as it is.

[Dan Apodaca]

We may irritate each other sometimes, but I respect you for taking a step outside your comfort zone.

[Nikita]

You're an awesome guy Matt. 'nuff said.

[prattman]

God, coming out on a comic book message board is so LAME.


...


Congrats. Things get better from here on out.

[prattman]

God, coming out on a comic book message board is so LAME.


...


Congrats. Things get better from here on out.

[prattman]

God, coming out on a comic book message board is so LAME.


...


Congrats. Things get better from here on out.

[Agent Helix]

All this talk about telltale signs and things to look out for is too difficult. Gay posters, I demand you flit about the forums like mincing nancies, leaving a trail of fashion threads and sparkly avatars in your wake.

[Drew Van T.]

Who was it again that said this is the gayest board on the web? :D

[Agent Helix]

If they keep posting pictures of Daniel Craig, it's gonna be.

MROWR!

[Matt Algren]

Lena definitely wins, though that ain't the best picture ever.

I'm at work so I won't be doing a lot of searches, but...

37028

IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMN IT!



Also, I slept better last night than I have in years. Thanks, CBR.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Is that photo supposed to compete with Craig?! Rooney is a troll! I still win! Thanks for playing!





Glad to hear you feel much better the day after.

[Puma]

Is that photo supposed to compete with Craig?! Rooney is a troll! I still win! Thanks for playing!





Glad to hear you feel much better the day after.

now if it were Michael Owens or Robby Keane....

[Tadhg Adams]

Is that photo supposed to compete with Craig?! Rooney is a troll! I still win! Thanks for playing!





Glad to hear you feel much better the day after.

American Psycho Christian Bale in the tanning bed beats Daniel Craig though.

[Agent Helix]

No, he has pinchy sphincterface.

[Puma]

American Psycho Christian Bale in the tanning bed beats Daniel Craig though.

I agree completely with this statement.

[Merey]

I agree completely with this statement.

Ooooo...that's a difficult one. I'm very much attracted to talent and both men have it in spades. But I'm going to go with Christian Bale because a blond + blonde combo cancels each other out. And yes, that's why natural blonds are going to be extinct in 200 years.

[Elegance Liberty]

I still think you're one of the nicest guys on the board and you always will be. =]

[Matt Algren]

Is that photo supposed to compete with Craig?! Rooney is a troll! I still win! Thanks for playing!Oh, it's on.

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/sport/league/nrl_2006/hunt_karmichael_broncos_d.jpg

http://www.ourfootyteam.com/images/rugbyLeague_clubs/players/broncos/karmichael_hunt/2007/training_noshirt_s2.jpg

http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/57402885.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193CC300C081D9F47007CDAF96EA76082FA 8CD8EAFBBFB10D0E

[Winslow]

Oh, it's on. . . .

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/WinslowSolomon/Luderscut.jpg

[Agent Helix]

Winslow just made me completely asexual.

I now reproduce by budding.

[Matt Algren]

Winslow just made me completely asexual.

I now reproduce by budding.
I can't see it. This makes me happy.

[Agent Helix]

Well I'll just be over here weeping silently as I tend to my new sporelings, then.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Winslow just made me completely asexual.

I now reproduce by budding.

Do you get big hairy stamen now?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh, it's on.

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/sport/league/nrl_2006/hunt_karmichael_broncos_d.jpg

http://www.ourfootyteam.com/images/rugbyLeague_clubs/players/broncos/karmichael_hunt/2007/training_noshirt_s2.jpg

http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/57402885.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193CC300C081D9F47007CDAF96EA76082FA 8CD8EAFBBFB10D0E
TOO PLUCKED.

Felipe Contepomi, Argentine rugby player.
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/photo/tournament/0/gyi0050801025_3298_sq_full-lnd.jpg

http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/tools/images/players/photos/2002/bristol/25/270x412/4030.jpg
Slightly old pic, but that bit of chest showing-- OOOO!!

I WIN.

[Forefinger]

Suddenly I'm reminded of the Roseanne episode where Darlene had her first period, and Dan punched her in the arm and said, "way to go."








Way to go, Matt.

A more perfect response couldn't be written. Go Matt. I will add "SPOON!"

[Matt Algren]

TOO PLUCKED.

Felipe Contepomi, Argentine rugby player.
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/photo/tournament/0/gyi0050801025_3298_sq_full-lnd.jpg

http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/tools/images/players/photos/2002/bristol/25/270x412/4030.jpg
Slightly old pic, but that bit of chest showing-- OOOO!!

I WIN.
Until I can do some searches, I withdraw. But you have excellent taste.

[darkhanamaru]

Lena definitely wins, though that ain't the best picture ever.

I'm at work so I won't be doing a lot of searches, but...

37028

IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMN IT!



Also, I slept better last night than I have in years. Thanks, CBR.

You want football players who are cute together...

look up best friends Podolski and Schweinsteiger on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8-Z4q7_0gg


so cute!

[morna]

American Psycho Christian Bale in the tanning bed beats Daniel Craig though.
sorry you still lose
No, he has pinchy sphincterface.

I agree completely with this statement



PS... Alex you're crackin' me up!

[Paul McEnery]

Lena definitely wins, though that ain't the best picture ever.

I'm at work so I won't be doing a lot of searches, but...

37028

IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMN IT!



Also, I slept better last night than I have in years. Thanks, CBR.

And you didn't even kiss us before you rolled over and started snoring.

[Paul McEnery]

Do you get big hairy stamen now?

He could always get the big hairy men, but he could never make them stay.

[Paul McEnery]

TOO PLUCKED.

Felipe Contepomi, Argentine rugby player.
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/photo/tournament/0/gyi0050801025_3298_sq_full-lnd.jpg.

I can has ball?

[Drew Van T.]

TOO PLUCKED.

Felipe Contepomi, Argentine rugby player.
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/photo/tournament/0/gyi0050801025_3298_sq_full-lnd.jpg

http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/tools/images/players/photos/2002/bristol/25/270x412/4030.jpg
Slightly old pic, but that bit of chest showing-- OOOO!!

I WIN.

Now see, once you start throwing around rugby bears, it's only a matter of time before Sébastien Chabal tackles you.

http://hakanicule.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/chabal2.jpg

[darkhanamaru]

Now see, once you start throwing around rugby bears, it's only a matter of time before Sébastien Chabal tackles you.

Ok, now you've done it. Yes they just lost to france but you can't have a discussion about rugby without an all-blacks haka

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41749000/jpg/_41749082_haka_allblacks416.jpg

[Agent Helix]

Okay, is this a thread about gayness, or caveman soccer?

[darkhanamaru]

Okay, is this a thread about gayness, or caveman soccer?

rugby my darling RUGBY!

[Agent Helix]

Isn't that what I said?

[Joe Rice]

I clearly picked a hell of a day to not even check CBR . . .

Congrats, Matt! Also congrats to me for having a good gaydar still! But mostly to Matt. And me.

[darkhanamaru]

I clearly picked a hell of a day to not even check CBR . . .

Congrats, Matt! Also congrats to me for having a good gaydar still! But mostly to Matt. And me.

cause it is all about you joe!

[Jared_Humpherys]

I clearly picked a hell of a day to not even check CBR . . .



Joe, you have NO IDEA.

[Agent Helix]

Joe, you have NO IDEA.

YEAH THERE WAS CAKE!

[Matt Algren]

Also congrats to me for having a good gaydar still!The daily tugjob offers were probably a tipoff, weren't they?

[Gladiaria_Alata]

Isn't that what I said?

Nope.

tencharacters

[Joe Rice]

YEAH THERE WAS CAKE!

I MISSED GAY CAKE?!?!?!?

I hate my life.

[Joe Rice]

The daily tugjob offers were probably a tipoff, weren't they?

No, that's just how I tell if someone isn't my wife.

[Nikita]

American Psycho Christian Bale in the tanning bed beats Daniel Craig though.


Christian Bale is always a good choice.

But if I was a gay man...this would still be my top choice...


http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3922/ryanreynoldsgx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jack Zodiac]

Fuck, I'm not a gay man and he's my top choice.

[Nikita]

Fuck, I'm not a gay man and he's my top choice.


Heh. Ryan has a way of putting a spell on all of us. He was simply, the best thing, about Blade Trinity. I have a feeling some teenage boys who are questioning their sexuality, really, really, enjoyed that movie. :D

[Chris Nowlin]

American Psycho Christian Bale in the tanning bed beats Daniel Craig though.

That's a much better effort than your Matt Damon entry. Christian Bale is quite hot, and perhaps moreso than Daniel Craig

[Michael P]

Heh. Ryan has a way of putting a spell on all of us. He was simply, the best thing, about Blade Trinity. I have a feeling some teenage boys who are questioning their sexuality, really, really, enjoyed that movie. :D

Well, someone had to.

[Bear]

I don't want anymore bears.



:confused: I'm sorry?

You mean me? Capital B-->"Bear" as in that guy that changes avatars more times in a week than anyone that actually participates in the Avatar Contests?

Geez...I haven't been here in like what:a month or two (because of work). What did I do? Am I being overly sensitive about my cbr name or what?

Well, I'm really sorry if I hurt somebody's feelings, but I'm telling you it was inadvertently, if I did.

Peace Matt, sincerely.

[Gingold]

:confused: I'm sorry?

You mean me? Capital B-->"Bear" as in that guy that changes avatars more times in a week than anyone that actually participates in the Avatar Contests?

Geez...I haven't been here in like what:a month or two (because of work). What did I do? Am I being overly sensitive about my cbr name or what?

Well, I'm really sorry if I hurt somebody's feelings, but I'm telling you it was inadvertently, if I did.

Peace Matt, sincerely.

Since I'm never sure if you're being facetious:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bear

[GozertheGozarian]

Where's that picture of Chris Meloni Tom liked?

[Matt Algren]

:confused: I'm sorry?

You mean me? Capital B-->"Bear" as in that guy that changes avatars more times in a week than anyone that actually participates in the Avatar Contests?

Geez...I haven't been here in like what:a month or two (because of work). What did I do? Am I being overly sensitive about my cbr name or what?

Well, I'm really sorry if I hurt somebody's feelings, but I'm telling you it was inadvertently, if I did.

Peace Matt, sincerely.
Since I'm never sure if you're being facetious:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bear

Since this makes at least three people who have missed what I thought was a well known Simpsons reference, let me clear it up. In Simpsons episode 3F20 (Season 7), Much Apu About Nothing (http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/much-apu-about-nothing/episode/1436/trivia.html), Homer and the citizens are angry at the mayor because of constant (read: one) bear attacks on their front lawns.

Homer leads a march through the streets, the whole crowd cheering "We're here, we're queer, we don't want anymore bears." Hilarity ensues. I've been looking for it on youtube, but it doesn't appear to be there.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Gingold]

Since this makes at least three people who have missed what I thought was a well known Simpsons reference, let me clear it up. In Simpsons episode 3F20 (Season 7), Much Apu About Nothing (http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/much-apu-about-nothing/episode/1436/trivia.html), Homer and the citizens are angry at the mayor because of constant (read: one) bear attacks on their front lawns.

Homer leads a march through the streets, the whole crowd cheering "We're here, we're queer, we don't want anymore bears." Hilarity ensues. I've been looking for it on youtube, but it doesn't appear to be there.

Sorry for the confusion.

D'oh! That's one of my favorite episodes, and I completely missed that.

[Nikita]

I kept thinking it was this bear reference as well...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_community


(sorry Matt)


The Simpsons reference, is much cooler.

[Chris Nowlin]

Hey, that's a pretty catchy chant. Where did you hear it?

Since this makes at least three people who have missed what I thought was a well known Simpsons reference, let me clear it up. In Simpsons episode 3F20 (Season 7), Much Apu About Nothing (http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/much-apu-about-nothing/episode/1436/trivia.html), Homer and the citizens are angry at the mayor because of constant (read: one) bear attacks on their front lawns.

Homer leads a march through the streets, the whole crowd cheering "We're here, we're queer, we don't want anymore bears." Hilarity ensues. I've been looking for it on youtube, but it doesn't appear to be there.

Sorry for the confusion.

I want to note I responded with a responsorial line from the episode.

[Tadhg Adams]

Since this makes at least three people who have missed what I thought was a well known Simpsons reference, let me clear it up. In Simpsons episode 3F20 (Season 7), Much Apu About Nothing (http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/much-apu-about-nothing/episode/1436/trivia.html), Homer and the citizens are angry at the mayor because of constant (read: one) bear attacks on their front lawns.

Homer leads a march through the streets, the whole crowd cheering "We're here, we're queer, we don't want anymore bears." Hilarity ensues. I've been looking for it on youtube, but it doesn't appear to be there.

Sorry for the confusion.

Shit. And I just went through all the trouble of shaving!

[Matt Algren]

I want to note I responded with a responsorial line from the episode.I expected no less. And Parrish gave the correct reply a hundred posts later.

It was awesome.
Shit. And I just went through all the trouble of shaving!a) Winslow is hot.

b) Lena says smooth is bad.

c) She's right.

http://files.blog-city.com/files/M05/127369/p/f/statham2.jpg

[Winslow]

a) Winslow is hot.

Why can't you be a hot single woman at the 4th Street saloon in The Village in 1987?

On topic: None of my business, but have you told any close friends or family?

[Matt Algren]

Why can't you be a hot single woman at the 4th Street saloon in The Village in 1987?

On topic: None of my business, but have you told any close friends or family?
Thanks for asking.

I haven't yet. CBR was the easy one; the rest are a bit tougher. I wish I could just get my whole life in one room and do this once. As it is, there are at least four parts.

Going to try for Tuesday night with the Christian group I act and sing with (there's another little nugget!). Not worried about most of them, but two might have a more ... jarring reaction. And that reaction could (probably won't, but could) spell the end of the group. Hope not, because these five people have seen me through some tough stuff.

I need to make an appointment to talk to my pastor, again hopefully this week. That's a little bit of a logistics problem because the church is 35 minutes away from work. Other than that, I'm optimistic about that one, which is saying a lot coming from me.

Friday night for Mom and Dad. That'll be the toughie. Not only because, you know, their son's gay, but because they're right in the middle of dealing with Grandma's estate with a big auction Saturday. Terrible timing, but the timing will never be right. I need to strike now before we head into holiday season. I refuse to be the one who ruined Thanksgiving.

Telling my siblings will happen next time I see them. They all 'know', it's just a matter of getting it out there.

[Gingold]

Thanks for asking.

I haven't yet. CBR was the easy one; the rest are a bit tougher. I wish I could just get my whole life in one room and do this once. As it is, there are at least four parts.

Going to try for Tuesday night with the Christian group I act and sing with (there's another little nugget!). Not worried about most of them, but two might have a more ... jarring reaction. And that reaction could (probably won't, but could) spell the end of the group. Hope not, because these five people have seen me through some tough stuff.

I need to make an appointment to talk to my pastor, again hopefully this week. That's a little bit of a logistics problem because the church is 35 minutes away from work. Other than that, I'm optimistic about that one, which is saying a lot coming from me.

Friday night for Mom and Dad. That'll be the toughie. Not only because, you know, their son's gay, but because they're right in the middle of dealing with Grandma's estate with a big auction Saturday. Terrible timing, but the timing will never be right. I need to strike now before we head into holiday season. I refuse to be the one who ruined Thanksgiving.

Telling my siblings will happen next time I see them. They all 'know', it's just a matter of getting it out there.

Sounds like you've got a busy week ahead of you, Matt. Good luck.

[Jack Zodiac]

http://files.blog-city.com/files/M05/127369/p/f/statham2.jpg

Shit, so... wait, Jason Statham isn't hot? Oh, fuck, wait a minute? Maybe I'm not straight. Maybe I'm just a tasteless gay dude.

[Winslow]

I wish I had something to post help you with courage this week that didn't sound stupid or cliche.

Let me know if there's anything I can do. I'll pray.

[Matt Algren]

Shit, so... wait, Jason Statham isn't hot? Oh, fuck, wait a minute? Maybe I'm not straight. Maybe I'm just a tasteless gay dude.Huh? I didn't say he wasn't hot. And every other picture I could find eventually led to porn, so I can't provide further evidence.

[Matt Algren]

I'll pray.Thanks. That means a lot.

[Chris Nowlin]

We are of course here for you.

Nice to know we're easy.

[Jack Zodiac]

CBR was the easy one-

She usually is.

Good luck, Matt. Though, I think the first people you should tell are your folks, especially if you're telling people they might know before you actually tell them (just assuming that your folks go to the same church as you; if not, probably not a problem). Either way, I hope everyone's as accepting about this as you deserve them to be.

[Jack Zodiac]

Huh? I didn't say he wasn't hot. And every other picture I could find eventually led to porn, so I can't provide further evidence.

Oh! I thought the "smooth is bad" thing was a bad thing. I should've known not to listen to anything Lena says.