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meanSpleen · 07-29-2003, 11:59 PM

Man, I didn' think I would like this show because it would be "Just another remodeling/make-over show". Oh man, was I wrong.

This is a show that is actually funny and good to watch. Why? Because, if you didn't know, there are five gay guys who help out a straight guy impress a woman (Usually a girlfriend/wife/fiancee). As you may suspect, most of the show is unscripted, if not the entire thing. THIS IS A GOOD THING. All five of the gay guys are constantly hitting on the straight guy if he is good looking, or completely tearing the guy down (good or ugly looking) for his sense in fashion, cleanliness, culture, and all the things that make a person who he is.

Lets see if I can remember... There's what I suppose is the main guy who is the fashion wiz. He's the one that does most of the talking and most of the hitting on. Then theres the Food guy. He's probably the most butch out of all of them. Then the home designer. He's... yeah. A culture guy (music, language), who really doesn't get to do much. A body person, who does the hair and cleaning of the self. Yeah, that 's all five of them.

If you like remodeling shows, and you like make-over shows, then you'll like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

If you like watching a bunch of obviously gay guys who know they are gay and make sure everyone knows that they are, then you'll like this show.

If you just like laughing at people for pointing things out, you'll like this show.

If you are a homo-phobe... watch the show. You'll learn something.

Airs Tuesdays on BRAVO!
http://www.bravotv.com/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/

Spleen's Show Rating: 9 out of 10

ironchef82 · 07-30-2003, 05:54 AM

I love the show as well. I caught it the other day randomly as I was channel surfing and I was instantly hooked. I normally don't like makeover/re-designing shows (example: Trading Spaces), but Queer Eye for the Straight Guy was very very entertaining overall. I hope it stays on for a long time. It's already inspired "spoofs" where a local tv station back home hired 5 guys (didn't explicitly say they were gay though) to make over this local radio personality.

It's a fun show... entertaining to watch.

Katyblu · 07-30-2003, 06:07 AM

The show is great! It is so funny to watch 5 gay men hit on an obviously straight guy and watch him get all embarassed. The show does some wonderful things for these guys though. I believe everybody needs a gay man in their life. Watch the show and learn!

phredgreen · 07-30-2003, 09:43 AM

spleener... it's gone mainstream. nbc picked up the show and played it to great reviews... it may just find a home there... check local listings for details.

Spinach_Indeed · 07-30-2003, 10:36 AM

I saw one episode of it and found it hilarious. They want to make sure everybody knows, with out any doubt, that they love Penis and Penis loves them. From all the Sodomy Euphamisms to constantly flirting with the person they are helping. It's all fun.

My Girlfriend's sister is obsessed with Remodeling shows, so whenever I go over to her house, all I end up doing is watching Trading Spaces with her. Most of those rooms look...horrible.

Stare At The Sun · 07-30-2003, 12:14 PM

man, i hate reality tv. Die reality tv, die.

20330 · 07-30-2003, 12:56 PM

My wife and I think it's hilarious as well. We were watching one day with her sister's boyfriend who is a tremendous homphobe and I think he was one good gag away from throwing up.

Despite that, it's funny, entertaining, and pretty informative as well. Those guys are good at what they do.

MPower · 07-30-2003, 02:31 PM

My wife watches this with her girlfriends and their laughter is disturbing my computer time.

Jesus Malverde · 07-30-2003, 02:51 PM

Whats up with all these silly queer shows popping up now? First this and now "Boy meets fucking Boy"? At least queer eye is funny. Next thing you know there will be a show where five gay guys are trying to turn a straight guy into a homosexual. Haha

Fagabeefe · 07-30-2003, 04:07 PM

They alternately put down and hit on the straight guy...

This show is a frikkin' GAS!!!

Hrothgar · 07-31-2003, 10:10 AM

I just caught an episode of this show this morning and I loved it. It's funny and informative. Heck I'm going to buy those shaving products the grooming guy was advocating. I must admit my tolerance for reality tv is maxxed out but this show helps my semi-cro-magnon self walk upright a little.

clockworkgreen · 07-31-2003, 03:34 PM

Agreed. Love the show.

My roommates and I thought they should now make "Straight Eye for the Queer Guy". You know, a bunch of fraternity brothers crash at some guy's San Francisco apartment for the weekend. Imagine the possibilities.

"Are those boxers in my kitchen sink!?!?! And that ---thing -- is that a woman's thong on my bed?! Who put the neon PBR sign in my front window?! Oh what Chad will say when he gets home!" *womanly shriek*

cetacean · 07-31-2003, 04:00 PM

They were just on Howard Stern. They made over Artie, one of the guys on the show.

Kadath · 07-31-2003, 07:56 PM

Watched it tonight with my female roommate. It's enjoyable enough, though it smacks of TLC. Best line from tonight's show?
"What does she have that I don't, aside from a working vagina?"

meanSpleen · 07-31-2003, 08:49 PM

hehe, I like that quote too

My favorite, though, is "Hey, whenever you feel like making out with me, just ask"

Plummie · 07-31-2003, 09:42 PM

Yes, Carson is the funniest!! (the fashion guy)

Best quote: "People tell me I look like Ellen Degeneres.."

LMAO! This show is one of my favorites!

striderkevin · 08-05-2003, 12:48 AM

That show just doesn't seem right... at all...

Gman · 08-05-2003, 08:43 PM

I kinda wished they had a website or something that would list all the tips they've given in the shows. Somethings I don't need to know (I think they gave advice on napkin folding) but some other tips (like shaving and such) would be nice to be able to glance at real quick before going on a date.

MikeyChalupa · 08-06-2003, 03:12 AM

I caught it last night and thought it was pretty funny. The made-over dude was a good sport about the guys going off on him and the streak in his boxers, and they queer guys did a good job on him. I don't think I'll be setting time aside to watch it, but if I'm flipping channels I might stop on it for a while.

-Mikey

Enigma · 08-11-2003, 11:05 PM

I normally HATE "reality" shows, but this one rocks. I was a little concerned over the gay stereotypes portrayed by the Fab5, but overall the show really works.

07-29-2003, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
meanSpleen Squid hat! Location: A Few Miles Away From Halx	Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Man, I didn' think I would like this show because it would be "Just another remodeling/make-over show". Oh man, was I wrong. This is a show that is actually funny and good to watch. Why? Because, if you didn't know, there are five gay guys who help out a straight guy impress a woman (Usually a girlfriend/wife/fiancee). As you may suspect, most of the show is unscripted, if not the entire thing. THIS IS A GOOD THING. All five of the gay guys are constantly hitting on the straight guy if he is good looking, or completely tearing the guy down (good or ugly looking) for his sense in fashion, cleanliness, culture, and all the things that make a person who he is. Lets see if I can remember... There's what I suppose is the main guy who is the fashion wiz. He's the one that does most of the talking and most of the hitting on. Then theres the Food guy. He's probably the most butch out of all of them. Then the home designer. He's... yeah. A culture guy (music, language), who really doesn't get to do much. A body person, who does the hair and cleaning of the self. Yeah, that 's all five of them. If you like remodeling shows, and you like make-over shows, then you'll like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. If you like watching a bunch of obviously gay guys who know they are gay and make sure everyone knows that they are, then you'll like this show. If you just like laughing at people for pointing things out, you'll like this show. If you are a homo-phobe... watch the show. You'll learn something. Airs Tuesdays on BRAVO! http://www.bravotv.com/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/ Spleen's Show Rating: 9 out of 10 __________________ Like TFP? Donate To Keep It Alive!!

07-30-2003, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
phredgreen who? Location: the phoenix metro	spleener... it's gone mainstream. nbc picked up the show and played it to great reviews... it may just find a home there... check local listings for details. __________________ My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. - Thomas Paine

07-30-2003, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spinach_Indeed Banned? Location: Artic Tundra	I saw one episode of it and found it hilarious. They want to make sure everybody knows, with out any doubt, that they love Penis and Penis loves them. From all the Sodomy Euphamisms to constantly flirting with the person they are helping. It's all fun. My Girlfriend's sister is obsessed with Remodeling shows, so whenever I go over to her house, all I end up doing is watching Trading Spaces with her. Most of those rooms look...horrible. __________________ Spinach in Need is Spinach Indeed

07-30-2003, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
20330 Upright	My wife and I think it's hilarious as well. We were watching one day with her sister's boyfriend who is a tremendous homphobe and I think he was one good gag away from throwing up. Despite that, it's funny, entertaining, and pretty informative as well. Those guys are good at what they do. __________________ I have a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.

07-30-2003, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jesus Malverde Psycho Location: Sinaloa, Mexico	Whats up with all these silly queer shows popping up now? First this and now "Boy meets fucking Boy"? At least queer eye is funny. Next thing you know there will be a show where five gay guys are trying to turn a straight guy into a homosexual. Haha __________________ ...I'm that cat by the bar toasting to the good life...

07-30-2003, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ironchef82 Banned Location: Tucson	I love the show as well. I caught it the other day randomly as I was channel surfing and I was instantly hooked. I normally don't like makeover/re-designing shows (example: Trading Spaces), but Queer Eye for the Straight Guy was very very entertaining overall. I hope it stays on for a long time. It's already inspired "spoofs" where a local tv station back home hired 5 guys (didn't explicitly say they were gay though) to make over this local radio personality. It's a fun show... entertaining to watch.

07-30-2003, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Katyblu Crazy Location: Here and there and everywhere	The show is great! It is so funny to watch 5 gay men hit on an obviously straight guy and watch him get all embarassed. The show does some wonderful things for these guys though. I believe everybody needs a gay man in their life. Watch the show and learn!

07-30-2003, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	man, i hate reality tv. Die reality tv, die.

07-30-2003, 02:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	My wife watches this with her girlfriends and their laughter is disturbing my computer time.

07-30-2003, 04:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fagabeefe What? WHAT?! Location: Over here	They alternately put down and hit on the straight guy... This show is a frikkin' GAS!!! __________________ If you can't make fun of yourself... Well at least there's always the French! Those chese-eating surrender monkeys!

07-31-2003, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I just caught an episode of this show this morning and I loved it. It's funny and informative. Heck I'm going to buy those shaving products the grooming guy was advocating. I must admit my tolerance for reality tv is maxxed out but this show helps my semi-cro-magnon self walk upright a little. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

07-31-2003, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
clockworkgreen Psycho Location: DC	Agreed. Love the show. My roommates and I thought they should now make "Straight Eye for the Queer Guy". You know, a bunch of fraternity brothers crash at some guy's San Francisco apartment for the weekend. Imagine the possibilities. "Are those boxers in my kitchen sink!?!?! And that ---thing -- is that a woman's thong on my bed?! Who put the neon PBR sign in my front window?! Oh what Chad will say when he gets home!" womanly shriek

07-31-2003, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
cetacean Insane Location: New York, NY	They were just on Howard Stern. They made over Artie, one of the guys on the show.

07-31-2003, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Watched it tonight with my female roommate. It's enjoyable enough, though it smacks of TLC. Best line from tonight's show? "What does she have that I don't, aside from a working vagina?" __________________ it's quiet in here

07-31-2003, 08:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
meanSpleen Squid hat! Location: A Few Miles Away From Halx	hehe, I like that quote too My favorite, though, is "Hey, whenever you feel like making out with me, just ask" __________________ Like TFP? Donate To Keep It Alive!!

08-05-2003, 12:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
striderkevin Crazy Location: Can't tell you, then I'd have to kill you.	That show just doesn't seem right... at all... __________________ "A false life is equal to death. Be your true self" -Strider Hiryu

07-31-2003, 09:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Plummie Liquid Diamonds Location: Lexington, KY	Yes, Carson is the funniest!! (the fashion guy) Best quote: "People tell me I look like Ellen Degeneres.." LMAO! This show is one of my favorites! __________________ Kim

08-05-2003, 08:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gman Insane Location: Down South In Louisiana	I kinda wished they had a website or something that would list all the tips they've given in the shows. Somethings I don't need to know (I think they gave advice on napkin folding) but some other tips (like shaving and such) would be nice to be able to glance at real quick before going on a date.

08-06-2003, 03:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	I caught it last night and thought it was pretty funny. The made-over dude was a good sport about the guys going off on him and the streak in his boxers, and they queer guys did a good job on him. I don't think I'll be setting time aside to watch it, but if I'm flipping channels I might stop on it for a while. -Mikey

08-11-2003, 11:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Enigma Upright Location: Huntsville, Alabama	I normally HATE "reality" shows, but this one rocks. I was a little concerned over the gay stereotypes portrayed by the Fab5, but overall the show really works. __________________ ?