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Four Fingers · 09-25-2003, 10:27 AM

Chuck Palahniuk just came out of the closet (yesterday actually). Turns out he has been living with a male partner for more than 10 years now.

You can read about at his official fan site: http://www.chuckpalahniuk.net

Normally, someone's being gay shouldn't be that interesting. But in this case it does kinda explain Fight Club, doesn't it? In a good way, I mean.

Astrocloud · 09-25-2003, 10:59 AM

GASP, You mean Tyler Durden is one of them? No wonder I like him.

sadatx · 09-25-2003, 11:07 AM

I had a film professor in college who was gay and loved Fight Club and would point out all the gay subtext in the movie (which was, I think, more prevalent in the book).

So, fairly or unfairly, I always took for granted that Palahniuk was gay. But I guess I never knew if he had said he was or not.

Astrocloud · 09-25-2003, 11:45 AM

Then again here is a quote from this weeks entertainment weekly (I know, I know, don't roll your eyes)

Quote:

Turnarounds are a gas, especially when you get your pals in on it. ''When reporters call my friends, my friends start lying: 'Ah, yeah. He lives in a castle! He's a heroin addict!' And so they tell these contradictory stories, so it's fun for them.'' When the press makes references to Palahniuk's wife, everyone has a big giggle. ''My lovely wife!'' he smiles. In fact, Palahniuk has no wife, and declines to discuss his personal life on the record, preferring to keep his fans guessing

So maybe he's not gay

Four Fingers · 09-25-2003, 11:58 AM

Yeah, that entertainment weekly article is the reason he came out. He said some nasty things about the female reporter that wrote that in his audio-blog, and then admitted that he had lived with a male partner for 11 years.

Dunno. Maybe it's another prank of his.

irseg · 09-25-2003, 11:59 AM

After seeing the movie, I always just kind of assumed.

Charlatan · 09-25-2003, 12:02 PM

After reading all of his books I've always thought he was either gay or closeted... In the end, I only care that he is one of the most exciting writers of our time...

Astrocloud · 09-25-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Charlatan
After reading all of his books I've always thought he was either gay or closeted... In the end, I only care that he is one of the most exciting writers of our time...

Then you should be excited by this:

from aint it cool news

Quote:

Hey Harry-

Bebop chick here - just wanted to let you know that I just got back from Chuck Palahniuk's signing at Columbia University. He read the now-notorious short story "Guts", causing his head count of individuals who have fainted during the full stretch of his American tour to rise to 25. Uniquely, the second person to pass out this afternoon actually fell forward into his chair, and was brought down onto the floor. After he came to, he started screaming at the top of his lungs (sounded like he'd had the crap scared out of him). I promised Chuck I wouldn't disclose too much info, but just thought I'd let you know that his upcoming anthology will prove to be everything it's hyped to be and more than you can fucking imagine.

On the Spike Jonze note - yes, Chuck DEFINITELY has spoken enthusiastically with Spike about an "underground movie project" after he is finished with his book tour (if Spike has not found another author before then - which I couldn't contemplate a reason for). He also shared a couple of other stories of friends, and examples of tales even his incredibly liberal publishers decided to censor (thanks to my question, of course) . . . there were numerous other goodies, surprises, etc. . . but I can't divulge too much. Any more questions . . . ? In the words of Chuck, I need that "like I need teeth in my ass-hole".

Au revoir,

Bebop_chick

Spike Jonz gave us "Being John Malkovich" -This seems like an ideal pairing.

Four Fingers · 09-25-2003, 12:51 PM

I hated "Being John Malkovich"

Astrocloud · 09-25-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Four Fingers
I hated "Being John Malkovich"

Maybe you didn't "get it".

Mr.Deflok · 09-25-2003, 03:05 PM

BJM was groovy.

I don't care if he's gay, he writes an awesome novel and that's all that matters.

Captain_Murphy · 09-25-2003, 04:50 PM

Anyone else remember the Fight Club quote (movie, not book)

"We are a generation of men raised by women. I'm beginning to wonder if another woman is what we really need."

It seems like all my favorite authors are gay. First Clive Barker, now Chuck. Who's next, Tom Robbins?

Captain_Murphy · 09-25-2003, 04:52 PM

Also forgot to mention. I thought "Being John Malkovich" was crap. I guess I didn't get it either. Anyone care to tell me what I didn't get?

Ganguro · 09-25-2003, 05:05 PM

i got it, and yes.. it did indeed stink

coke babies · 09-25-2003, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Charlatan
After reading all of his books I've always thought he was either gay or closeted... In the end, I only care that he is one of the most exciting writers of our time...

Amen.

Xiangsu · 09-25-2003, 06:15 PM

He's my favorite author...but I'm straight...I love him...

Charlatan · 09-26-2003, 05:57 AM

Spike Jones and Chuck P... interesting pairing... Being John Malkovich is driven by many of the same impulses that are firing though the viens of Palahniuk's work...

If you have seen some of Jones' other works (like it or not) you have to agree that he is consistently interesting...

johnnymysto · 09-26-2003, 05:59 AM

Clive Barker's gay??? Whoa. I'll have to rewatch all his movies now. That is interesting...

Halx · 09-26-2003, 10:35 AM

I think the important thing to remember is this:

He was gay when he wrote all of his awesome shit.
Coming out of the closet wont change that fact.
It also wont have much of an affect on his future stuff.
He is the same person he always was and you appreciated him then.

Mr. Spacemonkey · 09-26-2003, 12:32 PM

I don't give a fuck if Chuck Palahniuk is gay or not. He's still an awesome writer, i mean he wrote choke and fight club, didn't he?

GSRIDER · 09-26-2003, 01:19 PM

Yup, chuck could fuck sheep while wearing pixie wings..... I'd still buy his books though.

Moobie · 09-26-2003, 01:33 PM

The big question is "When are they going to make another movie?" I want to see IM and Survivor on the big screen.

I wonder if any of Choke was personal experience..... hmmmmm...

YourNeverThere · 09-26-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by GSRIDER
Yup, chuck could fuck sheep while wearing pixie wings..... I'd still buy his books though.

I concur

bundy · 09-26-2003, 11:03 PM

what is the point of this thread?

a writer is gay... so?

btw, i loved Being John Malkovich. i thought it was very clever. i´m looking forward to seeing this combination.

almostaugust · 09-27-2003, 02:08 AM

I dont care if he's gay. Ive read a few of books and enjoyed them greatly. And, ive never picked up on the gay subtext people are talking about- though i can see where your coming from.

em1014 · 09-27-2003, 06:35 AM

cool...at least he knows what he wants in life! This reminds me though.. I have to read Fight Club for one of my classes this semester.

BigGov · 09-27-2003, 06:52 AM

You got an amazing class if you have to read Fight Club.

Fight Club is a good book that is interesting and can be read in one night, it's the perfect book for any student.

World's King · 09-27-2003, 05:47 PM

Wow... He's Gay.

*goes back to stuff that matters*

Hrothgar · 09-27-2003, 06:26 PM

I preferred Adaptation over Being John Malkovich myself.

Chuck Palahniuk is an awesome writer regardless of sexual preference.

hilbert25 · 09-28-2003, 02:11 AM

It was something I figured he had to have tried at some point or another. It doesn't matter though. What I do care about is that I can't get his books for less than $13 each.... grrrr...

little limey · 09-28-2003, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by bundy
what is the point of this thread?

a writer is gay... so?

So, it gives you a different perspective on the book. Well I guess only if you are into the whole biographical perspective of literary criticism.

RelaX · 10-17-2003, 02:10 PM

How DARE HE! The foul infidel!

Really... I don't care that much though, as long as he doesn't include gay erotic scenes in his new books.
Does give you kindof a new perspective on the relationship between the two guys in Choke. Living together and all.

Chingal0 · 10-17-2003, 06:24 PM

Heh Halx hit it right on the head. As far as i am concerned, being gay shouldnt change anyones perceptions about you. Altho, there are people that disagree, I usually just fight them and lose and cry. Then they think im gay.

mattevil · 10-17-2003, 06:42 PM

who cares as long as he's talented. and of course clive barker is gay. look at hellraiser you've got all that fetish wear and channard has a dick on his head.

Xiangsu · 10-17-2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RelaX
How DARE HE! The foul infidel!

Really... I don't care that much though, as long as he doesn't include gay erotic scenes in his new books.
Does give you kindof a new perspective on the relationship between the two guys in Choke. Living together and all.

Did you read Lullaby?! Trust me, when you get to the end you will see a little bit of his homosexuallity showing through.

skyscan · 10-17-2003, 09:25 PM

*SARCASM*
Wait, he's gay? No way.
Next you are going to tell me Elton John and Ian McKellen are gay also. Nope I'm not going to believe it
*/SARCASM*

I think that just proves that it doesn't matter, what matters is how good you are at what you do.

Crazy/Beautiful · 10-31-2003, 12:47 PM

Who cares he's a great writer! Sexual preference doesn't change anything!

sic8 · 11-01-2003, 10:26 AM

Yeah I loved both his and Clive Barker's books (his game wasn't too bad either!)

09-25-2003, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Four Fingers Crazy	Fight Club Author is GAY Chuck Palahniuk just came out of the closet (yesterday actually). Turns out he has been living with a male partner for more than 10 years now. You can read about at his official fan site: http://www.chuckpalahniuk.net Normally, someone's being gay shouldn't be that interesting. But in this case it does kinda explain Fight Club, doesn't it? In a good way, I mean. __________________ "Always do right - this will gratify some and astonish the rest."

09-25-2003, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Four Fingers Crazy	Yeah, that entertainment weekly article is the reason he came out. He said some nasty things about the female reporter that wrote that in his audio-blog, and then admitted that he had lived with a male partner for 11 years. Dunno. Maybe it's another prank of his. __________________ "Always do right - this will gratify some and astonish the rest."

09-25-2003, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	After reading all of his books I've always thought he was either gay or closeted... In the end, I only care that he is one of the most exciting writers of our time... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-25-2003, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Four Fingers Crazy	I hated "Being John Malkovich" __________________ "Always do right - this will gratify some and astonish the rest."

09-26-2003, 05:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Spike Jones and Chuck P... interesting pairing... Being John Malkovich is driven by many of the same impulses that are firing though the viens of Palahniuk's work... If you have seen some of Jones' other works (like it or not) you have to agree that he is consistently interesting... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-25-2003, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Astrocloud Apocalypse Nerd	GASP, You mean Tyler Durden is one of them? No wonder I like him.

09-25-2003, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
sadatx Psycho	I had a film professor in college who was gay and loved Fight Club and would point out all the gay subtext in the movie (which was, I think, more prevalent in the book). So, fairly or unfairly, I always took for granted that Palahniuk was gay. But I guess I never knew if he had said he was or not.

09-25-2003, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	After seeing the movie, I always just kind of assumed.

09-25-2003, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	BJM was groovy. I don't care if he's gay, he writes an awesome novel and that's all that matters.

09-25-2003, 04:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Captain_Murphy Upright Location: Near Pittsburgh	Anyone else remember the Fight Club quote (movie, not book) "We are a generation of men raised by women. I'm beginning to wonder if another woman is what we really need." It seems like all my favorite authors are gay. First Clive Barker, now Chuck. Who's next, Tom Robbins?

09-25-2003, 04:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Captain_Murphy Upright Location: Near Pittsburgh	Also forgot to mention. I thought "Being John Malkovich" was crap. I guess I didn't get it either. Anyone care to tell me what I didn't get?

09-25-2003, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ganguro Army of Me	i got it, and yes.. it did indeed stink

09-25-2003, 06:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Xiangsu Addict Location: Illinois	He's my favorite author...but I'm straight...I love him...

09-26-2003, 05:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
johnnymysto Overreactor Location: South Ca'lina	Clive Barker's gay??? Whoa. I'll have to rewatch all his movies now. That is interesting... __________________ "I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request." - Capt. Barbossa

09-26-2003, 10:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I think the important thing to remember is this: He was gay when he wrote all of his awesome shit. Coming out of the closet wont change that fact. It also wont have much of an affect on his future stuff. He is the same person he always was and you appreciated him then. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

09-26-2003, 12:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	I don't give a fuck if Chuck Palahniuk is gay or not. He's still an awesome writer, i mean he wrote choke and fight club, didn't he? __________________ "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to." -- Donnie Darko

09-26-2003, 01:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
GSRIDER spurt king Location: Out of my mind	Yup, chuck could fuck sheep while wearing pixie wings..... I'd still buy his books though. __________________ No signature at this time.

09-26-2003, 01:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
Moobie Insane Location: baked beans	The big question is "When are they going to make another movie?" I want to see IM and Survivor on the big screen. I wonder if any of Choke was personal experience..... hmmmmm... __________________ Obscenity is the crutch of inarticulate motherfuckers. We like money. Give us your money you stupid consumer whore.

09-26-2003, 11:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	what is the point of this thread? a writer is gay... so? btw, i loved Being John Malkovich. i thought it was very clever. i´m looking forward to seeing this combination. __________________ Ohayo!!!

09-27-2003, 02:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	I dont care if he's gay. Ive read a few of books and enjoyed them greatly. And, ive never picked up on the gay subtext people are talking about- though i can see where your coming from. __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

09-27-2003, 06:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
em1014 Crazy	cool...at least he knows what he wants in life! This reminds me though.. I have to read Fight Club for one of my classes this semester.

09-27-2003, 06:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	You got an amazing class if you have to read Fight Club. Fight Club is a good book that is interesting and can be read in one night, it's the perfect book for any student. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

09-27-2003, 05:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	Wow... He's Gay. goes back to stuff that matters __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

09-27-2003, 06:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I preferred Adaptation over Being John Malkovich myself. Chuck Palahniuk is an awesome writer regardless of sexual preference. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

09-28-2003, 02:11 AM	#30 (permalink)
hilbert25 Psycho Location: nOvA	It was something I figured he had to have tried at some point or another. It doesn't matter though. What I do care about is that I can't get his books for less than $13 each.... grrrr...

10-17-2003, 02:10 PM	#32 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	How DARE HE! The foul infidel! Really... I don't care that much though, as long as he doesn't include gay erotic scenes in his new books. Does give you kindof a new perspective on the relationship between the two guys in Choke. Living together and all. __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein

10-17-2003, 06:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
Chingal0 Something like that.. Location: Oreygun.	Heh Halx hit it right on the head. As far as i am concerned, being gay shouldnt change anyones perceptions about you. Altho, there are people that disagree, I usually just fight them and lose and cry. Then they think im gay. __________________ "Eventually I became too sexy for my gym membership fee."

10-17-2003, 06:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
mattevil Addict Location: Virginia	who cares as long as he's talented. and of course clive barker is gay. look at hellraiser you've got all that fetish wear and channard has a dick on his head.

10-17-2003, 09:25 PM	#36 (permalink)
skyscan Tilted Location: Missouri	SARCASM Wait, he's gay? No way. Next you are going to tell me Elton John and Ian McKellen are gay also. Nope I'm not going to believe it /SARCASM I think that just proves that it doesn't matter, what matters is how good you are at what you do. __________________ Media Stew

10-31-2003, 12:47 PM	#37 (permalink)
Crazy/Beautiful Loser Location: In solitude	Who cares he's a great writer! Sexual preference doesn't change anything!

11-01-2003, 10:26 AM	#38 (permalink)
sic8 Upright	Yeah I loved both his and Clive Barker's books (his game wasn't too bad either!)