tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post8999177807177419674..comments2023-10-14T09:51:53.830+00:00Comments on Footnotes: Icons for Gay MenDancer in DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087622962074214295noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-38486453034628225792013-09-28T05:40:17.289+00:002013-09-28T05:40:17.289+00:00I've only just come to terms and accepted my s...I've only just come to terms and accepted my sexual status, bisexual, in life and was stunned to see I may have already been hinting at my sexuality as I discovered, due to a Google search which led to this list among others, Audrey Hepburn is a Gay icon and I have previously proclaimed on social media my love for her. Anywho, as a younger, I'm assuming, Gay/Bi, I would've included Lady Gaga in the honorable mentions/future icons list, only because I identified so much with her while I was in my closeted phase and believe she made it possible for me to be more comfortable expressing myself. I know it's not the norm for a Gay icon to define themselves as such, in such a way as she has, and it might seem to the older members of the community that she's trying too hard or doing it exactly for that point, but nevertheless, I feel she made it a point that its ok to be yourself, and furthermore, it's ok to be different than everybody else, which, in conjunction with many other things in my life, helped me to get to the point I'm at now, which is completely comfortable with myself, as well as my orientation, and in some small way I feel I owe that to her, because before her, I didn't really have anyone saying its ok to be this way, even though I knew deep down I was. So in closing, I know I might just be bi, and that she might just be doing it for attention, but hopefully this story might give her some leeway into cracking into the future icons list, because she helped me, in a way, discover myself in a way no one ever did before. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-7019075891646939352008-07-16T12:10:00.000+00:002008-07-16T12:10:00.000+00:00I agree on the Dolly front. J-Lo, maybe you will ...I agree on the Dolly front. J-Lo, maybe you will change your mind after 9 TO 5 opens on Broadway - they announced it's coming into the Marquis Theatre yesterday, Ms. Parton was there and as fabulous as ever!The Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174151566718145651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-26455913703315699912008-07-15T23:23:00.000+00:002008-07-15T23:23:00.000+00:00But I'm not an old gay man...I may act like it, bu...But I'm not an old gay man...I may act like it, but I'm not. <BR/><BR/>I'm not saying Faye should be on the list, I'm just saying almost all the references I can think of in regards to Joan and all the references I hear others say/give of her, generally come from a movie about her...so that's my justification for bumping Joan...besides I need Dolly on the list and she's the one I'm willing to bump off the list.ScottE.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02346813251871182513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-62972654507634170992008-07-15T20:11:00.000+00:002008-07-15T20:11:00.000+00:00Rocking post Jason! I love your inclusion of Glen...Rocking post Jason! I love your inclusion of Glenn Close whose performance in Dangerous Liaisons spawn a zillion witty one liners. Don't you love that with the exception of Barbra, there something just slighting fucked up about all of those women? Whether it be a drug problem, or plastic surgery or whatever there just something that makes you know they aren't just a role model. I also think that each and every one of those women have had an iconic ROLE playing someone fucked up. Even Cate Blanchett in the second Elizabeth. Agreed with the addition of the SATC crew. My additions are: <BR/><BR/>Madonna<BR/><BR/>Annie Lennox (well she SHOULD be a Gay icon)<BR/><BR/>David Beckham<BR/><BR/>And your favorite Jason, Reba MacIntire.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866812242169890362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-80389044246235909552008-07-15T17:56:00.000+00:002008-07-15T17:56:00.000+00:00Ooooo - good post!!! I agree with Stef - it seems...Ooooo - good post!!! I agree with Stef - it seems the SATC girls are on their way to icon-dom. (ha ha)Lady Brandenburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905918888806246713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-8953795811655374382008-07-15T17:21:00.000+00:002008-07-15T17:21:00.000+00:00Scotte, I think a lot of older gay men would argue...Scotte, I think a lot of older gay men would argue that it's definitely Joan they love, not Faye Dunaway. There's a reason why Whatever Happened to Baby Jane is the #1 camp movie of all time. Maybe in 30 years you can bump Joan, but not yet. (In my old office with my two lovely older gays, they were CONSTANTLY argueing over Bette Davis and Joan Crawford)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-53711762235998984142008-07-15T02:16:00.000+00:002008-07-15T02:16:00.000+00:00I have to admit, I'm woefully undereducated about ...I have to admit, I'm woefully undereducated about some of the icons on your list. Never seen a Joan Crawford movie, or Faye playing her. The only Judy G. i've seen is the Wizard. Guess I've got some catching up to do.<BR/><BR/>On the icons of the future list... what about SJP and the ladies of SATC? Is there a reason they're not on the list? And I totally get Cate B. and Tilda S. They're both such awesome chameleons, I love watching them. (And Cate B. is so hot, she's on my "other" list.)<BR/><BR/>PS. I met MTM years ago. She's not so sweet in real life.Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024186205791001584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-23229421133987117612008-07-15T01:28:00.000+00:002008-07-15T01:28:00.000+00:00And another future icon: Angelina Jolie...love he...And another future icon: Angelina Jolie...love her or hate her, she's a polarizing figure...a sign of an icon to come.ScottE.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02346813251871182513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741885.post-25360839331977223822008-07-15T01:14:00.000+00:002008-07-15T01:14:00.000+00:00Whew...great list...GREAT POST...I do have to agre...Whew...great list...GREAT POST...I do have to agree most of the way on the top 10. Mostly. I'd drop Joan Crawford and bump up Dolly Parton. <BR/><BR/>Dear Readers...I've been lobbying for Dolly and I just couldn't crap that nut. <BR/><BR/>And my justification for bumping Joan. Is it really Joan Crawford we love...or is it Faye Dunaway AS Joan Crawford? No wire hangers, EVER! Don't fuck with me fellas. This isn't my first time at the rodeo.<BR/><BR/>Anyway...Dolly...Ahhh Dolly. The songs. The boobs. The hair and skinny ridiculous waist. And the songs. And the understanding, compassion and caring!<BR/><BR/>"Having a big gay following, I get hate mail and threats. Some people are blind or ignorant, and you can't be that prejudiced and hateful and go through this world and still be happy."<BR/>-Dolly Parton<BR/><BR/>Come on people...GET HAPPY!ScottE.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02346813251871182513noreply@blogger.com