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The Gay people I know think like Mr Blackwood. Even a very camp gay man I work with, lovely fella despite being a pervy s0d, like the majority men, hetereos including myself :unibrow:, told me to behave when I asked him did he go to the Pride. His words where 'why would I go down there just to watch men in dresses'??
That's what I mean,they're as different as anyone else! I always remember drinking in the "Bighouse"(in the early 70's) wondering why so many "Straight" guy's were in a pub, with such camp barmen.........then the penny dropped!:smirk:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kid_Amigo
Ive no problem with homosexuals, Ive worked with a few gays, Ive also been in the company of people who have made no secret they are gay, i have found them very pleasant and ready for laugh and enjoyed there company . i would feel uncomfortable with anyone who dresses so blatantly camp. OK i realize its a carnival but if i was gay i would be concerned any more carnivals don't start getting over the top, if Liverpool's Gay pride started to look anything like San Francisco's parades i would feel very uncomfortable.
Well, it was just a great day. :neutral:
(I've read lots of positive comments on other web-sites since, and not read one negative comment from anyone who attended).
It was a great day - great atmosphere, great entertainment - simple as that.
To anyone saying 'why would I want to go and watch men in dresses' - - well why wouldn't you ?? why wouldn't you want to have a great time with everyone else regardless of who or what you are. Who wouldn't want see the singers, comedy acts and listen to good music ? Why wouldn't you want to see lots bright colours to cheer you up on a sunny afternoon, and have loads of good laughs with the banter and comedy characters.
Stay at home and be miserable then I say ! :rolleyes:
There was every age from young kids to pensioners. Everyone was having a lovely afternoon. I'm just sorry we couldn't have stayed until the end - we didn't want to miss anything!
If the aim of the carnival was for everyone just to have a nice fun day then i am sure it was a success,if the aim of the carnival was to help gays to be more open and for non gays to accept them without prejudice i am not so sure,i can only speak for myself,theres a difference between being gay and dressing up in drag and it will always make me feel uncomfortable,sorry IMO does more harm than good
I missed it - what a drag!
Lindy, you seem to have taken rather a lot of photos of back passages.
:slywink:
Joking aside - I'm in favour and support the parade.
ha,ha, here's some men in dresses -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLgFESZrO5k
I was just looking for Dickie Henderson for the other thread.
Men have always dressed up as women - still do ! How many times do you see daft fellahs dressed up at stag do's :rolleyes: - - it seems guys will don a dress at the drop of a hat ! :)
Caw canny th' noo, ma Lanky pals
tak care at what ye tilt
mony the mon
may ready don
a dress just like the gals
let no-one stray to make mention o' the ....
Yer wha'!:handclap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Oudeis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXXjcYCUB2Y
Check this one out at 1.12min
Ha,ha, that's fantastic,John! Bet they'll think twice next time,the jerks!
Ha,ha, :handclap: I'm made up they got what was coming to them !
pity those drag guys didn't chase those morons to hell along the street - - they woulda' looked like right wuss's being chased off by someone in a skirt and stilettos ! :063:
Imagine what they were saying to the coppers......"We've just been decked by some men with dresses on"!!!!!!:unibrow:Quote:
Originally Posted by lindylou
Spot on, Debra, with BOTH your posts... It shouldn't have been necessary for you to have to point this out, but it seems it was... and you did it so well!Quote:
Originally Posted by pennylane
Sorry for late response, not realised this post before and not been on a few days but thought I had to reply to this.Quote:
Originally Posted by pennylane
I am very aware probably more Straight men are into dressing up a women, Eddie Izzard being a prime example, but do they have a March to show they are proud to be Straight?
Maybe a March could be arranged so they can be proud of their desires.
As I already stated, I have no objections to a March, I have no objections to this March which features stereotypical gay performers and revellers, if thats what people want to see and the partakers happy to provide, then in terms of entertainment, it is a success. If they are proud to be Gay, then fair enough. I agree they should not be ashamed and be allowed to be themselves, but is it sending a positive message that Gay people are just like any other person? I can't say it does as it only concentrates on the Stereotypes. Not saying anything is wrong with being extremely Camp tranny, just what about gays like Ian McKellen or John Barrowman? People accept them as actors and performers and know very well they are Gay, its not important.
Ive no idea how many men dress up in womans clothes ,i know i don't like the implication that a lot of men who have felt the march was sending the wrong message are doing the same thing themselves behind closed doors.
its up to the people who march in these parades,if they want a fun day out,fine,i have absolutely no problem with anyone being homosexual,Ive also no problem with any man dressing up in public as a woman for a laugh, i do have a problem with any man straight or homosexual walking the streets dressed as a woman for a thrill, that makes me uncomfortable and i would walk away from any person who joined my company who i knew dressed as a woman for kicks.
i am sure a lot of the gays on the march were just having a laugh and not dressing up for kicks but it does send the wrong message,
I'm losing the thread now ! :rolleyes:
I think people are looking too much into it :smirk:
Some of the things mentioned wouldn't have entered my head.
It was just a great event. Hope it continues to be as good next time.
I understand what you mean lindylou,i agree the day was all about having a good time, Ive still got no problem with that, but the parade drew a lot of publicity and was for a serious cause.Gay Pride. if the parades aim was also for the public to accept them for what they are,just decent normal people who just want to live life they way they want without prejudice then just consider what you wear on future parades and dont go to far.Quote:
Originally Posted by lindylou
i hope they look at my views as feedback rather than objections to the parade.
I was part of the parade. I wasn't dressed as a woman and I'm not camp but I don't have a problem with women who dress as men or men who dress as women and no one else seemed to either apart from a handful of 'Christians' at the beginning. If people feel uncomfortable seeing other people in drag then maybe they might need to ask themselves what that's really about. Parades are always about dressing up so expect more of the same next year (and then some). If it's not for you or you have a problem with people being gay, trans, bi, etc, fair enough. Deal with it. One way of dealing with it is avoiding the parade. I don't think it's compulsory and the centre of Liverpool is more than big enough for everyone to enjoy themselves without seeking to spoil it for others.
Well said. Wallet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Big where it matters
those who were there, at the mainstage.....you know, when 'THE RYTHEM OF THE NIGHT' was sang
who was it by"!
i really liked it
but everytime i youtube it
its not the same song
i swere she was the actual singer :(
but i cant find anything on it
help me
Please do not take this the wrong way
(I do not intend to spoil your play
all are free to have their say)
but, for the 'skinny' on events that day
contact the organisers, see what they say...
http://www.liverpoolpride.co.uk/contact
Debarge - Rhythm Of The NightQuote:
Originally Posted by gay6lord