I don't agree that the "vast majority" of the population doesn't want to see two men dancing together. (Though a same sex couple could also be two women.)
Saying that you can't have a gay couple on a programme because it's a 'family show' implies that there's something about gay couples that shouldn't be around children.
Are you really sure that no straight couple would watch a gay couple dancing. Can you be sure that 'your opinion' is the same thing as 'everybodies opinion'???
I didn't say that my opinion was the same as everyone else's, I said the vast majority.
I didn't say you can't have a gay couple on a family show and they can't be around children, where did you get that from?
I know that if 2 guys were dancing I'd be switching over for certain. Not because I'm homophobic in anyway but I just couldn't handle the spin and false excitement it would generate within and around the show.
Absolutely. It's a family show and he's enough to scare any child under 12 whoever he danced with.
Yep, I can't stand him. On Eggheads he makes it so obvious he wants to win, whereas the other Eggheads obviously try to win but aren't that bothered if they don't.
I don't agree that the "vast majority" of the population doesn't want to see two men dancing together. (Though a same sex couple could also be two women.)
We've legalised gay marriage and attitudes to homosexuality have very much improved, so I doubt that many people would care about two men or two women dancing together.
Aw look. I'm all for sexual equality, I support gay marriage. I can empathise with trans people of both sexes, I think they tread a very rocky road and wish them nothing but the best, but look at it from another perspective. I'm hetero, not bi-curious, don't have a gay best friend and you know what? I'm one of the silent majority!
Aw look. I'm all for sexual equality, I support gay marriage. I can empathise with trans people of both sexes, I think they tread a very rocky road and wish them nothing but the best, but look at it from another perspective. I'm hetero, not bi-curious, don't have a gay best friend and you know what? I'm one of the silent majority!
I don't get what point you're trying to make. Are you saying you wouldn't want to see two men/two women dancing?
Who the **** cares? Is there an actual reason why a gay man can't dance with a women, or is it just another case of a militant gay trying to force an agenda?
Who the **** cares? Is there an actual reason why a gay man can't dance with a women, or is it just another case of a militant gay trying to force an agenda?
Lol - surely this post is a parody of a right wing Daily Mail reader?
A fair proportion of my favourite singer's, actor's and entertainers are gay.
Those that know me know I'm not homophobic, I just don't want to see two men dancing.
I don't watch the show, but I agree with you. I've nothing against the gays, but I would be turned away by two people of the same sex dancing together. The same sex makes it look more intimate, rather than friendly, and I always saw the show as light-hearted more than anything else. Just my opinion, of course!
The same sex makes it look more intimate, rather than friendly, and I always saw the show as light-hearted more than anything else. Just my opinion, of course!
I do think this guy CJ is rather fluid with his "facts" the BBC did not approach him his agent put his name forward with certain demands and his agents offer was not taken up . He also "suggested" Robin may have been axed for pushing for same sex couples, whereas Robin himself who had to pull out last year due to an injury sustained the previous year himself seems to have hinted that he feels it is an age related thing .
I would ask CJ why he would only dance with another man, what is wrong with dancing with a lady ? I think he was more interested in making headlines than taking part in any competition.
I don't watch the show, but I agree with you. I've nothing against the gays, but I would be turned away by two people of the same sex dancing together. The same sex makes it look more intimate, rather than friendly, and I always saw the show as light-hearted more than anything else. Just my opinion, of course!
Why intimate? It's not like any of the people dancing are actually dating (Kristina aside, though not this year!)
Don't get me wrong, I'm not demanding they introduce a same sex couple on Strictly, I'm just curious as to why so many people seem to be against it, rather than not caring one way or another.
Who the **** cares? Is there an actual reason why a gay man can't dance with a women, or is it just another case of a militant gay trying to force an agenda?
Seriously, what is this agenda that gay people supposedly have? I've asked so many people over the years, but no one has ever given me an answer.
Seriously, what is this agenda that gay people supposedly have? I've asked so many people over the years, but no one has ever given me an answer.
There isn't one, it's just something that a few people invent to make their irrational dislike seem more rational.
For example, when gay marriage was still illegal they'd say that the drive for same sex marriage was "pushing an agenda" because it made it sound more nefarious than saying "they want equality".
It makes the selection simple... theres x males and the same females to be paired with people of the opposite sex and thus equality is served, we don't get to know what the pro's like to eat be it fish or pork shall we say
If you ask me, there are some that need to get used to the sight of same-sex couples kissing/ dancing/ holding hands.
These things are a normal part of life and need to get used to seeing them.....
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
Do you explain to her that it's compulsory for the dancing couples to engage in sex between shows?
I assume you drew pictures explaining how heterosexual sex works, because that's integral to the competition.
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
Why not at that age I saw my Mums gay friends kissing and grew up seeing that is it no diffrent to man and woman kissing.
Only thing what confused me was when I was 7 and asked if they were married or getting married and they told me they couldn't.
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
If you're happy to let a 3 year old watch two people dance it shouldn't matter what gender they are. That said, I'm surprised you'd let a 3 year old stay up late enough to watch SCD.
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
It's no one else's fault that you can't be bothered to tell your 3 year old that some men dance with men and some women dance with other women.
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All of the men I know would agree with me.
A fair proportion of my favourite singer's, actor's and entertainers are gay.
Those that know me know I'm not homophobic, I just don't want to see two men dancing.
I didn't say that my opinion was the same as everyone else's, I said the vast majority.
I didn't say you can't have a gay couple on a family show and they can't be around children, where did you get that from?
Ok. I may have conflated your post with my thoughts on the OP.
But, that is the BBC's implication. There's something about the gay community that they think is somehow 'non-family friendly'.
Personally don't think the man on the street give two shits about same sex dancing, and if they did their most probably homophobic...
But you only know a handful of men presumably. I don't think you can say their views are reflective of the whole population.
If you were invited to a same sex wedding would you cover your eyes during the first dance?
Absolutely. It's a family show and he's enough to scare any child under 12 whoever he danced with.
Aw look. I'm all for sexual equality, I support gay marriage. I can empathise with trans people of both sexes, I think they tread a very rocky road and wish them nothing but the best, but look at it from another perspective. I'm hetero, not bi-curious, don't have a gay best friend and you know what? I'm one of the silent majority!
I don't get what point you're trying to make. Are you saying you wouldn't want to see two men/two women dancing?
More like non-audience-figures friendly.
Lol - surely this post is a parody of a right wing Daily Mail reader?
I don't watch the show, but I agree with you. I've nothing against the gays, but I would be turned away by two people of the same sex dancing together. The same sex makes it look more intimate, rather than friendly, and I always saw the show as light-hearted more than anything else. Just my opinion, of course!
Exactly! ;-)
I would ask CJ why he would only dance with another man, what is wrong with dancing with a lady ? I think he was more interested in making headlines than taking part in any competition.
Why intimate? It's not like any of the people dancing are actually dating (Kristina aside, though not this year!)
Don't get me wrong, I'm not demanding they introduce a same sex couple on Strictly, I'm just curious as to why so many people seem to be against it, rather than not caring one way or another.
Seriously, what is this agenda that gay people supposedly have? I've asked so many people over the years, but no one has ever given me an answer.
These things are a normal part of life and need to get used to seeing them.....
There isn't one, it's just something that a few people invent to make their irrational dislike seem more rational.
For example, when gay marriage was still illegal they'd say that the drive for same sex marriage was "pushing an agenda" because it made it sound more nefarious than saying "they want equality".
Why? Because you, as a trans says so? I will be watching SCD with my 3 year old this year and I don't intend on explaining to her why a man is dancing with another man or a woman is dancing with another woman. However much the damn PC brigrade try to tell me I should!
Do you explain to her that it's compulsory for the dancing couples to engage in sex between shows?
I assume you drew pictures explaining how heterosexual sex works, because that's integral to the competition.
Why not at that age I saw my Mums gay friends kissing and grew up seeing that is it no diffrent to man and woman kissing.
Only thing what confused me was when I was 7 and asked if they were married or getting married and they told me they couldn't.
If you're happy to let a 3 year old watch two people dance it shouldn't matter what gender they are. That said, I'm surprised you'd let a 3 year old stay up late enough to watch SCD.
It's no one else's fault that you can't be bothered to tell your 3 year old that some men dance with men and some women dance with other women.