TV’S GAY EUNUCHS
For those of you who don’t know what a eunuch is, a eunuch is a sexless human being. Someone who has been castrated. Someone like Ellen DeGeneres.
Every day – back when I still had DSTV – I would watch Ellen dancing around her studio like a clown. In the beginning I was so happy to see her on TV.
Here was a lesbian making it big despite the political incorrectness of having “out” homosexuals on prime time TV.
However, it wasn’t long before I became bored with Ellen and her stupid show. Sometimes when I was scrolling for something to watch, I would reluctantly click on channel-whatever to see Ellen the Eunuch making retarded jokes and dancing over a table, which was so obviously a phallic symbol.
Never once has she spoken about her sexuality on her show.
In fact, quite the opposite: like Rosy O’Donnell before her, Ellen now jokes about having a “crush” on this actor and that actor. Sometimes you can slightly detect the satiric undertones, but mostly it’s just the fact that poor Ellen has been castrated by Hollywood and by the public at large.
Even though, in certain respects, it has become very fashionable to be gay these days, it is still not acceptable to actually BE gay.
I mean, look at that South African soapie where two guys kissed on screen. It wasn’t long after that the tacky straight people made such a scene about it that they eventually had to cancel the storyline altogether.
On an MNet soapie there was a gay couple, but you would never had said so considering they never once actually kissed, touched or even had sex on screen.
Boring.
These days I don’t watch TV, but if I did I would probably not watch Ellen. I just feel so sorry for her, that poor castrated woman, running around in her converse sneakers, giving that poor table the ‘ol proverbial lap dance. It’s just not right.
Personally, I really hope Ellen eventually finds the self-respect to be a bit more blatant about her sexuality. Maybe she could start by actually saying the word “lesbian” on TV, and then she and that hottie of hers Portia de Rossi could make out or something. I don’t know, just something dramatic. Something that says, “Hey guys, look at me, I’m a cunt-licking lesbian and I’m on prime time TV and there’s nothing you can do about it!”
If it was me, I would probably use a lot of expletives to give my statement some more umph, but I don’t think Ellen would do something like that. I don’t think she has the balls!
While I do agree with much of what you have said and while I don’t watch Ellen’s show much; she has indeed mentioned her homosexuality and spoken about it with guests. She is not completely sexless as you are saying.
Perhaps a little exaggerated?. I’ve heard Ellen admit to being gay more than once on her talk show and she’s even had special guests on where they discussed the topic of homosexuality. When a kid was a victim of a homophobic hate crime, she made a really big deal out of it on her show. When she has a “crush” on a male actor or when she makes a fuss of a guy, it’s obviously a joke and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to detect her dry sense of humour.
Obviously there’s still a way to go in terms of censorship on television – but it’s not just limited to sexual orientation.
Not completely true. I think you canceled your DSTV subscription prematurely. As some the other comments pointed out Ellen do speak about her sexuality, she also frequently refers to Portia. She doesn’t rub her sexuality in other people’s faces and that’s why her show is so successful.
Regarding Egoli, she gay story line was was thin to say the least. Not only was it, at times, completely unrealistic but it also wasn’t a true reflection of gay relationships in general. Personally if was happy to see the story line canceled and even happier when Egoli got canceled all together.
Yeah man- Not true!. Definitely not true about ellen- I started hating that show but I soon “GOT” it- and she DOES talk about gay themes a lot- had Wanda sykes coming to talk about what it means to a black gay and out woman in america, Had that cute boy from doogie howser talk about his life and his boyfriend, had Adam lambert come and talk about the issues of being and artist and gay, talks about portia a lot and their lives together, provides a platform for her gay, but not so OUT friends to come on the show more than once and i think the audince already know this- and she speaks about the injustice against homosexuality quite often where it’s relevant! Perhaps your gripe should be about the male versions of the phenomenon you are decrying because I do not see a lot of that. In south africa we have made a lot of strides in soapies discussing gay issues in a real and human way- Isidingo, cul-de-sac, Generations, Rhythm City are some of the major soapies that portray homosexuality on television in more humane way rather than just SEX. Shows like Society as well as AFTER 9, Black Beulahs- were all on our TV in the last year- and locally made. Mzantsi Magic on DSTV has some cutting edge shows- and why, jus yesterday i watched a short movie made locally showing black women kissing passionately! maybe renew your subscription and then write this article again?
PS. Sorry for the typing errors – new key board!
From the little TV I watch I dont agree about Ellen. You sound a bit bitter about life !!!!
Ellen is great. I also disagree. As far as the very few out gay celebrities goes, I think no one has done so much for acceptance than Ellen. The rest just come out and stay out of the spotlight, that to me is even more sexless and cowardice. Why bother to come out if you are a celebrity and then totally hide your personal life?
Ellen has gone out of her way to show those homophobic americans that even though she might be gay, she is as “normal” or as “abnormal” as the next person. i don’t watch her show a lot, but in the few ties I have watches, she has many many times talked about her sexuality, and Portia. Hell, she even did a whole insert on her and Portia’s wedding, shared the wedding pics etc. And as said here in other comments, frequently have gay out celebs on. So personally I think your statements here hold absolutely no water.
I do however agree with you that it has become (and even a lot in SA) fashion to be gay, and everywhere you turn you here people saying “I have no problem with gays” or “some of my best friends are gay”, but boy oh boy, if you dare to actually BE gay on a TV show, and God forbid touch or kiss another man, then all hell breaks loose.
Even though I was also disappointed with the Egoli gay storyline, as it never pushed the envelope, I still think it was very brave of Franz Marx to introduce gay charachters into a prime time daytime soap in SA for the first time. I remember even my previously sorta homophobic grandmother loving Krynau and Braam on Egoli. So it served a purpose. Other soaps have tried it too, but like you say. If they dare make it more realistic, then everybody is up in arms.
And SA males, black and white are such hypocrites. They can accept two women kissing, in fact, they prefer it, but now just dare to show two men holding hands, or saying “I love you”, and then it is immoral and sick and wrong and “what about the children” and all that bullshit.
And of these hypocrites, DSTV is one of the biggest. They claim, like most South Africans, not to have a problem with it, but yet refuse to properly cater for their gay audience. They’ll show season after season of “The L Word” with sometimes really suggestive and explicit lesbian loving, but do you think they will ever show an episode of Queer as Folk? God forbid!!!
I think there is ample demand and material for a gay and lesbian channel, and I have suggested it in the past to them, hell, I’ll even be prepared to pay extra for it, to protect the poor innocent childrens eyes from seeing two men in love. But they just chose not to respond. Perhaps we should all send requests for a channel that shows gay themed movies and programmes, and perhaps then they will do something about it.
Ellen. I’ve heard Ellen talking about her wife a lot and I don’t even watch the show all that much. She’s done a lot for the gay community around the word, but I’m sure she appreciates your pity.
Greek. What about Greek. I think it’s a cool, light-hearted family show. It used to be on VUZU on DSTV but round lunch time.
One of the main characters is a gay frat boy and he’s had more guys in his bed than the main character (has had girls).
seems you have missed the mark Tits
skewed view there ol’ boy. this article hasn’t been researched well at all in terms of the ellen subject. I myself am not fond of her, but I do recognise what she has done for the gay community, and she speaks openly about issues such as homophobia and the struggles of coming out. Although she can’t dance for shit 🙂 she still helps so many people and is involved in so many charities. Hope u realise that tits…
I think the opposite is true in Ellens case. the table a phallic symbol? Please…
Who is Tits McGree. I was totaly surprised , but als not by this artical. It is a typical gal that is bored and who is moaning and talking no sence what so all. I enjoy Ellen’s show, and you do not need to where the gay flag with a tiara too show your support for the LGBT.
went to see Phillip Morris and tho the majority of the people undoubtedly knew about the gay angle, some of them still got up and walked out when they saw the butt fucking scene. There is a divide between what people will accept in theory and what they’ll alow in practice. that much is true. As for Ellen – that show is lame-o! That format is lame-o. Do some standup again girl – get your edge back!
Thank-you,thank-you.You’re all so wonderful.. First of all, let me say that- as it turns out- I haven’t watched Ellen in a number of years actually. My how time flies. It seems like these days she is much more open about her sexuality then when I used to watch.
I wrote this more as a call to arms to lesbains to get off their lazy apathetic asses and “represent”.Even gay guys for that matter. I think we can all agree that the conduct and practices within this community is oftentimes less than desirable. There really are very few role-models. And yes I do resepct Ellen immensely for what she has done- representing a respectable example of lesbians for the rest of us.
I’m glad there are more gay TV shows on TV these days but personally I think TV is retarded so I will just take your words for it. If there was a gay channel I would maybe watch some of the programmes at a friends house or something. As for Egoli, that show was pretty retarded and I’m sure we can all agree that Franz Marx could have done a bit more for the gay community, you know?
I still think that lil table is a phallic symbol though. I’m telling you- it’s probably in her contract that she has to dance over it or something.
Old Ellen. Hi Titties. I also had the same feeling about Ellen and was then corrected by my very str8 gf who watches each night having dinner with her two sons, 11 and 14 – and she also said that Ellen is actually talking about Poria quite a bit. That wasn’t my impression when she first came on DSTV thogh. That’s why I also stopped watching.
not true at all. i can not think how Mambaonline published this article about Ellen!!
Please dont let that guy to write again
thank you.\sol
Anger over De Generes!!
BE GAY ON TV. Hi Tits. What must one do to BE GAY on TV? Not all of us need to try and make a point
Misinformed article… Hi !
You seem to have got your facts wrong, or perhaps you probably only watch specific television programmes. Generations currently has a black male couple on its screen, and in-fact the pair almost make daily appearances. Their acting might warrant censure, as the closet form of affection they show is a peck on the cheek and a “brotherly hug”, The most passionate kiss was the 1st, and that was close to a year ago. However I must say of all the depictions of same-sex relationships on South African tv, Generations has been the most veracious. Isidingo, Egoli and Rhythm City have failed in terms of giving their same-sex couples pivotal roles in the programme over-all. I truly believe that SAs (or atleast the millions that watch Generations , each evening have no choice deal with the reality, whether they are homophobic or not.)
Gay channel on DSTV. Isn’t it about time DSTV offers the gay community of South Africa a dedicated gay channel. There is so much gay content out there – why not cater to one of their dedicated audiences?
Gay Channel. David, we tried that 2 years ago and the “gods” at multichoice didn’t want to bite. However, last weekend another person met with multichoice with the same concept. Not sure whether he had more success. A gay channel would be a nice addition, I must agree.
patience. to be straight you don’t have to flaunt it, same as when you are gay you don’t have to have loads of gay sex and flaunt your sex as some type of proof that you are indeed gay..
straight people 80% pluss are not going to entertain gay sex right now, we have to be patient.
Gay channel. A gay channel would not only put gay role models on TV every day and show that we are not all creepy perverts but it would also legitimize out existence as a real “community” of people. Apart from Gay Pride once a year there really isn’t any real sense of a “community”, and I think that should change.
If there is a channel for different race, religion and ethnic groups then surely there should be one for us too.
Ellen is proud. In Ellen’s defense, she has many time spoken out against Proposition 8 on her show plus she allowed a behind the scenes look at her own wedding and she even conducted an interview with her wife where they discussed why they call each other “wife” and not just partners.
Ellen has actually mentioned her sexuality before and even had a 17 year old girl on who was not allowed to take her girlfriend to her prom. So I think you may be a bit misinformed.
I actually like Ellen because she isnt in your face about her sexuality. She doesnt let it dictate her show or her personality. It is just part of WHO she is and it is not ONLY who she is. I think that the straight public needs to see that sexuality does not dictate. I would certainly switch off the TV if her show became “Gay hour”.
ellen. jup, agreed. The world however moves & changes direction slowly, like an oil tanker. Change is incremental. Gayness is still treated with reluctance, with negative consent. The str8 world will only accept as much as it can take, & the TV shows must oblige, or lose ratings & eventually get canned.
Poor Article. A poor quality and ill-balanced article…
horrible article. whats the point???????
…. Tits, dear, the first few postings said it all.. What a lot of sensationalistic rubbish you have written..
If you are an exaple of good journalism, how sad…
I suppose your silly little sensationalistic opinions have earned the response Mambaonline wants, since we have all written to either vilify or praise your rantings.. If that was the point, then you HAVE succeeded. If it wasn’t, I am irritated to have been drawn to reading drivel!
Worse, I berate myself for being drawn into the ‘fray’!
Gasp. It’s like you can see into my very soul…