Gossip Girl Eric is finally out

Everyone have been expecting Eric (Connor Paolo) to be the male character to come out on "Gossip Girl,' I had one look at him in the first episode and expected it (I mean, come on, he tried to commit suicide!). Not only does he come out, also the new character Asher (Jesse Swenson). Dan had to be the one who caught Asher in the act of kissing a guy. Dan and his dad Rufus are both against Jenny dating Asher. Dan confronts Asher, thank god the word 'queer' was the only epithet uttered, not like Degrassi that bounded about 'Homo.' Asher denies and then Jenny intervenes, being lied to and not the wiser until Gossip Girl lets all of Jen's little friends know through text. So he tipped it off to GG and then Blair questions him. Unfortunately, I couldn't catch the first part where Eric and Jenny talked and what they talked about.

Whose sexuality is questioned through out the episode is Asher. Blair gets into Asher's e-mail, while Jenny visits Asher at his house and starts making out with him. He mentions the 'bargain.' In Entertainment Weekly, they mention them using them. When Jenny questions his sexuality, he becomes mean and uses the 'date someone like you. ' Asher makes Jenny commit to GG saying she lost his virginity to him. At home, Dan confronts Jenny and Jenny tells Dan she knew Asher was gay and they made an arrangement. Things get hot for Eric when new bad girl Georgina (Michelle Trantenberg) arrives at Serena's house unannounced and she is the one who spills the beans to Eric's mother, Mrs. Wasp/Stepford wife. Serena finds out Eric was talking to Chuck--who supposedly doesn't judge him. Serena and Chuck cat about how she didn't know and her support now. He explains he met Asher at the place he was at and that Serena connects it.

Georgina is just an awesome villain, she manipulates and acts 'all innocent.' She kept repeating to Eric's mom that 'Eric has a boyfriend,' 'Eric kissed a boy' and 'oh I didn't know you didn't know.' And doesn't break out the 'malicious face' from the innocent one once. Sadly, Blair is old news in the bad girl department. She crashes the Jenny/Asher party to 'drop a bomb' but please, learn from the best dumb bitch. Much like Gossip Girl, the gay issue wasn't a big deal or even the main focus. The episode doesn't treat Eric or even Asher coming out as a big shocker, it is natural. And Serena's speech to her brother about her supporting him was good, it didn't feel phoned in or gay for straight 101, but the conversation felt real sisterly, like any conversation between Serena and Eric.

Blair even admits she cares about Eric. Eric crashes the party and admits he is gay and Asher is gay. Asher calls him a faggot and then Blair uploads the e-mails to GG, at Eric's command. I think it was great everyone stood up for Eric such as Serena and Blair. Nor so much Jenny but she was protecting her back. Eric's mother later reveals to Rufus she didn't feel right about her reaction. No coming out episode is not complete with a mother/son talk. Eric's mom tells him she is scared, that she wants the best for him--much like what my mom told me. He speaks about honesty. She talks about love and seems pretty understanding. This all comes off as a negative for Jenny, her friends label her a liar. So both coming outs didn't come out great for both boys, but Eric is a stronger man for seeing his boy's true colors. Hopefully Dan or Chuck will make a good boyfriend for Eric in the future.

What is it with bowties?

Tucker Carlson ("Hardball") made proof colored bowties are tacky. They should only belong on ventriloquist dummies. Even modern ventriloquist Jeff Dunham only has one puppet with a colorful bowtie and that is his staple Walter. Why you think pundit and 'Dancing with The Stars' castoff Carlson got rid of it? other pundits continue wearing it. the only place I still see it is white men and black Muslims.

Above is Richard Schlesinger, political writer, with a bowtie.

I think the ONLY and only truly acceptable bowtie can be the black bowtie on tuxedos. Of course, made sexy by the James Bonds (six of them above).

Why Brothers & Sisters is good

While 'Desperate Housewives" fluctuates from awkward sitcom-ish comedy and soap opera-ish drama (husbands becoming blind and drug-addicted husbands), "Brothers & Sisters" is something worth watching and savoring. With only four post-strike episodes, they had to cram many storylines together. Next week is the season finale. What fans were suspecting for a long time, Rebecca (Emily VanCamp) is not a Walker, enabling Justin and her to act their impulses. Tonight, the can of worms was released, all the shit hit the fan.

Rachel Griffiths had shown her acting prowess enough to overpower the acting hurricane that is Sally Field. And progressive as it is, Kevin (Matthew Rhys) proposed to Scotty (Luke MacFarlane) and a commitment ceremony will be held next episode. As Kitty got married last year's season finale, it is only appropriate there would be another wedding on this season's. Another storyline was wrapped up/revealed, that Uncle Saul (Ron Rifkin) finally came out as a gay man and appropriately to Kevin. Rarely do gay characters come out to other gay characters on prime time network television. The shows has come along.

Unfairness for Girl Celebrities in Same Crimes

Okay, you know how like the media is going crazy about female celebrities and their exploits, that include car accidents, showing bush, naked pics, and arrests... But Entertainment Weekly has brought up a good point. That with young celebrities, male and female, with similar incidents or controversies, girls get it worse. And guys get a pat on the back.

Amateur Nudity
"Vanessa Hudgens apologized after a nude shot hit the Web last year, while Pete Wentz got away with warning fans against taking risque photos after his own pics leaked in 2005." My own take is that on the radio, DJs made fun of Wentz but had a 'boy will be boys' attitude about it, while Hudgens was either applauded by the men and treated as a serious issue by the media. Also, Hudgens is a Disney kid, while Wentz is a 'rock' star, people expect that more, well these days everyone expects things from Disneylings like we do from Catholic School kids.


'Artistic' Nudity
"When Lindsay Lohan re-created a topless Marilyn Monore photo shoot for New York magazine, the website recieved millions of hits but so did her struggling career. Yet frenzied fans snapped up tickets to see Daniel Radcliffe get naked in Equus." The photo didn't help Lohan's already falling career and Radcliffe's photo did raise eyebrows, some were concerned because he was 17 at the time. But like myself, all blogs posted all the pics around.


Edgy Movie Role
"Sundance 2007: Dakota Fanning's Houndog--featuring the actress in a rape scene--bows amid a public outcry and calls for an investigation. Sundance 2008: Audiences shrug off a sex scene in The Wackness that involves Josh Peck of Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh." I never heard of either movies and I am a movie nut! Also, Josh (21) is a little older than Dakota (14) . If his role was involved in a same-sex rape, maybe more concerns would be raised. Or if he was the raper in a rape scene at the age she is now.


Acting out in Public
"Blogs went nuts over video of a slurring Ashlee Simpson at a Canadian McDonald's in 2005, but after Shia LaBeouf was arrested for allegedly refusing to leave a Chicago drugstore in 2007? Lots of talk about his supercute mug shot. Oh, and the charges were dropped." I remember some were concerned about Shia in the media but all in all, right now it is brushed aside. And he does look cute there. As for Ashlee, she is just hated and I don't see anything redeeming her.

I agree, the girls are treated harsher and this should change. yes, I understand some of the situations are the same. My parents says that how the world is, but I believe it should change.

What? Jimmy Fallon to replace Conan???!!!

In 2004, it was announced Conan O' Brien (who has proved himself in the writer's strike as the true king of late night) would take over The Tonight Show for Jay Leno in late 2009 when Jay is contractually obligated to leave. It has now been announced that lamewad Jimmy Fallon ("Saturday Night Live") will be taking Conan's spot as Conan takes over for Jay. On Entertainment Weekly, an unnamed network executive said Jimmy is a smart choice, I have to disagree. His two leading movies Fever Pitch and Taxi have been less-than-stellar hits, he hasn't done anything since those Pepsi commercials in 2007. The exec went on to say that he is a 'cute guy that will draw women in' would have been true two or three years ago. Jimmy comes off as annoying more than funny these days. I will miss Conan's show at its regular time but looking forward to the new vibrant Leno-less Tonight Show.

Kenny vs. Spenny: Who do Gay Guys like more?

I never watch Kenny vs. Spenny, the Sunday night Comedy Central show about two idiots who have competitions, mostly because I find Kenny disgusting and repelling. Some gay guys actually do watch the show, especially for the episode with them in briefs. Spenny starts the show by saying whatever Kenny does to offend the gay community, he wants to separate himself from it. Spenny goes out with a hot gay guy Steven. Spenny admits to the show having a homoerotic-like appeal. Spenny is a fucking stereotype and goes to the gay community to interview them with a lisp. He then calls one lesbian a man. And she says that he is the reason they are lesbians. Spenny admits maybe a bit too much to Steven, even though he doesn't want to dig into his relationship with Kenny which Steven does kinda instigate.

It is funny to see what straight guys think they got to do with gay guys, they think its make out city. Steven doesn't say much, until Spenny asks if he is attracted to him. He is a normal guy, he says it is an awkward situation. Spenny is the one to kiss first, in the midst of Steven speaking. Steven breaks off from the kissing and says he is uncomfortable. Spenny tells them to leave but they of course of a hidden camera. Steven tells him he is trying too hard. Spenny admits wanting to win. When Spenny leaves, Steven says Spenny is straight.

Kenny has a 'gay friend' Christopher when Steven arrives. Kenny is thankfully dressed normal. Christopher tells Steven that Kenny and Spenny are gay. It is a girl's house but Kenny claims the house is his. Kenny mentioning kissing with Spencer and Steven laughs. Kenny shows Steven photoshopped pictures of them together. Steven tells Kenny he didn't think Spenny was gay. They went to a museum, claiming him and Spenny are history. Kenny gives Steven a toy squirrel, saying they both like nuts. Kenny lies, acting like the victim. Steven starts believing it, thinking Spenny lied to him and admits being confused. If this show was all staged and Steven is indeed an actor, this is good writing.

Steven tells Kenny that he is kissing him and Kenny starts almost crying, having Steven start believing it. The drinks start and then Kenny starts with the stereotype lines. He does then acts like some legitimate gay guys I know. Steven plans on leaving, then realizes Kenny is putting up an act. He doesn't believe any of them. Kenny toasts to victory. Steven does have a nice ass. Kenny is concerned that Steven bailed. Steven's answer about who he likes: 'neither one.' The camera men tell Kenny that Steven might have flip them off. Kenny then calls Spenny and tells him what happens. Spenny thinks he won. Final verdict? Teabagging?

Two gay guys come along and teabag the two. Both scream and the gay guys win.

As for me? It was funny and not offensive and not gross. Call me, Steven.