Boy Meets Boy : gay reality dating program featuring heterosexual men. I hope the straight guys get sodomized. More offensive gay assimilation by mass media.

What the hell is this crap. In Joe Millionare were any of the women lesbians. No. What reason do they have to keep doing this kind of stuff to the gay community. It pisses me off.

Posted by: Aris | July 7, 2003 02:56 PM

This is covert homophobia at its worst. Confirming the heterosexual myth that gay men spend all their time lusting after straight men who after all are the only 'real men.' I do hope one of those straight men finds himself needing a giant-size tube of Preparation H.

Posted by: Indignant Faggot | July 16, 2003 01:13 PM

You have to wonder just how straight a guy really is if he's willing to go on national television and "pretend" to be gay. For the straight men I know, there isn't a paycheck big enough to risk uncomfortable questions by their buddies about their orientation. Just my two-cents-worth..

Posted by: Josh | July 17, 2003 11:50 PM

I believe some people might be taking this way to far. I see nothing wrong with the shows that Bravo is bringing into society. Look at how successful Will and Grace, or QAF have been. Reality hits the gay community. Yes believe it or not we are out there. People of today's society needs to realize that there is not a "gay" network. GLBT has every intention to watch and view television just as much as the next hetro. I feel that bringing this to tv is great! Stereotypical, yes maybe, but how many hetro shows are very stereotypical as well. I feel its hard to bring some of the reality without being stereotypical free. Although, this show does prove that there is more than just sex in the gay community. Just my thoughts.

Posted by: ISUJ | July 23, 2003 09:58 PM

A reality show focusing on a gay man's search for love would be ground-breaking and a positive step for gay people. Adding in the twist that some of the contestants are straight, however, leaves one feeling that the ultimate goal in the end is to humiliate the gay guy. "Look, he fell in love.... but the guy is straight!" Jack on Will and Grace (while a hysterical and likeable character), the ridiculous melodrama and hedonism portrayed by QAF, and now gay "reality" TV all prove the notion that straight America can only stomach watching our lives when we are radically fictionalized and satarized. Pity us, Laugh at us, but god forbid, don't see us for how we really are.

Posted by: PWG | July 28, 2003 05:40 PM

"Boy Meets Boy" cast memeber website found! http://www.michaelgodinez.com as far as I'm concerned the best looking. hot, Hot hot. Funny idea for a show but I'm sure I'll wawtch it.

Posted by: Jeff Longered | July 29, 2003 06:34 PM

Bottom line I feel for the guy James. Because gay or Str8 he was used for entertainment reasons. He was promised a great vacation with the person he would choose and then they throw this little side line in. So what bothers me more then any gay issue is that once again TV plays with someones feelings to get great ratings for their network...

Posted by: Colin | July 29, 2003 11:58 PM

I've never found the hedonism on QAF hard to take. I went through that phase myself and knew many people more dedicated to it than I ever was. It is a soap opera and follows those conventions, seeming neither more nor less silly than the old daytime soaps. Which makes it merely mediocre. I didn't watch Will & Grace until the third season and it was Jack that won me over. But I've always had a bias in favor of nelly guys (pace Emmett on QAF). I'm actually more disturbed by all of Will's stereotypical gay tastes because it is subtler and really more convincing. Really though I don't think that gay mass culture will ever be better than mass culture ever is. Most everything is reduced to cliches, not just us. The possibility that the guy on Boy Meets Boy may fall for a straight man is disgusting. But a decent documentary look at a gay man's search for love is more apt to be seen at a small film festival and not on TV.

Posted by: Richard Evans Lee | July 31, 2003 02:01 PM

I love men, believe me and James is definitely one fine looking guy with great qualities. What bothers me is that someone so ideal and gorgeous hasn't been able to find someone to spend his life with. But nonetheless, it is a good show. The str8 guys are only doing it for the money, if one is chosen. But who couldn't like James even if sex and love were not an issue. I wish him all the best.

Posted by: Cliff | August 6, 2003 10:10 AM

Finally! A show about reality. Boy Meets Boy is a show that I think all gay, and so called straight people, should watch. Mabey your misconception about gay men will be different. This is the safe way to date.

Posted by: Bill | August 6, 2003 12:20 PM

it is great to have a gay dating show and it shows a new perspective on the gay world. it shows that guys can't always tell whether a person is straight or gay. it is proven by this show and I think that some people don't like this show because they are homophobes. if it was a dating show with lesbians and guys would watch it so they shouldn't have anything bad to say they are just being stereotypical of the gay community

Posted by: Ashley | August 6, 2003 01:02 PM

Can't James make decisions on his own? Why does he need the silly fag hag in the show...it's just awkward. Could someone please tell Dani Behr to lose that ridiculous opera coat? It doesn't work in Palm Springs, maybe in Sidney, but not the in the desert resorts.

Posted by: Glootz | August 7, 2003 10:40 AM

If Dan is straight then I'm the alien baby Hillary Clinton conceived with an extraterrestrial.

Posted by: john | August 12, 2003 10:38 PM

I just wanna say that James is on hell of a HOTTIE...and I wish that I was on that show....cuz I would give him the best time of his life.........

Posted by: Cody | August 16, 2003 02:30 AM

I agree w/you John about Dan!

Posted by: Jim | August 18, 2003 05:01 PM

Yeah, this show pisses me off too. I watched an episode tonight where this one guy had to leave and he said all this crap about how glad he is to be a part of something that is helping to push the Gay Revolution forward, and it turns out that he was straight. Now, while it is all well and good for a straight man to want the "Gay Revolution" to gain momentum (I know plenty of straight guys who feel this way. Hell, I'm a straight girl and I feel that way. But the term Gay Revolution weirded me out for some reason), how could this particular straight man claim he was on the side of the gay community when he is just adding to the problem--the notion that being gay is different and exotic? As someone else here said, there were no lesbians on Joe Millionaire. This is the only gay dating show I have ever seen, and it is also the only dating show I have seen that has such a dirty trick written into it. There is something really wrong about that. And Bravo is dumb, because it tries to make it seem like such a wonderful network for having all these shows about gay men, but let's face it, in a lot of ways gay men have become a lot more normalized in the past few years (not to say that gay men don't still face discrimination, they sure as hell do). But it will be a long time coming before Bravo does a show about lesbians or (gasp!!) transgendered people. Screw you, Bravo.

Posted by: Anon | August 20, 2003 12:16 AM

with pairing the guys off you know that they paired the two straight guys together to make sure that a straight guy would make it into the finals so now you know that franklin is the straight guy

Posted by: jason | August 20, 2003 02:16 AM

I think I have a spoiler here so don't continue reading if it will spoil Boy Meets Boy for you. The straight guy has to be Franklin. The only way for the producers to be sure of having a straight guy be in the last three (unless James is in on it) is to have paired the two straight guys together.

Posted by: joe | August 20, 2003 03:09 AM

"Gay Revolution?" I didn't know that we homosexuals were at war? This show paints gay (and str8) men as liars, and also depicts us as unable to make decisions without our favorite gal pal tagging along. Way too contrived, and offensive to the mainstream gay population.

Posted by: Glootz | August 20, 2003 10:37 AM

Yeah, they totally paired the two straight guys together, which is beyond sleazy because he probably wouldn't have kept either of them. And Franklin is such a tool--he's only doing the show to feed his ego and his bank account.

Posted by: Anon | August 20, 2003 11:00 PM

I saw the second-to-last episode tonite (the one where James dates each of the last 3 dudes and is trying to decide which one is straight). OK, so I figured he'd try to do everything possible to find out which one it is. So, for the next hour, I'm yelling at the TV: KISS HIM! GRAB HIS CROTCH! TRY TO GET HIM HARD!!!! But I guess James is a total gentleman because he wouldn't even make the first move on any of his dates. If it had been me, the straight guy would've had to squirm his worm out of my hand because I'd have given all three of them the chicken choke test! BRAVO sucks for pulling this sleazy stunt on such a vulnerable and beautiful guy. And I hope the straight guy gets probed some day for playing with someone's feelings like this. GRRR!!

Posted by: Joseph | August 26, 2003 11:35 PM

Hmmm, reviewing several of the other participants comments I believe Wes is the straight guy he is too perfect as a gay guy.I am hoping James will choose Brian. He is innocent and those cute eyes. With James the leading man they would make the perfect couple. Franklin is a nice looking as James and Ja,es dpesm't appear to be gay. This is a really nice show. For once the t.v. gods or godesses have finally given us a nice show we can enjoy, (gay boys)

Posted by: Michael- | August 27, 2003 01:47 AM

I'm really hoping the best for James. Hope he made the right decision, for he is a special person. As for the show in general... it's not perfect, but at least is a first step. Hope they improve it next time around.

Posted by: Frank Justiniano | August 27, 2003 02:02 AM

I didn't think I would enjoy "Boy Meets Boy," but I did. Being older than 50 there was no way I could have watched "Queer As Folk." I think, so this point (prior to the final episode) it's been evenhanded, though somewhat "managed" in places. Being a longterm reporter I have learned how to evoke the right "answers" to questions. Two things did bother me about the next-to-final episode, though. The fact that even though the conversation has not been in need of beeping, Jame's girlfriend, Andra, should not have been allowed to use the F-word so much. She may have been betrayed, but she needed to realize she was also on national television, albeit cable. Lastly, James' assertion that "all gay men have girlfriends" bothered me. But he is a younger gay men. Funny, though, I now feel as if I know these guys. I think most gay men can find at least one of the 16 whom they have "known" or "dated" at one time. Thanks, Dennis

Posted by: Dennis | August 27, 2003 02:11 AM

RE: "Boy Meets Boy" Okay folks, I feel a prediction coming on. I can see I’m not the first either, but so what? When they made the selection of one of two guys from three different groups, it became obvious what they were up to, entertainers are so predictable. In order to make it "maximally entertaining", not to mention seriously melodramatic, they needed a straight guy in the final group. When Sean was "outed" (or should I say "inned"?), his partner was Franklin (if memory serves me). So Sean's partner would have to be the other straight, in order to guarantee there would be a straight in the final group of three. I really have mixed feelings about this type of show altogether. (BTW, they were all attractive, but none were really my type.) Love, Izzy Weird

Posted by: Izzy Weird | August 27, 2003 02:57 AM

Andra is the ugliest woman I have ever seen. No wonder James is gay. When he told her the final twist she ranted "What about me?". Maybe someone should have told her that the show was NOT about her.

Posted by: anon | August 27, 2003 08:28 AM

The whole show is just playing with this man's emotions and fears of dating. How shitty to throw some straight guys in!! What exactly is the point?

Posted by: Natty Pear | August 27, 2003 11:56 AM

It is so obvious that Franklin is straight. James is a cutie in person. I saw him in Weho yesterday driving his BMW. I didn't know Benefits Administrator makes that kind of money. But then again, it's LA. I know people who drives SL500 and lives at a $1400/ month apartment. Go figure. He should totally be with Wes. Wes is so cute and sweet. He wasn't my favorit in the beginning but I definitely will date him now! I was a little bit bothered by James' comment on all gay men have girlfriends. I don't have any girlfriends locally in Los Angeles but I'm definitely gay.

Posted by: kevin | August 27, 2003 01:06 PM

At the beginning of this show, the host had mentioned that this entire show was filmed over the course of a week. I started to think about that, and seriously, how emotionally attached can someone really get to another guy in a week! James and many of these guys seem desperate for attention and love. Not to mention drama queens...what is up with all the crying and screaming, jeez! A majority of the guys on the show said after their first day there that they had felt 'a connection with James', when all they had done was shake his hand and share a two-minute conversation with him. It's not a connection, it's called lusting over a guy! Guys, wake up and smell the coffee, James is hot and all they wanna do is 'do him'.

Posted by: Matt | August 27, 2003 03:50 PM

If James was really as upset as he claims to have been he would have walked away from the show the moment he was told one of them was straight. He's also playing the game. AN INSULT TO THE GAY COMMUNITY ON JAMES' PART.

Posted by: JM | August 27, 2003 07:42 PM

Why does a guy like James go onto puplic TV to find love??? That makes me wonder what is wrong with this guy. Take care A normal gay guy

Posted by: Heinz | August 27, 2003 09:15 PM

In response to "how straight can they be if they go on a show to pretend they're gay": Not to shatter any illusions, but about half of the models/actors/whatever in gay porn are actually straight. And yes, most of them do it just for the money.

Posted by: pdc | August 27, 2003 11:27 PM

Well it seems to be too obvious now for us to all figure out that Franklin is the straight one, but it does seem the obvious choice. And he is from Milwaukee? So where is that midwestern accent? And he a 23 year old sommelier with years spend in Antigua? I guess it is possible but... I get much more of a real gaydar sense from Brian. I agree with the other poster who said that Wes is almost too perfectly gay, and those answers are just like gag me with a spoon please. Re the beamer - the streets of LA are full of people driving cars they can't afford. What is a benefits administrator anyway? The person in HR who tells you about the health plan and 401K? Maybe it was a nice used Beamer.

Posted by: Jim | August 27, 2003 11:32 PM

I like the show, sort of. I think James is so damn hot! it's been a great five weeks. My vote is on Wes being straight. he just seems straight. ALtohugh my second choice would be Franklin. I just hope whoever it is, it's not the guy James picks. because i really like James. Aundra is such a drama queen. she puts sterotypical gay men to shame. LOL I hated Dan because from day one i couldn't stand him. But i loved Rob. My thoughts were that he was straight (it's a personal fatal attraction thing) and was happily suprised he was gay. he and James would have made a good couple. James seems like the perfect guy in all area's. hes sexy, seems wealthy, and kind of like a protector. maybe he's no good in bed, i don't know, but i'd like to. :)

Posted by: Freddy | August 28, 2003 11:24 PM

Overall I think the show is great in that it brings a normalcy to the aspect of gay dating and love by giving it an equivilant with The Bachelor. And yes, I did not like the straight twist (being a romantic at heart - for instance I loved The Bachelor but wouldn't watch Joe Millionaire). I did realize however that it is only a week experience for them, so how attached and hurt could they be. Plus, both James and the mates commented several times that "it is a game" or "it is becoming not a game when feelings get involved", leading me to believe that they were all told upfront that it is a game-type of show, with, hopefully, the real potential to find honest love (there's that romantic in me again). As to who's straight - my gut says Franklin, partly because he is the most straight acting, seems too perfect to be true, seemed insincere and at one point James' instinct made him feel Franklin was lying to him. Finally though, Franklin was paired with the only other remaining straight guy (Sean) in the last elimination round. For that last reason I was sure it was Franklin, but then they show that little blurb at the end saying the producers confer with James on his choices, so, if they knew who he was going to choose, they wouldn't necessarily have to pair them. Brian was the only stone faced one showing little emotion so maybe he is straight. Wes may just be a great actor, he really hedged on some boyfriend questions that maybe there were just no answers to, and part of me senses a strong competitive and possibly hidden agenda from Wes. My heart wants James to be with Wes and of course for Wes to be gay and want to be with James (Brian just doesn't seem to be a match for him - to me anyway). Bottom line, my bet is still on Franklin, but I can see it going any way. And I agree with the person who thought Rob (named "doll face" by Andra) would have been a good match for James. I'd certainly take him. :o)

Posted by: alex | August 29, 2003 05:52 AM

Overall I think the show is great in that it brings a normalcy to the aspect of gay dating and love by giving it an equivilant with The Bachelor. And yes, I did not like the straight twist (being a romantic at heart - for instance I loved The Bachelor but wouldn't watch Joe Millionaire). I did realize however that it is only a week experience for them, so how attached and hurt could they be. Plus, both James and the mates commented several times that "it is a game" or "it is becoming not a game when feelings get involved", leading me to believe that they were all told upfront that it is a game-type of show, with, hopefully, the real potential to find honest love (there's that romantic in me again). As to who's straight - my gut says Franklin, partly because he is the most straight acting, seems too perfect to be true, seemed insincere and at one point James' instinct made him feel Franklin was lying to him. Finally though, Franklin was paired with the only other remaining straight guy (Sean) in the last elimination round. For that last reason I was sure it was Franklin, but then they show that little blurb at the end saying the producers confer with James on his choices, so, if they knew who he was going to choose, they wouldn't necessarily have to pair them. Brian was the only stone faced one showing little emotion so maybe he is straight. Wes may just be a great actor, he really hedged on some boyfriend questions that maybe there were just no answers to, and part of me senses a strong competitive and possibly hidden agenda from Wes. My heart wants James to be with Wes and of course for Wes to be gay and want to be with James (Brian just doesn't seem to be a match for him - to me anyway). Bottom line, my bet is still on Franklin, but I can see it going any way. And I agree with the person who thought Rob (named "doll face" by Andra) would have been a good match for James. I'd certainly take him. :o)

Posted by: alex | August 29, 2003 05:52 AM

I am a gay man who LOVES Boy meets Boy and I just have to wonder what is up the butts of all these uptight politically correct queers who can't loosen up to enjoy this show. I think it is one of the most positive gay shows on television because it's premise is that you can't tell who is gay and who is straight and it is all about breaking down stereotypes. As for the twist, get over it! It's not cruel and they all know it's just a GAME. If there was no twist to make it juicy and interesting it would not be fun to watch!!!

Posted by: Matson | August 29, 2003 01:05 PM

I have nothing up my butt and I am hardly political and I still feel this is just wrong. In every other reality dating game, there is a chance at the end of it that the two people will fall in love. At the end of this show, if James picks the Str8 guy, that cannot happen. It's not a for love or money type twist, no straight guy is going to fall in love with James. This show would have had the same wide spread appeal without the twist. It's not like all the sports-bar-straight-guys are huddling around the television to watch this show.

Posted by: jerry | August 29, 2003 10:35 PM

In response to "pdc" regarding his theory about half of the models in gay porn or whatever being straight and "gay for pay"...that's total garbage. There is no such thing as gay for pay. That's just a title and a convenient excuse used by gay or bisexual men who are too afraid to admit their true sexuality. NO ONE does gay porn for money unless they are at least bisexual. There are MANY other things that straight men can do other than gay porn to make money and which pay MUCH more than gay porn does and those that say they are straight are lying. A true straight man would NEVER touch another man sexually in ANY way, even for money. That's what the word "straight" means...being sexually active ONLY with the opposite sex.

Posted by: rainbowboy | August 30, 2003 12:51 AM

i think the show is intresting ,all these people getting upset with one comment or another and in fact its a show, we dont no what james and the show made a deal on behind the sceens. but he new that any thing could happen and i hope that he isnt the one acting . i do want to ask what they offerd him to get him do the show,money,fame ,trip, i makes him look a little shallow him self. what ever the out come it has been fun to watch but it seems (the show a little fake) i think its all an act! as far as the straight guy, watch your soap s you will find this person.

Posted by: tamela stoeckel | August 30, 2003 03:44 AM

God... I hope James picks Franklin... *swoons* Franklin really genuinely cares and he's so hot and sweet. (Guys, think... why would a straight guy act "st8 acting" to win on a gay dating show) Although... I predict James will pick Wes. I think its too obvious Brian is straight... in the interviews he doesn't mention anything about eelings... just narrating like Sean did.

Posted by: Andrew | August 30, 2003 03:59 AM

Although categories of sexuality are fluid and open-ended (as it were), Boy Meets Boy obviously depends on its audience's experctations of what kinds of behavior can be read as "straight" or "gay." If the producers of this show were out to subvert conventional stereotypes (as opposed to just winning ratings), they'd obviously choose a "gay"-acting or at least "gay"-seeming straight guy to punk (thanks Ashton) James. Which means: Wes. But the likelihood is that Wes is just what he "seems": gay. That leaves Franklin and Brian. By the usual heterosexual standards (and many gay ones as well), Franklin appears the "most" straight, although his signals of jealousy in one episode were a little too "on the nose." Brian's subdued, almost bland manner and ambiguous comments suggest that he could position himself anywhere on the sexual spectrum (minus kids and animals), so in a sense he'd be the ideal impostor for a show with this kind of Gotcha!format. As for whether (per Andrew) "Franklin really, geuinely cares," unless you're inside his head, how can you tell? Watching the interaction bewteen Franklin (or any of the others) and James is like watching a microcosm of the Kabuki rituals that pass for "sincere" encounters in the gay (and the straight) world. There are the quiet, tender glances, which seem calculated right down to the bat of an eyelash, the search for a "real" mate, the whiney revelations of Deep Feelings which turn to have the depth of a wading pool. Anyone who's dated in the gay world (or the straight one) often knows there's an inverse ratio between language of sincerity ("I want someoen who's no fake. . .no games. . .the real me." etc.) and its actual existence. Talking about your committment to Honesty and Openness (with accompanying gestures and looks) often becomes a rhetorical substitute for authentic honesty and openness, a script that allows the players to congratulate themselves on their superiority to all their game-playing peers. In short, all you can say about Franklin is that he seems to care. And if it's all an act, tough: that's what actors do best. Acting is believing, and if Franklin (whether gay or straight) has worked himself up into believing he needs to "care" for James, then that means he's doing his job. James is too much a gentleman for his---or at least our---own good. Is potentially risking humilation before a national audience of millions worth prserving your ideals of Decency and Good Taste? Hell, no. A real bastard with the courage of his own (lack of) convictions would, as someone suggested here, get the straight guy loaded and then initate him into the mysteries of hot man-on-man sex. Whatever Franklin's actual orientation, he'd be my first choice for that honor.

Posted by: Paul K | August 30, 2003 03:42 PM

My ideas on this are, While the premise of the show starts off sounding good : A reality dating show geared towards Gay men and dating, the whole "we threw in straight guys" twist, ruined it for me. Oh, I still watch it lol, but I think that in a way its' allowing Bravo to have more mass appeal. Perhaps some people will watch it and hope that James picks the Gay man he feels a connection with and there will be a happy ending, Perhaps others will watch it with a more malicious attitude hoping that he picks the straight guy who's there for the money. The anticipation of not knowing who the imposter is, is intreguing, I guess Either way, it wouldn't make for good T.V. if there wasn't a twist, but I'm still kinda bothered that the sexuality has to be the twist. -Just me voicing my two cents

Posted by: Lorn | August 31, 2003 03:34 AM

Ok a spoiler warning here too, although its been mentioned above a few times already..... Its obvious that Franklin is the straight guy because the producers arranged for 2 straight guys to be paired together, so that James had to leave one straight guy. Also, the episode before, they had 4 straight guys remainining, so they did the same kind of thing. They put 2 straight guys together in 2 of the groups of three, and none in the third group. This way at least 2 straight guys would get through. I haven't checked their strategy for the earlier episodes, but I wouldn't be surprised if they also put 2 straight guys in a group so that at leas one got through.

Posted by: David | September 1, 2003 01:46 AM

yes franklin is straight i looked at how all shows are grouped 2nd show we now know 6 guys are straight & 6 gay in 1st group of 4 which he was 1 all other were straight so odd r hes is too next show they do groups of three we know 4 straights are left 1st group of 3 mike,& sean we know are straight,last group had dan straight so 1 other in that group either wes or franklin would be straight that way they knew they had 2 straights in next show to be paired up so they get 1 guy in final 3 since franklin & sean were paired up & we know sean is straight

Posted by: Tim | September 1, 2003 05:01 PM

i think the show is important i just wish they had said up front to him there is a chance1 or more guys could be straight so less chance for him to get hurt,& people complaining cause he stayed after he found out be quite i think it because hes got feeling fo the guys & from one who knows it might be better to risk it for a chance for real love,instead of always wondering did i miss something only thing really bugged me is when they brought in strippers & bads ones to boot(lol)& for him saying all gay men have girlfriends people say things from what they know so get over it,& a high percent do.Last thing i have to say is James isGreat & i hope he picked the right guy & it works out for him

Posted by: tim | September 1, 2003 05:20 PM

I think the most interesting part of the show is that it points out to straight people how some gay men live their entire lives pretending to be something they are not. To put straight people in that position is the shows hook and I for one have enjoyed testing my reverse gaydar. I had Dan spotted in the first episode. Go me! Dan just tried so hard and looked just a little bit too good to be true. I had the same reaction about Wes. He has really been trying to play the game more that the other two. I don't trust him. I also think the producers are too smart to put the last two straight guys together. Remember the fake head shots showing who was voted out from Survivor? The producers created misinformation to create more buzz for the show. Why would they make the ending so obvious if Franklin is straight? My prediction: Brian is gay, Franklin is gay, Wes is straight and Wes gets picked by James.

Posted by: Brian | September 1, 2003 05:40 PM

I, too, concluded that to have a straight guy in the final three, they'd have to have at least one pair with two straight guys. Therefore, Franklin is the straight guy. One odd thing, though. Wes is supposed to be this up-front, I am who I am, fellow. But one thing that 60% (or 40%) don't know about him, he says, is that he's gay ... Hm. Not very much in character. But let's say that he's up-front except for being a closet case. If that's such a hangup for him, what on earth is he doing essentially coming out on TV? If, however, he's up-front as he seems to be, it would be no big deal to play gay. I agree, though, that there is compelling logic justifying the guess that Franklin is the straight guy. Finally, in any other context, would a straight guy named Franklin not go by the name Frank?

Posted by: Sam | September 1, 2003 06:41 PM

I've enjoyed reading all the comments. However, I also thought of the "Franklin paired with Sean, must be straight" theory. But really, do you think the network would be that ignorant. (They better not be that careless or I'll be very mad.) I might be biased though, I'm totally for the James/Franklin "love affair" of the millenium. Franklin is sooooo sexually alluring, and better suited for "our sweet" James. And yes, masculine, but that is attractive isn't it? Besides why does Wes have to be gay. He's got so many hetrosexual affects I can't begin to tell you. I'm a hetro female, and I've been around too many guys like him. My partner in business backs me on keyboards, and he is as "female" as they come. From his voice to his mannerisms, physicality, energy, etc. Yet he's been married 16 years, and has 6 kids and is 54 and if he was coming out, he'd a done it a long time ago. (He's not though) While Wes is good, I think he showed his "stuff" in the limo,#5. He started getting too cocky with the, "why do you think I'm gay?" Some people, when they think they've won, start getting ahead of themselves, showing to people how sly they are. Wanting recognition, to smug with himself, I think. But again, it may be my eternal optimisim that Franklin is the perfect guy. I also agreed with a former comment, jealousy is a hard thing to hide, and Franklin totally has displayed that emotion in regards to James. Brian, I don't think he knows what he is, probably someone who could go either way, win the $ and be happy, or win James' vote, and be happy going off with him to NZ. Anyway, didn't think I would get so involved. I'm brnt on reality shows, but this has been very good. Except swinging the "Straight" thing on James in the last round. Perhaps in the beginning, for him anyway, it's interesting for the audience. I am surprised James thought a straight wouldn't kiss him, or get physically close, etc. Andra displayed the same steriotypical thinking as well. This was surprising, and definately made me laugh at the machinegun questions he was lobbing to get some bearing. He should just go with his heart, hell there's life after this show. He can always go back to the guy he liked but thought was straight if it comes to that, and call foul and "Oh well" you get the gist. This is a game show on TV, how much can we really see from our chairs? I don't care what Franklin is, he's really something to watch, very very intriging.

Posted by: Toni | September 1, 2003 08:37 PM

At first I agreed with the theory that they have hand-selected them to make sure that a straight guy was in the finals. But I have another piece of logic which seems to work. Look at the remaining three guys. Ask yourself, "Which one of these is a comfortable liar?" The stand-out answer, above and beyond, IS Wes. He's a smooth talker... and he's a professional fundraiser. He's paid to be smooth. It is in his blood. He's a lying machine and the other two couldn't hold a candle to his powers of deception. Now, the pairing the straight guys is a great way to get them into the finals. But remember, in the process, they can change the groupings once they got the straight guys in there that they want. (Groups are called one by one, we don't know them in advance, so the groups can be changed based on his previous selections.) And it would make sense to shake it up at the end, and put a straight guy up against a gay guy who the producers know which way James would vote.

Posted by: Gaydar Enhanced | September 1, 2003 08:48 PM

I totally agree. Wes' demeanor appears like he'd be completely at ease lying and manipulating for the end result. This may not be his persona in real life, but he has appeared to be a game player from the start. Franklin seems to be getting blasted on some other sites, due to the fact they think he is the str8 guy. One comment made was his refusal to address "gay issues" this morning on the Today show. What the!!!! Please, if your going to play a game of deception you'd hardly enter the scene without any "seemingly" gay steriotypical attributes. Franklin appears to be what he is, and "oh baby what an attribute..." later on that, anyway, Wes is really doing a dog and pony show, whether it's to win the game as a str8 guy, or win James to just be the #one choice for it's own stroke. I don't think he really entered thinking this will be his soul mate for life. I don't know, but Wes is soooooo working it, that he's more questionable than all others, except Dan. Great reality show however, I havn't watched one for over a year, this has been interesting. Maybe not for James at the end being decieved, but he'll have met a beavy of babes, friends or later potentials. They all seem to be having a blast whatever the twists. The other msg boards seem to have a lot more current entries, too bad I like this site.

Posted by: Toni | September 2, 2003 12:17 PM

Whoops, maybe I don't like this site, I like the previous comments. But maybe it ws this site that sent all the porno pop ups last night, where before I had none. I hate that stuff.

Posted by: Toni | September 2, 2003 12:20 PM

"But maybe it ws this site that sent all the porno pop ups last night, where before I had none." This is just one of my personal weblog, one man's hobby. No pop up ads, pornographic or otherwise. Nobody loathes that stuff more than I do.

Posted by: Richard Evans Lee | September 2, 2003 12:34 PM

Hey guys, take a look at the preview for the finale clip - the two hands holding champagne glasses and James addressing the "straight" guy. In rewiewing previous episodes I noticed that Franklin and Brian always held their glasses by the stem - James and Wes held theirs at the body of the glass. Based on that, my guess is that he picked Wes.

Posted by: Uschi | September 2, 2003 05:02 PM

Too funny!..........I agree with so much of the above mentioned and so many make sense.....bottom line; I go with Franklin being the choice BUT the str8 one as well.....I don't think J will pick him cause he's figured it out as well.....but he'd like too. Do you remember the reaction to all those (3 dudes) after the last elimination?......very moving and real.....the str8 dude moved me and convinced me he had made some great friends regardless of their sexuality....whomever he is......... ALL the str8 dudes impressed me in their 'exit' interview..........I would like to befriend any of them. To those of you who say "this is horrible, degrading, et al"........I personally can't remember when I've enjoyed television as much......tell me you're not gonna watch anymore (last episode) and I'll take you serious....;-) I'm an eyedude, and James has great ones.....wish I was a West-coaster! Side note...the last date (wes?) grabbed J's hand first.......as they walking away from the pool.........I think J is hot for Franklin, but will pick Wes cause the truth be told............ TWISTS????????? How soon we forget , but Joe millionare was a construction worker...........a very hot construction worker.....;-)....welcome to reality TV!

Posted by: lewis | September 2, 2003 07:37 PM

I think they should have a show girl meets girl and i would like to be the one looking for love.

Posted by: Wendy | September 2, 2003 07:52 PM

I agree with Wendy!......lol......For those of you who think this is 'Bad for the community'........1) your post 'says' otherwise......we are talking. And 2) you know what?.......I don't agree with EVERYTHING the gay lifestyle has going for it......like having a fist up my_____..............so loosen up! Pun intended........;-)

Posted by: lewis | September 2, 2003 08:22 PM

I've been watching the show and have enjoyed it so far. However, something must be wrong with James. If I looked like that and had to go on a game show to find a date, what does that say about me? Hell...I know it's hard meeting people but come on! I can't believe James couldn't find another friend to take with him on the show. The fag hag is really annoying. Anyway...thanks for letting me ramble.

Posted by: Todd | September 2, 2003 08:43 PM

I do think this show was good at showing tht there is more than just sex in the gay community. All the other reality dating shows showed the people as sluts, but this did not. Whether he is gay or straight, Franklin is very goodlooking.

Posted by: Matt | September 2, 2003 09:46 PM

Loved the show! I guess I'm a sucker, but I really thought that Franklin was gay. James is a little too hot for Wes, so I'm disappointed. I also thought that the trickery was a bit on the cruel side. Even Franklin was glad to "not win".

Posted by: Theresa | September 2, 2003 10:21 PM

I am so disappointed to read some of the comments that are negative, I really loved the show. I have to say, I am a straight women...so I probably do not understand the feelings of some of you. But I agree with Matson...this is a game, with an interesting twist. I liked the twist --I found it interesting that for once many of these straight men where put in the opposite position...trying to fit in with an enviroment they are not used to, and really opening up to the fact that the only differnce between them was their sexuality. I think most were pleasently suprised at how they really formed friendships that will last. I also really felt that the straight men were there for positive reasons--if you listened to the responses to why they were there--most of them said it was to prove that straight and gay men can form true friendships--and I really feel that most of them did--25,000 is not that much! I am sure the initial reasons for the show were money, but I really think that they formed lasting friendships---Franklin was crying when some of the guys left--and lets not forget that James was also offered 25 grand and a trip to do the show--just saying that the incentive was there for everyone. It does however make me sad that James seemed genuinely hurt by the twist--I think he should have been told from the beginning that the gay/straight ratio was 50%---especially since the host was smiling so big when she told him---I wanted to smack that smile off of her face!!!. James seems like a great guy and a great catch, and I hope that overall he feels this was a good expereince, becasue I thought it was a great show for gay or straight folks! And by the way...I was a little glad to see that Franklin was staight..for selfish reasons, of course! I thought he was a hottie!!

Posted by: christian | September 2, 2003 11:10 PM

I fell in love with the show in the first five minutes. I do agree that it was a cruel twist - especially because James is such a sincere and extraordinary man, but I'm glad it all worked out. I think Franklin seriously felt bad for being deceptive because, as he said at the end, it became personal. I'm very pleased that he picked Wes. I had my doubts at times, but they look great together and James looked extremely happy with his choice. I hope they have a wonderful time in New Zealand and for a long time to come. The one bad thing.. I miss the show already.

Posted by: Neptunebaby | September 3, 2003 12:08 AM

I think I'll just stick to boy meets world. I worked myself into a froth over this show haha, whosgay?whosstraight?whosgay?whosstraight? ARGHHH. Damn you Franklin, I would have voted him off the island anyway :)

Posted by: Lorn | September 3, 2003 04:21 AM

Boy Meets Straight Boy Here we see another show that teases then exploits gays and lesbians. I did like the addition of the fag hag but Justice Scalia should have been the moderator. Of course the straight guy was Franklin as the show was rigged from the beginning. If you look at the pairings of 4, 3 and 2, James had to pick straight guys. Rob and Brian were my choices. The show is a bad attempt of a game show that is trying to sell itself as a drama. Oh, no! If he picks wrong, he will be crushed. It's a game show! Next time focus on honesty. Pick from 15 gay guys that are drunks, PNP, in open relationships, HIV+ or just too shallow to commit to a house plant. By the way, what are the 1950 morality rules that forbid physical contact? For love or money? GE/NBC/Bravo picked money.

Posted by: Robert | September 3, 2003 04:37 AM

I have had mixed feelings about the show. This "twist" made the show quite riveting, and it was an interesting sociological experiment. I think it was very instructive to see the straight men as "closeted" and I was pleased with how they eventually handled themselves and the positive remarks they made. But it's too bad this "experiment" had to be as James' expense. He is a super guy and didn't deserve this. Especially when you think how different the outcome could have been. He could have had 2 or 3 straight guys to choose from. Personally I do not like Wes. I didn't like him from the first show, he is too showy and full of himself, and I don't think he has James' character. (Obviously I could be dead wrong, I don't know the guy.) I thought Brian was sweet and innocent, and wished he had won. Then there is Franklin. This part really bothers me. I myslef had a crush on him from the beginning, and I think James really favored him until he had the final date. I can't fault Franklin, I think he got swept up in something, and didn't really want to deceive. But I was crushed when he was revealed as straight. Once again the most masculine handsome man turns out to be straight. He would have looked so beautiful with James, they complimented each other physically so beautifully. And he has more of the quiet introverted personality I prefer. But I am not James. The other guy I thought was most attractive was MIchael, straight of course. All the gay guys seemed to be of the same physical and personality type--not much diversity here. I think most of the straight guys did this for a lark, tho I would like to think one or two of them could be thinking about coming out sometime. Maybe Franklin?! maybe wishfult thinking. I really do think he became attached to James, and was wondering about his feelings. \ Well it turned out as well as it could have, James and Wes look happpy, and the kiss and conversation at the end were beautiful. Maybe Wes is a more substantial guy then I give him credit for - I wasn't there. I just couldn't help but wish it were Franklin!

Posted by: Paul | September 3, 2003 09:52 AM

I found this show to be entertaining. So I guess it was a success as far as Television is concerned. It's ENTERTAINMENT! Though it was fun to watch, dating should be left of the air. All the dating shows seem to have a twist and they are all games with a prize. If the world has come to thinking that a partner is a prize...help us all!!! It was clear as crystal that Franklin was staight and that Wes was smitten. Good luck to all that were involved. And let's hope the Fag Hag get a life!!!!! I'm glad to have happened across this show, but I wouldn't watch it, or any other dating show again. Entertaining yes...but not worth another several weeks of Tues. nights.

Posted by: Amy | September 3, 2003 10:21 AM

Can someone explain something to me, please? Why did James tell Brian that the best way to make sure Brian wouldn't get hurt was to NOT choose him? By the way, am I the ONLY person on the planet that did not figure out that Franklin was straight, based on the fact that he was paired with Sean?

Posted by: SueAnn | September 3, 2003 11:55 AM

When I learned of the show, my reaction was "finally." Then, at the end of the first show I learned of the twist. I will admit I found it amusing. To my surprise, I became emotionally invested in the show. I could not help but put myself in James' shoes. I had to be on James' side. James demonstrated a lot of class in the end. I wanted James to pick a good guy. He was duped and cheated. There are a lot of "what-ifs." Clearly if the playing field were level, the choices would have been different. I am glad the straight guys walked away from the experience with a different outlook. However, I won't reward or congratulate them for bing tolerant or having a big & decent heart. If this indeed was a social experiment - it was a failure. Take the gameshow element away, take away the artistic editing (and the twist) - I would have chosen Franklin (or someone like him) for James AND myself. He demonstrated a range of emotions and looking back, regret appears to be one of them from the beginning. I think there was a fundamental connection there. Two weeks does not a relationship make...or does it? If by accident or design, I am glad Franklin was the straight guy in the end. We all make mistakes with the noblest of intentions. James appears to really deserve the best. I have no doubt he will find it. I would love a friend like Andra (except my "Grace" would hate to learn that) - and I think she is a great friend to and for James. I would love to check in on Franklin in 10 years...he is so young - his is a story I would be interested in. A second season of Boy Meets Boy - I am not.

Posted by: jake | September 3, 2003 12:17 PM

Much to my own chagrin, I was riveted by this show. I couldn't wait to predict which of the guys was straight and which was gay, and I was usually right (which gave me enormous satisfaction!). So, of course, Bravo/NBC/their marketing people got what they wanted - ratings. Even the level of conversation and dateless dating were amusing. I have never in my life been in or witnessed a date (or what they called their "one-on-ones") that was so dry, bereft of flowing conversation, or that seemed so much like an interview (and so little like a date). I wouldn't have kept one of those guys. Couldn't the producers have spent a little more effort in finding one intelligent, self-respecting gay man to be on this show? Or perhaps, by definition, nobody like that would have actually descended to such depths. OK, let's talk about Andra. I wish James had had an ounce of her anger after "the twist" was revealed. (Although I do understand, like many other gay men, "resignation" as a coping mechanism - we've had to do it all our lives!) But what was it with her "I'm the one who's going to look like an asshole on national TV?" (or whatever it was she said). She had me until then. Girlfriend, this wasn't about you! And to Bravo: if you ever attempt a show like this again, drop the 50s mores and allow these guys to at least get something approximating action. Where was the bachelor/bachelorette-like hot tub? Where was the tongue-kissing? Where was the real making out? These guys all looked like they were going to church together. And if a straight guy's going to win, let him earn it by getting into some heavy making out with "the leading guy".

Posted by: NYC Guy | September 3, 2003 12:50 PM

Definitely James should have known from the outset of the show (or, before) that the cast was composed of mixed gender men. This was a big mistake. The show was good and James ended up with a good catch, I think.

Posted by: Steve | September 3, 2003 01:23 PM

OK first of all...I DO think this show has some redeeming social value because it proved that not everyone can tell who is gay and who's straight. You really cannot judge a book by it's cover. I love how many smug people were SURE Wes was straight and just playing games. I just hope that the producers do something with Franklin, get him his own show...he has to be the most gorgeous guy on the planet!! Show us more!! Finally Andra, oh lordy woman get a life. This show made you look like such an ass, oh wait...you made yourself look like an ass!! The theatrics were just too much. You give straight women a bad name!!

Posted by: Monica | September 3, 2003 05:02 PM

I am so glad that I wasn't the only one obsessed with this goshdarned show. I spent most of the Labor Day weekend wondering who the straight guy was. I so desperately wanted it NOT to be Franklin. I think he and James looked beautiful together. Yes... I am that shallow.

Posted by: Why? | September 3, 2003 05:13 PM

At first I thought this show would make the gay community look stupid. After the first two episode I started thinking that, this show is worth watching. I've noticed one thing out of the most with the straight guys on the show..They all were open to a new world, where gay men are just as much straight men. I honestly think this show in the end did not make no one look stupid..everyone learned something about everyone else and themselves. I have to agree with Wes..."at first you feel deceived, you feel angry...then you realize they're good people. What's changed? Just their sexuality. And that's a lesson I hope everyone gets from this." —Wes. Anyway in one case two people who I believe should have not been on the show...Andra why? she made herself look stupid..and the host did we really need someone to host? She only brought bad news all the time. In conclusion Boy Meets Boy is another step in educating the world and nation the life between gay and straight men around..this show was I believe more genuine then other reality shows...even through the twist!

Posted by: Wesley Kawika | September 3, 2003 05:17 PM

"Wes, Wes, Wes..." - James "James, James, James..." - Wes Perfect - Perfect - Perfect Wes - "Let's go!" James - "Where?" Wes - "I don't know." And off they go, hand in hand... What a perfect way to end the program. I hope they make it, although I think James decieved Wes.. (my skeptic side thinks James picked Wes for the money, but my romantic side hopes for true love developing) Franklin... you bastard! Broke my heart. Brian... I truly hope you find what you are looking for. Andra...although you were hysterical and made a fool for yourself, you are a true friend. Bless you. You stood by your gay man. Dani... good job as a host, but I was glad you were not around the last episode. It's going to be difficult to make "Boy Meets Boy 2", but... who knows? Maybe they will make it perfect this time around. Without a "twist" and with more time to develop true friendships. Till next time, FJS

Posted by: Frank Justiniano | September 3, 2003 06:29 PM

Love the show Boy Meets Boy. Hope they have another one. I am glad for James and Wes. Hope they have a happy life together. Bring on the next one.

Posted by: Kevin | September 3, 2003 06:30 PM

No more of this bullsh*t. reality? Yeah, like let's make up some crap and call it "reality". What a trash of gay men and straight men alike. Who the Hell dreamt up this travesty?

Posted by: Scott | September 4, 2003 12:17 AM

Did I hear right? In the last episode, the wonderful James told Bryan, "There's more going on here than you know about. I care so much for you - I can't pick you because I don't want to hurt you." What kind of B.S. is that? Then he tells him - "I'll be seeing you REAL soon." So is he already planning on cheating on Wes with Wes's roommate? What a dog!

Posted by: charlie | September 4, 2003 12:28 PM

I didn't even bother to watch the last show, I had better things to do. But I did come here to verify Franklin was the straight. I could care less which guy was picked, I don't normally watch which couples leave a bar either. If this is what the entertainment industry calls reality, they are clearly out of touch with it. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate the program. But it takes serious interest to make me sit through commercial breaks for anything.

Posted by: Izzy Weird | September 4, 2003 03:41 PM

I am one of those sensitive, educated straight guys in a healthy relationship with a woman. I have a lot of gay male friends. This show was a big let down to my gay friends and to me, hoping they finally had a dating show for themselves. To the producers that claim they were deconstructing stereotypes: You are full of crap. No one other than the Springer crowd would fall for that. I would like to know how everyone was chosen for this show? Was James & Andra approached out of the blue or did they apply? Same thing for the "mates." You can argue that, like the 'Real World,' the cast was put together to meet a goal. It is not too far left of center to think that they all were told what they either needed to hear or what they wanted to hear - to get them to participate. I agree with the post that suggested of all things, the same show without a twist. I think Steven on Dynasty was the best gay character on TV. While TV may not have been ready to show him rolling in bed, the character seemed to have some dignity. The anti-Will & Jack. By hook or by crook, James got screwed in the end.

Posted by: Nick | September 4, 2003 08:27 PM

Ok well this show was disappointing. I know it was all a big game and all but it was entertaining at times. This show had more impact on people than all you think. The guy in the first episode named Jason was actually kicked out of the Navy for not practicing the "Don't ask Don't Tell" policy. This hits home a little for me because I was in the military when I finally understood that I wanted to come out of the closet. I have to say he might have went about this the wrong way but he is one of the many military men and women that struggle every day to defend our country behind a closed closet door. Maybe he felt this was a way to make an impact. Its just to bad he didn't get a longer time on the show. He was cut on the first episode. Brian was a sweetie. I wonder if they will be together after all... I felt the last few lines James said to him seemed a bit odd..."I will see you REALLY soon" "We will be together" I think that is how it went. Brian looks so familiar to me too. I think he used to live here in Phoenix. Not sure if that is true... Could be. Well, best of luck to all the guys. I think they really were a bunch of good guys and I hope they all are happy.

Posted by: Jim | September 7, 2003 08:03 PM

can anyone help get a copy of the serie boy meets boy. will buy or trade other show.. thanks

Posted by: mario | September 7, 2003 11:28 PM

I agree with Matson who posted on August 29th. I think that some people are taking things a little too seriously when it comes to what they think about Boy Meets Boy. Some people are saying that they are taking advantage of the gay men on the show and just playing with their hearts for entertainment, but isn't that what a show is supposed to be all about anyway? Entertainment? I think it's a huge step to put a gay dating show like this on television, and I hope that there are many more shows like this coming our way. I am a bisexual girl in my teens, and I am not offended by the show at all. Maybe I am being biased because I am bisexual and not gay. But I feel that the straight people's intention to go on the show was to make both straight and gay people alike (and even us bi's too) realize that you can't always stereotype, because it's not fair. I bawled my eyes out watching the last episode because everything that everyone was saying on the show was so true. I wanted Franklin to be with James. Deep in my heart I knew that he was straight (me being my hyporcitical self by stereotyping), but I really wanted him to be gay so that the world would realize that stereotypes are wrong. So even though Franklin turned out to be straight and therefore didn't prove that he could act and look the stereotypical straight and yet still be gay in reality, there were other people on the show that confirmed for me (and I hope other people learned too) that "stereotypes are bullshit" (I love you Sean)!!! And oh my god, who else thinks that Franklin is a total hottie, not to mention a sweetie!? If anyone has any info on Franklin, please email me. Anyway, all in all, it's a great show. It really made me realize that there are people out there just like me that believe that it doesn't matter who loves who and who is sexually attracted to who, because deep down it's all about people loving people. I love when Franklin said that "sexual orientation is just another characteristic like eye color". It's so true. And it doesn't matter whether you're gay, straight, or bi, as long as you treat other people with respect. And to Sue Ann... haha! You're not the only one in the world that didn't figure out Franklin was straight due to the pairing with Sean! I knew he wuz straight from how he looked (me stereotyping once again, i try not to, but i make the mistake of doing so sometimes... but sometimes stereotypes do turn out to be true), but I really so wanted him to be gay! him and james woulda made the perfect match!

Posted by: Sophie | September 8, 2003 01:52 AM

So why did and does this show matter to me as a gay man who just turned 50? I think because I remember being 16 when the Stonewall Riots occurred, and seeing a picture in "Time Magazine" of a group of gay guys standing out in front of the bar - and knowing for sure for the first time that I wasn't alone in the world. Yeah, okay, I was a sheltered kid - but the amount of media coverage received in those days by the gay population of the U.S. was...pretty minimal to say the least. Now, running through middle age, I can watch a "reality show" which not only has openly gay men on it - but I can watch them hoping to (and perhaps succeeding at?) making friends and even falling in love. For me at least, there's an amazing amount of comfort and even joy in that. Sure, reality tv isn't "real" - but it's realer than the sitcoms and the movies in some fundamental way that strikes home for me. The twist cuts both ways - an undeniable cruelty to one man (James) yet it has the potential to carry social lessons to the rest of the world. So - on the individual level I hate it, but on the social level I can understand how it can produce some good results. Finally, I've gotta say that I never liked or trusted Franklin (he was too stereotypically a "Prince Charming" and every week I cheered AGAINST him - his earliest comments seemed to reveal a very self-absorbed guy who was always looking in a mental mirror to enjoy his own perceived beauty), Sean was "my guy" from the beginning (though Wes crept up on my heart week by week, and by the end I was totally in his corner), and I like and APPRECIATE Andra - she left her family and home for a week or two for the sake of helping a friend and trying to make his life better - and if we have friends like her, willing to care for us, then that makes us lucky too - and if she got emotional and embarrassed, well....wouldn't we all? And what's so wrong with emotional outbursts anyway? Overall, it was a pleasure to experience - and I'll miss it.

Posted by: Rich | September 8, 2003 06:10 PM

Let me just say that as a str8 girl I fell completely in love with this wonderful show! It really gave me a glimpse into the lives of some absolutely gorgeous boys, be they straight or gay or whatever, and the longer I watched the show, the more I wished that I was a beautiful gay boy so I could perhaps have been selected to party and play with the other cuties/hotties/babes featured in the show. I actually called alot of the str8 boys just by their looks and demeanors; gaydar isn't that difficult to acquire for anybody who's perceptive and a good judge of behavior/personality traits. Be that as it may, I already miss this show and hope to God a new one starts real soon. As for James and his choice for the trip, I think he did a good job, though alot of gorgeous boys seemed to go by the wayside real early on whom he might have been better paired with than Wes. Though that last episode was so romantic...(sigh)...I hope they fall in love and live happily ever after. No doubt there will be some follow-up to the show revealing the disposition of their romance; one can only hope. I'm sure there'll be news bits aplenty related to the outcome of the show. Looking forward to the next Boy Meets Boy...what a fantasy!!!

Posted by: eve | September 10, 2003 11:52 PM

I agree with Eve. The show provided great insights on the interations between gay men. And they were all so pleasing to look at!! James is really sweet...I bet some girls wished he was straight! I'm so eager to hear an update on James and Wes.

Posted by: straight girl | September 11, 2003 06:26 AM

Apparently James did not leave the show alone, & to an extent there were 'lucky' boys. From theoffical site: "Q: Have you kept in contact with any of the other participants on the show? If so, who? James: Yes, I have made some great friends through the show: Wes, Brian H. and Robb" Now, I'm in Australia. And I haven't seen this. I think it's pretty interesting. I actually thought that, when seeing the Bachelor, that there shoudl be one for non-hetros & that the media should stop bieng biased. I don't share other's attraction for James. I think he's abit ugly. The fact that there seems to have been deliberate construction of the show, with straits, is offensive to me. A conspiracy that will hurt some. Only a curious start would be in it, & only a directo, who doesn't mind some negative consequences, would let a starit guy on this show. I don't find any of the contestents attractive either. Grr.

Posted by: Rhod | October 22, 2003 10:31 AM

The hidden heterosexual man offended me strongly. I never saw the show. Given my specialized taste I'm sure none of the men would've appealed to me. But there's no shortage of attractive gay men to look at in real life.

Posted by: Richard | October 22, 2003 11:58 AM

Have just read most of your comments about this show/circus...Would love to form my own opinion on hte matter. Any one have any ideas about how I could get a DVD or a Video of the shows....will to pay for them naturally... isolated here in Japan... email: brazim@yahoo arigatoh!

Posted by: Nigel | October 25, 2003 09:44 AM

Have just read most of your comments about this show/circus...Would love to form my own opinion on the matter. Any one have any ideas about how I could get a DVD or a Video of the shows....willing to pay for them naturally... isolated here in Japan... email: brazim@yahoo arigatoh!

Posted by: Nigel | October 25, 2003 09:44 AM

It has been many years in coming. There was a time, not to long ago, that there were quite a few openly gay men and women on T.V. ie: Ellen. After a while the " NETWORK" thought it best for Ellen to be removed. Sponcers would pull out if she remained. Therefore Ellen was history. Little did they know, that such a scandle would cause Gay man and women to voice their opinions. Then comes Rosie. I knew all along what she was doing. Rosie proved a point not only to the Networks but to the American Public. She took her time, but it was well worth it. She allowed America to see her for the woman she is inside and out. Everyone fell in love with Rosie. Even children loved and admired her for all she did. She even put BROADWAY back on the map. She opened alot of doors for The gay community. After her announcement, no one batted an eye. They, including the network, stood behind her and her decision. So now we have it where there are good Gays and Lesbians who also love and adore children and also wants whats best for their kids. Now people see us in a new light. Then everyone decides they want to now jump on the GAY BAND WAGON. Networks are now realizing that there is money in being Gay. So now everytime you turn around there is a gay character on every station in every town. Everyone who was once scared, frightened, shocked is now wanting to be a part of the gay community. Or do there best to make it seem as if they care about the gay community. We have had to fight for years to be who we are, and now those that use to be the ones we use to fight are now wanting us to embrace them. Now after years of Ellen having to go through the HELL she went through, now have

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