Hi all,

First of all with my post, I am not saying that only gay people love golden girls but we must admit that there is a big percentage of gays people who enjoy the show, isn't it ?
The question I would like you to answer is why ?
Beyond the fact that there's quiet few episodes where we can see lesbians or gay stories, I think that the principal reason is that gay people can find a little of themself in each character of the show (bitchy with Blanche, Naive with Rose, Serious with Dorothy, always criticize like Sophia, etc etc)
Also, I have to say that some of topics were pretty courageous for the 80's or 90's.
They were not afraid to say what they think and I like this. Look at the show, I don't find that it sounds old fashion in the dialogue. (not in the way they dress I have to admit).
And you what do you think ?

(Sorry for the mistakes, english is not my mother tongue)

i get grief because i watch this show and im a teenager
just sayin though :wave:

It's a good question. I am gay and have loved The Golden Girls since I was a little kid (I'm now 23). Personally, I just love every character and find each of their personalities to be special in their own way. The show is a great way to unwind after a long day. It's calming besides being hysterical. To answer your question, I don't know why I, as a gay man am drawn to it, I just know I love the show and basically everything about it. Actually though, I did find this ridiculous article in which the writer actually believes that The Golden Girls "turned" an entire generation of young boys gay. It's really unfathonable that someone could think this could actually happen. It's really pretty sad, but at the same time funny. Here's the link: http://christwire.org/2009/10/the-golden-girls-how-one-tv-show-turned-a-generation-of-american-boys-into-homosexuals/
Check it out if you need a good laugh.

Retrofan05, I do agree with you. Thanks a lot for the article, Im going to read it straight away !

Hey I'm not gay and I love Golden Girls! Best show ever!

that tackles that very question. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Golden-Girls-Culture-There/dp/1555839851/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287446097&sr=8-1

Discusses why the show appeals to both gay and hetero audiences. I have it- a very entertaining read.

It's a fantastic show, and gay people have better taste then everyone else.

There's your answer.

I can't tell. I liked Golden Girls from the very beginning back in the eighties and I was only a kid back then. I mean, I had no idea that I am a gay indeed than many years later.:confused:

Honestly, regardless of the intent, this is a truly offensive thread. I could reply with "Why do lots of straights love the Golden Girls?"

I've kept my mouth shut for quite a while on this topic and just cannot any longer. Why would anyone think that it is okay to ask this question? Would you think of asking "Why do lots of Asians like something?" or "Why do lots of Hispanic people like something?" I would certainly hope not.

:mad: :mad: