A 22 year old traffic reporter on Local Philadelphia News admitted he was gay and now - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 03-24-2004, 09:54 AM

is being made fun of by radio personalities in the city. He really could have kept that part of his life private. If he wants to be gay fine, but we really don't need to know.

Brian · 03-24-2004, 02:20 PM

I think it was brave of him to come out of the closet. I think that it is narrow-minded of those people to make fun of him because he is gay. It's things like that that make my blood boil.

Archie and Edith · 03-24-2004, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
I think it was brave of him to come out of the closet. I think that it is narrow-minded of those people to make fun of him because he is gay. It's things like that that make my blood boil.

I agree.

Hollow · 03-24-2004, 03:51 PM

ewwwwwwwwiez hes gay lol

jekouptown · 03-24-2004, 04:36 PM

What does that have to do with him telling me if its going to rain or not.

TVFactFan · 03-24-2004, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
I think it was brave of him to come out of the closet. I think that it is narrow-minded of those people to make fun of him because he is gay. It's things like that that make my blood boil.

So many people are trying to figure out what was the point of mentioning it.

Chelsea · 03-24-2004, 05:06 PM

After a person keeps a secret for so long, eventually, it weighs on them to the point where they just need to get it out in the open.

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo · 03-24-2004, 05:30 PM

I agree that it was good for him to get that out and confront it head on. But VERY unprofessional to "come out of the closet" on TV. Good idea, but bad timing. There is a time and place.

jekouptown · 03-24-2004, 05:43 PM

I figure...if your a woman..and you only like women then you should say something. If i am trying to court you and your lying to me about your sexual preference then thats the only reason someone should be vocal about it. Other than that treat it like religion..unless someone ask the question dont just volunteer to provide an answer.

dawsongirl · 03-24-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
I agree that it was good for him to get that out and confront it head on. But VERY unprofessional to "come out of the closet" on TV. Good idea, but bad timing. There is a time and place.

I agree. I mean, his sexuality really has nothing to do with traffic reporting. If he wanted to come out, I'm sure there's a publication in that town who would have listened to his story.

TVFactFan · 03-24-2004, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
I agree. I mean, his sexuality really has nothing to do with traffic reporting. If he wanted to come out, I'm sure there's a publication in that town who would have listened to his story.

It was revealed in a newspaper interview not on the air. I left that part out.

The Modfather · 03-24-2004, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
I think it was brave of him to come out of the closet. I think that it is narrow-minded of those people to make fun of him because he is gay. It's things like that that make my blood boil.

Ditto

robyrob · 03-24-2004, 07:38 PM

it must be a slow news day in philly if they need to make fun of someone because they're gay

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-24-2004, 08:40 PM

its not that big of a deal.

vashti1999 · 03-24-2004, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
It was revealed in a newspaper interview not on the air. I left that part out.

That's a big part to leave out. That actually makes sense that it would be a story to sell newspapers. People on this thread seem to have gotten the impression that the guy gave his traffic report and then said, "Oh by the way, I'd like to come out as a gay man on the air." If all he did was tell his story for a newspaper article, that's no big deal.

03-24-2004, 09:54 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	A 22 year old traffic reporter on Local Philadelphia News admitted he was gay and now is being made fun of by radio personalities in the city. He really could have kept that part of his life private. If he wants to be gay fine, but we really don't need to know.

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03-24-2004, 02:20 PM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I think it was brave of him to come out of the closet. I think that it is narrow-minded of those people to make fun of him because he is gay. It's things like that that make my blood boil.

03-24-2004, 03:51 PM	#4
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	ewwwwwwwwiez hes gay lol

03-24-2004, 05:06 PM	#7
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	After a person keeps a secret for so long, eventually, it weighs on them to the point where they just need to get it out in the open.

03-24-2004, 05:43 PM	#9
jekouptown Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: welcome to NEW YORK CITY Posts: 844	I figure...if your a woman..and you only like women then you should say something. If i am trying to court you and your lying to me about your sexual preference then thats the only reason someone should be vocal about it. Other than that treat it like religion..unless someone ask the question dont just volunteer to provide an answer.

03-24-2004, 08:40 PM	#14
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	its not that big of a deal.