Has anyone on the boards (Besides me) ever watched Queer As Folk? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

RainMan · 01-19-2003, 05:34 PM

I would still be watching it today if it weren't for my dad cutting Showtime off. No I didn't like it just cuz of the sex I actually liked the relationships....instead of both sexes breaking up it was either 2 females or 2 males.

Anyone ever watch the show or do u guys think it's "Disgusting?"

Nate

Czas na Zywiec · 01-19-2003, 05:37 PM

We moved in late November of 2000 and haven't had Showtime since. So I guess my answer would be no, I've never seen it.

Kay Scarpetta · 01-19-2003, 05:40 PM

Ya I've seen it once.......I didn't like it.

Mossopp · 01-19-2003, 05:57 PM

The UK version of 'Queer As Folk' first appeared on our TV screens in 1999. I watched every episode and have them all on DVD. The American version of the show which was aired on Showtime was an adaptation of our UK show.
I have seen both the US and UK versions of the show and I have to say that I did prefer the original UK version. Although the US version was still very entertaining.
I think the US version had more room to expand on the storylines. For one thing, the US version had (I think) 13 episodes whereas our version only had 6 (and our series 2 only has 2 episodes).
You see, gay life - in my perception, anyway - seems much different in the US that it is in the UK. That whole storyline in the US version about Emmet going to a support group to 'learn how to become straight' would simply never happen here cos noone in the UK is deluded or stupid enough to think that a gay person can be 'turned straight'. That whole notion is just insulting to me, to be honest.

Anyhoo, I don't want to get into gay politics here. My answer to the original question is yes - I have seen the US 'Queer As Folk' and I found it very entertaining. But I thought the original British version was much better.

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-19-2003, 06:27 PM

hah get showtime? I don't even get the damn biography channel

Mossopp · 01-19-2003, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
hah get showtime? I don't even get the damn biography channel

The Biography Channel is rubbish anyway. You're not missing much!

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-19-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp

The Biography Channel is rubbish anyway. You're not missing much!

Really? There were a few things on there I wanted to see SO badly but wasn't able to... I have sattelite and get more than cable...but get no premium channels...i hate it... At least I get TCM and AMC, Im grateful for that

Czas na Zywiec · 01-19-2003, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind

Really? There were a few things on there I wanted to see SO badly but wasn't able to... I have sattelite and get more than cable...but get no premium channels...i hate it... At least I get TCM and AMC, Im grateful for that

AMC used to be a good channel (When they aired the 3 Stooges), but it's not all that great anymore. The only time I really watch it is around Haloween when they have the Rocky Horror Picture Show Marathon. I can never get enough of that movie, lol.

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-19-2003, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by Original Prankster

AMC used to be a good channel (When they aired the 3 Stooges), but it's not all that great anymore. The only time I really watch it is around Haloween when they have the Rocky Horror Picture Show Marathon. I can never get enough of that movie, lol.

lol, I have never seen Rocky Horror....but they have alot of movies I like...They had "Hush, Hush Sweet Charolette" on last night, i wish my VCR taped it! but it didn't work...hopefully it will be on again soon

DarleneIllyria · 01-19-2003, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by Original Prankster

AMC used to be a good channel (When they aired the 3 Stooges), but it's not all that great anymore. The only time I really watch it is around Haloween when they have the Rocky Horror Picture Show Marathon. I can never get enough of that movie, lol.

Ugh, ditto. I'm just glad I got 'A Face in the Crowd' before they started showing all those commericials.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 01-19-2003, 11:16 PM

I dont get Showtime, but I remember when it first came out I was in love with Hal Sparks. LOl

JDS84 · 01-19-2003, 11:26 PM

I've never seen it.

Sitcomwriter · 01-20-2003, 02:45 AM

I saw the end of an episode because I was taping "The Chris Issak Show" for an (adult) friend.

Unwanted Angel · 01-22-2003, 12:35 AM

I watch it every night. I love Emmit and Justin they are sooo hot. And Rainman it figures you would watch this show cause your gay.

RainMan · 01-22-2003, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Joyce Dewitt's#1 Fan
I watch it every night. I love Emmit and Justin they are sooo hot. And Rainman it figures you would watch this show cause your gay.

Bisexual, not gay, and no it's not the same, and yes Emmet is hot! In the UK version Justin is named Nathan (Coincidence lol?)

Nate

01-19-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
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01-19-2003, 05:57 PM	#4
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	The UK version of 'Queer As Folk' first appeared on our TV screens in 1999. I watched every episode and have them all on DVD. The American version of the show which was aired on Showtime was an adaptation of our UK show. I have seen both the US and UK versions of the show and I have to say that I did prefer the original UK version. Although the US version was still very entertaining. I think the US version had more room to expand on the storylines. For one thing, the US version had (I think) 13 episodes whereas our version only had 6 (and our series 2 only has 2 episodes). You see, gay life - in my perception, anyway - seems much different in the US that it is in the UK. That whole storyline in the US version about Emmet going to a support group to 'learn how to become straight' would simply never happen here cos noone in the UK is deluded or stupid enough to think that a gay person can be 'turned straight'. That whole notion is just insulting to me, to be honest. Anyhoo, I don't want to get into gay politics here. My answer to the original question is yes - I have seen the US 'Queer As Folk' and I found it very entertaining. But I thought the original British version was much better.
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01-19-2003, 11:16 PM	#11
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01-19-2003, 11:26 PM	#12
JDS84 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 11, 2001 Location: My Old Kentucky Home Posts: 3,377	I've never seen it.
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01-19-2003, 05:34 PM	#1
RainMan Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2002 Location: Churdan, Iowa USA (Wish it was the UK so I could go to Holmfirth, West Yorkshire to see the cast of Last of the Summer Wine!) Posts: 1,175	Has anyone on the boards (Besides me) ever watched Queer As Folk? I would still be watching it today if it weren't for my dad cutting Showtime off. No I didn't like it just cuz of the sex I actually liked the relationships....instead of both sexes breaking up it was either 2 females or 2 males. Anyone ever watch the show or do u guys think it's "Disgusting?" Nate

01-19-2003, 05:37 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	We moved in late November of 2000 and haven't had Showtime since. So I guess my answer would be no, I've never seen it.

01-19-2003, 06:27 PM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	hah get showtime? I don't even get the damn biography channel

01-20-2003, 02:45 AM	#13
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	I saw the end of an episode because I was taping "The Chris Issak Show" for an (adult) friend.

01-22-2003, 12:35 AM	#14
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	I watch it every night. I love Emmit and Justin they are sooo hot. And Rainman it figures you would watch this show cause your gay.