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TVJunkie101 · 04-25-2003, 04:47 PM

An odd question, I guess, but I'm straight, and I get such a kick out of primetime soaps, and a few older daytime soaps. But whenever I say I watch them, most people (esp. women, and a lot of men) either agree, or say, well, aren't you gay then?

It's LOL, really, but how many guys on here are straight and watch Dynasty, Dallas, Knots Landing, Ryan's Hope, etc.? It's just annoying I guess, because if you watch soaps that makes you gay (not really, just a statement, lol).

I Dream of Jeannie · 04-25-2003, 05:00 PM

I know a lot of STRAIGHT guys that watch soaps. BUT it is true that a lot of times when guys say they like watching soaps other guys or even sometimes girls say they are gay. I think that's a little stupid. I mean there are a lot of guys that grow up with mothers and sisters that watch them and over time the show grows on them and therefore they end up becoming a fan. I don't think it's right to classify any guy who watches soaps as gay.

TVJunkie101 · 04-25-2003, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by I Dream of Jeannie
I know a lot of STRAIGHT guys that watch soaps. BUT it is true that a lot of times when guys say they like watching soaps other guys or even sometimes girls say they are gay. I think that's a little stupid. I mean there are a lot of guys that grow up with mothers and sisters that watch them and over time the show grows on them and therefore they end up becoming a fan. I don't think it's right to classify any guy who watches soaps as gay.

I know; I wasn't classifying them as any guy who watches soaps are gay. Did I imply that? LOL.

Anyway, I got hooked on Days of our Lives years ago by an Aunt, but have gotten out of watching really any daytime soaps. My mom and grandma both watch the ABC soaps. So yeah, I grew up with them, but have since grown out of them.

I did like Passions up until about 2002 when that got even more redudant and stupid.

Christopher · 04-25-2003, 05:54 PM

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how many guys on here are straight and watch soaps

I am straight and I watch soaps. Especially Dark Shadows, I love supernatural stuff. I use to watch Passions, it was cool in the beginning, but now it sucks.

TVJunkie you seemed to have good taste in shows, to like Melrose Place that is pretty good taste, why did you ever watch Passions? That soap is starting to give other soaps bad names lol I hate it too because Passions was the best in the beginning. It was funny, exciting, and had supernatural storylines, it was the best. Now it is stupid

I Dream of Jeannie · 04-25-2003, 06:27 PM

I think that the Monkey on Passions is a bit OVER THE TOP!!!!! I mean come on, it's supposed to have or be having ROMANTIC fantasies about Luis! HOW STUPID!! Oh well, I guess that's good for a laugh.

Christopher · 04-25-2003, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by I Dream of Jeannie
I think that the Monkey on Passions is a bit OVER THE TOP!!!!! I mean come on, it's supposed to have or be having ROMANTIC fantasies about Luis! HOW STUPID!! Oh well, I guess that's good for a laugh.

I found that hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing. Can you picture a monkey coming up to you and checking out your butt

I Dream of Jeannie · 04-25-2003, 06:46 PM

Mabye that is worth watching, and I don't blame that monkey, Luis is mighty FINE!!!

Sean Snow · 04-25-2003, 07:36 PM

I watch some of the older soaps and I'm straight werm. I think it's stupid when people say that guys can't watch soaps without being gay. And then people don't respect soap actors because of the shows they work on.

I don't watch the current soaps because they don't interest me. But I like Dark Shadows and Ryan's Hope, along with primetime Dynasty. I think those shows are a lot of fun to watch because they're so interesting. werm.

Christopher · 04-25-2003, 10:25 PM

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But I like Dark Shadows they're so interesting. werm.

Werm

I agree about Dark Shadows. It is fun, exciting, and interesting to watch. It is basically the only soap I watch every day.

garrettgam · 04-26-2003, 12:12 AM

I think that straight guys watching soaps isn't stupid. I believe it is perfectly fine. Guys don't always have to watch macho stuff. Soaps can really bring out the sensitive part in guys, which is good for you ladies. I used to watch Y&R, B&B, Sunset Beach and I watch Passions and DOOL. I think there is nothing wrong with it. I think that even the guys that SAY they don't watch soaps, secretly enjoy them. They are very good, well when they are written right. What's wrong with learning about people's relationships and seeing great shockers? Nothing at all.

Garrett

I hope more people watch soaps so that the ratings will be better.

Brandon · 04-27-2003, 07:28 AM

grr. that makes me mad! the first soap i ever really started watching everyday was Days, and it was all because of a girl that i thought was hot. (then i got interested in the show). people...so narrow minded.

factsoflife · 05-23-2003, 03:39 PM

Well its a societal thing that makes it "un-cool" for str8 guys to watch soaps, but it don't matter cause i know a lot of str8 guys that watch soaps.... Just ignore those people or try to educate them as to why u like soaps...

JT · 05-23-2003, 06:25 PM

I can't tell you how many times I get asked that question, because of my interest in soaps. I grew up with parents, mother and father, who would watch "Dallas" reruns with me, and grandparents who watched "The Young and the Restless" and "Guiding Light." It wasn't until June 3, 2001, that I really started watching a soap everyday -- that was the day I saw "All My Children" for the first time. I thought it was pretty good, and I watched it everyday, and I still do to this day. I started watching "Dark Shadows" in summer 2002, and I have loved it since. I've seen clips of lots of soaps and I really would like to have SoapNet so I can watch full episodes, but if I were to call the cable company, they would simply ask me "Are you gay?" Oh, the world and its evil ways.....

See the reason why people think soaps are for women is because in the 1930s and 1940s, housewives would tune into the radio soaps while they did their household chores. Then they did the same with TV soaps in the 1950s and 1960s. Then by the 70s, soaps became basically a part of life, and everyone would watch them, but there are still some people who believe that soaps are for women, and not men.

factsoflife · 05-23-2003, 09:17 PM

How do u watch Dark Shawdows? What network is it on? because that show was canceled in like 1975. I've never seen it and i'm 21!

garrettgam · 05-23-2003, 09:21 PM

Dark Shadows airs in reruns on SCI-FI every weekday morning.
Garrett
I believe there are 2 back-to-back episodes. DVD Box sets are available too if you want a mass of them at the same time.

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JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	I can't tell you how many times I get asked that question, because of my interest in soaps. I grew up with parents, mother and father, who would watch "Dallas" reruns with me, and grandparents who watched "The Young and the Restless" and "Guiding Light." It wasn't until June 3, 2001, that I really started watching a soap everyday -- that was the day I saw "All My Children" for the first time. I thought it was pretty good, and I watched it everyday, and I still do to this day. I started watching "Dark Shadows" in summer 2002, and I have loved it since. I've seen clips of lots of soaps and I really would like to have SoapNet so I can watch full episodes, but if I were to call the cable company, they would simply ask me "Are you gay?" Oh, the world and its evil ways..... See the reason why people think soaps are for women is because in the 1930s and 1940s, housewives would tune into the radio soaps while they did their household chores. Then they did the same with TV soaps in the 1950s and 1960s. Then by the 70s, soaps became basically a part of life, and everyone would watch them, but there are still some people who believe that soaps are for women, and not men.
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Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,407	I watch some of the older soaps and I'm straight werm. I think it's stupid when people say that guys can't watch soaps without being gay. And then people don't respect soap actors because of the shows they work on. I don't watch the current soaps because they don't interest me. But I like Dark Shadows and Ryan's Hope, along with primetime Dynasty. I think those shows are a lot of fun to watch because they're so interesting. werm.

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garrettgam TRADER NO LONGER Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2001 Posts: 278	I think that straight guys watching soaps isn't stupid. I believe it is perfectly fine. Guys don't always have to watch macho stuff. Soaps can really bring out the sensitive part in guys, which is good for you ladies. I used to watch Y&R, B&B, Sunset Beach and I watch Passions and DOOL. I think there is nothing wrong with it. I think that even the guys that SAY they don't watch soaps, secretly enjoy them. They are very good, well when they are written right. What's wrong with learning about people's relationships and seeing great shockers? Nothing at all. Garrett I hope more people watch soaps so that the ratings will be better.

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garrettgam TRADER NO LONGER Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2001 Posts: 278	Dark Shadows airs in reruns on SCI-FI every weekday morning. Garrett I believe there are 2 back-to-back episodes. DVD Box sets are available too if you want a mass of them at the same time.