Why still a taboo?

19 Dec 2009

Gareth Thomas has just come out.
Apparently he has broken one of the "last taboos in sport" according to some reporters.
Why, in the 21st century, should someone's sexuality be ? dunno

In my head most rugby boys are gay anyway... :rascal:

19 Dec 2009

Quote by noladreams
In my head most rugby boys are gay anyway... :rascal:

With a comment like that, whether made in Jest or not, you have gone some way towards answering your own question.
And yes I used to play second row Rugby League, am not and never have been gay, and never cared whether or not my team mates were. I wouldn't run across the room to jump into the team bath with a gay team mate any more than I would a straight team mate. But I was in the whirlpool at Bristol Gardens last week, and didn't feel the need to get out when some gay fellas got in, so let's not have any "homophobe" accusations.
There is no , I guess most of us just don't want to know.

19 Dec 2009

I wouldn't have thought that was homophobic Brighton, as much as a not-so-secret fantasy on Nola's part
lp

19 Dec 2009

Quote by __random_orbit__
I wouldn't have thought that was homophobic Brighton, as much as a not-so-secret fantasy on Nola's part
lp

Same here......One thing I can say for sure is that Nola definately isn't in any way shape or form homophobic......

19 Dec 2009

Quote by Steve
I wouldn't have thought that was homophobic Brighton, as much as a not-so-secret fantasy on Nola's part
lp

Same here......One thing I can say for sure is that Nola definately isn't in any way shape or form homophobic......
Thanks chaps. Erm, yes, should clarification be needed that was indeed a reference to my penchant for fantasising about big strapping blokes who like other big strapping blokes.
It just confounds me that, in a world where we accept the sexuality of other famous faces as being irrelevant or unimportant, professional sports stars somehow feel the need to still hide that aspect of themselves.

19 Dec 2009

Quote by BrightonGeezer
There is no , I guess most of us just don't want to know.

And to continue the debate, it has been labelled a ' ' by several journalists covering the story; I was quoting them. I personally don't see that it should be - hence the topic for discussion.

19 Dec 2009

I don't care what you call me, but I will NEVER play rugby!!!
lp

19 Dec 2009

Well she beats me until I do things with men in her company.. dunno what that makes her? :rascal:
Anyways, thanks Brighton for once again reminding us you're not gay (or bi) - I'm gonna count how many times you've said it in your posts when day when I'm bored and I've finished carving potaoes into the heads of minor celebrities lol

As far as Gareth Thomas goes - thank god it's rugby and not football as I'd hope that the level of intellect of most players would allow them to figure out that not gay men don't find all other men irrestible. The articles I've red so far seem really balanced although I'm sure the lolly ice stick jokes will do the rounds on text at some point soon rolleyes

He's very sexy anyway - can I out him on the list for 2010 please nola... but please don't hit me if I don't get him first time around wink

x

19 Dec 2009

Quote by BIoke
He's very sexy anyway - can I out him on the list for 2010 please nola... but please don't hit me if I don't get him first time around
x

You're in my head aren't you? That first post I wrote nearly ended with "Oh and BIoke, can he be on the list too?" but then I worried people may think I was trivialising an important issue... :wink:

19 Dec 2009

I think the article is trying to refer to the fact that homosexuality is wrongly hushed up in many sports, no that homosexuality is a ' '
I've played rugby for years. I personally believe that it is the ultimate team game, and the reaction from his team mates is exactly what I'd expect. It takes different skills, shapes, sizes and ways of thinking to be good rugby team. The diversity of 15 players makes it good and for many people enjoyable. I believe it's one of the few sports where you can and should be open about your sexuality. This has happened before in Australian rugby league. A player (i can't remember which) was about to be 'exposed' by the media as being gay. He told his manager and whole team the day before the article came out. The whole team stood by him and supported him. Most just said 'yeah we knew' :-)
Alfie's not the only one, but I hope to see more people learning from his excellent example.

19 Dec 2009

Quote by Drsticky
I think the article is trying to refer to the fact that homosexuality is wrongly hushed up in many sports, no that homosexuality is a ' '
I've played rugby for years. I personally believe that it is the ultimate team game, and the reaction from his team mates is exactly what I'd expect. It takes different skills, shapes, sizes and ways of thinking to be good rugby team. The diversity of 15 players makes it good and for many people enjoyable. I believe it's one of the few sports where you can and should be open about your sexuality. This has happened before in Australian rugby league. A player (i can't remember which) was about to be 'exposed' by the media as being gay. He told his manager and whole team the day before the article came out. The whole team stood by him and supported him. Most just said 'yeah we knew' :-)
Alfie's not the only one, but I hope to see more people learning from his excellent example.

Great post. The bit I've highlighted is exactly the point I was trying to make - but you just did it lots more eloquently. I'll admit, my mind goes to mush when I think about rugby players... wink

19 Dec 2009

Quote by BIoke
Anyways, thanks Brighton for once again reminding us you're not gay (or bi) - I'm gonna count how many times you've said it in your posts when day when I'm bored and I've finished carving potaoes into the heads of minor celebrities

FFS you did it again!
Firstly I wasn't trying to accuse Nola of being homophobic, and secondly I was only mentioning my own sexual preference in responce to the remark the remark that all rugby players are gay.
The way you keep on, I'm beginning to thing you want to fuck me! - Sorry dude, I do like anal but only with a female and of course with me being top (I believe that is correct terminology for the dude that sticks his cock in).
Oh, and there is a T in potatoes! LMAO!!

19 Dec 2009

Quote by BrightonGeezer
Oh, and there is a T in potatoes! LMAO!!

Actually there are two! :giggle:

19 Dec 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly

Oh, and there is a T in potatoes! LMAO!!

Actually there are two! :giggle:
not in Maris Piper
lp

19 Dec 2009

Quote by BrightonGeezer
The way you keep on, I'm beginning to thing you want to fuck me! -

I think you may have pulled there Bloke ;-)

19 Dec 2009

Bet his wife is well pleased with him admitting to cheating lol

Wonder when one will come out as bisexual, it's alway i'm gay :lol:

19 Dec 2009

cockage-a-troi, and Nola, no doubt.
scrumage!
lp

19 Dec 2009

Quote by __random_orbit__
cockage-a-troi, and Nola, no doubt.
scrumage!
lp

As Delboy would say: "Mange tout, Rodders, mange tout" wink

20 Dec 2009

Quote by BrightonGeezer
The way you keep on, I'm beginning to thing you want to fuck me! - Sorry dude, I do like anal but only with a female and of course with me being top (I believe that is correct terminology for the dude that sticks his cock in).
Oh, and there is a T in potatoes! LMAO!!

1. I definitely DON'T want to fuck you, you can sleep easy, you're definitely NOT my type and you're at the opposite end of the scale to the kind of blokes I/we go for confused

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2. Anal isn's all that gay/bi men do and if that's the way you define 'gay or bi' (by an act) then that's very sad - read down to number 3 :sad:
3. Your ignorance and patronising attitude continues to amaze me - there's nothing worse then a person who pretends they are 'cool' with something when really they ain't and knows very little about what they are talking about rolleyes

Thanks for correcting my spelling - I was rushing out of the door to see Mamma Mia on stage in Newcastle last night (it's a gay thing, although I'm sure there were men in the audience who had fucked their wives and girlfriend's up the arse too!) and didn't have time to check it.
BIoke
PS: There's also two t's in t**t DG ;)!

20 Dec 2009

Quote by Drsticky
I personally believe that it is the ultimate team game, and the reaction from his team mates is exactly what I'd expect.

Cool point and kinda what I meant by my 'intellect' comment but you said it better - most rugby players I've ever met, underneath the rough exterior have been perfect gents :thumbup:
Ian Roberts is the Aussie guy you're referring to I think, he played in the 1980's-90's and is now acting. In general, he got a pretty OK reception to his coming out too I think.
smile

20 Dec 2009

Some of those straight men may have been fucked-up-the-arse by the female partners immediately before the show.
Not being gay myself, I think I would find that preferable to seeing Mamma Mia anyway.
lp

20 Dec 2009

Quote by __random_orbit__
Some of those straight men may have been fucked-up-the-arse by the female partners immediately before the show.
Not being gay myself, I think I would find that preferable to seeing Mamma Mia anyway.
lp

OK, now that made me spit my cornflakes out :thumbup:
One of our friend's husbands also declined the show (don't know about anal though) He used the term 'I'd rather stick pins in my eyes!'
I've seen it about 12 times now on stage - wondering where that puts me on the gay scale? confused

20 Dec 2009

Quote by BIoke
Some of those straight men may have been fucked-up-the-arse by the female partners immediately before the show.
Not being gay myself, I think I would find that preferable to seeing Mamma Mia anyway.
lp

OK, now that made me spit my cornflakes out :thumbup:
One of our friend's husbands also declined the show (don't know about anal though) He used the term 'I'd rather stick pins in my eyes!'
I've seen it about 12 times now on stage - wondering where that puts me on the gay scale? confused

If you unearth a scale, can you find out the answer to the following please? "In theory, should a woman married to a man who has watched the dvd at least 40 times be worried?" dunno

20 Dec 2009

Quote by Witchy
If you unearth a scale, can you find out the answer to the following please? "In theory, should a woman married to a man who has watched the dvd at least 40 times be worried?"

Nah, I don't reckon, you just likely have a very cool husband - if he ain't afraid to tell his mates that he's watched it 40 times too, then that makes him very cool ;)

20 Dec 2009

putting the "gay" thing safely aside in a little plush box with a delicate golden catch for the moment...
I would be more concerned about the mental health.
lp

20 Dec 2009

...does he play rugby?
lp

20 Dec 2009

Quote by __random_orbit__
...does he play rugby?
lp

Good point... and has he or would he ever like to play with Gareth Thomas? lol

20 Dec 2009

Phew- he can't stand football or rugby. He wouldn't have a clue who Gareth Thomas is.
However, he did go away for three nights and take seven pairs of shoes.
And...I recently found out that he watches Bridget Jones' diary not for Renee Zellweger, but for Colin Firth. :eeek:

20 Dec 2009

Quote by Witchy
Phew- he can't stand football or rugby. He wouldn't have a clue who Gareth Thomas is.
However, he did go away for three nights and take seven pairs of shoes.
And...I recently found out that he watches Bridget Jones' diary not for Renee Zellweger, but for Colin Firth. :eeek:

Hmmm, tough one - anyway, aside from all that, is he hot and hung? (You know me well enough to know that my next question will be his address if he is!) :rascal:

20 Dec 2009

Quote by BIoke
Phew- he can't stand football or rugby. He wouldn't have a clue who Gareth Thomas is.
However, he did go away for three nights and take seven pairs of shoes.
And...I recently found out that he watches Bridget Jones' diary not for Renee Zellweger, but for Colin Firth. :eeek:

Hmmm, tough one - anyway, aside from all that, is he hot and hung? (You know me well enough to know that my next question will be his address if he is!) :rascal:
Well I like him. But as for the "hung" thing- we've only been married 20 years, how would I know? He's always told me that sex between a man and wife is very special and worth waiting for.
There was a phase when I thought he might have been trying to put me off, and he didn't fancy me, but then I started to have sex with other men. However, on several occasions I've seen him watching intently as their huge penis' (he always chose the large ones) slid in & out of me- so he must want me, right?
In fact,I've also wondered if he might have an embarrasing health problem. I'm thinking prostate issues. Every time we go past a public loo he needs to nip in and "relieve himself"- and it takes him ages to go. Once it took him so long that when he emerged he did so with a dry crusty mouth. I really must get him to the Doctors.