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1. I agree with you on most things Andy, but the TVGuide thing is way off base. That may be the title of the article but the content is in no way demeaning or derogatory, and her questions come from a obvious knowledge and affection for the character. As well, the main page points to the article from "Survivor's Coby enjoyed being rude and nearly nude." There's his name, and thats an accurate depiction of Coby's time on the show.

   Also, I see Reality TV changing on some fronts. This last Amazing Race had a gay son and his mother (okay maybe a little stererotypical on the surface, I admit), and a dating couple - Lynn and Alex. I don't think at any point this season, either team has been exploited. In fact just the opposite: while other couples were screaming obsecenities at each other and husbands were pushing their wives, Lynn and Alex were just their supporting each other. They were shown as a loving couple, fun guys staying strong through the stress of this experience. These were not marginalized, token gays. CBS didn't make an effort to single them out or highlight their uniqueness. They really were just another team. Their uniqueness as a couple and as competitors came from their mutual respect for each other. If anything Lynn and Alex were a very subtle ad for gay marriage. I think some viewers comparing them to other couples on the show, might start to see another side to the debate.

   Posted by: tony | Apr 21, 2005 12:46:49 PM

   
   

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