02/17/2006
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After figure skater Johnny Weir dropped from contention yesterday, a news reporter asked him about a Tribune poll which had been taken in response to Rudy Galindo's calls to hound Weir about his sexuality. Weir's response: "I think it's funny that people care. I don't have a problem [with] people saying anything. People could be saying, 'Let's poll about Bode Miller, let's poll Michelle Kwan being a lesbian [or not].' Something like that. And it's not a big deal. Who I sleep with doesn't affect what I'm doing on the ice or what I'm doing in a press conference." As far as the poll results went, approximately 93% of respondents said they didn't care about Weir's sexual orientation.
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I blame Johnny Weir.
Posted by: Blue | Feb 17, 2006 11:33:02 AM
Was Rudy Galindo out during his performance at the Olympics? If not, he needs to drink a huge glass of STFU.
Posted by: Tread | Feb 17, 2006 11:45:06 AM
WOW!
Weir handled himself aMAzingly well.
Screw you Galindo!
Screw you Media!
I'm FINE as I am.
Think what you like,
I don't give a damn!
WAY KOOL.
Posted by: Gilli | Feb 17, 2006 11:45:14 AM
It'd be a lot cooler if he wasn't ashamed to just say "yeah, I'm gay, no big deal. Next question!"
Posted by: Ken | Feb 17, 2006 12:03:08 PM
Ken,
It's nobody's business and has nothing to do with his skating.
Oh yeah! You're the guy I cdn't get to respond about the "black girls" comment.
I Remember YOU!
Posted by: Gilli | Feb 17, 2006 12:04:48 PM
Obviously at the head of his class at the "Anderson Cooper School of How Cowards Answers Question," majoring in "How To Be A Part of the Problem Not A Part of the Solution." Previous graduates: Ken Mehlman, Kevin Spacey, fill in the blank.
Next.
Posted by: Leland | Feb 17, 2006 12:07:32 PM
...would the same "couldn't care less" attitude regarding his sexuality be the same if he were a pro skiier or footballer? Wonder if, because he's a figure skater, it's "okay" for him to be gay...
Posted by: midnight lounge | Feb 17, 2006 12:10:33 PM
Agree with Leland. For all the coyness of the NBC profile before Weir's short program, were we to assume he had six toes or a third nipple or a vagina for that matter?
The "who I sleep with..." shit don't hunt anymore. It's tired and done. If Weir would have medaled, would he have answered differently? "I'll tell you I'm gay when I think I'm successful enough so you won't judge me." What pisses me off about Weir is if you're going to play the gay card, don't keep it face down (no pun intended.)
Posted by: Matthew | Feb 17, 2006 12:31:03 PM
You can't fault what he said. In a perfect world, it shouldn't matter with whom you sleep as long as the someone is of age. He could have pulled a Tom Cruise and thrown a hissy fit and called his lawyer.
Posted by: Mike in the Tundra | Feb 17, 2006 12:32:19 PM
Ahhhh... So much for our new gay Mohammad Ali Poodle Princess for ushering in a new era of 'awareness and acceptance'. *chuckle*
Posted by: Blue | Feb 17, 2006 12:41:19 PM
I'm sorry, but I think he answered it perfectly. Why should he feel a need to say who he screws? If he wants to, fine, but if not what's the big deal? He's a skater, and unless you want to get into his pants (I want to by the way), who shares his sheets is of no importance.
peace
Posted by: James | Feb 17, 2006 12:45:04 PM
I have yet to hear ever why someone must come out and say they are or are not gay. People only need to be true to themselves. Is he passing laws against gay people no. Is he or Anderson preaching against gay people no, is he murdering gay people no, He is just a kid with some skating talent and talent for attracting the media's eye.
Do any of you remember when you first came out? Was it easy? Was it in the media's glare? Was it representing your nation at the worlds biggest event? He does not have to say he is gay unless he wants and all the nagging by PC queens does not make him any less of a person in mine or most other peoples minds.
It is his life, he should live it as he pleases.
Posted by: Donald | Feb 17, 2006 12:52:51 PM
Donald,
Testify brother! :-) If Weir came out said "I'm a big pig bottom," the political landscape in this country would not have changed.
peace
Posted by: James | Feb 17, 2006 1:01:28 PM
Do you think it would if he said he was a big pig top?
Posted by: Donald | Feb 17, 2006 1:03:36 PM
Holy Liberace! Mother, can George bring my candelabra?
Someone tell Weir, and the press he gives so much attention to, quit feeding that pink elephant!
Posted by: Matthew | Feb 17, 2006 1:05:17 PM
Donald, you make a good point. It would be great if he came out. It would be great if Anderson Cooper, Kevin Spacey, Ken Mehlman, and Hugh Jackman were to come out. (I know Hugh is straight, but I can dream, can't I?) If they were to come out, it would further the cause of GLBT rights. However, there is no law that says they must. You're right, coming out was traumatic enough without having millions of people watching you do it.
I apologize if none of that makes sense, but it's fucking cold here. My brain feels like an icee.
Posted by: Mike in the Tundra | Feb 17, 2006 1:05:37 PM
The sad fact is that for gay private citizens it is still hard to come out, under the glare of millions? I came out in 1982 at the age of 22, in NYC, that was a hard thing to do, many in my family still give me shit over it. The truth is that Greg Louganis has never gotten the publicity his straight Olymipic counter parts have.
It is clear from the last election's gay bashing that we have a long road to go. Unless you are a polition or openly anti-gay, coming out is a private process. Though Weir is asking for some flack with all his coy fey crap.
Posted by: patrick | Feb 17, 2006 1:25:17 PM
He is who he is. Just let the god-damn kid alone fer chris-sakes.
Posted by: hadassah weinreb | Feb 17, 2006 2:22:48 PM
more on johnny on FAGULOUS.BLOGSPOT.COM
we heart him.
Posted by: m | Feb 17, 2006 2:24:49 PM
Why would anyone WANT this mincey, flouncey, femmey pansy to be part of their tribe? I WANT him to be straight.
Posted by: Larry | Feb 17, 2006 2:31:43 PM
I'm so sick of queens thinking everyone has the obligation to state their sexuality. It's not his obligation to be a spokesperson for the gay community, and that goes for Anderson as well.
If you guys think it's so important, then do something to get famous, and tell the world. Galindo is a freaky idiot.
Posted by: dattexas | Feb 17, 2006 2:37:04 PM
Larry,
There are "mincey, flouncey, femmey pans[ies]" in the tribe already. There are also butch boys looking to deflower the pansies you speak of. Both are in the tribe and it's all good.
peace
Posted by: James | Feb 17, 2006 2:39:35 PM
I don’t care. He is hot. You want the government to stay out of your personal life. Why don't you stay out of his life? The new kids don't care what people think. They grew up in an America that is far more accepting then most of you experienced in your youth. This is news most of you hate to hear. You want to believe the dark ages are upon us. America is good.
Posted by: Matthew Schooler | Feb 17, 2006 2:53:39 PM
Look at all the trouble Jake and Heath are going through, and they just acted like lovers in a film based on a novel. Every thing they say regarding BBM is endlessly analyzed and criticized. Why would anyone who is famous want to come out and be forced to act as a spokesman or figurehead? Many famous people have resisted this role, whatever constituency wanted them. And let's do some self analysis: how are all of us representing the "gay" community or "gay" people. Are we doing noble or remarkable deeds? It's lame to ask someone to fulfill a civil rights role if you're not willing to take some action yourself.
Posted by: busytimmy | Feb 17, 2006 3:11:12 PM
"Transportation problems, that's just an excuse," Weir said. "I just skated bad."
What a man. No excuses. He skated poorly and he owned it. I think he shows a lot of maturity for someone so young.
Posted by: Sam | Feb 17, 2006 3:49:40 PM