05/09/2008
Grey's Anatomy Features Gay Soldier Story, Kiss
Last night's Grey's Anatomy featured the gay soldier romance I posted about in mid-April. I've clipped the opening scene of the story for those who are interested after the jump. It doesn't give away how the episode ends (and I won't either) but this clip should get your heart racing a bit.
The soldiers were played by Benny Ciaramello (Friday Night Lights' Santiago) and MTV Road Rules grad David Giuntoli. Well done, boys.
Watch it, AFTER THE JUMP...
Previously
Grey's Anatomy to Feature Hot Gay Soldier Kiss [tr]
Posted 8:15 AM EST by Andy Towle in Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Military, News, Television | Permalink
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I'm crying now Andy, thanks a lot! I'm such a wuss sometimes...
Posted by: Lee | May 9, 2008 8:16:25 AM
I love that more networks are showing male/male affection, but why do the actors always have kiss like they are trying to eat each other's faces off?.. would love to see just one tender, normal type kiss between guys instead of what can only be described as full on foreplay.
Posted by: badboybobo | May 9, 2008 8:19:58 AM
Man, are you yanks starved.
Posted by: Protogenes | May 9, 2008 8:28:56 AM
Hey BADBOYBOBO, that wasn't "full on foreplay", that was what you call a passionate kiss. Even Meredith was jealous! You see heterosexual couples kissing that way all the time on TV; why can't you see a homosexual couple kissing that way without thinking it's the beginning of foreplay??
Posted by: paul | May 9, 2008 8:33:48 AM
The kiss fit the storyline. It showed how despereate they were to be together. I also liked how the writers had no problem drawing a parrallel between the soldiers' relationship problems and the problems between Derek and Meredith.
Posted by: Cadence | May 9, 2008 8:34:51 AM
Awww... that was so sweet.
I didn't think the kiss was over the top. I mean, the guy has a brain tumor!
Posted by: Aman Chaudhary | May 9, 2008 8:45:46 AM
Typical, the gay man dies...
How about he tells his father and the military official that he is gay; they deal with it because he is an excellent son and soldier; the military official lets him stay with his partner/boyfriend; and most importantly HE LIVES after the surgery with a kiss planted on him while he sleeps.
Sure they are trying to make a stance against Don't Ask Don't Tell but come on these depictions are way too farcical. Also men who enter the army these days are fully aware of the situation and if that is or becomes a problem for you choose something else.
The gay community is all HOT and bothered over a gay kiss on prime time TV and that is just not enough for "me" these days. Sure that is enough for many but you have seen gay men kiss on various venues. Are we really still that moved by a kiss? Maybe I am missing something.
He is going into brain surgery but at time all bets are off and well, it would have been braver to stand up and say that you love each other. I mean you may die but you are going to just stare. This for me reeks of self-loathing (you can take a bullet or even kill someone else but you cannot open your mouth and say anything further illustrates that being gay is something that can be hidden) for gays as it would have been easy to say, "I love you", yes it is rational that a man to say that for another man who is going into BRAIN SURGERY.
Who cares what others may view that as, it is there and it is something he can carry in his heart.
Posted by: Charles | May 9, 2008 9:02:20 AM
To Charles:
The reason "we" are hot and bothered by it is because this is a Prime Time show, that a SHIT load of people watch! One of the rarities for the gay community. They protrayed this perfectly. They showed how a military person CANNOT tell anyone because of DADT, how homophobic this world is! Thats why they did it they way they did.
Posted by: Jacksclarinet07 | May 9, 2008 9:09:36 AM
Charles,
Will you marry me?
Nick
Posted by: Nick | May 9, 2008 9:17:23 AM
I hear you but for the men who find love in the barracks there are countless number of men who enjoy the sexual freedom and the adventure of being a closeted military man going from place to place having sex with other men who enjoy a man in uniform.
How about this dying soldier had a responsibility to himself to tell his family that he was gay? How about they were understanding and let the military be the "bad guy". The dying man is over 18 and he is firing and being fired upon yet he cannot sit down and discuss with his family his sexual identity. Yes, that reeks of self-loathing when I see that. If they cannot handle it, you make another family that can and build on that.
Sure it is a TV show and they have scant minutes to get it all wrapped; but again for me it was typical: the gay man died, the other gay man cannot and will not say anything. Those people who believe that gays can and should shut up about their lifestyles are seeing exactly what they believe and endorse.
Posted by: Charles | May 9, 2008 9:26:56 AM
Nick, we need to start a slow courtship one with clarity of feelings and expressions that will build.
If you are game I will take that chance. Do hold my hand tiny dancer, we are spinning ever so fast.
Please let me know that you are sincere as my heart is awaiting your answer.
Posted by: Charles | May 9, 2008 9:30:12 AM
Charles, go get that coffee now and make it a double espresso.
Posted by: gabe | May 9, 2008 9:47:17 AM
Am I doing something wrong? It's not there?
Posted by: secretagentman | May 9, 2008 9:56:04 AM
Am I doing something wrong? It's not there?
Posted by: secretagentman | May 9, 2008 9:57:48 AM
Charles, the way the story played out was more realistic, and it let people know what gay soldiers, and gay people over all have to go through. And the soldier didn't come out just because of his father, he knew that he was dying, and that coming out could ruin his boyfriends career. But at least the boyfriend was strong enough to realize that his career wasn't more important than being there for the person that he loves.
Posted by: Cadence | May 9, 2008 9:59:50 AM
Do we need to get rice for the wedding of Charles and Nick or just the hose...LOL!
Posted by: Bojo | May 9, 2008 10:09:11 AM
Do we need to get rice for the wedding of Charles and Nick or just the hose...LOL!
Posted by: Bojo | May 9, 2008 10:09:49 AM
Wow! That was so touching. It's crazy to think that these forbidden loves happen all the time, and they have to be kept secret. I hate that we still have this antiquated law, Don't Ask Don't Tell. It hurts us more than we know, and surly doesn't help those affected. I should know, I was kicked out twice.
Posted by: Jason Knight | May 9, 2008 10:25:37 AM
Andy, is there any way that you could give us a heads up about these shows just before they are to come on?
I am sick that I missed both the Brothers and Sisters episode and this Grey's Anatomy episode. I don't watch very much television, especially in the evening, but I would certainly like to tune in when these special moments happen. I met my husband when we both were in the military so the proposal episode of B&S and the GA episodes hit close to home.
You may have absolutely no way of knowing when these particular programs will air but if you do please give us a heads up the day of or the day before.
Thanks.
Does anyone know how I might be able to see the complete B&S and GA episodes?
Posted by: Zeke | May 9, 2008 10:29:00 AM
Yes, that would help out a lot, Andy...if you can. Also, would y'all please send Zeke his T-shirt. It's getting warm down there in Florida. He's ready for it now.
Thanks.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | May 9, 2008 10:39:12 AM
To be fair, there was that little nod between the boyfriend and the father at the end, suggesting that the father acknowledges how important they were to each other. That shows at least some acceptance on the part of the family not to completely ignore that aspect of their son's life. I think the whole portrayal was very realistic, and was glad that the father was so three-dimensional; he could have easily been portrayed as a bigot through and through.
Posted by: Zack | May 9, 2008 10:40:07 AM
Zeke, Alerting folks to gay content in upcoming tv shows and movies is pretty much the reason that afterelton.com exists. They had both the Brothers & Sisters proposal and this Grey's Anatomy episode flagged weeks ago. On the other hand, they don't come close to rivaling Andy's coverage of political stories and societal issues.
Posted by: Thomasina | May 9, 2008 10:44:55 AM
Zeke,
I'm pretty sure you watch B&S and GA on ABC.com
Posted by: Jason | May 9, 2008 10:51:50 AM
THOMASINA, I'm so glad you mentioned AfterElton. It's a great blog/site; it's well written, culturally diverse, and so inclusive. I get so caught up in the emotional rollercoasters here in Towleroad (which I obviously enjoy) that I rarely visit that great site. Got to make up for lost visits.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | May 9, 2008 11:00:32 AM
I apologize for not flagging it, as I had written the preview post linked to above. I actually wasn't aware that it was airing last night and happened to watch Grey's, which I usually leave to watch a few days later.
Posted by: andy | May 9, 2008 11:05:41 AM