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A Reality Show Where Friends Tell Their Straight Friends They’re Unknowingly Dating a Homosexual

Andy Cohen might be looking for the next crop of on-camera A-gays, but another reality show is casting for gender-benders! No, not transsexuals. Just some cis folks who like doing things that aren’t stereotypical of their gender. And then there’s the one looking for folks who want to out their straight friends’ partners. Must see TV!

“Do you bend gender roles? Do you go against the norm? Now Casting,” blares the notice. One Louder Productions is looking to cast something called Straight As A Board: “Just because you’re a man who likes pedicures, or a female gym teacher, that doesn’t mean you’re gay, does it? If you’re sick of your friends constantly trying to set you up with members of the same sex then it’s time to set the record straight. A new reality series is casting people that are ready to put all the rumors to rest. Just because you’re a guy and like show tunes or a girl and play softball that your not hiding your sexual preferences in the closet.”

Oh please let David Gest host this thing.

Interestingly, One Louder is also looking for folks to star in Straight Eye for your Friend’s Queer Guy. (These are all working titles, people.) Reads the casting notice: “Is your best friend’s boyfriend gay and everyone knows it except for her? Does he only order drinks that come with tiny umbrellas? Does he worry more about his hair, nails, and outfits than she ever does? If your friend’s man is way past metro and it’s time she knew, we want to hear from you. Tell us why you’re ready to confront your friend and let her in on her man’s little secret. Be a good friend and let her in on the skeletons in her boyfriend’s closet. Must be 18 years of age and older.”

Mr. Gest is a fine candidate to host that one, too.

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By: editor editor
On: Dec 11, 2010
Tagged: Gender, Reality TV, Television

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No. 1 · randy
Oh well folks, civilization is now officially dead.

Dec 11, 2010 at 12:41 pm · @Reply ·
No. 2 · Mr. Enemabag Jones
So in one show, they want to say stereotypes don’t make you gay; yet with the other show, they will use stereotypes to “prove” someone’s boyfriend is really gay?

Dec 11, 2010 at 12:51 pm · @Reply ·
No. 3 · Justin
@ Mr. Jones: I’m guessing they’re really for the same show, just trying to get people (who might or might not be in the closet) to sign on via different approaches.

I might be wrong, but it seems awfully suspicious, and these TV types don’t like to show their full hand too early in the game.

Dec 11, 2010 at 1:05 pm · @Reply ·
No. 4 · Sukiwoyaxul
@Justin:

Well, the guys who signed up for “Tool Academy” all thought they were going to be competing on a show called “Mr. Awesome”, so it’s not that much of a stretch.

Dec 11, 2010 at 9:56 pm · @Reply ·
No. 5 · Jeffree
Gee, will their next new show dabble in other ridiculous stereotypes? How about “My Gay Boyfriend Acts Too Straight” or “My Lesbian Mom Wears Too Many Dresses”?
Eh, whaaaat?

Dec 12, 2010 at 12:45 am · @Reply ·
No. 6 · lesbiankat
Well the world has still noy come that far that outing these people could be dangerous for them. Remember that jenny jones where the dumbass straight guy killed the gay guy over the my secret gay crush episode.

Dec 12, 2010 at 2:20 am · @Reply ·
No. 7 · Ash
Is this…for real?

Dec 12, 2010 at 4:19 am · @Reply ·
No. 8 · uu
Bit surprised they think that the description “bending gender roles” and “going against the norm” actually excludes gays. It’s as though they don’t realize most of us still belong to our preconceived genders.

Dec 12, 2010 at 5:29 am · @Reply ·
No. 9 · jason
This sounds like a ghastly show. It’s probably produced by stupid straight male buffoons or vain females who think they’re hip. Of course, I haven’t ruled out the possibility of a dumb gay guy coming up with this concept.

Dec 12, 2010 at 8:00 am · @Reply ·