Gay Loves L-Word
We were just checking in with our friends over at The New York Blade. While there, we came across this editorial by a man named Mickey Weems in which he explains his new found love for The L-Word. His viewing of the show has, apparently, helped him find a more level ground on which to relate to his lezzie sisters.
He writes:
“THE L WORD†[sic] has taught me that lesbians and gay men have a lot in common. We tend to be more adept at reading between the lines than most straight people.
Yeah, we can read between the lines on this one: the editors needed some filler.
Aside from such a stereotypical epiphany, the show has aided in Weems’ personal growth, in more ways than one:
In my life, “The L Word†helps me become a less judgmental and more ethical human being.
And the soundtrack is stunning.
Ethics and musical tastes? Definitely on the same level.
“I bring up the hot boys ony as incentive for those gya men who are dubious about giving “The L Word” a chance. I KNOW MY PEOPLE”
Talk about essentialism.
Thanks for printing portions of my article and providing a link so that others can read the whole thing. So far as the article being filler, yes, it would appear that way if you only read the portions that were quoted. Read the whole thing and see for yourself how shallow I am.
To Martini-boi: Thank you for reading the article. “I know my people” is meant to be humorous, not philosophical. Lighten up.
Mickey Weems
Well then, I see my interpretation of that line went in the non-satirical direction. Maybe you should reconsider the way you write such phrases. After all, writing is open to various interpretations if the intention is not indicated clearly.