Comments on: Now That Clay Aiken’s Out, He’s Free to Snog His Boyfriend http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/ Free of an agenda. Except that gay one. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:16:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kanuuk http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-116382 Kanuuk Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:50:15 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-116382 @<a href="#comment-115935" rel="nofollow">Normal queer</a>: Funny, I was reading the CBC website this afternoon and was shocked to read of some Canadians saying the same thing. They were saying that only an economic meltdown will bring the US powers down from their self made towers. Just an observation, not necessarily agreeing (or disagreeing) with you. @Normal queer: Funny, I was reading the CBC website this afternoon and was shocked to read of some Canadians saying the same thing. They were saying that only an economic meltdown will bring the US powers down from their self made towers. Just an observation, not necessarily agreeing (or disagreeing) with you.

]]> By: James http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-116166 James Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:58:58 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-116166 Normal Queer, "My superior nationality...." That's a funny line. Okay brother. If you insist. You are waaaaay superior. Happy now? James Normal Queer,

“My superior nationality….”

That’s a funny line. Okay brother. If you insist. You are waaaaay superior. Happy now?

James

]]> By: Normal queer http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115935 Normal queer Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:18:16 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115935 My superior nationality is nothing to do with you. My point is that reading all these negative comments is tiring and frustrating. When will Americans get it? It seems to me that whether it be religion, politics or life in general, for an American style (ascerbic, condemning and belligerent) is more important than substance. My American friends all complained about the Right and yet your country thrives on it. Your people voted in Bush for 8 years after listening to his crap about being a "normal" man (yep - went to private boarding school, Yale educated and lots of business contacts) and then stood behind him when he screwed the world up. Obama comes along and all you care about are: is he a Muslim? is he a socialist? does he want to ruin business? is he American? Oh dear, God help you all! I pray that your nation sees sense or at least is humiliated into submission by economic meltdown. My superior nationality is nothing to do with you. My point is that reading all these negative comments is tiring and frustrating. When will Americans get it? It seems to me that whether it be religion, politics or life in general, for an American style (ascerbic, condemning and belligerent) is more important than substance. My American friends all complained about the Right and yet your country thrives on it. Your people voted in Bush for 8 years after listening to his crap about being a “normal” man (yep – went to private boarding school, Yale educated and lots of business contacts) and then stood behind him when he screwed the world up. Obama comes along and all you care about are: is he a Muslim? is he a socialist? does he want to ruin business? is he American? Oh dear, God help you all! I pray that your nation sees sense or at least is humiliated into submission by economic meltdown.

]]> By: Kevin (SF) http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115900 Kevin (SF) Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:31:21 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115900 It is our God-given American right to rip on celebrities and politicians. Not only is a right, but it is a past time that we relish. If that's not your thing, then so be it. Otherwise, STFU. Personally, I've never like Gayken's brand of bland, formulaic pop that appeals only to people who think Thomas Kincade is art. But I'm happy for him and his bo-free. It is our God-given American right to rip on celebrities and politicians. Not only is a right, but it is a past time that we relish. If that’s not your thing, then so be it. Otherwise, STFU.

Personally, I’ve never like Gayken’s brand of bland, formulaic pop that appeals only to people who think Thomas Kincade is art.

But I’m happy for him and his bo-free.

]]> By: Avelino http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115898 Avelino Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:20:42 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115898 Obnoxious, not to mention he looks like a creepy high school math teacher. Obnoxious, not to mention he looks like a creepy high school math teacher.

]]> By: Kevin (New Jersey, US) http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115887 Kevin (New Jersey, US) Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:50:28 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115887 @<a href="#comment-115856" rel="nofollow">Normal queer</a>: Sounds like you could do with listening to your dear old Granma a bit. Citing "nasty American bitches" who should "shut the fuck up" hardly seems "nice." Then again, perhaps your Granma's definition of "nice" differs from mine. But please, just so we can play fair, let me know what country *you* are from, so I can take your not-so-nice comment and use it to characterize and pre-judge all your fellow countrymen. @Normal queer: Sounds like you could do with listening to your dear old Granma a bit. Citing “nasty American bitches” who should “shut the fuck up” hardly seems “nice.” Then again, perhaps your Granma’s definition of “nice” differs from mine.

But please, just so we can play fair, let me know what country *you* are from, so I can take your not-so-nice comment and use it to characterize and pre-judge all your fellow countrymen.

]]> By: Normal queer http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115856 Normal queer Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:49:38 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115856 God, you nasty American bitches. And then you wonder why people hate your nation! As my Granma used to say, "if you have not got anything nice to say, then do not say it". Stop bitching and do something positive or shut the fuck up! God, you nasty American bitches. And then you wonder why people hate your nation! As my Granma used to say, “if you have not got anything nice to say, then do not say it”. Stop bitching and do something positive or shut the fuck up!

]]> By: Forrest http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115753 Forrest Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:36:02 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115753 Come on guys, can't we just be happy for them? They are. Case closed. Come on guys, can’t we just be happy for them? They are. Case closed.

]]> By: Cee http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115726 Cee Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:42:35 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115726 It's like high school on this board. How fun. I don't care about Clay Aiken. He reminds me of a pervert. Just creeps me out every time I see him. ::shivers:: It’s like high school on this board. How fun. I don’t care about Clay Aiken. He reminds me of a pervert. Just creeps me out every time I see him. ::shivers::

]]> By: krm http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115654 krm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:41:58 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115654 Reed is still in Wicked, he is on a short break and will return next month. Joanne, comparing Reed to Reichen is absurd. Reed has known Clay for a long time and is a nice guy who would not use anyone to get ahead. Reichen is, as you say, obviously a douchebag. Believe it or not, Joanne, not all gay men base their relationships entirely on looks. Hookups? Sure, if you're just in it for sex then you want someone hot, but if you're thinking long term then other factors such as personality also come into play. Clay may not be the hottest guy out there (OK, not even close to the hottest guy out there, though he does actually look a lot better in person), but he is a nice guy and very funny. Just look at the photos (all of them, shown at the link), they have fun together. Reed is still in Wicked, he is on a short break and will return next month.

Joanne, comparing Reed to Reichen is absurd. Reed has known Clay for a long time and is a nice guy who would not use anyone to get ahead. Reichen is, as you say, obviously a douchebag. Believe it or not, Joanne, not all gay men base their relationships entirely on looks. Hookups? Sure, if you’re just in it for sex then you want someone hot, but if you’re thinking long term then other factors such as personality also come into play. Clay may not be the hottest guy out there (OK, not even close to the hottest guy out there, though he does actually look a lot better in person), but he is a nice guy and very funny. Just look at the photos (all of them, shown at the link), they have fun together.

]]> By: samtha http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115647 samtha Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:33:53 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115647 A slight correxction: Clay and Reed were not Spamalot co-stars. Only Clay appeared in Spamalot. Reed was last in the Wicked ensemble and picks up work here and there. TONY = Claymate. A slight correxction: Clay and Reed were not Spamalot co-stars. Only Clay appeared in Spamalot. Reed was last in the Wicked ensemble and picks up work here and there.

TONY = Claymate.

]]> By: Joanne http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115632 Joanne Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:02:42 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115632 how sad. why do these gays date guys that they must know have no interest in them other than to get ahead in the entertainment business. there is now way that reed kelly would be with clay if clay weren't a "star". same thing a couple years back when doucgebag, reichen dated lance bass. there is no way reichen was in it for love. he was in it for career advancement. how sad. why do these gays date guys that they must know have no interest in them other than to get ahead in the entertainment business. there is now way that reed kelly would be with clay if clay weren’t a “star”. same thing a couple years back when doucgebag, reichen dated lance bass. there is no way reichen was in it for love. he was in it for career advancement.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115620 Andrew Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:27:48 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115620 Is it just me, or does Clay look about ten or twenty years older in these pictures? Is it just me, or does Clay look about ten or twenty years older in these pictures?

]]> By: James http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115614 James Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:44:56 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115614 @<a href="#comment-115607" rel="nofollow">Tony</a>: Tony, I think your comment was for me, not LAWrangler. I'm happy you think Aiken is an artist, but to include his name with Joplin, Elvis, and Knight is heresy of the highest order. From where I stand, Aiken is nothing but hack. A third rate hack at that. Enjoy your Aiken concerts. I would rather not. peace james ps: I'm a proud snob by the way. Keeps me away from folk I don't like :-) @Tony:

Tony,

I think your comment was for me, not LAWrangler. I’m happy you think Aiken is an artist, but to include his name with Joplin, Elvis, and Knight is heresy of the highest order. From where I stand, Aiken is nothing but hack. A third rate hack at that.

Enjoy your Aiken concerts. I would rather not.

peace
james

ps: I’m a proud snob by the way. Keeps me away from folk I don’t like :-)

]]> By: Tony http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115607 Tony Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:04:41 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115607 @IAWrangler, I'm only doing this to keep you from making more erroneous statements. Familiarize yourself with Clay's music and forget the songs he had to sing on American Idol, we all know the producers foist the songs on them. Six years later and Clay Aiken is more Freddy Mercury than Tony Bennett. His relaxed stage presence, jaw dropping live vocals and his complete command of the audience aren't matched by any living performer. I've seen him in concert to review him for (The Times Colonist) and I came away a changed man. There is a good reason that he can tour year after year and it isn't because he's cute. He has written and recorded songs, not many, but believe me, he's just beginning a long career. Have you forgotten that most of the greats started out singing covers? It doesn't matter if a singer is discovered in a dingy bar (Janis Joplin was so drunk that all she wanted was to get laid), a talent contest(Elvis was told to go back to driving trucks) or a reality show (Gladys Knight lost). All that matters is the talent. Put your snobbery on hold and open your mind. This guy isn't going to fade away like most pop artists do. @IAWrangler, I’m only doing this to keep you from making more erroneous statements. Familiarize yourself with Clay’s music and forget the songs he had to sing on American Idol, we all know the producers foist the songs on them. Six years later and Clay Aiken is more Freddy Mercury than Tony Bennett. His relaxed stage presence, jaw dropping live vocals and his complete command of the audience aren’t matched by any living performer. I’ve seen him in concert to review him for (The Times Colonist) and I came away a changed man.

There is a good reason that he can tour year after year and it isn’t because he’s cute. He has written and recorded songs, not many, but believe me, he’s just beginning a long career. Have you forgotten that most of the greats started out singing covers?

It doesn’t matter if a singer is discovered in a dingy bar (Janis Joplin was so drunk that all she wanted was to get laid), a talent contest(Elvis was told to go back to driving trucks) or a reality show (Gladys Knight lost). All that matters is the talent. Put your snobbery on hold and open your mind. This guy isn’t going to fade away like most pop artists do.

]]> By: Marty http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115590 Marty Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:52:33 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115590 Well, at least his taste in men is better than his taste in repertoire! His boyfriend is cuuuuuuute!!! =) Well, at least his taste in men is better than his taste in repertoire! His boyfriend is cuuuuuuute!!! =)

]]> By: John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's) http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115567 John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's) Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:33:46 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115567 @<a href="#comment-115438" rel="nofollow">Bitch Republic</a>: And you think Clay being in the public eye for x amount of years doesn't know this.....?? Please. People use each other. Especially men. @Bitch Republic:
And you think Clay being in the public eye for x amount of years doesn’t know this…..??

Please.

People use each other. Especially men.

]]> By: sparkle obama http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115563 sparkle obama Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:28:19 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115563 @<a href="#comment-115524" rel="nofollow">stevenelliot</a>: i don't want to hear sh*t like this. grow up! show some class! @stevenelliot:

i don’t want to hear sh*t like this.
grow up!
show some class!

]]> By: Kevin (New Jersey, US) http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115548 Kevin (New Jersey, US) Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:33:59 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115548 "Adorable? Obnoxious?" Both? “Adorable? Obnoxious?”

Both?

]]> By: Rich http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115531 Rich Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:33:33 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115531 The BF is cute...I had better fatten myself up...but he is a chubby chaser....saw clay recently n let me tell u...AI is a distant memory... The BF is cute…I had better fatten myself up…but he is a chubby chaser….saw clay recently n let me tell u…AI is a distant memory…

]]> By: Distingué Traces http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115526 Distingué Traces Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:09:12 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115526 Perhaps because I have never heard his music, I am getting to kind of love him. Perhaps because I have never heard his music, I am getting to kind of love him.

]]> By: stevenelliot http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115524 stevenelliot Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:50:45 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115524 two bottoms in one relationship is too much....... two bottoms in one relationship is too much…….

]]> By: Kyle http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115494 Kyle Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:03:37 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115494 They look they are having fun! Clay looks happier than ever since he came out. They look they are having fun! Clay looks happier than ever since he came out.

]]> By: ChristopherM http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115479 ChristopherM Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:19:14 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115479 I'm not a fan of his music, but if he has found peace and happiness, then good for him. I’m not a fan of his music, but if he has found peace and happiness, then good for him.

]]> By: James http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115476 James Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:15:06 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115476 @<a href="#comment-115420" rel="nofollow">IAWrangler</a>: I hate everyone (grin). Okay, let me see. What did he do? He went on American Idol, came in second, and now more people have heard of this hack than Cassandra Wilson. Now I don't wish him ill will. Don't want him to get sick or anything, but jeesh. Clay Aiken? Clay Aiken?! Call me a bitter queen but give me Tony Bennett over this guy. @IAWrangler:

I hate everyone (grin). Okay, let me see. What did he do? He went on American Idol, came in second, and now more people have heard of this hack than Cassandra Wilson.

Now I don’t wish him ill will. Don’t want him to get sick or anything, but jeesh. Clay Aiken? Clay Aiken?! Call me a bitter queen but give me Tony Bennett over this guy.

]]> By: Alexa http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115471 Alexa Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:03:54 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115471 @<a href="#comment-115443" rel="nofollow">jay</a>: That would make sense if he hadn't come out just as he was returning to Broadway for a second stint in Spamalot. If he came out now, while he's not actually doing anything, you might have a point, but he risked all his fans deserting him and not going to see him on Broadway (and many did just that). He even said he thought he was going to get booed off the stage. I think it's great he can finally be himself and relax and have fun. Being closeted sucks, but it's hard to rip that bandaid off. A couple of years ago he was on medication for panic attacks, hard to believe looking at him now. @jay: That would make sense if he hadn’t come out just as he was returning to Broadway for a second stint in Spamalot. If he came out now, while he’s not actually doing anything, you might have a point, but he risked all his fans deserting him and not going to see him on Broadway (and many did just that). He even said he thought he was going to get booed off the stage.

I think it’s great he can finally be himself and relax and have fun. Being closeted sucks, but it’s hard to rip that bandaid off. A couple of years ago he was on medication for panic attacks, hard to believe looking at him now.

]]> By: AzGaybe http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115470 AzGaybe Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:01:05 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115470 roadkill kittens r cute compared to that nuetered thing roadkill kittens r cute compared to that nuetered thing

]]> By: geoff http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115469 geoff Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:59:25 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115469 I agree @ No.7-Jay......irrelevant. I agree @ No.7-Jay……irrelevant.

]]> By: Darth Paul http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115448 Darth Paul Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:26:52 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115448 Trite. Very 10th grade. Trite. Very 10th grade.

]]> By: jay http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115443 jay Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:17:33 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115443 This guy is so irrelevant. He denied his gayness when he thought it would harm his short-lived popularity and once his fifteen minutes passed he embraced it. If he could at least write his own songs I might be able to tolerate him, but he even as an artist he's a joke. This guy is so irrelevant. He denied his gayness when he thought it would harm his short-lived popularity and once his fifteen minutes passed he embraced it. If he could at least write his own songs I might be able to tolerate him, but he even as an artist he’s a joke.

]]> By: Bitch Republic http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115438 Bitch Republic Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:09:13 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115438 Reed is clearly using Clay to make a name for himself. He'll dump him in a short while. Reed is clearly using Clay to make a name for himself. He’ll dump him in a short while.

]]> By: The Gay Numbers http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115425 The Gay Numbers Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:39:08 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115425 I am glad he found someone. But a bowtie makes Aiken look older than he is. I am glad he found someone. But a bowtie makes Aiken look older than he is.

]]> By: IAWrangler http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115420 IAWrangler Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:17:47 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115420 @<a href="#comment-115415" rel="nofollow">James</a>: What did Mr. Aiken personally, perhaps publically, do to you that gives you a compelling reason to hate him? @James: What did Mr. Aiken personally, perhaps publically, do to you that gives you a compelling reason to hate him?

]]> By: James http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115415 James Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:00:31 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115415 Gawd. I hated him in the closet. I hate him now. Gawd. I hated him in the closet. I hate him now.

]]> By: John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's) http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115411 John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's) Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:53:46 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115411 This is cute. Good for him.... At least he is finally happy, esp having been a fave for crazy religous nutty women... He blew away a lotta dough! This is cute.

Good for him….

At least he is finally happy, esp having been a fave for crazy religous nutty women…

He blew away a lotta dough!

]]> By: kevin vancouver http://www.queerty.com/now-that-clay-aikens-out-hes-free-to-snog-his-boyfriend-20090123/#comment-115410 kevin vancouver Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:50:05 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=38557#comment-115410 seriously? really? seriously? really?

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