Comments on: Staffer Outs Himself on Howard Stern Show Without Being Called a ‘Faggot’ or ‘Homo’ http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/ Free of an agenda. Except that gay one. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:45:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dizzy D http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-103479 Dizzy D Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:43:20 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-103479 @<a href="#comment-102571" rel="nofollow">Mike</a>: Buy satellite radio and SUPPORT Howard like he supports gay rights! @Mike: Buy satellite radio and SUPPORT Howard like he supports gay rights!

]]> By: Caligula http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-103071 Caligula Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:46:26 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-103071 "The Straightest Place in the Known Universe" Obviously the perosn who wrote this knows nothing about Howard Stern. First of all Howard has been a firm supporter of gays and also his show has had lots of gay antics. Also many famous gays have been on his show and they have been treated with nothing but respect. As a gay supporter myself i feel the people who write news articles like this need to do there research. I hope it was meant as sarcasm.... “The Straightest Place in the Known Universe” Obviously the perosn who wrote this knows nothing about Howard Stern. First of all Howard has been a firm supporter of gays and also his show has had lots of gay antics. Also many famous gays have been on his show and they have been treated with nothing but respect. As a gay supporter myself i feel the people who write news articles like this need to do there research. I hope it was meant as sarcasm….

]]> By: seitan-on-a-stick http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102767 seitan-on-a-stick Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:50:36 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102767 No-one said anything about the irony that Brian McKnight has a transgender mistress which he pays an apartment for while his wife collects the Gospel trophies. No-one said anything about the irony that Brian McKnight has a transgender mistress which he pays an apartment for while his wife collects the Gospel trophies.

]]> By: greybat http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102584 greybat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:55:13 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102584 @<a href="#comment-102575" rel="nofollow">HYHYBT</a>: Yes. You'd think they'd stick to the console! @HYHYBT: Yes. You’d think they’d stick to the console!

]]> By: HYHYBT http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102575 HYHYBT Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:30:16 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102575 @<a href="#comment-102368" rel="nofollow">John</a>: I've never quite understood the point of "tits and ass" on the radio... @John: I’ve never quite understood the point of “tits and ass” on the radio…

]]> By: Mike http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102572 Mike Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:55:32 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102572 High Pitched Mike's predecessor, High Pitched Eric getting fucked. This one's just an all time classic http://www.howardstern.com/swf/hi-pitch/ High Pitched Mike’s predecessor, High Pitched Eric getting fucked. This one’s just an all time classic

http://www.howardstern.com/swf/hi-pitch/

]]> By: Mike http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102571 Mike Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:46:10 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102571 Tim is right. Howard is a big supporter of the LGBTQ community and gay rights, and we should all recognize that. It is precisely because of his "heavy straight-white-male" audience that his vocal support for gay rights and marriage equality is so important. For the past several elections, for instance, Howard has been credited with helping turn Pennsylvania and other "purple" states "blue." I have no doubt that he has made headway with blue collar white workers on the issue of sexuality and gay rights. What's the difference between having High Pitch Mike take a voluntary lie detector test to talk about his sexuality than Harvey Milk telling all gay people they HAVE to come out to everyone they know? The one thing I fault Stern for, is that years ago he said he and Beth would NOT get married until Gays and Lesbians could get married also. Of course they did get married. And Brad and Angelina will probably do the same! Look forward to the next sure-to-be segment on The Howard Stern Show: Finding High-Pitch Mike a boyfriend! Does anyone know where we can listen to this segment of the episode? (Now that it's on satellite?) Tim is right. Howard is a big supporter of the LGBTQ community and gay rights, and we should all recognize that. It is precisely because of his “heavy straight-white-male” audience that his vocal support for gay rights and marriage equality is so important. For the past several elections, for instance, Howard has been credited with helping turn Pennsylvania and other “purple” states “blue.” I have no doubt that he has made headway with blue collar white workers on the issue of sexuality and gay rights.

What’s the difference between having High Pitch Mike take a voluntary lie detector test to talk about his sexuality than Harvey Milk telling all gay people they HAVE to come out to everyone they know? The one thing I fault Stern for, is that years ago he said he and Beth would NOT get married until Gays and Lesbians could get married also. Of course they did get married. And Brad and Angelina will probably do the same!

Look forward to the next sure-to-be segment on The Howard Stern Show: Finding High-Pitch Mike a boyfriend!

Does anyone know where we can listen to this segment of the episode? (Now that it’s on satellite?)

]]> By: Kid A http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102547 Kid A Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:37:36 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102547 Thanks for the support Kristal! I agree, who can deny Morning Goods? Thanks for the support Kristal! I agree, who can deny Morning Goods?

]]> By: Mike http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102527 Mike Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:35:10 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102527 The last line of this story made my eyes well up. The last line of this story made my eyes well up.

]]> By: Maplewoody http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102519 Maplewoody Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:51:30 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102519 I was on the Stern Show back in 1996 when he did a "to tell the Poof" game show. He was very friendly and far from being Homophobic. By the way, I tricked all but Jackie the Jokeman. They all thought I was not the Poofter! Jackie wrote our lines and worked with the contestants off the air prior to the game. I was on the Stern Show back in 1996 when he did a “to tell the Poof” game show. He was very friendly and far from being Homophobic. By the way, I tricked all but Jackie the Jokeman. They all thought I was not the Poofter! Jackie wrote our lines and worked with the contestants off the air prior to the game.

]]> By: Rob http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102461 Rob Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:49:24 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102461 I have been listening to the Howard Stern Show for many years. Even during my coming out period, some 17 years ago, I always found Howard to be totally cool with the GLBTQ community. I applaud High Pitch Mike, and wish that he didn't need to go through what he went through. However, many of us have like or worse coming out stories, and we can only LEARN from each other. Howard Stern has always been a real supporter of GLBTQ rights, especially equal marriage rights, and has always given the gay community a real presence on his show. I always applauded Howard for that. Some advice for Mike...Don't look back at the time you missed...Simply start living now...There is so much beauty out there for you, if you are willing to embrace it. There is really no time for regret, and luckily, there are plenty of eligible guys for you in NYC...I am so happy that you can be yourself now...as it truly IS the only thing you own...I want nothing more than happiness for you, success, and much love in your future!!! Respectfully submitted by Robert I have been listening to the Howard Stern Show for many years. Even during my coming out period, some 17 years ago, I always found Howard to be totally cool with the GLBTQ community. I applaud High Pitch Mike, and wish that he didn’t need to go through what he went through. However, many of us have like or worse coming out stories, and we can only LEARN from each other. Howard Stern has always been a real supporter of GLBTQ rights, especially equal marriage rights, and has always given the gay community a real presence on his show. I always applauded Howard for that.

Some advice for Mike…Don’t look back at the time you missed…Simply start living now…There is so much beauty out there for you, if you are willing to embrace it. There is really no time for regret, and luckily, there are plenty of eligible guys for you in NYC…I am so happy that you can be yourself now…as it truly IS the only thing you own…I want nothing more than happiness for you, success, and much love in your future!!!

Respectfully submitted by
Robert

]]> By: Timothy http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102459 Timothy Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:49:01 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102459 I'm not a fan of Howard's show. But when the official voice of straight white "make fun of the fags" America endorses your rights, it does more for equality than ten speeches by a politician. I can deal with Howard's jokes (as long as I'm not forced to listen to them) because his message of tolerance and equalitity reaches folks we could never otherwise reach. I’m not a fan of Howard’s show.

But when the official voice of straight white “make fun of the fags” America endorses your rights, it does more for equality than ten speeches by a politician.

I can deal with Howard’s jokes (as long as I’m not forced to listen to them) because his message of tolerance and equalitity reaches folks we could never otherwise reach.

]]> By: Tim http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102454 Tim Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:18:29 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102454 Straightest Place on Earth? Clearly, this posting was NOT written by a listener. Sal & Richard's antics? Joey Boots? Siobhan the transexual?? George Takei??? (YEARS of) Lesbians, lesbians, lesbians? Queerty - get in touch! Straightest Place on Earth? Clearly, this posting was NOT written by a listener. Sal & Richard’s antics? Joey Boots? Siobhan the transexual?? George Takei??? (YEARS of) Lesbians, lesbians, lesbians?

Queerty – get in touch!

]]> By: T Mack http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102450 T Mack Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:01:18 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102450 Hey High Mike. I'm single, you're single, how about a date? Congrats on standing up for Who You Are!!!! Best of luck on your new path in life! Hey High Mike. I’m single, you’re single, how about a date? Congrats on standing up for Who You Are!!!! Best of luck on your new path in life!

]]> By: Darth Paul http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102443 Darth Paul Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:49:49 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102443 Howard's great! He's hilarious. Howard’s great! He’s hilarious.

]]> By: Jon B http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102429 Jon B Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:09:48 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102429 I love Howard, and everyone on the show. While the show does have a very heavy straight-white-male slant, I think there's a really good argument that it has done more to allow the gay rights movement to move forward than almost anything else in entertainment - certainly radio. The Howard Stern Show was ground breaking in its treatment of sex and sexuality. I mean, we still live in a very sexually repressed country today - imagine going on the radio in the late 70's and doing what he does (granted it was a bit more tame at the time). Maybe on the surface the conversations and skits on the show may seem very sexist, but if you take everything in context, it's probably one of the more feminist minded programs aimed at straight men. I mean, Robin is arguably the most dominant figure on the show (or tied with Howard), and rather than avoid discussion of sex and sexual desires, everyone (including female guests) is encouraged to discuss anything they want. On one episode an 80 year old woman had her first ever orgasm! Talk about sexual liberation! I don't know why I'm writing all of this... I just get sort of annoyed when people knock Howard, or assume he'd be a homophobe. Sometimes I think we get a little too touchy about gay jokes and straight male humor, which I don't really think is fair. The intention behind the words or actions should be important as well, and when Howard or staff make gay jokes, it is almost always innocent and with good intent (though generally not in good taste). Congrats High Pitched Mike! I love Howard, and everyone on the show. While the show does have a very heavy straight-white-male slant, I think there’s a really good argument that it has done more to allow the gay rights movement to move forward than almost anything else in entertainment – certainly radio. The Howard Stern Show was ground breaking in its treatment of sex and sexuality. I mean, we still live in a very sexually repressed country today – imagine going on the radio in the late 70′s and doing what he does (granted it was a bit more tame at the time).

Maybe on the surface the conversations and skits on the show may seem very sexist, but if you take everything in context, it’s probably one of the more feminist minded programs aimed at straight men. I mean, Robin is arguably the most dominant figure on the show (or tied with Howard), and rather than avoid discussion of sex and sexual desires, everyone (including female guests) is encouraged to discuss anything they want. On one episode an 80 year old woman had her first ever orgasm! Talk about sexual liberation!

I don’t know why I’m writing all of this… I just get sort of annoyed when people knock Howard, or assume he’d be a homophobe. Sometimes I think we get a little too touchy about gay jokes and straight male humor, which I don’t really think is fair. The intention behind the words or actions should be important as well, and when Howard or staff make gay jokes, it is almost always innocent and with good intent (though generally not in good taste).

Congrats High Pitched Mike!

]]> By: Anarchos http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102408 Anarchos Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:09:49 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102408 How very nice of Kristal to write in like that, and here's hoping there are many more like her out there. We need allies like her. How very nice of Kristal to write in like that, and here’s hoping there are many more like her out there. We need allies like her.

]]> By: GranDiva http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102379 GranDiva Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:39:58 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102379 I roll my eyes at Howard's sophomoric humor so much that people might think I'm being possessed by an orisha, but he is pretty cool about the gays. I roll my eyes at Howard’s sophomoric humor so much that people might think I’m being possessed by an orisha, but he is pretty cool about the gays.

]]> By: St. Francis of a-sissy http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102372 St. Francis of a-sissy Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:31:45 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102372 Howard isn't my style, but I've listened to him enough to figure out that he makes fun of ALL sexuality. And why not? Let's face it, sexuality is a goofy, weird, messy aspect of human life. Howard isn’t my style, but I’ve listened to him enough to figure out that he makes fun of ALL sexuality. And why not? Let’s face it, sexuality is a goofy, weird, messy aspect of human life.

]]> By: chuck http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102371 chuck Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:30:49 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102371 Howard Stern is a pretty cool guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him in my retail store in New York a few years back. Howard Stern is a pretty cool guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him in my retail store in New York a few years back.

]]> By: John http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102368 John Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:28:08 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102368 Howard is a huge gay rights supporter! His show announcer is George Takei - and the bachelor party that the show threw for George was EPIC. Yes, Howard still has lots of tits and ass, but he's had many out gay guests, including Neil Patrick Harris (another classic interview... did you know NPH lost his virginity to Christine Taylor (Mrs. Ben Stiller)? Howard is a huge gay rights supporter! His show announcer is George Takei – and the bachelor party that the show threw for George was EPIC. Yes, Howard still has lots of tits and ass, but he’s had many out gay guests, including Neil Patrick Harris (another classic interview… did you know NPH lost his virginity to Christine Taylor (Mrs. Ben Stiller)?

]]> By: Brandon http://www.queerty.com/staffer-outs-himself-on-howard-20081202/#comment-102354 Brandon Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:53:39 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=34171#comment-102354 Perhaps everyone should go on Howard Stern then? I need a boyfriend! Perhaps everyone should go on Howard Stern then? I need a boyfriend!

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