https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of48byzA9do
Following Duck Dynasty quack/soldier for Christ Phil Robertson’s homophobic comments in GQ, show creator Scott Gurney’s ties to The Fluffer, a little-seen gay gem from 2001, came to light.
Gurney starred as a gay-for-pay porn star and meth addict who comes under the obsessive gaze of a male film student turned the titular on-set “fluffer.” For those who may not be aware, a fluffer has the (un)enviable job of “prepping” the porn star before a scene. It’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it. Preferably somebody without a gag reflex.
During high school, I remember hoarding this DVD from Blockbuster when that was still around and I was still relatively in the closet. Oh, the early ’00s. Robertson’s comments thus take on a hilariously ironic twist when you realize his boss was contributing to the sin of America’s youths. Namely, me:
How about we take this to the next level?
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A&E subsequently suspended Robertson from Duck Dynasty, though a source close to the Louisiana clan claims their patriarch was “hung out to dry” by the network. The Daily Mail reports:
You have to ask yourself, why this interview happened and why it ever became public. Someone from A&E was there and was aware of the kind of answers Phil was giving.But despite that, they didn’t ever try to stop it or control it. Instead, they let it hit the headlines and then released a statement condemning it. It is our belief that they knew what was going to happen and then used the situation to exercise control over Phil. It is our understanding that when the TV executives came up with the concept for the show they wanted it to be a case of people laughing at a bunch of backward rednecks. But when it didn’t turn out like that and people actually started identifying with the way the family behaved and were laughing with them, not at them, they became uncomfortable. It did not sit will with the New York TV types.”
Those damn fancy liberal New York TV types. Robertson had previously lamented to the New York Post how hard “them gays” must make life in New York. And over the weekend, Robertson defended his controversial remarks, saying he “will not give or back down” from his path. But maybe he should take a bit of his own advice:
Because, seriously, if Charlie Sheen thinks you need to reign it in, it’s time to reconsider your life choices.
Bonus — Check out Scott Gurney making out with his Fluffer Michael Cunio below:
the other Greg
“Hording”?
Otherwise – seriously, “hording”?
Otherwise, interesting story.
Cam
OFf topic, too more world leaders decide to skip the Russian Olympics.
“Among the politicians who reportedly are not planning to visit the Games are German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel, British PM David Cameron, US President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden, and Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite. “
balehead
There’s nothing wrong with acting in a gay movie..why is Queerty so Homophobic???
AuntieChrist
I guess the duck thing was the hook…But you had me at hot guy pics.
AuntieChrist
@balehead: Why are you so stupid and negative all the time..? Snark can be clever and funny, why don’t you try for that, or is that what you are already doing..? If so. STOP…Cause it ain’t workin.
2eo
@AuntieChrist: Balehead is the alter ego of previously banned poster Avenger, Avengers identity is unknown to me but he was a regular on the old Usenet conspiracy board frequented by a lunatic called “David Mabus” whose real name is Dennis Markuze, he was threatening to kill a few people including Richard Dawkins, PZ Myers and one of the people I absolutely adore, the incomparable James Randi.
He’s just a nutter, but he’s a harmless internet nutter.
2eo
Oh @balehead: my challenge to Dennis still stands, I’m going nowhere, if he wants to kill me, he’s more than welcome to try.
AuntieChrist
@2eo: But he included a cute picture of a puppy, aren’t we supposed to think he is adorable..? (Not sarcasm)I wish I could be clever like you : )
jimbryant
The sad thing is that there are male producers who play the gay card when it suits them and then create hit shows with homophobic families when that card has run its course and they need another money-making scheme.
Ridpathos
This means nothing. The show’s creator never explicitly stated he was anti-gay. Just because the actors in this stupid show are anti-gay, having gay dirt on the creator means nothing.
jwtraveler
@Cam: too?
DarkZephyr
“You have to ask yourself, why this interview happened and why it ever became public. Someone from A&E was there and was aware of the kind of answers Phil was giving.But despite that, they didn’t ever try to stop it or control it.”
Phil is fully responsible for his own stupid answers and homophobia.
balehead
Your slutshaming speaks volumes about your own issues…..hit a gym already!..
balehead
Some of you should also stop “playing with your pills”….
balehead
All these conspiracy theories about who I am …..sad…
tricky ricky
the movie sucked and not in a good way. they knew this guy was an antigay homophobe right wing nut job before they started doing the show and hoped it wouldn’t come out. the sob is on tape in 2010 mouthing off bashing gays.