Artie making waves in the gay community
Lisa G mentioned an article written by PlanetOut.com editor Jenny Stewart in which Jenny blasts Artie for his use of the word fag. Artie had nothing to say about.
Excerpts:
“But let’s be honest: There is a way to use the word “fag” without being hateful — we all know plenty of gay people who use the word. And it can be used to comic effect — I, for one, crack up when the Stern show plays the sound bite of Tony Soprano saying “he’s a FAAAG!” any time a male cast member shows sensitivity. Like anything else in life, it’s the context and the spirit in which the word is used, and that’s what’s at issue here.”
“Like many fans, I was so disappointed and truly surprised to hear the anger and hate in Lange’s diatribe. I bet that if a poll had been taken prior to this outburst, the majority of Stern’s gay and lesbian listeners would’ve agreed that Lange wasn’t really homophobic, but more of a “work in progress,” who in fact reflects many straight Stern listeners’ attitudes toward gay people. Now, I’m not so sure.”
March 3rd, 2008 at 11:55 am
Artie couldn’t fight fairly, and had to go to his “go to” defense with Mike. He thought he was being funny and keeping the show on track I think. What Mike just said about hanging out with him is bullshit, the whole Eric thing was bs, does anyone else get the sense of a LOT of Bs flying around the show lately?
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I think the show has always had made up stuff but back in the day it was easier to keep the truth hidden…. I should start a site called SternConspiracies… and all the different bits be discussed whether its fake or not.. rofl
March 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
haha Good idea
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Yes, and its getting old.