On the wrap up show today, George Takei said that Artie is “clearly not the person to make that PSA”. George felt it would become a joke and this is a serious topic that the world needs education on. He feels the word “fag” is like saying the n-word to African Americans. Gary told him that Artie does not believe that. George said the word is full of hate and people have died over it. Sounds like it would be a good debate between Sulu and the Baby Gorilla. Ralph later called in and tried to describe and defend Artie’s use of the word fag.

Artie is Gay?

Sounds like George’s gaydar was going off. He said that Artie acted so good on the “coming out” prank that there must have been some honesty in there. “No one can act that good” said Takei.

It’s becoming a regular thing and every one on the show has their concerns about it. Artie called in and told Jason this morning he wouldn’t be coming in.

Poor George. He thinks it may be because of him and the whole PSA with the Human Rights Campaign. Gary said 3 out of the 4 first day appearances by George Takei is met with Artie Lange not being here. George explained how there has been a difficult communication between the Lange camp and the HRC concerning the script for the PSA. George also brought up that much like the Crumbs cupcake money might, the HRC might not take Artie’s tainted money if he loses his bet with the F word.

Robin said she had an issue with Artie this weekend when they had plans to go to the Rolling Stones show and he called up on the day and said he had a family function.

Howard who usually gives Artie the benefit of the doubt expressed his concern as well thinking something is going on. I’m not sure he was thinking drugs but definitely that something could be wrong.

Sit Down

Howard said he hasn’t sit down and talked to Artie about it yet. He said he doesn’t like to lay down the law with people he works with. He said it’s only a 4 day work week and should be here.

(image submitted by Steve Dirkx)