Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

[Bernie]

Marky,

We're getting into politics here so let's go on to something else. Thanks.

[markydefad]

This week's epsiode...

Carson, The ULTRA QUEEN: "You look like a movie star"

This week's chubby Drew Carey lookalike victim: "Do I look like Ben Affleck?"

Carson: " No, you look like Ben & Jerry Affleck" :lol: :lol: :lol:

[NickNack]

Originally Posted by Bernie

Marky,

We're getting into politics here so let's go on to something else. Thanks.

Bernie,
Marky,

My apologies. I should have known better than to mention P.B. Only leads to heated debates. Sorry.

[HustleBaby]

Well I saw tonight's episode which was one of the best. John, the straight guy (italian cop) from Staten Island had some of the best fashion transformations that I've seen - I mean he was stylin'! Not that he had a problem with his attire, they just brought out the best in him. And what did he call that dish "man quiche" torta something?? :lol: :lol: I love what they did to the living room and I especially LUUUUUVVVVVVVVVV that asian garden :D :D :D :D :D :D :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAVE to find that place and recommend it to the rest of my friends :P . I find John attractive (in a Kojak way) the bald head, medium build, deep voice, dark strong eyes and nice mouth. I see that he has a fondness for chocolate 8) !

*DELIGHTFUL*

[markydefad]

Hustlebaby,

Could it be that John the Cop was vaguely reminiscent of your object of lust, Vin Diesel??? I thnk I even heard Carson refer to him as "not quite Vin Diesel, more Vin Gasoline". :lol:

[HustleBaby]

Originally Posted by markydefad

Hustlebaby,

Could it be that John the Cop was vaguely reminiscent of your object of lust, Vin Diesel??? I thnk I even heard Carson refer to him as "not quite Vin Diesel, more Vin Gasoline". :lol:

Hi Marky :D

To be honest with you, I wasn't thinking about Vin - for some reason John reminded me of Kojak (I had a crush on him back in the day) 8) . Maybe because both of them are cops???? bald head??? John is Italian, Kojak was Greek and Vin is half italian. Who knows I just find all of them attractive !

It seems like John the cop is in trouble with his superiors thanks to the Fab 5. The New York Daily News have an item about John's appearance on QEFTSG and his bosses are "seeing red"! The higher ups are infuriated because John supposedly portayed a police officer in a negative or improper image. AND they said that he as well as EVERY officer is not allowed to let a civilian wear their uniform (Carson is seen in the kitchen wearing John's police jacket). We all know that the "boys in blue" are VERY macho so there could be other underlying reasons that weren't mention in the paper.

*DISCO DELIGHT*

[keefelc]

You'll be happy to know, per E! Online, John the Cop is out of trouble now.



"Queer Eye" Cop Dodges Bullet
by Lia Haberman
Aug 21, 2003, 3:15 PM PT

A complete lack of style isn't a punishable offense for a Staten Island cop, no matter what the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy crew maintain.

But appearing on Bravo's "make-better" series and letting the Fab 5 parade around in his uniform threatened to land the Port Authority police officer in hot water, the New York Daily News reported this morning.

But by Thursday afternoon, Port Authority officials reversed an earlier statement criticizing Officer John Verdi for appearing on this week's series.

"Our police superintendent viewed the show with his family and enjoyed it thoroughly," spokesman Pasquale DiFulco told E! Online this afternoon.

According to earlier reports, Port Authority officials were looking into disciplining Verdi for failing to obtain permission to appear on the style-conscious series as a Port Authority cop and for allowing civilians to wear his blues.

During a tour of Verdi's apartment--the episode aired on Bravo on Tuesday and will be rerun on Thursday on NBC--fashion guru Carson Kressley and interior-design maven Thom Filicia both sported Verdi's blue cop top.

Ever the attention grabber, Kressley also pleaded with Verdi, "Cuff me! Cuff me!" (It may come as no surprise that the fashionista has signed with ICM for representation in all areas, according to the trades.)

While earlier reports suggested Verdi's higher-ups weren't too keen on his participation, the force has officially decided to give Verdi's makeover two thumbs up. "We thought the host did a great job," said DiFulco. And that's all there is to it. "We have no issue with this."

"The PBA [Police Benevolent Association] was never concerned that charges against P.O. Verdi would stick," said Port Authority PBA President Guy Danese. "This is a lighthearted show and Verdi did nothing that would harm the department. I personally thought it was amusing. It is a relief to know that the Port Authority has a sense of humor, too."

Verdi's bum-to-babe episode scored the series its best ratings yet on Bravo, ranking the show first among basic cable offerings for Tuesday. A total 2.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Verdi get the ever tasteful Queer Eye treatment compared to the average 1.6 million style seekers who have been tuning in on the cable net thus far.

In case you missed it, the bald boy-in-blue got a spray-on tan, a pedicure, a sleek new wardrobe, and even learnt how to make a "man quiche" for his vegetarian girlfriend to rekindle their long-term relationship.

[HustleBaby]

Thanks for the info Keefelc! I'm happy that the bosses lightened up and saw the humor. Personally, I can't see anyone taking this show so seriously its all in fun, there's no need to penalize John for getting a freaking makeover. Every cloud has a silver lining :D !!!!!!!!!

*DELIGHTED* :D

[markydefad]

BEWARE of the editing NBC does when they air "QUEER EYE"....they cut out all the funniest lines.

On the Urban Cowboy episode....the Ellen DeGeneres line, the Ralph Lauren line, the dirty underwear inspection ("someone's been eating Mexican"), the stains on the mattress inspection--ALL EDITED OUT!!!!!

Last night, Carson's crack after John the Cop dips his finger in chocolate and tauntingly holds it in front of his girlfriend, something about "in our community, that sort of behavior in frowned upon" !!!! :P --- (the "brown finger" crack had the other Fab 4 falling off the sofa)...I waited last night to get the exact line...CUT OUT!!!!!

Thank you NBC. :evil:

[markydefad]

I'm calling Carson, the ultra-swishy fashionista----Paul Lynde For the 21st Century, because of his snappy repartee and crack comic timing. :D

Agency heavyweight ICM (International Creative Management) just signed him.

I just hope the Fab 5 don't do too many stupid guest shots on crappy TV and wear out their welcome. Their stint with Jay Leno was sorta boring and their redesign of the "Tonight Show" set was pretty awful, IMHO. NBC is gonna pimp them out since they own Bravo.

Now they're guesting on NBC's not-very-funny "Good Morning Miami" sitcom. Funny thing is that lead actor Mark Feuerstein is supposedly a closet case himself!!! I heard that when he was originally cast in a supporting role on "Caroline In The City" he screamed at his agent that his character couldn't be GAY!!!! So, it was changed... BUT, hey EVERYONE on that show seemed GAY!!!!!

Now the Flaming Fab 5 are giving Marky a makeover!!!

Isn't it ironic, don'cha think??? :P :P :P :P :P :P

[paul]

I guess this was bound to happen. Success, money, lawyers. Check the link.


http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,...,00.html?tnews

[markydefad]

Yeah, I heard about this lawsuit between the original "Culture Guy" (2 episodes) and the QE4SG" producers.

Apparently, they hired Jai to replace him after 2 episodes were in the can...cause he had "performing" credentials. (I think he was in "Rent" at one time). As TV Guide stated this week in their "Jeers" section...It might as well be the Fab 4, cause "Culture Guy's" contributions are soooo minimal as to be mostly unnoticed. They keep trying to beef up his part....but aside from shopping for CDs and a few tips on dancing and how to say I love you in Armenian....he's a cipher. :evil:

I read the Fab 5 were making a paltry $3,000 per episode...Paul's link says $2,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :oops:

I think a RENEGOTIATION is called for....PRONTO!!!!!! :lol:

[HustleBaby]

Tonight's episode "Alan" the real estate broker was one of the funniest. He was the most difficult and at the end he still couldn't get it right :lol: . Damn was he heavy handed with those drinks - he should've stuck to wine or champagne. How can he wipe the food tray with the cloth he used to wipe the sweat off his head UGH :x ! I gotta say that his living room was OFF THE HOOK!!!!!!!!!

Did you know that the Fab 5 is SOOOOOOOO popular now that Chris Rock call them the Gay beatles :lol: . They're making appearances everywhere: award shows, fashion shows (Bryant Park), movie premieres etc....

*DELIGHTFUL*

[NickNack]

The 5ive were on Oprah Monday, doing their thing for pleading wives who had written Oprah about their hopeless husbands. Wasn't a bad show and each guy, including 'culture boy', who taught a guy how to dance, got quality time air time, with Oprah focusing one husband each to one Queer Guy's Eye.

Still, Carson irked me to no end but at least thanks to this show and the later Leno I found out why. Leno also has a 'queer-in-tow' --- his name is Ross (99% sure). He does the "greeting-the-celebrities-on-the-red-carptet" schtick at events and what not. His latest gig was the Emmy's. Ross, like Carson, is flamboyant, stereotypical fag and he knows and loves it :D . I've seen him twice and each time I've smiled and laughed myself silly. After his Emmy thing I thought, "Why does this guy have me laughing and Carson have me reaching for a gun"? Reason: Ross doesn't do the bitch-queen. He's not catty and full of himself. Oprah had asked the guys about their auditons for the job. The culinary guy said that when Carson walked into the room he looked around and said, "What are you all doing here? The job is mine." Someone needs to smack her down :x .

The light at the end of the rainbow for me: It's not the 'queen' in Carson I dislike. It's the 'bitch'. Thank you, Ross.

[SandraDee]

I can't wait for the UK version of 'Queer Eye...' to start as, after some of the fashion paux pas I've witnessed on the UK gay scene, I just don't feel that British gay men are generally as style-conscious as US gay men per se & they lack the ability to do 'camp' credibly, but they definitely have more attitude than US FODs(except me!)in my experience! This is only my sweeping generalisation & I will probably be proved totally wrong by this Tv program.