So they've caved into the far right? Are there any protests to which we could contribute our comments? That is really arrogant and stupid of them.

On a more positive note, we watched the debut of a new show on Bravo, last night, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy featuring the "Fab Five." It was a mix of Changing Rooms, What Not to Wear, gourmet cooking, and grooming for their "victim." It was really fun and well done. The first heterosexual guy they helped was an artist for whom they'd set up his first gallery show. His apt. was a disaster, so in one day, they redid the whole thing, taught him how to make some great finger food for the showing that night, took him to get his hair styled, advised him on buying a bunch of new clothes, and gave him tips on "schmoozin'" at the show to best show his art, plus they had "takeaway" cards designed and printed for people interested in his art. They did a total makeover of him, while still keeping him comfortable and essentially himself, nothing phony or put-upon. He seemed really pleased and had an art critic give him rave reviews.

The second guy was married with kids on Long Island who wanted to surprise his wife with a b-day party, including a makeover for their house and him. It was equally as fun and engaging.

I noticed next Tuesday, Bravo is also going to premiere a reality show for gay dating, BUT I don't like the sounds of it, as it will be one guy choosing from 15 others, some of whom are straight. I remember the heartaches my brother and friends have gone through agonising over whether someone was gay or straight and falling in love with a straight guy and how hard that was to get over. I don't think the show should exploit that.

Sorry for the slight thread drift.

Thanks,

kat