Comments on: New "Mr Gay World" is a leader and a spokesman claims contest organiser

By: Simon Murphy

Simon Murphy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:27:35 +0000

On a side note the last time a gay beauty pageant winner made headlines for anything other than looking good in a swimsuit was in April 2008. Back then the first ever winner of Mr Gay UK in 1993 – Anthony Morley – was charged with the murder (and then the cooking and eating of) Damien Oldfield. He was sentenced to 30 years in jail. Max Krzyzanowski does not join a long list of inspirational people who have won underwear competitions.

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By: Will

Will — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:37:09 +0000

I agree with Simon… these contents are demeaning for the contestants and are viewed by those who's minds are powered by hamsters in a wheel. While I'm delighted for Mr. Krzyzanowski achieving what I'm sure is his life time dream, I'm sorry, but this vacuous twit doesn't represent me or speak for me. There's a little more to me than a shallow stereotype of pretty bling and tiaras.

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By: Flapjack

Flapjack — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:48:45 +0000

J Carter – Simon Cowell would have his work cut out trying to outbitch that lot! Imagine the open audition stages!

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By: J Carter

J Carter — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:31:34 +0000

They should have an award for Mr Gay Twisted Bitch. There would be more contestants than ITV's Xfactor.

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By: AdrianT

AdrianT — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:16:19 +0000

I hope to do Mr. Krzyzanowski no wrong, but usually, a role model, or someone who achieves excellence, gets an award because (s)he deserves it.

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By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:05:40 +0000

Well said again Simon! Not bitter jonnielondon, just tired of the same old rubbish churned around on the scene, as Simon outlined above. Where's the progress?

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By: Simon Murphy

Simon Murphy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:23:44 +0000

Hey Jonnielondon. I have no issue if gay men want to enter beauty pageants. I just find it beyond ridiculous that because they look good in a swimsuit that they think they are some sort of role model or spokesman for the gay community. They are not. They just look good in a swimsuit.

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By: jonnielondon

jonnielondon — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:20:49 +0000

Tisk, tisk! Simon and Dan you sound luck a bunch of bitter old queens. Just relax, girlfriends!

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By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:09:30 +0000

Well said Simon. The winners of these type of gay beauty contests are also always 'scene' types too – not really everyone's taste. Another outdated negative stereotype for gay men to manage!!

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By: robert

robert — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:23:37 +0000

it's nice too see a nearly forty something man win a "beauty pageant". Make a change from twinky muscle boys. It's not exactly progressive but I am annoyed by what I consider the real issues affecting gay/bi/les/trans community eg legal and social discrimination!

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By: Simon Murphy

Simon Murphy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0000

It is desperately tragic that gay men are so fond of beauty pageants. These pageants are pathetic and female beauty pageants are rightly regarded as sexist relics of a time gone by. Why do gay men want to emulate such ridiculous, dated, old fashioned, demeaning shows?

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