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IN YOUR SEATS PLEASE

I know. It is awful. But I couldn't stop watching. I tried. And I tried. And I saw it to the bloody end.

So what is the deal with Richard Simmons?

He has perfected a persona which is irresistible. Even though there is a lot of stuff that I really do not like about him.

He is the stereotypical fag and he flaunts it. Well, come to think of it, didn't we want to be free to do that if we wanted to? He may have done more for the acceptance of gays than many other more serious spokespeople.

He is not good looking. Sure. But he doesn't care. There is a spiritual message there. The power of self acceptance.

He is what we call a screamer or a flamer, which is not the same thing as a stereotype. It is an ear grating thing. Yet, he is heard. And like most screamers, he is funny and sharp and gets his points across.

His body is totally not fit looking, anti-fitness. But he has turned more people on to fitness than anyone else going. More or less.

So what is not to like?

When I get over myself and my tut tutting about him, I can enjoy him for what he is. A fabulous showman who doesn't hide out. He is there. Up front and Richard.

I bet people got the message too. Very well written.

Labels: gay life, gay rights