[kj] Gay thing

[Phillipps, Marc]

I think some of this may be a case of looking back to the past with the
mindset of today (if you see what I mean) 

 

Back in the early/mid eighties "fag" "queer" etc didn't have quite the
same meaning as they do these days, they were still bloody stupid things
to say though 

 

A band that used to soundcheck with Chic tunes can't really be called
homophobic though can they? After Youth left (first time) he went to
work for Stock Aitkin & Waterman who were at the time predominantly
doing "gay" disco . . . 

 

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From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net]
On Behalf Of karl doyle
Sent: 08 February 2012 16:34
To: Gathering at misera.net
Subject: [kj] Gay thing

 

Hi

This seems fairly ridiculous. I have a gay brother and if I felt KJ were
genuinely homophobic I wouldnt listen to them. If you look at the
timelines you will see that there is direct link between the
'outrageousness' of the comments and the release of a new album. The
comments were bloody awful I have to say. Very hard to defend even at
this remove. But indicative of a twisted sense of humour more than
anything else. Jesus Dublins been cancelled. Dont tell me my back up
plan in London is doubtful now too! Love the comment about the LLB
sleeve though!!! Inside every Homophobe is a gay man I say!

Karl          



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