OT: R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Comes Out Of The Closet

[Behshad]

Dean is NOT GAY,,,,,,


Maybe Bi,,,,, but not gay........ and even if he was gay I'd still love him like a brother.,,,,, my big homosexual brother

[KenTheDude]

Dean is NOT GAY,,,,,,


Maybe Bi,,,,, but not gay........ and even if he was gay I'd still love him like a brother.,,,,, my big homosexual brother

I know, I'm just jackin' with the dude. However, when it comes to guys there is no such thing as bi. You're either packing fudge or you're not.

[Behshad]

Dean is NOT GAY,,,,,,


Maybe Bi,,,,, but not gay........ and even if he was gay I'd still love him like a brother.,,,,, my big homosexual brother

I know, I'm just jackin' with the dude. However, when it comes to guys there is no such thing as bi. You're either packing fudge or you're not.

not true,,, ask Dean,,,,,,

[Rocker Chic]

I'm not much of an R.E.M. fan and don't even know much about the band, but thought some here might be fans.

http://music.aol.com/news/story/_a/rems ... 3609990001


John from Boston

I always said their music was GAY!

Debbie

[brywool]

I'm Tho Thurprithed!

NOT.

I hate REM. Never got them at all...

[LaDoDa]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

[JohnH]

I'm not much of an R.E.M. fan and don't even know much about the band, but thought some here might be fans.

http://music.aol.com/news/story/_a/rems ... 3609990001


John from Boston

I thought he came out of the closet back in the 90s?

He did. He's been out a long time. I think it was mentioned in the behind the music.

[mikemarrs]

i always knew he pitched for the other team.

[NealIsGod]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

I was wondering why this thread is allowed to go unmoderated. I guess cuz it has nothing to do with Arnel.

[conversationpc]

I was wondering why this thread is allowed to go unmoderated. I guess cuz it has nothing to do with Arnel.

Nah, this thread's pretty tame compared to some that have been closed and/or deleted recently.

[StoneCold]

I was wondering why this thread is allowed to go unmoderated. I guess cuz it has nothing to do with Arnel.

Nah, this thread's pretty tame compared to some that have been closed and/or deleted recently.

Wow, a 3 pager with lockdown possibiliites? Just caught these last two comments and looks like one I should read. Hope it lasts til this afternoon anyway 'cause I gots to go.

[piecesofeight]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

I was wondering why this thread is allowed to go unmoderated. I guess cuz it has nothing to do with Arnel.

Exactly..and usually when people defend this stuff the only thing others know to do is to accuse them of being gay too.

First off..as if this was ever a surprise..and who cares?! Is it affefting your life?

[Rick]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

I don't hate anyone, but I don't have to approve of their lifestyle. It's the way I was raised, and probably the way a lot of people were raised. You can't expect people to change who they are any more than I can expect you to. It's not narrow minded, it's a belief system that people have ingrained in their core. You have your beliefs, I have mine and we can leave it at that.

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

[conversationpc]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

[mikemarrs]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

[Rick]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

Didn't know...

[mikemarrs]

certain people used to fuck with me about me liking kiss and that paul stanley was gay.if he is or if he isn't i don't give a shit because its none of my business.i pay for his music not his personal life.....

[mikemarrs]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

Didn't know...

yep.halford came out of the closet.

[conversationpc]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

Didn't know...

You didn't know Halford was gay? Seriously? He came out on MTV about 10-11 years ago.

[Rick]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

Didn't know...

You didn't know Halford was gay? Seriously? He came out on MTV about 10-11 years ago.

No sir. Don't follow that band. Never would have guessed that one.

[conversationpc]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

i agree.i love judas priest,queen,etc. i don't care what these guys do in their spare time because it doesn't affect the music for me.

Didn't know...

You didn't know Halford was gay? Seriously? He came out on MTV about 10-11 years ago.

No sir. Don't follow that band. Never would have guessed that one.

Oh man...Halford was the epitome of gay with all the leather & studs.

[conversationpc]

[Rick]

I just don't get it Dave.

[mistiejourney]

I don't give a shit what lifestyle Stipe embraced, I do like at least one of REM's songs. I like a whole lot of music by Queen, and other artists that live alternate lifestyles. Does not affect my life one bit. I don't have to agree with their choices though. That's just life, no?

Well stated.

Yep!

[brywool]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

I could give a shit if he's gay. He's an asshole AND a shitty, whiny singer to boot. I can't stand him or his band. I remember Rolling Stone going on and on about how great they were. They're incredibly dull and they're one of those bands that people try to squeeze into the 'intellectual' box because they were so 'college' and 'cutting edge'. There was nothing cutting edge about them.
A revelation that Stipe is gay is no revelation at all.

[Rick]

I guess I didn't realize people here were so small (and so small minded).

You don't like REM? No worries.

But the random hatred just because of Michael Stipe's sexuality... grow a sack and quit worrying that maybe somewhere deep down in your brain you want him....

REM (although maybe an aquired taste) has dropped some great music, and it had nothing to do with whether or not their lead singer was gay.

Go ahead and insult me with your "you are gay" bullshit. I am not. I am married. I love women. I think REM has some great songs.

Grow up.

I could give a shit if he's gay. He's an asshole AND a shitty, whiny singer to boot. I can't stand him or his band. I remember Rolling Stone going on and on about how great they were. They're incredibly dull and they're one of those bands that people try to squeeze into the 'intellectual' box because they were so 'college' and 'cutting edge'. There was nothing cutting edge about them.
A revelation that Stipe is gay is no revelation at all.

Look at Bryan lay down a monster. Very well said.

[mikemarrs]

REM=most overrated rock band ever.