airann 1 #1 July 16, 2003 I veiwed this show last night. They had on two episodes. The premise of the show is that 5 gay guys (Fab 5) go to a straight guys house/apartment and take a look around. I have seen some raunchy spaces but these dwellings were beyond anything I would even agree to enter. One gentleman helps with the decor, bless him. Another helps with the clothing. Another helps with cooking. Another helps with culture. Another helps with grooming. The decor gentleman organizes the home/apartment and teaches the man how to help himself in that department.Paints and updates, buys some new furniture and more. The kitchen guy throws away damn near everything and even rehangs the refrigerator door to open more kitchen friendly. He teaches the man to do small things for guests that will taste good and present well. The grooming guy is awesome. He gets the hair cut and teaches grooming techiques. As in how to shave properly, style hair, and more. Basic techniques that most men dont do. How to check for even sideburns. What part of the face to shave first. The culture guy teaches how to act properly in a social situation. Such as the one 'victim' last night. They arranged for this formerly ruff looking long haired overall wearing man to have a art show. The culture man taught him how to work a crowd and be confident. They practiced meeting and hand shaking, looking in a persons eye and being sincerly glad that they atteneded his art show. They went all out. Now the fashion guy, very funny man as he takes out the crummy clothes and underwear with a pair of tongs. He then obtains new clothes to fit the persons lifestyle and personality and teaches how to tie a tie and match things together, complet with shoes. They then watch their results and reactions of the 'victims' friends and family by video. They see if the gentleman will remember all the tips they gave. They are overjoyed when they have really helped the person. The show is littered with humor. The thing that I most enjoyed about the original show is that these men actually helped the man overhaul his outlook as well as his look. The men were more confident and happy about themselves. Id say that is a good thing. I dont think anyone ever really shows a person how to look good and feel confident in normal life. The wife of one man just went over the moon and nearly produced tears, the men took him and got his unibrow fixed. The construction man donated his hair to locks of love for children going thru chemo. At the end of the show, they give tips to men about how to groom, dress, clean and whatever else their mothers or fathers never told them. Whatever your beliefs are they dont matter, this show isnt about who you sleep with. It teaches mainstream men things they never thought of. The shows main idea is to better what is already there. I suggest watching at least one show. You will learn something. I did and I am a straight woman. Mainly my impression was the guys were really proud that they did something good for someone, regardless of gender. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #2 July 16, 2003 Someone was telling me about this show the other day. What channel/network is it on?? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 July 16, 2003 I saw the previews for this but forgot it came on last night. Watched Eaten Alive (parasites) instead which gave me the creeps! I'll have to check it out...thanx!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #4 July 16, 2003 It is aired on Bravo. I thought I would be just entertained by it. Yet it had humor and tons of information about regular everyday stuff that guys need to know. Your buddy isnt going to tell you, Dude, loose the shoes or your sideburns are whacked. Or WTF, Holmes? They are just going to laugh and then you learn. The guys personal and home makeovers, if you will, were outstanding. These men were speechless, as if no one had ever done anything nice for them ever before. And for nothing, just to do it. It was amazing. And again there was quite a bit of humor. In the end I just had to say- That was a great show. Women do this kinda stuff all the time. Never for men. Men are expected to know how to tie a tie. I cant tell you how many ties I have tied for guys. They are shown how much easier it is to use a laundry hamper to put their clothes. Hell, I dont do that. My shyt is on a chair. I think that is what is under there. (?) So, mainly I learned something as well. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #5 July 16, 2003 "One gentleman helps with the decor, bless him. Another helps with the clothing. Another helps with cooking. Another helps with culture. Another helps with grooming." Where's the freefly coach?-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #6 July 16, 2003 One of the other fruities here at work thinks I should be voluneered for a spin-off: Gay Eye for the gay guy because I thing boots, cargo pants and plaid are business casual; I think decorating with camo netting is cool; and something about my ability to dance. Did they teach the straight boys to dance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #7 July 16, 2003 QuoteWhere's the freefly coach? Are there any gay freefly coaches? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #8 July 16, 2003 "Are there any gay freefly coaches?" Dunno, don't care, but if your getting your life sorted out to this extent, you might as well get off your belly......-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #9 July 16, 2003 No, dancing did not occur in these 2 episodes. I loved the shows, gay, straight, whatever.It was informative, and funny. Not condesending or shocking or any of that. Just good information. My across the pond friend, I really miss you Mac. And I believe if you add up the total population and factor in the gay / straight ratio. There are freefly coaches in the world. However, I think they have not come out of the 'packing room' yet. My bad, I didnt mean it to sound like that. I just dont think there is a closet at the DZ. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #10 July 16, 2003 I agree w/ you Airann... this show was friggin' hilarious!!! Stayed up to watch the 1st episode a 2nd time... holy transformation batman... that guy ended up hot! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #11 July 16, 2003 I heard about this show on the radio and wanted to watch, but I didn't know when it came on. The ad on the radio talked about some pretty disgusting habits this one guy had; don't remember them offhand, but I remember thinking, oh, god! I wonder if he's beyond help. The way you described it, it appears that there's hope for anyone. I'm just glad that my SO is much more self-aware than to let himself or his place get to that point! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #12 July 16, 2003 Pun intended. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biscuit 0 #13 July 16, 2003 I think this show is going to be great! I am a makeover show junkie and this is taking it to a new and yet unexplored level. Listened to a story last night on the rise of the "Metro-Sexuals" straight men who know how to dress. Very funny. ****************************************** The last mosquito that bit me had to book into the Betty Ford Clinic. -Patsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyguy 0 #14 July 16, 2003 Quote'packing room' ? ---------------------------- bzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #15 July 16, 2003 Quote Where's the freefly coach? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are there any gay freefly coaches? Aren't they all? So help a guy out then, what part of the face should you shave first? It would be nice to know why, too, but not absolutely necessary. Mahalo.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #16 July 16, 2003 QuoteListened to a story last night on the rise of the "Metro-Sexuals" straight men who know how to dress. Very funny. aka the guys who the opening to 'American Psycho" was written about. Actually most of the movie was written about them.. i need someone to come make over me & my life...and someone else to pay for it so it doenst interfere with my skydiving budget..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 July 16, 2003 Quotestraight men who know how to dress. Very funny. ROFLMAO.. I think that would be hysterically funny and so very very unique....in fact... I have only seen that phenomenon a couple times.. I think.... maybe.....then again they probably were in the closet... a well appointed closet mind you.... Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #18 July 16, 2003 Wait a second...you don't have to be gay to know how to dress well. I have always been fairly well dressed. I can pick out a tie, match my shoes to whatever I am wearing and wear the right type of belt with whatever pants I am wearing. It's just another stupid stereotype. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #19 July 16, 2003 Hey Muenkel, nice jumpsuit! BWAHAHAHAHA A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #20 July 16, 2003 QuoteIt's just another stupid stereotype so when ya comming out????if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biscuit 0 #21 July 16, 2003 QuoteWait a second...you don't have to be gay to know how to dress well. I have always been fairly well dressed. I can pick out a tie, match my shoes to whatever I am wearing and wear the right type of belt with whatever pants I am wearing. Chris You're obviously a pioneer among Metro-Sexuals! Hurrah! ****************************************** The last mosquito that bit me had to book into the Betty Ford Clinic. -Patsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #22 July 16, 2003 Quotewear the right type of belt with whatever pants I am wearing. Ya see, right there you have a problem already. You should match your belt to your shoes... not your pants. When ya gonna be on the show? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #23 July 16, 2003 LOL! A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #24 July 16, 2003 I said I can match my shoes to whatever I am wearing which includes my belt. My favorite clothes to wear are a pair of levis and a T-shirt. But, when I go to work or out on the town, I like to be put-together. If it's a formal occasion, I am decked out...Brooks Bros. all the way. Maybe it's from my NY upbringing. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #25 July 16, 2003 QuoteI said I can match my shoes to whatever I am wearing which includes my belt. ya sure right you meant that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
