SpeedRacer 1 #1 June 23, 2011 I saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a bunch of them. Why? I understand gay dance clubs, because of the romantic implications of partner dancing, but why rodeos? When you watch a rodeo, or any other sport event, who cares about the contestant's private life? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #2 June 23, 2011 >I saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a >bunch of them. Why? I'm guessing the same reason there are women's sporting events, or gay bigways in skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 June 23, 2011 Quote >I saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a >bunch of them. Why? I'm guessing the same reason there are women's sporting events, or gay bigways in skydiving. How does that even remotely answer the question. Me, I don’t know, maybe they feel that on the main circuit, they as riders etc.. cant be themselves. The macho image of the rodeo scene may not be very Gay friendly, fear of harassment or vilification might be a contributing factor. But never been to one, they're not that common here so don’t really have a answer.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #4 June 23, 2011 Quote gay rodeos? ....I don't wanna know...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 June 23, 2011 Buggered if I know. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #6 June 23, 2011 QuoteBuggered if I know. I know, right...How can they ever be considered normal when then constantly parade their abnormality? Most people don't even give a shit anymore...they just make it an issue. Go fuck a rock for all I care.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 June 23, 2011 My wife IS my Rock - so thanks , I will. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 186 #8 June 23, 2011 Quote>I saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a >bunch of them. Why? I'm guessing the same reason there are women's sporting events, or gay bigways in skydiving. Perhaps, but I am concerned by groups who simultaneously seek "recognition" and "equality." Recognition entails acceptance as a distinct entity. Whether it is Sharks/Jets, WW II Vets, Left-Handed People or whatever, setting a group up as a bloc is a double-edged sword. If you seek to be treated as a distinct entity, that may well be the result. Equality is also a double-edged sword. There have been many places where I have been grateful that my rights were not on a par with the locals. Solidarity is nice in theory, but when they break out the rubber hoses (or worse) my participation is on the order of Get Well cards. Drawing lines of demarcation should be done with care. If you create a bloc, to a greater or lesser extent you justify the attendant stereotyping of its members. In addition, if a group sets itself up as a distinct entity, its goals will be considered against those of nonmembers of said group. Thus, if you set yourself out as different, expect to be treated as such. BSBD, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #9 June 23, 2011 Quote I saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a bunch of them. Why? I understand gay dance clubs, because of the romantic implications of partner dancing, but why rodeos? When you watch a rodeo, or any other sport event, who cares about the contestant's private life? I guess the politically incorrect answer would be that they like to feel something big pounding against their ass......More to the point though, it's like minded people gathering around a common interest. Who cares really? Pretty much any difference you can find in people, they will separate into that group and find something to do as a common interest. Weather its men, women, black, white, Hispanic, green, tall, short, straight, or gay you will find people will generally try to form a group of others just like them and then go find a common interest. They are just trying to find a comfort zone to meet other people. Nothing wrong with it as long as they don't hide from the rest of the world in their little group. When people do, that's what leads to fear, bigotry and hate."There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 June 23, 2011 But we don't have gay football or basketball or baseball leagues, so why rodeos? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #11 June 23, 2011 Quote But we don't have gay football or basketball or baseball leagues Really? Apparently, you only recently found about about gay rodeo. That doesn't mean it didn't exist until you were aware of it. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 June 23, 2011 I just don't see how one's personal sex life should affect the activities involved in sporting events. Women's sport leagues might be explained by physiological differences between men and women, but gay vs straight shouldn't matter. It would be like having a seperate gay stamp collecting or homebrewing club. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #13 June 23, 2011 Quote It would be like having a seperate gay stamp collecting or homebrewing club. I'm sure those groups exist as well. It's not rocket science to me. Gays have been "unwelcome" in this society for a very, very long time. Are you really that surprised to find out that we've formed parallel sub-groups and sub-cultures? Now that society is (only very recently, relatively speaking) becoming a bit more understanding do you expect all the sub-culture to evaporate over night? Gays haven't, with a few exceptions, formed "gay home brewing" groups to single themselves out or highlight their differences. Gays have been living in a different world for a long time and the natural things people do, like form home brewing groups, happen withing that microcosm just like they happen in the hetero world. Now that society is a bit more forgiving, some of the gay groups that have been around forever are kind of "coming out" of hiding and saying "Oh, Hey!" We're the gay home brewing group!!! And then someone says WTF, why do you have to set yourselves up in your stupid gay home brewing club? Why do you have to be "special"? Gee-zuz christ. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #14 June 23, 2011 Quote I understand gay dance clubs, because of the romantic implications of partner dancing, but why rodeos? When you watch a rodeo, or any other sport event, who cares about the contestant's private life? Well, not everyone likes to go dancing. I'd assume that gay rodeos = gay competitors and spectators = increased potential for romantic implications. Add to that the spectacle of tough guys in cowboy gear astride wildly bucking animals... sorry, where was the mystery again? I understand that you're saying there shouldn't be a distinction, but we all do this all the time - it's fun to spend time with your peers, in every sense of the word. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #15 June 23, 2011 QuoteGee-zuz christ. Speaking of which, why are there "Christian Skydivers?" There are at least 2 regular posters on DZ.com who use this as their avatar: http://www.kf4dna.net/csa/csapatch.gif Which is OK. No more or less OK than Mark using a rainbow avatar. Vive la difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #16 June 23, 2011 >Go fuck a rock for all I care. Enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 June 23, 2011 I don't think Coreece was making a PA there. I think he was just saying he doesn't care whom other people fuck. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 June 23, 2011 Probably, for the same reason there are 'straight' rodeos... the money! Have you ever checked-out the winnings in PBR or PRCA? It ain't chump change! Then too, it might be they don't feel they would be accepted in the 'straight' rodeo world. Who knows. They're having fun and not hurting anyone... except for the occasional getting stomped on by a bull! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 June 23, 2011 But there aren't 'straight' rodeos. They're Just called 'rodeos.' Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #20 June 23, 2011 QuoteI saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a bunch of them. Why? I understand gay dance clubs, because of the romantic implications of partner dancing, but why rodeos? When you watch a rodeo, or any other sport event, who cares about the contestant's private life? Why not object to the Christian Rodeos as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 186 #21 June 23, 2011 QuoteQuoteI saw a King of the Hill episode about a gay rodeo, and then found out there are a bunch of them. Why? I understand gay dance clubs, because of the romantic implications of partner dancing, but why rodeos? When you watch a rodeo, or any other sport event, who cares about the contestant's private life? Why not object to the Christian Rodeos as well? Christian Rodeos?! Ewwwww... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #22 June 23, 2011 Why do we need to have an American rodeo groups? Or State rodeos? Or Collegiate rodeos? Or Christian rodeos? Or Women's rodeos? Or African American rodeos? Or Native Indian rodeos? Or Senior rodeos? Or Armed Forces rodeos? Jeez, even the Canadians have rodeos.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #23 June 23, 2011 I couldn't think of another word to differentiate between the two and I'm not the 'PC' type. Do we think of rodeo as gay? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 June 23, 2011 ...or prison rodeos. I would venture a guess,different people are interested in it and they form their own. No big deal Maybe, they are taking a stand against PETA!? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #25 June 23, 2011 Quote it's like minded people gathering around a common interest Wow, that's SO bizarre. Why would people do such a thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
