Hugh's Views and News January 31, 2016 Everyday Life

Weird Questions Gay Couples Get Asked

Last week, I published a post entitled 10 Reasons Why You May Be Gay. It got a lot of reaction which is something I always like my posts to get.

I wasn’t going to publish anything along the same line, but when I was pointed to the video below, I couldn’t resist. However, it wasn’t only the subject that got my attention. No! It’s also because a certain breed of dog also features in it.

This is a light-hearted look at some of the questions a gay couple may get asked. It includes some of the items I had on the list in my post last week. I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to know your thoughts. You may need to log into my blog to view the video.

Thanks to Trina at Its Good To Be Crazy Sometimes, for bringing this video to my attention.

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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on April 6, 2018 at 4:44 pm
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This still make me laugh, and then my jaw drop
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  Hugh's Views and News on April 6, 2018 at 4:50 pm
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  I came across this post and updated it while I was doing my blog spring cleaning, Trina. I was in tears of laughter again.
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    itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on April 6, 2018 at 5:08 pm
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    It is funny, I like it when there is a serious message with a funny spin, makes me think more
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olganm on March 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm
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This is fantastic! So funny! Although yes, I can imagine…
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  Hugh's Views and News on March 18, 2016 at 2:02 pm
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  Thanks, Olga. Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s become my most viewed post so far.
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega on March 10, 2016 at 7:38 pm
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That video was hilarious! What I loved the most about it is how the gay couple handled the idiotic questions. Loved it!
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  Hugh's Views and News on March 10, 2016 at 9:43 pm
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  Yes, I agree, I loved this video, Vashti. Thank goodness we don’t hear these questions as often as we once did. 😀
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Adrian on March 1, 2016 at 7:27 am
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My partner and I are 19 years apart and I get asked if I am his dad. Then its the blurted, are you guys gay? I usually say No, but my boyfriend is. I don’t take offense at any of the questions, usually they end up putting their foot in their mouth. If the worst thing you have to face is an awkward question, life is pretty easy.

Video was hilarious, but you said”…iwrote the script and, of course, is gay”….tongue in cheek I hope
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  Hugh's Views and News on March 1, 2016 at 8:58 am
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  Thanks for your comments Adrian. I’ve always preferred to be with a partner who is older than me, so I get where you are coming from with being asked that question. I ‘ve seen it happen with older guys who date younger women as well. I certainly don’t take offence if asked questions like the ones in the video but I know that some people still do. I suppose it boils down to what situation you are in. Unfortunately, there are still homophobic people in this world and wouldn’t we all love to see the day when homophobia is eradicated.
  
  I read that the video was scripted and filmed by a gay man based on some of the questions he himself has been asked. Of course, not everything we read is true and I’m now hoping that my source was genuine. 😀
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Helen Bushe on February 26, 2016 at 2:54 pm
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Ps forgot to say I laughed at the video.
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Helen Bushe on February 26, 2016 at 2:51 pm
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The refreshing thing for me nowadays is that people can ask quite freely, as opposed to muttering behind my back!
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 26, 2016 at 4:10 pm
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  Absolutely, Helen, and most of us no longer have to worry about the answer we give.
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    Helen Bushe on February 26, 2016 at 4:10 pm
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    Yes it’s good isn’t it?
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amommasview on February 5, 2016 at 9:00 pm
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Hehehehehe!!! That is awesome!
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 6, 2016 at 8:05 am
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  Glad you enjoyed it, Sandra. It has made quite a few laugh.
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Debby Carroll on February 5, 2016 at 5:16 pm
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This did make me laugh, alas because I’m sure these idiotic questions are all too often actually asked! My friend had booked a venue to have his wedding in New Jersey. Originally, they planned to officially marry in NY where gay marriage was legal and just have a faux ceremony/party where they lived in Jersey because when they first planned it, gay marriage was not legal there. But the law went into effect in New Jersey before the date, so the “wedding coordinator” enthusiastically blurted out (at the meeting to choose the menu), “Oh, great, now you can have a real gay party!” My friend and his fiancé cracked up and wondered what she thought they were having before. She then went on to add she was excited about having drag queens attend the first-ever gay wedding in that venue but had some questions about setting up the rest rooms appropriately. In retelling the story to me, my friend wistfully said, “I was kind of sad for her as this woman was about to be woefully disappointed. She’s expecting my big fat gay wedding and we don’t really hang out with a lot of queens. I may have to hire one.” I suggested the least he could do was to have one of the grooms show up dressed as a bride but, alas, they were planning to wear coordinating tweed jackets instead. I’m afraid that poor coordinator was not about to the have the night she was expecting.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 6, 2016 at 8:01 am
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  Oh dear. I think many get disappointed like that. They seem to think that gay people all live together in a place called ‘Gay City’ and that every once in a while some of us will venture out. It is laughable that some people still think this way but it’s also kinda sad as well.
  That’s a great story Debby, and typically one that this video is aimed at.
  That Wedding Coordinator must have been very disappointed.
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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on February 5, 2016 at 11:30 am
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Reblogged this on itsgoodtobecrazysometimes and commented:
I shared this video with hugh after he did a post called 10 reasons why you may be gay. And he very nicely did a post on it.
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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on February 5, 2016 at 11:28 am
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Thanks for the shout out Hugh, I just watched it again and chuckled
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 5, 2016 at 11:38 am
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  You are so welcome. This has become my most viewed post this year so far and it’s still getting hits. 😃
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    itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on February 5, 2016 at 11:42 am
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    that is fantastic, while I do find it amusing, I think it does get a message out.
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      Hugh's Views and News on February 5, 2016 at 11:57 am
      
      I agree. The video was very well made and put together and I’m so glad he made it amusing. Most of the people who have watched it have loved it.
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      itsgoodtobecrazysometimes on February 5, 2016 at 12:18 pm
      
      I had a read through the comments and saw 🙂
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Deb at The Front Door Project on February 5, 2016 at 12:57 am
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Thanks for the laugh, Hugh!
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 5, 2016 at 8:39 am
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  We’re moving back to South Wales, Deb. It’s about a three hour drive from Brighton and Hove.
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    Deb at The Front Door Project on February 5, 2016 at 1:26 pm
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    I hope to spend some serious time in the UK one day. I am enamored of it! I have only been to London and the Cotswolds (about a week altogether). NOT enough by any stretch!!
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      Hugh's Views and News on February 5, 2016 at 2:28 pm
      
      Hope you make it back to the UK, soon. ✈️
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    Deb at The Front Door Project on February 5, 2016 at 1:26 pm
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    And best wishes for your move! Moving is so much work 😉
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Sherri on February 3, 2016 at 12:32 pm
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Hugh, I am laughing out loud, this is absolutely hilarious, and I love that you laugh about it too, even when so many of these situations are so horrendously cringe worthy! It’s funny, and just to give a slightly different perspective, my brother and I have many times over the years been taken as husband and wife and my middle boy Nicky – he with the long hair and 80s rocker thing going on – has a few gay admirers, one of whom winks at him at work quite often 😉 Thanks for filling my morning with laughter, this is great. I’ve so enjoyed hanging out at your pad, catching up. Now I think I better zoom off and visit some other blogs…see you soon Hugh! xx
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 3, 2016 at 3:51 pm
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  You have to laugh, Sherri. Why get angry and upset about it? The video was made by a gay guy and I love what he has done. However, I’m glad these questions don’t get asked as much now and I know some people can still get upset when asked them, but things are so much better now than ten/twenty years ago. There’s still lots more work to be done and I think video’s like this go a long way in helping.
  Glad you enjoyed it.
  Take care,
  Hugh
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Terri Webster Schrandt on February 2, 2016 at 5:43 am
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Are you sure…? really? The ignorance of some people! Funny video, abounding with stereotypes. And are people just rude, stupid, entitled that they can just ask random questions? I work with a diverse work force with gays and lesbians, one just works with each other and don’t make silly assumptions. I can imagine how annoying this could be. I will have to ask my brother and his black partner sometime. LOL. It is indeed a great video and a good fun.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 2, 2016 at 8:58 am
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  I’m glad you agree with me about the video, Terri. The guy who filmed it also wrote the script and, of course, is gay. I know these questions can cause some a lot of discomfort and that they should never be asked, but it’s good to see somebody, who himself has been asked these questions, put such a great video together and to share it with the world. It’s certainly had loads of hits.
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Sarah Potter Writes on February 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm
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I did once ask a couple of lesbians if they were sisters, not because they lived in the same house but just because they looked like twins. I was so embarrassed when I realised I’d put my foot in it. But never mind, they seemed to forgive me, probably because our dogs got along famously from puppy-hood!
Some people ask all those daft questions because they’re gone OTT in their attempt to show that they’re cool with people being gay. They probably mean well, but it all comes out wrong.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 5:18 pm
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  I agree with you, Sarah. I’ve been tongue-tied often myself and later thought “what the heck was I thinking of when asking that questions?” I’m glad this video was made because I think the script was put together really well and I can so relate to some of the questions being asked (and the reactions they caused).
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Allie P. on February 1, 2016 at 4:46 pm
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I enjoyed the ending in particular. I do think that at least a few of the questions are well-intentioned, particularly the do you know so and so. People just want to establish some form of connection when they meet others for the first time. I have a common last name (at least, now I do, before I married it was much more unusual) and get asked all the time if I know some other Potts as if we all get together on the weekends, but just say no and we move on to the next topic. I do agree that some of those characters in the video go overboard.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm
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  I can understand why some people do get nervous, Ali, and that usually leads to some strange questions that you later think to yourself ‘what the heck was I thinking of?” I’ve done it myself when meeting the big boss of a company I worked for or meeting somebody that is famous. I’m just very pleased that the questions in the video don’t get asked of me and partner much anymore. I thought the video was well made and I loved the fact that it included a Corgi.
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teagan geneviene on February 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm
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Hugh, that video is hysterical! Heaven knows I needed a laugh. Mega hugs!
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm
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  Glad to hear it helped, Teagan. We all need lots more laughter, especially during the Winter months.
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adeleulnais on February 1, 2016 at 9:44 am
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I loved this video and yes I know the questions are asked. In face when my wife and I were getting married a question we were asked was “Who is wearing the dress?” Hello, we are both wearing a dress we are women. Another was the killer question, “So who is on top?” On top of what now? The what in the what now? “Do you lust after Madonna?” Who doesnt? But we would rather lust after the guys on True Blood. Oh lord save me from those who think it`s okay to ask these questions of gay couples when they wouldn`t dare ask them of a straight couple. God bless and keep on smiling.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 11:04 am
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  Glad you enjoyed the video, Adele. It’s such a shame that these questions are still asked of us. Hopefully, one day, they’ll never be asked, but I think we’ve still a long way to go.
  I enjoyed the video and admire the guy who wrote the script and filmed it. As for the smiling – well I’ve no intension of ever giving up on that 😀
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davidprosser on February 1, 2016 at 7:51 am
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Hilarious. I love the idea that the Gay world would be so small you’d know each other. I find it funny that people think because my brother and I are together every weekend that we’re Not brothers and are gay. Of course they’re too sensitive to ask. ha ha
Hugs Hugh
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 11:00 am
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  My partner and I are still asked if we are brothers, David. We sometimes just hold hands and say we are. The reaction can be humorous and I’m pleased to say that those that ask always laugh with us.
  Glad you enjoyed the film. I think it was well made and certainly caused a few laughs from me. I love that they also included the Pembrokeshire corgi in it.
  Hugs to you, David.
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dgkaye on February 1, 2016 at 5:58 am
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Lol! I always love when people are caught off guard meeting a gay person for the first time and they act like they’re supposed to say something to pacify them in nervousness. Typical comment on the video, ‘Um, oh, you know my cousin is gay, or my friend’s friend is gay, bla bla bla, like it’s a revelation. LOLLLLLL. My cousin is gay and just got married recently, we joke around all the time about people’s reactions to finding he’s gay; especially since he’s not the stereotyped gay, he’s a pussycat but if you don’t know him you may be scared of him, he looks like a wrestler and/or a biker. LMAO Great vid! xo 🙂
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:56 am
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  Glad you enjoyed it, Debby. I think the guy who wrote the script and put the clip together did a really good job. I agree that it’s a shame that these questions typically still get asked, but I like the way he put the film together because those reactions do actually still occur.
  xx
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    dgkaye on February 1, 2016 at 3:49 pm
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    Absolutely Hugh. But it’s nice if you can laugh about it. 🙂 ❤
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Aimer Boyz on February 1, 2016 at 1:29 am
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Great video. “Can I come to your wedding?” What is that? Weird. My cousin says she and her partner get asked all the time if they are sisters. She’s run out of patience with the questions. She’s like, “Geez, we’re wearing matching rings.”
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:50 am
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  It’s such a shame that these (and other questions) do still get asked, Aimer, but I think the guy who wrote and made the video did a really good job.
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    Aimer Boyz on February 1, 2016 at 4:30 pm
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    Yes, when you can get your point across and still make people laugh…diplomacy and talent at its best 🙂
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John W. Howell on January 31, 2016 at 8:53 pm
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The reactions to the questions were hysterical. Thanks, Hugh. (We just met you was the best)
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:45 am
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  You’re welcome John, glad you enjoyed watching the film. It certainly had me laughing, but only because the questions were so silly. I think it was well put together.
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    John W. Howell on February 1, 2016 at 1:57 pm
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    Me too. 🙂
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Erika Kind on January 31, 2016 at 8:50 pm
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OMG…. does this really happen? It was truly funny to watch because it is so extremely chliché-ridden. But I think when that happens to you in real life it is not funny at all.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:44 am
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  It does, but not as often as it used to, Erika. These questions should never be asked of anyone, but I’m glad the guy who wrote the script and put the clip together went ahead and published the film. I did laugh at it, but only because the questions are so ridiculous. Oh, I loved the Corgi as well.
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    Erika Kind on February 1, 2016 at 12:29 pm
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    Ha…. they truly are so ridiculous. I think at one point you simply need to see the irony… It is great you posted it and this way made aware of what you guys have to face … when even not in such ways. But on the other hand there are so many clichés even about hetero relationships too… lI guess such a video would make sense regarding all this old thinking.
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      Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 12:45 pm
      
      I agree, but it’s also good that we can look at it and laugh at ourselves. Look at the actors at the end of the clip. Even they were in stitches of laughter about it. I’m sure there are many videos about the same subject, but this is where I am getting off this boat and moving on to something. I’m very pleased with the reaction I got on both these posts, but other things now await. 😀
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      Erika Kind on February 1, 2016 at 12:48 pm
      
      I think we all see it pretty much the same way. Yes, the actors are amazing. In the end they made fun about the others… which is so cool! 😃
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Sacha Black on January 31, 2016 at 6:54 pm
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Too funny my fave question was will you let your kids play sports!

Sadly we were given single bed on our honeymoon when we had asked for a honeymoon suite. Sigh. There’s still much room for progress but every year it seems to get better and better
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:37 am
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  I think my favourite was “do you know Gay Terry?
  I agree Sacha, we’ve come a long way to get where we are today, but there is still plenty of work to do.
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    Sacha Black on February 1, 2016 at 10:57 am
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    Pahaha yeah that’s a good one I’ve been asked that before!
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jan on January 31, 2016 at 6:53 pm
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Oh, too funny! I’ve many of these stories from co-workers and friends (I live in SF area) but I’d never heard “gaybies.”
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:36 am
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  No, I’ve not heard that one either, Jan. That’s a new one on me.
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George on January 31, 2016 at 5:44 pm
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I don’t know what/who I at laughed at more, the questions or the reactions and answers, but I loved the way it ended. Funny video.
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:35 am
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  Thanks George. I agree it is a funny video and I admire the guy that wrote the script and filmed it.
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itsmyhusbandandme on January 31, 2016 at 5:40 pm
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I am regularly asked if I am a hairdresser. I have no idea why.
JP
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:34 am
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  There you go, that’s another typical question asked of Gay people, Jean-Paul. These questions should never be asked of anyone, but we can’t ignore either that they still are.
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Meredith on January 31, 2016 at 5:29 pm
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Hugh, I enjoyed your post and found humor in it. The video is offensive. What happen to manners?
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:32 am
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  Thanks Meredith, and apologies if you found the video offensive. I agree that manners is something we don’t see enough of. Certainly, when I was growing up, we had a lot more respect for people. The questions in the video should never be asked of anyone, but there’s no getting away that they are still asked.
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    Meredith on February 1, 2016 at 2:06 pm
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    No not offensive, it was done with purpose.
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    Meredith on February 1, 2016 at 2:21 pm
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    I reacted, should have thought more about the purpose.
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Andrew Petcher on January 31, 2016 at 5:14 pm
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Quite honestly Hugh I am hetrosexual and don’t need to keep banging on about it. I am straight, you are gay, do you really need to keep reminding us. I like your blog for its content that is why I follow, just concentrate on content not sexuality. No offence intended of course. I consider myself a liberal!
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  Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 10:29 am
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  Point taken Andrew, and I promise you (and my other readers) that this is the last you’ll hear on the subject. To be honest, if it hadn’t been for the Corgi then I’d probably wouldn’t have posted the video, but I do think it was well made and acted. It’s attracted a lot of attention for the guy that made and published it and I hope he does well. If anything, he can certainly write a great script.
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    Andrew Petcher on February 1, 2016 at 10:56 am
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    Sorry Hugh, I was being grumpy!
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      Hugh's Views and News on February 1, 2016 at 11:07 am
      
      No need to apologise, Andrew. We all have our grumpy moments.
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Annette Rochelle Aben on January 31, 2016 at 4:02 pm
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Smiling, laughing and sighing all at the same time. 🙂
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  Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 4:06 pm
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  I know. It’s not all fun and games all the time, but I love the way this video was put together. The Corgi got me laughing just as much as some of the questions did.
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    Annette Rochelle Aben on January 31, 2016 at 4:21 pm
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    Totally! I found such acceptance and understanding in accepting and understanding people for exactly who they are, p-e-o-p-l-e. And keeping a sense of humor in my heart helps too. ❤
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Kat on January 31, 2016 at 3:51 pm
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This video was too funny. And I have to add that the dog was pretty funny too. When it was laying on it’s back on the guy’s lap- that is totally Ari! I also love the preface- “Are you sure-?” It wouldn’t enter my mind to ever ask someone these questions and yet I know that people do feel like it’s okay to cross those lines. Thanks for sharing this video!
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  Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 4:00 pm
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  Yes, that Corgi was so Toby. He lays on his back like that as well. When I saw the video for the first time I couldn’t believe they had a Corgi in it. It’s not often you see them (unless you’re at Buckingham Palace).
  John and I have been asked some of these questions a few times, but not so much over the last few years. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video because it certainly had me laughing lots.
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Judy Martin on January 31, 2016 at 3:21 pm
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HaHA! That was hilarious Hugh! Weiners anyone??? Bahahahaha! Oh, I am disappointed that some of these aren’t true! 🙂
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  Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 3:29 pm
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  Can you imagine? John and I have been asked “are you sure you’re not brothers?” a few times. Also, when on holiday in New York a few years ago, when asked where we were from we got asked “London? Do you guys know Duncan and Ted? They’re gay and live in London as well.” We couldn’t keep a straight face 😀 (No pun intended).
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    Judy Martin on January 31, 2016 at 4:03 pm
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    Ha HA! Some people still have a bit of a hard time with it don’t they, and are not sure how to react. I love the fact that they think all gay people must know each other as well! 🙂
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      Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm
      
      They do, and I’ll never forget that, nor the work that many have done for giving gay people the freedom they now have. However, I can see why this video was made and I think the humour in it was spot on. The actors did a really great job (as did the gay gay who wrote and filmed it).
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      Judy Martin on January 31, 2016 at 4:18 pm
      
      I like the fact that at the very end, they all burst out laughing at the absurdity of it all. 🙂
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      Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 4:26 pm
      
      Absolutely. 😀
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vanbytheriver on January 31, 2016 at 3:18 pm
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The video is well presented…but I’m guessing, not so funny if you’re up against this all the time. I worked in hotels for a while, had to condition myself to not challenge the bedding type requested when 2 men/women were checking in. It was a lesson learned early. ☺
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  Hugh's Views and News on January 31, 2016 at 3:24 pm
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  I don’t know, Van. My partner and I still get asked if we are brothers sometimes. I agree it can be frustrating but we have to look at the light side of it as well. It certainly doesn’t happen as much as it would have done 5 years ago. Silly questions over hate, anytime. We’ve also been asked “do you really want a double bed?” when checking into a hotel, but fortunately not as often as it once happened.
  I agree that the video was very well presented.
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