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Queer Eyes, Straight Guys

July 31, 2003

Like a variety of other bloggers, I was skeptical of this new reality show. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy was trying to bring together aspects of so many different kinds of programs (While You Were Out, Dating Story, Will & Grace, Makeover Story) and it seemed unlikely something like this would work. After watching the first three episodes I am completely hooked. Instead of taking the worst of the above shows they take the best of them.

There are two aspects that really stood out for me. The first was the concept of fixing up a person and then allowing 1/3 of the show to be his attempts at living his new life. It makes you feel like a proud parent when the straight man remembers to use the before-shave gel. The other part of the show I enjoy is the great casting of the Fab 5 (the five gay men who fix up the straight boys). They are genuinely funny and, so far, are very good at what they do.

This shall become my new reality show. I am very selective these days (especially for reality shows but for television programming in general) and this show has managed to enter the Tivo Season Pass list.

Comments (5 comments so far)

Comment #1:

best. show. ever.

could not agree more. i'm hooked!

Posted by tjk on July 31, 2003 at 10:39PM

Comment #2:

dude, i love this show! it does take the best of its influences. and i love the Fab 5 - they're so funny!

Posted by stevie on August 04, 2003 at 10:53AM

Comment #3:

As Straight guy, This gives me insight of problems that I am having in my life and how to better package myself. Sometimes we all get in a rut and they are breathe of fresh air

Posted by james on September 09, 2003 at 11:43PM

Comment #4:

MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND ME LOVE THE SHOW!! IM EVEN STARTING TO BUY SOME NEW JAZZY CLOTHS FOR MYSELF.IM 34 YRS OLD AND I JUST LEARNED HOW TO SHAVE BY WATCHING THE SHOW LAST NIGHT.AND MY WIFE AND ME MET CARSON IN FIRE ISLAND LAST WEEKEND AND HE IS JUST AS GREAT IN PERSON AS HE IS ON T.V. THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW!!!!

Posted by DEAN NICKELL on September 12, 2003 at 3:00PM

Comment #5:

I live in Australia and cann't wait to have the 5 Fabs here.
It's the best show EVER.

Posted by SARITA on November 16, 2003 at 9:24PM

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