Chuck & Larry “Not Normal”
Editor in Chief Candace Trunzo of the Star issued a formal apology for an article which showed a photo of Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry co-stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James pretending to kiss which was captioned “NOT normal.” The Star suggests the pair “Pucker up, lover boys!,” but blogger Matthew Rettenmund of Boy Culture would rather “Star pucker up and kiss my normal, gay ass.”
The apology, forwarded through GLAAD, is found below:
“‘Normal/Not Normal’ is supposed to be funny, and I regret that this particular photo caption was offensive and not written in a way to make it clear that we were being humorous. The joke was that Kevin James and Adam Sandler are not gay. If the kiss was between Lance Bass and his boyfriend or any other gay celebrities it would be ‘Normal.’ Let me point out that in the same issue of STAR, we devote the entire Couples News lead to Neil Patrick Harris and his boyfriend moving in together. Now that’s normal. I sincerely apologize that our attempt at humor was perceived by some to be offensive to the gay community. That was certainly not our intent. We are proud that we support the gay community and will continue to do so.”
It’s easy when writing about sensitive issues that have different viewpoints to consider them all and offend no one. My bet is the Star was sticking it safe with mostly-straight audience and didn’t even notice the potential slight towards their gay audience. Mistakes happen; it’s good they apologized.
WoW Night-elf CGI
If you ever wanted your own CGI night elf, say Blizzard WoW style, here’s your chance you gigantic nerd, courtesy of CGI society:
P.S.: It’s ok if you think the night elf is sexy. They are. Now the real trick is going to be trying to find yourself a girlfriend who lets you play WoW. Mine, we raid together.
John Mayer & Jessica Simpson Breakup
Oh no! The magic couple John Mayer and Jessica Simpson, Hollywood’s own darlings of good behavior, romance, fidelity, etc, are breaking up!
People has the story, which says that John Mayer did the breakup because he was “just over” the relationship:
“John did say that he broke up [with Jessica]. He said that it was because he was just over it. He’s fine about it, he’s not upset – but he’s definitely not looking for someone right now.”
Jessica Simpson is likewise taking the high, happy, road:
“I am very happy, but I don’t really want to talk about my personal life tonight because it’s not what it’s about. But I am very happy. I will let you know that.”
People’s sources say this is one of a dozen breakups the couple has been through. Personally, if you compare their music you’d find they are not a match of equals, and Johnny probably can’t stand his air-headed girlfriend’s pop talent, while she undoubtedly is troubled by his brooding, dark introspective music.
John Mayer’s Japanese
We have on good authority that what John Mayer said in Japanese about his relationship with Jessica Simpson was not “She is very beautiful and you’ll be the last to know:”
He actually said:
ジェシッカはとても素敵な女性で、一緒に居られて最高です。
Jessica ha totemo sutekina jousei de, isshou ni irarete saikou desu.
Jessica is a very lovely woman, being able to be with her is the best.
That’s quite different, no? Much more subtle!