Tag Archives: gay

Was he or wasn’t he?

First off, it’s worth mentioning that many gay people tiresomely assume that many others are, whether they will admit it or not. Particularly famous, talented and important people. Including the late sci-fi impresario Sir Arthur C. Clarke, who died the other day at age 90. Although none of his mainstream obituaries mention the detail, some gay bloggers take it for granted. Heresy, I suppose, to his most dedicated heterosexual fans. Otherwise, just an interesting notion. The Seablogger at Fresh Bilge has an intriguing mention of it.

MORE: I left a comment over at Mouth of the Brazos to the effect that all Clarke did was foresee the communications satellite. Wrongo

Tinky Winky’s purse

Those Teletubbies. The suspicion marches on. Now the Poles think Tinky Winky & the gang are gay. All because the Tinkster carries a purse.