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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Here I Am In Eugene, O

Posted by on Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Not going to be able to blog much today—swamped at the moment (haven't been on much this week)—but I wanted to toss this up so you'll know I haven't forgotten about you, Slog. See you at HUMP!

 

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rodolfo 1
Well played, sir!
Posted by rodolfo on November 2, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Jenny from the Block 2
I wondered if anyone was going to comment on you being glitterbombed.
Posted by Jenny from the Block on November 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
John Horstman 3
I love Candide!
Posted by John Horstman on November 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM
gloomy gus 4
Nor we you, dear. Thank you for that gem of a performance. I've not heard a true high note like that in forever.
Posted by gloomy gus on November 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM
aardvark 5
welcome to eugene. come hang out at jameson's on olive and willamette tonight!
Posted by aardvark on November 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM
gloomy gus 6
@1, 2 I had to google around to see what you meant - yesterday, huh? Well played indeed.
Posted by gloomy gus on November 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Sargon Bighorn 7
Now I understand, Dan you must not have been clapping for that Trans-person singing like that. No wonder they hate you.
Posted by Sargon Bighorn on November 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM
BEG 8
OK, I had to go look this up as well. Heh, yes, very well played.

I have to admit I am doing a complete double take here. OK, so part of their statement was: "He's a racist and misogynist and a rape-apologist, too!"

Okaaaaay. Except that in the earlier part of their statement, they *also* said "The Dan Savage Welcoming Committee let him know that he can't be a douche with impunity."

OH HAI WELCOMING COMMITTEE. YOU GUYS APPEAR TO BE PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF MYSOGYNISTIC SLINGING AROUND YOURSELVES.

I swear.
Posted by BEG http://twitter.com/#!/browneyedgirl65 on November 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Will in Seattle 9
Meanwhile, Oakland is having fun. Beer sprayed on banks, Whole Foods shut down, you name it.

At least you're half way there.
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on November 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Jenny from the Block 10
@8 - I know, I read the headline in Google News and said, "What the fuck? Why?"
Posted by Jenny from the Block on November 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM
11
I had to look it up too.

Here's my thing, it's true that comments have been made in the past that weren't entirely accepting of trans people. But I explain it the same way that I explain South Park to people. South Park got a lot of heat when they did that episode on Islam. But the thing is, South Park had already done episodes on Christianity, Scientology, Judaism, Mormonism, you name it. They make fun of everyone equally. I think the same is true for Dan. He doesn't coddle the trans community in the same way that some other people do, but it's hardly like he's singling them out and making fun of them and them alone. He's a humorous advice columnist. He bashes on everyone at times, not based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, but based on the issues they're dealing with. To call treating trans people the same way as he treats all the rest of his audience "transphobic" is expecting special treatment. Man up (or woman up!) and accept being treated the same way everyone else is.
Posted by ohemgeeskittles on November 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM
MacCrocodile 12
WHY IS THIS NOT "GLITTER AND BE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND/OR TRANS"??? BIGOTRY! DOUCHERY!
Posted by MacCrocodile on November 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Will in Seattle 13
South Park will wait until you think they're ok, after you twist your heads around trying to make it ok, and then change it again on you.

Seriously, why do you bother?
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on November 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM
rodolfo 14
I love how two of his crimes are being white and cis-gendered. How dare he be born that way!
Posted by rodolfo on November 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM
kim in portland 15
Enjoy. And if you see a gentleman who is on the very tall side with an excellently shaped, well a basketball, biking, and indoor soccer, bunda then he's my better half.

Take care.
Posted by kim in portland http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/11/fast-paced_video_provides_a_fu.html on November 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM
BEG 16
@11 Very true. I've seen him slap gay men upside the head, bi folks, trans folks, everyone. And each group takes umbrage in their turn and so on.

No, Dan isn't perfect by any means (who among us are), but this protest seems particularly pointless. I've been annoyed by various comments on bisexuality that Dan's made, plus a few on women. I got over 'em.
Posted by BEG http://twitter.com/#!/browneyedgirl65 on November 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM
17
@16 Perfectly summarized. I concur. I hope that Dan shrugged off the glitter in a stylish fashion.
Posted by TampaDink on November 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM
18
Yo Danny-
how about an update on the KickAss ACLU lawsuit against those BIGOTS at Alice HS.
How is the Kissing Cheerleader doing, anyway?
Posted by 1010101 on November 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM
19
I love the theme to Dick Cavett!
Posted by houseoftrash on November 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM
20
@16 "No, Dan isn't perfect by any means (who among us are)"

You hurt my feelings, perfectionist basher!
Posted by Ray_Harwick on November 2, 2011 at 3:19 PM
aardvark 21
oh

ill still be at jamesons if you aren't afraid to go out
Posted by aardvark on November 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM
22
I think I may have watched that clip seven times now since you posted it. Thank you so much for that. Also: keep on keepin' on!
Posted by Aedan Robinson on November 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM
23
interesting how Danny's and the Faggoratia's attitude to glittering changes when he is getting dumped on
Posted by hg3876 on November 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM
despicable me 24
All that glitters is gold, Dano, and you are almost glowing in the dark!

Can you post the video of the glittering? Please?!?!
Posted by despicable me on November 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM
igub 25
I was once on a flight with Mr. Savage. The person sitting next to me commented on his prescence & speculated as to whether he should ask for an autograph. My response, "Are you insane? He may take your pic, put it on Slog, & write who knows what. Could be something funny or it could be something mean. Let sleeping dogs lie."

I like Mr. Savage's work, but I'd never want to put myself on his radar or his bad side. But to equate him with people on the level of Anita Bryant seems delusional.
Posted by igub on November 2, 2011 at 6:21 PM
BEG 26
@25 Or, you know, you could send him a note telling him how much you enjoy his stuff, and get a Cute Lesbian Couple* In That Restaurant response on Slog...

*change to fit your circumstances, of course
Posted by BEG http://twitter.com/#!/browneyedgirl65 on November 2, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Catalina Vel-DuRay 27
I first met Our Dan way back when, in the "Hey Faggot" days: he was doing a signing of his comic book at Bailey/Coy, and dressed as Mrs Santa Claus. I was there with my dear friend Marianne, and we had a jolly time sitting on his lap.

Later that night, sans Marianne, I was at the Brass Connection, and Dan came up to me. At the time, I was barely out of the closet, and truely overwhelmed that such a role model - and I mean that honestly, for I was one of the first readers of "Savage Love", and simply adored him - would want to talk to me that I responded in monosyllables, and made a very bad impression of myself.

Later, when I got involved in an AIDS charity, I worked with Dan, and was even more impressed with him: he was a righteous force for good in those dark, pre-cocktail days, and he successfully challenged a lot of the sacred cows in what was, at the time, a very smugly self-satisfied "gay community" .

I'm a Beacon Hill housewife now, and removed from all that, but I still respect Dan for all the good he has done, and continues to do. If some neurotic chooses to glitter him for some imagined injustice, you might as well glitter me to: God knows I could use some pizzazz, wardrobe-wise.
Posted by Catalina Vel-DuRay http://www.danlangdon.com on November 2, 2011 at 7:05 PM
emma's bee 28
Never you, dear Catalina @27. Your wit sparkles far more than any faerie-dust ever could.
Posted by emma's bee on November 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM
michael strangeways 29
I"m confused...does Dan identify with Kristin, or Patti?
Posted by michael strangeways http://www.seattlegayscene.com/ on November 2, 2011 at 8:12 PM
scary tyler moore 30
Eugene Oregon is one of my favorite operas.
Posted by scary tyler moore http://pushymcshove.blogspot.com/ on November 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

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