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What's up with Terance the Seahorse?


Ok, I love this movie, but every time I see Terance I laugh myself silly.

You have to admit that putting a gay character in a children's movie ... in the 70's (!) is way ahead of its time. ... Terance is way over the top too. Singing about diamonds and tiaras. Heehee I LOVE this movie!!

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He does seem rather high-class and camp, doesn't he.

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dont give me that " he's just camp - honest" nonsense. Terrence is as gay as the day is long!

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He may be gay but that is just a great way to entertain the adult as well as the child. After all children will just find him funny because he is silly and not because of his sexual preference and stereotypcial behaviour!

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Oh I know, I watched the film last about a year ago and it was the first time I'd seen it since I was about 6. hehe I couldnt stop smiling.
I never realised that the seahorse was so gay.
I love it. :)

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You first realize that Terrance is gay when he comes out the door and says "hello" in a really gay way. He also calls the lobster dear. And when he's singing "I coca lorem" He says the line, "This musical play, it's turned me gay" So I'm guessing he hasn't been gay all his life.

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I'm glad it's not just me who thinks Terence is gay!

Oscar, my cat

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