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One thing about Patrick...

posted 11 years ago by mrsunshine7755
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There was just one thing about Patrick that really bugged me. In the book, Charlie is shocked when he find out that Patrick is gay, which gave me the impression that there was very little notion that would suggest that he was. However in the movie I felt Patrick was really flamboyant, and I didn't buy it for a second that Charlie could have thought he was straight. I didn't get a flamboyant vibe at all from Patrick when reading the book, but in the movie I thought it was really obvious right from the beginning that he was. I don't know, that's just my opinion. Maybe I was biased because I had read the book and knew he was gay before hand. To anyone, especially those who didn't read the book before watching, did you find Patrick's sexuality to be kind of obvious from the beginning? Other than that, I really enjoyed the movie.

[–] agostino-dallas 7 years ago

I am from Brazil, one of the most homophobic countries you will find in thee world. As weird as it sounds, the world's most famous gay parade happens there too. Having said that, in my time during high school, the guys were all about: "you're gay for saying this. Or gay for saying that. Or just "you're gay for whatever". In other words, usually straight guys mock with each other about being gay all the time and that is of course rude and not very cool from a human relation perspective. However, "calling someone gay or *beep* is related to attitude not really sexual orientation. And I know that sounds worse but hey that's how you make it out there in the streets "where your mom can't help you" as we say. In the US, people are usually more careful about minority rights and they tend to respect gay rights but that's not like common place either, just get a little down south and you'll see. Anyway, times are changed.

[–] Alfaro (66) 5 years ago

Excuse me, i just feel great found this section. Because everyone here talking Gay-talk and not worried about gayers being offended. 😁 lol

Why would we right?