Wanda Sykes Loves The Ladies

I've always figured her for a gayelle. She's one of the funniest women alive.

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"90% of homosexuals have some sort of other mental illness (depression, bipolar, etc) and have usually been addicted to drugs, alcohol and more in the past."

Yes, and I'm sure (if even true) this has NOTHING whatsoever to do with the fact that such a large portion of society wants to deny them their basic rights! I would hazard a guess that close to 75% of the overall adult population has struggled or will struggle with depression at some point in their lives. Add in some societal bigotry, denial of civil rights, hate crimes, and millions of people telling you you're going to hell and see what happens! Good god, that's the stupidest argument I've ever heard. Cause-and-effect much?

Submitted by dannygrl on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 3:38pm.
"It is a form of mental illness and scientists have proven this. 90% of homosexuals have some sort of other mental illness (depression, bipolar, etc) and have usually been addicted to drugs, alcohol and more in the past."

Scientists don't "prove" anything. Their findings either support or don't support a theory, but they don't prove anything, fundie. However, I'm no scientists so I feel safe in saying that your ignorant ramblings do indeed prove the theory that fundie beliefs and science are completely antithetical. Superstition and science cannot coexist. Please don't ever try to use science to support your argument again. You're just not intelligent enough for that.

Submitted by ImpertinentVixen on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 1:58pm.
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That's exactly why I renounced Christianity and religion altogether.

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Dannygrl,

I don't know where you get your information. You are obviously not basing these judgements on peer reviews published in actual scientific journals.

It is clear now from numerous studies that there is a strong biological component to homosexuality, and that there is a good deal of homosexual behavior in other species. I don't know what you mean, then, when you imply that homosexuality is not "natural",and therefore must be an illness other than to state the obvious fact that such behavior won't produce children. But there are many "natural" behaviors, such as defending a kin group, which may not directly produce offspring, but will at the same time lead to greater group prosperity in the long run. Homosexuality is quite probably related evolutionarily to this kind of trade off.

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Submitted by dannygrl on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 3:38pm.

People need to know you can HEAL FROM being HOMOSEXUAL ADDICTION
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Be that as it may, it is quite unfortunate that there is no cure for being a mow-ron like you.

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Oh Wont You Come On Over, Stop Making A Fool Out Of Me, Oh Why Don't You Come On Over, Valerie.

The fact that she was married to a man (just like the redhead from SATC) just goes to prove this is a LIFESTYLE CHOICE.

Homosexuality is an addicted lifestyle, nothing different than drug use, alcoholism and other addictions.

It is a form of mental illness and scientists have proven this. 90% of homosexuals have some sort of other mental illness (depression, bipolar, etc) and have usually been addicted to drugs, alcohol and more in the past.

People need to know you can HEAL FROM being HOMOSEXUAL ADDICTION just like you can from any other disease. There is a cure but the left liberal league doesn't want you to know this!

Go Wanda! I love you, girl!

I kinda figured she was on the down low, but never really gave a fuck. She's just so damned funny. I hear her voice and crack up.

Now the Queen (Latifah) should come out, and I like Pearl Necklace's suggestion for Mah Boo: "yes, I'm a 'mo, and now moving on ... !"

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Submitted by Gabriela on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 2:59pm.

Brava!

I'd like to see a person try to get away with living according to the bible as the inerrant word of an omniscient, omnipotent creator. They'd be locked up for child abuse, animal abuse, murder, vandalism, rape, genocide, kidnapping, and battery faster than they could say God. What they actually do is called cherry picking. The bible has a verse for every prejudice. It's a perverse candy store of hatred.

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It's ironic that in its quest for immortality, religion itself may lead to our extinction.

I have always thought she was gay! Glad she can come out & be proud of it.

I had one of those "now that you mention it...." moments.

Seriously, the last few times I've seen her on TV I've thought she was looking kind of dykey.

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ImStillToni: I've always wanted to ask the black folks with religious families a question: Since Christianity was basically forced upon you by the white folks during slavery and/or misguided missionary trips to Africa and isn't something that's cultural to you at all except very recently, how is it that so many black people are so extremely devoted to Christianity and are among the most devout? I would have thought it would be an uncomfortable reminder of bondage and been dropped long ago. Thoughts?

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Submitted by ImStillToni on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 1:27pm.

I have several friends who are black and gay and the mental torment I've seen them go through is just too much. I have actually cried with them trying to talk to them and give them some kind of comfort and I just can't. There's nothing I've ever been able to say that has given them even a moment of peace. And it's horrible. I always wondered if maybe it was a byproduct of the predestination doctrine. I know a lot of hardcore religious types believe that and that is the only thing I've ever been able to come up with that makes any sense of the whole thing. I can see how, if they were raised with those beliefs, then they can believe they were born gay and still hellbound. That just tends to make them angry with God.

My dad's family is Irish Catholic, but he was pretty lapsed by the time I was born. My mom's originally from South America, but she wasn't religious at all until she was older and then she joined a Southern Baptist church. My siblings from her first marriage weren't raised with any religion, but lucky me . . . she found God just in time for my arrival. I was shuffled back and forth between both religions, but never really had a deep, deep understanding of either which is fine since I'm clearly a demon according to them, but the Baptists are a lot scarier than the Catholics to me and most of the people I've met who are so fucked because of religion, no matter what gender or race, are some form of religion that's similar to the Baptists. Go figure.

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Submitted by parissucksliterally on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 1:38pm.
NITTY!

For shame! What would Viggo or Vampire Bill say?
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LOL, PSL! The only reason I'd be in that position of course, was to garner them an interview with Andy. I'd take one for the team..But yano, that's me, I'm a giver.

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For shame! What would Viggo or Vampire Bill say?

As much as I love Anderson. I would never cheat on Chris Cornell with him.....heehee

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NitWitty on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 1:27pm

*smooch*

"Going gray is like ejaculating. You know it can happen prematurely, but when it actually does, it's a total shock." MAH BOO!!!

love you Wanda, where eva you sleepin'!

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Diego and Aquarius:
I was raised in a Baptist home and forced to go to church as a kid. I have Christian relatives that are thisclose to PETA in regards of their religious zeal. And yes, I am Black.
It's kind of 2 fold...I know that often it is the older generations that believe the Bible verbatim and therefore believe that God is against homoesexuality, so it must be an "abomination" as well as a "sin." It is usually the older generations, like grandparents and such, that hold on to these beliefs while younger generations tend to use the Bible as a guide and not as law. Families have been torn apart because the older generation cannot "tolerate" homosexuality and use the Bible as justification.
So some people, who already feel as if we are treated as second class citizens, would NEVER come out due to backlash by family, community, or church. I personally think it is moronic, but it is what it is. I have an aunt and uncle that act as if they are God and downtalk anyone that doesn't live life their way, which they believe is by following the Bible to the T. If one of my cousins came out, no doubt they would disown them. Ironically, they do not drink alcohol and treat us like shyt, preferring to be with their "church family" instead of us. My mother joined their church and now has cancer, do you think ANYONE from the church has even called her now that my aunt and uncle moved to Atlanta? It's almost like they are brainwashed and do not think for themselves...and believe me it's not just one religion.

Submitted by LOVE ANDERSON on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 12:59pm.
loric on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:46am.

As for Anderson Cooper, I see him as asexual. I can't imagine him having sex-period. I think the man is the hotness, but I can't see him getting worked up for a man OR a woman.

- Ok, I can see him have the secksy times but in a really dorky, awkward way. I picture him more as a cuddler. Old school, courting stuff.
He doesn't need to come out.
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I just see him coming up from between my thighs with a huge grin and a shiny chin. But I don't think I'd mind the cuddling either.

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Diego: I agree with your entire post. Too long to copy, but suffice it to say that I agree with every word.

anderson is asexual and tom cruise is very asexual. tom cruise has been very asexual since the 80s. not gay sex sweat involved.

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if your motivation in life is to be an old gay guy who won't admit he fucks men, acting is the career for you.

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Submitted by aquarius on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 1:02pm.

I've tried my best to change the minds of some of the men and women I've met. I know what that feels like because I was there once, but they are set on the Bible being the final word and the interpreatations they've grown up with being the absolute truth. Doesn't stop me from trying to talk to them about it though.

Yeah, you're exactly right. They could have hardcore scientific proof and there will still be people who consider it a sin. They'll compare it to alcoholism or mental illness and there will be a push for a 'cure' and I just don't want to deal with that.

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Submitted by Diego on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 12:53pm.

Thanks for the insight, I can see what you're talking about. I am going to be on the lookout for a black gay Christian now! That must be awful... I was never really religious, but I can't imagine having to choose between your religion (and possibly family) and personal identity. That makes me wonder if things will change with the advent of genetic science, though -- judging from my fundie Duggar-like cousin, there could be scientific proof that being gay was 100% genetic 100% of the time and she wouldn't believe it... or she'd say something like, "But it's still wrong! It's in the Bible!"

loric on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:46am.

As for Anderson Cooper, I see him as asexual. I can't imagine him having sex-period. I think the man is the hotness, but I can't see him getting worked up for a man OR a woman.

- Ok, I can see him have the secksy times but in a really dorky, awkward way. I picture him more as a cuddler. Old school, courting stuff.
He doesn't need to come out. It would be nice if ALL the high profile celebs and others fessed up and out. *stares at Tommygirl, Gayvolta, Nicole Kidman and Will Smith*
Celebworld would be turned upside down and on it's ear.
None of them though, and this is hard to admit, none of them owe it to anyone nor does anyone have the right to out someone publicly. You know, unless let's say, Tommygirl staged a suicide with the $cieno freaks because a "source" was going to out him.
I ♥ Mah Boo, gay, asexual, or other. Who knows he might be a big old sex freak and bat for both teams. Yes, I can dream. shut up.

"Going gray is like ejaculating. You know it can happen prematurely, but when it actually does, it's a total shock." MAH BOO!!!

Whoof! I'm glad her gayelleness has only just been revealed -- I never heard of it before,and was afraid I was outta the loop.

Well, she isn't a stereotype, I know that much.

yes i feel sorry for every dl brother who is deceiving his way through life and unnecessarily deceiving his loved ones along the way.

come out. just make it clear. stop lying!

Submitted by aquarius on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 12:36pm.

As a whole, black people who are religious tend to be way more dedicated to it than white folks. I think that has a lot to do with it. That they tend to view the Bible and its translations as the absolute word of God and maybe the black community is more fundamentalist than others. I don't know why, but it's just something I've noticed in my own life and it could be way off. The black people I know who are religious are hardcore. They don't mess around. I read an article once that mentioned the lack of education and awareness of studying the Bible as a piece of literature, but I just find that to be offensive and racist. I really would like to know what the real issue is though. I do know that I've never met a black gay Christian. The black people I know in our community . . . when I've talked to them, it really does seem like they've made a choice between their sexuality and their faith. It doesn't even seem to be an option to them that they can have both. Of course, that's also true of the latino community to a degree. Of course, like I said, this is just what I've come across. I am not making any blanket statements. I'm from the south and we have a lot more fundies here than other places so that could have a lot to do with what I've seen.

ETA: I think we should ease up on the science. The more they push that, the more people are going to see it as some kind of illness and we're going to have people like Dobson pushing for medical cures. It's one thing to fuck with someone's mental state by using bogus therapy, but it's a whole other animal to bring actual drugs and medical procedures into it. That terrifies me.

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hahaha Dominique! I forgot they were Greek.

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It's ironic that in its quest for immortality, religion itself may lead to our extinction.

Good for her! I kinda figured it, but it's great that she came out in defense of gays after Prop 8.

I have a question. I've read a few articles about the upswing in black voters this November and their support for Prop 8. I don't think that's why it passed (that Mormon money definitely had something to do with it), but I do believe the statistics saying that 70 percent of black voters voted for it. I also read in one of those articles that many more black than white people believe that homosexuality is chosen, rather than inborn (by a 2-to-1 margin, I believe). My question is why? None of the articles really addressed the reason of WHY there was this disparity in belief, just that it existed. (The article also mentioned that as more and more scientific evidence showing the "gay" gene, that it is innate, etc. comes out, beliefs will change.) But I'm genuinely curious. Is it a religious thing? Cultural? Little bit of everything?

It just makes me kind of sad that there are so many obviously gay black entertainers and famous personalities who are scared to death to come out of the closet. I hope that the scientific research will change a lot of minds -- not the fundie religious people, but the socially moderate or liberal people who still think it's a choice.

I kinda knew it but didn't really care. I just hope her coming out wouldn't make her less funny.

Wanda is a lesbian.

Not news.

Next?

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Submitted by Dominique Devereaux on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 12:05pm.
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? ...a'ight, honey, love your avatar so I'll take that as a compliment to my long-winded rants ;D

The LA Times had an article recently about Prop 8 stating that the support it received by the black community was due in part to the dearth of black gay celebrities. The article was titled "We need a black Elton John"
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Jada Pinkett, Will Smith, Quincy Jones and the Boule don't count? They are the Greeks!!! How dare you!

The LA Times had an article recently about Prop 8 stating that the support it received from the black community was due in part to the dearth of black gay celebrities. The article was titled "We need a black Elton John."

Congratulations to Wanda. Let's hope others will follow suit.

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Submitted by letinstar on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:59am.
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oh so is was me you were reading.....

have a great day too, honey.

It's so weird. I knew nothing about Wanda Sykes except she is one funny ho...and all this time I just figured she was a lezzie. It never even occurred to me to think otherwise. So this is big news for me:)

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Submitted by Pearl_Necklace on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:56am.
Submitted by loric on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:46am.

No real surprise, but I love Wanda. She just doesn't give a shit, and I love that about someone.

As for Anderson Cooper, I see him as asexual. I can't imagine him having sex-period. I think the man is the hotness, but I can't see him getting worked up for a man OR a woman.
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ha! reminds me of my gay uncle before he stepped out of the closet (yes, the gay runs deep in my fam), because before he did I never could picture him getting excited about man or woman, even with his high school beard -- and he dragged HER around as his gf for a good year after graduating. It was like he was taking out his sister. Anyway, maybe it's because they are containing/used to repressing their sexuality so long, it means so much to hide it. Unfortunately for my uncle, if his dad (a total alcoholic asshole) would have caught on, he might have beaten him to death/shot him. It's a life or death issue especially for men growing up.

And on a lighter note, I think that's also why Tom Cruise gives off that asexual vibe too, but his is seasoned with a dash of bitter misogynistic resentment.

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is that you, will smith? how is tommy girlfriend btw? and where's quincy? don't you still keep in touch?

Submitted by Dominique Devereaux on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:36am.
"well, damn wanda...i never thought of her having sex, period...but now that she's admitted that she's a gayelle"

why? ahe has admitted that her marriage to her man was a big fucking spectacular fake/failure warranting dissolution of marriage. is this so much of a shock? seriously?

she did a star jones but nobody noticed.

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he doesn't know anything, he didn't do anything, and he doesn't give a shit...

Honestly, I thought this was common knowledge.

Wanda is a cast member on one of my favorite shows, The New Adventures of Old Christine, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Actually, they have a kind of fake gay marriage on the show.

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Submitted by letinstar on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:48am.
Submitted by Dominique Devereaux on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:36am.

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why are you misquoting me with the wrong time stamp to boot. quote who you quoted and don't stick my name on top of it. thanks.

Submitted by loric on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:46am.

No real surprise, but I love Wanda. She just doesn't give a shit, and I love that about someone.

As for Anderson Cooper, I see him as asexual. I can't imagine him having sex-period. I think the man is the hotness, but I can't see him getting worked up for a man OR a woman.
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ha! reminds me of my gay uncle before he stepped out of the closet (yes, the gay runs deep in my fam), because before he did I never could picture him getting excited about man or woman, even with his high school beard -- and he dragged HER around as his gf for a good year after graduating. It was like he was taking out his sister. Anyway, maybe it's because they are containing/used to repressing their sexuality so long, it means so much to hide it. Unfortunately for my uncle, if his dad (a total alcoholic asshole) would have caught on, he might have beaten him to death/shot him. It's a life or death issue especially for men growing up.

And on a lighter note, I think that's also why Tom Cruise gives off that asexual vibe too, but his is seasoned with a dash of bitter misogynistic resentment.

Submitted by loric on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:46am.
No real surprise, but I love Wanda. She just doesn't give a shit, and I love that about someone.

As for Anderson Cooper, I see him as asexual.
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Anderson Cooper is gay. Very very gay. And he is PRO-proposition 8. Actively pro. That's why he's maintaining his downlow and doesn't want to talk to any of you fags!!!!!!

Submitted by Dominique Devereaux on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 11:36am.

not shocked...just missed it...never thought of wanda and sex in the same sentence...carry on..
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he doesn't know anything, he didn't do anything, and he doesn't give a shit...

I'm glad she went public to support No on Prop H8.I have to say that I was surprised by how many people didn't think that she was into the ladies or anything else for that matter. Now she can go back to making the funny, because being gay, straight or other hasn't changed one thing except now we know.