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Dolly Poll: Gok Wan - humilating or empowering?

Would you like Gok's hands honking your baps? There's quite a spectrum of responses to Mr Wan, and I can't possibly cover them all on the poll options, so you'll have to forgive me for putting words into your mouth (or leave a comment explaining in more detail if you like). But his new show has kicked off and Dollymix would really like to know your thoughts on the guy, especially in the light of this Amanda Platell article about his new show which she says "makes you wonder how it is that a gay man can strip women's clothes off and fondle their breasts before the 9pm watershed and it's somehow OK. If it were a straight man, it would be pornographic." So come, vote, comment, speak out. This is your moment.

Posted by on October 23, 2008

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All I gathered from that article is that Amanda Platell thinks breast are offensive nudity, tattoos and piercings are ugly and that anyone over a size 8 should be kept indoors lest anyone dare chance a glance upon their hideous fatty fleshy form...

The whole ethos I infer from Gok Wan is that sure, well fitting clothes and makeup help but to truly be beautiful as opposed to presenting a mask is to be comfortable with what you are and what you have. Which surely is a good message to send out?!

As for the bosom grabbing, I've never had a gay friend that's not had a squeeze at some point! It all has to be taken in context.

Posted by: SelinaC | October 23, 2008 3:11 PM

Humiliating. I've always found his attitude somewhat patronising, and have a strong suspicion that all that "gay" stuff is a porky pie...

Posted by: Abi | October 23, 2008 4:57 PM