saying goodbye.
It's hard for me to imagine that a show that has meant so much to me is over. Queer As Folk changed my life. Might sound pretty drastic to some people. Keep in mind though that Queer As Folk isn't like the OC, a show that only throws in a lesbian couple for ratings. It's not Queer Eye. It's not Will And Grace. It's the first show to ever dare to deal with gay life, really. As whole people, emotionally, sexually. There will never be another show like this show; only feeble attempts.
How can I possibly say what Queer As Folk has done for me? Because of Queer As Folk, I felt comfortable as myself, myself as a bisexual young woman. I felt not alone. Queer As Folk, mainly the character of Justin, is a big part of why I came out. And because of Brian's words of no regrets and no apologies, and because of Emmett allowing his flame to burn so brightly, I remain completely open about it today. Queer As Folk even started my friendship with Elisa. She brought her QAF book to open mic night because she saw that on my LJ I had it listed as an interest.
There is no counting the times this show has made me laugh, cry, really think about my life and the people around me.
Saying goodbye is really hard for me. I feel like I am losing friends. There is a part of me in all the characters. Brian Kinney's fuck you attitude, Justin Taylor's naivity, Michael Novotny's hesitance, Ben Bruckney's hope for peace and equality, Emmett Honeycutt's flamboyance, Ted Schmitt's poor self image, Melanie Markus's occasional bitchiness, Lindsay Peterson's appreciation of the arts, and Debbie Novotny's loud fucking mouth. These characters have come to mean the world to me.
Even with all these words I can't even explain how I feel. I just really can't.
"You'll always be young, and you'll always be beautiful. You're Brian Kinney for fuck's sake!"
To an amazing show, an amazing cast and characters - thank you. And goodbye.
"I don't want you to go Wendy."
"I have to Peter."
How can I possibly say what Queer As Folk has done for me? Because of Queer As Folk, I felt comfortable as myself, myself as a bisexual young woman. I felt not alone. Queer As Folk, mainly the character of Justin, is a big part of why I came out. And because of Brian's words of no regrets and no apologies, and because of Emmett allowing his flame to burn so brightly, I remain completely open about it today. Queer As Folk even started my friendship with Elisa. She brought her QAF book to open mic night because she saw that on my LJ I had it listed as an interest.
There is no counting the times this show has made me laugh, cry, really think about my life and the people around me.
Saying goodbye is really hard for me. I feel like I am losing friends. There is a part of me in all the characters. Brian Kinney's fuck you attitude, Justin Taylor's naivity, Michael Novotny's hesitance, Ben Bruckney's hope for peace and equality, Emmett Honeycutt's flamboyance, Ted Schmitt's poor self image, Melanie Markus's occasional bitchiness, Lindsay Peterson's appreciation of the arts, and Debbie Novotny's loud fucking mouth. These characters have come to mean the world to me.
Even with all these words I can't even explain how I feel. I just really can't.
"You'll always be young, and you'll always be beautiful. You're Brian Kinney for fuck's sake!"
To an amazing show, an amazing cast and characters - thank you. And goodbye.
"I don't want you to go Wendy."
"I have to Peter."