Members MarkH Posted February 17, 2008 Members Share Posted February 17, 2008 Okay, sadly, it is time to let Nuke go. Hidden or underplayed sexuality and passion...isn't that the definition of being in the closet? The once-brave, remarkable ATWT, featuring two young gay men, is now perpetuating the closet. Our young, healthy men don't kiss...and they barely touch. This perpetuates the worst stereotypes of some viewers ("if they'd just deny their unnatural urges, I could tolerate them"). I celebrate ATWT for starting this story, but I now conclude it is time for Nuke to leave Oakdale. More harm is being done with this sweep-it-under-the-rug portrayal than not having it all...because the story we are seeing is not honest. Let us say farewell to Nuke now, while we still care. ATWT gets prompts for going further than ever...and we'll hope that the NEXT story on the NEXT soap will be even more honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted February 17, 2008 Members Share Posted February 17, 2008 Ask many longtime ATWT fans, and I bet they'll tell you there was a time when even heterosexual couples didn't display much affection. ATWT has always been more "clinical" and "psychological" than that, IMO. Noah and Luke don't need to leave. Christopher Goutman and Jean Passanante (and P&G/Televest) need to do a better job convincing conservative middle Americans they are a couple like any other. They need to make us care more about their happiness, and invest in them and root for them like we'd do for anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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