First, apologies for this not being a health care diary (I keed, I keed!)
Secondly, set phasers for STUNNING!
The long-running game show, now on the GSN cable network, said Wednesday it will feature its first gay couple this season on a celebrity edition. George Takei, who played Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek," will appear with his partner, Brad Altman
Link to Yahoo! News story
OK, yes, it is part publicity stunt. And yes, it is the Newlywed Game which I am sure not too many still knew was on the air (I didn't). And yes it is a minor advancement in the cause of Same Sex marriages.
But so what, Same-sex couples to be seen as they are, normal, healthy and loving can do nothing but help advance the cause of the LGBT rights in this country.
Of course, not everyone is happy:
Dan Gainor, a vice president at the conservative Culture and Media Institute, said the move was a publicity stunt for a show most Americans didn't realize was still on the air. Despite Wilson's views, Gainor said he believed it was a political statement for the California-based show and network, coming in a state where voters banned same-sex nuptials months after Takei and Altman married.
"They're trying to use TV and the movies to set the gay agenda and make it mainstream," Gainor said.
Actually, I couldn't have said it better myself and HUZZAH! He says it like it's a bad thing and it is actually a GOOD THING.
Now, I guess am queuing up the comments for true bit of urban lore.
It is a very small thing, but it is a good and right thing and I give my kudos to the producers of the show.
I don't know if I will watch though, to be honest. I know I should, but still, it's the Newlywed Game, know what I'm sayin'?