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J. Crew Guy ([info]j_crew_guy) wrote in [info]fandom_lounge,
@ 2008-03-26 12:54:00
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Don't tell the tinhats!
Sir Ian McKellen says he witnessed no evidence of gay Hobbits during the filming of LOTR.

"This gossip is all news to me. Elijah, Dominic and Orlando introduced me to their girlfriends during shooting. I didn't ever meet Viggo's partner although his son visited a a few times. It would seem that none of my friends can be accused of hypocrisy. Probably the fevered imagination of slashers is to blame. Hiding homosexuality is a long-tested shame in Hollywood and no doubt continues even in these days of gay marriage and gay civil partnerships. I agree that audiences are much less perturbed than producers allow, by a performer's sexuality. How else to explain the continuing popularity of George Michael, Elton John, Rupert Everett, Ellen de Generes and, excuse me, also the gay actor who played Gandalf?"

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[info]atalantapendrag
2008-03-26 06:08 pm UTC (link)
The man has style.

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[info]spacelogic
2008-03-26 06:15 pm UTC (link)
Pfft. He's obviously part of the anti-gay oppressive conspiracy to keep the closeted hobbits closet--oh WAIT....

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[info]pantyless_angel
2008-03-26 06:16 pm UTC (link)
Quick! Some one send that man some cookies!

Just when you think someone couldn't get any more awesome.

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[info]goblin
2008-03-26 06:20 pm UTC (link)
Of course he *says* there were no homo-shenanigans, but look closely at the accompanying photo of Sir Ian. The hairs of his beard spell out "hobbits r gay."

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[info]tez
2008-03-26 06:25 pm UTC (link)
I approve of this, and declare it to be made of win.

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[info]julian_black
2008-03-26 06:40 pm UTC (link)
Probably the fevered imagination of slashers is to blame.

I love him. I want to adopt him--maybe as my fabulous gay uncle, or something like that.

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[info]solesakuma
2008-03-27 12:03 am UTC (link)
He's the Gay Grandfather I Never Had. *nods*

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[info]onaga
2008-03-27 10:58 pm UTC (link)
My fantasy grandparents are Sir Ian McKellen and Julie Andrews.

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[info]chibikaijuu
2008-03-28 06:57 pm UTC (link)
...can I be your sister? Or cousin, cousin would work.

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[info]msilverstar
2008-03-26 07:12 pm UTC (link)
Go Ian!

(though I miss "resolutely straight". What a phrase!)

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[info]jarofclay
2008-03-27 08:12 am UTC (link)
It was 'resolutely heterosexual', wasn't it? Waaaay more lovely McKellen-ish syllables.

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[info]msilverstar
2008-03-27 07:04 pm UTC (link)
You're right, of course! The "resolutely" cracks me up though.

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[info]imp
2008-03-26 07:17 pm UTC (link)
I adore him so much. ♥

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[info]queencallipygos
2008-03-26 07:22 pm UTC (link)
I've been a fan of Ian McKellan ever since I saw him interviewed on the TODAY show and said that he amused himself when he was bored by getting a Gandalf Action figure and having it fight battles against his Mr. Magneto action figure.

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[info]solelyfictional
2008-03-26 07:26 pm UTC (link)
He truly is made of awesom.

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dracothelizard
2008-03-26 07:56 pm UTC (link)
Yes, but who wins?

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[info]singe
2008-03-26 09:02 pm UTC (link)
GANDALF!

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[info]j_crew_guy
2008-03-26 09:07 pm UTC (link)
We do! With two Ian McKellens, everyone wins!

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[info]sgtgeorgecarter
2008-03-26 08:56 pm UTC (link)
<3 so much.

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[info]deliciouschaos
2008-03-26 11:40 pm UTC (link)
That's just made of awesome.

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[info]fionnabhair
2008-03-27 12:52 am UTC (link)
...

So that's where Dennis Kelly got the idea from. (Yes, a play in which there were twin Ian McKellens, one the son of God, one the son of Satan, conducting a dastardly plan to rule the world, and represented...by action figures)

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[info]pastri_archy
2008-03-27 10:01 pm UTC (link)
Icon love! XD If it's a shirtless brawl I am SO officiating it.

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[info]eldritch
2008-03-26 07:54 pm UTC (link)
Sir Ian McKellan remains my hero.

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[info]southerngaelic
2008-03-26 07:55 pm UTC (link)
Oh, Ian. You so awesome <3

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[info]dalehead
2008-03-26 08:01 pm UTC (link)
He should be declared a National Treasure ... oh hang on a mo! He already is.

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[info]tofuknight
2008-03-26 08:25 pm UTC (link)
Waitwaitwait.

Rupert Everett is GAY?

Ron Weasley is GAY?

How on earth did I miss this? It will make ALL Harmoanian wanking shine with a new and filthy light! Jesus Christ on a Gay Llama!

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[info]tofuknight
2008-03-26 08:27 pm UTC (link)
In other news, I love Ian McKellan in a totally platonic way. :D

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[info]altera
2008-03-26 08:50 pm UTC (link)
Psst, wrong one XD

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[info]tofuknight
2008-03-30 06:59 pm UTC (link)
Awwwww. That's less funny. :(

I'll just keep reading Harmoanian wanks like that, though. :D Because it brightens my day.

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[info]altera
2008-03-30 07:06 pm UTC (link)
I was confused for a second too, since I couldn't remember what the kid who plays Ron's last name was. I agree, it would've been friggin' brilliant.

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[info]nevadafighter
2008-03-27 01:16 am UTC (link)
*dies laughing*

I apologize for obtaining amusement at your sake, but DAMN that's funny!

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[info]esorlehcar
2008-03-26 08:44 pm UTC (link)
I can't believe he's still getting questions about this. Though I will admit I am somewhat disappointed that there will be no MsAllegro spin to mock.

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[info]littleshebear
2008-03-26 09:55 pm UTC (link)
Didn't she once say something about him being part of The Conspiracy way back when? I can't remember the details but something in the recesses of my fannish memory is sparking.

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[info]esorlehcar
2008-03-26 10:02 pm UTC (link)
No, no! He just lied to help Dom and Elijah because their careers would be ruined if people knew they were gay, and/or because New Line executives forced him. But he was always careful to phrase his denials in a way that confirmed the relationship to the people who really knew what was going on. There's an ePost somewhere on the site where she actually asks Ian to confirm this, though she attempted to be subtle about it, and he smacked her down... something along the lines of "Perhaps I said they were resolutely heterosexual because they are actually resolutely heterosexual" (and I'm butchering the quote, I'm sure, it was, god. Four years ago at least). The tinhat response, of course, was along the lines, "He said 'perhaps'! OMG HE JUST OUTED THEM!"

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[info]littleshebear
2008-03-26 10:07 pm UTC (link)
Oh, that's right! And then people who knew/knew of McKellan said, "Wtf? He's like a big ol' Outing megaphone."

"he smacked her down... something along the lines of 'Perhaps I said they were resolutely heterosexual because they are actually resolutely heterosexual'"

That's brilliant. I love that man so much.

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[info]thoms
2008-03-28 04:29 am UTC (link)
And don't forget that he "wasn't a real gay activist" for some reason or other. I don't remember, it was so long ago, but I seem to remember her saying that.

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[info]esorlehcar
2008-03-28 04:33 am UTC (link)
Heh, she actually said it my LJ, back when FW was still on Blurty and DL_anon was just a sparkle in [info]anatsuno's eye :-)

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[info]littleshebear
2008-03-29 09:38 pm UTC (link)
Well duh. Coming out, actively protesting and speaking out against section 28 and the like isn't real gay activism. Writing RPS and speculating about movie stars' love lives; THAT'S where the real fight for gay rights lies.

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[info]ms_treesap
2008-03-26 10:48 pm UTC (link)
Pwned. &hearts

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[info]hallidae
2008-03-26 10:59 pm UTC (link)
So very much love.

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[info]mistressrenet
2008-03-26 11:07 pm UTC (link)
Oh, God, I love that man.

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[info]ymfaery
2008-03-27 07:16 am UTC (link)
Sir Ian McKellen = AWESOME GUY IS AWESOME.

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[info]brennalarose
2008-03-27 12:29 pm UTC (link)
Never since Jack and Karen has a woman ever had so much love for a gay man.

Oh, Sir MacKellen, I am totally not worthy.

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