I confess that when I got the call being accepted into the schooling program that I've been trying to get into for three years I collapsed and started bawling while squeaking out "yayayayayayayay"

It was not a proud moment.

I regret nothing.

Awwwwwwwwwwww, so you DO cry!!! :laugh:

Brilliant news honey, I'm proud of you. Well done :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

HAHA, yes I suppose I do! It wasn't comfortable but weird things happen when your dreams literally come true.

I confess that when I got the call being accepted into the schooling program that I've been trying to get into for three years I collapsed and started bawling while squeaking out "yayayayayayayay"

It was not a proud moment.

I regret nothing.

:drinker: :drinker:

I confess that when I got the call being accepted into the schooling program that I've been trying to get into for three years I collapsed and started bawling while squeaking out "yayayayayayayay"

It was not a proud moment.

I regret nothing.

I confess that when I got the call being accepted into the schooling program that I've been trying to get into for three years I collapsed and started bawling while squeaking out "yayayayayayayay"

It was not a proud moment.

I regret nothing.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I just saw this.... CONGRATS Kits!!

I confess that I have a tiny crush on a guy that's 19.... I'm 26! I'm too young to be a cougar!

I confess I hate allergies.

Anyone else as excited as I am that the first active athlete (NBA) came out as gay? Such a great thing for sports!

I'm not sure if it's necessarily a good thing for sports, but it is definitely a good thing for the gay community.

^^ Probably because in professional sports there is still a HUGE stigma?

^^ Probably because in professional sports there is still a HUGE stigma?

That is exactly why.

It is a big deal because now more athletes should feel more open in coming out., rather than hiding who they are.

Is there alot of evidence showing that there are alot of athletes "in hiding?" This guy coming out is proof that anyone thats in a "manly" sportwho "comes out" gets a parade thrown for them.

^^ Probably because in professional sports there is still a HUGE stigma?

That is exactly why.

It is a big deal because now more athletes should feel more open in coming out., rather than hiding who they are.

Is there alot of evidence showing that there are alot of athletes "in hiding?" This guy coming out is proof that anyone thats in a "manly" sportwho "comes out" gets a parade thrown for them.

There is quite a negative stigma against traditional "he-men" in professional sports. It has been noted for some time that it's one of the only professions, especially one in the spotlight, that homosexuals are NOT welcome. In fact, just before this past superbowl, a 49ers player openly said in an interview that gays would not be tolerated in the locker room.

So yeah, it's a bit of a big deal. I believe we are at a time and place where almost anywhere else someone can come out and it's pretty much no big deal, but in sports it is. And this is progress.

Roadie, how do you mean it's not good news for sports?

^^ Probably because in professional sports there is still a HUGE stigma?

That is exactly why.

It is a big deal because now more athletes should feel more open in coming out., rather than hiding who they are.

Is there alot of evidence showing that there are alot of athletes "in hiding?" This guy coming out is proof that anyone thats in a "manly" sportwho "comes out" gets a parade thrown for them.

I believe Deadspin or some other site like it occasionally features a column from a MLB player who is closeted. Or at least it was a few years ago.

Look, there have to be gay people in sports. Duh! So yes there are probably many athletes who are closeted.

I confess I'm posting this just so I can go start my new post.

On one hand I am glad he feels comfortable coming out of the closet. But, on the other hand, I don't care. So he's gay? In any other job it's illegal to ask an applicant what their sexual orientation is. Why should this be any different? It's personal information that he can deal with on his own. If it doesn't correlate to his job and isn't affecting his performance, then it's nobody's business.

I absolutely agree with you, it should be a nonissue more than it is an issue - but it's still an issue in sports. Many homosexuals feel like they are unwelcome in sports environments because there is still so much prejudice and stereotyping. Ultimately yes I hope it gets to the point like hollywood where someone comes out as gay and people roll their eyes and move on with their lives (or like in the case of Matt Dallas they announce their engagement to another of the same gender and it's the same as any other engagement announcement ever). But the fact is, in sports, that doesn't exist yet. So yeah, it's a big deal that someone is finally saying "I am gay, and I am in professional sports, and this is fine." It is illegal to ask about sexual orientation on job applications, but sports figures are in the public, and if Kobe can go gallivanting about with a woman in his free time and no one would question it, but the same is not true for a man then yeah, there is a barrier to be overcome.

On one hand I am glad he feels comfortable coming out of the closet. But, on the other hand, I don't care. So he's gay? In any other job it's illegal to ask an applicant what their sexual orientation is. Why should this be any different? It's personal information that he can deal with on his own. If it doesn't correlate to his job and isn't affecting his performance, then it's nobody's business.

I absolutely agree with you, it should be a nonissue more than it is an issue - but it's still an issue in sports. Many homosexuals feel like they are unwelcome in sports environments because there is still so much prejudice and stereotyping. Ultimately yes I hope it gets to the point like hollywood where someone comes out as gay and people roll their eyes and move on with their lives (or like in the case of Matt Dallas they announce their engagement to another of the same gender and it's the same as any other engagement announcement ever). But the fact is, in sports, that doesn't exist yet. So yeah, it's a big deal that someone is finally saying "I am gay, and I am in professional sports, and this is fine." It is illegal to ask about sexual orientation on job applications, but sports figures are in the public, and if Kobe can go gallivanting about with a woman in his free time and no one would question it, but the same is not true for a man then yeah, there is a barrier to be overcome.

Yes, this.