Gays Are Good For You

International News, By Christian Taylor, 13th January, 2010

An article in the new issue of Oprah’s O Magazine lists “11 Ways to Feel Beautiful”. The piece, written by Jenny Bailly, recommends that all women go out and make friends with a few gay men.

“If you don’t already have a few gay men in your circle of friends, you might want to add some,” says Bailly. “A study published last year in the journal Body Image found that friendships with gay men can elevate women’s body esteem.”

The piece also suggests that women should judge themselves less, smile more, and change the lightbulbs in their home so that they literally see themselves in more flattering light.

Your Thoughts

Light-Bearer

said on the 13th Jan, 2010

I am seriously outraged by this. I wonder how Oprah would feel if gay men started recommending we "atleast befriend" two black people cos "they dance good and make you feel good about being white".

naughtylion

said on the 13th Jan, 2010

I see your point, but I think it's because being black doesn't class as a lifestyle.

Grumpy

said on the 13th Jan, 2010

What you talkin about Willis? Black doesn't count as a lifestyle........hmmmph!!!

Xiphias-Gladius

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

Golly. I never thought I would be that popular.....normally I am told I am going to hell. Now people want to know me? That I am good for their self esteem? The world must be ending soon.

Phazz

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

Befriend a Christian and hang them on a cross

Asherbella

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

The statement was made under the premise that gay men like to gossip about womens' fashion, style & are supportive to women as they *bond* on common ground. The common ground being both hetero women & gay men primp & preen their appearance to attract their respective male lovers. Gay men say things like 'You go, girlfriend' to their fag hags no matter what size or body shape they are is the assumption made by Jenny Bailly???

Asherbella

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

I wonder what the criteria or instrument for this study was.

Asherbella

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

The study may in general be true but I'd love to find out Jenny's mode of research/study/interview techniques. Guess I'll just have to read the article.

shechef

said on the 14th Jan, 2010

The study may in general be true but I'd love to find out Jenny's mode of research/study/interview techniques. Guess I'll just have to read the article. The bizarre thing is that Jenny Bailly is a beauty reporter. That gives her as much creditional as a dead snail on a baking boulevard in the walk of life. Headlines and selling magazines that is all this is about. I hate women like this. Full of themselves and no research or anything to back up any claims. It is like if we write the word 'gay' then we will sell another say 5000 magazines. Utter Bullshit. The opinions expressed in this thread are those of the individual and may not represent those of the O magazine. Thank you

Spooky

said on the 15th Jan, 2010

This is what Hollywood did to us in the 90’s (not all bad though).

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