Really Sorry

Hey, guys. Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I have so much I could talk about; two episodes of Glee and one episode of Pretty Little Liars that had so much REAL gay/lesbian emotion you could burst from it. I'm going through a really tough personal time and need some time to myself, but I'll be back soon.

"Parenthood" A Small Debate

I know this isn't a lesbian topic, but I wanted to talk about last week's "Parenthood". I don't know about you guys, but I watch each week's episode almost religiously. Well, I watch it eventually. BUT I do watch it every week. I finally got around to watching last week's episode (I've been preoccupied with reruns of America's Next Top Model) and in my opinion, it left a lot to be desired. I could probably go on for a week with everything that bothered me.

1.) The Seth Story Line: I don't like Seth. Let's get that in the open. I. Don't. Like. Seth. I want to slap him every time I see him walk onto the screen. And I get royally pissed off every single time Drew gets upset at Amber. I know, I know. Drew is just a kid and he wants his dad. But at one point Amber was a kid too, and she was completely let down. I WANT Amber to yell at Seth. He is a big boy and he needs to hear it. I know there are a few things I would be more than happy to tell (scream at) my dad. But the point of this post was not to get into my own daddy issues.

My actual point was to talk about issue number two:

2.) The Crosby/Gabby/Jasmine Story Line: Now, I have many opinions on cheating. Sometimes I'm not even sure what my opinion on cheating is. Obviously, it's wrong. But the real question is whether cheating can ever be forgiven. I think the answer to that depends entirely on the situation and people involved. With Jasmine and Crosby? Absolutely. I think it can be worked out. But should it? I don't think so. And if it does, there are some serious changes that need to be made. Jasmine is controlling. She can be a bitch. Crosby can be immature. He made mistakes in the past. But he's trying his best. Jasmine and everyone else need to realize that.

Jasmine took Jabar away on a weekend that she KNEW meant a lot to Crosby. Does that make what he did right? No, but it does help explain it. This is a different problem from the one I really want to talk about.

Gabby felt she couldn't continue working with Max since she liked Crosby. Okay. She made the decision she felt she needed to make. So why is everyone blaming Crosby? Sure, he made a mistake and his family has every right to be mad at him. Because he hurt Jasmine. They have no right to be mad at him for what Gabby did. Gabby is a big girl and she made the decision to quit. SHE quit. Crosby did not tell her to quit. He didn't tell her that he would be with her if she quit. She didn't feel comfortable keeping the job. Right or wrong, it was her choice. Adam blowing up at Crosby was completely wrong.

These are just my opinions here. I really want to know what you guys think about this one, so please leave a comment! You can also tweet me at @liberallesbian or e-mail me at liberallesbian37@gmail.com

Lesbian and Bi Characters on TV

Lately I've seen a lot of criticism of lesbian and bi characters on TV shows, mostly by lesbians themselves. Let's use Glee as an example. I understand that it can be upsetting the way some characters are portrayed. I, like most of you, eagerly await Tuesday night when I can settle down on my couch and turn on Glee. I'll admit it, one of my favorite things about Glee is Brittana. I cringe every time Brittany kisses Artie or Santana sleeps with another guy, and live for moments like this:

Or this:

Or especially this:

I would be damn happy to make this the Brittana Show and have the above every week. But that's not real life. High school is filled with confusion, love, hate, dating, breakups, makeups, and identity crisis. If Santana and Brittany just got together and stayed together, it wouldn't be real. That's the great thing about Glee. Girls can RELATE to the characters. There are girls, like Santana, who feel an attraction to their best friend, but are afraid to act on it. Questions run through their minds: Do I like her? Am I gay? She's my best friend. I like guys. Do I just like sex? Could I be bi?


There are girls like Brittany, who are thinking, Well, I like her, but she doesn't always act like she likes me. I do like girls, and I like her, but I also like guys. What does that mean? Do I like her more? Should I date someone else so it seems like I don't like her?


This is all real. It happens every day all around the country. Brittany and Santana are REAL. Would I jump up and down with joy if they got together? Sure. But I think they're being portrayed as real people, real teens, real girls questioning their sexuality. They aren't sure who they are or what they want. They're trying to find it. And I think that the process of getting there is just as important, if not more than, the outcome. Maybe Santana and Brittany will never get together. Maybe Santana will decide that she would rather be with a guy than a girl. That's not Ryan Murphy turning his back on lesbian characters, that's reality. Maybe Brittany will end up with a girl. It's uncertain. It's real. It's unpredictable. And that's what I like about it.


Thoughts?

Lesbian Voice, America's Next Top Model, and More

I've recently become obsessed with America's Next Top Model. I blame it on Adrianne Curry. Oxygen was having a marathon, and I recorded nearly all of season one. I was watching it with my mother, and we had the following conversation:

During 1st episode of S1.

Mom: I think I know who wins.
Me: Okay.
Mom: When it's over, tell me who you think will win.
Me: Okay.

*Watch*

Me: Adrianne wins.
Mom: How did you know? Was that really just a guess?
Me: No. Adrianne's a model name. *Thinks of Adrianne Curry, without realizing this IS Ms. Curry)

Hours later, I realize that this IS Adrianne Curry. Well then. Clearly she has made a name for herself! Now, I'm a bit embarressed to admit what made me fall in love with her. The minute she opened her mouth, my reaction was "OH MY GOD SHE SOUNDS LIKE SHANE FROM THE L WORD!". Which led directly to "There is no way in hell she is straight." This may sound stereotypical, but I was SURE that she couldn't be straight. When her "It Gets Better" video confirmed my guess, I was thrilled. Not only was this beautiful girl batting both sides, but my gaydar was working!

So I am now completely sucked into ANTM, as well as in love with Adrianne Curry. Ending on that note, let's see some pictures.

Snake Challenge

Finale (I think)

Finale (With Shannon)

So what do you think? Is there a "lesbian voice"?

I Kissed a Girl

Today I thought we could celebrate the weeked with a list of girls we wouldn't mind kissing. (In no particular order.)

10.) Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars)

9.) Eliza Dushku (Recently seen on Dollhouse)

8.) Angie Harmon (Rizzoli & Isles)

7.) Stephanie March (Law and Order: SVU)

6.) AJ Cook (Criminal Minds)

5.) Dianna Agron (Glee)

4.) Mila Kunis (Black Swan)

3.) Naya Rivera (Glee)

2.) Jamie Lauren (Top Chef)

1.) Lea Michele (Glee)

Who's missing? Who shouldn't be here?

The Way to My Heart is My Stomach

Best show to see hot girls? Top Chef. Lots of hot girls, AND the beautiful Jamie Lauren. After the disaster that was Top Chef: All Stars, I have taken it upon myself to watch season 5 to see more of Jamie's pretty face. Did I mention she's Team Rainbow?

Follow her on Twitter at @ChefJamieLauren

My Secret Obsession

A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at my laptop trying to find a good lesbian movie to watch. After a bit of researching, I found just what I was looking for: somthing light, funny, sweet, romantic, etc. What is this magic movie I speak of? The one and only But I'm a Cheerleader, starring Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. Megan, a cheerleader who would rather watch other girls' breasts jiggle than make out with her boyfriend, is sent by her parents to a ''straight camp''. At the camp, she meets an out and proud lesbian who faces homelessness if she doesn't change. We can all guess what happens next. ;)

I have found myself 100% in love with Clea DuVall. In the last week, I've watched Girl, Interrupted, The Laramie Project and Passengers. Next on my list? Itty Bitty Titty Committe.