Zach on Heroes

[mf_luder_xf]

WTF. technosage, you were so right when you mentioned how Heroes "...is SO anti-slash? Like, it's terrified of it. Seriously." (yes, I stalked your journal so I could quote you--be nice)

Though technically, it's NBC and not so much Tim Kring (who wanted/planned on Zach being gay). But still.

Heroes Straightens Up Its Gay Character

I am incredibly depressed with NBC right now. After seeing Wedding Wars only to read this? What a fucking let down.

Although I do have one gripe. Why are they using Zach's MySpace as evidence? Aren't these sites typically created by the wannabe-RPGers out there? Or is his actually show sanctioned, or created by the actor?

Comments

[mittelfeld.livejournal.com]

It's already hit Fandom Wank (http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1033286.html). *g*

I've never watched Heroes so none of this affects me, but it makes for funny reading. ;-)

[lostandalone22.livejournal.com]

That's so sad. What, did they think they were going to lose ratings because he was gay? *shakes head*

[rhymephile.livejournal.com]

Well, shit, that sucks!! I really liked him as a gay character -- I liked how Claire stood up for him by bitch-slapping Jackie when she made fun of him. This totally destroys the character, although now that he was mind-wiped I doubt there was going to be much for him to do anyway.

[inderpal.livejournal.com]

Oh my god he is gay I will so stop watching now!

*headdesk*

That is one of the stupiest things I have heard in a long time.

[wendy.livejournal.com]

What an odd article.

Zach's orientation change

[ib-ratstruck.livejournal.com]

What idiots! Seriously, what are they afraid of? *shakes head* I am not able to watch the show, (though I want to) so I don't know anything about the character, but I'll just pretend that one of the ex-gay ministries got hold of him and convinced him that "Yes, you too can be straight!" *grins* (it never sticks, she whispers). I blame them for all kinds of things.

And sadly, there actually are people who would stop watching a show if a character was perceived as gay or effeminate.