I was fully prepared to dislike Bravo’s new “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” series, where five gay men do a makeover on a straight man. That’s all the world needs, I thought – more “Jack from ‘Will & Grace'” characters on TV. Ugh.
But after watching the first two episodes last night, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed myself. The five guys were so positive and upbeat, and seemed genuinely interested in helping out the “subject.” They cooed like proud parents while watching former mountain man artist Butch impress the crowd at his first art opening, and helped the unibrow-sporting Adam throw an impressive surprise birthday party for his wife.
Plus, the makeover subjects seem so genuinely pleased with the results, it’s hard not to be positive about this show.
Compared to the havoc that Hildy, Frank and (especially) the odious Doug wreak on unsuspecting living rooms on “Trading Spaces,” I’ll take the “Queer Eye” guys’ makeovers anytime.
Have you checked out the website? I love the fab five’s questionaire answers AND the super cheesey photo shoot pictures.
I don’t suppose you taped it, did you? I need to get more friends with cable!
Wow, between this and the Jon Stewart quote, I’m also feeling the cable-lust.
And I like Frank. More people need pig-themed rooms.
Nik: I didn’t tape it. But there are a lot of rebroadcasts if you still want me to. I’m nice that way.
Oooo, that would be great! You ARE nice that way! I promise to share with our ChemGrrl friend!
The show seems really cute, though I always prefer the “before” pictures myself.
Sweet! Just so you know, I tend to repay favors with cookies…