There are few animals as misunderstood as the wily lesbian. As evidenced on Bravo’s hit series Work Out, now entering its third season on Bravo, there are some behaviors exhibited by Sky Sport and Spa owner Jackie and her coterie of toned lady-loving ladies that may be curious to people not familiar with gay culture.
In order to foster understanding for the lesbian community, I’ve recruited some of my lesbian friends to answer to viewer-submitted questions. Hopefully, they’ll be able to shed light on the behavior of some of the gals on Work Out (”What’s the deal with Jackie’s relationship with Rebecca?”) and the community in general (”If a lesbian attacks you, should you play dead, climb up a tree or punch her on the nose?”).
Bruce from Tuscaloosa asks: I noticed that on this season of Work Out, Jackie’s hair has changed rather dramatically. Before, she had a spikey, cyber-punky short haircut. But now she’s let it grow out and it’s a much softer look. Do you approve of this transformation?
Sam: I think she looks good with both hair styles. Past that, I don’t care.
Jasmine: She is trying to show that she is more relaxed because of all the sex she is having in her new “healthy” relationship. It’s an “I just got out of bed and haven’t had time to use product or get my hair cut” kind of do. I think it is a farce - I do not approve.
Michelle from Atlanta wonders: Rebecca is driving me positively batty! Batty, I say! She keeps saying she’s not jealous, but her talk is pretty cheap considering she is always watching Jackie and complaining she doesn’t get any attention. Am I overreacting?
Sam: Well the answer is simple. Rebecca is clearly still attracted to Jackie, but Jackie clearly still has feelings for Rebecca and is enjoying the drama (as most lesbians do for some god awful reason). Jackie wants to play with fire and hasn’t told Rebecca to back off and stop saying how she misses her and wants to spend time with her. So no, you are not overreacting but Rebecca isn’t alone in this. Jackie still wants the attention from one hot girl. And I don’t blame her. Rebecca is hot, as long as she doesn’t talk.
Jasmine: You are not overreacting! Rebecca is totally jealous and annoying.
Cheryl from New Brunswick wants to know: Jackie said she fell for her new beau in a matter of five minutes. Is that the way it usually works with lesbians?
Sam: I would love to tell you, Cheryl, that this is not the case, but there have been way too many scenarios where this is true. Women tend to be more in tune to their emotions and how they feel about people. They follow their heart and not their head. With men, it tends to move a little bit slower and more rationally [ed note -- have you seen gay male culture?]. So if you get two women in a relationship, it usually speeds up the process. But women can also rush into things and get blinded by lust, especially if sex is involved early on and not realize its nothing more than an instant attraction which then makes the drama that much worse when the breakup happens. Everything seems to always be more dramatic and intense between women.
Jasmine: If it doesn’t work that way - then you aren’t truly a lesbian.
Roy from Cincinnati ponders: This doesn’t have anything to do with Work Out, but I just want to know — what exactly is it about Angelina Jolie?
Sam: Oh Roy… hmm… where to begin. First off, there is something about a woman being unbelievably gorgeous and also knowing she can kick your ass. And those eyes. She beats you down with those eyes. And her smile. And that body. Basically my prayer every night is that one day she’ll realize she is attracted to women and not Brad Pitt and I can be there for her and help out with her… feelings.
Jasmine: Good question. Maybe its her incestuous tendencies, her sleeping with female models, her drama-filled marriage to Billy Bob Thorton, or her chic way of adopting a child from every country (the latest celeb accessory) that make her every lesbian’s dream date.
Do you have a question you would like to ask one of our resident lesbians? E-mail us with it at tifaux -at- gmail -dot- com.
I’ve been seeing ads for this Leatherheads movie with George Clooney and John Krasinksi. I don’t really plan on seeing it (the fact that Clooney and Krasinski are in it are outweighed by the fact that it’s about football), but it got me thinking about movie careers for TV stars.