I must say this to start: (IMHO) SINGLE. BEST POST. EVER Larry, as a pretty much non-effeminate looking and acting (although I must admit I DO have my moments ) gay man, I agree with every single, well written word that you said.
I know some peeps, gay peeps, that have told me Clay is to gay. I have balked at this. This kid has a tremendous voice and will be a big pop star, mark my words.
It is a sad reality and one that should not be taken lightly, your words are a great way to begin with, to bring some change to this problem.
It disturbs me that even the judges over-praise Ruben, but knock Clay, even though both pretty much sing the same way and trip up on the same genres. The difference is that Ruben looks very heterosexual and Clay does not. As for Kim Locke, you have to admit, the woman IS getting better with each performance and is making a huge run at the title.
Anyway, there aren't a lot of words I can use, to describe all this as well you already have. Thanks for taking the time and writing it all down. Glad you are here. As Sean Rector once said: "You're representing !!!!!".
Well done Larry
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