1) schorsch said (on 05/19/08 at 04:53 PM):

Well, I've decided to not participate in the Gay-Off because I want to give you a chance to claim the title yourself.
Because, if you don't win it would mean that your quest to become the gayest person ever would have failed, and all the work to write that book would have been moot, right?

2) Chuggle said (on 05/19/08 at 09:17 PM):

I wanted to participate in the Gay-Off, but I couldn't because I didn't have the book yet... I'm eagerly awaiting an Amazon delivery to me in far-flung Australia. Can't wait!

3) Sharon said (on 05/20/08 at 03:26 AM):

Honestly? I love the way you write and am a little embarrassed to submit something that will undoubtedly be less funny, less witty and overall dorky. Also, I am terrified of making a grammar or spelling mistake.

4) John said (on 05/20/08 at 10:34 AM):

While your quest to become the gayest person ever may not have been an unqualified success by YOUR reckoning, for most of us you set the fabulosity bar pretty high. I don't know whether a perfect score is attainable in a less than perfect world, so I am molre than happy to leave the crown with you, you spectacular homo. :-)

5) Jeffrey said (on 05/20/08 at 02:07 PM):

Wonder if the word on the street isn't so hot for your brownies? That might explain things, ya know. Sacrilege

6) Megan said (on 05/20/08 at 02:59 PM):

I'm waiting until I think of the right reason. It’s keeping me up at night, so don’t stick your head in the oven on my account because I do care about the Gay-Off. Hehe…that sounds like a product to deter gays!

“Quick get the Gay-Off!”, Grampa shouted as the Pride parade headed their way, “Those buggers bite!”

7) Birdie said (on 05/20/08 at 08:05 PM):

Gentlemen, are you going to let a straight woman win this? 'Cause I'm in. I want a copy of Swish.

8) Alan said (on 05/21/08 at 04:26 PM):

I would enter, but I've been too busy trying to find the definitions of "tatterdemalion" and "nonpareil".

9) Kris said (on 05/21/08 at 06:14 PM):

Joel,

It's been a while since I visited your blog! WOW! I want a copy of Swish. Now that I have my boyfriend over there in the Big Apple, I might get a copy of it in our next mutual visit. Great going! Great reviews everywhere! I'm simply proud of you. I myself have plans to write books. You inspired me to start blogging. Let's hope that the precedent is forwarded!

10) May said (on 05/21/08 at 10:08 PM):

I was wondering if I may nominate another person who greatly exceeds my personal gay quotient? I eagerly await your reply.

11) Steve said (on 05/22/08 at 06:00 PM):

Lifting thoughts from Sharon and John and Alan, while I'm a most competitive person normally, I fear I would never measure up to your fabulous standards... mostly because even my gay and lesbian friends say I come across as hopelessly straight (this after meeting one boyfriend and several dates, all male {grin})... and because my linguistic skills these days are sadly tilted towards writing scientific abstracts rather than florid prose... {smile} I do wish the competitors the best, however ! (*swirls hand in properly fashionable salute*)

12) birdfarm said (on 05/22/08 at 09:27 PM):

yes, i have to agree with those who commented above to the general effect that, even if you are not the gayest person possible--even if you are not some kind of Platonic ideal gay person--you may well be the gayest person ever, and none of us can imagine even daring to try to out-gay you.

i'm also slightly unclear on whether this is a contest to adhere most closely to the Platonic ideal of Gayness associated with gay males, i.e., that which is described in your book, or whether one could be aiming for the female equivalent, i.e., being the dykiest person ever. it seems like it would be hard to measure them against each other. i might enter a dykiest person ever contest... or queerest......

in short (ha!), perhaps some clarification of the rules and standards by which the winner will be chosen might be in order....

13) Jeffrey said (on 05/23/08 at 09:50 AM):

I briefly considered entering the contest, but after having the congregation at The Church of Groove, my little home away from home, repeatedly threaten to cut the corners off of my PinkCard, I fear that I just do not have the necessary skills.

14) Pearl said (on 05/24/08 at 12:00 AM):

Presumably she's not gay, but I'd like to enter Cindy McCain, because I think she could really use some brownies.

15) birdfarm said (on 05/24/08 at 12:29 PM):

waitaminute, if Cindy McCain is in, so am i, because i know i can be gayer than Cindy McCain, and she has more money than i do so i deserve the brownies more!!!!

16) Sharon said (on 05/26/08 at 05:35 AM):

Here's a video of you on TV:
http://cbs5.com/video/?id=34518@kpix.dayport.com

17) christian said (on 05/30/08 at 07:48 AM):

oh. my. god. your voice is so not gay enuff!! you lose gay points for not being higher pitched and more twinky looking in the interview!

18) David said (on 06/ 2/08 at 08:55 AM):

Please don't stick your head in the oven. I just don't have any idea what I'd say, not that I think I'm even remotely the gayest person ever.