Since being gay isn't as big a deal as it used to be, then why doesn't the Disney Channel have any gay characters? Same with Nickelodeon.
2006-07-27 20:56:30 · 17 answers · asked by outkast3008 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
It's a matter of money. If they put "gay" shows on children's networks, parents who dont' agree with homosexuality will block channels and networks lose money. Keeping it "gay" free opens the way for all viewers.
2006-07-27 21:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
Well on The N which is a spin off Nickelodeon channel on the show Degrassi there was gay characters. As for Nick & Disney maybe one day there will be gay characters but that wont happen until people realize that being gay isn't a choice but is there way of life.
2006-07-27 21:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by lala-land 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, Politics and Money. Having a gay character would alienate many in the conservative camp. On the other hand, it is doubtful that many gay people would boycott disney for not featuring a gay character.
I can just image Pat Robertson telling people on National TV to boycott a Disney movie because of a gay character.
2006-07-27 21:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by Willie 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
On the show shake it up two guys go on a date together, and in one episode they have glue on their hands, and they go around holding hands for a few seconds. So, I do think it is something they are very slowly trying to introduce to the public. I would say yes about the characters in real life, but because of the danger to the show, I do not think they would even think about being open.
2016-03-27 03:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Debra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they think having a gay character on channels aimed more for children would corrupt them. We have came a long way but we have a long way to go to end the ignorance!
2006-07-27 21:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't have gay characters because its targeted audience is children. Some children don't understand homosexuals, and their parents might think they are too young to know what they are. However, I personally think Spongebob is kinda gay.
2006-07-27 21:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by starrchick101 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because who in thier right mind would want to see a gay character on disney channel.
2006-07-27 21:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by pink dolphin 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well because it is a family oriented channel, wich in our society usually means mom (female) dad (male) and kids watching, maybe they will make a gay disney channel any thing is possible
2006-07-27 22:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
haha what a question....
wow im speechless
*flips to disney channel* *flips back to mtv....*
2006-07-27 21:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Paula 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. No offense, but, I am so sick of people wanting their personal group agenda forced on kids. Gay=Homo SEX ual. I think that answers your question. SEX and SEXUALITY do not belong in children's TV,
2006-07-28 02:47:38 · answer #10 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋