Gus Kenworthy is gay

[Headless-G]

No matter if Gus is gay, he's still killing it !

 

[Yung_Feb]

Hasnt changed my opinion on him at all, if it has for you, youre a dumbass. You respect him for his skiing, thats why you know who he is, right? Hes an insane skier end of story. Mad respect for Gus

 

[deleted5]

I think it time to shut up, argue via PM.!

Trying to limit what I can say on the internet, that's offensive.

 

[californiagrown]

Folks have the right to use homophobic speech, and general hate speech. That is free speech.

It just means theyre pieces of shit, and i choose to not associate with them.

Its kinda like the WBC. dont aknowledge them, dont give them publicity. just choose to immediatley not associate with them.

 

[integralmgmt]

No. You would not be making jokes in a thread about an athlete dying. Some threads have more gravity than others. They're not all the same. Gus coming out is a big fucking deal. Gus living in the closet all these years, being miserable, being suicidal at times when he's living what for you or me would be the dream life--that's some heavy shit. Too heavy for lots of NSers. Or beyond their comprehension. So they crack dumb jokes. But read the full ESPN article. Take in what he's saying. Imagine what that would be like. Now think about what you might do differently, realizing that other people around you, on this website for example, are probably where Gus was a year ago, in the closet. What can you do to make the world a place where they can come out and not be miserable? What will you say the next time someone calls something gay or someone a faggot?

Gus has called out skiing and action sports for being plagued by a lame, homogeneous, homophobic bro culture. Good for him. Let's think about what he said and make it different.

Probably the best comment on this thread.

 

[Just_Send_It]

Not a big surprise. Everyone knew he was gay at High North Session 1 in 2006. Been saying this for years. I don't endorse homosexuality and do not think it should be sanctioned (I'm a Christian) , but I hope his decision brings him solace.

You are everything thats wrong with religion. bring the hate.

 

[bardissono]

This is dope! I'm happy for Gus and hope it makes people more open in action sports in general. In regards to the Terje tweet, I say that we try to follow up and get this guy's hashtag #isntAllTerjeBigot trending:

@terje_haakonsen, thanks for showing us your true colors. Words like yours are the source of profound pain for so many. #IsntAllTerjeBigot— Taylor Graham (@tbuzzgraham) October 23, 2015

 

[J.D.]

Ok, guys, Terje Haakonsen said something dumb. Probably regrets it. How about we don't cue up the social media witch hunt for once.

 

[skierman]

Ok, guys, Terje Haakonsen said something dumb. How about we cue up the social media witch hunt.

I wouldn't condone that. Impressionable kids can take it too far.

 

[270on420out]

On the topic of word choice and stuff. I just don't get it. I know it sucks when people use derogatory terms. I completely understand that it is wrong, but you really think telling someone it's wrong is going to change much?

My family and I are referred to as dago's in our town because of where we come from. It sucks! I totally get it, but telling other people to not use a word or trying to get them to change, it's not easy and you often can't change someone else. Especially in such a conservative area.

I've learned to look at it differently. Someone calls me a fucking dago? Sweet.

I feel you. My co worker used to address me as spic (I went to the same highschool as him, and we were family friends). Never really got to me. I always thought it was funny. But my other coworkers were mortified

 

[theabortionator]

Its kinda like the WBC. dont aknowledge them, dont give them publicity. just choose to immediatley not associate with them.

Agreed, I can't believe how much they've gotten coverage, and how much people still share memes about them/ post about them.

It's all about getting attention. Say something controversial, start a shit storm, ride the wave. People are like "Ermahgerd why wont they stahp!?!?!?!". They did something to get attention, were successful, and now people expect that giving them the attention that they wanted is going to get them to stop= brilliant.

Just ignore them and they'll go away. Protesting sucks anyway. You think they'd sit there with their shitty signs if nobody acknowledged them? They'd be like "Fuck this, I'm going to the liquor store"

 

[Byron_tha_gr8]

I know I definitely would

mmmmmm

 

[Alex_G]

Gus Kenworthy

I am gay.

Wow, it feels good to write those words. For most of my life, I’ve been afraid to embrace that truth about myself. Recently though, I’ve gotten to the point where the pain of holding onto the lie is greater than the fear of letting go, and I’m very proud to finally be letting my guard down.

My sexuality has been something I’ve struggled to come to terms with. I’ve known I was gay since I was a kid but growing up in a town of 2,000 people, a class of 48 kids and then turning pro as an athlete when I was 16, it just wasn’t something I wanted to accept. I pushed my feelings away in the hopes that it was a passing phase but the thought of being found out kept me up at night. I constantly felt anxious, depressed and even suicidal.

Looking back, it’s crazy to see how far I’ve come. For so much of my life I’ve dreaded the day that people would find out I was gay. Now, I couldn’t be more excited to tell you all the truth. Maybe you’ve suspected that truth about me all along, or maybe it comes as a complete shock to you. Either way, it’s important for me to be open and honest with you all. Y’all have supported me through a lot of my highs and lows and I hope you'll stay by my side as I make this transformation into the genuine me - the me that I’ve always really been.

I am so thankful to ESPN for giving me this opportunity and to Alyssa Roenigk for telling my story to the world. I think about the pain I put myself through by closeting myself for so much of my life and it breaks my heart. If only I knew then what I know now: that the people who love you, who really care about you, will be by your side no matter what; and, that those who aren’t accepting of you are not the people you want or need in your life anyway.

Part of the reason that I had such a difficult time as a kid was that I didn’t know anyone in my position and didn’t have someone to look up to, who’s footsteps I could follow in. I hope to be that person for a younger generation, to model honesty and transparency and to show people that there’s nothing cooler than being yourself and embracing the things that make you unique. Head over to ESPN.com or click the link in my bio to read the full story and keep your eyes peeled for the November issue on newsstands soon! #outinsports #comingout #gay #beyourself #bornthisway

i upvoted you because of your screen name and icon. the wonderful and knowledgable.

 

[bdarb207]

I also can't really see a way of how gay would ever really become positive in a verb sense.

it's defined as 'happy', now. So it shouldn't be too hard.

 

[mozzy]

Whoa, wasn't expecting Gus Kenworthy to say that he's gay. I can only say that I'm really thrilled, that the article said a lot of things that I've felt personally as a gay member of NS. I wish him the best and am really happy for him.

On that note, here's that interview from the French X Games where he's being prodded about girlfriends. In retrospect, a bit painful to watch. Let's see if this embeds properly.

 

[mozzy]

^^^

Didn't embed properly, here's the link:

 

[theabortionator]

Whoa, wasn't expecting Gus Kenworthy to say that he's gay. I can only say that I'm really thrilled, that the article said a lot of things that I've felt personally as a gay member of NS. I wish him the best and am really happy for him.

On that note, here's that interview from the French X Games where he's being prodded about girlfriends. In retrospect, a bit painful to watch. Let's see if this embeds properly.

Damn, poor guy.

People don't even think about that shit. Those weird awkward questions that are "normal" questions.

Now they can interview him for the dudes

What's your room number Gus?

 

[snowisawesome]

It's sad to see how far our society has slipped from the foundation it was built off. I don't care what year it is or what is accepted by society, gay is wrong and you sure aren't born with it. It gay was natural we'd all die off the face of the earth. God created Adam and Eve. Done.

 

[Nate.Dog]

It's sad to see how far our society has slipped from the foundation it was built off. I don't care what year it is or what is accepted by society, gay is wrong and you sure aren't born with it. It gay was natural we'd all die off the face of the earth. God created Adam and Eve. Done.

Really hope this asshole is just making a bad joke and my meter is off.

 

[ny300z]

Really hope this asshole is just making a bad joke and my meter is off.

the way he says it makes him sound like a asshole but the last point is true. Gay is not WRONG but its not natural meaning you need a man and a woman to create life and the next generation.

That being said everyone has the right to do what makes them happy regardless

 

[Nate.Dog]

the way he says it makes him sound like a asshole but the last point is true. Gay is not WRONG but its not natural meaning you need a man and a woman to create life and the next generation.

That being said everyone has the right to do what makes them happy regardless

Being gay is 100% a natural occurrence in life. It's not something you chose, it's something you're born with. This is a proven fact and for some reason people keep insinuating that people are making the choice to be gay and that it is "wrong" or "unnatural."

 

[ny300z]

Being gay is 100% a natural occurrence in life. It's not something you chose, it's something you're born with. This is a proven fact and for some reason people keep insinuating that people are making the choice to be gay and that it is "wrong" or "unnatural."

when i say unnatural i dont mean bad. if you tell children this is natural the first thing they would ask is if they can have kids.....which they cant so you have to say its unnatural

take it how you want

 

[californiagrown]

It's sad to see how far our society has slipped from the foundation it was built off. I don't care what year it is or what is accepted by society, gay is wrong and you sure aren't born with it. It gay was natural we'd all die off the face of the earth. God created Adam and Eve. Done.

when i say unnatural i dont mean bad. if you tell children this is natural the first thing they would ask is if they can have kids.....which they cant so you have to say its unnatural

take it how you want

Ummm natural mutations that make the organism become nearly infertile are completely natural. If Gus had a giant Pringles can dick, he wouldn't be able to naturally inseminate a woman. But that is a natural thing.

 

[Pitolairas]

Gay is not WRONG but its not natural

Cyanide is natural and I don't see you including it in your everyday diet.

Stop with the natural/unnatural bullshit!

 

[AgitatedHiatus]

As long as he still throws down in every competition he's in I don't really see why we can't accept who he is. Ya feel me?

 

[madchronic]

Bossy is a subject for a different day.

Stop using freedom of speech to justify saying rude things.

Lol @ you actually caring about saying bossy. SJW's are never satisfied huh.

 

[californiagrown]

Being gay is 100% a natural occurrence in life. It's not something you chose, it's something you're born with. This is a proven fact and for some reason people keep insinuating that people are making the choice to be gay and that it is "wrong" or "unnatural."

Is it a scientifically proven fact. Have I missed the study correlating a gene to ho-mo sexuality?

 

[playboic]

I fuck with gus for coming out and think thats cool and still look at him the same and have no problems with it but the dude has no style

 

[John18_6]

the dude has no style

ha

 

[perryhunter]

Oh! I'm sure lots of girls now are goin' crazy! haha..

 

[californiagrown]

ha

good god man. you just posted a video of a guy hucking a dub 1440 as an example of his great style? smh.

there are so many other examples of gus' steezy ways.

 

[playboic]

ha

yeah, thanks for proving my point. all he does is pump out these weirdly inhuman, flawless tricks. obviously to each their own, but that to me, is not style. style has more character than that.. it just looks like more of the same of that top tier, "olympic athlete" type deal where they look like competition tricks that are perfect.

 

[John18_6]

good god man. you just posted a video of a guy hucking a dub 1440 as an example of his great style?

i just posted it for the landing. I can't say a dub 14 has ever been put down that clean. help me out, post a better example of style.

 

[californiagrown]

General question for gay guys: Do you like boobs? I feel like everyone likes boobs even if just on a non-sexual level. thoughts?

 

[-Robert]

Don't agree with the lifestyle and don't think it's right but that doesn't change the fact the he shreds.

 

[theabortionator]

General question for gay guys: Do you like boobs? I feel like everyone likes boobs even if just on a non-sexual level. thoughts?

Nah, not really honestly. I mean I guess they're interesting. But I don't really care.

 

[californiagrown]

Nah, not really honestly. I mean I guess they're interesting. But I don't really care.

You're weird. I'm enthralled by how jiggly my own unflexed calve is.

 

[Jib_High]

i just posted it for the landing. I can't say a dub 14 has ever been put down that clean. help me out, post a better example of style.

this was style

 

[John18_6]

This thread is going to shit. Gus is the man no matter how sad this thread gets. First page is where it's at.

 

[BenWhit]

Nah, not really honestly. I mean I guess they're interesting. But I don't really care.

i often find myself touching my own man tits. you not liking boobs is so gay it's straight, man.

 

[theabortionator]

You're weird. I'm enthralled by how jiggly my own unflexed calve is.

I guess just stack that onto reasons I'm weird. At a concert a few years ago somebody gave me this dope bead necklace. Like 2 seconds after they put it on me some fucking sluts flashed me and then demanded them. It was shitty.

i often find myself touching my own man tits. you not liking boobs is so gay it's straight, man.

I'm not like "EWWW OMG ITS BOOBS IM SCARED"

Like when people see a mouse or something. I'm not afraid of boobs, they don't disgust me, I just don't care at all. I guess I'm more indifferent.

The vag is a little different though. Again, not terrified, but kind of gross imo. I've put my dick in a couple though. Gotta see what all the fuss is about.

I guess like small ish boobs are alright? In the way I enjoy clean lines in landscaping. So maybe I like boobs then?

 

[californiagrown]

I guess just stack that onto reasons I'm weird. At a concert a few years ago somebody gave me this dope bead necklace. Like 2 seconds after they put it on me some fucking sluts flashed me and then demanded them. It was shitty.

I'm not like "EWWW OMG ITS BOOBS IM SCARED"

Like when people see a mouse or something. I'm not afraid of boobs, they don't disgust me, I just don't care at all. I guess I'm more indifferent.

The vag is a little different though. Again, not terrified, but kind of gross imo. I've put my dick in a couple though. Gotta see what all the fuss is about.

I guess like small ish boobs are alright? In the way I enjoy clean lines in landscaping. So maybe I like boobs then?

1) if they didn't have nice tits they don't get the nice beads.

2) I totally understand why you think vag is disgusting. It is rarely a good looking thing, but hot damn does it feel good. And when ya do get a pretty one its the tits(pun intended )

 

[Breaking_Rad]

Whoa, wasn't expecting Gus Kenworthy to say that he's gay. I can only say that I'm really thrilled, that the article said a lot of things that I've felt personally as a gay member of NS. I wish him the best and am really happy for him.

On that note, here's that interview from the French X Games where he's being prodded about girlfriends. In retrospect, a bit painful to watch. Let's see if this embeds properly.

Prodded about "girlfriends is stupid." The dude is a good looking dude, No matter he is gay, straight, bi...people are going to be attracted to him. He should be able to handle that chicks dig him even if he prefers dudes. The curse of the beautiful. Jesus.

 

[BenWhit]

I'm not like "EWWW OMG ITS BOOBS IM SCARED"

Like when people see a mouse or something. I'm not afraid of boobs, they don't disgust me, I just don't care at all. I guess I'm more indifferent.

The vag is a little different though. Again, not terrified, but kind of gross imo. I've put my dick in a couple though. Gotta see what all the fuss is about.

I guess like small ish boobs are alright? In the way I enjoy clean lines in landscaping. So maybe I like boobs then?

Dude, i'm 100% kidding haha.

I'm an ass man. I prefer a nice ass over a nice rack. I think I'm in the majority, too.

 

[theabortionator]

Prodded about "girlfriends is stupid." The dude is a good looking dude, No matter he is gay, straight, bi...people are going to be attracted to him. He should be able to handle that chicks dig him even if he prefers dudes. The curse of the beautiful. Jesus.

You missed the point but whatever.

 

[_jake123]

i was just reading some shitty article claiming they could have 'connected the dots' about his sexuality and the last line of the article reads

"No word yet from his sponsors on whether they’ll continue to sponsor Kenworthy."

what fucking sponsor would drop the Olympic silver medalist..?

 

[ndye]

i was just reading some shitty article claiming they could have 'connected the dots' about his sexuality and the last line of the article reads

"No word yet from his sponsors on whether they’ll continue to sponsor Kenworthy."

what fucking sponsor would drop the Olympic silver medalist..?

Only if he was sponsored by Chick Fil A

 

[cheener12]

for those of you who forgot

 

[RIP_leos_shack]

I heard from an insider at ESPN that gus is faking being gay just for publicity. its been a two year project, wich started in sochi when he adopted all those dogs and now he perfectly timed his "coming out" for the mag. He is a disgrace to real gays everywhere!!!

Why the hell would anyone fake being gay? You honestly think that someone would put themselves through hate and intolerance from assholes like yourself just for publicity!! You disgust me.

 

[KaneDog]

I herd he only hits rainbow rails now