On Sexual Orientation, with Hannah, Ze, Tyler, and Meg

When I was growing up, the stigma surrounding homosexuality was so severe (not in my household, but in the broader culture) that I feared I was gay because of tiny little signs that actually had very little (or nothing) to do with sexuality (like enjoying the music of the Village People). That confusion was terrifying to me because this stuff just wasn't talked about culturally (even though my parents were super-supportive.)

Because that was hard for me, I assume that it's hard for lots of other people, so I wanted to make a video about sexual orientation in a frank and adult way, talking about identity, love, sex, and attraction. But since my own experience is pretty limited (being pretty much totally straight) I asked some friends if they'd like to share their experiences and thoughts.

Thanks VERY much to:
Hannah Hart http://www.youtube.com/myharto
Tyler Oakley http://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley
Ze Frank http://www.youtube.com/user/zefrank1
Meg Turney http://www.youtube.com/user/megturney / SourceFed

For thinking great thoughts and sticking their neck out there for me.

Also, Hannah has a whole series on coming out and sexual orientation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ_8O9...

Music: Inner Light from Incomptech http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...

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message 1: by Annabelle (new)

Annabelle This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse), he's a genuinely great person who stands up and is active for what he believes in. I wish people were more like this :/


message 2: by Sophie (new)

Sophie Adams Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse), he's a genuinely great person who stands up and is active for w..."


Hank actually made the video. John posts all Vlogbrother videos.


message 3: by Annabelle (new)

Annabelle Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse), he's a genuinely great person who stands up a..."

The crashcourse ones? I know that Hank has his own series (I forget whwat they're called) about science in general, but John also has ones on World Studies, etc. I used one to study for WWI q:


message 4: by Sophie (new)

Sophie Adams Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse), he's a genuinely great person ..."

Hank does SciShow, and the chemistry part of CrashCourse. John does the U.S. History part of CrashCourse.


message 5: by Annabelle (new)

Annabelle Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse), he's a genui..."

Ohh, that would make sense. Thanks c:


message 6: by Sophie (new)

Sophie Adams Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's smart--crashcourse..."

Your welcome. DFTBA!


message 7: by Annabelle (new)

Annabelle Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Annabelle wrote: "This is why I love John Green. He's not just an amazing author and funny guy (Have you seen his videos? AND he's ..."
LOL you too!


message 8: by Catherine (new)

Catherine John green is one of the most inspirational people I have ever known. Well, not really known (Hopefully one day) He is the person I want my future children to know about. DFTBA John. :)


message 9: by Charisma (new)

Charisma Tyler Oakley <3


message 10: by Thelibrarygirl (new)

Thelibrarygirl hes just amazing. i cant say anything else.


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