QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY

1. QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY BY: JILLIAN BOEHM

2. BASICS • Reality makeover show • July 2003-October 2007 on Bravo, Fine Living Network (2008) • Created by David Collins and Michael Williams • Each episode five gay men give a straight man a “make-better” to create a better lifestyle for him • The FAB FIVE include: Carson Kressley, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Ted Allen, and Jai Rodriguez

3. The fashion savant • BEFORE: • degrees in Finance and Fine Arts • stylist for Ralph Lauren • co-worker told him about auditions for the show. • DURING: • quick-witted • picks a part closets with the “victim” • picks stores that are practical for each guy • makes the guy perform a fashion show • AFTER: • recently on Dancing with the Stars • hosted How to Look Good Naked • starred in his own show Carson-Nation • appears on talk shows to give advice • New York Times best-selling author. CARSON KRESSLEY

4. Grooming guru • BEFORE: • Certification from Aveda Institute in New York • Worked as a colorist • Appearances on What Not to Wear • Client suggested audition • DURING: • “you know the great thing about disposable razors, • they’re disposable.” • Figures out what hair care techniques • and fragrances will work best for the man • Spa techniques • Often seen as the most attractive of the Fab Five • AFTER: • Host and hairdresser of TLC’s, 10 Years Younger • Guest appearances on Rachel Ray KYAN DOUGLAS

5. Design doctor • BEFORE: • Syracuse University-Bachelors degree in Interior Design • Worked in Manhattan for interior design firms • Started his own firm Thom Filicia, Inc. in 1998 • Talent agent asked him to audition for the show • DURING: • Hardest job out of all of the guys • Incorporates pieces the owner already has • Uses color to accent neutral pieces • AFTER: • Dress My Nest and Tacky House • Guest appearances on talk shows • Book release Fall of 2012 THOM FILICIA

6. Food & wine connoisseur • BEFORE: • NYU- M.A. in Journalism, Purdue- B.A. in psychology • Feature stories for Chicago • Contributing editor to Esquire magazine since 1997 • A friend in NY called to tell him about the auditions • DURING: • Inspects kitchen and pantry for eating habits • Takes the guy to a local place to purchase good food • Shows how to make a meal or dessert • and what drink goes with it • AFTER: • Judge on Top Chef (first four seasons) and Iron Chef America • Host on Chopped • Guest and contributor to Best Thing I Ever Ate TED ALLEN

7. Culture vulture • BEFORE: • Broadway roles of Angel in Rent and Zanna in Zanna, Don’t! • DURING: • Originally casted as a replacement, but stuck around • Updates music and art work • Gives presents relating to the theme of that particular episode • Teaches the guys how to be more romantic • Gives tips on social interactions • AFTER: • Played Sabu in the film version of The Producers • Guest starred on Nip/ Tuck • Appeared in the music video Telephone as a newscaster • Barney Stinson’s brother’s husband in How I Met Your Mother • Performs in an improv group, Cookin’ With Gas JAI RODRIGUEZ

8. Clip time • Season 2, Episode 1- Jeff T • “Make this Hippy Hipper” • Clip one: Demonstrates the dynamic and personalities of the Fab Five • Clip two: Shows the changes the Fab Five make • http://movies.netflix.com/WiPlayer?movieid=70222086&trkid=3326467#MovieId=70222716&EpisodeMovieId=70222077

9. controversy • Many people think this show stereotypes gay people and it was a step back for the gay community. • Stereotypes: • - all gay men dress well • - all gay men know about food and drinks • - all gay men are eccentric and flamboyant • - all gay men have good hygiene • - all gay men are up to date with the latest music, plays, musicals, movies, and art • - all gay men have nice, clean, and neat homes • The opposition says that they don’t take it offensively but find it funny and entertaining.