Nik…I can’t believe the treatment you had at that wedding. That’s awful! Not having a seat at the table and then having the gay jokes. I can’t believe how insensitive they were. I’m sorry that happened to you.

At the beginning it was interesting because at times I only heard your shoes tapping on the pavement. Loved hearing all the birds in the background. Love the sounds of Paris.

Guys, thank you I am touched by your reactions. Just goes to prove that despite civil partnership legislation, homophobia still exists….

Nik,

Homophobia is alive and well, when a couple straight guys get together at work, they have some interesting things to say about the very few “openly gay” guys at work. These are their true feelings, the rest of the time they pretend to be ok with it. I had a similar experience at a Christmas party my parents had. My dad is a partner is a large law firm, and a couple lawyers (worked for my dad) told my dad that he’s lucky I don’t look or act gay so he doesn’t have to suffer humiliation when in public with me. My dad doesn’t discuss my sexuality much but he has always been one of my biggest supporters in all things and we are close. My dad asked them to leave our home and told them that they were not welcome in our home again. I wanted him to just ignore it. I felt awful my dad was put in that position. On another occasion I attended my cousin’s wedding in Malibu with a female date and one of my cousins made a loud comment to my dad and brother to the effect “hey the family homo is opting for pussy instead of cock tonight” my dad was embarrassed and pretended not to hear. My brother who is a pro baseball player broke his nose a few hours later outside. I really felt bad again. The support my family showed really felt good, and the ridicule they were subjected to made me feel guilty.

My Friend Nik, it was so nice to hear your voice and the city sounds of Paris again. I hate that you had to endure the jokes and mistreatment. I am looking forward to hearing more about your new work outside of Paris! The TGV interests me greatly. Take good care.

Great ‘cast Nik!
I really liked the soundscape of Paris city streets.
And your story of going to the wedding - wow, I can’t belive they didn’t have a place set for you or that noone apologised and made it immediately right for you. Sounds like you have a great dad though….that must be very nice. Take care.

Nik

Another great show and was sadden you had a tough time at the wedding and how you were subjected to the comments and not having a place to sit for the meal. It is really sad that this type of beahavior exists and you and your dad show true class by being above it all. I had a recent type of homophobia as well at my mom and dad’s 50th anniversary and if you listen to my ep 148 you can hear all about it.

I would have to say that I found Washingtonbryan’s comment interesting to read as well and I am happy to read that his father and brother were so supportive and not accepting any negative behavior.

Massive amounts of hugs from a crazy redhead!