Shawn Mendes

[johnjohnston]

As if the gays don't worship str8 men. LOL

If Shawn actually did “come out” about 50% of Shawn obsessed dudes would lose interest in him within a few months. These entertainers are well aware that perceived “straightness”, people suspecting you’re closeted, general ambiguity- these things keep more “gays” interested than being unabashedly into your sex, having unabashed gay relationships, and being an overall very direct and honest person.

 

[MtlGiant]

If Shawn actually did “come out” about 50% of Shawn obsessed dudes would lose interest in him within a few months. These entertainers are well aware that perceived “straightness”, people suspecting you’re closeted, general ambiguity- these things keep more “gays” interested than being unabashedly into your sex, having unabashed gay relationships, and being an overall very direct and honest person.

"I can never please anyone... then you wonder why I have anxiety and post cryptic messages"

 

[JopneJappa]

Let's just stick to what lpsg is about. All we are doing is speculation which will result in nothing. Unless Shawn says something, the whole discussion is pointless.

 

[MtlGiant]

Let's just stick to what lpsg is about. All we are doing is speculation which will result in nothing. Unless Shawn says something, the whole discussion is pointless.

Half of the guys (probably more) on this thread 1 second after reading your post.

 

[RyanMars]

Shawn situation reminds me of Taylor Lautner. He was dogged by rumors for years. He is doing fine and with a women - https://www.instagram.com/taylorlautner/

 

[RyanMars]

When there are gay rumors and speculations about a young guy in the industry. It means you have made it and are relevant. Shawn should worry when the general public stops caring about his sexuality.

 

[johnjohnston]

When there are gay rumors and speculations about a young guy in the industry. It means you have made it and are relevant. Shawn should worry when the general public stops caring about his sexuality.

Eh, he’s not Harry Styles. Shawn’s career is flopping and his image is mostly seen as desperate and calculated. Maybe if he had purposely created mystery and ambiguity and played up possibly being “queer” early on then he’d be in a slightly different situation. Most of stan Twitter perceive Shawn as a basic, boring, desperate closet case. Most of stan Twitter perceive Harry as a “cool guy” who might possibly have queer dimensions or might just be “open-minded”. Is any of it fair? No. But it also is what it is. Shawn didn’t play the game well. The boring, closeted and desperation angle has overwhelmed his image and his career. And it’s difficult to see him recover. The speculation is pretty much the only thing keeping him somewhat relevant and mainstream at this point.

As far as his dynamics, no one knows anything. He could be a typical “straight guy”. He could be a homo in every way. He could be asexual/borderline asexual. He could be a hyper-sexual person who contends with a lot of fluidity and paraphiliacs. He could be dealing with a lot of closet pressures and queer insecurities and gay resentments. His struggles could be more about gender and gender expressions than anything else. His struggles could be more about traumas and mental health than anything else. He could be trying to understand his nature, his preferences, where he is in the gender, sexual, affection, romantic, emotion, commitment spectrum.

I find it silly that anyone thinks that they truly know exactly what’s going on with anybody. However, when you’re trying to be a big pop star and build a steady following, it’s all about perception and image and of course making bops. Shawn and his PR team have kinda faltered in all of those categories. But I do wish him well and don’t feel as if he owes the public anything.

 

[deleted1194034]

New/old pics from his Wonderland shoot…

 

[Sethxxx]

Most of stan Twitter perceive Harry as a “cool guy” who might possibly have queer dimensions or might just be “open-minded”.

this is just not true

 

[johnjohnston]

this is just not true

Where is the un-truth? Harry gets an overwhelming amount of social media support. Yes, he has some haters. And yes, some people claim that he “queer baits” or gets too much credit for adhering to basic gay archetypes and queer stereotypes and wearing ugly fem clothes. But in the demo that most matters to his success (16-28 year old white girls) he gets a ton of support and is viewed as “cool” and “subversive”. Of course, a lot of those girls would lost interests in him if he actually did embrace a “gay” identity or had an unabashed, serious queer relationship. Shawn’s image is tainted with that demo due to his relationship with Camilla coming off a bit icky and desperate, due to early career gay panic, and due to him coming off “boring”.

 

[Carolina HM]

Every time he does this I feel like I'm walking an old lady across the street. Like, come on, Muriel, another few feet.

Girl i'm sorry for replying so late but your comment was GOLD! Love it

 

[billiebb]

Where is the un-truth? Harry gets an overwhelming amount of social media support. Yes, he has some haters. And yes, some people claim that he “queer baits” or gets too much credit for adhering to basic gay archetypes and queer stereotypes and wearing ugly fem clothes. But in the demo that most matters to his success (16-28 year old white girls) he gets a ton of support and is viewed as “cool” and “subversive”. Of course, a lot of those girls would lost interests in him if he actually did embrace a “gay” identity or had an unabashed, serious queer relationship. Shawn’s image is tainted with that demo due to his relationship with Camilla coming off a bit icky and desperate, due to early career gay panic, and due to him coming off “boring”.

I think if Shawn came out as gay it would help his career and end Harry Styles at the same time. There would be no need for a Harry Styles if we had more queer mainstream men. As much as I dislike the community always support the white men I would rather that than someone like Harry Styles getting all the attention for doing the bare minimum.

 

[johnjohnston]

I think if Shawn came out as gay it would help his career and end Harry Styles at the same time. There would be no need for a Harry Styles if we had more queer mainstream men. As much as I dislike the community always support the white men I would rather that than someone like Harry Styles getting all the attention for doing the bare minimum.

I don’t think one has to decline in order for the other to be successful. However, yes, Shawn would probably see a slight (though possibly brief) career boost if he came out as “gay” or at least made it clear that he’s very much “queer” and is in the gender, sexual, affection, romantic attachment, emotional investment, relationship, commitment spectrum. But Harry has too big and rabid of a fan base at this point. He also has too much media hype and industry support. And his numbers are big. While one of the keys to his growing success is faux subversiveness and ambiguity and kinda being half-assed at everything. The kids think it’s all the stuff that makes him “cool”. Harry ain’t going no where. Shawn’s career is possibly already so much on the decline and his image is so tainted, “coming out” may not make much of a difference.

 

[goodboyshawnie]

I’d think that would be generally good for him reagardless. Aside from Teddy who he barely sees anymore, he doesn’t seem to have any close queer friends (aside from potentially his manager) or associate with queer culture. A lot of the time he surrounds himself with his crew from Toronto (very alpha/fratish bunch) or his band and roadies… all very straight.

The most queer lifestyle exposure he seems to get is the Met Gala once a year and whenever he works out at the WeHo Equinox.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWwo-_Dt2c/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

His manager Andrew Gertler is gay. He came out in 2020.

 

[goodboyshawnie]

Shawn & two of his queer friends (King Princess and Kevin Abstract)

 

[alexandersworld]

I think if Shawn came out as gay it would help his career and end Harry Styles at the same time. There would be no need for a Harry Styles if we had more queer mainstream men. As much as I dislike the community always support the white men I would rather that than someone like Harry Styles getting all the attention for doing the bare minimum.

this is such a delusional thing to say i’m sorry

 

[deleted9512451]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWwo-_Dt2c/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

His manager Andrew Gertler is gay. He came out in 2020.

Damn you know if he's coming out at that age he had to work through some internalized homophobia/self-loathing.

 

[RyanMars]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWwo-_Dt2c/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

His manager Andrew Gertler is gay. He came out in 2020.

Having gay management means nothing. They can sometimes push to have their client stay in the closet so they can ensure they earn more money.

 

[abclou]

The only way our "community" will accept Shawn Mendes for being straight is if multiple sex tapes in HD 1080 quality are released of him having and enjoying sex with only cis-gender women. And even then, the Internet Inquisitors will only shift from bullying him to come out as gay to bullying him to come out as bi or pan. Sadly, Mr. Mendes has been accused of witchcraft in the modernized version of 17th century Salem. The only way for him to prove that he isn't what the villagers believe he is, is for him to drown instead of float after they toss him in the river. In other words, he's fucked no matter how the situation ends.

YOU are specking WAY TO MUCH for Gay People.

 

[not_hesoberz]

still hoping to see his nude ass someday