And is that a problem? is he any less Gandalf because he likes “wands”? Is he any less Magneto because he can make “Iron” rise?
I think i’ve made my point!
Ok one gandalf never used wands let alone there were NEVER wands in Lord of the Rings. Two, the iron thing was pretty funny. But look at least he is not flamboyantly gay. He’s a very smart man and a gentleman. He is no less a person for that.
You will actually find that you are incorrect. On page 107 of my version of the Hobbit right after the Goblins finish singing about burning the party in the tress, it states that “The sudden splendour flashed from his wand like lightning,” but it also mentions at times that Gandalf is using a staff. Wand and staff are interchangeable words in LotR, but the both mean the walking stick type staff and not the Harry Potter type wand.
Nope – in the comments on LOTR he mentions that he is gay (in the part where Frodo first wakes up in Elrond’s house). I met Ian at a family reunion in London. He’s a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. I actually don’t care if he’s gay – it’s really none of my business. Oh wait – he’s not part of MY family – I was there and he was…you get the idea. Anyway – he’s a nice guy.
If he did then that would explain why people don’t know about it. It’s old news, people don’t talk about it anymore, and don’t realize that people don’t know about the old news. :p
YES IAN MCKELLEN IS GAY!!!! his bf was an orici*sp* in the lord of the rings. his boyfriend came on stage when lord of the rings won an award at the oscars or grammys forgot whitch one.. and so what if gandolf or magneto is gay. he is an advocate he is a gentleman and he is a great actor. so GET OVER IT!!!! yes i am gay aswell and i am proud.
How many times must we see this? Woo Hoo Ian is gay, this really isn’t news since he’s been out since ’89. Doesn’t mean we have to constantly re-up this picture.
…Other than being utterly the wrong body-type, violently biased against the Church and openly homosexual, what exactly would be a reason for it?
I mean, it’s not like there are ANY people who are solidly built, hansom, charismatic and don’t hate the entire philosophy behind the character they’d be asked to play….
Remember, kids, hatred is cool if it’s against someone unpopular that you don’t bother to understand!
OMFG! An actor is gay?!
But seriously, he’s all class and kicks ass. Highly recommend you find the episode of the British comedy “Extras” (with Ricky Gervais) with Sir Ian. Ricky reluctantly takes a lead part in a play about a gay couple directed by Sir Ian (playing a parody of himself).
Ian McKellen is Ian McKellen/Gandalf/Magneto, gay or not.
This is old hat news folks, he announced his sexual orientation YEARS ago.
He’s a co-founder of one of the organisations in support of gay, lesbian and bisexual rights.
Besides, he’s still badass. If even more so now.
If anyone comes after him and his group, he can stand there and scream “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!” to probably an epicly hilarious reaction.
That or he’ll form iron fences around his group to protect them.
But somehow we dont make parades for being straight or because we like beer, so if they making theyr parades to get more attention they deserve hating with it
Ian Mckellen is gay? Well I’ll be. I am a bit out of the loop.
Yeah I was really disappointed. Every time I watch the lord of the rings now I see him looking differently at Orlando Bloom. Old perv.
Both of the above fail epically!
you don’t need to be gay to be in a gay campaign probably he only wants ppl to stop hatin’
No..He’s as straight as a round about.
And is that a problem? is he any less Gandalf because he likes “wands”? Is he any less Magneto because he can make “Iron” rise?
I think i’ve made my point!
reference win.
If I had a hat to tip to you, I would. But alas, my hat is not on my head. I hope you accept virtual hat tipping.
I thank the for thy hat, and verily so!
General Failure aka. Cthulhu you are trying to hard. Go outside and get some air, meet some people.
You can’t wash pathetic off, but please wash more often.
“You can’t wash pathetic off”
Speaking from experience, are we?
Epic reference win.
Ok one gandalf never used wands let alone there were NEVER wands in Lord of the Rings. Two, the iron thing was pretty funny. But look at least he is not flamboyantly gay. He’s a very smart man and a gentleman. He is no less a person for that.
You will actually find that you are incorrect. On page 107 of my version of the Hobbit right after the Goblins finish singing about burning the party in the tress, it states that “The sudden splendour flashed from his wand like lightning,” but it also mentions at times that Gandalf is using a staff. Wand and staff are interchangeable words in LotR, but the both mean the walking stick type staff and not the Harry Potter type wand.
That was an awesome response. You win a hundred internets.
^
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Nope – in the comments on LOTR he mentions that he is gay (in the part where Frodo first wakes up in Elrond’s house). I met Ian at a family reunion in London. He’s a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. I actually don’t care if he’s gay – it’s really none of my business. Oh wait – he’s not part of MY family – I was there and he was…you get the idea. Anyway – he’s a nice guy.
… And before, you thought he was glancing at Arwen? Or what? How is being old and gay any pervier than being old and straight?
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All the best wizards are gay. Don’t question it, just enjoy your schoolboy fantasies of a very special moment between Dumbledore and Gandalf.
I know I will.
Merlin was and never will be gay. He is the ultimate wizard.
You don’ know Merlin wasn’t gay.
Pretty sure that in a lot of the ‘merlin’ stories he has a female consort, so yeah pretty sure he’s not gay.
Eh that just means he had more than one beard
Merlin wasn’t actually one person, it was a title to do with his position.
There are people who don’t know this? Didn’t he come out in, like, the 70s?
If he did then that would explain why people don’t know about it. It’s old news, people don’t talk about it anymore, and don’t realize that people don’t know about the old news. :p
He doesn’t flame so people don’t care
YES IAN MCKELLEN IS GAY!!!! his bf was an orici*sp* in the lord of the rings. his boyfriend came on stage when lord of the rings won an award at the oscars or grammys forgot whitch one.. and so what if gandolf or magneto is gay. he is an advocate he is a gentleman and he is a great actor. so GET OVER IT!!!! yes i am gay aswell and i am proud.
He CAME on stage?!?!
Well played my good sir.
Yeah he was a big gay rights activist in the late 80s
The pope can use the dark side of the force.
You also noticed the resemblance of the pope and Darth Sidius….the force is strong with you as well.
Oh noes! Not Pope Palpatine!
The shirt is photoshopped.
We know. If the terrible quality didn’t do it for you, remember, bearded people aren’t funny, and are usually pedophiles.
…NUH-UH!!!
regardless of photoshop he really is gay. this appears to be a gay or aids parade and the guy in the BG has a similar shirt.
“photoshop” is one of the tags
The unshopped shirt says “Some people are gay. Get over it.” Just in case you were wondering.
No one was wondering, Tom Cruise is in the background with that shirt.
The shirt is from fckh8.com.
How many times must we see this? Woo Hoo Ian is gay, this really isn’t news since he’s been out since ’89. Doesn’t mean we have to constantly re-up this picture.
…the humour is what the shirt actually says, not this guy coming out.
adurrrrr
you shall not pass judgment
Well done, sir. Well done.
indeed. that was clever.
*Bows* good job, sir.
+1 internet for you.
Sir Ian McBadAss.
Sir Ian McAwesome.
Sir Ian McWin
sir ian McC-C-C-C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER
Game…Set…Match.
of coarse he’s gay! All the good ones are. And the poor straight women of the world get The Situation, really?!
hahaha jersey shore, THE worst show ever! FACT
its better than the hills
No its not.
I would pay $10 to see Gandalf in a battle with the Pope. I think Gandalf would totally kick the Pope’s ass.
I’m waiting for McKellen to play the lead part in a biopic of John Paul II.
…Other than being utterly the wrong body-type, violently biased against the Church and openly homosexual, what exactly would be a reason for it?
I mean, it’s not like there are ANY people who are solidly built, hansom, charismatic and don’t hate the entire philosophy behind the character they’d be asked to play….
Remember, kids, hatred is cool if it’s against someone unpopular that you don’t bother to understand!
THOU SHALT NOT PASS!!! Thou… thou… peupe!
Even though Magneto is a twist on Hitler… But Gandalf is good, so it probably balances out, lol.
Considering the Pope was in the nazi Party I think we see a Gandalf vs Magneto thing going on. I personally picture a Gandalf vs Darth Sidius fight.
yeas he is gay, get over it.It actually makes him more sexy (4 me at least)
Looks shooped.
ya, the Gandalf and Magneto part is, but not the “get over it” part.
who is that behind him, with the leather jacket?
I was wondering how long it would be before someone stole this image from Something Awful and did something Cheezburger with it.
On the one hand, it’s kinda sad that this was stolen from SA.
On the other hand, if SA hasn’t learned by now to place their hand grenade and site name watermark on the images they showcase, then they deserve it.
OMFG! An actor is gay?!
But seriously, he’s all class and kicks ass. Highly recommend you find the episode of the British comedy “Extras” (with Ricky Gervais) with Sir Ian. Ricky reluctantly takes a lead part in a play about a gay couple directed by Sir Ian (playing a parody of himself).
Ian McKellen is Ian McKellen/Gandalf/Magneto, gay or not.
This is old hat news folks, he announced his sexual orientation YEARS ago.
He’s a co-founder of one of the organisations in support of gay, lesbian and bisexual rights.
Besides, he’s still badass. If even more so now.
If anyone comes after him and his group, he can stand there and scream “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!” to probably an epicly hilarious reaction.
That or he’ll form iron fences around his group to protect them.
Ian McKellen is no less awesome than he ever was.
Weekend Update with Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon, March 16, 2002.
Jimmy Fallon: Uh.. Best Supporting Actor?
Dame Maggie Smith: Oh, without a doubt, Ian McKellen. Saint Ian! They’ve got to throw that old queen a bone sometime.
And then she kissed Jimmy. Big ol’ wet one.
Naturally, this is relevant when you realize that the part of Dame Maggie Smith was played by Sir Ian McKellen.
That is awesome
He is also f’ckin Dumbledore.
But somehow we dont make parades for being straight or because we like beer, so if they making theyr parades to get more attention they deserve hating with it