Karl from our beloved Destroyer Magazine, was kind enough to let me know about a short Q&A with Johan Palm on the website of QX, Sweden’s largest Gay Magazine. They asked all remaining contenders of Sweden’s Idol Show if they’re gay, if they ever kissed a man et cetera. That might be relevant for stalkers like us but Karl made an interesting comment about that… “I hate it when teenagers are asked about their sexuality. It’s so lutheran.” – Very true. If we would stop asking they could eventually stop being concerned about stuff like that. Maybe it would be finally possible for them to just live, try things out and start caring about people instead of genders.

46 Responses to “Don’t ask… no, seriously!”
  1. dragonbax Identicon Icon dragonbax says:

    That’s so true - what Karl said. It’s not the world’s business to know if you’re gay or not.

    But anyway, since the questions have been asked, can anyone care to translate that section on Johan Palm from Swedish to English for us? :P

  2. Planetx_123 Identicon Icon Planetx_123 says:

    I don’t know if its accurate but Google says its:

    Johan, 16 years, Howard

    What type of music do you do?
    - A little punk-pop-indie-rock … Type.

    Who is your Idol Favorite from previous years?
    - Amanda Jensen likes me.

    Would you like to be in Melodifestivalen?
    - It’s a bit more pop than I do, but certainly if I got the right track.

    How gay are you on a scale of one to ten?
    - I’m heterosexual but have absolutely nothing against the gay. So … a runner?

    Have you kissed another guy?
    - No.

    Do you have any friends who are gay?
    - No, but I have a couple of friends who are bi anyway.

    Who will win Idol 2008?
    - I myself I have to say.

  3. dragonbax Identicon Icon dragonbax says:

    Boo! What a waste! lol.

  4. kollio Identicon Icon kollio says:

    Ah, I see Karl has read his Foucault too ;)
    Right he is indeed.

  5. Rusty Nail Identicon Icon Rusty Nail says:

    What’s “a runner”?

  6. Planex_123 Identicon Icon Planex_123 says:

    Yea I didn’t really understand that either. Maybe google mis-translated it- or it is some expression that is “lost in translation”.

    Here is the actual swedish sentence if anyone speeks it-
    Jag är hetero men har absolut inget emot homos. Så…en tvåa?

    Maybe google got the whole thing wrong, and he actually said “I am out and proud gay, and want to give a quick shout out to milkboys!!” :-) One can hope…

  7. Ian Frisky Summer Halder Identicon Icon Ian Frisky Summer Halder says:

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  8. jacksson Identicon Icon jacksson says:

    Translation:

    I’m straight but have absolutely nothing against gays so…a two?

  9. Geo Identicon Icon Geo says:

    That’s a bit unfair to Lutherans, especially since the Church of Sweden is very gay-friendly.

  10. Starboy Identicon Icon Starboy says:

    Well I think he is just beating around the bush, reminds me of that other ubermacho (haha!) bill,the girl from Tokiohotel.
    koenski-beterweter.blogspot.com

  11. lepoof Identicon Icon lepoof says:

    Rightly so, I’m 51 years old and I’ve always wondered why people need to know who (or what) I’m fu**ing. Why do they care, what does it matter? I surely don’t wanna know what my butcher does in his bedroom. No seriously, don’t tell me I really don’t wanna know! Anyway his pork-chops won’t be better or worse if he got a d?ck up his ass from his boyfriend the night before, got beaten into submission by his wife or even if he did his pigs first. Why should anyone care, unless they want sex with him themselves. Why has our life to be so much influenced by the one thing no heterosexual will ever feel?
    Unfair to Lutherians, oh my god ‘Geo’ where have you been? They (and many other religious groups influenced by Luther) have been unfair to gay people for centuries, they are a very repressive bunch and did never care for those that ‘fell’. Don’t take them into protection! They always knew how to take care of themselves.

  12. Uncle Sidney Identicon Icon Uncle Sidney says:

    Well labels never meant much. Unless you’re being beaten up in an alley or on the subway. Labels are life, and death, but they also mean nothing.

    People are many things in their lives. The labels ’should’ only be used as a temporary means of immediate cultural identification.

    Make sense?

    People change like the shapes of clouds on a windy day.

  13. Geo Identicon Icon Geo says:

    lepoof, the Church of Sweden allows the blessing of same-sex unions and the ordination of gay and lesbian priests, and is considering proposals to allow the solemnization of same-sex marriages. I realize it hasn’t always been like this (”for centuries”), but it is now.

    I just couldn’t sit back and watch Lutherans get tarred with the same brush. I used to go to a very queer-positive Lutheran church! Still, I can forgive much from him, since he is very cute!

  14. BR♀TH♂R_S♥RR♥WS Identicon Icon BR♀TH♂R_S♥RR♥WS says:

    I do not get it. We want to be accepted as x yet want not to be ID’d as x. In a monoculture there would be no such q as to x or not x, since all would already “know”, i.e., assume it. But we are not in a monoculture! And it is the GAY question rather than any other sexual question that gets asked and THAT is the problem. Why not ask the suppposedly heterosexual a sexual issue question? Why assume anything there? Such as of a peculiarity of the heterosexual life such as if it was an arranged marriage and how long was it before trhere was successful sexual intercourse with the previously unknown bride and what was the groom’s sex about before marriage and after a time of it … and, yes, I AM interested.

  15. lepoof Identicon Icon lepoof says:

    Don’t wanna be accepted, wanna be left alone! Why do they bother US is what I worries me. We won’t harm them, won’t even come near them if we can help it. They don’t need to push their narrow believes on us or tell us how WRONG we are. Personally I don’t except them, so why should they accept me? No matter what sub-culture they belong to they can have it, but not over my back. This is not the place to defend any of them I think. I’m not into racists either, don’t care for them, don’t need them around. They just need to stay F*ckn’ away from me. That’s all I ask.

  16. MinistryofPeace Identicon Icon MinistryofPeace says:

    I’m not sure why I’m all inspired enough to bother commenting. I don’t find the boy particularly awesome, but I guess some other folks got me thinking. When it comes right down to it, who the hell cares? At best, he’s going to be your wank fantasy and it won’t matter who he is in the first place. Fantasies of straight boys aren’t any better or worse than fantasies about gay boys unless you’re a douche who dreams about ‘cuddling with him for evar and evar’ which is so far out of the realm of possibility that you should likely be on some meds anyway.

    Half the world’s crazy, especially from an American perspective, stems from people trying to live up to labels and stereotypes instead of just pursuing their own personal joy. I’m not particularly gay per se, but some days, I want nothing more than to suck some dick. I’m not particularly straight, but some days I’ll find a woman that just trips my trigger more than words can really express.

    But really, in the long and short run, who cares? Enjoy the fantasy.

    And should you ever be blessed to actually run into one of these guys, don’t burden them with bullshit. Just love them for whatever they happen to want to be today. That, to me, is what friends are.

    And for those that need a little extra incentive for their wank material, the easiest way to get into a cute boys pants is to truly give a shit about them. If I had a nickel for every cute boy that’s told me “I’d never consider going gay for anyone else,” I’d have a shit load of nickels. Not to toot my own horn, but I’d bet this kid is no different and no drugs or alcohol would ever even be needed. Sometimes being a good man that people aren’t afraid to look up to is all it takes.

  17. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is the link to this evnings show with Johan Palm 081017

    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.677506

  18. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is some more links to videos whit Johan Palm from Swedish TV4
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.677506
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.676834
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.676634
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.670385
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.667912
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.665726
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.665628
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.656447
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.667046
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.656090
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.648569
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.652092
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.643325
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.641950
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.638497
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.638496
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.632437
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.632435

  19. Josh Identicon Icon Josh says:

    @Spiggen
    Good performance but the singing… well, at least he’s looking great xD

  20. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Thanx Josh
    Johan is a freand from the school to me so i just like to give any one the link to his show,
    and i can say Johan have don it to the next week now :)
    we can se more of him then :)

  21. Kevin Federline Mackain Identicon Icon Kevin Federline Mackain says:

    Hi i want to contact you, really do you know Johan Palm??? please i want to contact you… Johan is very incredible… im from America. Please contact me.

    ———————
    EDIT BY ADMIN: I removed your mail address to protect you from spam. Spiggen, please mail me at josh [at] milkboys.org if you want to know the address. Thanks.

  22. math25 Identicon Icon math25 says:

    If he’s supposed to be hot, this pic is not at his advantage lol

  23. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    Here is the link to this evnings show with Johan Palm and the team is ABBA songs 081024

    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.682585

    Johan have a big problem with his voice you know when teen boys go over to be a man then the voice is changing
    and hi cant help it before the time is for him.
    the couts try to help him to sing anyway.
    i am going to write if johan are going to the next week show lather this evning.

    Here is the final song with all the pepole in idol
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.688842

  24. Josh Identicon Icon Josh says:

    Thanks for the update spiggen :)

  25. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    YES YES YES
    Johan have gone to the next week :)
    i write next week again with that show

  26. noidea Identicon Icon noidea says:

    omg, poor boy o_O but i watch this video again and again, it´s addicting xD

  27. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    Here is the link to this evnings show with Johan Palm and the team is Swedish Eurovision Songs 081031

    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.695658

    Johans voice is great this eving and every one in the juryn say it was his best performenc everything was GREAT.

    i write lather if Johan has gone to the next week show

  28. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    YES YES YES
    Johan Palm have gone to the next week again :)

    i am back next week with the new link and info

  29. Planetx_123 Identicon Icon Planetx_123 says:

    Thanks spiggen!

  30. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    here is this evnings show the team is ROCK 081107
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.706185

  31. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Desmond Child was in the juryn this evning and they sing all of this songs also
    Desmond givw Johan Palm his best comments ever Desmond just love him hi says in the show
    take a look
    I am back lather and tell if you have goone to the next week show

    and say what you think about it

  32. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    I am back lather this evning if Johan Palm have going to the next week show

  33. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is all the link to videos with Johan Palm to this evnings show
    JOhan Palm Från Swedish Idol 2008

    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.706185
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.708770
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.708714
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.699948
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.699943
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.695658
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.697896
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.698002
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.689269
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.689210
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.688842
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.682585
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.686557
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.686486
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.677506
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.676834
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.676634
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.670385
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.667912
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.665726
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.665628
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.656447
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.667046
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.656090
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.648569
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.652092
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.643325
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.641950
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.638497
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.638496
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.632437
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.632435

  34. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    I just whont to say that
    Johan Palm did go to the next weeks show again :)
    but hi was in the 3 bottem ones that have less vouts
    there are now only 6 idol left in the show.

    In the after show program we culd se a talk betwin
    Desmond Child and Johan Palm and Desmond say that hi love johans performans and voice
    hi like to work with him and talk about make songs for him and album
    just have to wait and see what happens.
    back next week again

  35. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is the latest video clipp on Johan Palm
    i be back to morrow with the link and if he going to the next week show.
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719657
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719636
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719253
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719205
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719226
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.711159
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.706185
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.708770
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.708714
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.699948
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.699943
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.695658

  36. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    This evnings Team are soul in the frist song the second song are duett and not the same team
    here is the link for the first song
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.717223
    be back lather with link to next song
    and info if Johan have gone to next week

  37. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    Here is Johan Palms second song a duett with Robin Ericsson
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.717240
    i be back lather if Johan has gone to next week show

  38. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    here is some more video clipp with johan
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719931
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.719898

  39. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    YES YES YES Johan Palm are going back to the next weeks show
    and next weeks Team are LOVESONGS
    i am back then with more links and info next freday

  40. Planetx_123 Identicon Icon Planetx_123 says:

    Thanks for keeping us posted!

  41. spiggen Identicon Icon spiggen says:

    This weeks Team are Lovesongs and they are singing 2 songs
    Johan are singing this songs

    1. “I´II Stand by you” (The Pretenders)
    2. “Friday I´m in love (The Cure)

    be back with links to video lather

  42. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is link to Johan Palms reapetions video of this weeks songs
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.730805
    back lather this evning with link to the show and more info

  43. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    here is the link to this evnings first song with Johan Palm his singing for his big brother Henrik Palm
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.730268
    back with more soon

  44. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    Here is the link to Johans second song this evning
    http://www.tv4.se/1.283438?videoId=1.730269
    i will be back lather with the info about the voute if we can see him again next week

  45. Jonathan2 Identicon Icon Jonathan2 says:

    Spriggen. Tack för dina updates. Det är alltid trevligt att höra vad som händer åt Johan.

  46. Spiggen Identicon Icon Spiggen says:

    YES YES YES YES YES
    Johan have go to next week again i am so fuck glad for that Johan is my freand
    i be back next freday with the more

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