Pete Wentz Wishes He Was Gay

Pete Wentz has long played with the rules of gender. The Fall Out Boy bassist is the certified poster boy for guyliner, wears women's jeans and often makes out with his male bandmates on stage. While such acts prompt confusion around Wentz's sexual orientation -- despite having a longtime girlfriend, Ashlee Simpson -- he says it's all nothing more than an attempt to confront homophobia.

"I would never come out and say I'm gay, because I'm not gay," Wentz told NPR's 'All Things Considered.' "There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

Wentz cites gender-bending rockers like David Bowie and Marilyn Manson as inspiration for his own playful ways. "My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable," he said.

Thanks for the info to Music.AOL.com.

Comments

[MyNameBeMikal]

"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable". I agree with that entirely, but maybe he should learn to play bass so he can fit in with that whole "art" thing. Plus I think the only thing he does is make people feel uncomfortable. The guyliner, the girl pants, the gender bending, and complete lack of attention toward what is more important than that, the actual music. So maybe he isn't as horrid as I credited him as, but I still can't stand him.

[stanleybach]

I really don't think being gay or anything like that really makes people as uncomfortable as it once did.

[Comeback Kiddd]

im speechless

[Nor'Easterbass]

i smell many a ban to come from this discussion board lol. This story begs for FOB bashing. But I won't stoop that low.

This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people.

[LeZeNkO]

its just all a part of his EMOtions.

[Shabalaba]

lol

[thedarkblues06]

Omg....that was hilarious, but I dread seeing this article about a couple of hours from now, mods are NOT going to be happy about this.

But seriously, if Pete Wentz doesn't like the negative attention he's getting (he's got a pretty solid fanbase anyway) he needs to pack up and go home, the music industry is no place for whiners. We want good music again, not the hype that goes with it.

[AngerIsAGift06]

holding...it...in...

[thedarkblues06]

LeZeNkO wrote:

its just all a part of his EMOtions.

And, as much as I shouldn't, this comment made me lol. He can confront homophobia in any way he wants, but I confront it too, and NOT by making out with other guys. Sheesh.

[DaveGilmour1189]

dark blues, i agree this will be one epic comment section

This doesn't surprise me. I hate pete wentz, but this should be interesting

[Surrylic]

Well. Good for him?

[Kanthras]

Nor'Easterbass wrote:

i smell many a ban to come from this discussion board lol. This story begs for FOB bashing. But I won't stoop that low.

This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people.

They.. did?! :O
That does explain some things. Blergh. Now I've got images in my head of Kirk and Lars making out, damn you.

[crazymanbigman]

Dunno y all these dudes are saying he should learn to play bass, he can obviously play if hes in fall out boy, maybe its only following root notes but who gives a **** ?? its not like hes the bassist for steve vai !!!

[ironman316]

no comment.

[thedarkblues06]

I dunno about all of you guys, but this is being bookmarked so I can see the hilarity of it all, and the people who will be getting banned, lol. Seriously there will be enough flame here to give out to all of the homeless people in the world...and still have enough left over for a second Sun. Lawlz.

[guitarguy.jerem]

hmmm
making out with your bandmates...who are male..
that pretty much defines being gay in my book

&& lars and kirk :S i can see kirk making out with a guy before i could lars haha

[nathhan]

Surprise? No. News? No - lets have some real news please UG i actually like fall out boy and dont see the point of this..

[GeekStinkBreath]

I'm with him on challenging homophobia, because homophobia is just dumb. However, I'm not so sure him doing those things really does anything, because it's so expected of him and scene culture.

[jpast]

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)

[thedarkblues06]

GeekStinkBreath wrote:

I'm with him on challenging homophobia, because homophobia is just dumb. However, I'm not so sure him doing those things really does anything, because it's so expected of him and scene culture.

I agree. It's dumb. But I think Wentz is only in part challenging it, I think the other part is challenging the hatred that surrounds the situation. Gays (according to a comedian [which might not have been true]) are the third hated subculture in the world, ranked behind blacks and Jews (not respectively). 4th is Middle Eastern people. It's really all dumb, all the hatred, shouldn't be alloweed.

But I'm sorry, my ex is bi and she is helping me confront my slight homophobia, and I'm not making out my bandmates or anything. It's kind of being a little extreme if you ask me. But that's just my affluent opinion.

[thedarkblues06]

jpast wrote:

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)

Quote of the year. Right here.

[Dr.Tomahawk]

OMG he's so non-conformist.

[DaveGilmour1189]

actually, i think we should refer to fallout boy as the new Warrant. Or maybe white lion, i haven't decided.

[DaveGilmour1189]

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)

awesome. Sigged

[Ace5gt]

How can UG post such a headline that invites flaming, then ban people for doing so.

[theacidhammer]

His statement is almost verbatim from Kurt Cobain's journal. Take that how you will.

[Deflection]

This is news? Pete Wentz wishes he was gay? This is as "news" as Paris Hilton getting arrested for drunk driving.

[sebbsmith]

I wish he was gay.

[Nazi zaschzi]

I thought he was gay just look at him he bubbles with pure gayness

[getts182]

jpast wrote:

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)

That is probably the funniest thing I think I've ever read on here.

That aside, I'd be surprised if this thread isn't being checked every five minutes. I really hope mods don't ban people for flaming on this, because this thread is pretty much asking for it. Not really FOB bashing, as Nor'Easterbass put it, but Wentz bashing, which became all-the-more easy earlier this week from his Ashlee Simpson lawsuit. Which is funny, because it was already pretty easy.
I agree with thedarkblues06, I'm bookmarking this for the day, it's gonna be hilarious.

[metal@hart11]

just ridiculous. hes coming out of the closet big time

[smileyface]

This has been done so many times by so many more prominent artists, when homophobia was more of an issue. So the fact that the

bassist

from Fall Out Boy, of all bands, gets a news article whatsoever is kinda lame I'd say.

[ereprac05]

okay..I think you guys are confusing 2 points...There is a major difference b/w being homophobic, and just not liking it because of other reasons...Homophobic is the extreme, which only categorizes about 2% of the population. People are talking like gays are oppressed and bashed daily, when actually most people welcome them, for whatever reason...I personally, do not agree with it. But Im not a homophobic person.

Pete Wentz is just pissed cuz he's not getting all the media attention that other EMO bands are...He is a tool, and always will be a tool. He actually thinks that him doing this makes him stand out from the crowd, when everything he is doing has been done time after time after time throughout music history....When you openly admit, "I wish I was gay" or "I wear womens jeans and wear eyeliner.." Thats a good sign that you need to rethink your life.

[GreenSaosiner]

I hate this guy....

[jagstang365]

that title is so awesome

[Pumpkins4Life]

GOOD NEWS PETE WENTZ, YOU ARE!!!!!

[Smillzer]

I'm not gonna flame him, FOB, or anything else. I just wanna simply state that this "interview" is pathetic. Granted, I don't like him, don't like his music, don't consider him a bass player (but simply someone who holds a bass), but I mean come on. You can't find anything better to ask him than if he's gay? This is so ****ing stupid.

[mathieupM13]

I just lost the very small amount of respect i had for fall out boy

[This1GoesTo11]

There's only one question I need the answer to before I determine whether or not this guy is gay. Does he suck cock or not. If he does, he's gay. End of story.

[Horlicks]

I would turn gay if ashlee simpson was my girlfriend

I really don't see the point in anything he just said.

[Oblivion_Rps]

wtf... in my opinion pete wentz is just attention seekin.. like every other so-called "emos"... -.-

[matalliam]

he is gay

[Draken]

That was pointless drivel i mean...seriously how desperate for attention is he?

[Confetti]

::: The best headline ever! ou My GOD!

[AnimatedHand]

he's up his own ass half the time,and he's up other peoples when he's not

[AnimatedHand]

Draken wrote:

That was pointless drivel i mean...seriously how desperate for attention is he?

I second that

[FallenSaint]

ahhahaha BEST HEADLINE EVER

[TristanVigar]

Hey, anybody else kind of offended he is comparing himself to David Bowie and Marilyn Manson? They are both amazing in their respective genre. He is.. well, not. And his BS speech about Gender bending? He is just a dork in his sisters pants. You want to see gender bending done properly, look at Dee Snyder.

Hah. Pete Wentz is a Queermo.

[cyclonus78]

why is this news. this is just him looking for some attention

[SayAnything,,]

wishes...

[WaltDaMan]

he is gay..... End of story..... He was gay before the interview..... and more gay after!

[ValoRhoads]

hey buddy, you make out with guys.... that makes you at least bi, just thought I'd let you know... I appreciate the honesty but your playing still sux and so does you band

[hairypineapple]

"often makes out with his male bandmates on stage"

What... the...

I officially hate fallout boy... and I used to like em

[Rafa88offspring]

didn't he come out as bi a week ago, saying that he was attracted by males but wasn't a fan of dicks?

maybe that's why he started dating ashlee after she got her dickjob, err i mean nose job.

[burneternal]

Er..Best article ever?

I've hated Fallout Boy since I first heard them. I thought they couldn't say anything worse than their music.

Guess I was wrong...

[12.Gauge]

pete wentz wishes he was gay...like i wish i was fat and crap at guitar and am eating a sandwich...its not a wish its a reality

[Nebblacktip]

Congrats to Pete Wentz for managing to bomb all of the positive opinion I gave him for continuing to perform with a broken foot. When you're a world famous rock act, Non-comformity needs to extend a little beyond high school antics. Hey Pete, if you want to be different support pride parades or something. Donate some of that money your twelve year old fans are throwing at you to an actual cause. Not the "Women's clothes for Pete Wentz" fund.

Wow, that was angrier than usual. The severe decline of "punk music" must be getting to me.

[nicodimus]

what interesting lives we must all have if this is important enough to be put as news.....

[LetTheBassPlay]

Yeah, i'm with UtBDan on this one. What is the point of saying this?

and how does this qualify for front page news?

[ctb]

Interesting news.

ironman316 wrote:

no comment.

Irony.

[TJ1991]

Now tell me THAT isnt pure attention seeking. just like everything he's done for the last few years.

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

As if he's not already fighting everybody off? His own fault entirely, he should shut up.

[duncang]

ethanw wrote:

wow
what a doosh

How?

Everything he said is perfectly valid. Indeed it's not even a little bit important, and certainly not 'news', but he's right.

[thedarkblues06]

The fact that is on frontpage UG news is going to constitute OH SO MUCH. I mean, most people KNOW who Pete Wentz IS, and if not, they know FOB, and since everyone knows Wentz is a whiny spoiled little snot (and a bad bassist), they just WANT to bash on this, omg. The revelry of it all, I'm SWIMMING in it, lol. This is making my day.

[PurpleFlame]

You know, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, and Metallica have areadly did this, and was actually geninue about it.. Pete not only is seeking attention, but is basically doing what others have done. Teachinally hes a conformist. A poser and a Idiot.

[Local666Union]

Why the hell this counts as 'news'?

[thedarkblues06]

TJ1991 wrote:

Now tell me THAT isnt pure attention seeking. just like everything he's done for the last few years.

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

As if he's not already fighting everybody off? His own fault entirely, he should shut up.

+1

[chickrawker]

wow that was great news i REALLY needed to know that *large amount of sarcasm*

[mosh_rocker2006]

That was probably the greatest thing i've ever read...im not sure whether i'll ever stop laughing

[shadow__666]

Sorry, let me rephrase...
Pete can't be gay because he's too busy doing every camera within a ten thousand mile radius.

[Metal_Rich]

The headline should have been 'Homosexuals everywhere have their face in their palms'.

[UrMomsMom]

well... hm... i wish i have ashlee simpson as my gf... i guess ashlee like sharing jeans with her bf...

[IainDavies_2]

it takes guts to say something like that, i admire the guy (being a gay supporter, im not gay but i see nothing wrong with it)

[AdemaOnYourHead]

Goddamnit Wentz, GTFO of my news! This is like the third week in a row!

[mp3stalin]

pete wentz likes david bowie.... the circle is complete.

[kaptink]

Metal_Rich wrote:

The headline should have been 'Homosexuals everywhere have their face in their palms'.

haha Zing!

[deadhand329]

who honestly cares about his sexuality? why is this news?

[FenderMaster]

whoever wrote the title to this article is just asking for trouble, wtf does this have to do with guitars or rock news?

[ghostofhendrix]

If anything, Pete Wentz is just making gay people look bad. He cant play bass and his only real role in FOB is they poster boy. It annoys me as -bar pete wentz- i dont have a problem with FOB at all. Alos, i can hardly see how he compares himself to David Bowie- he had talent, whereas Pete clearly has none. However, i do think he's right about the gay thing. I reckon in a decade or so people will act towards homophobia as people act towards racism now. I support Pete Wentz's cause, but not him! lol

[rock_foreverr]

see now Pete, you have to make art first before you can start macking with other guys onstage. i mean come on. Bowie made art on every album. all you do is play power chord songs and jump around. im not saying i hate the music, im just saying that you shouldn't put yourself up on a pedastil with David Bowie quite yet.

[rhcpfan118]

i think pete wentz is now a weekly occurrence on UG. besides... they left out the NOT in "pete wentz wishes he was gay", so tired of this attention loving *****.

[[x]Huffy[x]]

Nor'Easterbass wrote:
This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people.

WHAT?!

[Noah1982]

Bowie was a pioneer in androgenous behaviour on stage, but his music was wonderfully thoughtful and transcended genres to BACK UP his stage antics. Manson does it ALL for shock (like Alice Cooper). Hell, even Celine Dion looks like a man sometimes!

Fall Out Boy has done nothing epic, just gay. And that's not helping rock or the fans. Its just an excuse. So Billy Corgan has a Russian girlfriend....is he helping me feel comfortable around Russian girls? NO!

[PJplaysguitar]

Oblivion_Rps wrote:

wtf... in my opinion pete wentz is just attention seekin.. like every other so-called "emos"... -.-

exactly, couldnt have said it better my self

[ibikinz]

i knew he was a little bit to that side.

[the.spine.surfs]

I don't think this is news-worthy.

[Raizer Sabre]

what in the hell was the point of this article? this isn't music news, this is a gossip magazine. if he wishes he was gay, fine, if he wants to go bi, fine, who really gives a crap?

[hpbeaner]

who cares he can't play bass anyways!!!!!

[Scuba]

People like Pete Wentz will cause the demise of our culture. So he wants to be gay so he can be a 'rebel'? Since when was forcing yourself to be gay rebellious? It sounds like the same thought process as a hipster teenager who's so desperate for social integration that they'll suck a meat stick for it. And then tell all their friends about it to gain acceptance - just like Pete Wentz.

If I was a person of the gay community I would be extremely offended by this. He's using his sexuality as a tool to attract fans instead of improving upon what his job should be: playing music. So he wants to be a 'rebel' while millions of legitimate gay people fight the frontlines for their rights? I would say that he's near mocking the gay community and completely destroying its image.

Don't get me wrong, but this sounds akin to a wigger kid wanting to be black (something he's not) in order to 'fight against the man!'.

[SL!!!]

son of a BITCH!!!

WHY, did they have to post this article.

God DAMNIT!

I am glad i didn't read any of the massive amount of comments because i'm sure my IQ would have plummeted after reading the stupidity people will have put up.

UG is seriously trying to get people to start huge arguments in the comments.

[redhotsexmagic]

hahaha what a joke this guy(girl)is..

[DaveGilmour1189]

You know, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, and Metallica have areadly did this, and was actually geninue about it.

well metallica did it as a joke to really **** with people. and David Bowie actually was bisexual. Soo..... yeah pete wentz doing it isn't anything special.

[brianmay1966]

Learn to play your bass and stop worrying about all of the gay stuff. Leave it alone!

[ctb]

Raizer Sabre wrote:

what in the hell was the point of this article? this isn't music news, this is a gossip magazine. if he wishes he was gay, fine, if he wants to go bi, fine, who really gives a crap?

My thoughts exactly.

[Brain245]

He wants to be gay so he can not fit in? That reasoning is dumb, but I could see wanting to piss of homophobes. Homophobes piss me off. So does fallout boy.

[toolfreak68]

There are definitely better ways to combat homophobia than taking it in the butt. This guys is just using that B.S. excuse to hide his true orientation. LOL, idiot. Just another reason why FOB is worth hating.

[munkyboy99]

Scuba wrote:

People like Pete Wentz will cause the demise of our culture. So he wants to be gay so he can be a 'rebel'? Since when was forcing yourself to be gay rebellious? It sounds like the same thought process as a hipster teenager who's so desperate for social integration that they'll suck a meat stick for it. And then tell all their friends about it to gain acceptance - just like Pete Wentz.

If I was a person of the gay community I would be extremely offended by this. He's using his sexuality as a tool to attract fans instead of improving upon what his job should be: playing music. So he wants to be a 'rebel' while millions of legitimate gay people fight the frontlines for their rights? I would say that he's near mocking the gay community and completely destroying its image.

Don't get me wrong, but this sounds akin to a wigger kid wanting to be black (something he's not) in order to 'fight against the man!'.

+1

[Chimpy101]

News, eh?

[LinkinParkOakle]

This guy has to get out of the news. Every time he is in it, its something so pointless. I think his pop culture icon making these gay statements should be seen as a mockery to gays if anything. Does this guy get enough attention as it is already? At least Marilyn Manson when trying to shock fans he is original and makes a real radical statement to the world. This gay stuff is completely old and has been done before and now he must grab attention for it.

Wentz should keep his mouth shut because he deserves to be flamed. An article for when someone wanted to beat him up, broke his foot, and now announcing he wishes he was gay. Attention *****! I want rock news, if he stayed more out of Seventeen Magazine and the tabloids maybe I would consider him a rock star... Until then he better never compare himself to David Bowie or Marilyn Manson ever again!!!

[Nick-182]

pete wentz is "special"

[bed-head]

Wasn't David Bowie bisexual though? So I mean... He was MORE than gender bending.... And as for Manson... Well... Yeah. Regardless, Wentz is nowhere near either of them. Manson bends gender to shock people, Bowie did it because he was bi, and Wentz does it because he wants to be noticed.

[kmchipower]

if i was in the same band as this guy (god forbid) and he tried to kiss me...i would kick his ass on the spot

[RFer]

Oblivion_Rps wrote:

wtf... in my opinion pete wentz is just attention seekin.. like every other so-called "emos"... -.-

Yes.
DON'T COMPARE BOWIE WITH THIS GUY!!!!!
Uh...and yeah...UG just really should stop posting this lame articles, like the one that kirk hammett said his neighbor had sex with his dog, just stop it please :S

[guitaringsailor]

he is stupid i mean really!!! homosexuals are no no different from ordinary straight people beside the fact that they prefer people of the same gender!
I see this as more offensive to homosexuals than anything else! let them be themselfes and don't connect them with such losers as fall out boy!

And how the hell does he have the guts to even mention himself and David Bowie in the same sentence I mean there's a SLIGHT difference!

Long story short I think fall out boy sucks and Wentz's statement pisses me of!

[jammyninja]

Why the hell does UG post stuff like this and then moderators moan when there's loads of flaming? Seems pretty moronic to me.

[Lunartick]

What an incredible headline. Seriously, this is the best headline I have ever read.

[Social D Rox]

the point of this article?????

brutal!

[koolio427]

lol ...another reason why i dont like FOB

[PAsistem]

ValoRhoads wrote:

hey buddy, you make out with guys.... that makes you at least bi, just thought I'd let you know

by that logic, i could say "hey buddy, you drink kool aid....that makes you black, just thought i'd let you know"

oh and the reason UG posts articles like this is because, believe it or not, not everyone who goes on this site listens to nothing but Metallica and Pantera. some people, not me personally, who go on here like Fall Out Boy and theyre probably sick of seeing another article about AC ****ing DC

[HexenBexen]

He's such a bland, generic NOTHING who's dating an even blander, more generic LESS THAN NOTHING and this is the only thing he can come up with to create some attention and noteriety. He's not a good musician so hey, why not try to make a name for himself with "guyliner" (GAG) and women's jeans?

Stick a fork in him, he's done.

[traxishold]

Lets review the facts
1 makes out with dudes
2 wears womens jeans
3 puts eyeliner on
it might just be me but i dont think that falls in the straight category.
If your still not sure ask yourself would Phil Anselmo do any of the three

[Night_Train87]

Does this mean that Ashey Simpson has a penis?!?! haha

[LewisMasonx]

kaptink wrote:

Metal_Rich wrote:

The headline should have been 'Homosexuals everywhere have their face in their palms'.


haha Zing!

HAHAH! Genius!

[J450N]

It's kinda similar to when all girls reach an age an say their either lesbian or bi :s But hey, there's nothing quite like using an ambiguous sexuality to grab attention now, is there Pete?

PAsistemwrote:
some people, not me personally, who go on here like Fall Out Boy and theyre probably sick of seeing another article about AC ****ing DC

Hmmmm... lets see:
AC~DC has 65 News articles for their life time of achievements. Whereas FoB have 67 new articles for a few of years mediocre "rocking".

And one more thing...

AnimatedHand wrote:
He's a spoon, why would his bandmates wanna make out wiv him?

Please don't say "wiv", it makes you sound like a chav.

[windexman]

Just a bassist striving to get some of the spot light. And night_train87... yes... yes it does mean that.

[thedarkblues06]

Does anyone else realise that even in flaming on Wentz and calling him trash, he likes this kind of attention, cause it IS attention? He's kinda sad. Maybe he needs a vacation, ACTING like such a wank.

[Fly-swatter]

well...fair play to you mate...not a particular fan of your band...but fair play.

[acerst]

Yup... that's a bassist for ya! but seriously... Where was I when making out with guys made you NOT gay??? I always figured that was kinda on the more gay side of things... shows what i know i guess...

[dirtymexican863]

munkyboy99 wrote:

Scuba wrote:

People like Pete Wentz will cause the demise of our culture. So he wants to be gay so he can be a 'rebel'? Since when was forcing yourself to be gay rebellious? It sounds like the same thought process as a hipster teenager who's so desperate for social integration that they'll suck a meat stick for it. And then tell all their friends about it to gain acceptance - just like Pete Wentz.

If I was a person of the gay community I would be extremely offended by this. He's using his sexuality as a tool to attract fans instead of improving upon what his job should be: playing music. So he wants to be a 'rebel' while millions of legitimate gay people fight the frontlines for their rights? I would say that he's near mocking the gay community and completely destroying its image.

Don't get me wrong, but this sounds akin to a wigger kid wanting to be black (something he's not) in order to 'fight against the man!'.

+1

haha, meat stick. But in also seriousness, very true.

[The Novice]

Wha..wha.. what the ??
I have nothing against gays, but wishing you were gay, where the hell does that come from? He must love the attention. Anyway, trying to keep from bashing, I won't write anymore, I think I'm gonna stop right n..

[getts182]

acerst wrote:

Yup... that's a bassist for ya!

I don't know, I never saw Mark Hoppus do anything like that.

[Seth Shadows]

Publicity stunt? maybe? what's the point in this article?

Ace5gt wrote:

How can UG post such a headline that invites flaming, then ban people for doing so.

Because we're cool like that.

[WarwickFunk]

Is it me or is fall out boy the flock of seagulls of the 00's. There really is no musical talent and they focus mostly on how their hair looks and sharing a wardrobe with their sisters. Haha and i wonder if ashlee lip syncs in bed too.

[ChucklesMginty]

Um... Well my bassist is pretty wierd, but Fallout Boy are crap so I'm not really bothered

jammyninja wrote:

Why the hell does UG post stuff like this and then moderators moan when there's loads of flaming? Seems pretty moronic to me.

Think of it as placing a shot of liquor in front of a recovering alcoholic. It's a test of will. You can think a headline is funny without posting completely moronic comments. I'm not speaking of you personally, of course, but there it is.

[MustangMatt]

I don't care if he's gay/bisexual or whatever...I just want him to disappear and never come back. He drags in more negative publicity for that band than actually doing something positive.

[TheSoupDragon]

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with what he says.
And again, it's not his fault it's posted on here.
Plus I'm 95% sure this would only be a small part of an interview, so it's not his fault here it;s made into major news.

And as for the 'wearing girls clothes' I'm sure most of the people flaming him dont have a problem with it, it's just cool to bash Pete because he has young fans. Again, not his fault.

Also I hope people are being ironic when they're insulting this anti-homophobic article by saying it's gay.

But yeah.
This really shouldn't be here.

[dgme92]

Draken wrote:

That was pointless drivel i mean...seriously how desperate for attention is he?

+876249

[thadedan(CFH)]

i agree with seth shadows.

i really wish this guy would stop flaunting himself like some media ***** and concentrate on the music.

[SeanHart213]

why was this on the main page of ultimate-guitar.com???

this world is ending i swear.

[les.is.more]

I enjoy how he "constantly wants to be fighting everybody off" yet he is one of the biggest sell out bands there are... i don't get it, if he wants to fight everyone off why doesn't he do something really shocking like buy a little girls dead body like Manson did.

[Punkismygod]

honest dude

[food&liquor]

jammyninja wrote:

Why the hell does UG post stuff like this and then moderators moan when there's loads of flaming? Seems pretty moronic to me.

Mods dont have anything to do with the news, UGers send them in. Pretty much all they do is write 'checked' with a cool red 'm' next to their name.



And yeah I agree with everyone who says he needs to improve on his bass skills; if he has any at all.

[uncballer11]

umm he doesnt have to wish to be gay. he just proved he is.

[aguynamedlarry]

Does anybody care? I mean everything he does is for attention from screaming, hormone-pumping, 12 year old girls.

[Jimbleton]

wtf! i think that ashlee simpson should now prepare herself for a big surprise very soon!

[MX4Life]

If I was afraid of gay people, (homophobic) why the **** would I make out with other men?

[CrazyPigeon]

I didn't realise Fall Out Boy was just a giant gay orgy fest... Makes me hate them even more to be honest.

[Do Re Mi]

He's such a douche bag...

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

Being gay isn't about being in the minority. It's about being who you are.

It's guys like him that make people think being gay is just a statement or just doing it to get attention, which is completely wrong.

[sowhat360]

i had no idea who this assclown was when i clicked on the article....its very fitting that he's in that band....by the way, art isnt something that anybody can do, this is flat out retarded....were chris cross being artistic by wearing the close backwards in the early 90's...no they were being retarded

[Inahrima]

SURFraptor7 wrote:

what a fag

Shhh! He wants you to call him that now.

[Mojo89]

i think some one at UG is posting these articles just for the replies they get i really do. This is jsut as good as when My chemical Romance called emo a pile of shit. I agree with the being gay as a statement comment its dumb. "Man im such a ****in rebel you know what im guna do! go make out with some dudes!" man, what a hard ass my oh my.

[freakypop]

ever heard of the closet?

[thedarkblues06]

Because of that comment, Dirk Gently is officially the coolest mod on UG lol!

[iamthelaw867]

While this is no surprise, it is hilarious to hear it said online for all to see. Instead of trying to get attention, he should practice not being a god-awful bass player.

[kmchipower]

this is why hes such a poser...he wants to be something and he starts dressing and acting like it even though hes not.

just like how he wants to be a rocker, but hes not, but he tries to act like one.

oh and pete, don't worry...you ARE gay in my book

[thedarkblues06]

WarwickFunk wrote:

Haha and i wonder if ashlee lip syncs in bed too.

I smell a rival quote of the year.....

[smileyface]

Wow, that was angrier than usual. The severe decline of "punk music" must be getting to me.

Maybe you should seek out good punk bands then. What you meant to say was, "The severe decline of "punk music" that is on the radio is really getting to me." And I really hope you weren't referring to Fall Out Boy as a "punk" band

[LynchMobster]

Now people cant tell me not to call Fall Out Boy gay. I now have every right to.

[guitarwhiz234]

God i hate FOB so god dam much they are the greatest example of shit right up ther with GC and sum 41 god dam these ppl are terrible. Pete Wentz is a huge duesch bag

[deafening]

+1 for the title

[SabbathBeatles]

well pete, anything you wish, you can achieve

[italyjerry]

androgyny and gender bending and incredibly arty things to do, just look at bowie, raw power-era iggy pop, lou reed, marc bolan, prince, mick jagger, etc.

wentz is just the wrong guy to do it and is doing it the completely wrong way. he doesnt seem to be trying to tear down social and political traditions, he just seems like he likes looking girly. nothing wrong with that, his choice and all, but when someone like bowie did it, he was tearing down the accepted gender roles, and also pushing the envelope musically. wentz is doing neither.

[MAYNARD]

Why is he wastin a wish on somethin he already has?

I dunno what this guy is talkin about. Fallout Boy aren't art, so this douche isnt an artist.

[DuffMcKagan7179]

PAsistem wrote:

by that logic, i could say "hey buddy, you drink kool aid....that makes you black, just thought i'd let you know"

oh and the reason UG posts articles like this is because, believe it or not, not everyone who goes on this site listens to nothing but Metallica and Pantera. some people, not me personally, who go on here like Fall Out Boy and theyre probably sick of seeing another article about AC ****ing DC

At least Pantera and Metallica know that when one guitarist plays a chord, guess what? The bassist doesn't HAVE to play the root note on an eighth-note rhythm. And all of this shit about emo bands? They're the next wave of Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. And Wentz is just like fricking Britney Spears, trying desparately to garner more attention when he's clearly past his time.

[CasanovaBass]

Lydian_Mode wrote:

Seriously, go OD or something like that.

You know, i think i agree. If he wants to attract attention, he should stop using someone else's real life feelings and fake his own suicidal ones. He could find a use for that bass of his and hang from it. That's what him and his vain, vain band are doing to people's culture. Beginning of the end, for rock, my friends.

[Gregoric]

TJ1991 wrote:

Now tell me THAT isnt pure attention seeking. just like everything he's done for the last few years.

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

As if he's not already fighting everybody off? His own fault entirely, he should shut up.

wentz doesn't fight mnakind off, he beats them off

[Vai_Rulez]

Hmm well in my opinion FOB sucks and Pete is a prick who needs to put down the bass and become a fluffer for gay porn because that's where he belongs. I have nothing agaisnt gay people but I hate FOB and Pete is just a little girl who wants attention because he has finally come to the conclusion that his band sucks.

[kinghate69]

he's not gay?????

[kinghate69]

if cliff burton was still alive he would kick this pansie's ass

[P-Bass Pirate]

best. headline. EVER.

[Covet]

GeekStinkBreath wrote:

I'm with him on challenging homophobia, because homophobia is just dumb. However, I'm not so sure him doing those things really does anything, because it's so expected of him and scene culture.

+1. I hate homophobia, but this what Wentz is doing isn't really a good way to combat it...

[kinghate69]

This kinda thing just makes you wish Pantera was still around....sigh

[pouyannassiri]

maybe he should focus on the things hes not good at like MUSIC! marilyn manson and david bowie have something that this douch dosent and thats talent. and he keeps complaining about how he wants to be in the minority. if u wanna be in the minority then stop wearing women's jeans and making out with guys. do it in private not infron of cameras!!!

[HISOTRA]

He is already pretty gay.

[Constantine]

..... Hahahahaha.....

Almost as if he thinks that being gay is all fun and games.....

Bowie wasn't gay. Bowie was Androgynous. What's more, is that Bowie could pull it off.

This dumbass just cuts his hair and styles it stupidly, and makes retarded statements.

[METALHEAD 91zb]

Wishes? Him and the rest of his ****in' band ARE queers!

[mrmrcactus]

Vai_Rulez wrote:

Hmm well in my opinion FOB sucks and Pete is a prick who needs to put down the bass and become a fluffer for gay porn because that's where he belongs. I have nothing agaisnt gay people but I hate FOB and Pete is just a little girl who wants attention because he has finally come to the conclusion that his band sucks.

ha, exactly what i was thinking

[rodgab3]

so, how is this really considered news?

[Geo.~]

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay..."

Pete Wentz.

"IF YOU THINK YOU ARE GAY THEN YOU ARE GAY."

Carlos Mencia.

Thats why I think Pete Wentz is GAY.~

[TheAngryMob875]

TristanVigar wrote:

Hey, anybody else kind of offended he is comparing himself to David Bowie and Marilyn Manson? They are both amazing in their respective genre. He is.. well, not. And his BS speech about Gender bending? He is just a dork in his sisters pants. You want to see gender bending done properly, look at Dee Snyder.

Hah. Pete Wentz is a Queermo.

Dee Snyder? i get the people saying he shouldnt compare himself to david bowie and marilyn manson. but dee snydyer? are you serious? Even fall out boy is better then dee snyder. I mean my god. Dee Snyder? Really. No one else comes to mind. None of the other glamour hairspray 80s metal bands? you had to pick twisted sister. wow. u might be gayer then pete.

Constantine wrote:

..... Hahahahaha.....

Almost as if he thinks that being gay is all fun and games.....

Bowie wasn't gay. Bowie was Androgynous. What's more, is that Bowie could pull it off.

This dumbass just cuts his hair and styles it stupidly, and makes retarded statements.

lol diddo

[rockr09]

I thought he was gay?

This is kinda stupid, making out with someone of the same sex to "fight" homophobia.

[NoiseBox]

I don't care what he says. His band is still gay.

[Arthur Curry]

THIS IS NOT NEWS. THIS IS AN OFFHANDED STATEMENT ONCE AGAIN BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION BY THE PSEUDO-WRITERS AT UG.

[Monolith295]

he can obviously play if hes in fall out boy

wrong. all he does is spin in circles on the stage like a retarded preschooler. being in fallout boy just means 12 year old girls think he's hot. and what Pete himself said. not even touchin that, it's waaaaay too easy

[South-of-Heaven]

Phail.

I agree NoiseBox and Arthur Curry.

[zoastev]

this is why i listen to Metal
Metal is for men, REAL men, that don't wear sissy eyeliner, but Ozzy is an exception
Fall Out Boy is an ok band, not something i'd listen to everyday

[Longshanks]

If you make out with other guys, you are gay.

[Pukka-VCU]

Gregoric wrote:
wentz doesn't fight mnakind off, he beats them off

I think this might beat those previous two quotes of the year. This thread is comedy gold.

[Gregoric]

bending gender and bending sexuality are two completly different things aren't they?

[Pukka-VCU]

TheAngryMob875 wrote:

TristanVigar wrote:

Hey, anybody else kind of offended he is comparing himself to David Bowie and Marilyn Manson? They are both amazing in their respective genre. He is.. well, not. And his BS speech about Gender bending? He is just a dork in his sisters pants. You want to see gender bending done properly, look at Dee Snyder.

Hah. Pete Wentz is a Queermo.

Dee Snyder? i get the people saying he shouldnt compare himself to david bowie and marilyn manson. but dee snydyer? are you serious? Even fall out boy is better then dee snyder. I mean my god. Dee Snyder? Really. No one else comes to mind. None of the other glamour hairspray 80s metal bands? you had to pick twisted sister. wow. u might be gayer then pete.

If you were older than 14 you might actually have a clue who Dee Snider is/was. Take a couple hours out of your life to watch "Metal: A Headbangers Journey" and educate yourself.

[DarkSonata]

I still think he just wants to lick a love pump

[AdamWest123]

That is the most hilarious title EVER!!!

[dovic]

This is trash, not news. Who the hell cares about this fag?

[SikkiNixx]

[quote]italyjerry wrote:

androgyny and gender bending and incredibly arty things to do, just look at bowie, raw power-era iggy pop, lou reed, marc bolan, prince, mick jagger, etc.

Prince, gender bending? Do you not realise how many women he has slept with?

[ANTHRAX†]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha .

[tdiz42008]

SikkiNixx wrote:

[quote]italyjerry wrote:

androgyny and gender bending and incredibly arty things to do, just look at bowie, raw power-era iggy pop, lou reed, marc bolan, prince, mick jagger, etc.

Prince, gender bending? Do you not realise how many women he has slept with?

in no ways shape or form does that not mean he wasnt gender bending. the entire hair metal thing gender bended and slept with thousands of girls.

[LedBeatlesgtrst]

Maybe if he was a real professional musician and could PLAY his instrument instead of just clonking around on it people would have more respect for him...but no....he flat out sucks in maybe more than one way

[riceranger12345]

not surprised....

[Beanie_Ben]

to be fair, id like to get in ashley simpsons jeans

[Scourge441]

"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable," he said.

Doesn't he do that with his god-awful music?

[seeing_red]

the vocalist from this band is pretty good.

[Guitarfreak777]

To All Mods!!!!!

Please Enough With The Pete Wentz News!

I've been reading this website for music news for a few years even though I haven't been a memember for that long. When I see headlines like this, it just saddens me. I can guarantee that NO ONE here cares about if the bassist from FOB (Which the majority of people hate here anyway) is gay or not.

Even if you don't listen to me, this DOES NOT deserve to be on UG's front page, I just lost a lot of respect for UG. News is supposed to be informative not a waste of my damn time.

[Insomnia57]

...damn....thats just weird. I could care less about the girlpants and the eyeliner but making out with your bandmates.....what the ***k.

[nightrain28]

Wow...this place would be called "anti-guitar.com" for posting such stupid, unmusical and irrelevant shit.

[dale-banez]

haha, 17 comments removed....


this truly made my day

[ready2breakdown]

o...k...

Lame article, lame excuse. And I work with LGBTQ youth, so whatever.

Can't give us something music related huh?

[grungeisdead312]

LMAO....i thought he WAS gay

[Guitar_Jester]

Making out with guys doesn't mean you are gay.
He could be bi-sexual?

Anyway, I don't hate him.

[grungeisdead312]

zoastev wrote:

this is why i listen to Metal
Metal is for men, REAL men, that don't wear sissy eyeliner, but Ozzy is an exception
Fall Out Boy is an ok band, not something i'd listen to everyday

and whoaa so contradictory...
(sorry for two posts)

[thycrusader]

first off i dont like fall out boy, and i despise Pete's bass playing, but it seems to me that this article is just another excuse to flame Pete. The Pete wentz jokes are older than the icy hot jokes, lets grow up and move on.

[droog4life]

ok i didnt read all the posts, but as for the "being a minority" and "going against the norm" shit he's saying... i'm in a punk band, i live the punk lifestyle, i believe in pissing off as many people as possible... doing what he said isnt being rebellious, he's gonna be walking out of hollister someday and beat curb stomped by fags because theyre sick of him standing up for them lol

[JimiOwnsYou21]

i don't like fall out boy, i hate this guy especially, and his music isn't art. it's just straight shit.

and using the gay card to get attention? sounds kinda low to me

[thedarkblues06]

Scourge441 wrote:

"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable," he said.
Doesn't he do that with his god-awful music?

So many epic win quotes.

Pukka-VCU wrote:

Gregoric wrote:
wentz doesn't fight mnakind off, he beats them off

I think this might beat those previous two quotes of the year. This thread is comedy gold.

Another golden win. This is a bookmarked site. I'm laughing my ass off, at Pete Wentz and the wise guys here. Lol, keep it up!

[Something_Vague]

Lord...

[DANZIG767]

he doesnt have to try very hard cuz he's pretty gay

[ConfusedBirdman]

Sorry, by default, that makes you gay, and his bandmates gay. Which makes Fall Out Boy gay. End of story. Good reporting once again UG. You gave us old news. Fall Out Boy is gay, UG is always on top of things.

[Ewalker21]

I think the only thing standing between him and his gayness is that closet door. What a tool box. If he's making out with all of his male bandmates wouldn't they all be fags? Remind me never to see that show.

[team_seagull]

"...constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

perhaps he meant to say "beating" instead of "fighting"?

[wizking]

team_seagull wrote:

"...constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

perhaps he meant to say "beating" instead of "fighting"?

the answer is yes.
the question is have we known all along.

[thedarkblues06]

itchy guitar wrote:

i hate gay peaple they all need to burn in hell

fall out boy too

Say all you want about Pete Wentz and his acting like a whiny kid, but leave out the whole "gays are bad they need 2 burn in hell" crap. Personally, if I was gay, I would take offense to what Pete is doing, he is using homosexuality as a tool for attention, because he gave up on other things.

Don't worry Pete, you have our attention, as a simple bassist.

[PJplaysguitar]

thedarkblues06 wrote:

Scourge441 wrote:

"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable," he said.
Doesn't he do that with his god-awful music?


So many epic win quotes.Pukka-VCU wrote:

Gregoric wrote:
wentz doesn't fight mnakind off, he beats them off

I think this might beat those previous two quotes of the year. This thread is comedy gold.


Another golden win. This is a bookmarked site. I'm laughing my ass off, at Pete Wentz and the wise guys here. Lol, keep it up!

Dude I totally agree. This has to be the THREAD of the year. So much controversy....even though everyone's pretty much saying one of two things....

1. "Fall out boy sucks!!!" (true dat)
2. "Pete wentz is gay and stucks at bass" (also true dat)

+1

[shuriken]

slow news day at UG...again

[carlos_t]

dude ur just a faget who's just trying to be straight.....
este vato kissing his band members.....WTF??

[xmurderoticax]

you gotta be ****in kidding.

[Battery Chicken]

Wentz is a f*ckwit, no two ways about it. Always has been always will be.

[joey100]

well im sad this even made news. Common knowledge he's a closet wanna be fag so he can be different and write shyte songs about how a homophobic society rejected. I wouldnt normally wish this upon any one but seriously, some lynch him

[dantheman123]

MyNameBeMikal wrote:

"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable". I agree with that entirely, but maybe he should learn to play bass so he can fit in with that whole "art" thing. Plus I think the only thing he does is make people feel uncomfortable. The guyliner, the girl pants, the gender bending, and complete lack of attention toward what is more important than that, the actual music. So maybe he isn't as horrid as I credited him as, but I still can't stand him.

+1 i'm glad someone smart was able to be the first poster before all the 8 year olds came on.

[whitebluesboy]

How is this old news?

[HexaDakota]

This is General Music News?

Wow UG...congratulations. You've officially turned into Teen Vogue.

[fade_to_black18]

he wears girl pants.... "gay"liner.... and hes... not? gay? hes dating ashlee simpson for christ sake...he might as well be dating a man thats so gay....

[Ingsoc]

This man is not a musician. Why is he on my screen.

[J.Priest]

Pete Wentz = Stupid.

[soul_power]

So being gay is now art? What is the world coming to?

[ghoulsnightout]

so it appears that most people held off..so i guess i might as well go for it.....

uhhh so you mean to tell me that pete....hasnt been gay all along?

[StenTheAwesome]

Gah emo is so...gay.

[Mr. Altoid]

I'm pretty sure he is trying to say what Kurt Cobain already has; which is: "I'm not gay, but I wish I was to piss of the homophobes." Or something along those lines...

[tsk84eva]

this dude needs to smoke himself

[werty22]

Putting this on the front page and giving it this title is just asking for flaming.

No pun intended.

[metalmilitia90]

joey100 :
well im sad this even made news. Common knowledge he's a closet wanna be fag so he can be different and write shyte songs about how a homophobic society rejected. I wouldnt normally wish this upon any one but seriously, some lynch him

+1

[jpgr1987]

What a pointless way to promote yourself, but if he wants to be in womens magazines then so be it.

Tomorrow Pete Wentz in Pick Me Up and Hello magazine.

[sassafras roots]

and ultimate guitar posted this why....?

[metalmilitia90]

o god just looking at his picture in the article makes me want to kick his ass
he also has no right to compare himself to any rocker, because he isn't one he is nothing but a f**king emo who does all this stuff so fat emo 12-14 year old girls buy his albums

traxishold :
Lets review the facts
1 makes out with dudes
2 wears womens jeans
3 puts eyeliner on
it might just be me but i dont think that falls in the straight category.
If your still not sure ask yourself would Phil Anselmo do any of the three

you are 100% correct because Phil is a man, and a real rocker.

[sideoftheham420]

Mr. Altoid wrote:

I'm pretty sure he is trying to say what Kurt Cobain already has; which is: "I'm not gay, but I wish I was to piss of the homophobes." Or something along those lines...

no, just no....

[agluhcsp]

Holding it in... not... going... to... make... joke...

[SL!!!]

ereprac05 wrote:

okay..I think you guys are confusing 2 points...There is a major difference b/w being homophobic, and just not liking it because of other reasons...Homophobic is the extreme, which only categorizes about 2% of the population. People are talking like gays are oppressed and bashed daily, when actually most people welcome them, for whatever reason...I personally, do not agree with it. But Im not a homophobic person.

Pete Wentz is just pissed cuz he's not getting all the media attention that other EMO bands are...He is a tool, and always will be a tool. He actually thinks that him doing this makes him stand out from the crowd, when everything he is doing has been done time after time after time throughout music history....When you openly admit, "I wish I was gay" or "I wear womens jeans and wear eyeliner.." Thats a good sign that you need to rethink your life.

You're a fool. Gays do get bashed everyday. People throw around the word fag like nothing. Yeah, of course if you're straight you don't like the gay life style, because your brain does not function that way. Saying you find it to be morally wrong is saying that a mentally handicapped person is morally wrong. Their brain does not function the same. You may not be a homophobe but you are discriminatory. You are biased thinking that if you wear girl jeans or eye liner you should re-evaluate your life. These are stupid gender assignments that have no logical reason to exist other than to further impose the status that men and women have in society, and that is not right. Frankly, the comments about this article are stupid, childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning and UG should just delete this news article all together.

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

wish granted?

[Mr. Altoid]

sideoftheham420 wrote:

Mr. Altoid wrote:

I'm pretty sure he is trying to say what Kurt Cobain already has; which is: "I'm not gay, but I wish I was to piss of the homophobes." Or something along those lines...

no, just no....

No what?

[thegrungyhippie]

...who cares?

all he wants is attention from everything but his music because his music SUCKS!

[NoFX_Fan182]

Despite my hatred towards him, he's actually right. I agree with him. Although it has already been said (almost exactly how he said it too) by Kurt Cobain.

[flydth3bArbr]

I have to say UG..
Whoever posted this and made up that headline just wanted a bunch of FOB bashing

It just ****in stupid

[paddypadman]

Meh, this really doesnt bother me, as long as he is happy really!

And if he makes out with his band members on stage and doesnt like it, it doesnt make him gay...
Does it??

[thedarkblues06]

SL!!! wrote:

ereprac05 wrote:

okay..I think you guys are confusing 2 points...There is a major difference b/w being homophobic, and just not liking it because of other reasons...Homophobic is the extreme, which only categorizes about 2% of the population. People are talking like gays are oppressed and bashed daily, when actually most people welcome them, for whatever reason...I personally, do not agree with it. But Im not a homophobic person.

Pete Wentz is just pissed cuz he's not getting all the media attention that other EMO bands are...He is a tool, and always will be a tool. He actually thinks that him doing this makes him stand out from the crowd, when everything he is doing has been done time after time after time throughout music history....When you openly admit, "I wish I was gay" or "I wear womens jeans and wear eyeliner.." Thats a good sign that you need to rethink your life.You're a fool. Gays do get bashed everyday. People throw around the word fag like nothing. Yeah, of course if you're straight you don't like the gay life style, because your brain does not function that way. Saying you find it to be morally wrong is saying that a mentally handicapped person is morally wrong. Their brain does not function the same. You may not be a homophobe but you are discriminatory. You are biased thinking that if you wear girl jeans or eye liner you should re-evaluate your life. These are stupid gender assignments that have no logical reason to exist other than to further impose the status that men and women have in society, and that is not right. Frankly, the comments about this article are stupid, childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning and UG should just delete this news article all together.

You need to step back and rethink what you just said. Not all of the comments here are childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning, some of them are quite educational. And I would like scientific proof that it's a difference in brain function. You are making a completely unfounded claim on no evidence whatsoever. It's not a difference in brain makeup, it's a difference in how hormones flow, and what hormones flow. If you don't believe me, look it up in a psychology journal. True, some people are just bashing, but you are wrong and biased in the fact that you associated ALL people's comments are hateful and unfounded, when not ALL of them are. Who are you to tell us what is and what isn't? Go away. People who THINK they know what they are talking about are just as irritating as the ones who blatantly DON'T know.

[thedarkblues06]

It isn't a brain function, it's a change in function of how things go THROUGH the brain, NOT the brain ITSELF.

[ayeeleye4ever]

wow, i loved the "stick it to the man comment"... why would you want to be gay if you are straight??? and if he really wants to be gay, then he can be gay!!! he already makes out with guys so... celebrities: wow, thats all i have to say.

[Jeffray85]

Maybe he is gay, and when people catch him ****ing other guys he tells them he's "confronting homophobia" that sounds right to me, but who really gives a damn, the music is watered down teeny bopper bullshit and noting can change that.

[Wags7121]

wow a whole new reason to ****ing hate fall out boy, their bassist is a bitch

[metallik1013]

"Okay, dude, this is like one of three conversations that leads to you being gay."
- Seth Rogen, 40 Year Old virgin

Stepping stones, people, stepping stones.

[mobious128]

sweet jeebus.

[DaveGilmour1189]

well, i do consider ashley simpson as a man so...

[klynch]

i've always said fall out boy is gay. now i have proof they are actually gay!

[rokknrollldude]

theres nothing wrong with being gay its not a choice and its chemicals in the brain and if anyones gay its not my business

[COBHC728]

wait he only WISHES he was gay?

[slap-a-bass]

oh.....god.....i knew that whole band was gay..i knew it~

[Trabo]

If pete wentz was gay then he wouldnt seem like such a ... phil collins (watch south park for reference)

[Redhotchipepper]

i swear the mods put this here to tempt me
its ok i guess Dave navarro and anthony kiedis made out for the warped video

[metal Lover]

Best...Article title...EVER!

[radioplay]

am i the only one who thought it was strange that Wentz was on NPR?

And im not going to flame Wentz or FOB (although i really dont like them) but i must admit that is quite.....strange

[blaze2thekings]

i dont care if hes gay i just know there music sucks IN MY OPINION, and pete wentz doesnt suck....he swallows apparently

[blaze2thekings]

their**

[blaze2thekings]

hes not really saying he wants to be gay (although he is emo and emo is well....gay, but hes talking about how it is to be a minority and fighting your way through things from the bottom up

[xyqdnl]

we can all agree on one thing...Mr. (Ms.?) Wentz's mother should have had an abortion

[cloud041089]

and to think this man fronted a band like this....
i mean, they're not amazing, but yeah

http://www.myspace.com/armangelus

[playmetal5150]

gayest news i've heard all year.. literally

[playmetal5150]

and oh yeah fall out boy sucks

[xorax]

this article title just beat out "Jimmy Page's Finger is Better" for complete awesome mundaneness ^^

[xorax]

also

"he wishes he was gay? he IS gay!!!!11!!1! lolol"

not terribly creative.. try harder, people =P

[blaze2thekings]

DaveGilmour1189 wrote:

well, i do consider ashley simpson as a man so...

word up, i remember when its career ended on SNL, i watched it live.

[sixstringsteve]

i don't really mind if he's gay, but if he came out, i'd see a sea of heartbroken Pete Wentz lovergirls at my school just freaking out, which would be so great, because they annoy me more than Fall Out Boy themselves.

[blaze2thekings]

id rather read about jimmy pages finger

[Merkaba_46&2]

I dunno about all of you guys, but this is being bookmarked so I can see the hilarity of it all, and the people who will be getting banned, lol. Seriously there will be enough flame here to give out to all of the homeless people in the world...and still have enough left over for a second Sun. Lawlz.

You have posted over 10 times...
Why do you waste so much time?
And this:

Not all of the comments here are childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning, some of them are quite educational.

Dumbest quote EVER

[Merkaba_46&2]

Aimed at thedarkblues06

[blaze2thekings]

from the picture id say he uses a flat iron to get those bangs straight, a guy using a flat iron = gay, and for those of you wondering why i know what a flat iron is...i have a girl who straightens her hair. so please dont waste your time and energy to bag on me, lets keep that focus on fall out boy please.

[slashedaxl103]

didn't he come out as bi a week ago, saying that he was attracted by males but wasn't a fan of dicks?

maybe that's why he started dating ashlee after she got her dickjob, err i mean nose job.

Hahahahah ahh thats classic!

[cj878]

Fall out boy has reached a new level.

[hard_as_a__rock]

i dont care if pete wentz is gay or not, but that doesnt change the fact that fall out boy suck now. they've changed, and they're trying to cover it up with their videoclip the take over the breaks over saying blah blah blah everybody changes, that's bullshit, ok, yes people change, but going from punk rock to ****en pop and commercial, only sell-outs do that and it shits me, and they do a weak attempt to make it look ok like in the videoclip when they all throw shit at em and the stupid dog says cmon guys everybody changes, and then everybody's like, oh yeah he's right we're stupid lets go dance to the music we thought was shit but now we like it cos the dog said everybody changes.
gimme a ****en break.

[CrabSoldier X]

im surprised i thought most of you would rip pete a much bigger *******....he'd prolly like it anyway

[thedarkblues06]

Merkaba_46&2 wrote:

Aimed at thedarkblues06

I waste time, because my finals are over. *sigh* Lol. nothing else to do. And what's so dumb about that quote? Some people who posted on here made valid points.

I know I have better things to waste my time on...but some of the shit said in here is really funny.

[Clandestine1]

Jeebus, many of you people need a life. Pete Wentz is not breaking down your doors, strapping you to a chair, forcing you to listen to his moronic chatter and then setting your house on fire on his way out. If he bothers you so much don't click on the article. It seems too simple, but I think you'll find it works.

[thedarkblues06]

blaze2thekings wrote:

from the picture id say he uses a flat iron to get those bangs straight, a guy using a flat iron = gay, and for those of you wondering why i know what a flat iron is...i have a girl who straightens her hair. so please dont waste your time and energy to bag on me, lets keep that focus on fall out boy please.

Eat your own words. Keep it on FOB, and don't even bring up a flat iron. I flat iron my hair, doesn't mean I'm gay, it's just long, and I'd rather it look good. Now if you had made that comment about eyeliner...it would have been more understanding...Some guys who wear makeup AREN'T gay...but you won't catch me dead in makeup.

[thedarkblues06]

Clandestine1 wrote:

Jeebus, many of you people need a life. Pete Wentz is not breaking down your doors, strapping you to a chair, forcing you to listen to his moronic chatter and then setting your house on fire on his way out. If he bothers you so much don't click on the article. It seems too simple, but I think you'll find it works.

And I agree. I'm just here to see the hilarity of the situation. I knew as soon as this article came out it'd be bad lol. But I'm not the only one who has bookmarked it for the comedy, I'm just the only one who posts way too much lol.

[cukd7x-a2-]

whats next, pete wentz wishes he was emo?

[hard_as_a__rock]

i dont care about pete wentz, im not here to say shit about him, but cos this topic came up and it's contents consist of the band FOB, i'd just like to say they suck balls now, they were good before, but now they're just kissing the public's ass with their commercial songs.

[dieinafire]

Denial can sometime's cause even more 'confusion'.
How is this news anyway?

[sum41freak8733]

yupper doodles (gotta love that ) so if its not gay now to make out with gays , how bout ****ing them ? i suppose thats not , hmmm pete wentz should star in the next broke back moutain .....It shall be named , FRONT FIXED VALLEY !

[scarfacesuit]

So if he wants to act like a homosexual, then he should be an actor, not a musician (which is hardly what he is). I'm pretty sure they'd love him for the sequel to Brokeback Mountain...

[Bloodandfire]

HAHAHAHA, I dunno if he's gonna need to wish any longer... i mean, look at him. HE'S A FUCKING FAGGOT IN ONE WAR OR ANOTHER.

[vIsIbleNoIsE]

Clandestine1 wrote:

Jeebus, many of you people need a life. Pete Wentz is not breaking down your doors, strapping you to a chair, forcing you to listen to his moronic chatter and then setting your house on fire on his way out. If he bothers you so much don't click on the article. It seems too simple, but I think you'll find it works.

negative feedback is what makes forums/messageboards so appealing. if you don't want haters, try preschool.

on the article...what the hell?

[wtfisthatadew]

DaveGilmour1189 wrote:

actually, i think we should refer to fallout boy as the new Warrant. Or maybe white lion, i haven't decided.

i totally agree

they are taking something good (punkrock) and making it gay and just for the ladies.

just like def lep, and whitesnake , and bands like that.

good quote my man

[kph155]

Kurt Cobain said this first.

[AlchoholicA]

How is this news?

[ConfusedBirdman]

If your sick of UG reporting "news" that isn't news at all, START A THREAD AT THE FEEDBACK SECTION OF THE FORUMS I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one sick of UG's crap.

['57 les paul]

ummmm...yeah...i know lots a "gender benders" that listen to queer fall out boy....i wonder why there so drawn to the music....wait, no i dont cuz they suck..literally hehehe

[fightrobbert!]

This is what's wrong with music today. Dickballs like this that just say things to be quoted and to be in the news. That's low, Pete. Go learn how to play with your fingers, and write a ****ing bass line.

[bicko19]

Okay, I like FOB, but for the love of christ, shut up Wentz?

I would love to know what his band members think when all these interviews come out.

"F*** it, the bass player is at it again..."

[fightrobbert!]

And the horrible part is, he's laughing all the way to the bank.

[DroptheBomb]

No, hes just gay.

manson didnt make out with dudes[that i knwo of]
and david bowies was gay at one point.

so ya pete wentz is gay.

[fireyqwerty]

this thread has remained surprisingly bare of flaming actually compared to the last news about MCR this is the cleanest article ever. Though I being a bass player hardly consider pete wentz a person let alone a bassist i can kind of barely see his angle but like others have said theres better ways to go about this, and for those of you complaining about UG not reporting "news" this is whats called a human interest article, your newspaper has them, your news station has them, radio has them, and surprise surprise internet news has it too! there interesting for some people so stop whining cause they are everywhere not just here, get over it theres more important things to do with your time and what do you except from a website about bands and music the latest update on the war in Iraq? seriously stop having such a tantrum over it

[trivium1123]

i think that sexual orientation has nothing to do with music. if you like the music thats fine. if you dont like the guy, dont buy the music. but what he does on his free time i dont care. i dont like fallout boy but im not being a little bitch about it.

[mchugh92]

food&liquor wrote:

jammyninja wrote:

Why the hell does UG post stuff like this and then moderators moan when there's loads of flaming? Seems pretty moronic to me.


Mods dont have anything to do with the news, UGers send them in. Pretty much all they do is write 'checked' with a cool red 'm' next to their name.



And yeah I agree with everyone who says he needs to improve on his bass skills; if he has any at all.

well whoever posted this needs a life, but to be honest i think this i just another pathetic attempt for wentz to make "breaking" news, ok last time i checked kissing men and enjoying it and embracin the fact you enjoy it makes you gay (not that theres anythin wrong with that) but hes just in denial about his "rockstar status" and feels he needs to come out with stupid, pointless statements like preachin against homophobia to make himself feel important, and we will never be completely rid of any kind of discrimination, theres people out there that hate blacks, hispanics, homosexuals, and other minorities and theres NOTHING any1 can do about it

[DimeForever]

One question;

Why does anyone care?

This guy's a jackass and loves to be the center of attention by saying off the wall sh1t. If everyone ignores his stupid rants, most likely, he'll shut his mouth.

Cheers!

[grunger549]

first of all... who cares?

secondly... how dare he be compared to david bowie or marilyn manson?

thirdly... kurt cobain made out with krist on live television AND he already pretty much said the exact same thing... like hes gay in spirit.

I would say that Fall out Boy can suck my dock but i guess theyd want to

[grunger549]

oh and "dock" is a mix of dick and cock

[Cowboys9224]

Not many things gayer than making out with another dude.

[Megadeth2011]

If he's making out with his bandmates, then doesn't that make them gay too? FOB is the new Air Supply!

[JanB]

i guess being ashlee simpsons' 'boyfriend' and part of fall out boy would make anyone wish they were gay... that way at least they could justify... u know... being ashlee simpsons' 'boyfriend' and part of fall out boy

[TehLukeh]

that's pretty lame. you don't need to confront homophobia by making out with other dudes. that kind of stuff just pisses me off.

[jonnyrotten45]

kurt Cobain can do what ever the **** he wants first of all, second of all the difference between david bowing, marilyn manson, and him is that they were actually good

[thesicone]

cukd7x-a2- wrote:

whats next, pete wentz wishes he was emo?

omg, this might be another clincher for best quote of the year

and btw, i love this article, funniest shit ive read in a long time, i actually made an account just so i could post on this forum.

[mchugh92]

oh and i forgot to mention wentz cant even strum on the bass properly, he mutes all the other strings except the one hes usin, and he strums all the strings and that technique is only used for certain things (sober by tool is an excellent example), so therefore he cant play bass and we need to face the facts here people, he was only brought into the band cos of his good looks (and i can guarantee hes completely ugly without his make-up) and the fact that hes the "bandleader" and songwriter pisses me off, the other guys seem to be trained at least a little on their instruments, wentz isnt, so therefore hes a "mere mortal who holds a bass and jumps around like a tool" lol, ranting aside fob will be forgotten about in five years time, and some other trend band will take their place and i just pray that their a hell of a lot more original than fob

[mchugh92]

their = theyre, little grammar mistake there lol

[TehLukeh]

hell no he can't play bass. what pop punk, punk, emo, etc bassist could ever play bass anyway? there's a difference between playing bass and playing 1 string guitar on a bass anyway.

[-heartbreaker-]

HAHAHAH FRONT PAGE MATERIAL

thank you, UG!

[karliswilde]

He sucks at playing bass, but his lyrics are pretty sweet.

[thedarkblues06]

I want to take a poll of how many people added quotes from this thread to their sig. Seriously.

[gnfnrs]

**** you punk bands can play bass not this shit this isn't ****ing punk some of the best bassest come from punk listen to some ****ing rancid and tell me ****ing differnt you ****ing fagget

[deterramone]

Don't worry about making out with dudes. The music makes me uncomfortable enough.

[Kakatara]

ima gonna have to call money


money on pete wentz

[Th3Russ1an]

I really don't care about people being gay. As long as they are gay away from me, im totally fine with that.

[Thin Mr. Jones]

You're telling me that a guy who wears girls' jeans and walks around in eyeliner wishes he was gay?
NO FREAKING WAY!!!!

[MattTheArsonist]

There he goes again, begging for attention...

[psilocyndreams2]

yo he makes out with his band mates on stage? that' some weird shit. you don't have to wish you were gay to be gay. and i doubt fall out boy's fanbase would care is he was gay anyways... they would just be sad that they would never have a chance with him, though they never did.

[cooljew]

when girls experiment it's awesome, when dudes make out it's just straight gay.

[thedarkblues06]

cooljew wrote:

when girls experiment it's awesome, when dudes make out it's just straight gay.

That's very gender biased. I personally don't believe in the gay thing, that INCLUDES lesbians. The hormones in girls, as well as how their brains are wired, it makes it more understandable as to why they would do such things, because they are very prone to attaching themselves.

Don't want to start a war, but the fact that that is gender-biased is irritating.

[Godsmack_IV]

I've got nothing against homosexuals but I HATE METROSEXUALS!!!

jk

but he makes out with the other bandmembers? that's pretty gay.

[SL!!!]

thedarkblues06 wrote:

SL!!! wrote:

ereprac05 wrote:

okay..I think you guys are confusing 2 points...There is a major difference b/w being homophobic, and just not liking it because of other reasons...Homophobic is the extreme, which only categorizes about 2% of the population. People are talking like gays are oppressed and bashed daily, when actually most people welcome them, for whatever reason...I personally, do not agree with it. But Im not a homophobic person.

Pete Wentz is just pissed cuz he's not getting all the media attention that other EMO bands are...He is a tool, and always will be a tool. He actually thinks that him doing this makes him stand out from the crowd, when everything he is doing has been done time after time after time throughout music history....When you openly admit, "I wish I was gay" or "I wear womens jeans and wear eyeliner.." Thats a good sign that you need to rethink your life.You're a fool. Gays do get bashed everyday. People throw around the word fag like nothing. Yeah, of course if you're straight you don't like the gay life style, because your brain does not function that way. Saying you find it to be morally wrong is saying that a mentally handicapped person is morally wrong. Their brain does not function the same. You may not be a homophobe but you are discriminatory. You are biased thinking that if you wear girl jeans or eye liner you should re-evaluate your life. These are stupid gender assignments that have no logical reason to exist other than to further impose the status that men and women have in society, and that is not right. Frankly, the comments about this article are stupid, childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning and UG should just delete this news article all together.

You need to step back and rethink what you just said. Not all of the comments here are childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning, some of them are quite educational. And I would like scientific proof that it's a difference in brain function. You are making a completely unfounded claim on no evidence whatsoever. It's not a difference in brain makeup, it's a difference in how hormones flow, and what hormones flow. If you don't believe me, look it up in a psychology journal. True, some people are just bashing, but you are wrong and biased in the fact that you associated ALL people's comments are hateful and unfounded, when not ALL of them are. Who are you to tell us what is and what isn't? Go away. People who THINK they know what they are talking about are just as irritating as the ones who blatantly DON'T know.

Hormones are controlled by your brain. The portion of the brain that controls that is smaller and similar in size to that of a woman's in gay men. I know because i ****ing wrote a paper on it. And yeah, most of the comments here are gay bashing, they consist "what a fag" and "he's gay"

[SL!!!]

I would give you the reference to that research, but i can't because my paper is at home and i'm at college, but if you want to contact me about it later like next week i can have it and email it to you or something.

[kryzay311]

I can't take anyone whose signature guitar is a squire seriously

[wiggo17]

just another attention seeking musician, focusing on image rather than music...

****ing grow up pete!

[wiggo17]

kryzay311 wrote:

I can't take anyone whose signature guitar is a squire seriously

so true lol

[Kurt Morgan]

pete a make a joke?

[wiggo17]

doubt it

[phalliccymbals]

Wouldn't expect any better from a "band" like this. Typical attention seeking behavior, I wonder which genius in the record label's marketing department thought this one up.

[clay pots]

PurpleFlame wrote:

You know, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, and Metallica have areadly did this, and was actually geninue about it.. Pete not only is seeking attention, but is basically doing what others have done. Teachinally hes a conformist. A poser and a Idiot.

QFT

[Nargenfargen]

kryzay311 wrote:

I can't take anyone whose signature guitar is a squire seriously

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! +1

[thedarkblues06]

Hormones are controlled by your brain. The portion of the brain that controls that is smaller and similar in size to that of a woman's in gay men. I know because i ****ing wrote a paper on it. And yeah, most of the comments here are gay bashing, they consist "what a fag" and "he's gay"

They are controlled by your brain INVOLUNTARILY. I apologize I meant to make this a point. Yes, you are correct, but the fact that it is involuntary renders control out of the question. Once again, I meant to emphasize the voluntariness.

As for most of the comments, you said in your previous statement that

Frankly, the comments about this article are stupid, childish, homophobic, un-informed, and generally demeaning and UG should just delete this news article all together.

I MERELY said that SOME of them are eductional. Not that I think you are calling me out on it, I just wanted to remind you.

[thedarkblues06]

Nargenfargen wrote:

kryzay311 wrote:

I can't take anyone whose signature guitar is a squire seriously

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! +1

OMG MORE QUOTES OF THE YEAR! LOL!

[seeing_red]

gnfnrs wrote:

**** you punk bands can play bass not this shit this isn't ****ing punk some of the best bassest come from punk listen to some ****ing rancid and tell me ****ing differnt you ****ing fagget

oh yes because rancid is just the epitomy of punk aren't they

[jonnyrotten45]

pete wentz wishing he was gay is like the ocean being blue, every knows, nobody cares

[Aminos]

no news here

[SlashNX]

so basically he saying by acting gay he wishes to make people feel uncomfortable because it is an "art" .... therefore isnt he promoting homophobia rather than confronting it???

[wolfgang102]

wow.. so the guy is in the closet?
amazing

[zoso rld]

jpast wrote:

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)

honestly the funniest thing i have ever read. personally I already thought he was gay. he actions come off as a bit "thpecial" to me.

[thedarkblues06]

zoso rld wrote:

jpast wrote:

He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended) honestly the funniest thing i have ever read. personally I already thought he was gay. he actions come off as a bit "thpecial" to me.

I didn't get that until I read it the second time. Then I lol'd. Hard.

[ihaterap69]

thilly pete...

[Strato87]

this is just plain dumb. first yes i hate him but y would u make out with ur bandmates wen u can have millions of chicks wanting to make out with u. come one man. besides everyone knew he was gay.

[spitfire6860]

i thought he was...

["Tele" Steve]

Is he the singer too? I mean, I've never heard of a bassist in a band getting as much attention as he does unless he's also the singer.

[clockwise86]

Pete Wents needs to quit making a fuss out of everything. I don't have a problem with him making out with guys, but honestly nobody needs to know. Craving attention shows weakness. I like Fall Out Boy to a certain degree, but Pete Wentz is starting to get on my nerves. Wear your make up, girl pants and kiss guys all you want, just please shut up about it.

[adamdrulz]

"Tele" Steve wrote:

Is he the singer too? I mean, I've never heard of a bassist in a band getting as much attention as he does unless he's also the singer.

Gene Simmons, Flea, ring any bells
Pete wentz, oh god,

[7stringuzr]

at least he isn't "bi"

[sammi-ellen]

i read the real article, this is what it actually said:
""There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be flogging everybody off."

[7stringuzr]

Ace5gt wrote:

How can UG post such a headline that invites flaming, then ban people for doing so.

NO

[Tedward]

I feel bad for the guy with the antlers.

[Tedward]

Tedward wrote:

I feel bad for the guy with the antlers.

oh shit wait a minute...

Checked.

[Red Death]

lol what's sad is that he's considered a "rockstar" by mainstream society. what's even worse is that he's also considered a musician. i absolutely despise bassists who sit around, do nothing, and go dooooo dooooo dooooo on the same freaking note over and over. no talent whatsoever. it's truly pathetic, the music, if you can call it that, that is gaining such attention in our generation. i am truly ashamed to live on the same planet as him. if you want a REAL bassist, how about cliff burton and billy sheehan. now THAT'S talent. *sigh* FOB is so outrageously emo that it hurts. and as for the gayness...wow...just...wow...

[thedarkblues06]

Pete Wentz has enough money, he should just pay Victor Wooten to play the bass for him lol.

[zero27]

thedarkblues06... something about you annoys me... btw this is dumb, why does this article even matter?

[algemar]

"and often makes out with his male bandmates on stage."

i was not aware of this, and im not happy i am.

Its kinda like when you found out about 2girls 1 cup...

[KKING911]

Do Re Mi wrote:

He's such a douche bag...

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

Being gay isn't about being in the minority. It's about being who you are.

It's guys like him that make people think being gay is just a statement or just doing it to get attention, which is completely wrong.

+1
Besides, he just wants attention, wasn't there something about him last week?

[zombie_monster]

KKING911 wrote:

Do Re Mi wrote:

He's such a douche bag...

"There's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off."

Being gay isn't about being in the minority. It's about being who you are.

It's guys like him that make people think being gay is just a statement or just doing it to get attention, which is completely wrong.
+1
Besides, he just wants attention, wasn't there something about him last week?

+10

Attention *****...

[theused101]

whatevetr i guess

rockstars kiss other dudes.
its pretty much a known fact

[MetalStorm4786]

adamdrulz wrote:

"Tele" Steve wrote:

Is he the singer too? I mean, I've never heard of a bassist in a band getting as much attention as he does unless he's also the singer.

Gene Simmons, Flea, ring any bells
Pete wentz, oh god,

they aren't the lead singers though, better examples would be Sting or Tom Araya

If he want's to be gay...then why doesn't he just be gay? Why aren't we reporting the real news, didn't you all hear?! Jenna Bush called her dad during 'Ellen'.....OMG!

[reverseblade101]

fall out boy isn't that bad but im not really a fan of wentz. i honestly find him to be annoying on some occasions, but the guy does make sense. i have friends who are gay and bi and i have nothing against it. it is kinda sad that people still are afraid of homesexuality and shit like that. and making out with his bandmates doesn't make him gay. it makes him confortable with his sexuality and that's fine in my book.

[MetalStorm4786]

nedavis wrote:

Hey.. *****, NOBODY wants to be in the minority. Trust me. It sucks.

Now with that said... I always thought Fall Out Boy was gay. Hell now they even think so.

Yea, idk what he consider's the 'minority'. I guess if you're part of the pop/rock scene or are in a band and have tons of money, then your in the minority now. I'll go ask my buddy in the projects if being in the minority is as great as it sounds. I might have to get me a slice of that.

[smileyface]

This isn't news. This website seeks out some little quote from some puny publication with no cultural importance just so everyone can spend all day on this site whining about Fall Out BOy. It's good for business. Stop wasting time and go focus on something worthwhile and productive. There's like a record of posts on here, just because Fallout boy sucks. No shocker. Pete Wentz is merely playing to his elementary pre-pubescent boys audience, who are unlikely to realize that he is not being original, but merely rehashing the ethos of rock's great anti-conformist countercultural figures(a la Lou Reed, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Michael Stipe, to name a few). He doesn't have to mean what he is saying if there is a microphone in his face, as long as it sounds cool at the time. Of course it doesn't, and ultimatley backfires, because he doesn't realize how obiously calculated, lame and pathetic he is to anyone with half a brain. Basically, you are all (including me if I'm here) being sucked into exactly what UG wants, which they obviously can't get by posting articles that are actually musically related. Very lame, very lame.

[TheNERD250]

stanleybach wrote:

I really don't think being gay or anything like that really makes people as uncomfortable as it once did.

to anyone 20 and under, it's okay. But anyone older than that might be uncomfortable around gay people

[RedAsterix]

These are some of the dumbest statements i've ever heard.


But goddamn we've given it a lot of attention. I think you all secretly love fallout boy and wish you could makeout with your friends. Then you would really be artistic.
We oughta be ashamed of ourselves just for giving this any attention. I know i am.

And i hope you enjoy the absurdity of the makeout comment

[p o e]

that was a long scroll down to the comment thingy..

wow.. he's so.. wow.. lmfao
he makes wannabe seem.. weak
and yes.. i agree with whoever said that if i was dating Ashly Simpson id go gay too

and wtf? he sounds like the homophobic one 'im not gay! im wearing my sisters pants and makeup, and i stole her boyfriend too but im not GAY!!'

["Tele" Steve]

adamdrulz wrote:

"Tele" Steve wrote:

Is he the singer too? I mean, I've never heard of a bassist in a band getting as much attention as he does unless he's also the singer.
Gene Simmons, Flea, ring any bells
Pete wentz, oh god,

Okay, I guess there are some acceptions but people still know who the other people are in Kiss and RHCP. Fall Out Boy seem like a band that one member gets all the attention, kind of like Limp Bizkit...although that was a couple members. In general, the bassist and drummer were overshadowed.

[someloudthunder]

Ingsoc wrote:

This man is not a musician. Why is he on my screen.

Why is he on anyone's screen?

["tear_catcher"]

ok lets get some things straight pete is a good not great bass player i love the music they do and his lyrics i wear girl jeans but no eyeliner i understand the whole shock value of his actions and i see nothing wrong with it

[big-red]

these MISLEADING headlines are starting to piss me off

[thesicone]

ok. if ur eyes are blood shot, ur reactions are slow, and u smell like weed- everyone knows ur a pot smoker. if u wear women's clothing, wear makeup, and make out with other dudes, ur obviously a butt-pirate. why doesnt he just come out of his fabulous closet and embrace his love for penis'?

lol...what a dusche

[JoNnHannah]

hilarious tagline.

[diablo_man]

what no one has thought of is, just how do his bandmates feel about him making out with them on stage? either they are also "gay", or they are thinking "damn, why didnt we read the small print in this guy's contract??"

[linkinwayne]

diablo_man wrote:

what no one has thought of is, just how do his bandmates feel about him making out with them on stage? either they are also "gay", or they are thinking "damn, why didnt we read the small print in this guy's contract??"

+1 to that. The headline of this was great though.

[adslam3]

bowie and manson rock way more that wentz..it's a fact of life. there's no comparison.

[dann_blood]

Heh, I guess the CC's wish Pete would just shutup.

[Xx_banx]

i thought all the emos made out with each other? i always thought that was part of their scene, you know- playing the bisexual thing. i've seen it at shows, clubs, etc. and i've seen guys take home chicks because of it, its so weird.

[americanmovie23]

too bad he is gay

as gay as they come

**** that band and **** their music and **** him


long live rock

[petrucci_owns86]

WaltDaMan wrote:

he is gay..... End of story..... He was gay before the interview..... and more gay after!

ahahahahahahaha i second that

[fretsonfire74]

you mean he's not?!

[psychedelic60's]

LeZeNkO wrote:

its just all a part of his EMOtions.

haha dude thats great

[RyanMcCartney]

Why has who he kisses got anything to do with the music?

The article is just UG giving you people who dislike Pete/FOB something more to feed off.

It seems to be just jealousy from you lot... and at the end of the day, its more publicity for FOB, so its Win-Win for them.

If you don't like him or the band, why bother your arse to comment?

[Doragg]

Nothing wrong with two men making out... Nothings wrong with being gay. Theres something wrong about making crappy music though!!!!!

Just my opinion though.

[food&liquor]

thedarkblues06, you need to get out man, honestly. Go play football outside, go to the bar, visit a cousin, catch some live local bands, work out, hell, even play some fricken Ratchet and Clank! Go, sign out and just stop replying to every comment you think is amusing! GET A LIFE

[Lumeister]

I only scanned a few comments. How many people have stuck up for him? Or is him being gay more erotic now?

[emo=Fights=yay]

for all the talk of flaming there isnt all that much.. so out of deep hatred for pete i leave the next comment.

[browar]

Nice idea for demotivational poster.
When being bassist of Fall Out Boy isn't enough

[emo=Fights=yay]

Dear pete you are a gay ****head who cant play bass for shit youre utterly ununique style and trashy style sucks dick. Your'e a shit ass performer with no ****ing talent and i wish you would go die in a pit filled with your own faecus. I might be emo but i can actually play my instrument. You make out with your band members so become an internet gay porn star your propably better at that than bass + youd make more money. If you want to make an art out of making people uncomfortable be like alice cooper or even marilyn manson. But for the love of rock stop being the dipshit that is Pete Wentz.

P.S. im bi and into angry sex come find me.

[emo=Fights=yay]

wow that felt good peace out evryone.

[7_seven_7]

how is this news.


nobody gives a ****.

[7_seven_7]

stop trying to get attention pete just cos your band is so shit. either bring out a decent album or quit altogether. just for ****s sake stop trying to get people to like you.. you're really trying too hard and it makes you look like a wanker.

[7_seven_7]

smileyface wrote:

This isn't news. This website seeks out some little quote from some puny publication with no cultural importance just so everyone can spend all day on this site whining about Fall Out BOy. It's good for business. Stop wasting time and go focus on something worthwhile and productive. There's like a record of posts on here, just because Fallout boy sucks. No shocker. Pete Wentz is merely playing to his elementary pre-pubescent boys audience, who are unlikely to realize that he is not being original, but merely rehashing the ethos of rock's great anti-conformist countercultural figures(a la Lou Reed, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Michael Stipe, to name a few). He doesn't have to mean what he is saying if there is a microphone in his face, as long as it sounds cool at the time. Of course it doesn't, and ultimatley backfires, because he doesn't realize how obiously calculated, lame and pathetic he is to anyone with half a brain. Basically, you are all (including me if I'm here) being sucked into exactly what UG wants, which they obviously can't get by posting articles that are actually musically related. Very lame, very lame.

this guy knows what he's on about. I agree 100%.

it's NOT news.

[Matt_1213]

gross. hope he enjoys packing fudge.

gross.

[Gsh]

How is Ashlee Simpson his "longtime" girlfriend when she isn't even a longtime human being?
If you "often" make out with someone of the same sex, be it a bandmate or not, you are gay in my book.

[Gsh]

Ultimate-Guitar must feel it's mods are under-worked.

[stl-dizy]

wat a fukin loser i hate fall out boy nd this GAY loser coz thats exactly wat he is!
i wish he would just kill himself coz hes so fukd nd that goes 2 all u emo diks out ther!!!!!

[GEARS_OF_DETH]

welll i really hate this guy first he get a singature SQUIRE and then makes a so-cal sex tape .now hes confused on sexual orinet ...the MUTHERFUCKER IS BI DMAN IT WHATS SO CONFUSING

[shut_up_you_***]

Wow... there's a lot of comments here!

[Mr Montana]

Manson and Bowie LOOK scary.

Although its scary that Pete Wentz can fit his junk into girl pants, it's not that scary in the realm of things.

Manson and Bowie made music too...

[Magero]

stl-dizy wrote:

wat a fukin loser i hate fall out boy nd this GAY loser coz thats exactly wat he is!
i wish he would just kill himself coz hes so fukd nd that goes 2 all u emo diks out ther!!!!!

I dislike Fall Out Boy, but jesus man, learn to type. Also, if you could kill yourself while you're at it, that would be a great boon to humanity.

[nefarity]

405 comments posted, 57 removed

nice

[nefarity]

emo=Fights=yay wrote:

Dear pete you are a gay ****head who cant play bass for shit youre utterly ununique style and trashy style sucks dick. Your'e a shit ass performer with no ****ing talent and i wish you would go die in a pit filled with your own faecus. I might be emo but i can actually play my instrument. You make out with your band members so become an internet gay porn star your propably better at that than bass + youd make more money. If you want to make an art out of making people uncomfortable be like alice cooper or even marilyn manson. But for the love of rock stop being the dipshit that is Pete Wentz.

P.S. im bi and into angry sex come find me.

LOL

[W.h.o.r.EGuitar]

lol is right but wtf never knew about lars and kirk??
funny tho.

[W.h.o.r.EGuitar]

and fallout boys music would benefit alot from some more bass frequency so play better pete

[zerodeck]

damn I wish he'd grow a beard...he's so damn...boyish... (**** did I nearly said 'gay'???)

[mchugh92]

adamdrulz wrote:

"Tele" Steve wrote:

Is he the singer too? I mean, I've never heard of a bassist in a band getting as much attention as he does unless he's also the singer.

Gene Simmons, Flea, ring any bells
Pete wentz, oh god,

[quote]nefarity wrote:

yeah but you dont get articles posted about those guys almost every single day!!!!! fob are just manufactured pop with guitars and rakes of posers tryna be "punk" or "hardcore" and shit like that, i hate how all the REAL innovative bands get no attention (like mr. bungle didnt when they were still together) at all, it just shows how the music industry is nowadays

[silentdob]

Hmmm... I wonder if he would get flamed as much if he played extremely well. Oh and BTW, Im not gonna join in with said flaming because I dont care if someone who plays in a band that I dont like 100% is making life choices or whatever.

[elprimodejesus]

i guess his wish came true

[mchugh92]

stl-dizy wrote:

wat a fukin loser i hate fall out boy nd this GAY loser coz thats exactly wat he is!
i wish he would just kill himself coz hes so fukd nd that goes 2 all u emo diks out ther!!!!!

ok, those are yer opinions not facts, every1 is entitled to their own opinions, and that last post of mine may contradict what i just said, but the point i was makin was most of fobs fanbase is made up of 13 year old girls, and at that age most (not all) people dont really have their OWN opinion, its not a hard task to manipulate a 13 year old into becoming a homophobe, a racist or a sexist (which i have strong beliefs against), and it must be REALLY easy to tell a 13 year old whats "cool" and whats not, so basically what im sayin is fob are a trend band, most people only listen to them cos their followin that trend, and YES i know music is opinion-based but these are facts, theres a lotta young teens out there who cant think for themselves

[mchugh92]

oh and btw im not sayin anythin about the people here on ug, if you guys/girls like fob, i have no problem with that

[CasanovaBass]

Cowboys9224 wrote:

Not many things gayer than making out with another dude.

Pete Wentz in front of a camera?

[KsE60]

duncang wrote:

How?

Everything he said is perfectly valid. Indeed it's not even a little bit important, and certainly not 'news', but he's right.

I'm sorry what planet do you live on where Pete Wentz makes any sense at all??? He wears eyeliner and girls jeans, makes out with dudes, is dating Ashlee Simpson(she looks like a damn pre-teen boy...pedophilia anyone), and wishes he was gay! If that don't make him gay(if only by virtue of wishing he was gay) then what the Hell does???

[dbdarrell]

That's the funniest way to come out of the closet ever!

[plectrum911]

i am ashamed for even coming to this forum and reading this. . . .

7_seven_7 wrote:

smileyface wrote:

This isn't news. This website seeks out some little quote from some puny publication with no cultural importance just so everyone can spend all day on this site whining about Fall Out BOy. It's good for business. Stop wasting time and go focus on something worthwhile and productive. There's like a record of posts on here, just because Fallout boy sucks. No shocker. Pete Wentz is merely playing to his elementary pre-pubescent boys audience, who are unlikely to realize that he is not being original, but merely rehashing the ethos of rock's great anti-conformist countercultural figures(a la Lou Reed, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Michael Stipe, to name a few). He doesn't have to mean what he is saying if there is a microphone in his face, as long as it sounds cool at the time. Of course it doesn't, and ultimatley backfires, because he doesn't realize how obiously calculated, lame and pathetic he is to anyone with half a brain. Basically, you are all (including me if I'm here) being sucked into exactly what UG wants, which they obviously can't get by posting articles that are actually musically related. Very lame, very lame.


this guy knows what he's on about. I agree 100%.

it's NOT news.

You are right f.o.b. has no reason to be on a website for talented people. . .

[ticklemeemo]

I wanna hear what the other "Fallout Boys" say about this. Are they all like him? Or do they just have him as "bassist" for "shock value"?

[wiggo17]

theused101 wrote:

whatevetr i guess

rockstars kiss other dudes.
its pretty much a known fact

this coming from a THE USED fan

for ****'s sake

[emosrgay]

well he would like it in the butt from david bowie

[AdamOnDrums]

We do he wish for it he IS gay

[priestfan76]

Man it's killing me not to say something.I agree with the batlting homophobia thing though.

[Lumeister]

He wishes he was gay so he could stop pretending.

Old shit, I know. I forgot to say something when I read it.

[pyritmann]

ummm this guy needs to shut up and play bass

[TacticalMuffin]

pyritmann wrote:

ummm this guy needs to shut up and play bass

he should learn to play bass. this guys a ****ing douchebag

[TheCarl88]

Holy shit that's alot of comments and flaming...

[guitarmack1]

HE IS GAY F&^K HIM

[J-Whitt]

Look at all the flaming in here... Funny flaming, in slang, means spamming hateful comments and acting homosexual... Maybe, they actually both are the same thing. Consider that, maybe? Maybe you are compensating for your homosexuality by hating on it so others think you are heterosexual. Maybe you should also quit being mean to a hero to many, just because you don't like his music or the way he looks. Maybe... all of you haters should just go out... and get a life! Difficult, yes. Impossible, no. Go try it, maybe you'll succeed.

[Emenius Sleepus]

the only thing uncomfortable about him is the horrid bass playing...

[ce12872001]

yeaah he makes me really uncomfortable....has nothing to do with the gayness, but more with Fall Out Boy sucking ass

[J-Whitt]

And you people still continue to hate on Fall Out Boy and Pete Wentz... His bass playing may only not appeal to you because he's playing what he is supposed to be playing for his genre of music, pop punk. The band would sound weird if they had a bassist playing metal and the rest playing pop punk, no? And music is an opinion, no one's music is better or worse than anyone else's, so stop saying Fall Out Boy sucks, because all its doing is proving how little you know about music and how little you respect others.

[StupidHuman]

J-Whitt wrote:

Look at all the flaming in here... Funny flaming, in slang, means spamming hateful comments and acting homosexual... Maybe, they actually both are the same thing. Consider that, maybe? Maybe you are compensating for your homosexuality by hating on it so others think you are heterosexual. Maybe you should also quit being mean to a hero to many, just because you don't like his music or the way he looks. Maybe... all of you haters should just go out... and get a life! Difficult, yes. Impossible, no. Go try it, maybe you'll succeed.

Wow, Pete Wentz is a hero? That's even funnier than the article! Truth is, this guy is a corporate music tool used to make money for a bunch of suits who tell him what kind of music he is going to make.

[GreenSumDay41]

"pete wentz wishes he was gay"

"often makes out with his male bandmates on stage"

"there's part of me that kind of wishes I was gay, and I think that comes from anybody constantly wishing they were in the minority and constantly wants to be fighting everybody off"

"pete wentz: i tried to kill myself"

"....at a best buy parking lot"

i.....he....what.....
sign i dont no want 2 say

[GreenSumDay41]

*sigh

[ChuckNorris81]

LeZeNkO wrote:

its just all a part of his EMOtions.

lol **** yea

[J-Whitt]

StupidHuman wrote:
Wow, Pete Wentz is a hero? That's even funnier than the article! Truth is, this guy is a corporate music tool used to make money for a bunch of suits who tell him what kind of music he is going to make.

Dude, he is a hero to some, and he's not a tool. Besides, even if he is, he isn't doing it willingly, and its not like they don't hire YOUR favorite guitarist to sell stuff, hmm?

[StupidHuman]

My favortie guitarist is myself, and I can't be bought.

[StupidHuman]

My favortie guitarist is myself, and I can't be bought.

[StupidHuman]

My favorite guitarist is me, and I can't be bought.

[SharpObject]

Can't be serious

[Msu_Man04]

Pete, stop begging for attention. Shut your mouth before another dick finds it.

[alex lifeson7]

what a queer. He says art should make people uncomfortable, but i think he only makes himself uncomfortable by wearing women's jeans ahahaha.
i cant beleive people actually listen to music from this guy. I now have negative 1500% respect for this band, down from the negative 300% I had before Pete Wentz confirmed his gayness in this article

[Emopunk824]

[b]Nor'Easterbass wrote:

i smell many a ban to come from this discussion board lol. This story begs for FOB bashing. But I won't stoop that low.

This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people.

They.. did?! :O
That does explain some things. Blergh. Now I've got images in my head of Kirk and Lars making out, damn you.[/b]






i know tht image wil be stuck in my mind whenver i listen to there music.

[Shazazmic]

Emopunk824 wrote:

Nor'Easterbass wrote:

i smell many a ban to come from this discussion board lol. This story begs for FOB bashing. But I won't stoop that low.

This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people.

They.. did?! :O
That does explain some things. Blergh. Now I've got images in my head of Kirk and Lars making out, damn you.



i know tht image wil be stuck in my mind whenver i listen to there music.

You don't get it... do you...?

"This kinda reminds me of when Kirk Hammett and Lars made out back in the 90's, just to f**k with people."

Exactly like he's doing with you.

[alex lifeson7]

pete wentz doesnt need to buy a case for his bass guitar when he goes on tour, he just sticks it up his ass.

[alex lifeson7]

i mean wait, i never said that.....