This Wright Stuff discussion of straight actors playing gay characters is utterly excruciating

John Plunkett. Updated June 30th, 2017

We like to presume he’s trying to say the right thing. But, like, it’s all totally wrong.

And then Matthew Wright, well, see for yourself, in this episode of Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff.

Drinking game for gays and non-gays. Take a drink each time you cringe while watching this clip from this morning's @5WrightStuff pic.twitter.com/wxiXdcM1qv

— WayneDavid (@WayneDavid81) June 29, 2017

I've just downed 3 bottles of Baileys.

— Greg James (@gregjames) June 30, 2017

Fair play to @MattyWilson88 for sticking up for himself. He's right in what he says about his portrayal of Aaron in @NeighboursTV.

— Trevor C (@TrevorCosson) June 29, 2017

"Straight-acting" "normal"? Really?

— WayneDavid (@WayneDavid81) June 29, 2017

Yeah his choice of words wasn't the best. But what I think he is trying to day that he plays a character who just happens to be gay.

— Trevor C (@TrevorCosson) June 29, 2017

You don't see a problem with the suggestion that camp or effeminate gay men aren't 'normal'? Genuinely interested.

— WayneDavid (@WayneDavid81) June 29, 2017

Just rewatched the clip. I see what you mean now. Not back tracking I swear. Very poor choice of words.

— Trevor C (@TrevorCosson) June 29, 2017

I'd be absolutely shitfaced by the end

— Danny-Boy Hatchard (@danboy) June 29, 2017

Watching that like pic.twitter.com/sYoPTfxcjx

— Tom [PositiveLad] (@PositiveLad) June 30, 2017