Posted by Douglas Fir at inh1ts21-qfe0.ims.bt.net on August 24, 2000 at 13:43:47:
In Reply to: "I'm not your mate, fag" posted by TrentReno on August 24, 2000 at 13:36:17:
: I don't think just because Banky calls his TV a "faggot," that that means he's a homophobe (or a closet homo, for that matter).
You're right just because he calls his TV a "faggot" does not mean that he's a homophobe - but I feel that that Banky is like many of Smith's characters in that he is so insecure about his own sexuality that he verbally puts on a front (other prime examples are Jay and Randal!!!). I'm not saying that these characters are definately gay but they are all certainly unsure of their sexuality to such a degree that they feel the need to mask their feelings - usually by verbally-abusing the very thing they fear!!!
But that's just my thoughts!!! :)