Gay Reporter Begs: 'Take Me,' Clooney

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 9th 2009 10:26AM

One reporter put everything on the line to declare his love for actor George Clooney.

During a packed news conference at the Venice Film Festival, the man stripped to his boxer shorts and announced, "I am gay, George. Take me, choose me George, please. May I kiss you, just once?"

The actor responded with a smile, "It's hard when you take a big chance and it doesn't really work." See the video >>

Clooney was photographed earlier that morning -- introducing the world to his new girlfriend, Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis. (Check out PopEater's Guide to George Clooney's Brunette Gals.)

He has been attending the Venice Film Festival to present his new movie 'The Men Who Stare at Goats.'

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George Clooney attends 'The Men Who Stare At Goats' premiere during the 66th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 8 in Venice, Italy. More Clooney Pics >>

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Wednesday 09 September

By Yum Yum

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I don't blame him. George Clooney is really handsome and I would like to kiss him myself. But stripping to your boxer shorts is extreme. The man is a bit unstable to go to that extent to declare his interest. At least George was a good sport about it.

By Jaime

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Simply disgusting, that sorry gay jerk sure made a fool of himself

By mesaman

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With a name like "Yum Yum" let me guess why you would like to kiss him, and Frank, and Ernest, and Ted, and etc.

Thursday 10 September

By MISSTHING

Lol. I agree. George is FIIIIINE!!! You have great taste. I always called George Mr. Handsome himself.

By Michael

I've got to agree that the guy was out of line, but if he's a jerk, it's not because he's gay. He's a jerk because he's a jerk. That having been said, I'd sooner believe he's more unstable than a jerk. Is George gay? Maybe. But I like the theory that Brad Pitt set him up. Now THAT would be one great practical joke. And George gets points for being a good sport and not humiliating the fella more than the fella had already humiliated himself.

Saturday 12 September

By Tallen

You are correct, the reporter is unstable. But where you are wrong is that; THE REPORTER IS STRAIGHT!! This article is titled WRONG! He was interviewed by CNN and admitted He was STRAIGHT and that it was just a stunt.

By Sissy

Disturbed and desperate. Bad combo.

By Nite Sky

Clooney always has new arm candy, timed with the publicity for his new movie.

Publicity and photo ops of "new" arm candy;studio arranged like Rock Hudson?

By Etta

It happens every time he has a new movie come out. Just publicity for him. He is so gay, totally off the 'gaydar'. Remember Clay Aiken, "no, I am not gay" Famous last words

By Reena

just wondering...why is it that so many people think George Clooney is gay?? I don't get it...is it because he doesn't want to get married and he's very handsome??? what is it that peaks people's "gaydar" when it comes to Mr. Clooney??? am I alone?? I do not think he is gay.

By marie

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no...you're not alone. I don't think he's gay, either. Notice most of the comments saying George Clooney is gay, are comments made by men. They are probably jealous of GC's looks and the beautiful women he can get.

By Renee Young

Then you need glasses sweet heart because Stevie Wonder can see it.

By Lydia

You're not alone. Men ALWAYS use that stupid excuse because they are JEALOUS. It's quite pathetic, really, how they have to use that line because they are probably so sorely lacking, themselves.People like that always have to become 5th grade idiots.You never see a woman saying "she's so gay!" when they look at another beautiful woman.So stupid.

By Jason

Well because ANYBODY can be gay- even movie stars. Some people are so naive when it comes to homosexuality- they think all gays go prancing around speaking in lisps. Most gay men I know you would never know- and from personal experience most guys period will fool around with another guy. Many firemen, football players, construction workers,etc. may not necesarily live a gay lifestyle- but they are attracted to other men. Wake up people!

Am behind the 8 ball, is that true about George Clooney? Say it ain't so.

By wwwelling

And all the straight people said. "Nuff said."

By Pat

Does it matter if he is gay or not? He will be with whomever he chooses, not someone who will publicly "out" him if he is gay like the reporter or the other people on here who admire his looks. He is an actor. Enjoy the roles he plays. He probably lost who he really is from playing roles all his life! Why would anyone want to be with someone who in their private life would be so tormented? (Other than his money and looks, which are not the most important qualities in a lover or mate... though the money really does help!)

By kick

You know Brad Pitt set this guy up. Come on people can't you say "Practical joke"? Just because someone doesn't want to commit why are they gay? Why should he drag some poor women and their kids through a miserable life? I respect him more than Mel Gibson.

By Rhonda

I agree--this has Brad Pitt written all over it. Had to be a practical joke.

By barbara

George is not bad, but for the older set, check out Dad, Nick. That is where the the looks come from. Nick is the brother of the late Rosemary Clooney.

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