Victim of Familial Homophobia Stands Proud on America's Got Talent

[Jingthing]

I really can't imagine this happening quite this way 10 years ago (in the USA).

Yes 10 years ago some families acted this way and sadly some still do.

But gay young men didn't go on national tv to openly talk about it and seek, EXPECT, and GET massive public support.

Wow!

OK, he won't win, he's too chubby for pop stardom, etc, but still talented:

The audience reaction is interesting.

I actually don't think he would have got a standing ovation WITHOUT the personal back story, not that his singing wasn't excellent, but it just seems clear to me it was mostly about showing love to him.

It would be interesting to have seen the audience reaction if his singing had sucked though!

Edited June 17, 2013 by Jingthing