In West Hollywood in the 1990s, gay men of certain level of affluence watched Dream On (1990-1996) on the premium cable channel HBO. It was a quirky comedy-drama about an affluent New Yorker (Brian Benben) juggling his job, love life, and teenage son (Chris Demetral).I couldn't see the attraction: sure, there were a couple of gay-themed episodes, and shots of Brian Benben's butt and bulge, but you had to endure endless ladies' breasts and hetero-maniacal dialogue.
As Chris Demetral grew from 14 to 19, he got more and more plotlines, and gushing articles in teen magazines. He was fey, foppish, artistic. In one episode, his character is tied up by a woman into "rough trade." And gay men of a certain level of affluence concluded that he was "one of us."
I never heard any dating or hookup stories about him, but he was still a teenager when I left California. There wasn't time.
I never heard any dating or hookup stories about him, but he was still a teenager when I left California. There wasn't time.
After conducting some research, I conclude that it is unlikely that Chris Demetral is "one of us."1. He didn't like Hollywood, and for a time commuted from his home in Royal Oak, Michigan. What gay man doesn't like Hollywood?
2. He's a Lakers fan. That's a L.A. basketball team. I knew a few sports fans in California, but none who were basketball fans. Football players have more muscular physiques.
3. He's a disciple of the Orange Goblin.
4. His twitter feed states states that he is "a Christian," which usually means "I hate gay people. Leviticus, you know."
5. And a "devoted husband and father," which usually means "See! Proof that I'm heterosexual! If you publish any horrifying gay accusations about me, I will sue!
4. His twitter feed states states that he is "a Christian," which usually means "I hate gay people. Leviticus, you know."
5. And a "devoted husband and father," which usually means "See! Proof that I'm heterosexual! If you publish any horrifying gay accusations about me, I will sue!
Therefore this is most definitely not a gay hookup story about Chris Demetral.
