Angelus Arcanum

Was Lorne gay ?

POSTED BY: AURaptor
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AURAPTOR

Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:08 PM

Or is that overstating the obvious ? I mean, wasn't that implied with the character ? Was that the REAL reason he was such a cast out from his own family?

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CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:41 PM

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Or is that overstating the obvious? I mean, wasn't that implied with the character? Was that the REAL reason he was such a cast out from his own family?

I think you're mistaking that for a HUMAN reason for why he was cast out. Seems to me there was a demonic reason, and sexual preference wasn't one of them.

It's been so long since I watched the series, however, that I'll have to defer to someone a lot more knowledgeable on that than I am right now.

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CYBERSNARK

Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:47 PM

No, but remember that there doesn't seem to be any sexual dimorphism in Pylea (Lorne's mom was played by a man and had a beard, yet probaby had a female reproductive role). This would suggest that either Pylean males & females look alike (like dwarves), or that they're hermaphroditic and concepts of "male" and "female" have no relevance.

We've never seen any "female" members of Lorne's species, except for the obviously costumed dancers at his Vegas show.

And Lorne was disliked because he was a dreamer and aesthete in what appeared to be a tribe of warriors. Remember how his reaction to music was different than anyone else's would have been.

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CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:58 PM

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Cybersnark wrote:
And Lorne was disliked because he was a dreamer and aesthete in what appeared to be a tribe of warriors. Remember how his reaction to music was different than anyone else's would have been.

THAT's what it was - Everyone else had apoplectic fits or conniptions because of music - hurt their ears, right?

I would even be willing to bet that the female members of his species were outcasts as well - for having strange physical deformities. However, that would be a HUMAN reason as well - same one that has kept the glass ceiling in place for so long.

Thank you Cybersnark. I can now go on peacefully through my day.

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CYBERSNARK

Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:19 PM

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Originally posted by Channain:
THAT's what it was - Everyone else had apoplectic fits or conniptions because of music - hurt their ears, right?

Yep.

STOP!

In the naaaaame of love. . .

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CHANNAIN

Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:38 PM

Oh dear lord - they couldn't even handle U2?

Heathens.

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AURAPTOR

Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:39 PM

Well, I recall the music issue, and how unique he was, what with his joy of song and his powers of foresight.... was that special to him or did his people all have some sort of ability ? I can't recall.

What I found interesting is that he gave no hints ( I could discern ) on leaning towards one sex or t'other. Although Angel had a problem with Lorne calling him pastries. ( hah hah - always makes me laugh )

I just wondered what the fan's in general thought, and if there was an agreed upon, though unspoken, concensus on this matter.

Thanks folks.

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KWICKO

Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:15 PM

I always kind of assumed he was, but only because of his flamboyance and the fact that he was so FABULOUS. I guess that's a bit presumptuous of me...

It wasn't anything that bothered me about him, though - if fact, I loved the character of Lorne. Who else could call Angel "Angel-cakes"? :)

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PIRATENEWS

Friday, January 30, 2009 12:21 AM

Lorne WAS the female member of his species.

THEREALME

Friday, January 30, 2009 12:26 AM

If I recall correctly, all members of Lorne's clan were able to sense things psychically. I think that Lorne's brother (?) used it to hunt. But Lorne's ability was a bit different, I think. He could use it to foretell someone's future.